Location: Remote (UK) Security Clearance: SC Cleared (Required) Contract: 6 months Day Rate: £529 (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Developer (SFIA Level 5) to join a high-impact technology team delivering critical services within a government environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead development across modern cloud-based platforms, working with cutting-edge tools and contributing to user-focused digital services. Key Responsibilities Translate business requirements into scalable, robust system designs Lead development of high-quality, reusable, and open-by-default code Champion user-centric design by identifying needs and building services based on evidence Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful digital services Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues using your expertise Promote secure development practices, including vulnerability scanning and OWASP standards Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and practices Technology Stack Backend: Node.js API Development: REST, OpenAPI Web Frameworks: HAPI Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis Testing: Jest, Lab Source Control: Git Cloud Platforms: AWS/Azure Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, ECS CI/CD: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions Work Management: Jira, Azure DevOps Skills & Experience Strong experience leading software development at SFIA Level 5 (or equivalent) Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making Strong understanding of: Clean coding principles and best practices Managing and reducing technical debt (refactoring, improving test coverage) Software architecture (layered design, separation of concerns, microservices) Proven experience breaking down work, defining acceptance criteria, and managing delivery Familiarity with common Defra technologies (Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis) Awareness of secure engineering practices and standards Why Apply? Fully remote contract with competitive day rate Work on meaningful, user-focused government services Collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams Opportunity to shape architecture and development practices Note: Active SC Clearance is mandatory for this role.
03/06/2026
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Location: Remote (UK) Security Clearance: SC Cleared (Required) Contract: 6 months Day Rate: £529 (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Developer (SFIA Level 5) to join a high-impact technology team delivering critical services within a government environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead development across modern cloud-based platforms, working with cutting-edge tools and contributing to user-focused digital services. Key Responsibilities Translate business requirements into scalable, robust system designs Lead development of high-quality, reusable, and open-by-default code Champion user-centric design by identifying needs and building services based on evidence Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful digital services Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues using your expertise Promote secure development practices, including vulnerability scanning and OWASP standards Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and practices Technology Stack Backend: Node.js API Development: REST, OpenAPI Web Frameworks: HAPI Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis Testing: Jest, Lab Source Control: Git Cloud Platforms: AWS/Azure Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, ECS CI/CD: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions Work Management: Jira, Azure DevOps Skills & Experience Strong experience leading software development at SFIA Level 5 (or equivalent) Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making Strong understanding of: Clean coding principles and best practices Managing and reducing technical debt (refactoring, improving test coverage) Software architecture (layered design, separation of concerns, microservices) Proven experience breaking down work, defining acceptance criteria, and managing delivery Familiarity with common Defra technologies (Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis) Awareness of secure engineering practices and standards Why Apply? Fully remote contract with competitive day rate Work on meaningful, user-focused government services Collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams Opportunity to shape architecture and development practices Note: Active SC Clearance is mandatory for this role.
Overview Technical Architect 6 Month Contract Location: Home / Andover (Hybrid) Salary: £700 - £750 per day (Inside IR35) We are looking to recruit an SC Cleared Technical Architect for a leading technology consultancy on an initial 6 month contract. The successful candidate will design and deliver complex, large-scale technology solutions that meet both business and technical needs, ensuring architectural integrity and delivering to time, cost, and quality standards. This is a hands-on, senior technical role where you will influence solution design, drive adoption of best practice, and mentor teams while working closely with clients in highly regulated environments. Due to the nature of the work valid SC Clearance is required. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical design of large and highly complex systems, ensuring quality, performance, and compliance. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the project lifecycle to embed architectural considerations into all phases of delivery. Provide technical guidance, governance, and mentorship to development and delivery teams. Evaluate technical designs, changes, and proposals, making recommendations and assessing associated risks. Develop technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies to inform future solutions. Act as a technical authority during client engagements, proof-of-concepts, and pre-sales activities. Establish and enforce architectural principles, standards, and best practices, including security and compliance considerations. Support internal capability development, including mentoring junior staff and promoting knowledge sharing. Experience & Skills Required Technical & Architectural Expertise Extensive experience designing and delivering complex technology solutions, ideally in public sector, government, or other highly regulated environments. Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, NAF, or Zachman. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and DevOps/CI-CD practices. Strong understanding of Web Applications, Microservices, APIs, authentication/authorization protocols, and data architecture. Knowledge of secure software development practices, GDPR, OWASP, and NCSC cloud security principles. Experience delivering AI-based solutions, real-time data integration, or IoT solutions is advantageous. Consultancy & Leadership Skills Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience providing guidance to senior stakeholders and influencing solution design across multiple teams. Track record of mentoring and developing internal teams, promoting best practices and capability growth. Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to provide innovative solutions in complex environments. Essential Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience in highly regulated environments (government, defence, or equivalent).
03/06/2026
Full time
Overview Technical Architect 6 Month Contract Location: Home / Andover (Hybrid) Salary: £700 - £750 per day (Inside IR35) We are looking to recruit an SC Cleared Technical Architect for a leading technology consultancy on an initial 6 month contract. The successful candidate will design and deliver complex, large-scale technology solutions that meet both business and technical needs, ensuring architectural integrity and delivering to time, cost, and quality standards. This is a hands-on, senior technical role where you will influence solution design, drive adoption of best practice, and mentor teams while working closely with clients in highly regulated environments. Due to the nature of the work valid SC Clearance is required. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical design of large and highly complex systems, ensuring quality, performance, and compliance. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the project lifecycle to embed architectural considerations into all phases of delivery. Provide technical guidance, governance, and mentorship to development and delivery teams. Evaluate technical designs, changes, and proposals, making recommendations and assessing associated risks. Develop technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies to inform future solutions. Act as a technical authority during client engagements, proof-of-concepts, and pre-sales activities. Establish and enforce architectural principles, standards, and best practices, including security and compliance considerations. Support internal capability development, including mentoring junior staff and promoting knowledge sharing. Experience & Skills Required Technical & Architectural Expertise Extensive experience designing and delivering complex technology solutions, ideally in public sector, government, or other highly regulated environments. Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, NAF, or Zachman. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and DevOps/CI-CD practices. Strong understanding of Web Applications, Microservices, APIs, authentication/authorization protocols, and data architecture. Knowledge of secure software development practices, GDPR, OWASP, and NCSC cloud security principles. Experience delivering AI-based solutions, real-time data integration, or IoT solutions is advantageous. Consultancy & Leadership Skills Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience providing guidance to senior stakeholders and influencing solution design across multiple teams. Track record of mentoring and developing internal teams, promoting best practices and capability growth. Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to provide innovative solutions in complex environments. Essential Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience in highly regulated environments (government, defence, or equivalent).
MERITUS are recruiting for an SC Cleared Technical Architect / Solution Architect to join our client delivering secure, large-scale technology programmes within the Defence and Central Government sector . TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - UP TO 800 PER DAY - INSIDE IR35 - READING (2 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: DEFENCE / GOVERNMENT As a Technical Architect, you will lead the design and assurance of complex, secure systems across major government programmes. You will ensure architectural integrity across the full delivery lifecycle, working closely with engineering, delivery, and security teams to design scalable, compliant, cloud-based solutions. Lead technical design of large-scale, complex systems Define and govern solution architecture and technical designs Ensure alignment with security, performance, scalability, and compliance standards Work closely with engineering, delivery, and business stakeholders Provide technical governance, assurance, and risk evaluation Design cloud-based solutions using Azure and/or AWS Produce architectural documentation, models, and prototypes Ensure compliance with OWASP, NCSC, and GDPR standards Contribute to architecture governance, standards, and best practices Support stakeholder engagement, bids, and technical assurance activities Mentor junior engineers and architects Skills / Experience Required: Proven experience as a Technical Architect / Solution Architect in Defence, Government, or secure environments Active SC Clearance (essential) Strong experience delivering complex, enterprise-scale systems Knowledge of secure development lifecycles (SSDLC) Experience with OWASP, NCSC Cloud Principles, GDPR Strong cloud experience (Azure and/or AWS) Background in microservices, APIs, and integration patterns Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Strong knowledge of IAM technologies (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect, AD, LDAP) Experience with Java or .NET development environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Skills: Defence / MOD / Army programme experience TOGAF or enterprise architecture frameworks Data architecture or real-time integration experience (APIs, streaming, IoT) AI or emerging technology delivery Cloud certifications (Azure / AWS) SFIA-aligned environments This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme delivering critical technology solutions across the Defence sector, with the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation initiatives in a highly secure environment.
01/06/2026
Contractor
MERITUS are recruiting for an SC Cleared Technical Architect / Solution Architect to join our client delivering secure, large-scale technology programmes within the Defence and Central Government sector . TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - UP TO 800 PER DAY - INSIDE IR35 - READING (2 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: DEFENCE / GOVERNMENT As a Technical Architect, you will lead the design and assurance of complex, secure systems across major government programmes. You will ensure architectural integrity across the full delivery lifecycle, working closely with engineering, delivery, and security teams to design scalable, compliant, cloud-based solutions. Lead technical design of large-scale, complex systems Define and govern solution architecture and technical designs Ensure alignment with security, performance, scalability, and compliance standards Work closely with engineering, delivery, and business stakeholders Provide technical governance, assurance, and risk evaluation Design cloud-based solutions using Azure and/or AWS Produce architectural documentation, models, and prototypes Ensure compliance with OWASP, NCSC, and GDPR standards Contribute to architecture governance, standards, and best practices Support stakeholder engagement, bids, and technical assurance activities Mentor junior engineers and architects Skills / Experience Required: Proven experience as a Technical Architect / Solution Architect in Defence, Government, or secure environments Active SC Clearance (essential) Strong experience delivering complex, enterprise-scale systems Knowledge of secure development lifecycles (SSDLC) Experience with OWASP, NCSC Cloud Principles, GDPR Strong cloud experience (Azure and/or AWS) Background in microservices, APIs, and integration patterns Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Strong knowledge of IAM technologies (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect, AD, LDAP) Experience with Java or .NET development environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Skills: Defence / MOD / Army programme experience TOGAF or enterprise architecture frameworks Data architecture or real-time integration experience (APIs, streaming, IoT) AI or emerging technology delivery Cloud certifications (Azure / AWS) SFIA-aligned environments This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme delivering critical technology solutions across the Defence sector, with the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation initiatives in a highly secure environment.
Join a leading independent technology and services provider as an IT Specialist. Job Overview: Role: IT Specialist Location: Hybrid work - remote sometimes visit customer sites in Croydon or Manchester Contract: 1st June'26 - 1st Dec'26 Mandatory check: SC Clearance Pay Rates: £485/day (via a Hays approved umbrella company). Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Key Responsibilities: Have strong experience of deploying, configuring, and managing the Dynatrace, Grafana or Splunk platforms to monitor applications, services, servers, networks, and cloud resources. Be proficient in collecting, processing, and analysing various telemetry signals (metrics, logs, traces, events) Ability to analyse telemetry data to identify performance bottlenecks, availability risks, and system anomalies Ability to integrate Dynatrace, Grafana or Splunk with ITSM tools (such as ServiceNow) and CI/CD pipelines for proactive monitoring Have good problem-solving abilities with a systematic approach to diagnosing complex technical issues Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw actionable conclusions Be involved in investigating incident response activities and postmortem analyses using Dynatrace, Grafana or provide insights. Has the ability to troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues on time, ensuring data integrity and reliability Have experience of scripting tools such as Python, PowerShell and CI/CD tools for automation Have good experience of using Cloud solutions such as Azure & AWS and containerized environments (Kubernetes, OpenShift) to implement cloud-native monitoring Have good knowledge of ITSM/incident management tools integration. Interacts with and influences colleagues and has working level contact with customers Applies methodical approach to issue definition and resolution Demonstrates effective application of knowledge Takes action to develop their own knowledge and represents this in their work Communicates fluently, orally and in writing, and can present information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Accreditations: Dynatrace Associate & Pro Certifications Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate Splunk Core Certified Power User Desirable Skills: Cloud platforms experience Experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role Container native technologies and ecosystem experience The ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs. Automation and DevOps practices Knowledge of tools like Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning Building continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for data engineering applications Using Docker and Kubernetes for packaging and deploying data engineering workloads Key Requirements: Candidates must be SC cleared How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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
01/06/2026
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Join a leading independent technology and services provider as an IT Specialist. Job Overview: Role: IT Specialist Location: Hybrid work - remote sometimes visit customer sites in Croydon or Manchester Contract: 1st June'26 - 1st Dec'26 Mandatory check: SC Clearance Pay Rates: £485/day (via a Hays approved umbrella company). Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Key Responsibilities: Have strong experience of deploying, configuring, and managing the Dynatrace, Grafana or Splunk platforms to monitor applications, services, servers, networks, and cloud resources. Be proficient in collecting, processing, and analysing various telemetry signals (metrics, logs, traces, events) Ability to analyse telemetry data to identify performance bottlenecks, availability risks, and system anomalies Ability to integrate Dynatrace, Grafana or Splunk with ITSM tools (such as ServiceNow) and CI/CD pipelines for proactive monitoring Have good problem-solving abilities with a systematic approach to diagnosing complex technical issues Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw actionable conclusions Be involved in investigating incident response activities and postmortem analyses using Dynatrace, Grafana or provide insights. Has the ability to troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues on time, ensuring data integrity and reliability Have experience of scripting tools such as Python, PowerShell and CI/CD tools for automation Have good experience of using Cloud solutions such as Azure & AWS and containerized environments (Kubernetes, OpenShift) to implement cloud-native monitoring Have good knowledge of ITSM/incident management tools integration. Interacts with and influences colleagues and has working level contact with customers Applies methodical approach to issue definition and resolution Demonstrates effective application of knowledge Takes action to develop their own knowledge and represents this in their work Communicates fluently, orally and in writing, and can present information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Accreditations: Dynatrace Associate & Pro Certifications Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate Splunk Core Certified Power User Desirable Skills: Cloud platforms experience Experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role Container native technologies and ecosystem experience The ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs. Automation and DevOps practices Knowledge of tools like Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning Building continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for data engineering applications Using Docker and Kubernetes for packaging and deploying data engineering workloads Key Requirements: Candidates must be SC cleared How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Aldershot, Hampshire
AWS Technical Architect - SC Cleared APPLICANTS MUST HOLD LIVE SC LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE Remote - UK based - 6 month contract£700-£800/day Inside IR35 £750-£850/day Outside IR35 We're looking for an experienced AWS Technical Architect to support a large-scale cloud transformation programme delivering secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade AWS platforms. This is a hands-on architecture role working closely with CloudOps, DevOps, engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to design and deliver secure AWS solutions across highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Design secure, scalable, and resilient AWS architectures Lead AWS Landing Zone and Control Tower implementations Drive Terraform Infrastructure as Code and DevOps automation Design AWS networking solutions including Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and hybrid connectivity Implement AWS security best practices across IAM, encryption, and compliance Support cloud migration, CI/CD, monitoring, and operational excellence Provide technical leadership across engineering and operations teams Required Experience Proven AWS Technical Architect / Cloud Architect experience Strong AWS infrastructure, networking, and security knowledge Terraform and Infrastructure as Code expertise Experience with AWS Organizations, Control Tower, and Landing Zones CI/CD experience using tools such as GitHub Actions Knowledge of OAuth2, SAML2.0, and OIDC Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell Nice to Have EKS / ECS / ECR experience Public sector or regulated environment experience AWS Professional or Specialty certifications
01/06/2026
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AWS Technical Architect - SC Cleared APPLICANTS MUST HOLD LIVE SC LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE Remote - UK based - 6 month contract£700-£800/day Inside IR35 £750-£850/day Outside IR35 We're looking for an experienced AWS Technical Architect to support a large-scale cloud transformation programme delivering secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade AWS platforms. This is a hands-on architecture role working closely with CloudOps, DevOps, engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to design and deliver secure AWS solutions across highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Design secure, scalable, and resilient AWS architectures Lead AWS Landing Zone and Control Tower implementations Drive Terraform Infrastructure as Code and DevOps automation Design AWS networking solutions including Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and hybrid connectivity Implement AWS security best practices across IAM, encryption, and compliance Support cloud migration, CI/CD, monitoring, and operational excellence Provide technical leadership across engineering and operations teams Required Experience Proven AWS Technical Architect / Cloud Architect experience Strong AWS infrastructure, networking, and security knowledge Terraform and Infrastructure as Code expertise Experience with AWS Organizations, Control Tower, and Landing Zones CI/CD experience using tools such as GitHub Actions Knowledge of OAuth2, SAML2.0, and OIDC Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell Nice to Have EKS / ECS / ECR experience Public sector or regulated environment experience AWS Professional or Specialty certifications
SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER- SC CLEARED SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER - Contract opportunity for a Senior DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance - Day rate up to £550/day outside IR35 DOE - Bristol Based Opportunity- To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for a Senior DevOps Engineers to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence clients You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, you will need active SC clearance. THE SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active SC clearance - Bristol based, or ability to commute - Experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer, or in a similar role SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Experience in Infrastructure as code development lifecycle - Linux and Windows Server experience - Experience with Configuration as Code (DSC, Ansible etc)- Containerisations tools (Docker, Kubernetes)- Azure experience. - Monitoring and observability tools TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVSECOPS, PLATFROM ENGINEER, SECURITY, DEVOPS, AWS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD
01/06/2026
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SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER- SC CLEARED SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER - Contract opportunity for a Senior DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance - Day rate up to £550/day outside IR35 DOE - Bristol Based Opportunity- To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for a Senior DevOps Engineers to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence clients You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, you will need active SC clearance. THE SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active SC clearance - Bristol based, or ability to commute - Experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer, or in a similar role SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Experience in Infrastructure as code development lifecycle - Linux and Windows Server experience - Experience with Configuration as Code (DSC, Ansible etc)- Containerisations tools (Docker, Kubernetes)- Azure experience. - Monitoring and observability tools TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVSECOPS, PLATFROM ENGINEER, SECURITY, DEVOPS, AWS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD
Location: Wokingham, UK - 2 days/week onsite (expenses covered) Clearance: BPSS & SC required before start Duration: 6 months (likely extension) Sector: Critical National Infrastructure Overview We are supporting a critical infrastructure organisation in their search for an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support and enhance a distributed, cloud-native EDB PGD environment. This is a highly sensitive role requiring both BPSS and SC clearance prior to onboarding. You'll play a central role in maintaining the performance, availability, and reliability of a geographically distributed Postgres setup, running on Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters. The system is part of a wider, business critical platform, demanding strong engineering focus and proactive operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Database Reliability & Performance Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks Enhance database high availability using EDB Postgres Distributed (PGD) Troubleshoot issues and outages across a multi cluster OpenShift setup Lead query tuning with tools like EXPLAIN, pg_stat_statements, and index optimisation Manage capacity planning for CPU, memory, storage, and IOPS Observability & Operations Improve observability tooling: manage metrics, dashboards, and alerts Monitor database health and respond to issues (replication lag, disk I/O, memory pressure) Manage and test backup and disaster recovery strategies (DR playbooks, failover in ORT) Optimize connection pooling to support high volume applications Collaborate with DevOps and application squads during schema changes and deployments Enhancements & Strategic Support Drive database enhancements aligned with platform upgrades and product evolution Ensure consistency and integrity across distributed database instances Support strategic data initiatives with deep PostgreSQL and Kubernetes expertise Required Skills & Experience Strong hands on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA, ideally with EDB PGD or equivalent distributed Postgres set ups Experience running Postgres in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL internals, performance tuning, and replication strategies Proven ability to work in high availability, high security environments Familiarity with observability stacks and database performance tooling Strong troubleshooting skills and an automation first mindset UK based with valid BPSS and eligible for SC clearance (or already cleared) What's in It for You Opportunity to support a high profile, mission critical platform. Influence modern database architecture in a multi cloud, containerised environment. Contract with strong extension potential and excellent day rate. Work alongside experienced engineering teams in a security conscious, forward thinking environment.
30/05/2026
Full time
Location: Wokingham, UK - 2 days/week onsite (expenses covered) Clearance: BPSS & SC required before start Duration: 6 months (likely extension) Sector: Critical National Infrastructure Overview We are supporting a critical infrastructure organisation in their search for an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support and enhance a distributed, cloud-native EDB PGD environment. This is a highly sensitive role requiring both BPSS and SC clearance prior to onboarding. You'll play a central role in maintaining the performance, availability, and reliability of a geographically distributed Postgres setup, running on Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters. The system is part of a wider, business critical platform, demanding strong engineering focus and proactive operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Database Reliability & Performance Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks Enhance database high availability using EDB Postgres Distributed (PGD) Troubleshoot issues and outages across a multi cluster OpenShift setup Lead query tuning with tools like EXPLAIN, pg_stat_statements, and index optimisation Manage capacity planning for CPU, memory, storage, and IOPS Observability & Operations Improve observability tooling: manage metrics, dashboards, and alerts Monitor database health and respond to issues (replication lag, disk I/O, memory pressure) Manage and test backup and disaster recovery strategies (DR playbooks, failover in ORT) Optimize connection pooling to support high volume applications Collaborate with DevOps and application squads during schema changes and deployments Enhancements & Strategic Support Drive database enhancements aligned with platform upgrades and product evolution Ensure consistency and integrity across distributed database instances Support strategic data initiatives with deep PostgreSQL and Kubernetes expertise Required Skills & Experience Strong hands on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA, ideally with EDB PGD or equivalent distributed Postgres set ups Experience running Postgres in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL internals, performance tuning, and replication strategies Proven ability to work in high availability, high security environments Familiarity with observability stacks and database performance tooling Strong troubleshooting skills and an automation first mindset UK based with valid BPSS and eligible for SC clearance (or already cleared) What's in It for You Opportunity to support a high profile, mission critical platform. Influence modern database architecture in a multi cloud, containerised environment. Contract with strong extension potential and excellent day rate. Work alongside experienced engineering teams in a security conscious, forward thinking environment.
Digital Java Development Lead - £750pd - 12 months Rate : £750 per day Location : Newcastle/Manchester/Leeds - Hybrid Duration : 12 Months IR35 : Inside The role : A leading Central Government Organisation are seeking a Digital Java Development Lead. 12-month Contract, SC Clearance will be supported. As a Technical Lead, you will : set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategy ensure that your teams work aligns to standards; have a clear focus on delivering quality, assured and secure services; ensure that you team follow best practice; be aware of and assess impact of any change that you are making; have an outward facing viewpoint, understanding where your team and products fit into the bigger picture. Essential Skills Significant demonstrable experience in one or both of: modern software engineering for digital products (ideally Java, microservice architectures, Hexagonal software architecture, Mongo and Kafka); OR designing and implementing modern cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (ideally AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins); Significant demonstrable experience of leading engineering teams providing technical leadership and guidance, and coaching and mentoring to support team member development opportunities If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
28/05/2026
Full time
Digital Java Development Lead - £750pd - 12 months Rate : £750 per day Location : Newcastle/Manchester/Leeds - Hybrid Duration : 12 Months IR35 : Inside The role : A leading Central Government Organisation are seeking a Digital Java Development Lead. 12-month Contract, SC Clearance will be supported. As a Technical Lead, you will : set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategy ensure that your teams work aligns to standards; have a clear focus on delivering quality, assured and secure services; ensure that you team follow best practice; be aware of and assess impact of any change that you are making; have an outward facing viewpoint, understanding where your team and products fit into the bigger picture. Essential Skills Significant demonstrable experience in one or both of: modern software engineering for digital products (ideally Java, microservice architectures, Hexagonal software architecture, Mongo and Kafka); OR designing and implementing modern cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (ideally AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins); Significant demonstrable experience of leading engineering teams providing technical leadership and guidance, and coaching and mentoring to support team member development opportunities If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
Technical Product Manager (AWS) - 12 Months - SC Cleared Rate : Up to £650 per day IR35 : Inside Location : Remote The Role: A leading Central Government institution are seeking a highly credible, Technical Product Manager (AWS), to work as part of an Agile transformation delivery team. This is a 12-month contract position, remote and Inside IR35. The role will be focused on the implementation and management of a new cloud platform. Experience requirements: Technical AWS Cloud knowledge Solid expertise in at least one key technical domain, such as build systems, DevOps, software engineering, or solution architecture Skilled at conveying intricate technical ideas clearly to both technical teams and non-technical audiences Proven ability to collect and analyse requirements, turning them into practical and effective product strategies A strong advantage would be prior experience as a software developer who has moved into product management, project coordination, or stakeholder engagement roles Be the connection point between multiple internal customers, Delivery Teams, Security Architecture etc. Demonstrate strong consultancy credentials / articulate / Gravitas If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
28/05/2026
Full time
Technical Product Manager (AWS) - 12 Months - SC Cleared Rate : Up to £650 per day IR35 : Inside Location : Remote The Role: A leading Central Government institution are seeking a highly credible, Technical Product Manager (AWS), to work as part of an Agile transformation delivery team. This is a 12-month contract position, remote and Inside IR35. The role will be focused on the implementation and management of a new cloud platform. Experience requirements: Technical AWS Cloud knowledge Solid expertise in at least one key technical domain, such as build systems, DevOps, software engineering, or solution architecture Skilled at conveying intricate technical ideas clearly to both technical teams and non-technical audiences Proven ability to collect and analyse requirements, turning them into practical and effective product strategies A strong advantage would be prior experience as a software developer who has moved into product management, project coordination, or stakeholder engagement roles Be the connection point between multiple internal customers, Delivery Teams, Security Architecture etc. Demonstrate strong consultancy credentials / articulate / Gravitas If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
Location: Wokingham, UK - 2 days/week onsite (expenses covered) Clearance: BPSS & SC required before start Duration: 6 months (likely extension) Sector: Critical National Infrastructure Overview We are supporting a critical infrastructure organisation in their search for an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support and enhance a distributed, cloud-native EDB PGD environment. This is a highly sensitive role requiring both BPSS and SC clearance prior to onboarding. You'll play a central role in maintaining the performance, availability, and reliability of a geographically distributed Postgres setup, running on Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters. The system is part of a wider, business-critical platform, demanding strong engineering focus and proactive operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Database Reliability & Performance Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks Enhance database high availability using EDB Postgres Distributed (PGD) Troubleshoot issues and outages across a multi-cluster OpenShift setup Lead query tuning with tools like EXPLAIN, pg_stat_statements, and index optimization Manage capacity planning for CPU, memory, storage, and IOPS Observability & Operations Improve observability tooling: manage metrics, dashboards, and alerts Monitor database health and respond to issues (replication lag, disk I/O, memory pressure) Manage and test backup and disaster recovery strategies (DR playbooks, failover in ORT) Optimize connection pooling to support high-volume applications Collaborate with DevOps and application squads during schema changes and deployments Enhancements & Strategic Support Drive database enhancements aligned with platform upgrades and product evolution Ensure consistency and integrity across distributed database instances Support strategic data initiatives with deep PostgreSQL and Kubernetes expertise Required Skills & Experience Strong hands on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA, ideally with EDB PGD or equivalent distributed Postgres setups Experience running Postgres in Kubernetes / OpenShift environments Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL internals, performance tuning, and replication strategies Proven ability to work in high availability, high security environments Familiarity with observability stacks and database performance tooling Strong troubleshooting skills and an automation first mindset UK based with valid BPSS and eligible for SC clearance (or already cleared) What's in It for You Opportunity to support a high profile, mission critical platform Influence modern database architecture in a multi cloud, containerised environment Contract with strong extension potential and excellent day rate Work alongside experienced engineering teams in a security conscious, forward thinking environment
27/05/2026
Full time
Location: Wokingham, UK - 2 days/week onsite (expenses covered) Clearance: BPSS & SC required before start Duration: 6 months (likely extension) Sector: Critical National Infrastructure Overview We are supporting a critical infrastructure organisation in their search for an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support and enhance a distributed, cloud-native EDB PGD environment. This is a highly sensitive role requiring both BPSS and SC clearance prior to onboarding. You'll play a central role in maintaining the performance, availability, and reliability of a geographically distributed Postgres setup, running on Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters. The system is part of a wider, business-critical platform, demanding strong engineering focus and proactive operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Database Reliability & Performance Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks Enhance database high availability using EDB Postgres Distributed (PGD) Troubleshoot issues and outages across a multi-cluster OpenShift setup Lead query tuning with tools like EXPLAIN, pg_stat_statements, and index optimization Manage capacity planning for CPU, memory, storage, and IOPS Observability & Operations Improve observability tooling: manage metrics, dashboards, and alerts Monitor database health and respond to issues (replication lag, disk I/O, memory pressure) Manage and test backup and disaster recovery strategies (DR playbooks, failover in ORT) Optimize connection pooling to support high-volume applications Collaborate with DevOps and application squads during schema changes and deployments Enhancements & Strategic Support Drive database enhancements aligned with platform upgrades and product evolution Ensure consistency and integrity across distributed database instances Support strategic data initiatives with deep PostgreSQL and Kubernetes expertise Required Skills & Experience Strong hands on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA, ideally with EDB PGD or equivalent distributed Postgres setups Experience running Postgres in Kubernetes / OpenShift environments Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL internals, performance tuning, and replication strategies Proven ability to work in high availability, high security environments Familiarity with observability stacks and database performance tooling Strong troubleshooting skills and an automation first mindset UK based with valid BPSS and eligible for SC clearance (or already cleared) What's in It for You Opportunity to support a high profile, mission critical platform Influence modern database architecture in a multi cloud, containerised environment Contract with strong extension potential and excellent day rate Work alongside experienced engineering teams in a security conscious, forward thinking environment
Coventry, United Kingdom Posted on 21/05/2026 Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning UK public sector digital consultancy, positively influencing the lives of over forty million UK citizens. We bring deep expertise in agile delivery, digital transformation, and platform engineering across central government. With a team of over one hundred and twenty-five professionals - more than forty percent of whom are women - we are committed to building inclusive, diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Role Overview A senior hands on development role within a fast paced digital delivery programme, specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. You will build, configure, and extend D365 solutions while working closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and multidisciplinary delivery teams to deliver high quality digital services. As a SFIA Level 4 Senior D365 Developer, you will take ownership of development tasks across the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystem - with a particular focus on Power Pages and Azure DevOps - while working autonomously and supporting less experienced colleagues where required. This role requires strong technical capability combined with excellent communication skills. You will be expected to translate technical concepts into clear business language, proactively manage delivery activities, and raise risks or blockers early to ensure smooth programme delivery. Engagement: Inside IR35 End Date: 17 November 2026 Contract Duration: Approximately 5.5 months The successful candidate must be available to start in June 2026 and commit to the full contract duration. Active SC clearance is mandatory at the point of application. Sponsorship is not available. Applications without active SC clearance will not be considered. Key Responsibilities D365 & Power Platform Development Design, build, configure, and extend Dynamics 365 solutions and Power Platform components Develop and maintain Power Pages solutions and external-facing portals Deliver scalable and maintainable solutions aligned to business and user requirements Manage tickets, user stories, and delivery tasks through Azure DevOps boards Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand ups, and retrospectives Maintain accurate work item updates and delivery progress Stakeholder Communication Translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language for business stakeholders Provide proactive updates on delivery progress, dependencies, risks, and blockers Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary delivery teams Technical Leadership Work autonomously at SFIA Level 4 Influence technical direction and contribute to engineering best practice Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate Proactively identify and elevate risks, issues, and blockers Contribute to continuous improvement and transparent delivery practices Strong hands on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 development and configuration Experience designing and developing solutions using Power Pages Strong knowledge of Power Platform, including: Power Apps Power Automate Dataverse Board and ticket management Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Active SC clearance at the point of application Microsoft Certified: Power Platform or Dynamics 365 certifications Knowledge of GDS standards and accessibility requirements Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power Pages Power Apps Power Automate Dataverse SFIA Level 4 Expectations Work with minimal supervision Own and manage delivery workstreams Influence technical decisions and delivery direction Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactively manage risks and dependencies Support and mentor junior colleagues Maintain accountability for delivery quality Ways of Working Agile Mindset Comfortable working within Agile delivery environments with evolving requirements and rapid iteration cycles. Proactive Delivery Ownership Able to manage workload independently, provide regular updates, and raise blockers without needing to be prompted. Strong Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement Confident building trusted relationships across multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We actively welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, those returning after a career break, and anyone underrepresented in senior D365 and Power Platform engineering roles. Scrumconnect Consulting is a Disability Confident Level 1 employer and is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you do not meet every requirement listed but feel strongly that this role matches your experience, we encourage you to apply. Strong D365 fundamentals and a proactive delivery mindset matter as much as any individual technology.
24/05/2026
Full time
Coventry, United Kingdom Posted on 21/05/2026 Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning UK public sector digital consultancy, positively influencing the lives of over forty million UK citizens. We bring deep expertise in agile delivery, digital transformation, and platform engineering across central government. With a team of over one hundred and twenty-five professionals - more than forty percent of whom are women - we are committed to building inclusive, diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Role Overview A senior hands on development role within a fast paced digital delivery programme, specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. You will build, configure, and extend D365 solutions while working closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and multidisciplinary delivery teams to deliver high quality digital services. As a SFIA Level 4 Senior D365 Developer, you will take ownership of development tasks across the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystem - with a particular focus on Power Pages and Azure DevOps - while working autonomously and supporting less experienced colleagues where required. This role requires strong technical capability combined with excellent communication skills. You will be expected to translate technical concepts into clear business language, proactively manage delivery activities, and raise risks or blockers early to ensure smooth programme delivery. Engagement: Inside IR35 End Date: 17 November 2026 Contract Duration: Approximately 5.5 months The successful candidate must be available to start in June 2026 and commit to the full contract duration. Active SC clearance is mandatory at the point of application. Sponsorship is not available. Applications without active SC clearance will not be considered. Key Responsibilities D365 & Power Platform Development Design, build, configure, and extend Dynamics 365 solutions and Power Platform components Develop and maintain Power Pages solutions and external-facing portals Deliver scalable and maintainable solutions aligned to business and user requirements Manage tickets, user stories, and delivery tasks through Azure DevOps boards Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand ups, and retrospectives Maintain accurate work item updates and delivery progress Stakeholder Communication Translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language for business stakeholders Provide proactive updates on delivery progress, dependencies, risks, and blockers Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary delivery teams Technical Leadership Work autonomously at SFIA Level 4 Influence technical direction and contribute to engineering best practice Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate Proactively identify and elevate risks, issues, and blockers Contribute to continuous improvement and transparent delivery practices Strong hands on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 development and configuration Experience designing and developing solutions using Power Pages Strong knowledge of Power Platform, including: Power Apps Power Automate Dataverse Board and ticket management Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Active SC clearance at the point of application Microsoft Certified: Power Platform or Dynamics 365 certifications Knowledge of GDS standards and accessibility requirements Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power Pages Power Apps Power Automate Dataverse SFIA Level 4 Expectations Work with minimal supervision Own and manage delivery workstreams Influence technical decisions and delivery direction Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactively manage risks and dependencies Support and mentor junior colleagues Maintain accountability for delivery quality Ways of Working Agile Mindset Comfortable working within Agile delivery environments with evolving requirements and rapid iteration cycles. Proactive Delivery Ownership Able to manage workload independently, provide regular updates, and raise blockers without needing to be prompted. Strong Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement Confident building trusted relationships across multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We actively welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, those returning after a career break, and anyone underrepresented in senior D365 and Power Platform engineering roles. Scrumconnect Consulting is a Disability Confident Level 1 employer and is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you do not meet every requirement listed but feel strongly that this role matches your experience, we encourage you to apply. Strong D365 fundamentals and a proactive delivery mindset matter as much as any individual technology.
Role: Lead performance tester Type: Long-term contract Location: UK remote, with occasional client visits as required, travel covered Clearance required: Active SC, or SC + NPPV3 Summary We're building a network of experienced Lead Performance Testers across the UK for upcoming opportunities during the year. This is not an immediate live vacancy, but a proactive market mapping exercise to identify cleared professionals for future client demand. Roles could become active imminently or within 3 months. We are interested in speaking with senior performance testing specialists who can lead performance assurance activities, design effective test strategies, and help clients understand how systems behave under load across complex delivery environments. Candidates must already hold active SC clearance or SC clearance plus NPPV3. Clearance must be current, or within 3 months of expiry. Key responsibilities Lead planning, design, & execution of performance testing activities across complex apps & platforms. Develop performance test strategies covering load, stress, endurance, scalability, and volume testing. Build and maintain reusable performance test scripts, frameworks, and supporting test assets. Work closely with developers, architects, analysts, and infrastructure teams to define performance requirements and acceptance criteria. Analyse system behaviour under load, identify bottlenecks, provide clear recommendations for improvement. Support investigation across application, database, API, and infrastructure layers to understand performance issues and constraints. Produce clear performance test reports, including results analysis, observations, risks, recommendations. Contribute to release readiness decisions by assessing whether solutions meet expected performance and stability thresholds. Support continuous improvement in performance engineering practices, including earlier engagement across the delivery lifecycle. Provide estimates for performance testing effort/help shape realistic test plans and delivery timelines. Essential skills and experience Strong experience in performance testing within enterprise, regulated, or large scale delivery environments. Experience planning and executing different types of performance testing, including load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing. Hands on experience with at least one recognised performance testing tool such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, k6, or equivalent. Experience designing performance test scenarios for web applications, APIs, and service based architectures. Strong ability to analyse performance results, identify root causes, and explain findings clearly to technical and non technical stakeholders. Good understanding of system architecture, application flows, databases, and integration points from a performance perspective. Experience producing clear documentation, including test plans, scripts, execution reports, and improvement recommendations. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within cross functional technical teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across delivery, engineering, and operations. Desirable skills and experience Experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar delivery and reporting tools. Experience integrating performance testing into CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of cloud based environments and performance considerations across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Experience monitoring and analysing system behaviour using tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, Grafana, Prometheus, or equivalent. Knowledge of SQL and database performance analysis. Experience working across distributed systems, microservices, and API heavy environments. Understanding of non functional requirements and service level expectations within secure or business critical systems. Experience mentoring other testers or providing leadership within performance assurance activities. Security clearance requirement Active SC clearance, or Active SC clearance plus NPPV3 Clearance must be live, or due to expire within the next 3 months. This opportunity pipeline is not suitable for candidates who would need to obtain clearance from scratch. InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high quality contract or perm talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.
23/05/2026
Full time
Role: Lead performance tester Type: Long-term contract Location: UK remote, with occasional client visits as required, travel covered Clearance required: Active SC, or SC + NPPV3 Summary We're building a network of experienced Lead Performance Testers across the UK for upcoming opportunities during the year. This is not an immediate live vacancy, but a proactive market mapping exercise to identify cleared professionals for future client demand. Roles could become active imminently or within 3 months. We are interested in speaking with senior performance testing specialists who can lead performance assurance activities, design effective test strategies, and help clients understand how systems behave under load across complex delivery environments. Candidates must already hold active SC clearance or SC clearance plus NPPV3. Clearance must be current, or within 3 months of expiry. Key responsibilities Lead planning, design, & execution of performance testing activities across complex apps & platforms. Develop performance test strategies covering load, stress, endurance, scalability, and volume testing. Build and maintain reusable performance test scripts, frameworks, and supporting test assets. Work closely with developers, architects, analysts, and infrastructure teams to define performance requirements and acceptance criteria. Analyse system behaviour under load, identify bottlenecks, provide clear recommendations for improvement. Support investigation across application, database, API, and infrastructure layers to understand performance issues and constraints. Produce clear performance test reports, including results analysis, observations, risks, recommendations. Contribute to release readiness decisions by assessing whether solutions meet expected performance and stability thresholds. Support continuous improvement in performance engineering practices, including earlier engagement across the delivery lifecycle. Provide estimates for performance testing effort/help shape realistic test plans and delivery timelines. Essential skills and experience Strong experience in performance testing within enterprise, regulated, or large scale delivery environments. Experience planning and executing different types of performance testing, including load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing. Hands on experience with at least one recognised performance testing tool such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, k6, or equivalent. Experience designing performance test scenarios for web applications, APIs, and service based architectures. Strong ability to analyse performance results, identify root causes, and explain findings clearly to technical and non technical stakeholders. Good understanding of system architecture, application flows, databases, and integration points from a performance perspective. Experience producing clear documentation, including test plans, scripts, execution reports, and improvement recommendations. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within cross functional technical teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across delivery, engineering, and operations. Desirable skills and experience Experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar delivery and reporting tools. Experience integrating performance testing into CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of cloud based environments and performance considerations across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Experience monitoring and analysing system behaviour using tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, Grafana, Prometheus, or equivalent. Knowledge of SQL and database performance analysis. Experience working across distributed systems, microservices, and API heavy environments. Understanding of non functional requirements and service level expectations within secure or business critical systems. Experience mentoring other testers or providing leadership within performance assurance activities. Security clearance requirement Active SC clearance, or Active SC clearance plus NPPV3 Clearance must be live, or due to expire within the next 3 months. This opportunity pipeline is not suitable for candidates who would need to obtain clearance from scratch. InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high quality contract or perm talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.
AWS Technical Architect +6 months + +Fully remote +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential As an AWS Technical Architect, you'll take high-level customer requirements and turn them into practical, secure, and production-ready AWS solutions. You'll work closely with CloudOps, DevOps, engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to design cloud platforms that are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective. This is a hands-on role but also highly collaborative and strategic - ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems while guiding teams and influencing architecture decisions. Solution Design: Architecting cloud solutions on AWS according to business requirements, covering infrastructure design, application architecture, security, and integration patterns. DevOps Automation and IaC: Champion an automation-first mindset, ensuring all scalable architectures are driven by Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern automation tools. Cloud Migration: Assisting in migrating on-premises infrastructure and applications to AWS cloud with minimal disruption and optimal performance. Security and Compliance: Implementing security best practices and compliance standards within AWS environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security. Network Architecture: Establish central AWS transit and network infrastructure, acting as the core gateway for all inter-account communication and outbound traffic to external services. Cost Optimization: Designing cost-effective solutions by selecting appropriate AWS services and implementing cost management strategies. High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Designing architectures for high availability and disaster recovery using AWS services. Performance Optimization : Tuning configurations and leveraging AWS services for optimal performance of applications and infrastructure. Monitoring and Logging: Implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail to ensure the health, performance, and security of AWS environments. Technical Leadership and Collaboration: Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Continuous Learning and Innovation: Staying updated with the latest AWS services and best practices, driving innovation for improved efficiency and reliability of AWS solutions. Experience required: Proven track record as an AWS Technical Architect Hands-on experience across AWS/public cloud environments Strong practical AWS knowledge across infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud operations Experience working closely with DevOps and CloudOps teams Proficiency in deploying Landing Zone, particularly Secure Landing Zone/PALZ and expertise in Control Tower and AWS Organizations. Practical experience in designing and implementing Continuous Integration and Deployment utilizing tools like GitHub Actions. Expertise in managing and maintaining secure AWS cloud environments and various AWS security services. Experience with authentication and authorization protocols such as OAUTH2, SAML2.0, and OIDC. Proficiency in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions, including serverless applications, containerised applications, CI/CD pipelines, Network Infrastructures like Transit Gateway and Direct Connect, Identity and Access Management, and programmable infrastructure. Knowledge and experience in infrastructure as code solutions using tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, Python, Bash or PowerShell. Experience with network concepts such as VPC, Transit Gateways, Gateway Load Balancers, AWS Private Link, Endpoint Services, Route 53, IPAM, CIDR management, and hybrid networks. Proficiency in tools like Git/GitHub, Confluence, Jira, and ServiceNow. If you'd like to discuss the AWS Technical Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
22/05/2026
Contractor
AWS Technical Architect +6 months + +Fully remote +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential As an AWS Technical Architect, you'll take high-level customer requirements and turn them into practical, secure, and production-ready AWS solutions. You'll work closely with CloudOps, DevOps, engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to design cloud platforms that are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective. This is a hands-on role but also highly collaborative and strategic - ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems while guiding teams and influencing architecture decisions. Solution Design: Architecting cloud solutions on AWS according to business requirements, covering infrastructure design, application architecture, security, and integration patterns. DevOps Automation and IaC: Champion an automation-first mindset, ensuring all scalable architectures are driven by Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern automation tools. Cloud Migration: Assisting in migrating on-premises infrastructure and applications to AWS cloud with minimal disruption and optimal performance. Security and Compliance: Implementing security best practices and compliance standards within AWS environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security. Network Architecture: Establish central AWS transit and network infrastructure, acting as the core gateway for all inter-account communication and outbound traffic to external services. Cost Optimization: Designing cost-effective solutions by selecting appropriate AWS services and implementing cost management strategies. High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Designing architectures for high availability and disaster recovery using AWS services. Performance Optimization : Tuning configurations and leveraging AWS services for optimal performance of applications and infrastructure. Monitoring and Logging: Implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail to ensure the health, performance, and security of AWS environments. Technical Leadership and Collaboration: Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Continuous Learning and Innovation: Staying updated with the latest AWS services and best practices, driving innovation for improved efficiency and reliability of AWS solutions. Experience required: Proven track record as an AWS Technical Architect Hands-on experience across AWS/public cloud environments Strong practical AWS knowledge across infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud operations Experience working closely with DevOps and CloudOps teams Proficiency in deploying Landing Zone, particularly Secure Landing Zone/PALZ and expertise in Control Tower and AWS Organizations. Practical experience in designing and implementing Continuous Integration and Deployment utilizing tools like GitHub Actions. Expertise in managing and maintaining secure AWS cloud environments and various AWS security services. Experience with authentication and authorization protocols such as OAUTH2, SAML2.0, and OIDC. Proficiency in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions, including serverless applications, containerised applications, CI/CD pipelines, Network Infrastructures like Transit Gateway and Direct Connect, Identity and Access Management, and programmable infrastructure. Knowledge and experience in infrastructure as code solutions using tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, Python, Bash or PowerShell. Experience with network concepts such as VPC, Transit Gateways, Gateway Load Balancers, AWS Private Link, Endpoint Services, Route 53, IPAM, CIDR management, and hybrid networks. Proficiency in tools like Git/GitHub, Confluence, Jira, and ServiceNow. If you'd like to discuss the AWS Technical Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Java Script Works is seeking a DevOp Engineer / Test Lead to work in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. The position requires hands-on experience in software testing, particularly with automated testing frameworks like Cypress and Cucumber. Applicants should hold security clearance (BPSS / DV) and have previously held Cobalt clearance for over 12 months. This contract role does not provide visa sponsorship and offers competitive compensation.
20/05/2026
Full time
Java Script Works is seeking a DevOp Engineer / Test Lead to work in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. The position requires hands-on experience in software testing, particularly with automated testing frameworks like Cypress and Cucumber. Applicants should hold security clearance (BPSS / DV) and have previously held Cobalt clearance for over 12 months. This contract role does not provide visa sponsorship and offers competitive compensation.
DevOps Engineer SC cleared Permanent Flexible AWS Terraform SC Cleared At Peregrine, we re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. The role: We are seeking an SC cleared DevOps Engineer to work as a forward deployed engineer, embedded within the Cyber Capability Unit. The role will support the design, build and deployment of AI powered solutions that strengthen cyber security and fraud prevention capabilities. You will work closely with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop prototypes and deploy secure, reliable solutions within approved platforms and environments. This role directly supports the Cyber Resilience Centre s mission and contributes to the wider security strategy by delivering practical, governed AI solutions that provide measurable operational value. Responsibilities: Cloud and Platform Integration Design and deploy solutions in AWS cloud environments Use infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable and compliant deployments Ensure all solutions meet organisational governance, security and compliance standards CI/CD and Automation Configure, manage and maintain GitLab CI pipelines Automate testing, build and deployment of infrastructure, applications and services Promote best practice DevOps ways of working across environments Testing and Quality Implement unit, integration and performance testing for all components Ensure solutions are reliable, reproducible and stable across releases Support continuous improvement of testing practices Monitoring and Incident Response Implement observability and monitoring tooling Track system performance and detect anomalies Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis in live environments Collaboration and Delivery Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders Translate requirements into working technical solutions Support deployment, handover and ongoing optimisation of delivered capabilities Skills & Experience: Active SC clearance Strong experience deploying and operating solutions in AWS Infrastructure as code using Terraform CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab CI Experience with monitoring, logging and alerting tools Understanding of secure DevOps practices in regulated environments Experience working with large data stores or big data platforms Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrin e- resourcing
19/05/2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer SC cleared Permanent Flexible AWS Terraform SC Cleared At Peregrine, we re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. The role: We are seeking an SC cleared DevOps Engineer to work as a forward deployed engineer, embedded within the Cyber Capability Unit. The role will support the design, build and deployment of AI powered solutions that strengthen cyber security and fraud prevention capabilities. You will work closely with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop prototypes and deploy secure, reliable solutions within approved platforms and environments. This role directly supports the Cyber Resilience Centre s mission and contributes to the wider security strategy by delivering practical, governed AI solutions that provide measurable operational value. Responsibilities: Cloud and Platform Integration Design and deploy solutions in AWS cloud environments Use infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable and compliant deployments Ensure all solutions meet organisational governance, security and compliance standards CI/CD and Automation Configure, manage and maintain GitLab CI pipelines Automate testing, build and deployment of infrastructure, applications and services Promote best practice DevOps ways of working across environments Testing and Quality Implement unit, integration and performance testing for all components Ensure solutions are reliable, reproducible and stable across releases Support continuous improvement of testing practices Monitoring and Incident Response Implement observability and monitoring tooling Track system performance and detect anomalies Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis in live environments Collaboration and Delivery Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders Translate requirements into working technical solutions Support deployment, handover and ongoing optimisation of delivered capabilities Skills & Experience: Active SC clearance Strong experience deploying and operating solutions in AWS Infrastructure as code using Terraform CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab CI Experience with monitoring, logging and alerting tools Understanding of secure DevOps practices in regulated environments Experience working with large data stores or big data platforms Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrin e- resourcing
Lead Test Engineer - Inside IR35 - £600 to £640 per day via umbrella - 12-month contract - SC Clearance is essential Experience in driving or supporting transformation from monolithic systems to distributed microservices architectures in Java, is essential. Start date - 25/05/2026 is essential Leeds or Manchester based - in the office not home based Essential Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Strong experience designing and implementing test strategies for microservices environments Hands-on automation experience using Java, Selenium, Rest Assured API, contract, and integration testing Experience working with monolith and microservices systems is essential Knowledge Of CI/CD pipelines Spring Boot-based applications Performance testing fundamentals Modern Testing Practices Contract testing, API testing, and asynchronous messaging (e.g. Kafka) Non-functional testing (performance, accessibility) Experience with non-relational databases (e.g. MongoDB) Automation-first mindset with ability to build reusable, maintainable frameworks Leadership Experience operating at Lead / Principal level Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Tools & Technologies Cloud: AWS Test Frameworks: Selenium, Serenity BDD, Playwright Contract Testing: Pactflow, Spring Cloud Contract Messaging: Kafka Databases: MongoDB CI/CD & DevOps: GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker Performance Testing: Gatling, K6 Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk What We're Looking For A hands-on technical leader who can set direction and deliver Someone comfortable working across multiple teams and scaling best practice A proactive problem-solver with a strong quality-first mindset We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
17/05/2026
Full time
Lead Test Engineer - Inside IR35 - £600 to £640 per day via umbrella - 12-month contract - SC Clearance is essential Experience in driving or supporting transformation from monolithic systems to distributed microservices architectures in Java, is essential. Start date - 25/05/2026 is essential Leeds or Manchester based - in the office not home based Essential Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Strong experience designing and implementing test strategies for microservices environments Hands-on automation experience using Java, Selenium, Rest Assured API, contract, and integration testing Experience working with monolith and microservices systems is essential Knowledge Of CI/CD pipelines Spring Boot-based applications Performance testing fundamentals Modern Testing Practices Contract testing, API testing, and asynchronous messaging (e.g. Kafka) Non-functional testing (performance, accessibility) Experience with non-relational databases (e.g. MongoDB) Automation-first mindset with ability to build reusable, maintainable frameworks Leadership Experience operating at Lead / Principal level Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Tools & Technologies Cloud: AWS Test Frameworks: Selenium, Serenity BDD, Playwright Contract Testing: Pactflow, Spring Cloud Contract Messaging: Kafka Databases: MongoDB CI/CD & DevOps: GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker Performance Testing: Gatling, K6 Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk What We're Looking For A hands-on technical leader who can set direction and deliver Someone comfortable working across multiple teams and scaling best practice A proactive problem-solver with a strong quality-first mindset We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Lead Test Engineer - Inside IR35 - £600 to £640 per day via umbrella - 12-month contract - SC Clearance is essential Experience in driving or supporting transformation from monolithic systems to distributed microservices architectures in Java, is essential. Start date - 25/05/2026 is essential Leeds or Manchester based - in the office not home based Essential Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Strong experience designing and implementing test strategies for microservices environments Hands-on automation experience using Java, Selenium, Rest Assured API, contract, and integration testing Experience working with monolith and microservices systems is essential Knowledge Of CI/CD pipelines Spring Boot-based applications Performance testing fundamentals Modern Testing Practices Contract testing, API testing, and asynchronous messaging (e.g. Kafka) Non-functional testing (performance, accessibility) Experience with non-relational databases (e.g. MongoDB) Automation-first mindset with ability to build reusable, maintainable frameworks Leadership Experience operating at Lead / Principal level Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Tools & Technologies Cloud: AWS Test Frameworks: Selenium, Serenity BDD, Playwright Contract Testing: Pactflow, Spring Cloud Contract Messaging: Kafka Databases: MongoDB CI/CD & DevOps: GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker Performance Testing: Gatling, K6 Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk What We're Looking For A hands-on technical leader who can set direction and deliver Someone comfortable working across multiple teams and scaling best practice A proactive problem-solver with a strong quality-first mindset We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
17/05/2026
Full time
Lead Test Engineer - Inside IR35 - £600 to £640 per day via umbrella - 12-month contract - SC Clearance is essential Experience in driving or supporting transformation from monolithic systems to distributed microservices architectures in Java, is essential. Start date - 25/05/2026 is essential Leeds or Manchester based - in the office not home based Essential Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Strong experience designing and implementing test strategies for microservices environments Hands-on automation experience using Java, Selenium, Rest Assured API, contract, and integration testing Experience working with monolith and microservices systems is essential Knowledge Of CI/CD pipelines Spring Boot-based applications Performance testing fundamentals Modern Testing Practices Contract testing, API testing, and asynchronous messaging (e.g. Kafka) Non-functional testing (performance, accessibility) Experience with non-relational databases (e.g. MongoDB) Automation-first mindset with ability to build reusable, maintainable frameworks Leadership Experience operating at Lead / Principal level Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Tools & Technologies Cloud: AWS Test Frameworks: Selenium, Serenity BDD, Playwright Contract Testing: Pactflow, Spring Cloud Contract Messaging: Kafka Databases: MongoDB CI/CD & DevOps: GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker Performance Testing: Gatling, K6 Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk What We're Looking For A hands-on technical leader who can set direction and deliver Someone comfortable working across multiple teams and scaling best practice A proactive problem-solver with a strong quality-first mindset We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Lead Test Engineer - Inside IR35 - 600 to 640 per day via umbrella - 12-month contract - SC Clearance is essential (Experience in driving or supporting transformation from monolithic systems to distributed micro-services architectures in Java - is essential) Start date - 25/05/2026 is essential Leeds or Manchester based - in the office not home based Essential Skills & Experience: Technical Expertise: Strong experience designing and implementing test strategies for microservices environments Hands-on automation experience using: o Java, Selenium, Rest Assured o API, contract, and integration testing ( Experience working with monolith and microservices systems is essential) Knowledge of: o CI/CD pipelines o Spring Boot-based applications o Performance testing fundamentals Modern Testing Practices: o Contract testing, API testing, and asynchronous messaging (e.g. Kafka) o Non-functional testing (performance, accessibility) Experience with non-relational databases (e.g. MongoDB) Automation-first mindset with ability to build reusable, maintainable frameworks Leadership: Experience operating at Lead / Principal level Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Tools & Technologies Cloud: AWS Test Frameworks: Selenium, Serenity BDD, Playwright Contract Testing: Pactflow, Spring Cloud Contract Messaging: Kafka Databases: MongoDB CI/CD & DevOps: GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker Performance Testing: Gatling, K6 Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk What We're Looking For A hands-on technical leader who can set direction and deliver Someone comfortable working across multiple teams and scaling best practice A proactive problem-solver with a strong quality-first mindset Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
14/05/2026
Contractor
Lead Test Engineer - Inside IR35 - 600 to 640 per day via umbrella - 12-month contract - SC Clearance is essential (Experience in driving or supporting transformation from monolithic systems to distributed micro-services architectures in Java - is essential) Start date - 25/05/2026 is essential Leeds or Manchester based - in the office not home based Essential Skills & Experience: Technical Expertise: Strong experience designing and implementing test strategies for microservices environments Hands-on automation experience using: o Java, Selenium, Rest Assured o API, contract, and integration testing ( Experience working with monolith and microservices systems is essential) Knowledge of: o CI/CD pipelines o Spring Boot-based applications o Performance testing fundamentals Modern Testing Practices: o Contract testing, API testing, and asynchronous messaging (e.g. Kafka) o Non-functional testing (performance, accessibility) Experience with non-relational databases (e.g. MongoDB) Automation-first mindset with ability to build reusable, maintainable frameworks Leadership: Experience operating at Lead / Principal level Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Tools & Technologies Cloud: AWS Test Frameworks: Selenium, Serenity BDD, Playwright Contract Testing: Pactflow, Spring Cloud Contract Messaging: Kafka Databases: MongoDB CI/CD & DevOps: GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker Performance Testing: Gatling, K6 Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk What We're Looking For A hands-on technical leader who can set direction and deliver Someone comfortable working across multiple teams and scaling best practice A proactive problem-solver with a strong quality-first mindset Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Data Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 700 per day London based - hybrid working - 2/3 days onsite Candidates must hold current and active SC Clearance We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, cloud-based data platforms for the client. The role combines architectural strategy with delivery oversight - shaping target-state architectures while ensuring they are implemented pragmatically within regulated, security-conscious environments. This position will suit an architect who can move comfortably between traditional enterprise data approaches and modern patterns such as lakehouse, streaming, data mesh and ML-enabled platforms - and who values clarity, governance and technical rigour. Candidates must hold active SC clearance . What experience you'll bring: Leadership: Recent experience as a Lead Data Architect / Data Solutions Architect or equivalent senior role. Ability to build relationships and operate at a senior stakeholder level with clients. Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end data platform design and delivery. Experience operating in consulting, systems integration, or delivery partner roles. Experience working within the Government sector strongly preferred. Modern and Enterprise Data Architecture: You should have practical architecture experience across both established enterprise approaches and modern data patterns, including: Azure data systems (must have). Oracle / AWS experience is ideal. Knowledge of Databricks and Snowflake is ideal. Experience of large-scale data migration programmes. Data lake and lakehouse architectures. Event-driven and streaming architectures. Data Mesh and/or Data Fabric principles (applied pragmatically, not theoretically). Data product-oriented design approaches. You understand where traditional patterns remain appropriate - and where modern approaches add measurable value. Data Engineering & Platform Understanding: Strong knowledge of distributed processing (e.g. Apache Spark). Familiarity with Hadoop ecosystem components. Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies. Understanding of ETL/ELT design trade-offs. Awareness of DevOps practices and CI/CD for data platforms. Understanding of how ML/AI workloads integrate into data architectures. Hands-on coding ability (e.g. Python, Java, R) is beneficial but not required. Governance, Security and Data Management Experience leading a discovery phase for a data transformation programme. Experience designing within structured architectural governance frameworks. Familiarity with government assurance processes and design authorities. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and metadata management. Experience designing for GDPR and UK public sector data protection requirements. Appreciation of infrastructure considerations and security boundaries in regulated cloud environments. Stakeholder Engagement Ability to influence architectural direction at senior stakeholder level. Clear and structured communicator - able to explain trade-offs and risks. Experience leading and mentoring architects and engineers. Comfortable operating within programme governance structures. Familiarity with Agile delivery models (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban). 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.
12/05/2026
Contractor
Data Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 700 per day London based - hybrid working - 2/3 days onsite Candidates must hold current and active SC Clearance We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, cloud-based data platforms for the client. The role combines architectural strategy with delivery oversight - shaping target-state architectures while ensuring they are implemented pragmatically within regulated, security-conscious environments. This position will suit an architect who can move comfortably between traditional enterprise data approaches and modern patterns such as lakehouse, streaming, data mesh and ML-enabled platforms - and who values clarity, governance and technical rigour. Candidates must hold active SC clearance . What experience you'll bring: Leadership: Recent experience as a Lead Data Architect / Data Solutions Architect or equivalent senior role. Ability to build relationships and operate at a senior stakeholder level with clients. Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end data platform design and delivery. Experience operating in consulting, systems integration, or delivery partner roles. Experience working within the Government sector strongly preferred. Modern and Enterprise Data Architecture: You should have practical architecture experience across both established enterprise approaches and modern data patterns, including: Azure data systems (must have). Oracle / AWS experience is ideal. Knowledge of Databricks and Snowflake is ideal. Experience of large-scale data migration programmes. Data lake and lakehouse architectures. Event-driven and streaming architectures. Data Mesh and/or Data Fabric principles (applied pragmatically, not theoretically). Data product-oriented design approaches. You understand where traditional patterns remain appropriate - and where modern approaches add measurable value. Data Engineering & Platform Understanding: Strong knowledge of distributed processing (e.g. Apache Spark). Familiarity with Hadoop ecosystem components. Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies. Understanding of ETL/ELT design trade-offs. Awareness of DevOps practices and CI/CD for data platforms. Understanding of how ML/AI workloads integrate into data architectures. Hands-on coding ability (e.g. Python, Java, R) is beneficial but not required. Governance, Security and Data Management Experience leading a discovery phase for a data transformation programme. Experience designing within structured architectural governance frameworks. Familiarity with government assurance processes and design authorities. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and metadata management. Experience designing for GDPR and UK public sector data protection requirements. Appreciation of infrastructure considerations and security boundaries in regulated cloud environments. Stakeholder Engagement Ability to influence architectural direction at senior stakeholder level. Clear and structured communicator - able to explain trade-offs and risks. Experience leading and mentoring architects and engineers. Comfortable operating within programme governance structures. Familiarity with Agile delivery models (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban). 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.
Location: Worcester (Site based) Duration: 6 month initial contract Rate: 82ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a DV Cleared Software / DevOps Engineer for an initial 6-month contract, based on-site in Worcester. Key Responsibilities: Collaborating with coworkers to conceptualise, develop, and release software. Conducting quality assurance to ensure that the software meets prescribed guidelines. Rolling out fixes and upgrades to software, as needed. Securing software to prevent security breaches and other vulnerabilities. Collecting and reviewing customer feedback to enhance user experience. Suggesting alterations to workflow in order to improve efficiency and success. Pitching ideas for projects based on gaps in the market and technological advancements. Job Requirements: Active MOD DV Clearance. Strong proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Gitlab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Helm Charts, Python, PowerShell, and REST APIs. Experience with Kubernetes cluster build and application delivery. Application experience with Apache NiFi, Elastic ECK, and Artifactory. Knowledge of secret management tools, particularly Hashicorp Vault. Proficiency in operating systems, specifically Redhat and Windows. Degree in computer science, software engineering, or an adjacent field. Prior experience at all phases of the software product life cycle, from conception to extinction. Experience using an array of automation tools. Familiarity with software security methods. Demonstrated experience using a wide variety of coding languages. Top-notch decision-making and collaborative abilities. Customer-oriented with the ability to receive and use constructive criticism. If you are a decisive and insightful DevOps engineer with a passion for staying abreast of technological advancements and ensuring software security, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our clients' dynamic team in Worcester.
11/05/2026
Contractor
Location: Worcester (Site based) Duration: 6 month initial contract Rate: 82ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a DV Cleared Software / DevOps Engineer for an initial 6-month contract, based on-site in Worcester. Key Responsibilities: Collaborating with coworkers to conceptualise, develop, and release software. Conducting quality assurance to ensure that the software meets prescribed guidelines. Rolling out fixes and upgrades to software, as needed. Securing software to prevent security breaches and other vulnerabilities. Collecting and reviewing customer feedback to enhance user experience. Suggesting alterations to workflow in order to improve efficiency and success. Pitching ideas for projects based on gaps in the market and technological advancements. Job Requirements: Active MOD DV Clearance. Strong proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Gitlab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Helm Charts, Python, PowerShell, and REST APIs. Experience with Kubernetes cluster build and application delivery. Application experience with Apache NiFi, Elastic ECK, and Artifactory. Knowledge of secret management tools, particularly Hashicorp Vault. Proficiency in operating systems, specifically Redhat and Windows. Degree in computer science, software engineering, or an adjacent field. Prior experience at all phases of the software product life cycle, from conception to extinction. Experience using an array of automation tools. Familiarity with software security methods. Demonstrated experience using a wide variety of coding languages. Top-notch decision-making and collaborative abilities. Customer-oriented with the ability to receive and use constructive criticism. If you are a decisive and insightful DevOps engineer with a passion for staying abreast of technological advancements and ensuring software security, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our clients' dynamic team in Worcester.
