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.
SC/DV Cleared Java Software Engineer Outside IR per day Contract Full remote We're looking for an experienced Java Software Engineer to join an agile development team working on complex, high-security software solutions. You'll be involved throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design through to deployment, testing, and support. Responsibilities Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop solutions Design, build, test, and maintain high-quality software Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues Develop automated tests including unit, acceptance, and performance testing Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment activities Contribute to code reviews, planning, and estimation sessions Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams in an agile environment Key Skills & Experience Strong Java development experience Agile development mindset with experience in: TDD / BDD Continuous Delivery DevOps practices Pair Programming Strong problem-solving and communication skills Positive, collaborative approach Core Technologies Java & Spring Boot AWS (S3, Lambda, Fargate, SQS/SNS) PostgreSQL / Oracle / JPA MongoDB & DynamoDB REST APIs & RabbitMQ Docker & Kubernetes Linux Terraform & Ansible Jenkins, Git/Bitbucket, GitLab Desirable Skills OpenShift Docker Compose / Swarm Python Additional scripting or cloud experience If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
27/05/2026
Contractor
SC/DV Cleared Java Software Engineer Outside IR per day Contract Full remote We're looking for an experienced Java Software Engineer to join an agile development team working on complex, high-security software solutions. You'll be involved throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design through to deployment, testing, and support. Responsibilities Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop solutions Design, build, test, and maintain high-quality software Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues Develop automated tests including unit, acceptance, and performance testing Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment activities Contribute to code reviews, planning, and estimation sessions Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams in an agile environment Key Skills & Experience Strong Java development experience Agile development mindset with experience in: TDD / BDD Continuous Delivery DevOps practices Pair Programming Strong problem-solving and communication skills Positive, collaborative approach Core Technologies Java & Spring Boot AWS (S3, Lambda, Fargate, SQS/SNS) PostgreSQL / Oracle / JPA MongoDB & DynamoDB REST APIs & RabbitMQ Docker & Kubernetes Linux Terraform & Ansible Jenkins, Git/Bitbucket, GitLab Desirable Skills OpenShift Docker Compose / Swarm Python Additional scripting or cloud experience If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Senior Cloud / DevOps Architect (DV Cleared) Clearance: Active DV clearance is essential for this role Sector: Defence & Security Location: Multiple locations + hybrid About the Role Play a key role in shaping the engineering strategy across Cloud Native and application development. You'll act as both a technical expert and an inspiring leader, driving DevOps excellence while building inclusive, high-performing teams. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and operate cloud-based platforms and systems Drive best practices across DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Implement infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and business analysts Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and resilient Champion observability through monitoring, logging, and alerting Develop reusable frameworks and tooling for wider engineering teams Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement Essential Skills & Experience DV (Developed Vetting) clearance Strong background in software engineering or IT operations Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud) Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM) Strong understanding ofDevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines Containerisation Deployment automation Experience in one or more of the following: Systems Administration Full Stack Development Virtualisation / Container platforms Configuration & environment management Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or Go) Experience implementing observability (monitoring, alerting, logging) Ability to establish and promote DevOps / SRE best practices
27/05/2026
Full time
Senior Cloud / DevOps Architect (DV Cleared) Clearance: Active DV clearance is essential for this role Sector: Defence & Security Location: Multiple locations + hybrid About the Role Play a key role in shaping the engineering strategy across Cloud Native and application development. You'll act as both a technical expert and an inspiring leader, driving DevOps excellence while building inclusive, high-performing teams. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and operate cloud-based platforms and systems Drive best practices across DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Implement infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and business analysts Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and resilient Champion observability through monitoring, logging, and alerting Develop reusable frameworks and tooling for wider engineering teams Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement Essential Skills & Experience DV (Developed Vetting) clearance Strong background in software engineering or IT operations Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud) Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM) Strong understanding ofDevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines Containerisation Deployment automation Experience in one or more of the following: Systems Administration Full Stack Development Virtualisation / Container platforms Configuration & environment management Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or Go) Experience implementing observability (monitoring, alerting, logging) Ability to establish and promote DevOps / SRE best practices
Job Description Version 1 is a digital first consultancy and service provider, and a AWS Premier Consulting Partner. As an AWS DevOps Engineer you will work in the AWS Practice to design, build and deploy cloud based solutions using AWS services, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling. Your projects will involve high profile customers in Europe and will require a mix of technical and solution focused roles. The role is varied in scope and technology, and can entail the development of innovative solutions in the cloud, delivering cloud migration projects, and helping development teams with DevOps technologies such as CI/CD pipelines and configuration management. Objectives Develop AWS Platform using Terraform and build CI/CD pipelines Work with AWS best practices Help Version 1 build our reputation with the customer Use your expertise to provide thought leadership Location: Gloucestershire offices - required to work on site 4 days a week. Support for travel and accommodation costs may be discussed. Essential Criteria Currently Security Cleared (SC) Able to work on site in Gloucestershire based offices 4 days a week Experience as an AWS DevOps Engineer or similar (Cloud Engineer or Platform Engineer) working with AWS Proficient with DevOps tooling such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Jenkins, Kubernetes, AWS CI/CD services, etc. Demonstrated experience with at least one software development language (Python, NodeJS, Java, Ruby or similar) Practical experience with Linux (RHEL, CentOS) and Bash Benefits Tech Scheme - help keep our team members up to date with the latest technology. Health and safety - private medical and life insurance coverage, free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Certification incentives - sponsored certifications and accreditations for AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat. Profit share scheme - a portion of the company's profits each quarter is distributed among employees. Career development - Pathways Career Development Quarterly programme designed to promote professional growth.
27/05/2026
Full time
Job Description Version 1 is a digital first consultancy and service provider, and a AWS Premier Consulting Partner. As an AWS DevOps Engineer you will work in the AWS Practice to design, build and deploy cloud based solutions using AWS services, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling. Your projects will involve high profile customers in Europe and will require a mix of technical and solution focused roles. The role is varied in scope and technology, and can entail the development of innovative solutions in the cloud, delivering cloud migration projects, and helping development teams with DevOps technologies such as CI/CD pipelines and configuration management. Objectives Develop AWS Platform using Terraform and build CI/CD pipelines Work with AWS best practices Help Version 1 build our reputation with the customer Use your expertise to provide thought leadership Location: Gloucestershire offices - required to work on site 4 days a week. Support for travel and accommodation costs may be discussed. Essential Criteria Currently Security Cleared (SC) Able to work on site in Gloucestershire based offices 4 days a week Experience as an AWS DevOps Engineer or similar (Cloud Engineer or Platform Engineer) working with AWS Proficient with DevOps tooling such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Jenkins, Kubernetes, AWS CI/CD services, etc. Demonstrated experience with at least one software development language (Python, NodeJS, Java, Ruby or similar) Practical experience with Linux (RHEL, CentOS) and Bash Benefits Tech Scheme - help keep our team members up to date with the latest technology. Health and safety - private medical and life insurance coverage, free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Certification incentives - sponsored certifications and accreditations for AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat. Profit share scheme - a portion of the company's profits each quarter is distributed among employees. Career development - Pathways Career Development Quarterly programme designed to promote professional growth.
Role: Data & ML Architect Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Levels: Associate Manager Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will need to go through a Security Clearance (Including BPSS) process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application. Hybrid Working: This role will require you to work from our Newcastle, Cobalt Business Park office for a minimum of 3 days per week. Role Overview As a Data & ML Architect, you will lead the design and architecture of scalable, enterprise-grade data platforms and advanced machine learning solutions. You will define and drive data and AI strategies, architect intelligent data products, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Leveraging modern cloud, AI, and ML technologies, you will deliver robust, secure, and future-proof data architectures that enable business transformation. Strategic Leadership Set the vision and direction for data and AI architecture for project and client. Influence enterprise data and AI strategies, driving adoption of best practices in data, ML, and AI architecture. Mentor and develop junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation. Architectural Excellence Architect and design enterprise-scale data platforms and ML/AI solutions for scalability, reliability, and performance. Define and enforce data and ML architecture standards, patterns, and governance frameworks for data pipelines, ML workflows, and analytics platforms. Lead solution design for integrating data from diverse sources (streaming, batch, cloud, on-premises) using Azure, AWS, and GCP services. AI & ML Leadership Architect advanced Data Science, ML and AI solutions, including NLP, RAG LLM and Agentic AI systems. Oversee the implementation of MLOps frameworks, ensuring robust deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management of ML models. Evaluate and recommend emerging AI/ML technologies and platforms, driving innovation in intelligent data products. Provide Ethical AI leadership to ensure intelligent solutions are implemented when required and in safe methods. Technical Leadership Oversee data modelling (e.g., medallion architecture), data governance, and quality frameworks. Implementing technical reviews and driving high standards. Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to establish CI/CD and MLOps architectures using Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Guide the selection and implementation of visualization and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, PowerApps). Stakeholder Engagement Engage with senior stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions and strategic roadmaps. Ensure all solutions meet security, compliance, and performance standards, and align with enterprise architecture principles. Innovation & Emerging Technologies Apply modern data and AI architecture patterns (Cloud Native, Streaming/batch ingestion, Agentic AI Design) and leverage platforms such as AI/ML, Big Data, and Data Lakehouse. Qualification Technical Expertise Recognised as an expert in Data Architecture, Modelling, Engineering, and Analysis at scale. Extensive expertise in architectural design and oversight of both distributed and non-distributed compute architectures, with deep proficiency in languages such as Python, SQL, Spark, and Scala. Deep understanding of architectural implementations for intelligent solutions (Machine Learning, Agentic AI etc). Experience architecting CI/CD and MLOps frameworks (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Kubeflow) with experience of real world model lifecycle management. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) for data platform provisioning and management. Container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) in data and ML environments. Certifications & Tools Familiarity with data visualization and UI tools (Power BI, PowerApps, Tableau). Experience with data science platforms (Databricks, Snowflake). Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud-native data engineering tools (Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, GCP Dataflow). Other Requirements Minimum 8 years' experience client facing roles specializing in Data and Architecture roles. Experience in both Agile and Waterfall project environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Security and compliance awareness. Industry certifications (e.g., AWS Solution Architect, Azure Data Engineer, GCP Data Engineer). Experience mentoring or managing technical teams. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
27/05/2026
Full time
Role: Data & ML Architect Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Levels: Associate Manager Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will need to go through a Security Clearance (Including BPSS) process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application. Hybrid Working: This role will require you to work from our Newcastle, Cobalt Business Park office for a minimum of 3 days per week. Role Overview As a Data & ML Architect, you will lead the design and architecture of scalable, enterprise-grade data platforms and advanced machine learning solutions. You will define and drive data and AI strategies, architect intelligent data products, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Leveraging modern cloud, AI, and ML technologies, you will deliver robust, secure, and future-proof data architectures that enable business transformation. Strategic Leadership Set the vision and direction for data and AI architecture for project and client. Influence enterprise data and AI strategies, driving adoption of best practices in data, ML, and AI architecture. Mentor and develop junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation. Architectural Excellence Architect and design enterprise-scale data platforms and ML/AI solutions for scalability, reliability, and performance. Define and enforce data and ML architecture standards, patterns, and governance frameworks for data pipelines, ML workflows, and analytics platforms. Lead solution design for integrating data from diverse sources (streaming, batch, cloud, on-premises) using Azure, AWS, and GCP services. AI & ML Leadership Architect advanced Data Science, ML and AI solutions, including NLP, RAG LLM and Agentic AI systems. Oversee the implementation of MLOps frameworks, ensuring robust deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management of ML models. Evaluate and recommend emerging AI/ML technologies and platforms, driving innovation in intelligent data products. Provide Ethical AI leadership to ensure intelligent solutions are implemented when required and in safe methods. Technical Leadership Oversee data modelling (e.g., medallion architecture), data governance, and quality frameworks. Implementing technical reviews and driving high standards. Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to establish CI/CD and MLOps architectures using Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Guide the selection and implementation of visualization and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, PowerApps). Stakeholder Engagement Engage with senior stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions and strategic roadmaps. Ensure all solutions meet security, compliance, and performance standards, and align with enterprise architecture principles. Innovation & Emerging Technologies Apply modern data and AI architecture patterns (Cloud Native, Streaming/batch ingestion, Agentic AI Design) and leverage platforms such as AI/ML, Big Data, and Data Lakehouse. Qualification Technical Expertise Recognised as an expert in Data Architecture, Modelling, Engineering, and Analysis at scale. Extensive expertise in architectural design and oversight of both distributed and non-distributed compute architectures, with deep proficiency in languages such as Python, SQL, Spark, and Scala. Deep understanding of architectural implementations for intelligent solutions (Machine Learning, Agentic AI etc). Experience architecting CI/CD and MLOps frameworks (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Kubeflow) with experience of real world model lifecycle management. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) for data platform provisioning and management. Container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) in data and ML environments. Certifications & Tools Familiarity with data visualization and UI tools (Power BI, PowerApps, Tableau). Experience with data science platforms (Databricks, Snowflake). Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud-native data engineering tools (Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, GCP Dataflow). Other Requirements Minimum 8 years' experience client facing roles specializing in Data and Architecture roles. Experience in both Agile and Waterfall project environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Security and compliance awareness. Industry certifications (e.g., AWS Solution Architect, Azure Data Engineer, GCP Data Engineer). Experience mentoring or managing technical teams. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer for one of our local clients: 550 p/d Inside IR35 Remote - 6 months+ contract Candidates must hold current SC Clearance This role is primarily an engineering-focused position with some operational responsibility within the wider platform operating model. You'll be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure cloud infrastructure while driving DevOps best practices across the environment. What you'll be doing Designing, developing, and deploying AWS infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Building, managing, and optimising CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitLab Working across AWS services including EC2, EKS (Kubernetes), RDS, S3, Route 53, VPC and Lambda Managing containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes, including Helm deployments Implementing and maintaining DevOps practices across the full software delivery lifecycle Writing and maintaining scripts and automation (Terraform, Python, Bash, Ansible) Ensuring infrastructure security through IAM, encryption, and network security best practices Supporting operational activities, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues Configuring and maintaining monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch Collaborating with engineering teams on service design, deployment, and continuous improvement What we're looking for Current SC Clearance Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Hands-on AWS expertise (EC2, S3, EKS/Kubernetes, RDS, VPC, IAM, Route 53) Proven experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins and/or GitLab CI) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and automated deployment practices Proficiency with Git/version control and modern development workflows Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) Scripting/programming capability (e.g. Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible) Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance best practices Experience working as a Platform or DevOps Engineer (typically 5+ years) If you're currently SC Cleared and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please send a copy to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
26/05/2026
Contractor
Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer for one of our local clients: 550 p/d Inside IR35 Remote - 6 months+ contract Candidates must hold current SC Clearance This role is primarily an engineering-focused position with some operational responsibility within the wider platform operating model. You'll be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure cloud infrastructure while driving DevOps best practices across the environment. What you'll be doing Designing, developing, and deploying AWS infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Building, managing, and optimising CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitLab Working across AWS services including EC2, EKS (Kubernetes), RDS, S3, Route 53, VPC and Lambda Managing containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes, including Helm deployments Implementing and maintaining DevOps practices across the full software delivery lifecycle Writing and maintaining scripts and automation (Terraform, Python, Bash, Ansible) Ensuring infrastructure security through IAM, encryption, and network security best practices Supporting operational activities, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues Configuring and maintaining monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch Collaborating with engineering teams on service design, deployment, and continuous improvement What we're looking for Current SC Clearance Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Hands-on AWS expertise (EC2, S3, EKS/Kubernetes, RDS, VPC, IAM, Route 53) Proven experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins and/or GitLab CI) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and automated deployment practices Proficiency with Git/version control and modern development workflows Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) Scripting/programming capability (e.g. Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible) Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance best practices Experience working as a Platform or DevOps Engineer (typically 5+ years) If you're currently SC Cleared and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please send a copy to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer experienced in NetDevOps to work a contract for our client until the end of March in one of several available sites, working 3 days per week on-site. This role is available preferably in Newcastle, but also in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, or Blackpool. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto Firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and strategic direction Contribute immediately to delivery work, demonstrating the ability to operate with minimal ramp up Document designs and changes clearly and consistently, supporting maintainability and knowledge sharing Essential Technical Skills Enterprise Networking Engineering Complex OSPF and BGP environments Designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows Strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns Firewall and Security Technologies Extensive experience with Palo Alto Firewalls Policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud Zero Trust and secure network design principles Data Centre & Network Architecture VXLAN/EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics Experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) Load balancing technologies (eg F5 BIG-IP: LTM/APM/ASM) Automation & NetDevOps Capability You will be expected to demonstrate a clear move away from traditional, manual networking, including: Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tooling Infrastructure as Code mindset (eg Terraform) Version control and CI/CD exposure (eg GitLab CI/CD) Applying DevOps-style practices to network and infrastructure engineering Cloud & Hybrid Experience Strong working experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or OCI) Designing and integrating hybrid cloud network solutions Understanding of cloud-native networking constructs and security models Experience & Knowledge Proven track record as a Network/Infrastructure Engineer in large-scale enterprise environments Experience delivering engineering solutions, not just supporting operations Comfortable working across multiple workstreams and priorities Experience in regulated or complex environments Nice to Have Aruba Central/ClearPass SD WAN technologies SaaS and cloud-delivered WLAN/WiFi solutions Prior experience modernising Legacy network environments If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).
26/05/2026
Contractor
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer experienced in NetDevOps to work a contract for our client until the end of March in one of several available sites, working 3 days per week on-site. This role is available preferably in Newcastle, but also in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, or Blackpool. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto Firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and strategic direction Contribute immediately to delivery work, demonstrating the ability to operate with minimal ramp up Document designs and changes clearly and consistently, supporting maintainability and knowledge sharing Essential Technical Skills Enterprise Networking Engineering Complex OSPF and BGP environments Designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows Strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns Firewall and Security Technologies Extensive experience with Palo Alto Firewalls Policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud Zero Trust and secure network design principles Data Centre & Network Architecture VXLAN/EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics Experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) Load balancing technologies (eg F5 BIG-IP: LTM/APM/ASM) Automation & NetDevOps Capability You will be expected to demonstrate a clear move away from traditional, manual networking, including: Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tooling Infrastructure as Code mindset (eg Terraform) Version control and CI/CD exposure (eg GitLab CI/CD) Applying DevOps-style practices to network and infrastructure engineering Cloud & Hybrid Experience Strong working experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or OCI) Designing and integrating hybrid cloud network solutions Understanding of cloud-native networking constructs and security models Experience & Knowledge Proven track record as a Network/Infrastructure Engineer in large-scale enterprise environments Experience delivering engineering solutions, not just supporting operations Comfortable working across multiple workstreams and priorities Experience in regulated or complex environments Nice to Have Aruba Central/ClearPass SD WAN technologies SaaS and cloud-delivered WLAN/WiFi solutions Prior experience modernising Legacy network environments If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).
Senior Cloud / DevOps Architect (DV Cleared) Clearance: Active DV clearance is essential for this role Sector: Defence & Security Location: Multiple locations + hybrid About the Role Play a key role in shaping the engineering strategy across Cloud Native and application development. You'll act as both a technical expert and an inspiring leader, driving DevOps excellence while building inclusive, high-performing teams. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and operate cloud-based platforms and systems Drive best practices across DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Implement infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and business analysts Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and resilient Champion observability through monitoring, logging, and alerting Develop reusable frameworks and tooling for wider engineering teams Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement Essential Skills & Experience DV (Developed Vetting) clearance Strong background in software engineering or IT operations Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud) Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM) Strong understanding ofDevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines Containerisation Deployment automation Experience in one or more of the following: Systems Administration Full Stack Development Virtualisation / Container platforms Configuration & environment management Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or Go) Experience implementing observability (monitoring, alerting, logging) Ability to establish and promote DevOps / SRE best practices
26/05/2026
Full time
Senior Cloud / DevOps Architect (DV Cleared) Clearance: Active DV clearance is essential for this role Sector: Defence & Security Location: Multiple locations + hybrid About the Role Play a key role in shaping the engineering strategy across Cloud Native and application development. You'll act as both a technical expert and an inspiring leader, driving DevOps excellence while building inclusive, high-performing teams. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and operate cloud-based platforms and systems Drive best practices across DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Implement infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and business analysts Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and resilient Champion observability through monitoring, logging, and alerting Develop reusable frameworks and tooling for wider engineering teams Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement Essential Skills & Experience DV (Developed Vetting) clearance Strong background in software engineering or IT operations Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud) Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM) Strong understanding ofDevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines Containerisation Deployment automation Experience in one or more of the following: Systems Administration Full Stack Development Virtualisation / Container platforms Configuration & environment management Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or Go) Experience implementing observability (monitoring, alerting, logging) Ability to establish and promote DevOps / SRE best practices
Job Description Version 1 is a digital first consultancy and service provider, and a AWS Premier Consulting Partner. As an AWS DevOps Engineer you will work in the AWS Practice to design, build and deploy cloud based solutions using AWS services, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling. Your projects will involve high profile customers in Europe and will require a mix of technical and solution focused roles. The role is varied in scope and technology, and can entail the development of innovative solutions in the cloud, delivering cloud migration projects, and helping development teams with DevOps technologies such as CI/CD pipelines and configuration management. Objectives Develop AWS Platform using Terraform and build CI/CD pipelines Work with AWS best practices Help Version 1 build our reputation with the customer Use your expertise to provide thought leadership Location: Gloucestershire offices - required to work on site 4 days a week. Support for travel and accommodation costs may be discussed. Essential Criteria Currently Security Cleared (SC) Able to work on site in Gloucestershire based offices 4 days a week Experience as an AWS DevOps Engineer or similar (Cloud Engineer or Platform Engineer) working with AWS Proficient with DevOps tooling such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Jenkins, Kubernetes, AWS CI/CD services, etc. Demonstrated experience with at least one software development language (Python, NodeJS, Java, Ruby or similar) Practical experience with Linux (RHEL, CentOS) and Bash Benefits Tech Scheme - help keep our team members up to date with the latest technology. Health and safety - private medical and life insurance coverage, free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Certification incentives - sponsored certifications and accreditations for AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat. Profit share scheme - a portion of the company's profits each quarter is distributed among employees. Career development - Pathways Career Development Quarterly programme designed to promote professional growth.
26/05/2026
Full time
Job Description Version 1 is a digital first consultancy and service provider, and a AWS Premier Consulting Partner. As an AWS DevOps Engineer you will work in the AWS Practice to design, build and deploy cloud based solutions using AWS services, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling. Your projects will involve high profile customers in Europe and will require a mix of technical and solution focused roles. The role is varied in scope and technology, and can entail the development of innovative solutions in the cloud, delivering cloud migration projects, and helping development teams with DevOps technologies such as CI/CD pipelines and configuration management. Objectives Develop AWS Platform using Terraform and build CI/CD pipelines Work with AWS best practices Help Version 1 build our reputation with the customer Use your expertise to provide thought leadership Location: Gloucestershire offices - required to work on site 4 days a week. Support for travel and accommodation costs may be discussed. Essential Criteria Currently Security Cleared (SC) Able to work on site in Gloucestershire based offices 4 days a week Experience as an AWS DevOps Engineer or similar (Cloud Engineer or Platform Engineer) working with AWS Proficient with DevOps tooling such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Jenkins, Kubernetes, AWS CI/CD services, etc. Demonstrated experience with at least one software development language (Python, NodeJS, Java, Ruby or similar) Practical experience with Linux (RHEL, CentOS) and Bash Benefits Tech Scheme - help keep our team members up to date with the latest technology. Health and safety - private medical and life insurance coverage, free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Certification incentives - sponsored certifications and accreditations for AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat. Profit share scheme - a portion of the company's profits each quarter is distributed among employees. Career development - Pathways Career Development Quarterly programme designed to promote professional growth.
Data Engineer - Multi-Cloud Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 - £65,000, depending on experience Description We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to support the design, development, and optimisation of data platforms across complex transformation programmes. This position is ideal for an engineer with hands on experience in data pipelines, cloud platforms, and ETL processes who wants to deepen their technical expertise within a collaborative, delivery-focused environment. You'll play a key role in building reliable, scalable data solutions that enable analytics, reporting, and operational use cases. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using cloud-native technologies (e.g. Spark). Support integration across cloud and on-premise data sources. Help design and implement event driven data pipelines, improving performance and scalability. Contribute to the development of data access layers and reusable ETL components. Support onboarding of new data sources, including preparation and transformation of datasets. Work with senior engineers to apply data engineering best practices and standards. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) activities. Operate within AWS and Azure environments, supporting deployment and maintenance of data solutions. Work with services including: AWS: EC2, EMR, S3, Lambda Azure: Blob Storage and related services Collaborate with wider teams to ensure data quality, reliability, and performance. Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience (Essential) Strong knowledge of data pipelines and processing frameworks (e.g. Spark or similar). Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure; exposure to both advantageous). Solid understanding of ETL processes and data integration concepts. Basic experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform) and/or CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab). Understanding of version control and collaborative development practices. Awareness of data security, governance, and compliance considerations. Experience working with event-driven architectures or streaming technologies. Exposure to data access layers and data platform design. Experience in public sector or regulated environments. Knowledge of cloud networking fundamentals. Background in fraud, analytics, or large-scale data use cases. Growing understanding of DevOps and Agile delivery practices. Commitment to writing maintainable, scalable code. Enthusiasm for automation and reusable engineering patterns. Active participation in code reviews and collaborative development sessions. Security Requirements This role requires Security Clearance (SC). Candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo the clearance process.
25/05/2026
Full time
Data Engineer - Multi-Cloud Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 - £65,000, depending on experience Description We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to support the design, development, and optimisation of data platforms across complex transformation programmes. This position is ideal for an engineer with hands on experience in data pipelines, cloud platforms, and ETL processes who wants to deepen their technical expertise within a collaborative, delivery-focused environment. You'll play a key role in building reliable, scalable data solutions that enable analytics, reporting, and operational use cases. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using cloud-native technologies (e.g. Spark). Support integration across cloud and on-premise data sources. Help design and implement event driven data pipelines, improving performance and scalability. Contribute to the development of data access layers and reusable ETL components. Support onboarding of new data sources, including preparation and transformation of datasets. Work with senior engineers to apply data engineering best practices and standards. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) activities. Operate within AWS and Azure environments, supporting deployment and maintenance of data solutions. Work with services including: AWS: EC2, EMR, S3, Lambda Azure: Blob Storage and related services Collaborate with wider teams to ensure data quality, reliability, and performance. Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience (Essential) Strong knowledge of data pipelines and processing frameworks (e.g. Spark or similar). Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure; exposure to both advantageous). Solid understanding of ETL processes and data integration concepts. Basic experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform) and/or CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab). Understanding of version control and collaborative development practices. Awareness of data security, governance, and compliance considerations. Experience working with event-driven architectures or streaming technologies. Exposure to data access layers and data platform design. Experience in public sector or regulated environments. Knowledge of cloud networking fundamentals. Background in fraud, analytics, or large-scale data use cases. Growing understanding of DevOps and Agile delivery practices. Commitment to writing maintainable, scalable code. Enthusiasm for automation and reusable engineering patterns. Active participation in code reviews and collaborative development sessions. Security Requirements This role requires Security Clearance (SC). Candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo the clearance process.
At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you'll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors. You'll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands on experience with cutting edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact. From day one, you'll work on meaningful, high profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth. We invest heavily in you-supporting continuous learning, in demand skills development, and long term career progression. You'll thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment that values curiosity, encourages reinvention, and recognises what makes you unique. We offer: Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice. In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology. Your Role and Responsibilities Working with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation Setting up and maintaining monitoring and alerting tools (for example, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios) Managing log management and aggregation tools such as the ELK Stack or Splunk Applying and maintaining security best practices aligned with DevOps principles Implementing and supporting Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes Required education None Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Proven experience applying DevOps practices and building CI/CD pipelines within AWS environments Strong scripting skills using languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell Hands on exposure to containerisation technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, on AWS Solid understanding of AWS cloud services and how to design, deploy, and manage workloads on the platform Excellent knowledge of version control systems such as Git Experience identifying, mitigating, and resolving security vulnerabilities within AWS based solutions. This role is subject to pre employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). Preferred technical and professional experience Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI). Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef). Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK Stack, Datadog). Passion for continuous learning and professional development. Desirable Certifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate Equal Opportunity Statement IBM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Other Relevant Job Details AWS DevOps Engineer - eSC or eDV Cleared Job ID 110498 City / Township / Village State / Province Hampshire, Gloucestershire, London, City of, Manchester, Leicester Country United Kingdom Work arrangement Hybrid Area of work Software Engineering Employment type Regular Position type Professional Up to 80% or 4 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements) Company Shift General (daytime)
25/05/2026
Full time
At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you'll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors. You'll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands on experience with cutting edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact. From day one, you'll work on meaningful, high profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth. We invest heavily in you-supporting continuous learning, in demand skills development, and long term career progression. You'll thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment that values curiosity, encourages reinvention, and recognises what makes you unique. We offer: Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice. In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology. Your Role and Responsibilities Working with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation Setting up and maintaining monitoring and alerting tools (for example, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios) Managing log management and aggregation tools such as the ELK Stack or Splunk Applying and maintaining security best practices aligned with DevOps principles Implementing and supporting Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes Required education None Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Proven experience applying DevOps practices and building CI/CD pipelines within AWS environments Strong scripting skills using languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell Hands on exposure to containerisation technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, on AWS Solid understanding of AWS cloud services and how to design, deploy, and manage workloads on the platform Excellent knowledge of version control systems such as Git Experience identifying, mitigating, and resolving security vulnerabilities within AWS based solutions. This role is subject to pre employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). Preferred technical and professional experience Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI). Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef). Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK Stack, Datadog). Passion for continuous learning and professional development. Desirable Certifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate Equal Opportunity Statement IBM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Other Relevant Job Details AWS DevOps Engineer - eSC or eDV Cleared Job ID 110498 City / Township / Village State / Province Hampshire, Gloucestershire, London, City of, Manchester, Leicester Country United Kingdom Work arrangement Hybrid Area of work Software Engineering Employment type Regular Position type Professional Up to 80% or 4 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements) Company Shift General (daytime)
Zaizi is looking for a Front End Developer with solid technology skills, who are also passionate about improving outcomes and the user experience. You will be confident in your own skills with a proven track record of delivering high quality software in demanding environments. You will be passionate about new technologies and keen to share it across the organisation. Our work culture is inclusive, modern, friendly, and democratic. We look for bright, positive-thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do - if that sounds like you, you'll fit right in! Role Objectives Develop software to meet user needs Follow best-practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines Write clean, secure and well-tested code Coach and mentor junior colleagues Engage with other members in an Agile team to improve software and outcomes Ways of working Demonstrable experience working in Agile teams Demonstrable experience working on product development environments based on observation, experimentation and user research Demonstrable experience working in multi-disciplinary/DevOps teams which include product owner/manager, UX designers, UX researchers, Developers, Platform engineers, etc Demonstrable experience working on continuous integration environments Requirements Coding and testing: Strong REACT experience HTML / CSS / JavaScript TypeScript Testing experience-(Unit testing/End to End testing - e.g Jest/NightwatchJS etc) Experience with AA Standard accessibility Experience with restful API's Experience developing for all major currently used browsers e.g Chrome, Edge etc. Strong performance optimisation awareness Nice to have skills Working with UK Government or public sector AWS Building component libraries Appreciation of security principals Demonstration of scalability and reusability An appreciation for UX You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We strongly encourage applicants from people of colour, the LGBTQ + community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. SC Clearance Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. For further information contact Nat Hinds-Head of Talent: Kayla Kirby-Talent Acquisition Specialist:
23/05/2026
Full time
Zaizi is looking for a Front End Developer with solid technology skills, who are also passionate about improving outcomes and the user experience. You will be confident in your own skills with a proven track record of delivering high quality software in demanding environments. You will be passionate about new technologies and keen to share it across the organisation. Our work culture is inclusive, modern, friendly, and democratic. We look for bright, positive-thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do - if that sounds like you, you'll fit right in! Role Objectives Develop software to meet user needs Follow best-practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines Write clean, secure and well-tested code Coach and mentor junior colleagues Engage with other members in an Agile team to improve software and outcomes Ways of working Demonstrable experience working in Agile teams Demonstrable experience working on product development environments based on observation, experimentation and user research Demonstrable experience working in multi-disciplinary/DevOps teams which include product owner/manager, UX designers, UX researchers, Developers, Platform engineers, etc Demonstrable experience working on continuous integration environments Requirements Coding and testing: Strong REACT experience HTML / CSS / JavaScript TypeScript Testing experience-(Unit testing/End to End testing - e.g Jest/NightwatchJS etc) Experience with AA Standard accessibility Experience with restful API's Experience developing for all major currently used browsers e.g Chrome, Edge etc. Strong performance optimisation awareness Nice to have skills Working with UK Government or public sector AWS Building component libraries Appreciation of security principals Demonstration of scalability and reusability An appreciation for UX You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We strongly encourage applicants from people of colour, the LGBTQ + community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. SC Clearance Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. For further information contact Nat Hinds-Head of Talent: Kayla Kirby-Talent Acquisition Specialist:
Principal Data Architect, Secure Government and Defence Programmes Location: UK, hybrid, client site as required Security Requirement: Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is mandatory. This role is only suitable for candidates who currently hold active DV clearance. Overview A leading UK consulting organisation delivering mission-critical digital and data transformation across defence, national security, and sensitive government environments is seeking a Principal Data Architect. This is a senior, client-facing role focused on defining and delivering secure, scalable data platforms within highly classified programmes. Due to the nature of the work and access to classified systems, only candidates with active DV clearance can be considered. Role Responsibilities Define and lead enterprise-level data architecture for complex, secure transformation programmes Architect end-to-end data platforms covering ingestion, integration, storage, governance, and analytics Design secure, resilient, and scalable architectures aligned with defence and national security requirements Translate mission and operational needs into technical data solutions Provide technical leadership across engineering teams and client stakeholders Contribute to capability growth, technical strategy, and thought leadership within secure environments Technical Environment Multi-cloud platforms and secure data environments Data lakes, warehouses, and distributed data systems Data ingestion, orchestration, and integration tooling Cloud ecosystems such as AWS, Azure, and GCP Databricks, Snowflake, and similar modern data platforms Infrastructure automation, DevOps, and secure deployment patterns Data governance, metadata, and secure access frameworks Analytics, semantic layers, and enterprise reporting platforms Seniority and Leadership Expectations Operate at Principal Consultant or equivalent leadership level Own architecture strategy across large, complex client programmes Lead multidisciplinary teams across data, engineering, and delivery functions Provide strategic technical direction and advisory support to senior stakeholdersSupport business development, technical assurance, and capability development Essential Requirements Active DV clearance (mandatory, non-negotiable) Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise data architectures Experience working in defence, national security, or highly regulated government environments Deep understanding of secure data platform design and cloud architectures Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting capability Experience leading teams and delivering complex programmes
23/05/2026
Full time
Principal Data Architect, Secure Government and Defence Programmes Location: UK, hybrid, client site as required Security Requirement: Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is mandatory. This role is only suitable for candidates who currently hold active DV clearance. Overview A leading UK consulting organisation delivering mission-critical digital and data transformation across defence, national security, and sensitive government environments is seeking a Principal Data Architect. This is a senior, client-facing role focused on defining and delivering secure, scalable data platforms within highly classified programmes. Due to the nature of the work and access to classified systems, only candidates with active DV clearance can be considered. Role Responsibilities Define and lead enterprise-level data architecture for complex, secure transformation programmes Architect end-to-end data platforms covering ingestion, integration, storage, governance, and analytics Design secure, resilient, and scalable architectures aligned with defence and national security requirements Translate mission and operational needs into technical data solutions Provide technical leadership across engineering teams and client stakeholders Contribute to capability growth, technical strategy, and thought leadership within secure environments Technical Environment Multi-cloud platforms and secure data environments Data lakes, warehouses, and distributed data systems Data ingestion, orchestration, and integration tooling Cloud ecosystems such as AWS, Azure, and GCP Databricks, Snowflake, and similar modern data platforms Infrastructure automation, DevOps, and secure deployment patterns Data governance, metadata, and secure access frameworks Analytics, semantic layers, and enterprise reporting platforms Seniority and Leadership Expectations Operate at Principal Consultant or equivalent leadership level Own architecture strategy across large, complex client programmes Lead multidisciplinary teams across data, engineering, and delivery functions Provide strategic technical direction and advisory support to senior stakeholdersSupport business development, technical assurance, and capability development Essential Requirements Active DV clearance (mandatory, non-negotiable) Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise data architectures Experience working in defence, national security, or highly regulated government environments Deep understanding of secure data platform design and cloud architectures Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting capability Experience leading teams and delivering complex programmes
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.
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, London Contract :6 Months Security Requirement Active SC Clearance required Overview We are seeking experienced Python Software Developers to support the delivery of large-scale analytics and data-driven solutions within a secure enterprise environment. The successful candidates will work on cloud-based platforms, data processing pipelines, and secure integrations while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and platform teams. This role is ideal for professionals with strong Python development expertise, cloud engineering experience, and exposure to modern DevOps and data engineering practices. Must Have: AWS services; Terraform; Apache Spark; Python; Apache Airflow; Docker; GitLab; Security scanning agent; Jupyter; Notebooks; Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications and services Build and optimize cloud-native data processing pipelines Develop and manage workflows using orchestration tools such as Airflow Work with large-scale data processing frameworks including Apache Spark Deploy and maintain containerized applications using Docker Implement infrastructure automation using Terraform Integrate solutions with enterprise data and secure file transfer systems Collaborate with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and reliable deployments Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and source control management using GitLab Support vulnerability management and security scanning processes Create technical documentation and provide knowledge-sharing support where required Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative engineering activities Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Python development Experience working with AWS cloud services Proven experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Strong knowledge of Apache Spark Experience with Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments Experience using GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipelines Understanding of security scanning and vulnerability management tools such as Trivy, Trend Micro, Wiz, or similar Experience working with Jupyter Notebooks Familiarity with secure enterprise integrations and data transfer solutions Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills Preferred Experience Experience working within secure or regulated environments Exposure to large-scale analytics or data platform projects Previous experience in public sector or enterprise-scale environments Understanding of cloud security best practices Working Arrangement Hybrid working model Approximately 60% onsite presence required in Newcastle Remaining days remote, depending on project requirements Clearance Requirement Candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain clearance.
22/05/2026
Contractor
Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, London Contract :6 Months Security Requirement Active SC Clearance required Overview We are seeking experienced Python Software Developers to support the delivery of large-scale analytics and data-driven solutions within a secure enterprise environment. The successful candidates will work on cloud-based platforms, data processing pipelines, and secure integrations while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and platform teams. This role is ideal for professionals with strong Python development expertise, cloud engineering experience, and exposure to modern DevOps and data engineering practices. Must Have: AWS services; Terraform; Apache Spark; Python; Apache Airflow; Docker; GitLab; Security scanning agent; Jupyter; Notebooks; Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications and services Build and optimize cloud-native data processing pipelines Develop and manage workflows using orchestration tools such as Airflow Work with large-scale data processing frameworks including Apache Spark Deploy and maintain containerized applications using Docker Implement infrastructure automation using Terraform Integrate solutions with enterprise data and secure file transfer systems Collaborate with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and reliable deployments Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and source control management using GitLab Support vulnerability management and security scanning processes Create technical documentation and provide knowledge-sharing support where required Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative engineering activities Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Python development Experience working with AWS cloud services Proven experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Strong knowledge of Apache Spark Experience with Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments Experience using GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipelines Understanding of security scanning and vulnerability management tools such as Trivy, Trend Micro, Wiz, or similar Experience working with Jupyter Notebooks Familiarity with secure enterprise integrations and data transfer solutions Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills Preferred Experience Experience working within secure or regulated environments Exposure to large-scale analytics or data platform projects Previous experience in public sector or enterprise-scale environments Understanding of cloud security best practices Working Arrangement Hybrid working model Approximately 60% onsite presence required in Newcastle Remaining days remote, depending on project requirements Clearance Requirement Candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain clearance.
Senior Cloud / DevOps Architect (DV Cleared) Clearance: Active DV clearance is essential for this role Sector: Defence & Security Location : Multiple locations + hybrid About the Role Play a key role in shaping the engineering strategy across Cloud Native and application development. You'll act as both a technical expert and an inspiring leader, driving DevOps excellence while building inclusive, high-performing teams. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and operate cloud-based platforms and systems Drive best practices across DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Implement infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and business analysts Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and resilient Champion observability through monitoring, logging, and alerting Develop reusable frameworks and tooling for wider engineering teams Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement Essential Skills & Experience Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance Strong background in software engineering or IT operations Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud) Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM) Strong understanding ofDevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines Containerisation Deployment automation Experience in one or more of the following: Systems Administration Full Stack Development Virtualisation / Container platforms Configuration & environment management Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or Go) Experience implementing observability (monitoring, alerting, logging) Ability to establish and promote DevOps / SRE best practices If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
22/05/2026
Full time
Senior Cloud / DevOps Architect (DV Cleared) Clearance: Active DV clearance is essential for this role Sector: Defence & Security Location : Multiple locations + hybrid About the Role Play a key role in shaping the engineering strategy across Cloud Native and application development. You'll act as both a technical expert and an inspiring leader, driving DevOps excellence while building inclusive, high-performing teams. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and operate cloud-based platforms and systems Drive best practices across DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Implement infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and business analysts Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and resilient Champion observability through monitoring, logging, and alerting Develop reusable frameworks and tooling for wider engineering teams Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement Essential Skills & Experience Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance Strong background in software engineering or IT operations Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud) Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM) Strong understanding ofDevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines Containerisation Deployment automation Experience in one or more of the following: Systems Administration Full Stack Development Virtualisation / Container platforms Configuration & environment management Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or Go) Experience implementing observability (monitoring, alerting, logging) Ability to establish and promote DevOps / SRE best practices If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
AI Code Assurance Engineer (SC / DV Cleared) Location: London / Manchester / Bristol / Hybrid Duration: 9 months We are supporting a high-impact programme within a secure government environment focused on scaling AI and data-driven capability - and are looking for engineers to play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and security of AI-generated solutions. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, engineering and assurance, supporting teams building large-scale applications powered by LLMs and modern data platforms. The Role As AI adoption accelerates, a key challenge is ensuring that code and solutions generated through AI tooling are robust, secure and production-ready. In this role, you will act as part of an engineering assurance layer, responsible for reviewing, validating and refining AI-generated outputs before they are deployed. You will work closely with DevOps, engineering and AI teams to ensure solutions meet the required standards for performance, scalability and security. Key Responsibilities Review and validate code generated through AI / LLM tools Identify issues relating to performance, scalability, security and maintainability Refactor and improve AI-generated code where required Support testing and validation of applications prior to production deployment Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to embed best practice Contribute to CI/CD and DevOps processes where appropriate What We're Looking For Strong engineering fundamentals with experience in environments where quality, validation and reliability are critical. Key skills may include: AWS Kubernetes Docker Terraform CI/CD Infrastructure as Code DevOps Cloud Engineering Software Engineering Automation Testing Ideal Backgrounds DevOps / Platform Engineers with a strong quality mindset Automation QA Engineers with coding experience Software Engineers comfortable reviewing and refactoring code Engineers with exposure to AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, LLMs etc.) Desirable Experience Experience working with AI / Machine Learning environments Exposure to data platforms or large-scale systems Background in secure or government environments Requirements Active SC or DV Clearance (essential) Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving delivery environment Why This Role This is not a traditional engineering role - it sits at the forefront of how AI is changing software delivery. You'll play a critical role in ensuring that AI-generated solutions are fit for purpose, safe and scalable, within a programme that is rapidly growing and shaping future capability.
22/05/2026
Full time
AI Code Assurance Engineer (SC / DV Cleared) Location: London / Manchester / Bristol / Hybrid Duration: 9 months We are supporting a high-impact programme within a secure government environment focused on scaling AI and data-driven capability - and are looking for engineers to play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and security of AI-generated solutions. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, engineering and assurance, supporting teams building large-scale applications powered by LLMs and modern data platforms. The Role As AI adoption accelerates, a key challenge is ensuring that code and solutions generated through AI tooling are robust, secure and production-ready. In this role, you will act as part of an engineering assurance layer, responsible for reviewing, validating and refining AI-generated outputs before they are deployed. You will work closely with DevOps, engineering and AI teams to ensure solutions meet the required standards for performance, scalability and security. Key Responsibilities Review and validate code generated through AI / LLM tools Identify issues relating to performance, scalability, security and maintainability Refactor and improve AI-generated code where required Support testing and validation of applications prior to production deployment Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to embed best practice Contribute to CI/CD and DevOps processes where appropriate What We're Looking For Strong engineering fundamentals with experience in environments where quality, validation and reliability are critical. Key skills may include: AWS Kubernetes Docker Terraform CI/CD Infrastructure as Code DevOps Cloud Engineering Software Engineering Automation Testing Ideal Backgrounds DevOps / Platform Engineers with a strong quality mindset Automation QA Engineers with coding experience Software Engineers comfortable reviewing and refactoring code Engineers with exposure to AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, LLMs etc.) Desirable Experience Experience working with AI / Machine Learning environments Exposure to data platforms or large-scale systems Background in secure or government environments Requirements Active SC or DV Clearance (essential) Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving delivery environment Why This Role This is not a traditional engineering role - it sits at the forefront of how AI is changing software delivery. You'll play a critical role in ensuring that AI-generated solutions are fit for purpose, safe and scalable, within a programme that is rapidly growing and shaping future capability.
Zaizi is looking for a Front End Developer with solid technology skills, who are also passionate about improving outcomes and the user experience. You will be confident in your own skills with a proven track record of delivering high quality software in demanding environments. You will be passionate about new technologies and keen to share it across the organisation. Our work culture is inclusive, modern, friendly, and democratic. We look for bright, positive-thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do - if that sounds like you, you'll fit right in! Role Objectives Develop software to meet user needs Follow best-practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines Write clean, secure and well-tested code Coach and mentor junior colleagues Engage with other members in an Agile team to improve software and outcomes Ways of working Demonstrable experience working in Agile teams Demonstrable experience working on product development environments based on observation, experimentation and user research Demonstrable experience working in multi-disciplinary/DevOps teams which include product owner/manager, UX designers, UX researchers, Developers, Platform engineers, etc Demonstrable experience working on continuous integration environments Requirements Coding and testing: Strong REACT experience HTML / CSS / JavaScript TypeScript Testing experience-(Unit testing/End to End testing - e.g Jest/NightwatchJS etc) Experience with AA Standard accessibility Experience with restful API's Experience developing for all major currently used browsers e.g Chrome, Edge etc. Strong performance optimisation awareness Nice to have skills Working with UK Government or public sector AWS Building component libraries Appreciation of security principals Demonstration of scalability and reusability An appreciation for UX You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We strongly encourage applicants from people of colour, the LGBTQ + community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. SC Clearance Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. For further information contact Nat Hinds-Head of Talent: Kayla Kirby-Talent Acquisition Specialist:
22/05/2026
Full time
Zaizi is looking for a Front End Developer with solid technology skills, who are also passionate about improving outcomes and the user experience. You will be confident in your own skills with a proven track record of delivering high quality software in demanding environments. You will be passionate about new technologies and keen to share it across the organisation. Our work culture is inclusive, modern, friendly, and democratic. We look for bright, positive-thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do - if that sounds like you, you'll fit right in! Role Objectives Develop software to meet user needs Follow best-practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines Write clean, secure and well-tested code Coach and mentor junior colleagues Engage with other members in an Agile team to improve software and outcomes Ways of working Demonstrable experience working in Agile teams Demonstrable experience working on product development environments based on observation, experimentation and user research Demonstrable experience working in multi-disciplinary/DevOps teams which include product owner/manager, UX designers, UX researchers, Developers, Platform engineers, etc Demonstrable experience working on continuous integration environments Requirements Coding and testing: Strong REACT experience HTML / CSS / JavaScript TypeScript Testing experience-(Unit testing/End to End testing - e.g Jest/NightwatchJS etc) Experience with AA Standard accessibility Experience with restful API's Experience developing for all major currently used browsers e.g Chrome, Edge etc. Strong performance optimisation awareness Nice to have skills Working with UK Government or public sector AWS Building component libraries Appreciation of security principals Demonstration of scalability and reusability An appreciation for UX You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We strongly encourage applicants from people of colour, the LGBTQ + community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. SC Clearance Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. For further information contact Nat Hinds-Head of Talent: Kayla Kirby-Talent Acquisition Specialist:
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled AWS DevOps/Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and high-performing cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong DevOps expertise combined with data engineering capabilities, working across modern cloud technologies and automation frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Translate technical requirements into effective DevOps toolchains to enable product delivery Design and implement resilient, scalable, and highly available services Automate infrastructure, deployments, and testing using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Ensure deployment strategies are repeatable, scalable, and reliable Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to junior team members Support delivery teams by troubleshooting and resolving complex cloud-related issues Work with data pipelines and processing frameworks to ensure data quality and reliability Perform data analysis to identify and resolve root causes of issues Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions Key Skills & Experience: Strong expertise in AWS cloud services, including: CloudWatch, IAM, S3, Glue, ECR, EC2, EMR, DynamoDB, Lake Formation Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Proficiency in Python, SQL, and familiarity with PySpark Experience with Apache Spark and data processing frameworks Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration Experience using Jupyter Notebooks and/or Amazon Athena for data querying and validation Strong understanding of EMR and log analysis Experience with GitLab for CI/CD pipelines, release tagging, and version control Knowledge of Docker and containerisation Understanding of encryption techniques (Server Side and client-side) Familiarity with Amazon Textract and Comprehend Strong understanding of data modelling concepts, including dimensional models and slowly changing dimensions Additional Skills: Ability to translate customer requirements into functional technical solutions Familiarity with engineering best practices and standards Strong understanding of data structures and solution design principles Experience working in agile delivery environments Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.
22/05/2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled AWS DevOps/Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and high-performing cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong DevOps expertise combined with data engineering capabilities, working across modern cloud technologies and automation frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Translate technical requirements into effective DevOps toolchains to enable product delivery Design and implement resilient, scalable, and highly available services Automate infrastructure, deployments, and testing using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Ensure deployment strategies are repeatable, scalable, and reliable Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to junior team members Support delivery teams by troubleshooting and resolving complex cloud-related issues Work with data pipelines and processing frameworks to ensure data quality and reliability Perform data analysis to identify and resolve root causes of issues Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions Key Skills & Experience: Strong expertise in AWS cloud services, including: CloudWatch, IAM, S3, Glue, ECR, EC2, EMR, DynamoDB, Lake Formation Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Proficiency in Python, SQL, and familiarity with PySpark Experience with Apache Spark and data processing frameworks Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration Experience using Jupyter Notebooks and/or Amazon Athena for data querying and validation Strong understanding of EMR and log analysis Experience with GitLab for CI/CD pipelines, release tagging, and version control Knowledge of Docker and containerisation Understanding of encryption techniques (Server Side and client-side) Familiarity with Amazon Textract and Comprehend Strong understanding of data modelling concepts, including dimensional models and slowly changing dimensions Additional Skills: Ability to translate customer requirements into functional technical solutions Familiarity with engineering best practices and standards Strong understanding of data structures and solution design principles Experience working in agile delivery environments Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.
