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Cloud Engineer - Consultant / Senior Consultant Digital Excellence Hybrid UK Wide Locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow Type: Permanent (Hybrid Working) Salary: Consultant: £45,000 - £55,000 / Senior Consultant: £60,000 - £70,000 Shape the Future of Cloud Engineering We're looking for skilled Cloud Engineers to join a growing Digital Excellence practice delivering impactful transformation programmes across multiple industries. This role has a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , helping organisations modernise and scale their cloud environments using cutting-edge DevOps practices. Your Role As a Cloud Engineer, you'll work in collaborative, cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimise cloud-native platforms. Key responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure (primarily Azure and GCP) Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines and automation Implement monitoring, alerting, and performance optimisation Ensure security, compliance, and system reliability Troubleshoot production issues and provide operational support Collaborate with architects, developers, and stakeholders Champion DevOps culture and best practices Mentor team members and support capability development Core technologies: Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker Terraform Git Jenkins GitHub/GitLab Monitoring: Grafana Dynatrace Cloud-native tools What You'll Also Be Involved In Supporting client engagements, proposals, and bids Contributing to internal innovation and thought leadership Developing new propositions and services Gaining certifications and expanding your cloud expertise About You Essential: Active SC Clearance (or eligible to obtain it) Strong experience with Azure and/or GCP (AWS experience is beneficial but not essential) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and practices Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) Hands-on experience with Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g. Grafana, Dynatrace) Scripting experience (e.g. Bash/Shell) Experience using version control tools (Git, GitHub, GitLab) Experience working in Agile environments Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable: Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Packer) Exposure to testing tools (Selenium, Cucumber) Experience supporting modern application stacks (Java, Node.js, SQL/NoSQL)

Role: Senior Software Engineer Location: Crewe - Hybrid Employment Type: Full-time, permanent Department: Software Engineering Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineerr with strong TypeScript and Node.js expertise? This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing technology division building intelligent, data-driven telematics and connected vehicle solutions used globally. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer Developer , you will design, build and maintain complex SaaS products running on a modern microservices architecture hosted in AWS . You'll act as both a hands-on technical contributor and a mentor to other developers, ensuring backend systems are scalable, reliable and secure. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact software and contribute to the continuous evolution of a cutting-edge telematics platform. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Node.js and TypeScript Lead by example and mentor junior and mid-level engineers Collaborate closely with front-end, DevOps and product teams to deliver robust features Manage and improve a microservices architecture spanning 70+ repositories Support and enhance automated CI/CD pipelines and Terraform-provisioned AWS environments Troubleshoot complex system issues and ensure high platform reliability Drive continuous improvement in architecture, performance, and security What They're Looking For Essential Experience: Proven commercial experience with Node.js and TypeScript Strong understanding of microservices and cloud architecture (AWS preferred) Proficiency in Docker , CI/CD and modern deployment pipelines Ability to design and maintain backend services at scale Solid problem-solving and analytical skills Desirable: Experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases Background working in Agile teams and contributing to process improvement Personal Qualities You'll thrive in this role if you're proactive, technically curious, and motivated by solving complex engineering challenges. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, mentoring others, and taking ownership of your solutions from design to deployment. Why Apply? Work on high-scale global products within a growing technology business Collaborative environment that values technical innovation and autonomy Flexible hybrid working arrangement from the Crewe head office Excellent opportunities for career progression and technical leadership If you're a Senior Software Engineer Developer looking to make an impact on innovative, large-scale software systems, click apply now to join a high-performing engineering team that values your expertise.

Lead Cloud Architect (must be eligible for SC clearance) 80,000 - 120,000 dependant on experience plus benefits Full Time / Permanent Hybrid - 3 days a week in Stevenage, The Company Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis employs over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today's rapidly evolving markets. The Role The Lead Cloud Architect will act as the senior technical authority within the IT & Digital Practice, responsible for defining, governing, and assuring end-to-end solution delivery across complex digital transformation programmes. This role provides architectural leadership across cloud, data, software integration, and application domains, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, cost-efficient, and aligned with enterprise and customer strategies. You will work closely with Programme Managers, Solution Architects, and senior customer stakeholders to shape solution direction, make key technical decisions, and establish technical standards across multiple disciplines. This is a hybrid role with the successful candidate required to be in the Stevenage head office 3 days a week on average. You must either hold or be eligible for SC clearance. Responsibilities Own the overall technical vision and end-to-end solution architecture for one or more major programmes. Define and maintain architecture blueprints, patterns, and principles aligned with enterprise and cloud standards. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies that support business and digital goals. Ensure all technical solutions align with business outcomes, regulatory obligations, and security requirements. Serve as the final escalation point for architectural and design decisions across delivery workstreams. Approve key design artefacts, including high- and low-level designs, integration models, and security architectures. Oversee technical risk management and mitigate architectural issues early in the lifecycle. Ensure consistent use of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices across AWS and Azure environments. Maintain high-quality solution documentation and assurance artefacts. Support programme planning by translating architecture into actionable delivery plans. Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary delivery teams. Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate solution direction, risks, and recommendations. Define and maintain solution design and architecture governance standards. Champion secure, well-architected, and cost-optimised cloud solutions through formal design reviews. Mentor and develop Solution Architects, Data Architects, and Technical Leads across the practice. Skills and Experience Extensive experience in solution architecture, with at least 3 years in a lead or principal capacity. Proven experience designing and governing complex, multi-cloud or hybrid solutions. Deep technical expertise in cloud, data, integration, and security architecture. Strong understanding of enterprise data platforms (Databricks, S3, Redshift), integration patterns (API Gateway, AppFlow, Logic Apps), and cloud-native services. Demonstrable leadership in delivering large-scale transformation or digital programmes. Proficiency in DevOps tooling (Terraform, GitHub, CodePipeline, Azure DevOps) and CI/CD practices. Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical decision-making capabilities. Must be AWS Certified Solutions Architect Additional Azure Solutions Architect and TOGAF certifications also preferred. Must already hold or be eligible for SC clearance. Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Linux Systems Operations Engineer - AWS Hybrid - Sandbach (3 days onsite) Competitive + bonus & benefits Applause IT are working with a large, product-led technology business to hire a Linux Systems Operations Engineer into their growing Technology & Data function. This is a hands-on infrastructure role focused on Linux, AWS and automation, supporting both internal platforms and customer-facing systems at scale. You'll sit within a collaborative infrastructure team, working closely with DevOps and Software Engineering to keep platforms secure, scalable and reliable. The role You'll take ownership across the Linux estate while supporting and improving cloud infrastructure in AWS. Day-to-day, you'll be: Supporting and maintaining a Linux server environment (Ubuntu, Apache/Nginx, MySQL/Postgres) Supporting and developing AWS infrastructure (EC2, ECS, Lambda, VPC, Route53, S3, RDS, CloudWatch) Automating builds, scaling, patching and monitoring Working alongside DevOps and Engineering teams to support delivery Improving resilience, security and operational efficiency Documenting systems and following structured change management Managing SLAs and balancing competing priorities This is a role with real scope to shape how infrastructure is run, not just keep the lights on. What we're looking for We're open to strong mid-level through to senior engineers. You don't need everything below, but experience in most areas is important: Strong Linux systems experience Solid exposure to AWS cloud environments Experience with automation / configuration tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or similar) Scripting skills in Python and/or Bash Working knowledge of Windows Server / Active Directory Good understanding of security fundamentals Comfortable working in a change-controlled, production environment Benefits Annual bonus Pension & life assurance Electric vehicle & fuel schemes Private wellbeing & healthcare support Cycle to work scheme Interested? If you're a Linux / AWS-focused infrastructure engineer looking for a role with ownership, stability and room to grow, we'd love to talk. Apply now or contact Applause IT for a confidential discussion.

Senior Data Engineer London (Hybrid Working) Full-time Permanent 80,000 - 90,000 (depending on experience) About the Company: Viqu Energy is working with a fast-growing tech company building solutions at the forefront of the energy transition. As the grid shifts toward renewables, their platform helps optimise and trade large-scale battery storage and renewable assets, supporting a more flexible, reliable, and low-carbon energy system. You'll be part of a collaborative, inclusive team solving complex problems in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. About the Role: We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and scale the data infrastructure behind the company's platform. Data is central to their work, from power market analytics to real-time asset telemetry. You'll focus on delivering robust data products (not just pipelines), enabling data-driven decisions across the business and for their clients. You'll work closely with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to help shape the future of energy systems. What You'll Do: Design and build scalable data services within a modern architecture. Develop ETL pipelines for efficient data ingestion and transformation. Enable advanced analytics and optimisation of energy assets. Apply DevOps best practices using Terraform and AWS. Maintain high standards of data quality and reliability. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions. Mentor team members and promote best practices. About You: Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience) Strong experience with data pipelines, storage, and platforms Advanced Python skills and production-level coding experience Experience building and deploying data services end-to-end Solid understanding of ETL and data engineering best practices Experience with SQL/NoSQL, APIs, and cloud platforms Familiarity with big data tools and MLOps concepts Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills Main Tech Stack: Python AWS (S3, Athena), Terraform, Docker Prefect, Pulsar PostgreSQL, Cassandra GitLab CI/CD What's On Offer: 25 days holiday + bank holidays + festive closure Flexible, hybrid working Enhanced parental leave Annual salary reviews Learning & development budget + paid memberships Inclusive culture, employee networks, and regular socials Sound good to you? Send your CV to Lily at Viqu Energy today!

Head of Cloud Platforms Salary: up to £95,000Contract: Permanent We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Head of Cloud Platforms. This is a senior leadership role sitting within the IT department, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations. The Role You will lead the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, taking ownership of the strategic direction and day-to-day management of cloud platforms (AWS & Azure), DevOps tooling, and systems integration (middleware). You will define the long-term technical roadmap, oversee CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and ensure platforms are secure, reliable, and cost-effective.Working closely with software development, infrastructure, cyber security, and business teams, you will align platform engineering with the wider digital strategy, drive automation, and act as a technical leader and mentor across their team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery Define and implement cloud architecture, automation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and M365 Drive adoption of IaC and automated deployment processes Oversee systems integration architecture, ensuring compatibility and performance across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments Lead incident response, disaster recovery planning, and BCP/DR testing Monitor platform performance and establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, security, and uptime Lead security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management, working alongside Cyber Security teams Mentor senior technical leads and support their professional development Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability Skills and Experience Required: Deep knowledge of AWS (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch, EKS) and Microsoft Azure Experience managing and delivering within multi-cloud environments Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform) Experience deploying and maintaining Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Amazon Linux) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with middleware technologies, including AWS SQS/SNS and API Gateway Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python Proven experience managing technical teams and providing clear direction Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Senior Golang Developer - Kubernetes - Financial Services Excellent opportunity opens for an experienced Developer strong on Golang with experience in AWS and Kubernetes to join a highly regarded Financial Services entity's London office. You will act as the team lead and play a key role in building mission-critical financial applications that power trading, investment, and risk management systems across the firm. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are eager to apply your technical expertise to the financial services industry, this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Back End services using GoLang to support financial applications and services , including trading platforms, investment systems, and risk management tools. Build and deploy cloud-based solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and Lambda to create scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring seamless orchestration, scaling, and resilience in a cloud environment. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while following best practices for financial systems development, focusing on performance and security. Collaborate with other development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, and ensure that applications meet financial regulatory standards and business needs. Optimize the performance of Back End services, ensuring low-latency responses and high availability, critical for financial services. Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring systems to ensure the reliability and stability of production systems. Proactively identify issues and bottlenecks in existing systems and propose solutions to improve the system's performance and scalability. Stay updated with new tools, technologies, and industry trends in cloud computing, containerization, and financial systems to continuously improve development practices and outcomes. Ideal Skills: Proven experience (2+ years) in GoLang Back End development, with a strong focus on performance optimization and building scalable systems for high-volume, high-frequency financial applications. Strong experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and other cloud-native technologies. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in a cloud environment. Solid understanding of financial systems and services, particularly in areas such as trading platforms, investment management, and risk analytics. Experience in building microservices architectures and working with APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) to integrate various systems. Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices. Experience with database systems (relational and NoSQL) and working with financial data. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools to streamline the development life cycle, such as infrastructure-as-code (eg, Terraform or CloudFormation). Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring uptime and performance in high-pressure, mission-critical scenarios. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced financial environment. Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, etc.) to create efficient and scalable solutions. Knowledge of financial industry regulations and standards, particularly around data security and privacy. Familiarity with event-driven architectures or message queues (eg, Kafka, RabbitMQ) for Real Time data processing. Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous delivery tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. Understanding of performance monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Datadog. Interested? Please Apply! Golang Go AWS Kubernetes Terraform Bank Banking Finance Financial Services Crypto Blockchain Web3 Trading Exchange Digital Assets Hybrid Flexible Developer Software Engineer Backend Developer Golang Engineer Kafka Apache Kafka RabbitMQ AWS Lambda Cloud Platform

Head of Cloud Platforms Salary: up to £95,000 Contract: Permanent We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Head of Cloud Platforms. This is a senior leadership role sitting within the IT department, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations. The Role You will lead the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, taking ownership of the strategic direction and day-to-day management of cloud platforms (AWS & Azure), DevOps tooling, and systems integration (middleware). You will define the long-term technical roadmap, oversee CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and ensure platforms are secure, reliable, and cost-effective. Working closely with software development, infrastructure, cyber security, and business teams, you will align platform engineering with the wider digital strategy, drive automation, and act as a technical leader and mentor across their team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery Define and implement cloud architecture, automation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and M365 Drive adoption of IaC and automated deployment processes Oversee systems integration architecture, ensuring compatibility and performance across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments Lead incident response, disaster recovery planning, and BCP/DR testing Monitor platform performance and establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, security, and uptime Lead security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management, working alongside Cyber Security teams Mentor senior technical leads and support their professional development Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability Skills and Experience Required: Deep knowledge of AWS (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch, EKS) and Microsoft Azure Experience managing and delivering within multi-cloud environments Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform) Experience deploying and maintaining Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Amazon Linux) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with middleware technologies, including AWS SQS/SNS and API Gateway Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python Proven experience managing technical teams and providing clear direction Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

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

Senior Cloud / Platform Engineering role Senior Cloud Engineer - Hybrid (Manchester) - Government Project Salary: 70,000 - 73,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Senior Cloud Engineer - Hybrid (Manchester) - Government Project Salary: 70,000 - 73,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Are you an experienced Cloud Engineer ready to step into a senior role where you can lead, influence, and deliver at scale? We're looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to play a key role in delivering secure, high-performing cloud platforms for a major UK government programme based in Manchester. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working across home, office, and client environments, while remaining closely connected to impactful project delivery. The Opportunity As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you'll be a core member of a high-performing Cloud Pod-guiding technical delivery while mentoring others and shaping best practices. You'll balance hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities, helping to design and evolve modern cloud platforms that underpin critical public services. This is an opportunity to influence architecture, drive innovation, and contribute to the continuous improvement of both platforms and people. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design, build, and optimisation of scalable cloud platforms using a code-first approach Driving best practices across Infrastructure as Code, automation, and platform standardisation Acting as a technical mentor within your pod, supporting and upskilling engineers Collaborating across teams to deliver secure, resilient, and high-quality cloud solutions Championing Agile delivery, contributing to sprint planning and technical direction Enhancing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to improve efficiency and reliability Contributing to engineering strategy, reusable assets, and internal standards What We're Looking For Proven experience in a Senior Cloud / Platform Engineering role Strong expertise in AWS and/or Azure environments Advanced experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) Solid experience with Git-based version control (e.g. GitHub) Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps principles Experience with Kubernetes, Ansible , and container-based architectures Strong foundation in infrastructure, networking, and security principles Experience working in Agile teams , with the ability to lead and influence What's in It for You 70,000 - 73,000 base salary + comprehensive benefits Unlimited training budget for certifications and external learning Clear pathway into leadership and architecture roles Private healthcare and wellbeing support Flexible, hybrid working environment Opportunity to work on high-impact, secure government programmes Why Join? You'll be part of a collaborative, engineering-led culture where your expertise is valued and your ideas shape real outcomes. This is your opportunity to lead from the front, work on meaningful projects, and accelerate your career in a supportive, high-performing environment. If you're ready to take the next step into a senior role and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Principal Cloud Engineer Salary: 90,000 - 98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Principal Cloud Engineer Salary: 90,000 - 98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Are you a Cloud Engineering leader ready to shape strategy, influence large-scale platforms, and drive engineering excellence? We're seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to lead the design and evolution of secure, enterprise-grade cloud environments for a major UK government programme in Manchester. This hybrid role offers flexibility across home, office, and client site, while placing you at the centre of high-impact, mission-critical delivery. The Opportunity As a Principal Cloud Engineer, you'll operate at the forefront of technical leadership-setting direction, defining standards, and guiding multiple Cloud Pods. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term organisational goals. This role goes beyond delivery-you'll influence architecture, mentor senior engineers, and play a key role in shaping the future of cloud engineering within the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Defining and driving cloud architecture strategy across multiple teams and platforms Leading the design of scalable, secure, and reusable cloud solutions using a code-first approach Establishing best practices across Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and platform engineering Providing technical leadership and mentorship to senior and mid-level engineers Collaborating with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business and programme outcomes Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies Overseeing and enhancing CI/CD, automation, and cloud governance frameworks Acting as a key decision-maker on complex technical challenges and architecture What We're Looking For Extensive experience in Cloud / Platform Engineering , with time spent in a senior or principal capacity Deep expertise in AWS and/or Azure at an architectural level Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred) Strong experience with Git-based workflows (e.g. GitHub) Proven track record of designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices at scale Expertise in Kubernetes, containerisation , and automation tools such as Ansible Strong understanding of networking, security, and enterprise architecture principles Experience leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and setting technical direction Background working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to operate at a principal level-where your decisions shape platforms, teams, and outcomes. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture that values innovation, leadership, and continuous growth. If you're ready to lead at scale and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

IntaPeople are currently representing a client based in South Wales who due to a substantial amount of growth now require an experienced Platform Engineering Manager/Director to join and lead their core production team along side the Chief Technology Officer. This role is about shaping how their platforms scale, ensuring resilience, and embedding long term DevOps principles across the business whilst using tools like Terraform/Ansible frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and infrastructure design. The Platform Engineer will be responsible for running their largest systems within their industry in the UK and having recently launched in the USA, they now are building within this resource area. Their an on-premise first business of which 90% of their workload-intensive applications run on Proxmox Servers which requires robust on-prem operations with hybrid cloud integrations. Please note, this is a hands on Management/Director position and not a hands off people leadership role. This position would suit a Principal/Lead level Engineer who is looking for more autonomy, responsibilities and progression. Key Skills/Experience (at a glance): Their platform has matured significantly in recent years and candidates should have demonstrable experience across most of the following: Proven experience as a Senior/Principal/Lead Platform/Infrastructure Engineer. Proven experience with people leadership. Proven experience running fast moving projects and teams. Strong server experience using tools such as Proxmox and vSphere hypervisor clusters (or similar). Experience with HP MSA SAN storage, Unifi networking, pfSense routing. Experience working within a cloud environment using cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Digital Ocean Monitoring: Uptime Robot, Grafana, Sentry, and custom application-level tooling. Experience using operating systems such as Linux. Strong experience with databases such as MySQL For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to make a major impact in a scaling, founder-led business with a track record of continuous product development and an ambitious growth plan. KEY CHALLENGES THE NEW PLATFORM MANAGER/DIRECTOR WILL OWN Platform stability at scale their infrastructure is doubling approximately every three months. Downtime has direct and significant commercial impact, and incidents can occur at any time. AI tooling support They are actively using and expanding AI-assisted development tooling (Replit, Claude Code, currently cloud-based). They are also scoping local model deployment: Minimax M1 (229B) within two months, with Kimi K2 and DeepSeek to follow later in the year. New data centre build They are relocating to new offices (across the road from their current setup), where they will be constructing their own data centre. The incoming team will be central to this move/setup. Reducing the teams production bottleneck. The new manager/director in particular must be capable of owning the platform function with genuine autonomy. Resilience: Disaster recovery, backups, and replication across multiple data layers are constant priorities. Extreme velocity: They push code to production up to 4 times per day, running fast and breaking things, but aiming to remain online as much as possible. The core platform team between them covers platform trading core hours across two time zones UK: 07 00 and USA: 11 00. As well as providing out-of-hours emergency support on a rota basis set between the team. This organisation is a self-funded, profitable business that has set strong growth plans for 2026/2027. They are investing heavily within their own software and infrastructure platforms. This is an excellent time to join the team right now as you will play a pivotal role in shaping how that growth is supported. Role overview Platform Engineering Manager/Director Bridgend / Hybrid (3-4days per week) Salary £60,00 - £75,000 depending on experience 28days annual leave (inc. BH) increasing with length of service New office equipment such as Macbook etc Performance based bonuses Flexi time working structure Cycle to work scheme For more information please contact Nathan Handley on (phone number removed) or click APPLY now to be considered. Please note: We can provide sponsorship to candidates who are already living and working within the UK and have an established based within a commutable distance of the office. Candidates without this criteria should not apply as applications will not be processed. Candidates must be willing to work onsite 3-4 days per week in Bridgend/South Wales We would consider serious relocators but candidates must show willingness to attend interviews in person

I'm looking for a DevOps Platform Manager to lead and grow my clients platform capability, supporting the delivery of scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure for their business. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DevOps professional ready to step into management, or for a senior engineer looking to progress into a leadership role. Key Areas Overseeing the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure on Azure or AWS. Driving Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform. Building and optimising CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery. Implementing and maintaining monitoring and observability with Prometheus and Grafana. Enabling team collaboration and incident response through Slack and other ChatOps tools. Leading, mentoring, and supporting engineers (or preparing to step into people management if you're progressing into the role). Key Experience Strong hands-on experience with Azure or AWS. Solid background with Terraform and IaC. Proven use of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.). Knowledge of Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring. Familiarity with collaboration tools like Slack. Either: Prior management/team lead experience, or A Senior DevOps engineer ready to progress into a managerial role. (Bonus) Background in the telecommunications industry. Benefits Competitive salary of £65k. Hybrid working - only 2 days per week in our Newcastle office. Pension 34 days holiday Flexible hours Bonus Work with cutting-edge cloud and DevOps technologies in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Cloud Engineer Stafford £45,000-£55,000 Oscar Technology has partnered with a leading MSP near Stafford to recruit for a skilled Cloud Engineer to join their team. Job Description As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the build and upkeep of reliable, scalable, and secure cloud platforms that drive business-critical services. Working alongside senior engineers and architects, you'll contribute to delivering high-quality solutions through automation, optimisation, and best practice adoption. Responsibilities Include: Assist with deploying and managing cloud infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid environments. Contribute to infrastructure builds using IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Track system health, security, performance, and spend with appropriate monitoring and alerting solutions. Help investigate and resolve incidents affecting cloud platforms and services. Work with senior colleagues to create and maintain reusable infrastructure templates and deployment patterns. Develop scripts and automation to minimise manual work and speed up delivery processes. Maintain accurate documentation for infrastructure, support processes, and runbooks. Essential Skills: 1-3 years of hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates). Experience with Linux/Unix or Windows server administration in cloud or virtualised environments. Basic understanding of networking concepts such as VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls, and VPNs. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Exposure to scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks. Understanding of monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Stackdriver, or similar). Experience working collaboratively in Agile or DevOps environments (advantageous). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals) are beneficial but not mandatory. Cloud Engineer Stafford £45,000-£55,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Head Resourcing is delighted to be partnering with one of the UK's leading retail banks to recruit an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer for their Leeds-based team. The Opportunity This is a fantastic chance to join a forward-thinking digital engineering team where you'll focus on improving and maintaining the tools and processes that support continuous integration, automated testing, and software delivery pipelines . The role is highly collaborative and hands-on, with a strong emphasis on automation, resilience, and enabling faster, more reliable software releases. As well as technical delivery, you'll play an important part in championing DevOps culture -helping teams adopt agile practices, embedding continuous improvement, and sharing expertise across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and release frameworks. Provide operational support and optimisation for applications running in cloud environments (public and private). Build and manage solutions with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, service mesh). Drive automation and scalability through infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation). Contribute across the full software lifecycle-from planning through to production. Mentor colleagues and act as a point of leadership in modern engineering practices. Work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges. What We're Looking For Strong background in cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, AWS, or OCP. Hands-on experience with DevOps toolchains (Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube, Git, Maven). Solid programming ability-ideally in Java or JavaScript , though Python, Golang, or Rust are also valuable. Experience with containers and orchestration frameworks . Demonstrated ability to mentor or lead within technical teams . A collaborative approach, with an interest in driving cultural and process improvements. Salary : Depending on experience Pension Discretionary Bonus This role is Hybrid 2 days per week onsite in Leeds. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with deep expertise in network appliances to join our client's growing infrastructure and DevOps team for a 12 months contract working 60% on-site in either Leeds, Manchester, or Birmingham. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, migrating and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure, with a particular focus on network and cloud environments. This role requires advanced hands-on experience with F5, Palo Alto, CheckPoint Firewalls, Zscalar and AWS, alongside fluency in modern DevOps tools and practices. Key Responsibilities Design, implementation, and administration of F5 appliances in AWS. Converge multiple solutions of network patterns and create a self service, single pattern for the service. Configure and manage network security appliances, particularly Palo Alto and CheckPoint Firewalls in enterprise environments. Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI. Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC/CaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize systems, networks, and application performance across hybrid environments. Collaborate with security, development, and operations teams to enforce DevSecOps best practices. Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes. Maintain and document configurations, processes, and network topologies. Required Qualifications Extensive hands-on experience with F5 load balancers expertise. Strong experience with Firewall platforms: Palo Alto Networks and CheckPoint. Strong experience in Zscalar is preferable Solid understanding of networking protocols and concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL/TLS, routing, etc.). Proficient with AWS services including EC2, ELB, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, S3,VPC Lattice, Transit Gateway, VPN and more. Practical knowledge of DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform. Strong Scripting skills (Bash, Python, or equivalent). Experience in managing production systems, preferably in regulated or high-availability environ-ments. Experience in mentoring junior members of the team If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.

Senior Software Engineer Hybrid Working – 3 Days in the office per week Central Manchester based Salary range: £80,000 - £90,000 Are you a highly experienced senior software engineer with expertise Java, Spring boot, AWS and Terraform? Looking for a hybrid working role where you can be in the office a few days per week collaborating with other developers? SR2 are partnered with an exciting new client based in central Manchester, they are a smaller sized business but well established and stable. The client are looking to recruit a Senior Java Software Engineer to lead the development on platform engineering for their Java-based backend. You’ll be helping to expand their infrastructure-as-code, and working as a strong advocate of DevOps principals – so experience with AWS and Terraform would be a big preference. We’re looking for someone who also enjoys mentoring and supporting less experienced developers, to support with their progression – whilst this isn’t a “managerial” type of role, we are looking for someone who can mentor. If you are someone who has experience leading on projects, building and architecting a Java-based platform all whilst collaborating with developers, designers, stakeholders and can take ownership of new feature development then you are exactly who we’re looking for! Technologies in use: Java, Spring boot, AWS, Terraform, Docker, Vue.js, TypeScript, NoSQL databases + more! Role requirements: Senior/Lead experience as a Java developer using Spring boot Experience with AWS and Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) Ability to lead on projects and mentor less experienced engineers Advocate of DevOps principles Knowledge of NoSQL databased Manchester based, and can commit to 3 days per week in the office Please let me in touch today with your CV to be considered for the role