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Senior Data Engineer Hybrid-working (Manchester + Home-based) c£60,000 to £75,000 per year (DOE) Plus an excellent company benefits package (including Private Healthcare, Bonuses, Professional Accreditations and Subscriptions, 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, etc.) The Opportunity: We are supporting a leading IT Consultancy operating at the forefront of digital services and transformation across the UK public sector are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in designing and delivering modern, scalable data platforms that support critical national services. Working within collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams, you will take ownership of end-to-end data engineering delivery across greenfield and transformation initiatives. You will influence technical direction, guide engineering best practice, and support the development of high-quality, robust data services that operate at enterprise scale. You will be consulting across modern cloud ecosystems and data technologies, with opportunities to deepen expertise in Python, SQL, cloud-native data tooling, orchestration platforms and streaming technologies across AWS, Azure and GCP. Skills and Experience: Proven experience delivering production-grade data engineering solutions within complex environments Strong Python skills for building, testing and operating scalable data pipelines Experience working with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP) Strong SQL expertise and experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server Experience working with NoSQL technologies such as DynamoDB, MongoDB or similar Hands-on Kafka (or equivalent streaming) and workflow orchestration (Airflow) experience Strong understanding of data architecture patterns including data lakes, warehouses and event-driven architectures Experience of consulting across Agile delivery environments, implementing data quality, validation and monitoring frameworks Role and Responsibilities: Lead the design, build and delivery of data platforms and services across the full engineering life cycle Own technical delivery of data pipelines, models and platform components, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable and maintainable Design, develop and deploy ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, transform and optimise large-scale datasets Build and operate event-driven architectures (Kafka) and orchestrate workflows (Airflow) Apply strong data architecture principles across data lakes, warehouses and event-driven solutions Develop and maintain streaming pipelines using technologies such as Kafka Implement monitoring and observability solutions using tooling such as Prometheus and Grafana Ensure data quality, validation and governance processes are built into engineering workflows Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and stakeholders (client-facing), translating business requirements into robust engineering solutions Support delivery planning activities, including estimation, risk identification and dependency management Mentor and support other engineers, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence Applications: Please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

Great opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join a mission-driven organisation building systems that process and verify complex open-source information. You'd join a small engineering department and would work in a cross functional product team responsible for building highly scalable, cloud-native, serverless systems in a collaborative DevOps environment. The teams are responsible for all aspects of the product they work on, from ideation through to supporting systems in production, so you should be confident in practices like system design, testing, deployment, observability and monitoring. This position would suit someone looking for a role with a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges. Skills: TypeScript (Node, React) and AWS (serverless) REST APIs NoSQL database (DocumentDB, MongoDB etc.) Graph database (GraphDB, Neo4j etc.) Search technologies such (SOLR, Opensearch, ElasticSearch etc.) The money is good too - up to £80k plus benefits including up to 15% bonus, 6% pension, private medical cover and hybrid working with an office in Manchester city centre. If you're interested and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I'll be in touch.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: To design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ Javascript Python XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security Desirable: Exposure to IP video and video routing Familiarity in design and testing of control software Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer - Up to £44,000 PA Southampton - Hybrid Working We are working with a well-established technology organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of customer-facing systems and core software products. This position sits within a professional services environment and involves testing both standard solutions and complex, customer-specific implementations. You will work closely with developers, project managers and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of testing activities and ensuring systems meet defined quality standards prior to release and go-live. As a Senior Software Tester, you will be responsible for driving software quality through effective manual and automated testing practices. You will contribute to the ongoing improvement of testing processes, support customer UAT, and act as a subject-matter expert for QA activities across projects, identifying and resolving defects early in the delivery lifecycle. Key responsibilities: Leading and executing software testing activities on customer systems prior to installation and go-live Designing, writing and maintaining robust manual and automated test scripts Owning the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases and supporting documentation Working collaboratively with development and technical teams to identify, log, prioritise and resolve defects Creating and managing test data to support functional, regression and integration testing Supporting and coordinating user acceptance testing, including direct customer engagement Providing go-live support and post-deployment validation where required Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing standards, tools and methodologies Providing guidance and best practice advice to customers during UAT and test planning Supporting internal product testing and mentoring junior team members where appropriate Requirements: Proven experience in a Software Testing / QA role, operating with a high degree of autonomy Strong hands-on experience with manual testing across complex systems Demonstrable experience designing and maintaining comprehensive test documentation Experience working in Windows Client and Server environments Confident use of Microsoft Office applications for test reporting and documentation Highly advantageous experience: ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Ranorex, Selenium or similar) Exposure to C#, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including querying and data validation Experience using source control tools such as TFS or Git Understanding of network architecture, IT security and Active Directory Experience within document management, OCR or enterprise systems environments The role may involve occasional UK and international travel. Hybrid working is available once probation is passed, with 1-2 days per week on site.

Senior Database Engineer (Night Shift) SQL, TSQL Night Shift Hours - 10pm - 6am £65,000 - £73,000 Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge? Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior Database Engineer , working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment. What you'll be doing: Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment Optimise database and application performance Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures Implement robust database security measures Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges What we're looking for: 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases Strong T-SQL programming skills Experience with database replication and Availability Groups Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus): SSAS, SSRS, SSIS Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS AWS or Azure database management If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you. If you have the skills required please send your CV to Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer Annual Salary: £45,000 Location: Abingdon We are seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to work for our client based in Abingdon - This role involves the implementation and ongoing management of their IT infrastructure across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be a proactive professional capable of leading projects from concept to completion and ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. Day-to-day of the role: Implement and maintain hybrid infrastructure solutions (Azure + on-prem) that meet performance, security, and compliance requirements. Manage and optimise Windows Server, SQL Server, and Azure environments including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Backup, and Monitoring. Maintain and secure Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Azure AD (Entra ID) synchronisation. Ensure high availability and resilience across all servers, networks, and databases supporting business-critical applications. Deliver advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and optimisation across all infrastructure areas. Maintain alignment with Cyber Essentials Plus & GDPR, implement and manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation. Ensure data protection and system continuity through effective backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Automate deployment and maintenance tasks using PowerShell, Azure Automation, or equivalent tools. Maintain infrastructure observability through tools and optimise cost, performance, and utilisation of Azure and on-prem resources. Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years hands-on experience in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead capacity. Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure IaaS & PaaS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server , and SQL Server administration. Deep understanding of LAN/WAN design, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and firewall management. Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Endpoint Manager. Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills. Proven experience managing secure environments aligned with Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO 27001. Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver projects to completion with minimal supervision. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Desirable certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), MCSE, CompTIA Network+, ITIL Foundation. If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on

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

RHEL Senior Linux Engineer This is a perm role This is Hybrid working Our client is a technology driven cloud native service provider. They are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer is responsible and accountable for the smooth running of their Red Hat orientated technology stack. Essential skills for the Senior Linux Engineer: Manage internal and external information technology and computer systems including: RHEL/Red Hat Linux Servers MySQL, MSSQL and Postgres databases. iSCSI SAN Technologies. Xenserver Clustered virtualized environment. Experience in Firewall configuration and management. Solid experience in network configuration and management. System monitoring. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime. Microsoft AD and Remote Desktop Services (W2019). Experience of PowerShell/Bash Scripting (Bash, Korn, C, Shell, etc). Desirable skills: M365/MS Exchange Container based infrastructure (Docker/Kubernetes). IP Based phone system. Linux certifications Experience of Cloud based environments (AWS/M365) Dell server hardware The day-to-day duties for the Senior Linux Engineer are: Maintain the company's DR infrastructure. Monitoring of key systems to ensure availability and capacity requirements are met. Be responsible for the scheduling and prioritisation of I&O tasks. Work closely with the senior management team to develop, implement and coordinate systems and procedures. Ensure systems and procedures conform to the company security policies. Audit systems to identify problematic areas. Ensure systems are available to meet company SLAs. Be available to troubleshoot/rectify any issues. The personal specification for the Senior Linux Engineer includes: Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of Linux hardware/software systems. ITIL experience. Team focused; motivated; innovative; diligent. Enjoys working in a fast-paced and time pressured environment. Exceptional organisational skills. Pays strong attention to detail. Excellent time management and communication skills.

Python Full Stack Developer Azure Databricks London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £550/day (Inside IR35) Python Full Stack Developer needed with active SC Security Clearance Azure Cloud and Azure Databricks. . 6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Start ASAP in March/April 2026. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the London office. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects: Key experience, responsibilities + tasks: Strong Python development expertise , develop and maintain Python code for data processing, API development and integration with the Azure Databricks environment. Senior experience in software development, with a focus on both front-end and back-end development. Front-end development using React, Angular, Vue.js, Front-end and back-end development of applications and APIs interacting with the Azure Databricks platform. Experience with Azure cloud platform and services. Azure Databricks. containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). CI/CD pipelines. Technical Environment: Full Stack, Python, RESTful APIs, Git, SQL Server database experience, including working with databases (SQL and NoSQL). Demonstratable experience of reverse engineering existing codebases. Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, xUnit). Familiarity working with economic data or Financial Markets strongly desirable. Banking / Financial Services domain experience preferred. Must hold active SC Security Clearance used on a project within the past 12 Months.

Senior C# Developer Location: London (Fully Onsite) Employment Type: Permanent Salary: 50,000 - 70,000 (DOE) Visa Sponsorship: Not available We're working with a London-based organisation that is looking to hire an experienced Senior C# Developer to join their engineering team in a fully onsite position . This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on development, working closely with the business, and taking ownership of complex systems. The Role As a Senior C# Developer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining business-critical applications built on C#/.NET and SQL . You'll play a key role in technical decision-making, improving code quality, and ensuring the reliability and performance of core systems. You'll work closely with other developers, QA, product owners, and non-technical stakeholders, contributing across the full software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# / .NET Write, optimise, and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas Contribute to technical architecture and system design discussions Carry out code reviews and promote best development practices Support and mentor junior and mid-level developers Troubleshoot, debug, and improve existing systems Collaborate closely with business and technical teams onsite Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience as a Senior C# Developer Advanced knowledge of C# / .NET Strong experience working with SQL (SQL Server or similar) Experience delivering and supporting production-grade applications Solid understanding of software design principles and best practices Comfortable working in a onsite London-based team Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills Experience with modern .NET versions Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or similar) Experience with RESTful APIs Familiarity with Agile / Scrum environments What's On Offer Salary of 50,000 - 70,000 depending on experience onsite role in London Opportunity to work on business-critical systems Collaborative, experienced engineering team Long-term stability and career progression Apply Now If you're a Senior C# Developer looking for an onsite role in London where you can have real technical ownership and work on complex systems, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will help develop, support and enhance business systems and applications using .NET technologies and SQL Server. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with one or two days per week in our Milton Keynes office. Key Responsibilities: Be up to date regarding best practices in software development and deployment Implement best practice coding in relation to development coding standards Use operational data to improve the stability and performance of the applications Maintain documentation and release notes Have awareness of application security considerations Identify dependencies across the organization and work with teams to resolve them before they become an issue, and install preventative measures to mitigate repeat occurrences Effectively handle risk, change, and uncertainty across the organization Work alone or alongside other Software Engineers on projects where necessary Create secure and high performing n-tier applications utilising best practices in the development of database applications using SQL Contribute to improve the overall processes and methodologies followed by the wider team Design and develop commercial/enterprise web applications Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness Work with all teams to recommend solutions that are in accordance with accepted testing frameworks Experience and Skills Required: Modern web application development architectures and frameworks such as React JS Web applications experience using C#, ASP.NET, MVC Excellent skills in SQL Server Experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies and working in that environment Knowledge of Webforms Familiarity with REST API and Soap Services Developing and maintaining multiple connected software solutions Skilled in software testing methodologies including TDD Ability to select and use the most appropriate tools, technologies, and languages for the job Team-oriented, with a willingness to work as part of a collaborative environment Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and development skills Highly Desirable: Experience with Terraform and Azure Experience with concurrent programming techniques, parallelism, and threading Experience working with distributed systems and microservice architectures Experience with high-scalability projects involving cloud-based infrastructure design and implementation Microsoft certified status Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. CF00745

IntaPeople are currently representing a client based in South Wales who due to a substantial amount of growth now require 2 additional Platform Engineers join their core production team. This role is about shaping how their platforms scale, ensuring resilience, and embedding DevOps principles across the business using tools of 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 99% of their workload-intensive applications run on Proxmox which requires robust on-prem operations with hybrid cloud integrations. For the right engineer, 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. 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. This is a challenging environment but one that will give engineers somewhere to grow and thrive! We are looking for: At least 3+ years experience within platform/devops/infrastructure for the junior-mid level role At least 5+ years experience within platform/devops/infrastructure for the Mid-Senior level role Strong virtual environment skills (proxmox or similar) Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform and Ansible Experience with Servers Linux etc Strong experience with databases such as MySQL Senior Engineers who have the ability to take the lead on projects or mentor juniors when needed This organisation is a self-funded, profitable business that has set strong growth plans for 2026. 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. The IT Director has described the environment as fast paced, but highly rewarding. They push code multiple times a day as things move quickly. Role overview Platform Engineer Bridgend / Hybrid (2-3days per week) Salary £35,000 - £65,000 depending on experience 28days annual leave (inc. BH) increasing with length of service New office equipment such as Macbook etc 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.

Excellent opportunity for a Service Desk Analyst to join a leading IT and Communications service provider in the South West. Job Title: Service Desk Analyst Job Type: Permanent; Full Time Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 Location: Exeter About the Service Desk Analyst role : Join a constantly growing team in a company that has clients across the UK and beyond with a penchant for progression. You will be working with clients on a daily basis, supporting their continued success via our ticketing platform and remote support software as well as regular visits to client premises. You will have a logical approach and attention to detail, be confident, highly organised, flexible, reliable and able to manage tasks and prioritise within tight deadlines. Key responsibilities of the Service Desk Analyst: - Provide first line technical support to our customers via our ticketing platform, email, phone and remote support tools - Diagnose and resolve common desktop, laptop, printer and basic networking issues - Set up and configure new user accounts, devices and applications - Assist with routine maintenance tasks, patching and monitoring - Escalate more complex issues to senior engineers where appropriate - Support small project tasks under the guidance of more senior team members - Accurately document work, updates and solutions in our service desk system Requirements of the Service Desk Analyst: - Motivated team player with high standards of customer service - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail even when working under pressure. - Methodical and able to approach complex problems logically - Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels, both technical and non-technical audiences, including 3rd party vendor communications as part of a larger project team - Aptitude for continuous learning and development, including self-directed study when appropriate - You must be enthusiastic, inquisitive, presentable, confident & articulate with an excellent telephone manner - Your own car and a clean driving licence would be advantageous (costs will be reimbursed) - Degree-level or higher qualification in BSc Cyber Security, BSc Computer Science, BSc Software Engineering, BSc Mathematics, MSc Cyber Security is desirable - Any relevant industry certifications Must be able to demonstrate some of the following: - Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems ideally up to Windows Server 2025 and certainly Windows 11, including Active Directory and DNS - Understanding of network topologies including wired / wireless, switching, security and VLANs. - Implementation of networking upgrades desirable - Experience of basic security hardening and penetration testing would be advantageous - Experience of conducting audits e.g. asset management, cyber security etc. - Experience with PowerShell for administration and automation - Experience of supporting organisations to achieve Cyber Essentials / CE+ a distinct advantage - Office 365 Administration. Office 365 migration experience desirable - Azure Administration and migration experience - Experience of server and workstation hardware builds, fault diagnosis and problem resolution - Experience of a wide range of Endpoint Security solutions and managed mail security, including centralised management and monitoring - Familiarity with patch management, configuration management and MDM solutions desirable - Experience of the managed deployment of client applications and application migration - Experience with SQL Server and SQL database administration and upgrades would be advantageous - Familiarity with supporting all common end user software including Microsoft Office - Experience of technical writing, documenting solutions or writing / designing training materials - Experience with other scripting and programming languages e.g. Python, Go, Swift etc. Benefits of the Service Desk Analyst: - Paid holidays + Bank Holidays - Opportunities to progress

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

Senior Azure Devops Engineer Permanent Leicester - Hybrid £64,000-£71,000 VIQU is partnering with a leading organisation on a major cloud and DevOps transformation, moving from on-premise to a cloud-first Azure environment. This is a high-impact opportunity for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to work closely with development teams, shaping CI/CD pipelines, container platforms, and modern cloud services. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Azure Devops Engineer • Automate the creation and deployment of Dev, Test, Pre-Prod, and Prod environments • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated automated testing • Manage source code, branching strategies, and environment consistency • Implement secure data refresh and anonymisation processes • Monitor applications, servers, and services, and support performance testing • Manage NuGet/npm repositories and IIS/Node.js servers • Identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes • Document environments and provide Azure cloud guidance • Collaborate with Security and Audit teams to ensure compliance Key Requirements of the Senior Azure Devops Engineer • Strong experience with Terraform (IaC) and Azure DevOps (Repos, Boards, Artifacts, YAML pipelines) • Hands-on Azure cloud infrastructure experience and on-premise to cloud migrations • Docker & Kubernetes (including Helm/Docker Compose) and microservices experience • PowerShell/Bash scripting, Windows & Linux servers, Git, SQL/NoSQL databases • Networking fundamentals and DevSecOps tooling (SonarCloud, CrowdStrike) • Exposure to .NET Framework/Core, ASP.NET Core, C#, Node.js, and React Senior Azure Devops Engineer Permanent Leicester - Hybrid £64,000-£71,000 Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Belle Hegarty direcrtly via the VIQU IT website Do you know someone great for this Senior Azure Devops Engineer position? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer - Up to 44,000 PA Southampton - Hybrid Working We are working with a well-established technology organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of customer-facing systems and core software products. This position sits within a professional services environment and involves testing both standard solutions and complex, customer-specific implementations. You will work closely with developers, project managers and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of testing activities and ensuring systems meet defined quality standards prior to release and go-live. As a Senior Software Tester, you will be responsible for driving software quality through effective manual and automated testing practices. You will contribute to the ongoing improvement of testing processes, support customer UAT, and act as a subject-matter expert for QA activities across projects, identifying and resolving defects early in the delivery lifecycle. Key responsibilities: Leading and executing software testing activities on customer systems prior to installation and go-live Designing, writing and maintaining robust manual and automated test scripts Owning the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases and supporting documentation Working collaboratively with development and technical teams to identify, log, prioritise and resolve defects Creating and managing test data to support functional, regression and integration testing Supporting and coordinating user acceptance testing, including direct customer engagement Providing go-live support and post-deployment validation where required Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing standards, tools and methodologies Providing guidance and best practice advice to customers during UAT and test planning Supporting internal product testing and mentoring junior team members where appropriate Requirements: Proven experience in a Software Testing / QA role, operating with a high degree of autonomy Strong hands-on experience with manual testing across complex systems Demonstrable experience designing and maintaining comprehensive test documentation Experience working in Windows Client and Server environments Confident use of Microsoft Office applications for test reporting and documentation Highly advantageous experience: ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Ranorex, Selenium or similar) Exposure to C#, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including querying and data validation Experience using source control tools such as TFS or Git Understanding of network architecture, IT security and Active Directory Experience within document management, OCR or enterprise systems environments The role may involve occasional UK and international travel. Hybrid working is available once probation is passed, with 1-2 days per week on site.

Senior Database Engineer (Night Shift) SQL, TSQL Night Shift Hours - 10pm - 6am 65,000 - 73,000 Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge? Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior Database Engineer , working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment. What you'll be doing: Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment Optimise database and application performance Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures Implement robust database security measures Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges What we're looking for: 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases Strong T-SQL programming skills Experience with database replication and Availability Groups Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus): SSAS, SSRS, SSIS Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS AWS or Azure database management If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you. If you have the skills required please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Front End Developer Hybrid working in Leeds or Newcastle - 3 days per week Competitive Market Rate We are seeking a Senior Front End Developer to join a team of expert Front End developers building accessible, user-focused digital services at scale. You'll work with Node.js, Express, React, and templating engines to deliver high-quality, GDS-compliant interfaces that make a real impact. What you'll do Lead the design and development of reusable Front End patterns and components. Build accessible, high-performing UIs that work across devices and browsers. Work with modern web stacks - HTML, CSS, JavaScript (client & server), Node.js, Express, TypeScript, React. Support CI/CD pipelines, Docker deployments, and end-to-end testing (TDD/BDD). Mentor and coach developers, shaping best practice and standards across teams. Collaborate across the wider engineering and design community to drive innovation. What we're looking for Proven experience building large-scale, high-traffic systems. Expertise in modern Front End frameworks and open-source technologies. Strong understanding of accessibility (WCAG) and progressive enhancement. Skilled in testing frameworks like Jest or Mocha. Experience integrating with APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching tools (Redis), and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure). Confident leading teams, setting direction, and promoting a collaborative, agile culture. How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.