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Job Title: Lead DevOps Engineer Rate: £600 (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 Months Location: Remote Clearance: Active SC Stages: 1 Stage Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of cloud-native platforms on AWS. Drive DevOps culture and best practices across engineering teams, including CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure as code. Own and enhance platform engineering capabilities to enable self-service infrastructure and developer productivity. Architect and manage Kubernetes-based container platforms for scalable and reliable service delivery. Define and implement robust logging, monitoring, and alerting strategies to ensure high system observability and reliability. Ensure systems meet government security, compliance, and operational standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, architects, and security specialists. Mentor and support engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Lead incident management, post-incident reviews, and reliability improvements. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Lead DevOps or similar senior engineering role within large-scale environments (preferably government or enterprise). Strong expertise in AWS cloud services and cloud architecture. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration. Deep understanding of platform engineering principles and developer enablement. Experience implementing logging, monitoring, and observability tools (eg, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar). Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (eg, Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Solid understanding of security, compliance, and reliability in production systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior BI Developer to join Evlo's Data and MI function. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain data solutions that support robust management information (MI) and business intelligence (BI) across the organisation. You will play a key part in shaping our data capabilities-ensuring solutions are scalable, accurate, compliant, and aligned to business needs. This position requires strong expertise in data warehousing, ETL development, database management, and advanced reporting. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions, ensuring data integrity and compliance with UK data protection regulations including GDPR. Evlo is an established market leader in consumer finance with over 15 years of success. As winners of MoneyFacts' Best Non-Mainstream Lender for the past five consecutive years, we offer exceptional opportunities for growth, supported by a fantastic range of benefits. We're proud to provide an inclusive and supportive workplace where employee satisfaction truly matters. The Role Data Warehouse Architecture & Development: Design and implement scalable data warehouse architectures and schemas. Ensure data security and access controls meet UK data security standards. 2. Advanced ETL Development & Optimisation: Lead the development of complex ETL processes and optimise ETL performance. Resolve complex ETL errors and ensure data quality in line with governance policies. 3. Database Management & Performance Tuning: Develop and manage relational and non-relational databases. Implement advanced database performance tuning and optimisation strategies. 4. Advanced Reporting: Develop interactive dashboards and reports using advanced BI techniques (e.g. Power BI, SSRS). Translate business requirements into actionable insights while ensuring data accuracy. 5. Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor junior developers and enforce best practices for data development. Drive innovation and adoption of new data technologies. 6. Data Governance & Compliance: Lead data governance initiatives and ensure compliance with UK data protection laws (GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018). Conduct data quality assessments and audits. 7. Stakeholder Management & Communication: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data and reporting needs. Lead requirements gathering and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. 8. Project Management: Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. Provide accurate time estimates and manage project progress. 9. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data architectures, ETL processes, and reporting solutions. Create and maintain data dictionaries and data lineage documentation. About you Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline (Master's desirable). Experience 5+ years' experience in data warehousing, ETL development, and database management. Proven experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, SSRS) and ETL technologies (e.g., SQL, SAS). Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure is advantageous. Technical Skills Expert proficiency in SQL, database programming, and BI tools. Strong knowledge of data warehousing methodologies, ETL tools (e.g., WhereScape, SSIS), and modelling techniques (e.g., dimensional modelling, star schemas). Proficiency in Python or R. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). Strong understanding of UK data protection laws. Soft Skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking abilities. Effective time management and the ability to manage multiple complex projects. Rewards We are offering a competitive salary depending upon experience accompanied by a range of excellent benefits including: Annual Bonus scheme Private Healthcare for you and your partner Life Assurance Excellent company pension 3% employee to 8% employer contribution 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (you can even buy and sell holiday days if needed!) Cycle to Work vouchers Retail Discounts Techsave scheme At Evlo, employee satisfaction is key, and we are committed to being a great place to work. Evlo has an active Employee Forum led by our Voice Ambassadors, dedicated Mental Health First Aiders plus the opportunity to make a difference in local communities/supporting good causes by utilising up to 3 days' paid charity/volunteering days per year.

Senior Azure Platform Engineer Location: Farnborough (2-3 days per week, remote initially) Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + bonus + benefits Permanent, Full-Time Security Clearance: It is an essential requirement for candidates to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC Level) prior to appointment. Overview Are you a highly skilled Senior Azure Platform Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Join a growing and experienced engineering team delivering secure, scalable cloud platforms within a highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in designing and evolving modern cloud infrastructure, working across cutting-edge technologies in Azure, Kubernetes, and DevOps. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain Azure infrastructure across Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Databases, and Application Gateways Architect and manage hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, including Site-to-Site VPN, BGP routing, and Azure Virtual WAN Implement and enforce cloud security best practices using Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, RBAC, and network segmentation Collaborate with stakeholders and delivery teams to design and implement robust platform solutions Configure and manage Kubernetes environments to support secure, scalable application deployments Design and build CI/CD pipelines to improve delivery speed and engineering efficiency Support both on-premises and cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code and automation Implement monitoring and observability solutions to ensure platform health and performance Manage repositories and version control processes to support collaborative development Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve reliability Provide technical guidance to development teams on platform best practices Contribute to platform improvements across security, scalability, and maintainability Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends Skills & Experience Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience 5+ years' experience in: Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Cloud/Platform Integration Strong Azure expertise, ideally with: AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect) Deep knowledge of Azure networking: Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways & BGP routing, NSGs, Private Endpoints Strong Kubernetes and container orchestration experience Hands-on experience with Terraform and HashiCorp tooling (eg Packer, Vault) Experience with CI/CD tools such as: GitHub Actions & GitLab CI/CD Solid understanding of Git and version control best practices Experience driving automation and improving platform efficiency Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to thrive in fast-paced, complex environments Desirable: Experience with JFrog (Artifactory, XRay, Runtime) or similar tooling Exposure to additional cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) Benefits 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension scheme Professional development and training opportunities Cycle to Work scheme Employee perks and discount platform Discretionary bonus scheme

Enterprise Security Architect - Manchester (Hybrid Working) Solid experience - SOC, SIEM, Network Security, Cloud Security Salary - £85,000 - £91,000 + Benefits Our client is looking for an Enterprise Security Architect who wants to apply their skills and experience within an exciting and vibrant Managed Services organisation. You will be responsible for defining, governing, and assuring security architecture across complex enterprise environments. This role ensures that security capabilities, controls, and design patterns align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and target-state architecture. Key Skills Broad understanding of enterprise-scale security architecture with deep expertise in at least two areas (eg, SOC/SIEM, IAM, network security, cloud security, data protection). Strong knowledge of cloud security architectures (Azure/AWS/hybrid), security tooling, and modern security operations. Familiarity with established architecture methodologies (TOGAF, SABSA) and Secure by Design principles. Ability to translate complex security concepts for non-technical audiences, including senior leadership. Strong consulting capabilities: requirements capture, stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation. Duties Act as the interface between the client and internal technical teams. Translate business requirements into technical solutions. Conduct solution design based on client needs, internal offerings, and budgets. Work with project managers and BAU teams to deliver end-to-end technical solutions. Own and be accountable for the technical delivery, supported by SMEs. Hand over solutions to operational teams where needed. Security clearance: To successfully join our client's team, it is essential to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. This requires continuous residency in the UK for the past 5 years, among other eligibility criteria. Please be prepared to answer questions regarding your security clearance during the recruitment process

Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC Cleared) South England - hybrid working - £70,000 - £90,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in Scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (eg Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence

Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC Cleared) South England - hybrid working - 70,000 - 90,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (e.g. Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence

Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC CLEARED) Wokingham - hybrid working - £55,000 - £70,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in Scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (eg Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence

Estates Information Management Lead What you'll be doing Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping how information underpins one of the UK's most complex, historic and high profile estates? As Estates Information Management (EIM) Team Lead , you'll lead the strategy and delivery of information management across the Parliamentary Estate, ensuring that high quality, trusted information supports decision making, programmes and projects now and into the future. You'll head a multidisciplinary team spanning document control, BIM, information architecture and information security, providing leadership, direction and assurance across the full information lifecycle. From setting strategy and governance standards, to overseeing the Common Data Environment and championing best practice such as ISO 19650, your work will be central to how Parliament manages, protects and uses its estate information. Working closely with colleagues across Strategic Estates, Parliamentary Digital Service and external partners, you'll act as a trusted adviser and thought leader on digital estates capability. This is a high impact role offering the opportunity to influence culture, drive continuous improvement and ensure that information is treated as a critical asset across an internationally significant estate. Why join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive package of benefits, including: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days , increasing to 35 days after one year . Membership of the Civil Service pension scheme , with an average employer contribution of around 27% . Flexible and hybrid working options , where role requirements allow, to help you balance professional and personal commitments. Enhanced family friendly policies, including parental and caring leave . You'll be working at the heart of the Parliamentary Estate - a rare opportunity to combine digital leadership with stewardship of an occupied, heritage environment of national importance. What we're looking for We're seeking an experienced, confident leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to influence, collaborate and drive change. You'll thrive in this role if you bring: Senior leadership experience in Estates Information Management A proven track record of leading major EIM or digital information programmes in complex organisations, including managing high performing multidisciplinary teams. Strong strategy, governance and standards expertise Experience developing and embedding information management strategies, policies and governance frameworks, with strong knowledge of ISO 19650 , BIM standards and construction processes. Deep understanding of information architecture and data quality Expertise in taxonomy, metadata, master data management, file naming conventions and ensuring high quality information across programmes and asset lifecycles. Digital delivery and CDE leadership Experience designing, implementing or optimising Common Data Environments and working confidently with platforms such as Asite, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Viewpoint, Aconex or similar. Excellent communication and influencing skills Ability to produce clear, high quality guidance and act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, building engagement and support for effective information management. Analytical, collaborative and resilient approach Strong problem solving skills, the ability to juggle competing priorities, and experience working sensitively within complex or heritage estates. Next Steps and Additional Information CV & Criteria answers - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and provide evidence against criterias 2,3,4 and 6 as listed in the Job Description. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament Applicants must ensure that anything submitted must be factually accurate. Plagiarism 'can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.' Whilst candidates can make use of AI, they must do it truthfully. Where possible experience stated within the supporting statement should also be visible in the cv part of the application. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications, statements, and CVs; submissions must be truthful and relevant to experience. More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid - Milton Keynes As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation's IT infrastructure, including Servers, storage systems, networks, and cloud services. This is a hands-on role. You will work closely with the internal IT team and external partners to ensure that the IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and scalable to meet business needs. You will also play a key role in strategic infrastructure planning and stakeholder management, providing technical expertise and guidance while collaborating with various departments to align IT infrastructure solutions with broader organisational objectives. Join a leading UK brand known for tech-driven transformation Work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across cloud and on-prem environments Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with real career progression opportunities Hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions Manage hybrid environments across Azure, VMware , and on-prem systems Improve and maintain LAN/WAN, networking, and core security infrastructure Provide expert-level troubleshooting and performance tuning Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Ensure robust security, disaster recovery, and compliance standards YOU 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering Strong hands-on skills with Microsoft technologies , including Azure and Windows Server Proven experience with VMware , LAN/WAN networks, and infrastructure security Familiar with cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Strong understanding of network protocols , Firewalls, DNS, VPN, and backup solutions Eligibility to work in the UK is a MUST and you must be based within a commutable distance to Milton Keynes

Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC CLEARED) Wokingham - hybrid working - 55,000 - 70,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (e.g. Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence

Technical Architect (Home Based/North Kent/Chelmsford) Location of Role: North Kent Advert Closing Date: 23/04/2026 Starting Salary: £58,431.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies) Part/Full Time: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Mon-Fri Weekend/Evening Working: No IT Services are seeking a Technical Solutions Architect to continue to help lead their Architecture team. This team is tasked with ensuring that all IT solutions (new and existing) adhere to the high technical, security and non-functional standards that are required to meet national Policing requirements. We are seeking a skilled and passionate individual to work closely with all other teams within the joint IT Services Department of Kent Police and Essex Police, as well as other key stakeholder such as Information Management teams to document proposed solutions to business requirements of both operational Policing colleagues and back-office staff alike. The role holder will need to oversee the design architecture for new systems, aligning with business goals, industry practices and policing security protocols. Will need to collaborate with development teams, suppliers, product owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. The role holder will need to stay up-to-date with the latest technology and trends, and provide technical guidance, designs and solution mentorship to IT team members, fostering a knowledge sharing culture and continuous learning. This role leads a team of designers who require guidance, leadership, and management. This role also sits within the Department Management Team (DMT) and is the voice of expertise for their team at this level. Each DMT member feeds into the direction of travel for the department influencing the Senior Management Team (SMT), they also share a key role within a rota overseeing the management of reactive Critical Incidents as they occur ensuring return to function of any failing IT service provided to or consumed by the Forces. In addition to managing the team, the Technical Solutions Architect is also in charge of peer reviewing the designs of the team and Chairing the Force Technical Design Authority (TDA) who are charged with the scrutiny, technical risk identification and approval of all solution designs of projects being purchased/implemented/re-assured in either force. Their influence also extends more broadly with responsibility of representing Kent Police and Essex Police at both regional and national Police TDA s. To support your application please detail your evidence against the following areas: Proven experience: in technical architecture with a strong understanding of various technologies and platforms, in particular contribution/production of: High and Low level system designs. Knowledge and application of baseline security principles, functional and non-functional requirements Experience and qualifications: education to degree level, together with an appropriate IT professional qualification and possess an extensive knowledge of policing and business operating environments. Project Management Principles: your experience of solution delivery from design, procurement, delivery and post support. Passion for technology: detail your broad business knowledge and extensive understanding of current and emerging information and communication technologies and products, services, methods and techniques for solutions delivery. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Managerial skills: Ability to motivate and inspire those within a team, and an ability to give critical feedback whilst being compassionate/constructive. In return, we offer you: A competitive salary and a good benefits package, inclusive of flexi time , a secure pension, supportive employee T&Cs and access to bluelight discounts. Flexible working, noting on-site working will be required and could include travel to both Kent Police and Essex Police locations. An opportunity to work on a challenging and impactful project. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Continuous learning and development opportunities. The post holder will be part of the IT Departmental Management Team and must be able to represent the department on the out-of-hours on-call rota for critical incidents and stakeholder management. For further information on this role please contact Phil Bartholomew on the phone number below. Kent Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £65,400.00. Your application for this role will be shortlisted on the content you provide within the reason for application question, within the application form itself. CV s, covering letters or attachments are not included in the shortlist. Within your reason for application answer, please refer to any experience, skills, and abilities you feel you have that will make you suitable for this role, based on the role criteria stated in the job advert or job description. Please provide as much detail as possible as insufficient content may mean you do not meet the shortlisting criteria, however please note this question is limited to 9000 characters and this system will count spaces and blank lines as characters. This count may differ from the Microsoft Word word count function therefore you may wish to use a different online character counter to check the characters used. Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position. Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so. If you re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you re from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces. Essex Police is a Disability Confident Leader, we: have subjected our Disability Confident self-assessment to external challenge and validation are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. At Essex Police we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work. Through the dedicated commitment of our support networks, DE&I team and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our DE&I commitments, ensuring Essex Police is an employer of choice; where everyone feels included. Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.

Senior Technical Consultant - VMware Location: London & Hybrid Client Facing Role Salary: circa 70,000 to 85,000 package depending on experience A global technology consultancy based in London, is urgently looking for a new Senior Technical Consultant with strong experience of large-scale, complex VMware projects to join their Professional Services team. You will specialise in VMware, Storage and Compute consulting, solution design and implementation of complex technical projects. This is a great opportunity to join a business that will support your professional growth. They will pay for you to get Broadcom Knight certified and also give you the training to learn new skills to expand your career further into architecture or cloud solutions. Key Responsibilities: Consult, design, plan and implement complex technical solutions Be client facing - Design and deliver VMware implementation services across a wide range of clients Act as a VMware SME - internally with project teams and externally with clients Lead project design workshops on implementations Low Level Designs (LLD), Statement of Works (SoW) and other technical documentation What You'll Need: Strong experience with VMware and virtualisation project work Previous clent facing experience in a Professional Services / Consultancy role. Professional certifications (e.g. VCP or Broadcom Knight). Excellent communication skills The ability to provide technical leadership as an SME in VMware. Experience of a variety of Storage & Compute technical solutions would be an advantage (Dell EMC / HPE / Netapp) Eligibility for Security Clearance This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager will be shortlisting for interview immediately. Please send your CV to me ASAP to be considered. Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Senior Software Engineers Location(s): Manchester, Cheltenham or Samlesbury Salary: £50,354 to £60,036, including a concessionary payment of £2,758. The final amount depends on your skills and experience. You ll also receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, split into two payments: £1,750 on arrival and £1,750 after successfully completing probation. In the future, there may be an opportunity to qualify for a higher skill level. Following a successful skills assessment, this could increase your salary by up to £9,766. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working may be more limited due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll bring your experience of modern software frameworks and team leadership to our passionate tech community. You ll help design new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality solutions to mission-critical problems. With your expertise, you ll operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages and frameworks such as Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP). You might be mentoring a team or leading as a technical expert. You ll be keen to develop not just your own skills, but those of others. Whether you re bringing new approaches, sharing innovative ways of working, or identifying new priorities, you ll set the standard. You ll engage with technical and non-technical customers and have a positive influence on the wider engineering community. With our encouragement to spend up to 30% of your time on development, innovation, and experimentation, you ll have the freedom to explore new possibilities for yourself and for GCHQ. You don t need to be a Software Engineer to apply; you might be working in Cloud Engineering and Security, UX, Site Reliability Engineering, Front-End Design, Agile, Solution Architecture, Data Engineering, or Machine Learning Operations. You ll also have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Upon joining, you ll have access to a wide range of learning resources from online courses conferences and opportunities to pursue formal qualifications (funded by us). We ll provide all the support you need for a rewarding career, whether that s through tailored training or flexible working options. In this role, we offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, meaning you can enjoy a great work-life balance without compromising on what matters to you. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website. To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will nonetheless be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17, if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bradford Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. You will guide technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery across the full software lifecycle. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control and communication environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables and work packages Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.

Rate: £400 per day Duration: 6 months Location: Wokingham, UK (5 days onsite) Start Date: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Network Service Delivery Principal to lead the strategic design, governance, and evolution of enterprise network infrastructure. This is a senior-level role focused on architecture, technical leadership, and driving modern networking practices across complex environments. Key Responsibilities Define and own the end-to-end network architecture across LAN, WAN (including SD-WAN), cloud (AWS/Azure), and data centre environments Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and automated network designs Establish architectural standards, roadmaps, and best practices Lead network security architecture, including segmentation, Zero Trust models, and next-generation Firewall strategies Drive adoption of Network DevOps, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers to deliver integrated solutions Act as the senior escalation point for complex network and security issues Mentor and guide engineering teams, providing technical leadership Key Skills & Experience 8+ years in network engineering, including leadership or principal-level experience Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN) Deep understanding of enterprise networking (Cisco, Firewalls, load balancers, SD-WAN) Strong cloud networking knowledge (AWS, Azure, VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect) Experience with network security architecture and Zero Trust frameworks Proven experience with automation and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines) Strong documentation and design skills (HLDs, LLDs, Visio diagrams) Familiarity with ITIL processes in enterprise environments Desirable Certifications CCNP/CCIE/CCDE CISSP, TOGAF, or SABSA AWS or Azure certifications Fortinet NSE or Palo Alto certifications

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.

Cloud Security Architect Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite (Cardiff area) Salary: Up to £90,000 + Bonus + Great bens About the Role We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Architect to join a well established organisation supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes. This is a senior position where you will act as the Domain Design Authority , owning security architecture across enterprise environments. You will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and evolution of security capabilities across services, while acting as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Act as Domain Design Authority for security architecture within your service line Define, govern, and assure enterprise security architecture across complex environments Provide strategic advisory across managed services, new deals, and transition programmes Ensure alignment with security standards, policies, and best practices Lead stakeholder engagement, building strong relationships across business and technology teams Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams Translate complex security concepts into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders Skills & Experience Strong experience in enterprise security architecture within large-scale environments Expertise across: SOC / SIEM / SIAM Network Security Architecture Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, Hybrid environments) Strong understanding of modern security operations and tooling Familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA , and Secure by Design principles Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels Experience working in multi-vendor and transformation environments Security Requirements Must be a sole UK national Must be eligible for SC clearance Working Model This is a hybrid role , requiring 2-3 days per week onsite in the Cardiff area , with the remainder remote. What's on Offer Salary up to £90,000 Performance bonus Opportunity to work on high-profile transformation programmes A collaborative environment with strong focus on innovation and professional growth RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.