Applause IT Recruitment Ltd

Senior Software Engineer Birmingham (Hybrid) Permanent Full-Time Competitive Salary A growing technology business is seeking a Software Engineer to join its engineering team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer with strong AWS and backend engineering experience who wants exposure to cloud-native systems, IoT integrations, frontend development, DevOps, and AI-powered applications . Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain AWS-based backend microservices Build frontend applications using React and TypeScript Work on IoT integrations including connected edge devices Develop infrastructure using AWS CDK / Infrastructure as Code Support CI/CD pipeline improvements and deployments Contribute to AI / LLM-powered product functionality Collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver solutions Maintain code quality through code reviews and engineering best practice Technical Environment Languages: TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Go Cloud: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, SQS, Step Functions Databases: DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Aurora, MongoDB Frontend: React, TypeScript, MUI DevOps: AWS CDK, Terraform, Docker, GitLab CI, CodePipeline AI: Amazon Bedrock, RAG, LLM integrations Skills Required Commercial software engineering experience Strong AWS cloud/serverless experience Strong backend development skills in TypeScript, Python, or Go CI/CD and Docker experience Full-stack engineering mindset Strong communication skills Desirable Skills React / TypeScript frontend experience Infrastructure as Code GraphQL / AppSync Event-driven architectures IoT / edge systems AI / machine learning feature development Benefits Hybrid working Modern cloud-native technology stack Exposure to AI and emerging technologies High ownership engineering role Collaborative team environment Competitive salary

Senior Java Developer Remote / Hybrid 60,000 - 70,000 + Benefits Senior Java Developer required for an established software technology organisation delivering complex enterprise platforms within a regulated environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join a highly collaborative engineering team working on scalable, mission-critical software products. The successful Senior Java Developer will combine strong hands-on Java development with technical leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise software applications Deliver high-quality code within Agile Scrum teams Champion automated testing, TDD, and CI/CD engineering practices Support technical leadership and software development standards Mentor junior and mid-level developers Improve frameworks, tooling, and engineering processes Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions Essential Skills Strong commercial Java development experience SQL Agile / Scrum TDD CI/CD Jenkins Gradle Automated testing Desirable Skills Docker Kubernetes Terraform Packer Chef Vagrant JavaScript Groovy Cucumber Salary & Benefits 60,000 - 70,000 Flexible remote / hybrid working Learning & development support Modern development tooling Innovation / personal development time Collaborative engineering culture This Senior Java Developer role is ideal for someone seeking a long-term product-focused engineering environment with genuine technical ownership. Interested? Click apply now.

Senior 2nd Line Support Engineer (Escalations / Microsoft / MSP) 40,000 - 45,000 + Training + Progression Central London / Hybrid Permanent Full Time An award-winning Microsoft-focused MSP is looking for a Senior 2nd Line Support Engineer to join its growing Service Desk team. This is more than a typical 2nd line support role. You'll act as a senior escalation point for the Service Desk - combining strong technical troubleshooting skills with excellent customer communication, ownership and commercial awareness. You'll support a highly capable Tier 1 team, help improve service delivery standards and work closely with Service Desk leadership to ensure customers receive a first-class experience. There are also genuine progression opportunities into Team Leadership, Service Delivery or Pre-Sales as the business continues to grow. The Role You'll be responsible for: Acting as the senior escalation point for complex support issues Supporting and mentoring Tier 1 Engineers Troubleshooting Microsoft 365, Azure and infrastructure issues Investigating and responding to security alerts from SOC / SIEM platforms Supporting Cisco Meraki networking environments Managing issues through to resolution with clear customer communication throughout Identifying recurring technical or service trends and helping improve processes Producing documentation and knowledge sharing material Working closely with Service Desk Management and senior technical teams Escalating to Tier 3 teams where required Technical Environment Microsoft 365 Azure Windows Server / Active Directory Cisco Meraki Endpoint Manager / Intune MFA / Security tooling SIEM / EDR platforms Hyper-V Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android device support What They're Looking For Previous experience in a 2nd Line Support or Escalation role within an MSP environment Strong Microsoft technology experience Excellent communication and customer-facing skills Someone proactive, organised and calm under pressure Ability to prioritise multiple issues effectively Commercial awareness and a customer-first mindset A team player who enjoys mentoring and improving service standards Someone ambitious who wants to continue developing their career Why Join? Award-winning MSP and Microsoft Solutions Partner Strong technical and collaborative culture Weekly formal training and paid certifications Hybrid working Exposure to modern cloud, security and AI technologies Clear progression opportunities Friendly, highly experienced engineering team If you're an experienced MSP Support Engineer looking for a role where you can build credibility, influence service delivery and progress your career beyond traditional support, we'd love to hear from you.

Technical Pre-Sales Consultant - Cyber Security & Defence Southern UK / Home-Based with Customer Site Travel 90,000 - 120,000 + Excellent Benefits Applause IT are recruiting for a Technical Pre-Sales Consultant to join a specialist cyber security and secure information exchange technology organisation delivering solutions across defence, government and critical national infrastructure environments. This is a highly customer-facing technical consultancy role focused on supporting business development, solution design and secure technology programmes within complex cyber security environments. The successful candidate will act as a trusted technical advisor, working closely with customers, Government Contractor Primes, solution architects and internal engineering teams to shape secure technical solutions, define requirements and support future programme growth. This role would suit an experienced Technical Consultant, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales Consultant or Cyber Security Consultant with strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience within secure government, defence or cyber security environments. The Role Engage directly with customers, SROs, solution architects and key technical stakeholders Support technical pre-sales activities across secure cyber security programmes Capture business and technical requirements and contribute towards bids, proposals and solution designs Design high-level solution architectures and technical specifications Support interoperability, integration and secure technology delivery programmes Provide technical guidance across Nexor products, services and security solutions Work closely with engineering and product teams to shape customer solutions Support accreditation and information assurance activities within secure environments Build strong relationships with customers, primes and industry stakeholders Contribute towards market intelligence, competitor analysis and customer feedback Support customer presentations, technical workshops and business development activities Skills & Experience Required Previous experience within Technical Pre-Sales, Solution Architecture, Technical Consultancy or Cyber Security Consultancy roles Strong customer-facing and stakeholder engagement skills Experience designing solution architectures and translating requirements into technical solutions Good understanding of Cyber Security, secure systems and ICT technologies Knowledge of networking technologies including VLANs, subnetting and fibre networks Experience with cloud infrastructure technologies across public and private cloud environments Experience supporting bids, proposals and technical solution development Understanding of security standards, information assurance and accreditation activities Strong written, verbal and presentation skills Experience working within Agile environments Highly Desirable MOD, defence, government or security-cleared environment experience SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance Experience working with Government Contractor Primes Knowledge of secure interoperability or information exchange technologies Cyber security architecture or secure systems integration experience What's in it for you? Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cyber security and defence programmes Highly collaborative technical environment Customer-facing strategic consultancy role Home-based flexibility with varied customer engagement Long-term career progression within a growing secure technology business This is an excellent opportunity for a technically credible consultant who enjoys customer engagement, solution design and working within complex secure environments. If this role sounds like a strong fit for your background, click APPLY NOW for immediate consideration. Technical Pre-Sales Consultant - Cyber Security & Defence - Southern UK / Home-Based with Customer Site Travel - 90,000 - 120,000 + Excellent Benefits

Service Delivery Manager - Defence / Cyber Security Nottingham / Hybrid 65,000 - 75,000 + Excellent Benefits Applause IT are recruiting for a Service Delivery Manager to join a specialist technology organisation delivering secure projects and services across defence, cyber security and government sectors. This is a customer-facing delivery role focused on managing the successful delivery of complex technical programmes and services within highly secure environments. The successful candidate will take ownership of customer relationships, project delivery, governance, risk management and service quality across a portfolio of secure programmes. The role would suit an experienced Service Delivery Manager, Technical Delivery Manager or Project Delivery professional with previous experience working within MOD, defence, cyber security or secure government environments. The Role Manage the successful delivery of secure customer projects and services Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships Drive service delivery, governance and reporting across multiple programmes Manage project scope, schedules, risks, budgets and resources Coordinate internal technical teams, third-party suppliers and customer stakeholders Support delivery within Secure by Design and security-focused environments Provide regular delivery updates to customers and senior stakeholders Identify and mitigate delivery risks and issues proactively Support continuous improvement across service delivery and operational processes Assist with customer engagement and pre-sales support activities Skills & Experience Required Previous experience within a Service Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager or Technical Project Management role Experience delivering services or projects within MOD, defence, government or secure environments Strong customer-facing stakeholder management experience Experience managing technical or software delivery teams Strong understanding of governance, risk management and service delivery processes Experience working within Agile and Waterfall delivery environments Commercial awareness and experience managing customer expectations Strong communication and organisational skills Experience using project management and collaboration tools including Office 365 and Atlassian products SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance highly desirable Desirable Experience Defence technology or cyber security sector experience Experience working with prime contractors or government customers Secure-by-Design or security-focused delivery experience PRINCE2, Agile, ITIL or similar certifications This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist technology organisation delivering impactful secure programmes across defence and government sectors. If this role sounds like a strong fit for your background, click APPLY NOW for immediate consideration. Service Delivery Manager - Defence / Cyber Security - Nottingham / Hybrid / Location Independent - 65,000 - 75,000 + Excellent Benefits

Data Analytics Engineer Power BI SQL Hybrid Location: Hybrid / UK Salary: Competitive + Benefits A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Data Analytics Engineer to join a growing data and analytics team within a large UK organisation. This role is ideal for a technically strong Data Analytics Engineer who enjoys both building impactful Power BI reporting solutions and developing the robust data infrastructure behind them. This is a hybrid role combining Power BI development, data engineering, SQL development, and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys delivering end-to-end analytics solutions. The Opportunity As a Data Analytics Engineer , you will play a key role in developing business-critical reporting and analytics capabilities across multiple operational teams. You'll design scalable reporting solutions, improve data quality, and help stakeholders make informed, data-driven decisions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models Build engaging, intuitive dashboards tailored to business requirements Develop DAX measures and optimise reporting performance Create and maintain SQL-based data pipelines and reporting datasets Transform and model complex data for scalable analytics solutions Ensure data accuracy, consistency, governance, and reporting reliability Maintain clear documentation around data lineage and reporting definitions Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, HR, Operations, and wider business teams Support users with reporting insights and interpretation of data Skills & Experience Required Essential Skills Proven experience as a Data Analytics Engineer , BI Engineer, Data Engineer, or Power BI Developer Strong Power BI development experience Advanced SQL / SQL Server skills Strong understanding of data modelling and transformation Experience building reporting datasets and scalable analytics solutions Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Desirable Skills Microsoft Fabric experience Databricks or Snowflake exposure ETL / data integration tool experience API integration experience Python scripting / automation knowledge Experience working with complex or regulated datasets Understanding of data governance frameworks What's On Offer? Hybrid working Competitive salary package Opportunity to work on modern data and reporting projects Exposure to enterprise-scale analytics environments Collaborative team culture Strong long-term career development opportunities Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Analytics Engineer who wants to take ownership of impactful analytics projects while working across both reporting and data engineering disciplines. If you're looking for your next Data Analytics Engineer opportunity, click apply now .

AWS Support Engineer Remote (UK) Managed Services AWS Linux Kubernetes Terraform AWS Support Engineer required by a growing software and managed services organisation supporting critical cloud-hosted customer platforms. This AWS Support Engineer opportunity is ideal for someone with strong AWS operational support experience who enjoys incident management, infrastructure troubleshooting, and maintaining secure, highly available cloud services. Key responsibilities: Day-to-day AWS platform support Incident management and service restoration Root cause analysis AWS infrastructure maintenance Patching and upgrades Certificate renewals Capacity management Backup operations Monitoring and alerting improvements Operational documentation and runbooks Release/change execution IAM governance Security compliance Service ownership On-call support participation Technical environment: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, ElastiCache, VPC) Linux Terraform CloudFormation Ansible Docker Kubernetes CloudWatch Prometheus Grafana Loki PRTG Experience required: 3+ years in AWS/cloud infrastructure support Production environment troubleshooting Managed services / SLA-driven support Incident response Linux administration Networking fundamentals Cloud security awareness Strong communication skills Package / benefits: Home based working Flexible working options Career development Training support Pension Life assurance Wellbeing support Share scheme Family-friendly benefits This is an excellent opportunity for an AWS Support Engineer seeking a technically hands-on cloud operations role with strong long-term progression. Click apply now to be considered.