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SC Cleared Data Engineer (AWS) - Contract Opportunity - 475- 490 per day (Inside IR35) - Remote (UK) with minimal travel - once every 2-4 weeks in London - Contract until 30th August We're looking for an SC Cleared Data Engineer to join a high-impact project within a secure environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with modern AWS data tools and can confidently deliver data pipelines, analysis, and insights with minimal oversight. What You'll Be Doing Building and maintaining data pipelines on AWS Using Amazon Athena to query and analyse large datasets Writing efficient, scalable SQL for data transformation and analysis Leveraging Python for data processing and automation Carrying out data analysis to support business insights and decision-making Working closely with stakeholders to turn requirements into practical data solutions Ensuring data quality, performance, and reliability across workflows What We're Looking For - Active SC Clearance (essential) - Strong experience with AWS, particularly Athena - Advanced SQL skills - Hands-on Python experience - Solid background in data analysis - Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment Nice to Have Experience in secure or regulated environments Familiarity with data governance best practices

Finance Process Consultant / Finance Transformation Analyst 550- 650 per day Outside IR35 We are recruiting a Finance Process Consultant to support a major finance transformation programme focused on improving processes, reporting, forecasting, controls and financial data management. This role requires more than process analysis. You will need to build strong relationships across Finance and the wider business, influence stakeholders who may be resistant to change, and help teams understand the practical benefits of finance transformation decisions. Working closely with programme leadership and Finance stakeholders, you will support the analysis, design, testing and implementation of improved finance processes across multiple workstreams. Responsibilities Capture, document and validate finance business requirements Analyse current finance processes, controls, pain points and data challenges Map current and future-state finance processes Support the design of improved finance processes and system solutions Engage Finance and wider business stakeholders to build understanding and buy-in Help manage resistance, competing priorities and difficult stakeholder conversations Support testing, implementation planning and business readiness activities Contribute across analysis, design, build, test and implementation phases Experience Finance transformation, finance improvement or finance process change experience Strong business analysis, requirements gathering and process mapping capability Experience across finance reporting, forecasting, journals, controls or financial data Confidence working with Finance stakeholders at different levels Demonstratable track record influencing non-Finance stakeholders and achieving external buy-in on the value of finance-led change Experience supporting testing, implementation and adoption of new processes SAP or ERP exposure would be beneficial Experience working in complex, challenging or change-resistant environments

Senior Platform Engineer - Defence / National Security Active DV clearance required SR2 is supporting a leading digital technology consultancy as it looks to appoint a number of Senior Platform Engineers into its growing Defence and National Security practice. This is a hands-on, end-to-end cloud engineering role supporting a secure cloud platform programme, focused on helping a major public sector organisation move from on-premise environments into AWS cloud. You will help design, build, automate, secure and support modern cloud platforms used on nationally important services. This opportunity is particularly well suited to a senior engineer with strong, recent AWS platform experience, a good understanding of CI/CD and automation, and the ability to contribute to platform design decisions while mentoring junior engineers. You will work closely with architects, security specialists and wider engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure and reliable cloud services in a complex secure environment. Key Responsibilities Design, build and support secure AWS cloud platform components for Defence and National Security programmes Work closely with architects on cloud platform deployment, design and technical decision-making Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for reliable software and infrastructure delivery Automate infrastructure and platform services using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or equivalent Work with AWS services such as Lambda, S3 and wider cloud-native tooling Monitor, secure and continuously improve cloud platforms using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana Apply security best practice across AWS environments, including firewalls and secure cloud controls Coach and mentor junior engineers, helping to build strong DevOps engineering standards across the team Skills & Experience Active DV clearance is essential; candidates must already hold DV clearance Strong, recent hands-on AWS cloud platform experience Experience designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting modern digital service platforms Good experience building CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code and automation experience, ideally with Terraform and/or Ansible Good understanding of cloud security, AWS security controls and secure platform design Scripting or coding experience in Python, Bash, Node.js or similar Experience working in multidisciplinary agile, DevOps or platform engineering teams Package & Benefits Competitive salary 500 per month DV allowance Clear progression routes into Lead Platform Engineer, Tech Lead or Platform Technical Architect roles Annual promotion cycle, with out-of-cycle promotions considered on a case-by-case basis Opportunity to work within one of the organisation's fastest-growing strategic areas

Senior Platform Engineer - Defence / National Security Active DV clearance required SR2 is supporting a leading digital technology consultancy as it looks to appoint a number of Senior Platform Engineers into its growing Defence and National Security practice. This is a hands-on, end-to-end cloud engineering role supporting a secure cloud platform programme, focused on helping a major public sector organisation move from on-premise environments into AWS cloud. You will help design, build, automate, secure and support modern cloud platforms used on nationally important services. This opportunity is particularly well suited to a senior engineer with strong, recent AWS platform experience, a good understanding of CI/CD and automation, and the ability to contribute to platform design decisions while mentoring junior engineers. You will work closely with architects, security specialists and wider engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure and reliable cloud services in a complex secure environment. Key Responsibilities Design, build and support secure AWS cloud platform components for Defence and National Security programmes Work closely with architects on cloud platform deployment, design and technical decision-making Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for reliable software and infrastructure delivery Automate infrastructure and platform services using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or equivalent Work with AWS services such as Lambda, S3 and wider cloud-native tooling Monitor, secure and continuously improve cloud platforms using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana Apply security best practice across AWS environments, including firewalls and secure cloud controls Coach and mentor junior engineers, helping to build strong DevOps engineering standards across the team Skills & Experience Active DV clearance is essential; candidates must already hold DV clearance Strong, recent hands-on AWS cloud platform experience Experience designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting modern digital service platforms Good experience building CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code and automation experience, ideally with Terraform and/or Ansible Good understanding of cloud security, AWS security controls and secure platform design Scripting or coding experience in Python, Bash, Node.js or similar Experience working in multidisciplinary agile, DevOps or platform engineering teams Package & Benefits Competitive salary 500 per month DV allowance Clear progression routes into Lead Platform Engineer, Tech Lead or Platform Technical Architect roles Annual promotion cycle, with out-of-cycle promotions considered on a case-by-case basis Opportunity to work within one of the organisation's fastest-growing strategic areas

Senior Python Engineer Ipswich (Hybrid) 65,000- 70,000 Python Location: Ipswich, hybrid working Salary: Competitive + benefits + equity Tech Stack: Backend: Python Architecture: Microservices, distributed systems Cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP experience beneficial Tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines, REST APIs Are you the kind of engineer who enjoys working on systems where correctness, reliability, and real world impact matter and you're looking for your next career challenge? We're working with a well-established but growing technology company building complex, data heavy software used in high stakes environments. This is not a greenfield startup chasing hype cycles, it is a product that is deeply embedded in critical workflows, where performance, accuracy, and robustness are non-negotiable. You would be joining a team responsible for evolving a core platform, designing and building systems that handle large volumes of data, integrating external services, and ensuring everything holds up under real world pressure. What you will be doing: Designing and building scalable backend systems in Python, with a strong focus on API design and data handling Owning features end to end, from discovery through to deployment and iteration Contributing to architectural decisions across a microservices based platform Integrating third party services and maintaining external libraries where needed Working closely with product and QA to deliver reliable, production ready software Mentoring & supporting other engineers and raising the overall technical bar within the team What they are looking for: Proven Python experience, with a track record of building and maintaining production systems Solid understanding of system design, particularly around APIs and distributed architectures Experience working with AWS and modern deployment practices Engineers who care about code quality, CI/CD, and building systems that last Someone who can operate independently, but also contribute meaningfully to team direction and delivery Comfortable working in environments where the problems are complex and not neatly defined Why this role stands out: You are working on a product that is already trusted and widely used, not something trying to find product market fit The engineering challenges are real, involving scale, data complexity, and system reliability rather than surface level features There is a balance of autonomy and responsibility, you are expected to think, not just execute A strong engineering culture that values good decisions, collaboration, and inclusion over fast decisions Senior Python Engineer Ipswich (Hybrid) 65,000- 70,000 Python

Software Engineer Bristol Hybrid 50,000 - 65,000 We are looking for a Software Engineer to join a fast growing technology business building a cloud native SaaS platform used by enterprise customers. The platform operates in a high scale, data driven environment and is moving towards more advanced analytics and AI enabled capabilities. The engineering team works in a modern, product led environment with strong DevOps principles. Engineers are responsible for their services end to end, from design through to production, with frequent deployments and a strong focus on automation, testing and reliability. Key responsibilities Design, build and maintain backend services using Python or Go Develop and maintain APIs Contribute to system design and architectural discussions Work closely with product and design to deliver features end to end Improve performance, scalability and reliability across services Support continuous improvement of engineering practices and tooling Tech environment Python or Go AWS cloud environment Kubernetes and containerised workloads Terraform and infrastructure as code CI/CD pipelines with strong automation and testing focus Requirements Experience building production ready software systems Strong understanding of software engineering principles Commercial experience with Python or Go Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices Experience working with APIs and databases This is a strong opportunity for a Software Engineer looking to work in a modern engineering environment with real ownership, strong technical standards and the ability to work on a scalable platform with minimal legacy constraints.

70k- 90k Full-time role Hybrid (2-3 days a week onsite in Portsmouth) Eligibility to go through Security Check (SC) clearance Ready to build, scale and secure modern cloud platforms? Do you want to work for a company who genuinely has an amazing, inclusive and welcoming culture with an amazing team around you? SR2 is helping one of our clients to hire multiple DevOps Engineers who will help shape resilient infrastructure and empower teams to deliver at pace. You'll work across cloud and platform environments, building scalable infrastructure, streamlining delivery pipelines, and supporting teams to own services end-to-end. Expect a hands-on role where you'll drive best practices in automation, reliability, and performance. This will be working within a secure government environment; as such, candidates must either have, or be willing to go through, SC clearance. Requirements: Proven experience in a DevOps, Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering role within complex environments Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or hybrid) Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines Experience working in secure or regulated environments (e.g. government, defence, or financial services) Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) -Terraform preferred Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS) Linux and scripting experience (Bash/Shell) Why join. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team working on meaningful, complex systems. There's plenty of opportunity to influence how things are built, improve engineering practices, and make a real impact. If you want to build reliable systems, work with modern tooling, and be part of a team that values quality and collaboration, this could be a great fit. Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next step

Software Engineer Java Bristol Hybrid We're supporting one of our best Tech for Impact clients who are making a genuine difference to people's lives and their Engineering team is a big part of how they do it. With around 65 engineers across Bristol and London, they're building smart, scalable software that keeps hundreds of thousands of customers moving, and they are the nicest people ever! The role We're supporting the hire of a mid-level Software Engineer (3-5 years ish experience) to join an established, cross-functional product team. You'll work in a genuinely agile environment, shipping real software, embracing TDD, and caring about the quality of what you build + doing some really cool stuff with AI! Stack: Java, Spring Boot microservices, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Kafka, ActiveMQ, Kubernetes, AWS - and they're actively embracing AI tooling in day-to-day engineering. What they're looking for Solid Java background, ideally with Spring Boot or microservices experience Passion for clean code, great testing, and CI/CD best practice A collaborative mindset - the team really does matter here Curiosity and a willingness to keep learning What you'll get Salary up to 70k 35hr week 15% non-contributory pension Private healthcare 27 days holiday + bank holidays Life assurance (4x salary) Discretionary bonus (typically 10-15%) Hybrid working (3 days in office) Genuine investment in your development and wellbeing If you're a good person who writes great code and actually cares about what you build get in touch.

Defined Benefits Pensions Business Analyst We are looking for an experienced Defined Benefits Pensions Business Analyst to support a pensions administrator through the discovery phase of a planned migration onto IntelliPen , the pensions administration platform provided by Procentia . This is likely to be an initial 3-month engagement , focused on understanding the client's current DB pensions administration environment, capturing operational and product requirements, assessing migration readiness, and helping shape the approach for a future platform migration. The role would suit someone with deep Defined Benefits pensions knowledge, strong business analysis capability, and prior experience supporting pensions administration platform change. Key Responsibilities Lead business analysis activity during the discovery phase of a DB pensions administration platform migration. Work with pensions administrators, operations teams, SMEs and technology stakeholders to understand current-state processes, data, controls and pain points. Capture and document product, operational, functional and non-functional requirements for DB scheme administration. Support analysis of how existing DB administration processes will map onto IntelliPen or a comparable pensions administration platform. Produce clear discovery outputs including process maps, requirements documentation, stakeholder summaries, RAID inputs and recommendations. Act as a credible bridge between pensions operations, business users and technical delivery teams. Essential Experience Strong experience working with Defined Benefits pension schemes at both product and operational administration level. Proven business analysis experience within pensions administration, platform change or operational transformation environments. Experience supporting or delivering pensions administration platform migrations , ideally involving DB schemes. Understanding of DB scheme administration processes, including member records, calculations, workflows, case management, reporting, controls and regulatory considerations. Ability to engage with pensions SMEs, administrators, business users and senior stakeholders. Desirable Experience Hands-on experience with IntelliPen / Procentia .

Change Manager - Active SC essential Location: Hybrid: 3 days in Corsham, 2 days from home Corsham (3 days onsite) Rate: 500- 525 IR35 status: Inside IR35 Start date: within 1 month (early June) Length: 6 months SR2 is supporting a high-profile defence programme and we are looking for an experienced Change Manager to help drive coordination, communication, and delivery across a multi-supplier environment. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in keeping teams aligned, ensuring progress stays on track, and making sure the programme delivers real, measurable value. Given the secure nature of this project , applicants must have active Security Check (SC) clearance; unfortunately we cannot put you through this if you do not already have it. The role: Producing key change documentation and ensuring it meets programme standards Acting as a central point of coordination between internal teams and external suppliers Building strong relationships with stakeholders across client and partner organisations Supporting programme delivery by maintaining momentum and tracking key activities Keeping communication flowing between live teams, ensuring everyone stays aligned and informed Monitoring and reporting on expected benefits, ensuring outcomes remain in line with the original business case Requirements: Active SC clearance Proven experience in Change Management within complex programmes Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders in a structured environment Strong communication skills with the ability to connect teams and simplify messaging Experience supporting programme delivery and keeping workstreams moving Understanding of benefits tracking and business case alignment Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps.

HaloITSM Consultant - 2-3 years experience - 70 - 90k salary Once a month travel to London The Company Our client is a growing digital transformation consultancy, supporting large and complex organisations to improve and transform their digital operations. They work across a range of environments, including highly regulated and enterprise-scale settings, helping clients deliver effective service management solutions that improve operational performance. The Role We are looking for a Consultant with 2-3 years' hands-on HaloITSM experience to support the delivery, configuration and optimisation of HaloITSM solutions for clients. This role would suit someone who has already built a solid foundation in HaloITSM administration, configuration and service management processes , and is looking to develop further in a consulting-led, client-facing environment. You will work alongside senior consultants and wider delivery teams to support implementations, enhancements and continuous improvement activity across HaloITSM estates. You will be involved in configuring the platform, supporting client requirements, assisting with integrations, troubleshooting issues and helping ensure HaloITSM is aligned to operational needs and ITIL-based best practice. Key Responsibilities Support the implementation, configuration and ongoing development of HaloITSM Configure and maintain core platform components including forms, fields, notifications, workflows, queues, permissions and automations Assist with the design and optimisation of ITSM processes within HaloITSM, including incident, request, problem, change and asset management Gather and interpret client requirements and translate them into effective HaloITSM configuration changes Support platform troubleshooting, issue resolution and day-to-day configuration improvement Contribute to testing activity, including system testing and user acceptance testing Support integration activity between HaloITSM and external systems via APIs and other interfaces where required Produce clear documentation including configuration notes, process guides and user support materials Contribute to workshops, project meetings and stakeholder discussions Support go-live activity, user adoption and post-implementation continuous improvement Background & Experience 2-3 years' experience working specifically with HaloITSM Good hands-on experience configuring and administering HaloITSM in a live environment Experience working with UI forms, notifications, fields, workflows and platform customisation Good understanding of HaloITSM functionality and how it supports service management operations Experience troubleshooting platform issues and supporting users effectively Good understanding of ITIL concepts and core ITSM processes across the service lifecycle Exposure to integrations between HaloITSM and external tools or interfaces Basic understanding of REST APIs and system integration principles would be beneficial Experience supporting platform rollouts, service improvements or digital transformation initiatives Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to work effectively with both colleagues and client

Managing Consultant - Public Services - Complex Procurement London / Hybrid 110,000- 140,000 SR2 is supporting a leading consultancy that delivers complex public-sector transformation and commercial programmes and is looking for a Managing Consultant to join its growing public services team. This is a senior consulting role for someone with strong experience in public sector procurement and commercial strategy. You will advise senior clients on complex, high-value procurements, helping shape commercial strategy and deliver outcomes from early planning through to mobilisation. Key Responsibilities Lead complex public sector procurement and commercial programmes end to end Shape commercial strategies, sourcing approaches and transaction models for government clients Support delivery across the full commercial lifecycle, from business case and market engagement through to evaluation, negotiation and contract award Provide commercial and contractual insight across sourcing, supplier and delivery challenges Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders including commercial leads, SROs, programme directors, legal teams and suppliers Contribute to business development, proposition growth and wider practice capability Skills & Experience Strong consulting experience delivering complex public sector procurements under UK procurement regulations Experience acting as a commercial adviser and business partner in complex client environments Track record of delivering technology-enabled or business-critical procurements End-to-end commercial lifecycle experience, including business case, ITT design, evaluation, negotiation and implementation support Strong commercial judgement, analytical capability and value-for-money assessment skills Excellent stakeholder management skills and eligibility for SC clearance Benefits Annual bonus opportunity Enhanced pension contribution Car allowance Private healthcare and wellbeing support Flexible benefits including share schemes and tax-efficient options