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Cloud Platform Architect (AWS) Location: Bristol or London (hybrid, typically 1 day per week) Type: Permanent Salary: £90,000-£120,000 Key words: AWS, Cloud Architect, Cloud Platform Architect The Opportunity I am working with a key customer of mine in the financial services sector who are building a new Cloud Platform Architecture capability. As a result they are looking for an experienced AWS Cloud Platform Architect to join them in a brand new postiion to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their technology landscape. This is not a traditional architecture role. You'll combine strategic platform architecture with hands-on technical leadership, working closely with engineering teams to modernise an enterprise, regulated environment and drive the migration from legacy on-premise platforms to AWS. You'll join a small, growing team of cloud platform architects with a high degree of autonomy and genuine influence over cloud strategy, standards, and execution. What You'll Be Doing Owning and evolving the architecture, maturity and roadmap of AWS cloud platforms, aligned to broader digital strategy Defining and maintaining cloud reference architectures, principles, guardrails, blueprints and patterns Working closely with cloud platform engineering to shape roadmaps and support delivery Leading and contributing to solution architecture for legacy-to-cloud migrations, including complex on-prem environments Acting as a senior technical authority, able to engage confidently with engineers, architects, senior stakeholders and executives Partnering with security, risk and compliance teams to ensure secure, resilient and cost-effective platforms in a regulated context Engaging with AWS as a strategic technology partner, influencing and shaping the relationship Supporting incident resolution and complex technical problem-solving when needed What we're looking for. You'll be a credible, hands-on architect with deep AWS experience and the ability to operate across strategy, design and delivery. Essential experience: Strong, current hands-on AWS architecture expertise across services such as EC2, EKS, Lambda, networking, storage, backup and recovery Experience designing and migrating enterprise-scale, regulated platforms (financial services, utilities, government or similar) Background in platform and infrastructure architecture, not just high-level strategy Proven experience with legacy modernisation and data centre / on-prem to cloud migration Ability to engage at all levels - from whiteboard conversations with engineers to discussions with senior leaders Pragmatic, collaborative approach with strong stakeholder and influencing skills Nice to have: Exposure to both AWS and Azure environments Experience working with large engineering teams across multiple locations Interest in emerging areas such as AI-enabled platforms or tooling (not required) Why this role? Major opportunity to shape cloud architecture from the ground up High visibility and genuine ownership in a critical transformation programme A role that blends strategy, design and hands-on technical leadership Strong hybrid working available For more information please send an up to date version of your CV over in application. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Join a leading independent Banking and services provider as a Kotlin/Java Developer. Job Overview: The role sits within a Developer Experience (DevX) function focused on building and managing platforms that enable software engineering teams to develop, deploy, and operate applications efficiently and consistently.You will work on client- and product-facing web applications and internal platforms, contributing to reusable frameworks and tooling that support multiple development teams. The focus is on scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that improve developer productivity and platform reliability. Location : Sheffield Rate : In-scope IR35 £360 per day (via a Hays Approved Umbrella Company). Contract Length: up to 31/12/2026 Work Schedule: 3 days onsite/week Key Responsibilities Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to design and deliver robust backend services Design, develop, and maintain performant and scalable APIs and microservices Contribute to architectural discussions and provide input on technology choices and best practices Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following agreed coding standards Build APIs and microservices that support multiple consuming applications Work closely with the engineering team to continuously improve development processes Participate in peer reviews and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in Kotlin or Java with the ability and willingness to work across both where required Experience developing REST APIs and working with frameworks such as Spring Solid understanding of microservice-based, API-driven architectures Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills Experience working in Agile environments Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Optional / Nice to Have Experience with test automation Familiarity with Jenkins pipelines Exposure to event-driven architectures Additional Information: Interview Process: In Person / Teams/Telephonic How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

AWS Connect Engineer £70,000 to 85,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Nottingham, East Midlands - United Kingdom Type: Permanent AWS Connect Engineer Location: Nottingham (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite) Salary: Up to £85,000 + package We are seeking a hands-on AWS Connect Engineer to join a Customer Experience Technology team supporting the evolution of a modern cloud contact centre platform within a re click apply for full job details

Job Description Senior Front End Developer (React) Permanent UK-Based - West Midlands (Hybrid working) SC Clearance Eligible TXP is expanding its front-end engineering capability and is looking for an experienced Senior Front End Developer to join our growing delivery teams.This is an opportunity to work on complex, modern applications at scale, using contemporary front-end technologies within a collaborative, Agile environment. You'll play a key role in building high-quality, performant and accessible user interfaces while helping to maintain strong engineering standards across the team.As a Senior Front End Developer, you'll be hands-on across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to design, development, testing and deployment of React-based applications.You'll take ownership of technical delivery, support best practice, and work closely with other developers, testers and stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality solutions. What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing and maintaining front-end applications using React and modern JavaScript frameworks Working across the full SDLC: design, coding, testing, defect resolution and deployment Ensuring work meets agreed quality, functionality and delivery timelines Participating fully in Agile, sprint-based delivery, including planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives Building user interfaces that consume and integrate REST APIs Applying best practice around code quality, performance, accessibility and progressive enhancement Supporting and mentoring junior developers and contractors where appropriate Collaborating with back-end engineers and QA to deliver well-rounded solutions Contributing to shared standards, patterns and continuous improvement across the team What We're Looking For Essential experience: Strong commercial experience with React Experience with modern JS frameworks including Remix and React Router In-depth knowledge of TypeScript and JavaScript Solid understanding of server-side rendering (SSR) and progressive enhancement Experience using the MUI React component library Strong experience building and consuming REST APIs Hands-on experience with end-to-end testing , ideally using Playwright Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams A good understanding of software design, implementation and deployment principles Desirable exposure: Accessibility and performance standards Cloud platforms ( Azure and/or AWS ) CI/CD pipelines Technical architecture concepts AI / LLM tooling About You An experienced senior developer with a strong track record of delivery Detail-driven, quality-focused and methodical in your approach to problem-solving Able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team Well-organised, with strong time-management and prioritisation skills Proactive, enthusiastic and motivated to make a meaningful contribution Keen to support others and help build team capability Why TXP? At TXP, we pride ourselves on combining strong technical delivery with a supportive, people-first culture. You'll work alongside talented engineers, have opportunities to grow your skills, and be trusted to make a real impact. Benefits : • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). • An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve). • Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%). • Life assurance (3x). • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). • Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva. • Cycle to work scheme. • Corporate eye-care vouchers. • Access to an independent financial advisor. • 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities. Grow with us: Work on exciting new projects. If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you're in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you'll always be working on something exciting and challenging. Career growth - we've got you! We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We're here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities. Be part of the TXP growth journey. We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you'll be part of that.

Are you a Detection Engineer ready to take on the fight against modern adversaries? Join a well-established SOC working with high-profile Defence clients, where your expertise genuinely matters. In this hands-on technical role, you'll own the end-to-end design, development and maturity of detection logic across SIEM platforms-engineering effective responses to real-world attacker techniques. You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting as a trusted SME across multiple secure environments within a complex MSSP setting. This is a standout opportunity to advance your career at the sharp end of cyber defence. Location: Hybrid working - 2 days per week in our Farnborough office. Security: You must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance. What you'll be doing: ? Design, build, test and continuously refine advanced SIEM detection logic, including rules, correlations and analytics. Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities and adversary TTPs, mapping them to MITRE ATT&CK to close detection and visibility gaps. Tune and validate detections to minimise false positives and deliver high-fidelity alerts for SOC analysts. Act as a technical authority, providing expert guidance to SOC Analysts, Architects and Engineers to strengthen overall detection capability. Define, implement and maintain technical detection standards across environments. Clearly communicate complex technical risks and detection logic to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. What you'll bring: Deep SIEM expertise, building advanced detection logic, automation and complex queries in Splunk (SPL) and Microsoft Sentinel (KQL). A proven track record delivering complex detection engineering projects within enterprise or MSSP environments. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to break down sophisticated attacks into actionable detection patterns. Confidence to own technical delivery end-to-end, driving work through to completion with minimal escalation. Expert knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, with real-world application in detection engineering. A BSc in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline. Solid scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or similar, supporting automation and data manipulation. Experience developing detections in QRadar and/or conducting EDR-focused threat hunting (e.g. CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint). Broad infrastructure awareness across Cloud (Azure/AWS), on-prem, and SaaS / PaaS / IaaS environments. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: Hybrid: 2 days per week in Farnborough. Security Clearance Level: SC Cleared or eligible. Internal Recruiter: Jane. Salary: To £65,000. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance and pension. Sopra Steria: Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

Technical Lead Engineer (Full Stack - Java / Vue.js) Our client based in Manchester City Centre is currently looking for an experienced Java Technical Lead Engineer to join our growing team, helping to shape and deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions across their platform. This is a key role where you'll act as the bridge between our Java/Spring backend and Vue.js frontend, taking ownership of feature development from concept through to delivery. You'll play a central part in ensuring seamless integration across the stack, maintaining architectural consistency, and driving best practices across the engineering team. Alongside hands-on development, you'll mentor junior engineers and help elevate the overall technical capability of the team. What you'll be doing: You'll be working across the full stack, leading the design and delivery of new features while ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. The role requires someone who can take high-level requirements and translate them into clear technical solutions, working closely with both product and engineering teams. Technical environment You'll bring deep expertise in Vue.js and modern frontend development, paired with strong backend experience in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem (including Data, Security, and MVC). A solid understanding of RESTful API design, SQL/database design, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS is essential. What we're looking for We're looking for someone with 8+ years of experience in software engineering who has a proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring others. You'll be a strong problem-solver and critical thinker, comfortable working from broad requirements and shaping them into robust, scalable solutions. A security-first mindset would be highly beneficial, and any background in cybersecurity would be a significant advantage given the nature of our work. Location & flexibility Preference for candidates based in the North West, but we're open to fully remote candidates. The role includes one week per quarter in our Manchester office to collaborate with the wider team. Benefits: Flexible working Potential share options Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Technical Lead Engineer (Full Stack - Java / Vue.js)

DevSecOps Engineer £40-50k DOE 1 day onsite Active or Eligible for SC/DV Clearance essential We're working with a growing cyber security consultancy looking to hire a DevSecOps Engineer to play a key role in strengthening security across complex cloud and on-prem environments. This is a hands-on, security-focused position centred around identifying, prioritising and remediating vulnerabilities at scale - working closely with engineering teams to ensure risks are not just found, but properly fixed. You'll sit within a team focused on improving real-world security posture , using DevOps and Infrastructure as Code to deliver consistent, scalable remediation across environments. If you're someone with a strong DevOps background who has moved into security - or a security engineer with solid automation and IaC experience - this role offers the chance to have genuine impact across multiple client environments. Salary: £40-50k DOE Package: Up to 31 days annual leave + expenses & overnight bonus Working Structure: Remote for the first 6 months followed by 1 day onsite in Stevenage or Bristol Security Clearance: Due to the nature of work, candidates miust undergo security clearance processes, therefore must hold only British citizenship. Start date: ASAP Key Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle - from identification and validation through to remediation, verification and closure Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across cloud (Azure/AWS) and on-prem environments Use security and posture management tooling (e.g. Defender for Cloud, Azure Advisor, AWS Inspector, Security Hub ) to detect and prioritise risks Translate security findings into clear, actionable remediation plans Work closely with engineering teams to implement secure fixes , ensuring changes are properly tested and deployed safely Remediate vulnerabilities through patching, configuration hardening and application of security controls Validate remediation through re-scanning and verification processes Deploy and scale fixes using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and DevOps practices across multiple environments Produce clear documentation covering risk, root cause, remediation and residual risk Track and report on vulnerability trends, SLAs and security posture improvements Continuously improve vulnerability management processes, including triage, prioritisation and exception handling Support the implementation of secure configuration baselines and security best practices Key Skills & Experience: Strong background in DevOps, Platform Engineering or DevSecOps Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Experience working within cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS) Exposure to vulnerability management or security tooling (e.g. Defender for Cloud, Tenable, Nessus, AWS Inspector) Experience improving security posture across infrastructure, configurations or applications Understanding of security best practices, system hardening and secure configuration Comfortable working across both cloud and on-prem environments If this sounds like you, apply now for immediate consideration. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Software Engineer - Fullstack Join our innovative team as a Software Engineer - Fullstack and be at the forefront of transforming our application landscape into a modern, cloud-hosted finance platform. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to shaping the digital future. If you're passionate about building scalable, high-performance software solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. Compensation: £41,000 - £60,000 p/a + Amazing benefits Work Model: 3 days on site per week in Milton Keynes What You'll Do: As a vital member of our scrum team, you will participate in redesigning our core products, working across greenfield and legacy solutions. Your expertise will influence every stage of the product lifecycle-from initial design to deployment, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our customers with innovative, reliable software. Required Skills: Strong experience in C# and .Net Core development Proficiency with Web API design and development Solid understanding of REST principles and SOLID design patterns Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Familiarity with Typescript and React (desirable) Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases Experience with TDD, Agile/SCRUM methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps practices Good communication skills and a collaborative team mindset Nice to Have Skills: Experience with Web API integrations and microservices architecture Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration AWS or Azure certifications or experience Familiarity with WebSocket or real-time data streaming Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of hands-on software development experience in a full-stack environment Other Requirements: Willingness to participate in a hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes Ability to collaborate effectively within an Agile team environment If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking team and help us redefine the future of mobility solutions, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your software engineering career.

Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Sector: Insurance & Engineering Risk Type: Permanent Senior Architecture RoleAre you a hands-on Solution Architect who enjoys stepping into complex environments, bringing structure to ambiguity, and turning legacy estates into clear, deliverable roadmaps?A global specialist insurance group is strengthening its Manchester technology hub and is looking for a Senior Solution Architect to play a pivotal role in assessing current-state systems, shaping future architecture, and guiding large-scale migration and modernisation initiatives.This is a role for someone who wants to be close to the business , embedded with delivery teams, and accountable for turning architectural thinking into practical outcomes. Why This Opportunity Stands Out True Solution Architecture - You'll own solution design from current-state assessment through to target architecture and delivery alignment. Greenfield thinking, real constraints - Apply modern architecture principles to a live, evolving estate following acquisition and integration. Delivery-adjacent impact - Work side-by-side with BAs, engineering leads, and business heads to make architecture actionable. Cloud & migration focus - Shape AWS-led migration strategies and integration patterns across multiple systems. High visibility - Act as the architectural bridge between UK teams and US parent stakeholders. What You'll Lead As Senior Solution Architect, you will: Assess existing applications and platforms and define clear target-state architectures Build and own system and application roadmaps aligned to business priorities Design scalable, modular solution architectures including integration and NFRs Lead migration and modernisation initiatives across legacy and cloud platforms Act as the architecture point of contact between business, BA, and engineering teams Produce clear solution diagrams, documentation, and decision artefacts Guide teams on API design, integration patterns, cloud usage, and best practice Influence senior stakeholders and confidently challenge assumptions where needed What You Bring This role will suit an architect with: Strong Solution Architecture experience (6-10+ years) in complex environments Proven delivery of application migration and modernisation programmes Hands-on experience with AWS-based architectures (Azure knowledge beneficial) Solid grounding in application, integration, and cloud design patterns Insurance experience (general insurance is ideal; deep platform specialism not required) The confidence to operate with senior, sometimes challenging stakeholders A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset paired with strong communication skills Major platform experience (PAS, core systems, large enterprise platforms) is welcome, but architecture capability and delivery credibility matter more than any single product . Who This Role Is Perfect For Architects who enjoy: Working close to the business rather than at arm's length Turning complex current states into clear migration paths Owning solution design through implementation Balancing modern architecture with real-world delivery constraints Being the calm, credible voice in technically and politically complex programmesIf you enjoy shaping the journey rather than just describing the destination , this role offers both influence and impact. Please apply now for immediate consideration.

SOC Engineer - SIEM, Exabeam, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, MITRE, Azure, SC-200, SC-100, Our leading global law firm client are currently looking to take on a new SOC Engineer (SIEM, Exabeam, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, MITRE, Azure, SC-200, SC-100) to join their team on a contractual basis. The firm are an extremely modern law firm which offer a healthy hybrid working solution 2-3 days per week in London and offer a great deal of autonomy and technical exposure. This SOC Engineer (SIEM, Exabeam, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, MITRE, Azure, SC-200, SC-100) role, will be responsible for the enhancement of existing SIEM platform and improve performance, coverage and fidelity by conducting regular assessments of the SIEM architecture. To be considered for this SOC Engineer (SIEM, Exabeam, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, MITRE, Azure, SC-200, SC-100)Defender) role, it's ideal you have: 3 + years within a similar role Ideal but not required law firm experience Security qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Sec+ or others SIEM Engineering & Maturity Enhance and optimise the existing SIEM platform to improve performance, coverage, and fidelity. Conduct regular assessments of SIEM architecture and propose improvements to ingestion pipelines, parsing rules, correlation logic, and storage management. Implement automation and orchestration components (SOAR) to streamline incident response activities. Log Source Onboarding & Integration Identify, prioritise, and onboard new log sources from cloud, on-prem, network, endpoint, identity, and application platforms. Develop and maintain custom parsers, connectors, and ingestion playbooks. Work with internal teams and vendors to ensure high-quality, reliable telemetry and error-free ingestion. Use Case & Detection Content Development Design, implement, test, and tune detection use cases based on attacker techniques (MITRE ATT&CK), threat intelligence, and risk appetite. Build correlation rules, anomaly-based detections, dashboards, and alerting workflows. Regularly review detection efficacy and reduce false positives through tuning and logic refinement. SOC Support & Incident Response Work closely with SOC analysts to validate and refine detection logic. Support incident investigations through SIEM searches, enrichment, and data modelling. Provide technical SME support for complex incidents that require deep SIEM or log knowledge. Documentation & Governance Maintain high-quality documentation covering data models, feed onboarding, use cases, correlation logic, and architecture. Ensure alignment with internal controls, compliance requirements, and industry standards. Education, Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Hands-on experience with leading SIEM platforms (e.g., Exabeam, LogRhythm, ArcSight, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, Elastic). Strong understanding of log formats (JSON, syslog, XML, CEF, etc.) and ingestion technologies (Syslog, API, Event Hubs, Kafka, Agents). Practical knowledge of detection engineering, threat modelling, and attacker behaviour analysis. Experience building and tuning correlation rules, searches, and dashboards. Familiarity with SOAR platforms and automation workflows. Security Knowledge Strong understanding of networking, Windows/Linux systems, Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), identity systems, and endpoint protection technologies (e.g. SentinelOne and Microsoft Defender) Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain, and threat hunting methodologies. Must Have Level 4 or higher qualification in a computing subject, or equivalent experience IT experience including both IT Infrastructure and Information Security roles Relevant professional certifications that validate the fundamental skills required to perform the role, e.g. GIAC (GCIA,GCDA,GMON) Microsoft SC-200/SC-100, CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS), SSCP/CISSP etc Strong skill level in scripting technologies, including Python, MS PowerShell and PowerApps Ability to conduct research into Infrastructure issues and products as required Self-starting with strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to engage colleagues at all levels and project a solid, professional attitude consistently. Nice to have Data Loss Prevention Secure Remote Access solutions Network Security solutions Open Source and Cyber Threat Intelligence Suitable experience working with the market leading technology vendor product suites Experience in software-defined and cloud services such as SaaS, IaaS, PaaS and DaaS Experience in Disaster Recovery Management and Business Continuity Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws

Principal Consultant - Incident Response Salary: Up to £85,000 + cash benefits Location: London, Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh Working pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant to join their Incident Response practice. This is a senior, client-facing role within a highly regarded cyber security team, delivering proactive incident readiness engagements. You will work closely with organisations to strengthen their preparedness. This includes reviewing and developing incident response plans, facilitating tabletop exercises, running simulated attack scenarios, and advising on preventative engineering and operational readiness. The focus is on ensuring clients are not only able to respond effectively in a crisis, but are proactively building resilience into their environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile cyber incidents, while also shaping how organisations think about planning, governance and technical response capability. The Role As a Principal Consultant, you will: Lead and deliver technical incident response engagements, helping clients respond, remediate and recover from cyber security incidents. Conduct high-quality forensic and technical analysis to determine root cause, scope and impact of security breaches. Produce clear, well-structured outputs ranging from executive briefings to detailed technical investigation reports. Act as the technical lead on small to medium-sized incidents, overseeing team members and ensuring technical excellence throughout delivery. Support detection engineering and SecOps enhancement initiatives, including identifying coverage gaps in EDR/SIEM tooling and contributing to orchestration and automation playbooks. Work directly with client technical teams, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact during engagements. Scope and design both emergency response and preparatory readiness engagements. In addition to reactive incident work, you will: Assess and improve clients' incident response plans and protocols. Facilitate tabletop exercises and simulated attack scenarios to test organisational readiness. Deliver incident preparedness services, including playbook development, runbook design and capability gap analysis. Provide threat briefings and strategic guidance to help organisations strengthen their preventative and detection capabilities. Mentor and develop junior consultants within the practice. About You Our client is looking for an experienced incident responder with strong technical depth and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels. You will have recent hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas: Digital forensics and technical incident response Enterprise security operations tooling and processes Detection engineering within EDR/SIEM environments, including addressing ATT&CK TTP coverage gaps Enterprise IT networks and Active Directory Cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS or GCP You will also demonstrate: A strong understanding of threat actors and the techniques used to compromise organisations. The ability to analyse complex technical problems and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience leading investigations and managing client-facing engagements. Familiarity with incident readiness and preparedness services, including tabletop exercises, playbook development and response planning. The ability to build strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. A commitment to mentoring and developing others within the team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced incident response professional who enjoys both the intensity of live incident work and the strategic value of helping organisations strengthen their cyber resilience before an attack occurs. Apply now for immediate review! Principal Consultant Incident Response, Incident Response Manager, Principal Consultant Incident Response, Incident Response Consultant, Principal Consultant Incident Response, Incident Response, Principal Consultant Incident Response, Incident Readiness Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

Avanti is working with an exciting early-stage 5-person FinTech startup based in London that is about to launch its first product in the embedded finance space. Their platform helps businesses unlock working capital through intelligent, AI-driven invoice financing solutions, integrated directly into existing financial workflows. With their launch just around the corner, they are now looking for a Mid-Level FullStack Developer to join their growing team. THE ROLE This is not a typical developer role. You'll be working across both technology and business operations, giving you a unique opportunity to understand how a fintech company is built from the ground up. Around 70-80% of your time will be focused on development, with the other 20-30% focused on working closely with the COO to understand the operational side of the business. You'll be responsible for: Building and maintaining fullstack applications Developing APIs and working with databases Contributing to frontend and backend development Supporting AI-driven features and data workflows Debugging, testing, and improving system performance Working closely with the business to help automate operational processes TECH STACK .NET (backend) React (frontend) MySQL AWS Python (AI and data models) Experience Required 3+ years of experience in software development Strong .NET experience Some front-end (React ideally) - however Angular/Vue is fine Good understanding of software engineering fundamentals Interested in working in a startup / Have startup experience AWS exposure (similar cloud is fine) Interested in AI Desirable: Previously worked in a start-up Python experience (Data / AI) Why Join? Join a startup at launch stage Work on AI-driven fintech products Gain exposure beyond coding into real business operations Fast-track your development with hands-on experience High visibility and real impact from day one Salary is up to £50,000 and you will be required on-site 4 days per week in Central London. If interested then click Apply Now

Avanti is working with an exciting early-stage 5-person FinTech startup based in London that is about to launch its first product in the embedded finance space. Their platform helps businesses unlock working capital through intelligent, AI-driven invoice financing solutions, integrated directly into existing financial workflows. With their launch just around the corner, they are now looking for a Mid-Level FullStack Developer to join their growing team. THE ROLE This is not a typical developer role. You'll be working across both technology and business operations, giving you a unique opportunity to understand how a fintech company is built from the ground up. Around 70-80% of your time will be focused on development, with the other 20-30% focused on working closely with the COO to understand the operational side of the business. You'll be responsible for: Building and maintaining fullstack applications Developing APIs and working with databases Contributing to frontend and backend development Supporting AI-driven features and data workflows Debugging, testing, and improving system performance Working closely with the business to help automate operational processes TECH STACK .NET (backend) React (frontend) MySQL AWS Python (AI and data models) Experience Required 3+ years of experience in software development Strong .NET experience Some front-end (React ideally) - however Angular/Vue is fine Good understanding of software engineering fundamentals Interested in working in a startup / Have startup experience AWS exposure (similar cloud is fine) Interested in AI Desirable: Previously worked in a start-up Python experience (Data / AI) Why Join? Join a startup at launch stage Work on AI-driven fintech products Gain exposure beyond coding into real business operations Fast-track your development with hands-on experience High visibility and real impact from day one Salary is up to £50,000 and you will be required on-site 4 days per week in Central London. If interested then click Apply Now

AWS Infrastructure Engineer - Fix it. Strengthen it. Scale it. £70,000 - £80,000 Remote-first Travel to Portsmouth (once/month) Some AWS roles are about maintaining what's already there. This one is about making it better. You'll be joining a small infrastructure team as the AWS specialist as the person who looks at the current setup, challenges it, and helps shape what "good" really looks like. If you enjoy getting into the detail, improving environments, and leaving things in a better state than you found them this will suit you. What's in it for you? Salary : £70,000 - £80,000 Working pattern : Remote-first (occasional travel to Portsmouth data centre) Team : Small, high-impact infra team (you'll be the third engineer) Influence : Genuine say in technical direction and standards Environment : AWS-first, with hybrid infrastructure and modern DevSecOps practices Opportunity : Help shape a growing business moving from "move fast" to "build properly" What's the role really about? This isn't a greenfield build. And it's not a perfectly polished environment either. It's somewhere in the middle - built quickly, now ready to be reviewed, improved, and strengthened for scale. You'll: Assess the current AWS setup Reduce technical debt Improve security and segmentation Help define what a robust, scalable environment should look like Less "keep it running". More "make it right". What you'll be doing Reviewing and improving the existing AWS infrastructure Strengthening security, segmentation, and best practice architecture Supporting a hybrid setup across cloud and on-prem environments Handling technical issues and escalations when needed Working closely with engineering teams to align infrastructure and development Helping move teams further toward AWS and away from on-prem dependencies Contributing to automation and DevSecOps practices already in place Communicating clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders What you'll bring Strong, hands-on AWS experience (3-5+ years) - beyond just setup and migration A background in infrastructure / on-prem environments, now cloud-focused Solid understanding of: VPC, networking, and segmentation Secure, scalable AWS architecture Hybrid infrastructure environments A practical approach to AWS security and best practice Ideally exposure to other cloud platforms (Azure ideally) - enough to understand multi-cloud environments, even if AWS is your core strength Experience working alongside engineering teams in modern environments The confidence to challenge, improve, and push standards forward The reality of the role This is a fast-growing business that's historically moved quickly. Now it's time to tighten things up. Better structure. Stronger foundations. Less technical debt. They need someone who can step into that environment and bring clarity, direction, and improvement. This role suits someone who doesn't just want to run infrastructure but wants to shape it. Interested? Send your CV to bob com

Software Development Manager (Contract) - Data & AI Transformation Location: London (Hybrid - 1 day onsite) Contract: Day Rate We're working with a global investment-focused organisation delivering a major transformation programme, replacing a legacy platform with a modern, cloud-based ecosystem. They're looking for a senior Software Development Manager to lead a key workstream focused on data migration and application modernisation. This is a player/coach role combining hands-on technical input with team leadership and delivery ownership. The environment is built around React, Python and AWS, with growing adoption of Databricks and AI-driven tooling. The role You'll lead a small, high-performing team, driving delivery of key milestones as part of a wider transformation programme. The focus is on migrating and modernising data and applications into a new cloud-based platform, while improving user experience and engineering capability. You'll also work closely with teams in the US, so some flexibility in working hours is required. Key responsibilities Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team (full stack, data and junior engineers) Champion the adoption of AI tools and practices, including automation, developer productivity and AI-driven solutions (e.g. chatbots, Copilot/LLMs) Own delivery of key milestones across data migration and platform modernisation Provide hands-on technical guidance, particularly across front-end (React) and user experience Translate business requirements into clear technical delivery plans Drive engineering best practice, team performance and delivery standards Oversee knowledge transfer from legacy system SMEs into the wider team (without direct ownership of the legacy platform) What we're looking for Proven experience in a Software Development Manager / Technical Lead role Strong background delivering large-scale transformation or migration programmes Hands-on experience with React, Python and AWS Experience working with Databricks or similar modern data platforms Strong understanding of front-end development and user experience Experience leading and developing engineering teams Exposure to AI/ML, LLMs or modern developer tooling is highly desirable Comfortable working in global, fast-paced environments Why apply High-impact role within a major transformation programme Exposure to modern cloud, data and AI technologies Strong stakeholder visibility in a global organisation Opportunity to shape both delivery and engineering capability

Agentic Software Engineer Our client is a UK-based organisation operating in the medtech industry, with a team of around 200 people. They design and manufacture bespoke solutions that improve patients' quality of life. They are investing significantly in technology and automation to support their next phase of growth. A key initiative is the development of a new digital platform that connects prescription workflows, manufacturing processes, and patient outcomes into a single integrated system. The role This is a hands-on lead role suited to someone who works agentically- using AI systems to plan, scaffold, and deliver complex development tasks, while applying strong engineering judgement to review and refine outputs. As the first dedicated developer on this platform, you will work closely with senior leadership from initial concept through to production delivery, playing a central role in shaping both the system and the future team. Our client is looking for someone entrepreneurial and highly proactive, who is comfortable engaging directly with clinicians and operational teams to understand real-world problems before building solutions. Key responsibilities: Direct AI coding agents across complex, multi-step development tasks, structuring context and taking full ownership of outputs Translate requirements, user journeys, and wireframes into working software Develop across the full stack: front-end interfaces, APIs, data models, and integrations Contribute to architectural decisions (data models, authentication, hosting, security) using senior-level judgement Maintain strong version control and deployment practices (Git, branching, code review, CI/CD) Work closely with clinical, operational, and manufacturing teams to inform product development Support the growth and shaping of the technical team over time Planned technology stack: Front-end: React + TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui Mobile: Capacitor (shared codebase across web and mobile) Offline capability: Progressive Web App (PWA) Backend: Node.js with a single API and multiple front-end clients Database: PostgreSQL Hosting: AWS or Azure with infrastructure-as-code CI/CD: GitHub Actions with per-PR environments Deployment: Docker-based containerisation Authentication: Auth0 or Clerk (TBC) What our client is looking for: Strong full-stack development experience (React, TypeScript, Node.js) Experience designing REST APIs and working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) Practical cloud experience (AWS or Azure), including deployment and CI/CD pipelines Proven ability to work in an agentic way with AI development tools - structuring problems and critically evaluating outputs Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, data modelling, security, and edge cases Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders A self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working autonomously within a small, high-impact team What's on offer: Scope to shape a growing platform and team 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Flexible hybrid working Budget for AI tooling and productivity tools Interested? Please Click Apply Now We are particularly interested in hearing about: Projects delivered using AI-assisted development workflows Tools you use regularly How your development approach has evolved alongside AI advancements Agentic Software Engineer

Agentic Software Engineer Our client is a UK-based organisation operating in the medtech industry, with a team of around 200 people. They design and manufacture bespoke solutions that improve patients' quality of life. They are investing significantly in technology and automation to support their next phase of growth. A key initiative is the development of a new digital platform that connects prescription workflows, manufacturing processes, and patient outcomes into a single integrated system. The role This is a hands-on lead role suited to someone who works agentically- using AI systems to plan, scaffold, and deliver complex development tasks, while applying strong engineering judgement to review and refine outputs. As the first dedicated developer on this platform, you will work closely with senior leadership from initial concept through to production delivery, playing a central role in shaping both the system and the future team. Our client is looking for someone entrepreneurial and highly proactive, who is comfortable engaging directly with clinicians and operational teams to understand real-world problems before building solutions. Key responsibilities: Direct AI coding agents across complex, multi-step development tasks, structuring context and taking full ownership of outputs Translate requirements, user journeys, and wireframes into working software Develop across the full stack: front-end interfaces, APIs, data models, and integrations Contribute to architectural decisions (data models, authentication, hosting, security) using senior-level judgement Maintain strong version control and deployment practices (Git, branching, code review, CI/CD) Work closely with clinical, operational, and manufacturing teams to inform product development Support the growth and shaping of the technical team over time Planned technology stack: Front-end: React + TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui Mobile: Capacitor (shared codebase across web and mobile) Offline capability: Progressive Web App (PWA) Backend: Node.js with a single API and multiple front-end clients Database: PostgreSQL Hosting: AWS or Azure with infrastructure-as-code CI/CD: GitHub Actions with per-PR environments Deployment: Docker-based containerisation Authentication: Auth0 or Clerk (TBC) What our client is looking for: Strong full-stack development experience (React, TypeScript, Node.js) Experience designing REST APIs and working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) Practical cloud experience (AWS or Azure), including deployment and CI/CD pipelines Proven ability to work in an agentic way with AI development tools - structuring problems and critically evaluating outputs Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, data modelling, security, and edge cases Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders A self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working autonomously within a small, high-impact team What's on offer: Scope to shape a growing platform and team 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Flexible hybrid working Budget for AI tooling and productivity tools Interested? Please Click Apply Now We are particularly interested in hearing about: Projects delivered using AI-assisted development workflows Tools you use regularly How your development approach has evolved alongside AI advancements Agentic Software Engineer

Digital Product Manager - 10 months - £560 PD - SC Cleared A government backed corporation is hiring an SC cleared Digital Product Manager to assist with a modernisation campaign from legacy infrastructure to modern cloud technology. To be successful you will have a strong background in cloud transformation at enterprise level with emphasis on contract negotiations, 3rd party servicing and procurement.Our client is in Exeter, seeking someone to start ASAP to attend the offices on a hybrid basis offering a day rate of up to 560 PD Inside IR 35 for 10 months. This is a rare opportunity to practice real product management from a legacy IT ecosystem to modern digital services within an organisation that is a house hold name. Role responsibilities: Renewal of Cloud technology contracts and supporting services Clear, agreed roadmap for your platform area. Well defined and prioritised backlog supporting the roadmap and operational needs. Measurable improvement in adoption or usability for key internal users. Positive feedback from engineering and architecture stakeholders. Introduction of at least one lightweight product practice improving visibility, flow or learning. Core experience: SC Cleared Proven experience managing developer infrastructure products and associated cloud technologies e.g. AWS, Azure, shared services. Successfully managed commercial services and bought in services. Ability to apply and adapt Agile and Lean practices in the context of an engineering focused team. Strong understanding of user-centred product development, championing the use of user centered design even when the "users" are other engineers. Skilled at prioritising by outcome - e.g. using impact vs. effort or cost-of-delay approaches. Confident working with cross-disciplinary teams and senior technical stakeholders. Comfortable operating in environments with legacy systems, competing priorities and incomplete information. Excellent communicator, can translate complex technical issues into clear decisions and trade-offs. One stage interview via MS teams to start ASAP. Please share a tailored CV to ensure qualification and shortlisting.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - AWS, Cloud & On-Premise Fareham, near Portsmouth (Hybrid, 1 day a week onsite) We're working with a successful SaaS business with over 400 employees, 5000+ customers and a busy pipeline of work. They are looking to hire a AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support and evolve a hybrid infrastructure environment spanning cloud and on-premise systems. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working across both AWS cloud environments and traditional infrastructure, with a strong focus on performance, security, and continuous improvement. The Role: You'll play a key role in managing and enhancing a hybrid infrastructure estate, supporting both internal systems and customer-facing platforms. Working closely with engineering teams, you'll help drive best practices across DevOps, automation, and system reliability. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support hybrid infrastructure across AWS and on-premise environments Optimise systems for performance, scalability, security, and cost Collaborate with engineering teams to improve DevOps practices and automation Monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability Maintain clear documentation and continuously improve processes What We're Looking For: Strong experience with AWS infrastructure (design, deployment, administration) Solid background in on-premise infrastructure (Windows/Linux environments) Experience working in hybrid cloud environments Good understanding of networking, security, and system performance Experience with technologies such as Docker/containerisation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible or similar), monitoring tools (e.g. Nagios), Windows Server and Linux Exposure to DevOps/Agile environments Desirable: Experience with Cloudflare Knowledge of security standards (e.g. ISO27001, PCI-DSS) Experience working with data centre environments Why Apply? Join a collaborative, growth-focused tech environment; work across modern cloud; influence DevOps and infrastructure strategy; supportive culture with strong team ethos and progression opportunities; benefits package including flexible working and additional perks. Hit apply to start the process and upload your CV. Or contact me for a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A leading global financial services institution is seeking a experienced Network & Infrastructure Engineer to own and lead the local technology function and partner closely with regional and global teams. You will design, operate, and secure highly available network and infrastructure services in a regulated environment, with exposure to modern cloud platforms. This is a hands-on role covering networking, security, servers, and core infrastructure services, with real ownership and influence over technology direction and delivery. What you'll do: Design, manage, and secure network infrastructure (BGP, HSRP, load balancing, proxies, perimeter security) Implement and maintain server, endpoint, and end-user security controls Support and enhance core infrastructure services, including VPNs, databases, replication, and high availability Administer and support Windows and Linux environments Own and lead the local technology function, working closely with global teams Operate within a regulated environment and support cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Design, secure, and support high-availability network infrastructure Manage server, endpoint, and perimeter security controls Partner with regional and global technology teams on delivery and improvement initiatives What you'll bring: 6+years' experience in networking technologies, including BGP,H SRP, load balancing, proxies, and network perimeter security Hands-on experience supporting security controls across servers, endpoint protection, and securing end-user environments Solid infrastructure knowledge, including VPNs, databases, replication, and resilience / high-availability designs Strong Windows and Linux systems administration experience Experience working within financial services or other regulated environments Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP CCNA certification is a strong advantage Experience with EUC Technologies: MS Word, Excel, Copilot, ChatGPT, Desktop Deployment are strong advantages Right to work in the UK is required Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates