Contract Software Engineer (Java / Microservices / Azure / SQL) - HealthTech - Outside IR35 - £500-£550pd - Fully Remote - 6 MonthsAre you an experienced Backend Software Engineer looking for your next outside IR35 contract? My client, an innovative HealthTech company, is seeking a talented Java Engineer to join their platform team on a fully remote, 6-month contract.Role Overview: You'll play a key role in enhancing and integrating core backend services that power a modern healthcare platform. The focus will be on Java-based microservices, API integrations, and Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring a robust and scalable system that supports critical healthcare operations.Key Skills & Experience: Strong commercial experience with Java (8+) and microservices architecture Proven background in API and platform integration Solid understanding of Azure (Functions, App Services, Service Bus, etc.) Expertise in SQL and database performance tuning Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes beneficial) Strong communicator able to collaborate effectively in a fully remote team environment Details: Contract: 6 months (likely extension) Rate: £500-£550 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Fully Remote (UK-based applicants only) Start Date: ASAP If you're passionate about building scalable systems and enjoy working on meaningful technology that improves healthcare outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.
Apr 21, 2026
Contractor
Contract Software Engineer (Java / Microservices / Azure / SQL) - HealthTech - Outside IR35 - £500-£550pd - Fully Remote - 6 MonthsAre you an experienced Backend Software Engineer looking for your next outside IR35 contract? My client, an innovative HealthTech company, is seeking a talented Java Engineer to join their platform team on a fully remote, 6-month contract.Role Overview: You'll play a key role in enhancing and integrating core backend services that power a modern healthcare platform. The focus will be on Java-based microservices, API integrations, and Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring a robust and scalable system that supports critical healthcare operations.Key Skills & Experience: Strong commercial experience with Java (8+) and microservices architecture Proven background in API and platform integration Solid understanding of Azure (Functions, App Services, Service Bus, etc.) Expertise in SQL and database performance tuning Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes beneficial) Strong communicator able to collaborate effectively in a fully remote team environment Details: Contract: 6 months (likely extension) Rate: £500-£550 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Fully Remote (UK-based applicants only) Start Date: ASAP If you're passionate about building scalable systems and enjoy working on meaningful technology that improves healthcare outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.
Why choose us? BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world . From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What's the role? The role is part of the BRUSH Group IT Leadership team with purpose of the role to lead BRUSH's IT Operations function, managing all aspects of IT infrastructure, cyber and end user support, ensuring that technology aligns with business needs and drives improvement in service, security and scalability.Leads a team whose day to day responsibilities include active management of IT services in areas such as IT Helpdesk, Infrastructure support (Servers, network, hosting), cyber / information security, end user compute support, major incident management, service monitoring, change management, problem management. Key Responsibilities: Manage IT Operations activity in the areas of infrastructure, services delivery and cyber security to support the delivery of BRUSH's IT objectives, including the development of IT operational roadmaps. Team building and growth - design and lead a high performing, scalable IT operations organisation with clear roles, leadership and accountability.This may be through the direct management of staff or third party solution providers. Continually review IT requirements and deliverables against the emerging requirements, BRUSH strategic plans and other business plans / targets to ensure that technology, staff and resources are appropriately delivered. Understand the evolving IT landscape and organisational objectives in order to identify emerging operational challenges and opportunities. Be a core member of the BRUSH Technology change board ensuring all IT changes are aligned to strategy. Ensure the high availability, performance and cybersecurity of BRUSH IT environment. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the IT Operations function and recommend appropriate strategies to BRUSH teams, the Director of IT, or appropriate governance boards What are we looking for: Substantial experience (5-10 years) in a similar IT leadership role, including leadership of internal teams. Proven track record in managing enterprise IT environments and operations. Experience in developing IT roadmaps aligned to Company and IT strategies. Experience of IT procurement, licence renewals and vendor management. Experience leading change management and major IT upgrades / deployments. Broad knowledge of all aspects of IT technology, in particular Microsoft OS's, applications, cloud offerings and cyber tools. Flexibility to travel between BRUSH sites. Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and hands-on experience implementing ITSM best practices. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles) Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant) Life insurance - 4 x annual salary Enhanced Company Pension scheme 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme GP24 Service - Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions. BRUSHRewards - Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself. Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Bike2work scheme Long Service Awards Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training. About The Organisation BRUSH Group provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Why choose us? BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world . From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What's the role? The role is part of the BRUSH Group IT Leadership team with purpose of the role to lead BRUSH's IT Operations function, managing all aspects of IT infrastructure, cyber and end user support, ensuring that technology aligns with business needs and drives improvement in service, security and scalability.Leads a team whose day to day responsibilities include active management of IT services in areas such as IT Helpdesk, Infrastructure support (Servers, network, hosting), cyber / information security, end user compute support, major incident management, service monitoring, change management, problem management. Key Responsibilities: Manage IT Operations activity in the areas of infrastructure, services delivery and cyber security to support the delivery of BRUSH's IT objectives, including the development of IT operational roadmaps. Team building and growth - design and lead a high performing, scalable IT operations organisation with clear roles, leadership and accountability.This may be through the direct management of staff or third party solution providers. Continually review IT requirements and deliverables against the emerging requirements, BRUSH strategic plans and other business plans / targets to ensure that technology, staff and resources are appropriately delivered. Understand the evolving IT landscape and organisational objectives in order to identify emerging operational challenges and opportunities. Be a core member of the BRUSH Technology change board ensuring all IT changes are aligned to strategy. Ensure the high availability, performance and cybersecurity of BRUSH IT environment. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the IT Operations function and recommend appropriate strategies to BRUSH teams, the Director of IT, or appropriate governance boards What are we looking for: Substantial experience (5-10 years) in a similar IT leadership role, including leadership of internal teams. Proven track record in managing enterprise IT environments and operations. Experience in developing IT roadmaps aligned to Company and IT strategies. Experience of IT procurement, licence renewals and vendor management. Experience leading change management and major IT upgrades / deployments. Broad knowledge of all aspects of IT technology, in particular Microsoft OS's, applications, cloud offerings and cyber tools. Flexibility to travel between BRUSH sites. Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and hands-on experience implementing ITSM best practices. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles) Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant) Life insurance - 4 x annual salary Enhanced Company Pension scheme 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme GP24 Service - Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions. BRUSHRewards - Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself. Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Bike2work scheme Long Service Awards Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training. About The Organisation BRUSH Group provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.
DevSecOps Engineer Mid to Lead Level Location: London Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 4xFlex, 37.5 hours per week We are currently working with a client in the Defence and Security sector who are expanding their London-based team and are looking to hire DevSecOps Engineers with a strong focus on Infrastructure Engineering, across mid to lead level. This opportunity supports a range of programmes across the Defence, Cyber and Intelligence domains, delivering secure, scalable and high-performing infrastructure solutions within mission-critical environments. A key requirement for this position is the ability to obtain and maintain high-level security clearance. If you do not currently hold this, support will be provided throughout the application process. The Role: As a DevSecOps Engineer with an Infrastructure Engineering focus, you will play a central role in the design, integration, administration and security of systems and applications. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, reliable and secure infrastructure, ensuring it supports complex and evolving technical environments. You will work within a multi-disciplined team, collaborating across engineering and delivery functions to integrate and deploy features effectively. Depending on your level of experience, you will either contribute to infrastructure delivery (mid-level) or take on additional responsibility for technical ownership, decision-making and guiding engineering activities (lead level). This role spans the full systems lifecycle, offering exposure to architecture, design, deployment, support, migration and decommissioning activities. You will also have the opportunity to work across Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud environments, helping to optimise performance, scalability and security. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, deploy and manage a broad range of IT infrastructure aligned to customer requirements Apply infrastructure engineering best practices to ensure systems are scalable, reliable and secure Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and supporting scripts, integrating these into CI/CD pipelines and wider toolchains Drive automation and repeatability across infrastructure deployments and system integration Deliver full end-to-end systems lifecycle management, from initial architecture and design through to deployment, support, migration and decommissioning Support the integration and delivery of large and complex solutions within wider system-of-systems environments Contribute to integration, testing and deployment activities to ensure optimal performance and reliability Undertake deployments across Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud environments, identifying constraints and optimising infrastructure performance and security Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery of infrastructure solutions within DevSecOps frameworks Skills & Experience: Strong experience within DevSecOps environments, working within Agile methodologies (SCRUM, Sprints) Experience using tools such as Jira and Confluence for planning and collaboration Proficiency in Windows and Linux systems administration, including technologies such as Active Directory Experience with virtualisation technologies and concepts, including VMware vSphere, ARIA Ops performance monitoring and NSX (software-defined networking) Experience configuring and managing web proxy servers (e.g. Squid) Strong experience with automation technologies including Terraform, Ansible and Packer for complex builds Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins) Understanding of Git-based version control (Git, Bitbucket, GitLab), including integration and branching strategies Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes Experience with scripting languages including PowerShell and Bash Experience using Python Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including IPv4 addressing and routing Experience with logging and monitoring tools such as Zabbix and Splunk Understanding of cloud technologies and concepts, particularly AWS Certification (Desirable): AWS Certification / CCNA Certification / Oracle Java Certification / ISTQB Certification / OSCP Certification / Linux Administration (RHCSA or RHCE) / Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate / Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (EX407) / Terraform / Associate Certification PLEASE NOTE: eDV clearance is required to start. The process can take up to 18 months Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
DevSecOps Engineer Mid to Lead Level Location: London Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 4xFlex, 37.5 hours per week We are currently working with a client in the Defence and Security sector who are expanding their London-based team and are looking to hire DevSecOps Engineers with a strong focus on Infrastructure Engineering, across mid to lead level. This opportunity supports a range of programmes across the Defence, Cyber and Intelligence domains, delivering secure, scalable and high-performing infrastructure solutions within mission-critical environments. A key requirement for this position is the ability to obtain and maintain high-level security clearance. If you do not currently hold this, support will be provided throughout the application process. The Role: As a DevSecOps Engineer with an Infrastructure Engineering focus, you will play a central role in the design, integration, administration and security of systems and applications. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, reliable and secure infrastructure, ensuring it supports complex and evolving technical environments. You will work within a multi-disciplined team, collaborating across engineering and delivery functions to integrate and deploy features effectively. Depending on your level of experience, you will either contribute to infrastructure delivery (mid-level) or take on additional responsibility for technical ownership, decision-making and guiding engineering activities (lead level). This role spans the full systems lifecycle, offering exposure to architecture, design, deployment, support, migration and decommissioning activities. You will also have the opportunity to work across Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud environments, helping to optimise performance, scalability and security. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, deploy and manage a broad range of IT infrastructure aligned to customer requirements Apply infrastructure engineering best practices to ensure systems are scalable, reliable and secure Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and supporting scripts, integrating these into CI/CD pipelines and wider toolchains Drive automation and repeatability across infrastructure deployments and system integration Deliver full end-to-end systems lifecycle management, from initial architecture and design through to deployment, support, migration and decommissioning Support the integration and delivery of large and complex solutions within wider system-of-systems environments Contribute to integration, testing and deployment activities to ensure optimal performance and reliability Undertake deployments across Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud environments, identifying constraints and optimising infrastructure performance and security Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery of infrastructure solutions within DevSecOps frameworks Skills & Experience: Strong experience within DevSecOps environments, working within Agile methodologies (SCRUM, Sprints) Experience using tools such as Jira and Confluence for planning and collaboration Proficiency in Windows and Linux systems administration, including technologies such as Active Directory Experience with virtualisation technologies and concepts, including VMware vSphere, ARIA Ops performance monitoring and NSX (software-defined networking) Experience configuring and managing web proxy servers (e.g. Squid) Strong experience with automation technologies including Terraform, Ansible and Packer for complex builds Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins) Understanding of Git-based version control (Git, Bitbucket, GitLab), including integration and branching strategies Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes Experience with scripting languages including PowerShell and Bash Experience using Python Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including IPv4 addressing and routing Experience with logging and monitoring tools such as Zabbix and Splunk Understanding of cloud technologies and concepts, particularly AWS Certification (Desirable): AWS Certification / CCNA Certification / Oracle Java Certification / ISTQB Certification / OSCP Certification / Linux Administration (RHCSA or RHCE) / Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate / Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (EX407) / Terraform / Associate Certification PLEASE NOTE: eDV clearance is required to start. The process can take up to 18 months Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
IT/OT Security Architect Utilities Predominantly remote: 1-2 days per month in Warwick 6 months+ £750 per day In short: We require a strong Security Architect who has worked in an Operational Technology environment to support on a number of programmes covering network refresh, AI and Adoption, Cloud. This role would suit a generalist with broad experience. In full: The Security Architect is required to support the digital capabilities within the ET project portfolio. The role will work across design and delivery activity to ensure security is considered early and consistently through the lifecycle. Some experience in operational technology, substations, or other critical infrastructure environments would be strongly preferred, as the digital capabilities being secured will underpin these areas. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders across architecture, engineering, delivery, and assurance. Desired experience and requirements Strong background in security architecture, ideally within complex enterprise or critical infrastructure environments. Experience supporting project portfolios or multiple concurrent change initiatives. Familiarity with OT environments, substations, or industrial control system contexts. Ability to review designs and identify security risks, control gaps, and remediation actions. Understanding of security principles such as network segmentation, identity and access management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and secure remote access. Ability to translate technical risks into clear recommendations for delivery teams and decision-makers. Experience working collaboratively with architects, engineers, project managers, and operational stakeholders. Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to produce concise architecture or assurance outputs. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Apr 21, 2026
Contractor
IT/OT Security Architect Utilities Predominantly remote: 1-2 days per month in Warwick 6 months+ £750 per day In short: We require a strong Security Architect who has worked in an Operational Technology environment to support on a number of programmes covering network refresh, AI and Adoption, Cloud. This role would suit a generalist with broad experience. In full: The Security Architect is required to support the digital capabilities within the ET project portfolio. The role will work across design and delivery activity to ensure security is considered early and consistently through the lifecycle. Some experience in operational technology, substations, or other critical infrastructure environments would be strongly preferred, as the digital capabilities being secured will underpin these areas. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders across architecture, engineering, delivery, and assurance. Desired experience and requirements Strong background in security architecture, ideally within complex enterprise or critical infrastructure environments. Experience supporting project portfolios or multiple concurrent change initiatives. Familiarity with OT environments, substations, or industrial control system contexts. Ability to review designs and identify security risks, control gaps, and remediation actions. Understanding of security principles such as network segmentation, identity and access management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and secure remote access. Ability to translate technical risks into clear recommendations for delivery teams and decision-makers. Experience working collaboratively with architects, engineers, project managers, and operational stakeholders. Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to produce concise architecture or assurance outputs. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
DevOps Engineer Imagine a role where your expertise sets technical direction, influences engineering culture, and shapes how modern cloud platforms are built and operated. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your experience, judgement, and leadership will have a lasting impact. As a DevOps Engineer , you will play a key role in defining and advancing the DevOps strategy across the organisation. Acting as a technical authority, you will partner closely with engineering, product, and architecture teams-both onshore and offshore-to implement best-in-class DevOps practices and evolve a modern, serverless AWS platform. You will have significant influence over tooling, architecture, and ways of working, helping to mature the DevOps function and embedding reliability, security, and automation at scale. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across DevOps and cloud engineering Influence architectural and technology decisions, particularly within AWS serverless ecosystems Design, build and evolve robust CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, reliable software delivery Partner with development teams to ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and production-ready Champion reliability engineering practices, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response Drive high availability and operational excellence through proactive troubleshooting and optimisation Define and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Immutable Infrastructure standards Lead and contribute to design reviews, architectural discussions and code reviews Establish strong security practices, ensuring systems and data are protected by design Mentor and support engineers, fostering collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement Stay ahead of emerging DevOps and cloud technologies, introducing improvements where valuable What We're Looking For Significant experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering roles within cloud-native environments Strong software engineering background, preferably with hands-on development experience Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery A pragmatic, collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills A platform-engineering mindset, with deep understanding of trade-offs and designing for failure Strong, hands-on AWS experience, including: Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS SAM Solid networking and security knowledge, including VPCs, security groups and VPNs Technologies You'll Work With AWS Cloud Services & AWS Developer Tools JavaScript / TypeScript & Node.js SQL Git Docker & ECS Serverless Framework Developer security platforms This is a senior-level opportunity to shape platforms, influence engineering standards, and play a central role in delivering high-quality, cloud-native solutions at scale. If you're ready to lead, influence, and build the future of DevOps, we'd love to hear from you.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer Imagine a role where your expertise sets technical direction, influences engineering culture, and shapes how modern cloud platforms are built and operated. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your experience, judgement, and leadership will have a lasting impact. As a DevOps Engineer , you will play a key role in defining and advancing the DevOps strategy across the organisation. Acting as a technical authority, you will partner closely with engineering, product, and architecture teams-both onshore and offshore-to implement best-in-class DevOps practices and evolve a modern, serverless AWS platform. You will have significant influence over tooling, architecture, and ways of working, helping to mature the DevOps function and embedding reliability, security, and automation at scale. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across DevOps and cloud engineering Influence architectural and technology decisions, particularly within AWS serverless ecosystems Design, build and evolve robust CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, reliable software delivery Partner with development teams to ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and production-ready Champion reliability engineering practices, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response Drive high availability and operational excellence through proactive troubleshooting and optimisation Define and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Immutable Infrastructure standards Lead and contribute to design reviews, architectural discussions and code reviews Establish strong security practices, ensuring systems and data are protected by design Mentor and support engineers, fostering collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement Stay ahead of emerging DevOps and cloud technologies, introducing improvements where valuable What We're Looking For Significant experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering roles within cloud-native environments Strong software engineering background, preferably with hands-on development experience Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery A pragmatic, collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills A platform-engineering mindset, with deep understanding of trade-offs and designing for failure Strong, hands-on AWS experience, including: Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS SAM Solid networking and security knowledge, including VPCs, security groups and VPNs Technologies You'll Work With AWS Cloud Services & AWS Developer Tools JavaScript / TypeScript & Node.js SQL Git Docker & ECS Serverless Framework Developer security platforms This is a senior-level opportunity to shape platforms, influence engineering standards, and play a central role in delivering high-quality, cloud-native solutions at scale. If you're ready to lead, influence, and build the future of DevOps, we'd love to hear from you.
Snowflake Infrastructure Specialist 7/8-month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £550 per day London based - hybrid working - 2 days a week on site Insurance sector Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Snowflake Infrastructure Specialist to support our Infrastructure Delivery team on a contract basis. This role will be heavily focused on the infrastructure and platform engineering aspects of Snowflake, with an emphasis on automation, security, and scalable deployment practices. The successful candidate will work closely with platform, DevOps, and data engineering teams to ensure a robust, secure, and fully automated Snowflake environment. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage Snowflake infrastructure with a strong focus on security, scalability, and automation. Implement and manage Snowflake RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), including roles, users, warehouses, and database-level security. Automate deployment and management of Snowflake database objects (databases, schemas, roles, warehouses, grants). Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Snowflake infrastructure and object deployments. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for Snowflake resources. Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to integrate Snowflake deployments into enterprise CI/CD standards. Ensure compliance with organisational security, audit, and governance requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment-related issues within Snowflake. Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams. Required Skills and Experience Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, specifically from an infrastructure and platform engineering perspective. Proven experience implementing and managing Snowflake RBAC models. Solid experience using Terraform for provisioning and managing Snowflake resources. Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar). Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevOps best practices. Experience deploying Snowflake database objects in a controlled and automated manner. Good understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in relation to Snowflake deployments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Desirable Skills Experience working within regulated or highly governed environments. Exposure to data platform operations or data engineering teams. Familiarity with release management and change control processes. Prior experience working in large-scale enterprise environments. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Apr 21, 2026
Contractor
Snowflake Infrastructure Specialist 7/8-month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £550 per day London based - hybrid working - 2 days a week on site Insurance sector Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Snowflake Infrastructure Specialist to support our Infrastructure Delivery team on a contract basis. This role will be heavily focused on the infrastructure and platform engineering aspects of Snowflake, with an emphasis on automation, security, and scalable deployment practices. The successful candidate will work closely with platform, DevOps, and data engineering teams to ensure a robust, secure, and fully automated Snowflake environment. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage Snowflake infrastructure with a strong focus on security, scalability, and automation. Implement and manage Snowflake RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), including roles, users, warehouses, and database-level security. Automate deployment and management of Snowflake database objects (databases, schemas, roles, warehouses, grants). Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Snowflake infrastructure and object deployments. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for Snowflake resources. Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to integrate Snowflake deployments into enterprise CI/CD standards. Ensure compliance with organisational security, audit, and governance requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment-related issues within Snowflake. Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams. Required Skills and Experience Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, specifically from an infrastructure and platform engineering perspective. Proven experience implementing and managing Snowflake RBAC models. Solid experience using Terraform for provisioning and managing Snowflake resources. Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar). Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevOps best practices. Experience deploying Snowflake database objects in a controlled and automated manner. Good understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in relation to Snowflake deployments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Desirable Skills Experience working within regulated or highly governed environments. Exposure to data platform operations or data engineering teams. Familiarity with release management and change control processes. Prior experience working in large-scale enterprise environments. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
IT Infrastructure Manager - Hands On - On-Site Location: Southend-on-Sea. On-Site 5 days a week Salary: Circa £60,000 + benefits Are you an Infrastructure Manager who enjoys staying close to the tech while leading a team? This is a hands-on leadership role within a growing organisation where you'll take ownership of core infrastructure, lead a small team, and play a key role in modernisation and cloud migration initiatives. The Opportunity This is a newly created role due to growth, offering the chance to take ownership of a global infrastructure environment spanning multiple sites. You'll lead a team of engineers while also managing offshore resource, ensuring high levels of service delivery across the business. You'll be central to everything from incident management and support through to project delivery and cloud transformation , with real autonomy and visibility across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a small infrastructure team (circa 3 engineers) plus offshore resource Own incident and problem management , acting as the escalation point through to resolution Deliver reliable infrastructure support across multiple global sites Drive service delivery standards and continuous improvement Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects , including cloud migration Oversee hardware, systems, networks, and core IT services Collaborate with wider IT and business teams to ensure a stable, secure environment What We're Looking For Proven experience managing multi-site infrastructure environments (5+ locations, ideally global) Strong background across on-prem and cloud infrastructure (Azure/M365) Hands-on approach to incident and problem management - not purely a delegator Experience leading teams and managing third-party/offshore resource Strong understanding of networking, virtualisation, and enterprise systems Ability to balance operational support with project delivery Key Traits Strong ownership mindset - sees issues through to resolution Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused Additional Info This is an ON-SITE role. 5 days a week onsite in Southend on Sea. Occasional international travel Time off in lieu for out-of-hours work Why Join? Opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with real ownership Blend of hands-on technical work and team leadership Involvement in cloud migration and infrastructure transformation projects Stable business with a global footprint and growing IT function Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion to learn more about the role and long-term progression opportunities. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
IT Infrastructure Manager - Hands On - On-Site Location: Southend-on-Sea. On-Site 5 days a week Salary: Circa £60,000 + benefits Are you an Infrastructure Manager who enjoys staying close to the tech while leading a team? This is a hands-on leadership role within a growing organisation where you'll take ownership of core infrastructure, lead a small team, and play a key role in modernisation and cloud migration initiatives. The Opportunity This is a newly created role due to growth, offering the chance to take ownership of a global infrastructure environment spanning multiple sites. You'll lead a team of engineers while also managing offshore resource, ensuring high levels of service delivery across the business. You'll be central to everything from incident management and support through to project delivery and cloud transformation , with real autonomy and visibility across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a small infrastructure team (circa 3 engineers) plus offshore resource Own incident and problem management , acting as the escalation point through to resolution Deliver reliable infrastructure support across multiple global sites Drive service delivery standards and continuous improvement Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects , including cloud migration Oversee hardware, systems, networks, and core IT services Collaborate with wider IT and business teams to ensure a stable, secure environment What We're Looking For Proven experience managing multi-site infrastructure environments (5+ locations, ideally global) Strong background across on-prem and cloud infrastructure (Azure/M365) Hands-on approach to incident and problem management - not purely a delegator Experience leading teams and managing third-party/offshore resource Strong understanding of networking, virtualisation, and enterprise systems Ability to balance operational support with project delivery Key Traits Strong ownership mindset - sees issues through to resolution Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused Additional Info This is an ON-SITE role. 5 days a week onsite in Southend on Sea. Occasional international travel Time off in lieu for out-of-hours work Why Join? Opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with real ownership Blend of hands-on technical work and team leadership Involvement in cloud migration and infrastructure transformation projects Stable business with a global footprint and growing IT function Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion to learn more about the role and long-term progression opportunities. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
GTC Recruitment
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Senior Infrastructure Engineer NetDevOps Contract: Until 31/03/2027 Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35, Umbrella) Location: Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Hybrid: 60% on-site (3 days) Clearance: Active SC required Interview: Single stage (MS Teams) Overview We re looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design and deliver large-scale enterprise network infrastructure across hybrid and cloud environments. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building, automating, and improving modern network platforms not operations or pure SRE work. You ll work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver enterprise network infrastructure (on-prem, hybrid, cloud) Build secure network traffic flows and high-availability services Implement hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, or OCI Manage Palo Alto firewall policies in line with Zero Trust principles Work with routing, segmentation, VXLAN/EVPN, and load balancing (F5) Develop network automation using Python, Ansible, and IaC (Terraform) Use Git and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab) for automation and delivery Collaborate with architecture and platform teams on solution design Essential Skills Strong enterprise networking (BGP, OSPF, complex routing environments) Hands-on Palo Alto firewall experience VXLAN/EVPN, VRF segmentation, multi-site networks Experience with at least one cloud platform (Azure/AWS/OCI) Network automation (Python, Ansible, IaC) CI/CD and Git-based workflow Experience Required Senior-level Network / Infrastructure Engineer background Proven delivery of engineered solutions (not just operations/support) Experience in large-scale or regulated environments Active SC Clearance Nice to Have SD-WAN Aruba ClearPass / Central F5 BIG-IP Experience modernising legacy networks Note Not suitable for candidates focused purely on operations, incident management, or SRE-only roles. This is a true engineering-focused NetDevOps position.
Apr 21, 2026
Contractor
Senior Infrastructure Engineer NetDevOps Contract: Until 31/03/2027 Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35, Umbrella) Location: Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Hybrid: 60% on-site (3 days) Clearance: Active SC required Interview: Single stage (MS Teams) Overview We re looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design and deliver large-scale enterprise network infrastructure across hybrid and cloud environments. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building, automating, and improving modern network platforms not operations or pure SRE work. You ll work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver enterprise network infrastructure (on-prem, hybrid, cloud) Build secure network traffic flows and high-availability services Implement hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, or OCI Manage Palo Alto firewall policies in line with Zero Trust principles Work with routing, segmentation, VXLAN/EVPN, and load balancing (F5) Develop network automation using Python, Ansible, and IaC (Terraform) Use Git and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab) for automation and delivery Collaborate with architecture and platform teams on solution design Essential Skills Strong enterprise networking (BGP, OSPF, complex routing environments) Hands-on Palo Alto firewall experience VXLAN/EVPN, VRF segmentation, multi-site networks Experience with at least one cloud platform (Azure/AWS/OCI) Network automation (Python, Ansible, IaC) CI/CD and Git-based workflow Experience Required Senior-level Network / Infrastructure Engineer background Proven delivery of engineered solutions (not just operations/support) Experience in large-scale or regulated environments Active SC Clearance Nice to Have SD-WAN Aruba ClearPass / Central F5 BIG-IP Experience modernising legacy networks Note Not suitable for candidates focused purely on operations, incident management, or SRE-only roles. This is a true engineering-focused NetDevOps position.
Senior Kotlin Engineer Ncounter is supporting a leading organisation within the publishing and media space as they look to strengthen their backend engineering capability. This team is responsible for building and evolving platforms that aggregate, process and distribute large-scale editorial and content datasets, enabling internal teams and external partners to access high-quality, structured information in near real time. You will join a highly capable engineering function focused on delivering scalable backend services, working across API development and Kotlin-based microservices that power content ingestion, indexing and distribution workflows. The environment is data intensive, with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability and clean service design across a modern cloud architecture. Key requirements: • 3-4 years commercial experience with Kotlin, or strong Java (8/11) with a desire to transition • 7+ years working across JVM-based backend development • Strong experience with Spring Boot and building RESTful or GraphQL services • Solid understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL • Experience working within BDD or TDD environments, alongside CI/CD tooling such as CircleCI • Exposure to AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, RDS and CloudWatch, alongside infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform • Familiarity with ORM frameworks such as Hibernate or JOOQ This role will see you take ownership of key backend components within a wider content and publishing platform, contributing to the development of new services and improving existing systems that manage complex data pipelines. You will work closely with other engineers, product stakeholders and data specialists to ensure content is processed efficiently and made accessible in a consistent, scalable way. The team places strong value on engineering best practice, collaboration and continuous improvement, offering an environment where you can have a genuine impact on the direction of the platform and the evolution of its architecture. If you are interested in building robust backend systems within a data-driven publishing environment, please get in touch to discuss further.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Senior Kotlin Engineer Ncounter is supporting a leading organisation within the publishing and media space as they look to strengthen their backend engineering capability. This team is responsible for building and evolving platforms that aggregate, process and distribute large-scale editorial and content datasets, enabling internal teams and external partners to access high-quality, structured information in near real time. You will join a highly capable engineering function focused on delivering scalable backend services, working across API development and Kotlin-based microservices that power content ingestion, indexing and distribution workflows. The environment is data intensive, with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability and clean service design across a modern cloud architecture. Key requirements: • 3-4 years commercial experience with Kotlin, or strong Java (8/11) with a desire to transition • 7+ years working across JVM-based backend development • Strong experience with Spring Boot and building RESTful or GraphQL services • Solid understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL • Experience working within BDD or TDD environments, alongside CI/CD tooling such as CircleCI • Exposure to AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, RDS and CloudWatch, alongside infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform • Familiarity with ORM frameworks such as Hibernate or JOOQ This role will see you take ownership of key backend components within a wider content and publishing platform, contributing to the development of new services and improving existing systems that manage complex data pipelines. You will work closely with other engineers, product stakeholders and data specialists to ensure content is processed efficiently and made accessible in a consistent, scalable way. The team places strong value on engineering best practice, collaboration and continuous improvement, offering an environment where you can have a genuine impact on the direction of the platform and the evolution of its architecture. If you are interested in building robust backend systems within a data-driven publishing environment, please get in touch to discuss further.
A Japanese IT company is currently recruiting a Japanese speaking IT Support Engineer to join their infrastructure support team in London. In this role, you will be responsible for providing first-level technical support to end users, ensuring timely resolution of IT-related issues and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. The role will suit someone who has +3 years of IT engineer experience. There may be opportunities for business travel within London, and to other overseas locations. - Eligible applicants: - (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, YMS, Graduate - (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship Work type: Hybrid working e (2 days in office, 3 days remote; onsite visits as required) Visa support: Visa support may be considered depending on experience - TYPE: Permanent, full-time WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday ( A shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. required for specific clients) SALARY: £28-33k, depending on experience START: ASAP LOCATION: London IT Helpdesk Engineer - Main Responsibilities: • Provide first-line support for hardware, software, and network-related issues • Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, and ticketing system • Diagnose and troubleshoot technical problems following standard procedures • Escalate unresolved issues to second- or third-level support teams • Document incidents, service requests, and resolutions accurately IT Helpdesk Engineer - Ideal Candidate: • At least 3 years of IT engineer experience • Basic knowledge of operating systems (Windows) • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and common business applications • Business level of fluency in both English and Japanese • Strong communication and customer service skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Problem-solving mindset • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or operating network equipment would be advantageous We may consider applications from people on YMS and graduate visas, depending on their experience. For LinkedIn When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: MK47295) at the top of your message. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
A Japanese IT company is currently recruiting a Japanese speaking IT Support Engineer to join their infrastructure support team in London. In this role, you will be responsible for providing first-level technical support to end users, ensuring timely resolution of IT-related issues and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. The role will suit someone who has +3 years of IT engineer experience. There may be opportunities for business travel within London, and to other overseas locations. - Eligible applicants: - (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, YMS, Graduate - (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship Work type: Hybrid working e (2 days in office, 3 days remote; onsite visits as required) Visa support: Visa support may be considered depending on experience - TYPE: Permanent, full-time WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday ( A shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. required for specific clients) SALARY: £28-33k, depending on experience START: ASAP LOCATION: London IT Helpdesk Engineer - Main Responsibilities: • Provide first-line support for hardware, software, and network-related issues • Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, and ticketing system • Diagnose and troubleshoot technical problems following standard procedures • Escalate unresolved issues to second- or third-level support teams • Document incidents, service requests, and resolutions accurately IT Helpdesk Engineer - Ideal Candidate: • At least 3 years of IT engineer experience • Basic knowledge of operating systems (Windows) • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and common business applications • Business level of fluency in both English and Japanese • Strong communication and customer service skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Problem-solving mindset • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or operating network equipment would be advantageous We may consider applications from people on YMS and graduate visas, depending on their experience. For LinkedIn When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: MK47295) at the top of your message. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.
IAM Security Architect Permanent - Up to £120k + benefits Location: Hybrid - Cambridge Your new company: A NASDAQ listed semiconductor organisation in the UK is currently looking for an IAM Security Architect to join their ranks. The organisation is very well known in their world and offers strong benefits and hybrid working, as well as share options in the company. The role responsibilities: You'll play a big role in architecting and designing the organisations zero trust IAM infrastructure and policies, as well as guiding the strategy behind how they secure their global workforce. You'll work across IT and Security to define, design, and integrate. Some of the main elements of your roles, in the clients' words: Lead the design and implementation of enterprise Zero Trust IAM architecture across AD, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, PAM, and PKI. Create and maintain Zero Trust IAM security roadmaps, patterns, and reference designs. Supporting and partner with IT, GRC, and Engineering teams to ensure compliance and security standard processes. Evaluate and integrate new identity tools, authentication platforms and access capabilities. Drive continuous improvement through risk assessments, threat modelling, and automation. You will need: Strong practical experience in designing and running Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions within large-scale, complex environments. Deep knowledge of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM, LDAP/AD, PKI). Strong zero trust mindset. Expertise in at least two IAM product areas such as Okta, CyberArk, Ping, or preferably Microsoft Entra ID. Ability to define standards, partner cross-functionally (IT, GRC, Engineering), and drive risk reduction through threat modelling, compliance (NIST, ISO, GDPR), and ongoing optimisation of identity systems. Experience working with cloud identity (Azure, AWS, or GCP). What you'll get in return: This role is available for hybrid working with a typical requirement to work 2 days per week in the Cambridge office. Strong salary with decent benefits. 7% pension - employers contribution PMI and dental Share options. And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited 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
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
IAM Security Architect Permanent - Up to £120k + benefits Location: Hybrid - Cambridge Your new company: A NASDAQ listed semiconductor organisation in the UK is currently looking for an IAM Security Architect to join their ranks. The organisation is very well known in their world and offers strong benefits and hybrid working, as well as share options in the company. The role responsibilities: You'll play a big role in architecting and designing the organisations zero trust IAM infrastructure and policies, as well as guiding the strategy behind how they secure their global workforce. You'll work across IT and Security to define, design, and integrate. Some of the main elements of your roles, in the clients' words: Lead the design and implementation of enterprise Zero Trust IAM architecture across AD, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, PAM, and PKI. Create and maintain Zero Trust IAM security roadmaps, patterns, and reference designs. Supporting and partner with IT, GRC, and Engineering teams to ensure compliance and security standard processes. Evaluate and integrate new identity tools, authentication platforms and access capabilities. Drive continuous improvement through risk assessments, threat modelling, and automation. You will need: Strong practical experience in designing and running Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions within large-scale, complex environments. Deep knowledge of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM, LDAP/AD, PKI). Strong zero trust mindset. Expertise in at least two IAM product areas such as Okta, CyberArk, Ping, or preferably Microsoft Entra ID. Ability to define standards, partner cross-functionally (IT, GRC, Engineering), and drive risk reduction through threat modelling, compliance (NIST, ISO, GDPR), and ongoing optimisation of identity systems. Experience working with cloud identity (Azure, AWS, or GCP). What you'll get in return: This role is available for hybrid working with a typical requirement to work 2 days per week in the Cambridge office. Strong salary with decent benefits. 7% pension - employers contribution PMI and dental Share options. And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited 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
Infrastructure Engineer Leicester Hybrid £45,000-£50,000 About the Role: We're partnering with a highly reputable company based just outside of Leicester to find a talented Infrastructure Engineer. This is a hybrid position, offering 2 days from home after probation. The Opportunity: As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be a vital part of the team, working on exciting projects and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of IT environments. Key Responsibilities: Designing, implementing, and maintaining server, network, and storage solutions for clients. Providing 3rd line support, resolving complex technical issues efficiently. Managing cloud and hybrid environments, including Azure. Monitoring and maintaining infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. Leading infrastructure migrations and upgrades with minimal downtime. Building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions. Documenting technical processes and configurations for clarity and compliance. Keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions. About You: We're looking for someone with a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a client-focused mindset. To succeed in this role, you should have: Proven experience in a similar Infrastructure Engineer role. In-depth knowledge of Windows operating systems. Hands-on experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Expertise in networking, including firewalls, routers, and switches (Cisco or Fortinet preferred). Familiarity with cloud platforms - Azure. Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Understanding of backup and disaster recovery solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco, VMware) are advantageous. Infrastructure Engineer Leicester Hybrid £45,000-£50,000 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.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer Leicester Hybrid £45,000-£50,000 About the Role: We're partnering with a highly reputable company based just outside of Leicester to find a talented Infrastructure Engineer. This is a hybrid position, offering 2 days from home after probation. The Opportunity: As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be a vital part of the team, working on exciting projects and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of IT environments. Key Responsibilities: Designing, implementing, and maintaining server, network, and storage solutions for clients. Providing 3rd line support, resolving complex technical issues efficiently. Managing cloud and hybrid environments, including Azure. Monitoring and maintaining infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. Leading infrastructure migrations and upgrades with minimal downtime. Building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions. Documenting technical processes and configurations for clarity and compliance. Keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions. About You: We're looking for someone with a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a client-focused mindset. To succeed in this role, you should have: Proven experience in a similar Infrastructure Engineer role. In-depth knowledge of Windows operating systems. Hands-on experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Expertise in networking, including firewalls, routers, and switches (Cisco or Fortinet preferred). Familiarity with cloud platforms - Azure. Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Understanding of backup and disaster recovery solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco, VMware) are advantageous. Infrastructure Engineer Leicester Hybrid £45,000-£50,000 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.
Our client, an established risk management company, is currently recruiting a DevOps Engineer to join their organisation. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for DevOps principles within the company, driving process improvements and advancing automation across the SDLC for both infrastructure and software delivery. Key Responsibilities for the DevOps Engineer: Assist in the evolution of our DevOps function and practices, aligning them to industry best standards whilst facilitating and educating our development teams Design, architect, and enhance Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and optimized for both application deployment and infrastructure provisioning Develop and manage complex cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep, while ensuring best practices are followed Take part in the design, implementation and maintenance of scalable, resilient and secure infrastructure within Kubernetes Skills Required for the DevOps Engineer: 4+ years of experience in IT platforms, infrastructure engineering, or software development, with 2+ years of experience within a DevOps capacity focusing on cloud and process automation and infrastructure design Extensive proficiency within Microsoft Azure with deep hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing resilient infrastructure to Microsoft best practices Proven experience managing Azure DevOps and its features, including implementing CI/CD pipelines, branch policies, repositories/repo structure and driving best practice for usage and workflows Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, ARM templates, or Bicep. (AWS exposure is a bonus) Strong knowledge in containerization technologies such as Docker, and Kubernetes (AKS), with experience in deploying, scaling, and managing containerized workloads in production environments and their supporting infrastructure layer Strong communication skills Please apply as directed!
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Our client, an established risk management company, is currently recruiting a DevOps Engineer to join their organisation. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for DevOps principles within the company, driving process improvements and advancing automation across the SDLC for both infrastructure and software delivery. Key Responsibilities for the DevOps Engineer: Assist in the evolution of our DevOps function and practices, aligning them to industry best standards whilst facilitating and educating our development teams Design, architect, and enhance Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and optimized for both application deployment and infrastructure provisioning Develop and manage complex cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep, while ensuring best practices are followed Take part in the design, implementation and maintenance of scalable, resilient and secure infrastructure within Kubernetes Skills Required for the DevOps Engineer: 4+ years of experience in IT platforms, infrastructure engineering, or software development, with 2+ years of experience within a DevOps capacity focusing on cloud and process automation and infrastructure design Extensive proficiency within Microsoft Azure with deep hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing resilient infrastructure to Microsoft best practices Proven experience managing Azure DevOps and its features, including implementing CI/CD pipelines, branch policies, repositories/repo structure and driving best practice for usage and workflows Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, ARM templates, or Bicep. (AWS exposure is a bonus) Strong knowledge in containerization technologies such as Docker, and Kubernetes (AKS), with experience in deploying, scaling, and managing containerized workloads in production environments and their supporting infrastructure layer Strong communication skills Please apply as directed!
We are currently working with a Cambridge-based technology company that is looking to add an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to their team on a full-time, permanent basis. Key responsibilities will include: Act as the main point of contact for 1st / 2nd line support issues. Oversee and develop the companies existing infrastructure. Management of networks and cloud-based infrastructure Support with security and compliance policies. Assist with ranging IT projects including new tools and system implemenations. Help with managing suppliers and equipment procurement. The Successful candidate will have: 3+ years experience in a similar role supporting cloud-based infrastructure position. Experience inece with RedHat, Linux and windows systems. Degree qualified in Engineer/Physical Science or similar field. Strong attention to detail. Experience with supporting on security best practises. Strong understanding of VPNs, Ipv4 and DNS. Experience acting as main point of contact for 1st and 2nd line issues. If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
We are currently working with a Cambridge-based technology company that is looking to add an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to their team on a full-time, permanent basis. Key responsibilities will include: Act as the main point of contact for 1st / 2nd line support issues. Oversee and develop the companies existing infrastructure. Management of networks and cloud-based infrastructure Support with security and compliance policies. Assist with ranging IT projects including new tools and system implemenations. Help with managing suppliers and equipment procurement. The Successful candidate will have: 3+ years experience in a similar role supporting cloud-based infrastructure position. Experience inece with RedHat, Linux and windows systems. Degree qualified in Engineer/Physical Science or similar field. Strong attention to detail. Experience with supporting on security best practises. Strong understanding of VPNs, Ipv4 and DNS. Experience acting as main point of contact for 1st and 2nd line issues. If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.
Role: Network & Security Engineer - CISCO / ISE Contract Rate: £380 - £420 per day PAYE - Inside IR35 Contract Role: 6 months Location: Didcot - Oxfordshire Hybrid role 3 days on site / 2 WFH ROLE OVERVIEW Our client are looking for an experienced, fully hands-on Level 3 engineer to strengthen our infrastructure and network security operations capability. This is a senior technical delivery role - not a design-only or advisory position. You will be expected to configure, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across Cisco security suite, networking, security appliances, server infrastructure, and hybrid-cloud connectivity with minimal supervision. The environment spans a multi-building campus network, data-centre infrastructure, SD-WAN fabric, cloud gateway controllers, and enterprise security platforms. You will work closely with leaders in IT Operations to maintain service availability and to assist in fast tracking their infrastructure transformation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Network Engineering & Operations Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot campus and data-centre 100Gbps switching Execute network switch rollouts including hardware racking, cabling to standard, patch-panel termination, and fibre patching. Perform structured cabinet clean-ups: re-patching copper and fibre runs, labelling, cable management, and documentation updates. Support and maintain the eBGP routing fabric across multiple sites Configure and monitor QoS profiles for mixed multigigabit, 10G/100G, and uplink interfaces. Security Infrastructure Fast track our implementation of a 5 node Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) build for 802.1X, RADIUS, MAB, and posture policy enforcement. Manage Cisco Secure Email (formerly IronPort/ESA) including message tracking, content filters, outbreak filters, DLP policies, and quarantine management. Support enterprise firewall platforms including rule-set changes, tunnel maintenance, and policy audits. SD-WAN & Hybrid Cloud Support and maintain Cisco SD-WAN (vManage/vSmart/vBond) fabric, including device onboarding, template management, and policy configuration. Assist with Cloud OnRamp for Multicloud connectivity (AWS / Azure), including gateway controller health checks and tunnel monitoring. Troubleshoot overlay/underlay issues, BFD sessions, OMP route propagation, and control-plane connectivity. Server & Infrastructure Maintenance Perform scheduled server patching and updates across Windows Server environments Apply Linux server updates and patches where required (Ubuntu) - desirable but not essential. Support virtualisation platforms (Proxmox) for routine maintenance tasks during out-of-hours windows. Documentation & Standards Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP address management records, and change-log documentation. Follow and contribute to standard operating procedures, change-management processes, and post-implementation reviews. Provide clear handover notes and shift reports for weekday engineering teams. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS CCNP Routing & Switching / Enterprise (current or expired with demonstrable expert-level knowledge). Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ISE deployment, policy configuration, and troubleshooting. Proven experience administering Cisco Secure Email / IronPort (ESA/SMA). Solid working knowledge of enterprise firewall management (Cisco ASA, Firepower/FTD, or comparable). Experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) architecture, including vManage operations and C8000-series router onboarding. ENSDWI trained or demonstrably operating at that level across SD-WAN, security, and wireless integration. Comfortable with physical infrastructure work: racking, stacking, copper/fibre patching, and cabinet standards. Windows Server patching and administration experience. Methodical approach to change management and documentation. Willing to work on-site at Milton Park on a weekend or flexible shift pattern as outlined above. DESIRABLE SKILLS Linux server administration (Ubuntu) - patching, package management, systemd services. Cisco CCIE written or lab (any track) - indicative of depth of knowledge. Experience with hybrid-cloud gateway controllers and Cloud OnRamp (AWS, Azure). Virtualisation platform experience (Proxmox). Familiarity with network observability and monitoring tooling (e.g., Datadog). Scripting/automation skills (Ansible, PowerShell) for network or server tasks. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Role: Network & Security Engineer - CISCO / ISE Contract Rate: £380 - £420 per day PAYE - Inside IR35 Contract Role: 6 months Location: Didcot - Oxfordshire Hybrid role 3 days on site / 2 WFH ROLE OVERVIEW Our client are looking for an experienced, fully hands-on Level 3 engineer to strengthen our infrastructure and network security operations capability. This is a senior technical delivery role - not a design-only or advisory position. You will be expected to configure, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across Cisco security suite, networking, security appliances, server infrastructure, and hybrid-cloud connectivity with minimal supervision. The environment spans a multi-building campus network, data-centre infrastructure, SD-WAN fabric, cloud gateway controllers, and enterprise security platforms. You will work closely with leaders in IT Operations to maintain service availability and to assist in fast tracking their infrastructure transformation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Network Engineering & Operations Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot campus and data-centre 100Gbps switching Execute network switch rollouts including hardware racking, cabling to standard, patch-panel termination, and fibre patching. Perform structured cabinet clean-ups: re-patching copper and fibre runs, labelling, cable management, and documentation updates. Support and maintain the eBGP routing fabric across multiple sites Configure and monitor QoS profiles for mixed multigigabit, 10G/100G, and uplink interfaces. Security Infrastructure Fast track our implementation of a 5 node Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) build for 802.1X, RADIUS, MAB, and posture policy enforcement. Manage Cisco Secure Email (formerly IronPort/ESA) including message tracking, content filters, outbreak filters, DLP policies, and quarantine management. Support enterprise firewall platforms including rule-set changes, tunnel maintenance, and policy audits. SD-WAN & Hybrid Cloud Support and maintain Cisco SD-WAN (vManage/vSmart/vBond) fabric, including device onboarding, template management, and policy configuration. Assist with Cloud OnRamp for Multicloud connectivity (AWS / Azure), including gateway controller health checks and tunnel monitoring. Troubleshoot overlay/underlay issues, BFD sessions, OMP route propagation, and control-plane connectivity. Server & Infrastructure Maintenance Perform scheduled server patching and updates across Windows Server environments Apply Linux server updates and patches where required (Ubuntu) - desirable but not essential. Support virtualisation platforms (Proxmox) for routine maintenance tasks during out-of-hours windows. Documentation & Standards Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP address management records, and change-log documentation. Follow and contribute to standard operating procedures, change-management processes, and post-implementation reviews. Provide clear handover notes and shift reports for weekday engineering teams. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS CCNP Routing & Switching / Enterprise (current or expired with demonstrable expert-level knowledge). Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ISE deployment, policy configuration, and troubleshooting. Proven experience administering Cisco Secure Email / IronPort (ESA/SMA). Solid working knowledge of enterprise firewall management (Cisco ASA, Firepower/FTD, or comparable). Experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) architecture, including vManage operations and C8000-series router onboarding. ENSDWI trained or demonstrably operating at that level across SD-WAN, security, and wireless integration. Comfortable with physical infrastructure work: racking, stacking, copper/fibre patching, and cabinet standards. Windows Server patching and administration experience. Methodical approach to change management and documentation. Willing to work on-site at Milton Park on a weekend or flexible shift pattern as outlined above. DESIRABLE SKILLS Linux server administration (Ubuntu) - patching, package management, systemd services. Cisco CCIE written or lab (any track) - indicative of depth of knowledge. Experience with hybrid-cloud gateway controllers and Cloud OnRamp (AWS, Azure). Virtualisation platform experience (Proxmox). Familiarity with network observability and monitoring tooling (e.g., Datadog). Scripting/automation skills (Ansible, PowerShell) for network or server tasks. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER £45,000 - £60,000 + BONUS Remote (Uk based) This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth data and machine learning company that predicts KPIs for major brands and provides market-moving insights to investors. You'll take ownership of critical engineering systems that power daily KPI forecasts. THE COMPANY: You'll join the AI & DataOps team, a cross-functional engineering group working across software engineering, data engineering, and applied machine learning. With strong commercial growth and continued expansion, they are now hiring a Software Engineer to take ownership of their AWS infrastructure. THE ROLE: Key responsibilities include: Owning and maintaining AWS infrastructure (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3). Building and enhancing internal Python libraries (API design, releases, versioning). Managing trackers, Lambdas, Step Functions, DynamoDB tables, and API integrations (including Slack-based pipelines). Operating across the full engineering lifecycle, from design through to production deployment. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: You will bring strong capability in: Python AWS services including Lambda, Step Functions, S3, DynamoDB, EC2/ECS. Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CloudFormation). CI/CD, testing, and software engineering best practices. THE BENEFITS: You will receive a salary of £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience, plus a performance-based bonus and strong opportunities for technical ownership and growth. HOW TO APPLY: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
SOFTWARE ENGINEER £45,000 - £60,000 + BONUS Remote (Uk based) This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth data and machine learning company that predicts KPIs for major brands and provides market-moving insights to investors. You'll take ownership of critical engineering systems that power daily KPI forecasts. THE COMPANY: You'll join the AI & DataOps team, a cross-functional engineering group working across software engineering, data engineering, and applied machine learning. With strong commercial growth and continued expansion, they are now hiring a Software Engineer to take ownership of their AWS infrastructure. THE ROLE: Key responsibilities include: Owning and maintaining AWS infrastructure (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3). Building and enhancing internal Python libraries (API design, releases, versioning). Managing trackers, Lambdas, Step Functions, DynamoDB tables, and API integrations (including Slack-based pipelines). Operating across the full engineering lifecycle, from design through to production deployment. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: You will bring strong capability in: Python AWS services including Lambda, Step Functions, S3, DynamoDB, EC2/ECS. Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CloudFormation). CI/CD, testing, and software engineering best practices. THE BENEFITS: You will receive a salary of £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience, plus a performance-based bonus and strong opportunities for technical ownership and growth. HOW TO APPLY: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.
GCP Data Engineer (BigQuery / Dataflow) Salary: Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: London - Hybrid (3 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced GCP Data Engineer to help build modern, scalable cloud data platforms within a complex enterprise environment. This GCP Data Engineer role will focus on designing data architectures on Google Cloud Platform, building high-performance pipelines, and enabling reliable, secure and governed data solutions that support business growth and decision-making. Responsibilities for the GCP Data Engineer: Design and build scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows and cloud data architectures on GCP Develop solutions using services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Spanner and Cloud Storage Build and maintain code using Python, Java or Scala for data transformation and processing Optimise data pipelines, queries and workloads for performance and scalability Implement data quality, validation and governance controls Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions Ensure alignment with security, privacy and compliance standards Troubleshoot issues across pipelines and processing workflows Maintain documentation across data flows, platforms and architectures Essential Skills for the GCP Data Engineer: Strong experience as a Data Engineer within GCP environments Hands-on experience with BigQuery, Dataflow and Spanner Strong programming capability in Python, Java or Scala Experience with Apache Beam / Dataflow and distributed processing frameworks Experience designing and managing ETL / ELT pipelines Solid understanding of data modelling and database design Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow Strong understanding of data governance, security and scalability Desirable Skills for the GCP Data Engineer: Experience with Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer or Cloud Data Fusion Exposure to CI/CD, DevOps and Infrastructure as Code Experience with real-time streaming architectures Knowledge of modern data governance frameworks If you are an experienced GCP Data Engineer looking to build enterprise-scale data platforms using modern Google Cloud technologies, this role offers strong exposure to complex delivery and cloud transformation. GCP, Data Engineer, GCP Data Engineer
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
GCP Data Engineer (BigQuery / Dataflow) Salary: Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: London - Hybrid (3 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced GCP Data Engineer to help build modern, scalable cloud data platforms within a complex enterprise environment. This GCP Data Engineer role will focus on designing data architectures on Google Cloud Platform, building high-performance pipelines, and enabling reliable, secure and governed data solutions that support business growth and decision-making. Responsibilities for the GCP Data Engineer: Design and build scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows and cloud data architectures on GCP Develop solutions using services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Spanner and Cloud Storage Build and maintain code using Python, Java or Scala for data transformation and processing Optimise data pipelines, queries and workloads for performance and scalability Implement data quality, validation and governance controls Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions Ensure alignment with security, privacy and compliance standards Troubleshoot issues across pipelines and processing workflows Maintain documentation across data flows, platforms and architectures Essential Skills for the GCP Data Engineer: Strong experience as a Data Engineer within GCP environments Hands-on experience with BigQuery, Dataflow and Spanner Strong programming capability in Python, Java or Scala Experience with Apache Beam / Dataflow and distributed processing frameworks Experience designing and managing ETL / ELT pipelines Solid understanding of data modelling and database design Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow Strong understanding of data governance, security and scalability Desirable Skills for the GCP Data Engineer: Experience with Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer or Cloud Data Fusion Exposure to CI/CD, DevOps and Infrastructure as Code Experience with real-time streaming architectures Knowledge of modern data governance frameworks If you are an experienced GCP Data Engineer looking to build enterprise-scale data platforms using modern Google Cloud technologies, this role offers strong exposure to complex delivery and cloud transformation. GCP, Data Engineer, GCP Data Engineer
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. About the role Join us as an Engineering Lead in Sky's Content Platform, building and operating the systems that power content delivery at scale. From video ingest and encoding to metadata and distribution, you'll work on high-impact services used by millions of customers while setting technical direction, raising engineering standards, and delivering reliable, scalable services in a fast-moving, cloud-native environment. Please note - this is a hybrid role with an on-call rotation twice a month. What you'll do Build and operate cloud-native services on AWS using microservices and event-driven architecture Deliver independently deployable features with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and performance Contribute to code, reviews, and team discussions to maintain high engineering standards Own services end to end, including deployment, monitoring, and production support, with out-of-hours participation where required Develop and improve CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code Work on systems supporting video ingest, encoding, metadata, and content distribution workflows Use observability and metrics to identify issues and improve system performance Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and QA to deliver high-quality solutions What you'll bring Strong backend engineering experience with Python preferred, and the ability to work across or pick up other languages such as Java or C# Strong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures, with experience in video, encoding, or broadcast workflows Hands-on experience building and operating services on AWS Strong experience designing and delivering APIs and microservices Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and production support Ability to debug and resolve issues in production environments A pragmatic mindset with the ability to deliver value while maintaining quality Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team Team overview Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses, and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content. The rewards There's a reason people can't stop talking about . Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. About the role Join us as an Engineering Lead in Sky's Content Platform, building and operating the systems that power content delivery at scale. From video ingest and encoding to metadata and distribution, you'll work on high-impact services used by millions of customers while setting technical direction, raising engineering standards, and delivering reliable, scalable services in a fast-moving, cloud-native environment. Please note - this is a hybrid role with an on-call rotation twice a month. What you'll do Build and operate cloud-native services on AWS using microservices and event-driven architecture Deliver independently deployable features with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and performance Contribute to code, reviews, and team discussions to maintain high engineering standards Own services end to end, including deployment, monitoring, and production support, with out-of-hours participation where required Develop and improve CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code Work on systems supporting video ingest, encoding, metadata, and content distribution workflows Use observability and metrics to identify issues and improve system performance Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and QA to deliver high-quality solutions What you'll bring Strong backend engineering experience with Python preferred, and the ability to work across or pick up other languages such as Java or C# Strong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures, with experience in video, encoding, or broadcast workflows Hands-on experience building and operating services on AWS Strong experience designing and delivering APIs and microservices Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and production support Ability to debug and resolve issues in production environments A pragmatic mindset with the ability to deliver value while maintaining quality Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team Team overview Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses, and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content. The rewards There's a reason people can't stop talking about . Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Software Engineer (Java/AWS) Manchester (flexible/hybrid) Initial 6 month contract £500-550pd inside IR35 We're supporting a major transformation programme within a global business, building out a brand-new engineering team to modernise critical financial data systems. This is a key role sitting between data, finance and engineering, helping ensure data flowing into a new SAP environment is accurate, compliant and fit for purpose. What you'll be doing Building and enhancing Java-based backend services supporting financial data flows Designing and improving end-to-end data pipelines across multiple product domains Ensuring data is correctly structured, validated and compliant before entering core finance systems Working closely with product, data and compliance teams (SOX / GDPR considerations) Contributing to a modern AWS-native engineering environment What we're looking for Strong Java backend engineering experience Experience working with data pipelines, ETL or data processing systems Good knowledge of AWS/cloud-native development Exposure to regulated environments (finance, banking, payments, SOX, GDPR) is highly beneficial Solid understanding of APIs, microservices and system design Strong communication skills, able to explain end-to-end data flows clearly Nice to have: Experience with event-driven architectures/streaming Some exposure to DevOps/infrastructure Node.js exposure If you're a backend engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of data, finance and modern cloud engineering, this is a great opportunity to get involved in a high-profile transformation.
Apr 21, 2026
Contractor
Software Engineer (Java/AWS) Manchester (flexible/hybrid) Initial 6 month contract £500-550pd inside IR35 We're supporting a major transformation programme within a global business, building out a brand-new engineering team to modernise critical financial data systems. This is a key role sitting between data, finance and engineering, helping ensure data flowing into a new SAP environment is accurate, compliant and fit for purpose. What you'll be doing Building and enhancing Java-based backend services supporting financial data flows Designing and improving end-to-end data pipelines across multiple product domains Ensuring data is correctly structured, validated and compliant before entering core finance systems Working closely with product, data and compliance teams (SOX / GDPR considerations) Contributing to a modern AWS-native engineering environment What we're looking for Strong Java backend engineering experience Experience working with data pipelines, ETL or data processing systems Good knowledge of AWS/cloud-native development Exposure to regulated environments (finance, banking, payments, SOX, GDPR) is highly beneficial Solid understanding of APIs, microservices and system design Strong communication skills, able to explain end-to-end data flows clearly Nice to have: Experience with event-driven architectures/streaming Some exposure to DevOps/infrastructure Node.js exposure If you're a backend engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of data, finance and modern cloud engineering, this is a great opportunity to get involved in a high-profile transformation.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Salary: £51,400- £68,800 Location: Cambridge/ Hybrid (40-60% office-based) Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Are you a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys building reliable, impactful services - and helping others grow along the way? We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Assessment APIs team. You'll play a key role in designing, building, and improving APIs that underpin assessment services used across our organisation, including services that integrate machine learning models. About the role As a Senior Software Engineer in the Assessment APIs team, you'll take a hands-on role across the full software development lifecycle for a critical internal platform. Working closely with the Team Lead and the Applied AI team, you'll help shape the technical direction of the service, translate business needs into robust technical solutions, and ensure our APIs remain secure, scalable and highly reliable in production. You'll also provide technical leadership within the team, mentoring engineers and line managing 1-2 direct reports, acting as deputy for the Team Lead when needed. Key responsibilities include: Owning the end-to-end design, development, testing and maintenance of API services. Contributing to the ongoing improvement and evolution of a live, production-critical platform. Implementing and integrating machine learning models and emerging AI technologies. Ensuring solutions meet performance, scalability, security and quality standards. Participating in code reviews and promoting best practice and high-quality engineering. Identifying and mitigating technical risks and vulnerabilities. Troubleshooting issues, including participation in on-call rotations and out-of-hours support. Mentoring and technically guiding other engineers. Collaborating across teams, including Applied AI and API client development teams. Supporting knowledge sharing, planning sessions and retrospectives. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You You'll bring strong hands-on engineering experience and enjoy balancing technical delivery with mentoring and collaboration. Essential requirements: Significant experience in software engineering, gained through formal study, hands-on experience, or a combination of both. Proven experience building, deploying and supporting API services in a production environment. Strong programming experience, particularly with Clojure and Python. Solid understanding of cloud-based infrastructure, especially AWS (e.g. S3, RDS, ECS). Experience working in agile delivery environments. A track record of mentoring and supporting other engineers. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria Desirable criteria: Experience integrating machine learning or AI-driven components into production systems. Experience supporting technology transition or knowledge transfer from external partners. Exposure to large-scale, business-critical platforms and services. For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 29 th April 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: Screening call via Teams. Code review exercise, conducted via Teams. Solution architecture exercise, conducted via Teams. Panel interview with existing engineers, conducted via Teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents TAPI Senior Software Engineer Job Description.pdf (118.29 KB)
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Salary: £51,400- £68,800 Location: Cambridge/ Hybrid (40-60% office-based) Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Are you a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys building reliable, impactful services - and helping others grow along the way? We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Assessment APIs team. You'll play a key role in designing, building, and improving APIs that underpin assessment services used across our organisation, including services that integrate machine learning models. About the role As a Senior Software Engineer in the Assessment APIs team, you'll take a hands-on role across the full software development lifecycle for a critical internal platform. Working closely with the Team Lead and the Applied AI team, you'll help shape the technical direction of the service, translate business needs into robust technical solutions, and ensure our APIs remain secure, scalable and highly reliable in production. You'll also provide technical leadership within the team, mentoring engineers and line managing 1-2 direct reports, acting as deputy for the Team Lead when needed. Key responsibilities include: Owning the end-to-end design, development, testing and maintenance of API services. Contributing to the ongoing improvement and evolution of a live, production-critical platform. Implementing and integrating machine learning models and emerging AI technologies. Ensuring solutions meet performance, scalability, security and quality standards. Participating in code reviews and promoting best practice and high-quality engineering. Identifying and mitigating technical risks and vulnerabilities. Troubleshooting issues, including participation in on-call rotations and out-of-hours support. Mentoring and technically guiding other engineers. Collaborating across teams, including Applied AI and API client development teams. Supporting knowledge sharing, planning sessions and retrospectives. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You You'll bring strong hands-on engineering experience and enjoy balancing technical delivery with mentoring and collaboration. Essential requirements: Significant experience in software engineering, gained through formal study, hands-on experience, or a combination of both. Proven experience building, deploying and supporting API services in a production environment. Strong programming experience, particularly with Clojure and Python. Solid understanding of cloud-based infrastructure, especially AWS (e.g. S3, RDS, ECS). Experience working in agile delivery environments. A track record of mentoring and supporting other engineers. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria Desirable criteria: Experience integrating machine learning or AI-driven components into production systems. Experience supporting technology transition or knowledge transfer from external partners. Exposure to large-scale, business-critical platforms and services. For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 29 th April 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: Screening call via Teams. Code review exercise, conducted via Teams. Solution architecture exercise, conducted via Teams. Panel interview with existing engineers, conducted via Teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents TAPI Senior Software Engineer Job Description.pdf (118.29 KB)
