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PLATFORM ENGINEER- EDV CLEARED CLOUD ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Platform Engineer with enhanced DV Clearance. - Salary up to £90,000 DOE - Manchester based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Platform Engineers at various levels to join a top consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence and National Security clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active enhanced DV is required THE PLATFORM ENGINEER- Active enhanced DV Clearance - Manchester Based or ability to travel to Manchester.- Experience as in a cloud infrastructure/ cloud support role. PLATFORM ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Strong experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)- Infrastructure as Code e.g. Terraform - Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab or Jenkins- Experience with containerisation tools (Kubernetes, docker) TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSPLATFROM ENGINEER, PLATFROM, CLOUD, AWS, AWS CLOUD, AWS ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, CLOUD SUPPORT, CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

Moorepay is transforming. We are a trusted leader in UK Payroll and HR solutions, but we aren't resting on our history. We are embarking on a major digital transformation to redefine how businesses manage their most important asset: their people. The Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our engineering systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, the Platform Lead will identify priorities to remove friction from engineering teams, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence. This role combines software engineering principles with systems administration to deliver robust, automated, cost-effective, and secure-by-design solutions. The Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead plays a critical role in ensuring that our AI-driven, cloud-native platform is reliable, observable, secure, and able to scale with the organisation’s growth. As we adopt intelligent agents, autonomous workflows, and increasingly complex distributed systems, the Platform Lead ensures that resilience, performance, and operational excellence are built into everything we deliver. By partnering closely with Engineers, Architects, and the Engineering Manager, the SRE defines the patterns, tooling, and automation that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. This role safeguards our production environment, drives continuous improvement across CI/CD and observability, and establishes reliability practices that empower autonomous squads to move quickly without compromising stability. The Platform Lead is essential to maintaining customer trust, supporting AI-first innovation, and ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and highly available on a scale. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in Manchester. Key Responsibilities: Technical & Architectural Leadership • Define and deliver cloud and platform architectures aligned with enterprise patterns and security frameworks., • Produce Low-Level Designs and ensure alignment with High-Level Designs., • Drive adoption of automation, Infrastructure as Code and reusable solution patterns., • Build, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines., • Enhance observability through logging, alerting and monitoring., • Ensure platform services scale with evolving business demands., • Lead cost-efficient design, provisioning and operation of cloud and platform services., • Implement tagging standards, usage reporting, budget alerts and governance controls., • Identify and eliminate underutilised or unnecessary spend., • Drive adoption of autoscaling, rightsizing, reserved instances and savings plans., • Define and evolve the Cloud Delivery Roadmap., • Maintain a Cloud Service Catalogue aligned to KPIs and SLAs., • Collaborate with Architecture, Group Technology, Service Management, Product and Portfolio teams., • Communicate technical plans, risks and performance updates., • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing engineering team., • Support career development and skills growth., • Proven experience in Cloud, Platform or DevOps engineering roles., • Strong experience in Azure and AWS cloud environments., • Proven expertise with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)., • Leadership experience, both through delivery and developing technical teams., • Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)., • Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)., • Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)., • Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments., • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks.

Moorepay is transforming. We are a trusted leader in UK Payroll and HR solutions, but we aren't resting on our history. We are embarking on a major digital transformation to redefine how businesses manage their most important asset: their people. As the Principal Software Solutions Architect, you’ll be the technical authority responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the end-to-end architecture of our “AI First” platform, ensuring architectural consistency, secure-by-design principles, and long-term scalability across all engineering squads. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead, and Product leadership, this role shapes our architectural strategy, drives technical excellence, and provides deep guidance to multiple autonomous squads as we scale towards high-performing, cloud-native teams. The Architect balances hands-on solution design, strategic planning, technical oversight, and stakeholder collaboration to keep the platform robust, secure, and ready for future growth. This role defines the architectural backbone that enables the entire engineering organisation to scale effectively. As we transition to multiple autonomous squads, you will ensure our systems remain leading edge, secure, resilient, and consistent enabling rapid product delivery while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence. You will leave an enduring impact on the platform’s foundations, influencing everything from service boundaries to reliability strategies and cloud platform design. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in Manchester. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Scaling • Define and maintain the technical architecture vision and roadmap across all squads., • Ensure alignment of architecture with business goals, engineering strategy, and long-term scalability., • Drive system-wide architectural decisions, providing clear technical direction for squads., • Evaluate emerging technologies and propose solutions that improve scalability, performance, and developer productivity., • Embed secure-by-design principles into architectural decisions., • Ensure threat modelling is performed for new features and major changes., • Champion secure coding standards and integration of security testing into the delivery pipeline., • Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to ensure solutions meet regulatory and governance requirements., • Own the end-to-end architectural design for major platform components and new product capabilities, with a focus on AI First., • Work closely with Engineering Manager and Engineering Team Leads to ensure solutions are consistent, secure, and scalable., • Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to design standards, technical patterns, and best practices., • Produce solution blueprints, reference architectures, and technical documentation., • Define scalable service-based architectures leveraging cloud-native patterns., • Work with the Lead SRE to ensure architectural designs account for:, • Observability (metrics, logs, tracing), • Reliability (SLIs, SLOs, failover), • CI/CD automation, • Infrastructure as code and environment design, • Partner with Engineering Manager to ensure squads have clear architectural guidance., • Support teams in breaking down complex technical problems into executable, scalable solutions., • Provide architectural input into backlog refinement, release planning, and prioritisation., • Act as the primary facilitator for cross-team architectural decision-making., • Define and maintain engineering standards, reusable patterns, and architectural principles., • Champion continuous improvement across code quality, security, performance, and operational readiness. Essential: • Proven experience as a Principal Architect, Solutions Architect, or Senior Engineer leading architectural decisions in complex systems., • Strong understanding of AI technologies such as agents and models for both accelerated design & delivery as well as delivery of product capabilities., • Strong background in cloud-native architectures (microservices, event-driven, distributed systems)., • Deep understanding of secure-by-design principles, threat modelling, cryptography basics, and modern security practices., • Experience with API design, integration patterns, and domain-driven design (DDD) and Event Driven Design., • Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across engineering, SRE, product, and leadership teams., • Exceptional communication skills, capable of simplifying complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders., • Extensive experience with modern programming platforms and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, C# .NET, React)., • Experience designing solutions in regulated or compliance-driven industries., • Background in DevOps, platform engineering, or SRE practices., • Experience scaling architectures to support high-growth environments., • Certification in cloud or architecture frameworks (AWS SA Pro, Azure Architect Expert, TOGAF, etc.).

IT Support Analyst – Financial Services. Our client, a well-established financial company, is seeking an experienced IT Support Analyst to join their internal IT team. This is a client-side role, providing critical technical support and contributing to the smooth operation of the company’s IT infrastructure. Key Responsibilities • Provide 2nd line remote and on-site support to employees across the organisation., • Act as an escalation point for the IT Service Desk, resolving complex technical issues efficiently., • Support IT infrastructure projects, system upgrades, and technology deployments., • Troubleshoot issues across Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Windows Server, networking, and endpoint environments., • Collaborate with senior engineers and external vendors where required., • Maintain accurate documentation and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders., • Identify opportunities to improve IT processes and service delivery. Essential Skills & Experience, • 1-2+ years’ experience in IT support, ideally within a corporate or financial environment., • Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Azure AD., • Solid understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy., • Good grasp of networking fundamentals – VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, firewalls., • Excellent communication and customer service skills., • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to company sites if required. Desirable, • Experience with ITSM, RMM, or PSA tools., • Understanding of Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, and IT security best practices., • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, or equivalent. The Ideal Candidate, • Technically strong and pragmatic, with a problem-solving mindset., • Calm, methodical, and dependable under pressure., • Confident communicating directly with employees at all levels., • Proactive, organised, and able to manage workload independently., • A team player with a positive attitude and genuine interest in technology. The Package, • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

Azure Data Warehouse Developer - Outside IR35- 6 Months + (Hybrid, 3 days on site in Manchester) I'm looking for an experienced Azure Data Warehouse Developer to design, build, and optimise scalable data solutions that power critical business insights. If you're passionate about cloud technologies, automation, and turning data into decisions, this is the role for you. What you'll do • Design and develop end-to-end Azure Data Warehouse solutions Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory. * Implement and maintain efficient data models and star/snowflake schemas. * Optimize queries, improve performance, and ensure data quality and integrity. * Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to deliver actionable insights to the business. * Automate workflows and integrate data processes using Power Automate. * Collaborate with BI developers, analysts, and stakeholders to align data solutions with business needs. * Apply best practices in security, governance, and monitoring of Azure data solutions. What we're looking for * Proven experience as a Data Warehouse Developer with strong Azure expertise. * Solid understanding of SQL, T-SQL, and performance tuning. * Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Factory. * Strong background in data modelling, dimensional design, and ETL development. * Proficiency in Power BI for data visualisation and reporting. * Experience with Power Automate for process automation and workflow integration. * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Digital Data Senior Manager, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Azure, Fabric, Databricks, Manchester, Hybrid Digital Data Consultant required to work for a highly ambitious and fast-growing Consulting function, based in Manchester on a hybrid basis. The expectation is to be in the office circa two days per week and the rest from home. Please read in full before applying… We need someone who is a seasoned Data Governance specialist and someone who has exposure to Data Architecture and Engineering …not someone who has “done a bit of data”. This requires someone who has operated at Senior Manager level, someone who has the gravitas to face-off to senior stakeholders, shape work, originate opportunities and help take clients on a proper data journey. You will be joining a rapidly maturing Digital Consulting team that works across the United Kingdom, where the work is genuinely varied, fast-paced and focused on helping clients use digital technology to create real business outcomes. You will report into a Partner and will play a major part in leading, growing, mentoring and shaping the team around you. This is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, confident, curious, comfortable with ambiguity and genuinely enjoys solving complex business and data problems in the world of Data Governance…not just producing technical artefacts for the sake of it. You must enjoy working with people and influencing outcomes, not hiding behind documents or code. Read on for more details… Skills and experience required: • Data Governance first mindset with solid experience across multiple sectors, • A strong professional network across the United Kingdom and a demonstrable track record of originating, shaping and converting consulting opportunities for Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence projects, • Strong consulting experience that includes solution development, proposal creation, commercial negotiation and building trusted adviser relationships with senior-level clients, • Proven ability to work with technical teams and data projects, with excellent coaching and mentoring skills, • A collaborative, pragmatic and client-centred mindset, with the ability to translate business problems into compelling data-led solutions, • A natural problem solver with intellectual curiosity and an agile, forward-thinking outlook, • A strong understanding of the real challenges businesses face today, and how digital and data technologies can genuinely enable change and transformation, • Significant experience in data architecture and data engineering, including building data platforms and working with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure, • Good grounding in programming and data engineering languages and frameworks such as Python, SQL, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks, • Certifications in relevant cloud and data technologies (Azure etc.) would be beneficial

Senior Azure Consultant / ArchitectLocation: London or Manchester (Hybrid – 1–2 days per week onsite)Salary: Up to £90,000 We’re recruiting a Senior Azure Consultant / Architect to join a growing consulting team delivering enterprise-scale Cloud, Data, and AI solutions. This role will focus on designing and leading modern Azure-based architectures while working closely with clients to translate business needs into scalable, secure platforms. You will take ownership of Azure solution architecture, including landing zones, identity, networking, governance, and DevOps approaches, while also supporting the design of modern data platforms and AI-enabled solutions using technologies such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, and Azure AI services. This is a client-facing role requiring strong architecture leadership, the ability to run workshops and shape solutions, and experience guiding delivery teams across complex cloud transformation programmes.Key Requirements • Strong experience designing and delivering Azure-based solutions in a consulting or enterprise environment, • Architecture expertise across cloud platforms, data solutions, and modern Azure services, • Experience producing and owning architecture designs and leading technical decisions, • Knowledge of modern data platforms and AI-enabled architectures is highly desirable, • Degree in Computer Science or a related field (2:1 or above preferred), • Ability to obtain or hold UK Security Clearance (SC) This is a great opportunity to work on large-scale cloud and data transformation programmes while influencing technical direction and delivery.

Robert Walters is working with a national technology services business. They are a leading data solutions company. They provide expert services in data analysis, visualisation and management for public and private sector clients. They empower businesses with actionable insights, innovative tools and tailored solutions to drive informed decision making. As an experienced Cloud Security Architect (Home Based), you will help support a both government and public sector accounts, with a range of security skills and experience with a background across either Operations, Design or Development. Your focus will be to build robust, secure solutions across a range of technology. Cloud Security Solution Architect (Home Based): Duties • Design/Develop secure solutions, • Document security designs and support solution delivery, • Lead secure by design, reuse standardised solutions, • Review/Design effectiveness of security controls and support program of improvement, • Identify risks during solution reviews, • Good understanding of NCSE Government Cloud, • Work closely with stakeholders and work through design and parameters, • Build designs and solutions, • Cloud/AWS/Azure, • Microsoft Defender, • Sentinel, • EDR, SPM, MFA, SDLC, IAM, SIEM, For further information, please apply with an updated CV and reach out to Ajay Hayre on (see below) Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

At Moorepay, we’re on a mission to simplify and automate payroll and HR for UK businesses. With thousands of clients relying on our trusted platform and services, we combine powerful technology, compliance expertise, and brilliant people to deliver seamless workforce solutions. As we scale, we're looking for a Technical Project Manager who can bridge the gap between software engineering and business delivery, ensuring our offshore teams remain aligned, productive, and focused on value. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of technology projects across Moorepay’s HR and Payroll product suite. Combining technical background with strong project management skills, you'll oversee the work of multiple offshore development teams, track project performance, and drive process improvement using Azure DevOps and other delivery tools. This is a key role in ensuring we deliver high-quality, secure, and timely solutions to our clients, with transparency and accountability at every stage. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning & Execution: • Lead the planning and execution of technology projects using Agile or hybrid methodologies., • Us your technical background to ensure engineering to follow process, and us best practice., • Define and manage scope, timelines, resources, and budgets across multiple concurrent initiatives., • Act as the primary liaison between UK-based stakeholders, product team, engineers and offshore development/test teams., • Monitor offshore team activities, helping remove blockers and ensure alignment with strategic goals., • Use Azure DevOps to track work items, monitor progress, and report on delivery performance., • Drive Azure DevOps best practices across all teams, and ensure processes are followed., • Regularly assess project health across teams – highlighting risks, issues, and variances to leadership., • Provide structured reports and recommendations to drive accountability and improvements., • Help mature Moorepay’s project delivery frameworks and Agile adoption., • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, QA, and DevOps to evolve best practices., • Proven experience managing software delivery projects in a technical environment., • Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps – boards, pipelines, and reporting., • A technical background in Microsoft technologies., • Experience working with offshore or distributed development teams., • Solid grasp of Agile/Scrum and hybrid delivery models., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills., • Experience with metrics-based project health tracking (e.g., DORA, velocity)., • Familiarity with cloud-based software development (Azure preferred)., • Understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps culture., • Experience in HR or Payroll software solutions advantageous, but not essential

D365 Technical Support Analyst - Join Our Team I'm currently looking for a D365 Technical Support Analyst to join our Technology & Change team. This is a key role for us - we need someone who enjoys problem-solving, is confident supporting business-critical systems, and wants to grow their experience across Dynamics 365 and our wider application landscape. About the Role You'll be involved in the day-to-day support of our D365 Finance & Operations, Customer Engagement, Supply Chain and Commerce environments. The role is a real mix of hands-on troubleshooting, working with integrated systems (eg POS, Adyen, Magento, Formpipe, EDI), and supporting ongoing improvements and project work. You won't just be closing tickets - you'll help us keep the platform running smoothly, support releases and upgrades, and make sure users get the best possible experience. What You'll Be Doing Operational Support • Handling 1st & 2nd line issues across D365 and connected systems, • Investigating and resolving problems with minimal business disruption, • Monitoring performance, including batches and integrations, • Managing tickets in line with SLAs and keeping users updated, • Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, • Acting as the link between technical teams and business users, • Communicating clearly on progress, solutions and next steps, • Helping with testing, training and documentation for new rollouts, • Contributing to internal knowledge bases and sharing learnings, • Supporting enhancements across CRM, D365 apps and integrations, • Creating clear, user-friendly documentation, • Running training for super users, • Helping the wider team retain knowledge and improve day-to-day operationsWhat I'm Looking For Essential • Experience working with ERP or business-critical applications, • Strong problem-solving skills and a naturally analytical approach, • Confident troubleshooting across processes, integrations and workflows, • Comfortable engaging directly with users and resolving issues, • Ability to prioritise, stay calm under pressure and manage a busy workload, • Good communicator - both with technical teams and non-technical users, • Exposure to D365 F&O, CE, SCM or Commerce, • Experience with POS systems (hardware or software), • Any knowledge of SQL, SSRS, Azure, Logic Apps or BI tools, • Experience with Power Automate, Power Apps or basic JavaScript/C#, • Understanding of workflows, UI configuration, or system administration Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

DevOps Engineers (x2) – April Start We’re currently looking for 2 experienced DevOps Engineers to join a fast-moving, cloud-first environment on an initial 3-month contract, starting April 7th. This is a hands-on DevOps role working across a modern, multi-cloud platform with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and reliability. You’ll be collaborating with engineering teams to support and enhance cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. Tech Stack & Environment Cloud & Infrastructure * Microsoft Azure (primary cloud platform) * Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) * Azure PostgreSQL (Flexible Server) * Azure Cache for Redis * Azure Front Door & DNS Zones * Key Vault, Storage Accounts * Azure Entra ID & Privileged Identity Management (PIM) * Multi-cloud exposure: * AWS (CloudFront, Route 53, S3 – partial service) * Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery for analytics) DevOps & CI/CD • GitHub repositories & workflows, • Shared GitHub Actions pipelines, • Public and private repositories Monitoring & Observability, • Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, • Logit.io, • StatusCake, • Azure Monitor Alerts, • Sentry (service-level monitoring) What We’re Looking For, • Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps tooling and services, • Solid understanding of Kubernetes (AKS preferred), • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), • Familiarity with multi-cloud environments (AWS/GCP beneficial), • Experience with monitoring and observability tools, • Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment Contract Details, • Start Date: ASAP, • Duration: Initial 3 months

Are you a proactive, hands-on IT Support professional who loves solving problems and delivering exceptional service? We're looking for an IT & Applications Analyst to join our growing team and play a key role in supporting colleagues across the organisation.As our new IT & Applications Analyst, you will: • Provide high quality technical support via phone, email, remote tools and in person, • Troubleshoot hardware, software, application and networking issues, • Manage and maintain service tickets - ensuring clear updates and timely resolution, • Support user account administration and basic server related tasks, • Assist with Microsoft 365, Windows Desktop, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), • Support end user devices (PCs, laptops, mobile devices, printers), • Contribute to IT projects and team knowledge documentation, • Experience in hands on IT support in a professional services environment, • Experience with:, • Windows Desktop, • Microsoft 365, • Active Directory user configuration, • Basic networking (cabling, patching), • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, • Strong customer service skills - both face-to-face and remote, • Understanding of data protection and confidentiality, • Experience supporting legal applications (iManage, Proclaim, BigHand) is desirable but not essential., • Experience working across multi-office environments 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

Senior Data Platform Engineer (Snowflake)Locations: Manchester / London / Staines (Hybrid)Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours)Salary: £70,400 + 10% Bonus + Excellent BenefitsOverview We’re hiring a Senior Data Platform Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and operating a secure, scalable enterprise data platform with a strong focus on Snowflake. This is a senior-level position where you’ll take ownership of platform engineering capabilities- driving automation, governance, and performance optimisation, while enabling data teams to deliver advanced analytics at scale. You’ll operate with a high level of autonomy, contributing to platform standards, improving reliability, and ensuring cost-effective, compliant data operations.Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and manage Snowflake platform capabilities within an enterprise data environment, • Automate infrastructure and resource provisioning using Terraform (IaC), • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps), • Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability frameworks, • Lead cost optimisation initiatives across Snowflake workloads, • Define and enforce security best practices (RBAC, data masking, identity integration), • Establish governance and compliance frameworks (audit logging, access reviews), • Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies, • Create reusable modules, templates, and platform standards, • Produce high-quality documentation, runbooks, and onboarding materialsRequired Skills & Experience, • Strong experience in platform or cloud engineering within enterprise environments, • Deep expertise in Snowflake (warehousing, RBAC, data sharing, performance tuning), • Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code, • Proven experience building CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps), • Strong scripting skills (SQL, Python, or Bash), • Solid understanding of Snowflake security features (masking, encryption, identity federation), • Experience with monitoring, query profiling, and usage tracking, • Demonstrated ability to optimise performance and manage costs in large-scale environments, • Strong communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, data, and compliance teams, • Proactive approach to documentation and platform standardsWhat’s on Offer, • 25 days holiday (with option to buy/sell), • Annual performance-based bonus, • Private healthcare, • Enhanced pension and life insurance, • Flexible working arrangements, • Wellbeing support and lifestyle benefits, • Access to discounts and additional perks

IT Security Architect - AWS - Manchester An IT Security Architect with a PCI DSS & cloud background (AWS, GCP OR Azure) is required to join our global client's new UK cybersecurity team. The role is to lead the design and implementation of PCI DSS architecture on a global scale from their head office in central Manchester. Skills & Experience Required: • 5+ years of experience working in Cyber Security, PCI DSS within a cloud environment, • Have good Security architecture experience, ideally with a DevSecOps environment, • Excellent experience with PCI DSS and able to lead design, • Vulnerability management & Compliance, • Strong Security standard knowledge and experience, consulting on a range of security policies and standards such as GDPR, ISO, PCI, and NIST, • Confidence when speaking with stakeholders and clients, • Ideally, some relevant cybersecurity certifications - CISSP, CCSP, CISM etc Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and implementation of PCI DSS architectures, ensuring compliance with the highest security standards., • Design and create secure Enterprise-Grade Architectures Across Cloud, Hybrid, and On-Prem Environments, • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and threat modelling to proactively identify vulnerabilities and develop effective mitigation strategies, • Develop and maintain security policies and frameworks that adhere to industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls The client is looking to pay a starting salary of around £75,000, depending on experience. If you're a confident and client-focused person, eager to join a global leader in technology, working on a range of projects with excellent development opportunities and with a diverse portfolio of work click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to Matthew . Leach @ circlerecruitment . com Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

Delivery Manager This is a flexible, hybrid role and can be based from either of our offices in Peterborough, Manchester or Stoke. We also have largely remote options available. Role Purpose: As a Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for one or more squads, enabling them to develop and deliver exceptional technology products. You will coach and instill sustainable practices such as self-organisation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Your role will be to cultivate a growth mindset, fostering a process, culture, and environment that empowers highly motivated, innovative squads to reach their full potential and deliver value for the business. Understanding the business delivery roadmap and technology landscape allows this role to effectively plan and ensure a reliably predictable change cycle. This role sits within our IT Delivery team. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: • Lead teams and deliver change with your delivery expertise, utilising effective frameworks and best practices set out by the Head of Delivery Enablement., • Provide effective coaching and guidance to your squads., • Build, maintain and continually improve motivated, collaborative, and productive teams, fostering a positive and high-performing work environment., • Support delivery by monitoring and reporting progress, ensuring timely and effective implementation., • Communicate issues and impediments promptly to facilitate rapid decision-making., • Manage expectations with senior colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency., • Track and report key performance metrics to stakeholders, providing insights into squad progress and areas for improvement., • Collaborate closely with PM’s, PO’s and Senior DMs to prioritise and distribute work, ensuring alignment with organisational goals., • Challenge teams to identify and address assumptions and risks throughout the delivery process, ensuring proactive risk management., • Foster relationships for efficient cross-team collaboration and dependency management, enhancing overall organisational effectiveness., • Proficiency in delivery practises including Agile and Lean, with a strong track record of building high-performing delivery teams using Scrum., • Strong background in coaching with a passion for developing others., • Ability to influence others and outstanding facilitation skills., • Efficient in identifying and mitigating potential blockers or risks in delivery., • Adequate technical understanding of software and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)., • Ability to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Familiarity with delivery management tools like Jira, Confluence, Trello, or Azure DevOps to streamline workflows., • Experience in strategic planning and contributing to high-level decision-making., • A collaborative and fast paced work environment, • Health care cash plan, • Yearly bonus scheme, • 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the ability to buy additional leave (annual leave also increases with service), • Life Assurance 4x annual salary Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1.2b. Markerstudy also has a large and growing direct presence in the market as well. Having acquired and successfully integrated Co-op Insurance Services in 2021, BGLi in 2022 & Atlanta in 2024. Markerstudy are now pursuing innovative pricing techniques, taking advantage of an award-winning insurer hosted rating platform, whilst challenging existing embedded processes.

LEAD DATA ENGINEER £85,000 + BENEFITS PRIMARILY REMOTE This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of a modern data platform and drive the evolution of a Databricks-centric environment at scale. THE COMPANY: This client are a well-established organisation with a strong engineering culture and a growing Data and Machine Learning function. The team is collaborative, supportive and operates with solid engineering principles at its core. With flexible-by-choice working, a positive work-life balance and a commitment to technical excellence, this is an environment where you can make a visible impact while continuing to grow your expertise THE ROLE: You will focus on the design, build and optimisation of the Azure Databricks Lakehouse platform, ensuring it is scalable, secure and reliable. You will work closely with engineers and stakeholders across the business, providing technical leadership and taking ownership of key data platform initiatives. Key responsibilities include: • Developing and deploying the Lakehouse platform in Azure., • Owning Databricks engineering, administration and platform optimisation., • Designing end-to-end data platform solutions, • Leading implementation using Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL and Azure Data Factory., • Creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks., • Developing APIs to support integration, • Implementing monitoring, logging and alerting for platform reliability. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Deep expertise in Databricks, PySpark, Python and SQL., • Proven experience designing and delivering Lakehouse solutions., • Strong DevOps capabilities, including CI/CD and automated testing., • Experience with Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation., • Familiarity with monitoring, logging and alerting tools., • Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to work across teams., • Experience with APIs and data integration methods., • Azure Data Factory experience is beneficial. THE BENEFITS: You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £85,000 On top of the salary there are some fantastic extra benefits. HOW TO APPLY Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.

IT Infrastructure Engineer Hybrid / Multi-site - Competitive Salary + Benefits We’re supporting a market-leading organisation seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance a complex, global IT environment. Role Overview You’ll work closely with the IT Infrastructure Manager to maintain and improve servers, networks, and virtual platforms, while providing 3rd line support across the business. Key Responsibilities • Maintain and optimise IT infrastructure performance and security, • Manage virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure), • Support core systems: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, O365, • Maintain servers, networks, backups, and disaster recovery, • Deliver infrastructure projects, • Windows Server, • VMware, Hyper-V, Azure, • Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Intune), • Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, switches), • PowerShell & SQL Server Cisco / FortiGate / WatchGuard, Veeam, ISO27001, security & system monitoring tools About You Strong communicator, organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently or in a team.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Infrastructure Consultant Manchester / Hybrid (1 day on-site every 2 weeks)£37K – £65K A Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Infrastructure Consultant is required for our client based in Manchester. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic project-delivery environment, enjoys variety, and can turn their hand to a broad range of technologies across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem infrastructure. You’ll be involved in multiple concurrent projects, delivering modern cloud solutions while also supporting and transforming a sizeable legacy estate. The organisation is operating in a genuinely hybrid environment for the next 5 years, so you’ll work across Azure, SaaS platforms, and traditional on-prem technologies, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys end-to-end ownership and technical breadth. The ideal candidate will be a strong all-rounder, comfortable picking up new technologies and running with a challenge, will thrive here. If you’re an experienced Infrastructure Engineer, Consultant, or 3rd Line Engineer looking to work on high-impact projects and broaden your cloud skills, this is a fantastic opportunity. Responsibilities: Delivering end-to-end infrastructure projects across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem/hybrid environments. Leading and contributing to multiple technical projects simultaneously. Implementing improvements, migrations, upgrades, and modernisation initiatives. Working closely with architects, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery. Producing documentation such as implementation plans, technical designs, handover materials, and support guides. Acting as a go-to technical resource across infrastructure, networking, virtualisation, identity, and cloud services. Enhancing automation and improving operational efficiency (PowerShell, scripting, IaC desirable but not essential). Driving continuous improvement in reliability, security, performance, and best practice. Experience Required: Strong background delivering infrastructure solutions within hybrid environments. Good exposure across core infrastructure technologies such as Windows Server, VMware, AD, DNS, DHCP, networking, enterprise hardware, and firewalls. Experience delivering or supporting Azure or M365 solutions. Comfortable juggling multiple projects, adapting quickly, and working autonomously. Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to pick up new tools and technologies quickly. Strong communication and documentation abilities, with confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders. Desirable: Experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, or scripting (PowerShell, Bicep, Python). Exposure to SaaS platforms and modern cloud-first services. Microsoft certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, M365), or other relevant industry credentials (VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, HPE).

Future-proof your career in Tech – starting today. Looking for a career change? Currently employed but want something better? Or maybe you're between jobs and ready for a fresh start? ITOL Recruit's Programming Traineeship is designed to get you into one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries with zero experience required. Train online at your own pace and land your first Junior Programmer role in 1–3 months. Please note this is a training course and fees apply. Job guaranteed – complete the programme and get a job or your money back. Our candidates earn £29,000–£40,000. Why Programming? The UK tech sector continues to face a major skills shortage. Businesses across finance, healthcare, retail, logistics, and digital services are actively seeking entry-level developers with up-to-date coding skills. • Programming offers:, • Strong starting salaries, • Remote and hybrid working opportunities, • Clear progression into senior and specialist roles How It Works Step 1 – HTML & CSS Fundamentals Start with the building blocks of the web: • HTML Essentials Once the HTML & CSS courses are complete, you will be ready to move forward. Step 2 – Core Programming Skills Progress into essential developer tools and languages: • Command Line, • Git & GitHub, • JavaScript Step 3 – Portfolio Website Project Put your skills into action by building your own portfolio website. This gives you real-world experience and something tangible to show employers. You’ll also complete: • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Step 4 – Junior Programmer Placement (£27K–£40K) Once you complete your training, our recruitment team works with you to secure your first Junior Programmer role. We Get You Hired We’re not new to this. ITOL Recruit has 15+ years of experience and has placed over 5,000 people into new careers. Our programmes include certified tutors, UK-accredited qualifications, and one-on-one support from a recruitment adviser focused on placing you. We don’t believe in empty promises. Complete our programme, follow the process, and if you don’t land a job, you get your money back. "I went from zero coding knowledge to landing my first Junior Developer role in months. The support made all the difference." Ready to Start? If you’re motivated, curious, and ready to break into tech, we’ll help you turn that ambition into a career you can be proud of. Apply now, and one of our expert Career Advisors will be in touch within 4 working hours to guide you through your next steps.

Senior Software Engineer in Test Contract | Inside IR35 | £400 per dayLocation: Manchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week)Contract End Date:March 2027 I'm currently working with a large, well-established enterprise client who are continuing to grow their digital engineering capability in Manchester. They are looking to engage an experienced Senior Software Engineer in Test on a long-term contract to support the delivery of high-quality, scalable, cloud-based digital platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level test professional to join a collaborative, agile environment where quality, automation, and engineering best practice are taken seriously. The role offers strong delivery stability with a contract running until March 2027. The Role You'll join a multi-disciplinary digital engineering team, working closely with developers, SREs, and other engineers to embed quality throughout the software delivery lifecycle. The focus is on automation-led testing, CI/CD integration, and driving a continuous testing culture. You will also play a role in mentoring and supporting more junior engineers in test. Key Responsibilities • Define and deliver automated testing strategies for cloud-native systems, platforms, and APIs, • Design, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks, • Embed test stages and quality gates within CI/CD pipelines, • Support defect investigation, root-cause analysis, and resolution, • Collaborate with engineering and SRE teams to meet defined SLAs and SLOs, • Define testing, release, and quality assurance processes, • Set and track quality metrics and measurable outcomes, • Promote continuous testing and quality-first engineering practices, • Provide mentoring and coaching to junior engineers in testRequired Experience, • 5+ years' experience in automated software testing within agile and DevOps environments, • Strong understanding of the Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), • Hands-on experience with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Robot Framework, or Postman, • Strong programming capability in Java, Python, or another OO language, • Experience testing enterprise-scale, cloud-native applications, • Good knowledge of APIs, microservices, and distributed architectures, • Experience with version control systems (Git) and modern CI/CD pipelines, • Confident communicator with a collaborative mindsetNice to Have, • BDD experience and Gherkin syntax, • Exposure to observability and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Datadog), • Experience with Kubernetes or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), • Experience with relational or NoSQL databasesWorking Pattern & Rate, • £400 per day (Inside IR35, via umbrella), • Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week onsite in central Manchester

.NET Developer, .NET 10.0, C# 14 - Global Record Label - Salford (Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 10.0, ASP.NET Core, C# 14, Azure, Angular 21, Vue.js, TypeScript, Multithreading, RESTful, ASP.NET Core Web API, EF Core 10.0, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer) We are pleased to announce that our client, one of the largest and most recognised brands within the music industry, is seeking .NET Developer to work out of their plush offices in the heart of Salford. You will be working on the development of high-availability and highly-transactional .NET / C# applications which will be critical to the launch of their new online music shopping channel. We are seeking .NET Developer candidates with a skill set that encompasses: .NET, .NET Core, C# and Azure SQL. Our client can provide training into: .NET 10.0, ASP.NET Core, C# 14, Azure, Angular 21, Vue.js, TypeScript, Multithreading, RESTful, ASP.NET Core Web API, EF Core 10.0, Solid, DRY, LINQ and MongoDB. My client offers flexible working hours, home working and amazing offices (onsite cinema, pool tables, bar, free canteen, gym). These positions are dope!!! Location: Salford, UK / Remote Working Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions! NOIRUKNETRECNOIRUKREC NC/NET/SALET

I'm looking for an experienced D365 Support Analyst to play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation, support, and continuous improvement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 applications, including Finance & Operations, Customer Engagement, Supply Chain Management, and Commerce. This role sits at the intersection of day-to-day operational support and technology transformation, supporting both internal teams and external suppliers. What you'll be doing:Operational & Application Support • Providing 1st and 2nd line support for Dynamics 365 (CE, SCM, Dual Write) and integrated systems such as POS, payments, printing, eCommerce, document management, and EDI solutions, • Troubleshooting and resolving incidents with minimal disruption to business operations, • Monitoring system performance (e.g. batch processing, performance issues) and proactively addressing problems, • Managing support tickets effectively and resolving them within agreed SLAs, with some out-of-hours support required, • Assisting with SLA reporting, • Supporting projects and system upgrades, from testing through to live environmentsCustomer & Stakeholder Engagement, • Building strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers, • Acting as a bridge between technical teams and business users, translating requirements and enabling collaboration, • Providing regular updates to users on ticket progress and resolution, • Becoming a trusted advisor and ensuring a positive support experienceProjects & Continuous Improvement, • Supporting testing, training, and documentation for new system rollouts, • Contributing to internal knowledge bases and cross-team knowledge sharing, • Assisting in the development of apps, CRM functionality, and expanded use of D365, • Sharing insights to optimise systems and improve user experienceDocumentation & Training, • Creating and maintaining high-quality functional documentation, • Preparing and delivering training sessions for super users, • Ensuring knowledge retention within the Technology and Change teamEssential Skills:, • Good experience working with Dynamics AX or D365 Finance & Operations, • Experience supporting business-critical applications, ideally within retail or manufacturing environments, • Hands-on experience with POS systems (hardware and software), • Strong problem-solving and incident management skills, • Basic understanding of Windows OS, ERP systems, and APIs/web services, • Ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlinesDesirable, • Exposure to D365 modules including Finance, Warehouse & Operations, CE, and Commerce, • Technical knowledge of SQL Server, SSRS, Logic Apps, Azure, and BI services, • Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, and JavaScript/C# for plugins, • Configuration experience across workflows, system and user interfaces, and field management, • ITIL certification or experience working in structured IT service environments Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Are you the kind of IT professional who loves getting to the root cause rather than putting out the same fires every week?We're looking for a Lead Problem Analyst/Problem Manager to take ownership of major incidents, known errors, recurring issues and system wide problems driving stability, performance, and continuous improvement across a modern, cloud centric IT environment. This is a hands-on, high impact role within a forward-thinking organisation that invests heavily in technology, automation and service excellence. As our Lead Problem Analyst/Problem Manager, you will: • Own and lead Problem Management & Known Error activities within SLA and KPI timeframes., • Act as a 2nd/3rd-line escalation point for technical service issues whilst adhering to change and configuration management processes., • Troubleshoot application specific, hardware, and endpoint problems., • Provide support across Windows, Azure Virtual Desktop, Office 365, Active Directory/AAD, as part of problem management activities., • Design automation to improve processes and reduce recurring incidents., • Maintain and update the internal Knowledge Base for Problems, Known Errors and Workarounds., • Experience in IT support/problem management in a professional office environment., • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail., • Genuine passion for root-cause analysis and long-term issue eradication., • Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory/AAD, Azure/O365 environments., • Ctrix or Azure Virtual Desktop, • Ability to prioritise effectively and take full ownership of tasks., • Collaborative team player who supports others and champions continuous improvement. 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

IT Manager | Manchester | £45,000-£55,000 + Benefits Zachary Daniels are partnering with a growing UK business to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking IT Manager. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT operations, service delivery, and technical projects across multiple sites. You'll lead a small in-house team, manage third-party providers, and work closely with wider business functions to ensure technology supports performance, compliance, and future growth. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic planning, with a particular focus on cloud tools, automation, and internal systems improvement. What's on Offer: • £45,000-£55,000 basic salary, • Car allowance, • Performance bonus, • 7% employer pension contribution, • Lead and manage all day-to-day IT operations and support, • Oversee infrastructure, networking, and system availability across UK sites, • Act as the key point of contact between local teams and group-level IT stakeholders, • Support in-house software development and internal tooling improvements, • Drive automation and service innovation using AI and modern collaboration tools, • Manage IT budgets, procurement, licensing, and supplier relationships, • Maintain strong security standards, disaster recovery planning and compliance, • Build internal documentation and improve helpdesk processes, • Strong experience leading IT teams in fast-paced or high-growth environments, • Excellent technical knowledge across Microsoft Azure, M365, Intune, SharePoint and Power BI, • Hands-on infrastructure and support background with experience in multi-site operations, • Comfortable working across 1st/2nd line issues while also planning strategic upgrades, • Strong communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage change, • A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement BH35453

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

Agile Delivery Manager Salary: Up to £81,875Location: Manchester - Hybrid (2 days per month onsite) An esteemed organisation in Manchester one of the UK's largest regulators for medical practitioners is seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Manager to join their Information Systems team on a permanent basis. This is a high-impact role supporting enterprise systems critical to public trust and patient safety. You will lead delivery across three concurrent projects, managing established agile teams of 4-8 people per project, within a complex, highly integrated technology environment. The organisation offers a flexible hybrid working model (two days per month onsite), alongside an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave, 15% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, and extensive learning and well being support. What you'll do • Lead and coordinate delivery across three parallel agile projects, managing risks, dependencies, and priorities, • Act as Scrum Master for multiple established teams, guiding delivery while adapting leadership style to different individuals, • Drive continuous improvement across ways of working, delivery performance, and team effectiveness, • Build strong working relationships quickly within a mature, well-established delivery function, • Work closely with Product Managers to refine backlogs, agree priorities, and publish clear delivery road maps, • Represent teams with senior stakeholders, providing clear, transparent communication on progress and delivery outcomes, • Support delivery across enterprise-scale systems, with strong focus on:, • Data integrity and governance, • System integrations and dependencies, • Stability within live production environments, • Contribute to and support system implementations and integrations affecting 2,000+ usersWhat you bring, • Proven experience delivering multiple enterprise-scale software projects concurrently, • Strong people leadership experience, managing 4-8 people per team across multiple delivery streams, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse technical and nontechnical stakeholders, • Solid experience working with enterprise systems, data-critical platforms, and integrated architectures, • Hands-on experience with agile delivery tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps, • Ability to join an established team, build rapport quickly, and add value through influence and improvement, • Experience supporting delivery in large, regulated or public-sector environments is desirable Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Legal IT Trainer - Manchester - Hybrid (3 days a week in the office) - Up to £43K An experienced Legal IT Trainer with good Azure, SharePoint and E-Learning experience is required to join an internationally renowned legal company in Manchester. The Legal IT Trainer will deliver tailored IT training to all departments within the company, ensuring they can maximise the use of legal software and systems. The Legal IT Trainer will Develop and update training materials to match industry trends and provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for team members. Key skills the Legal IT Trainer will have: • At least 2 years experience as an IT Trainer, • Extensive experience with azure and SharePoint Technologies, • Previous E-learning experience (Via presentations, teams/audio calls), • Familiarity with legal software systems and experience with AI tools such as Co-Pilot is beneficial, • Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex IT concepts into simple, user-friendly language., • Experience within a legal or professional services environment is very desirable Key Responsibilities • Deliver engaging classroom, virtual, and one-to-one training sessions to staff at all levels., • Create clear, user-friendly training materials, guides, and eLearning content., • Support global technology rollouts, including Microsoft 365, document management systems, case management tools, and legal-specific applications., • Conduct training needs analysis and tailor sessions to user requirements., • Champion best practice and act as a trusted adviser on digital capability., • Work cross-functionally with IT Support, Projects, and L&D to maintain a consistent global training approach. Benefits: • 25 days + Bank Holidays, • Private and Medical Insurance, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Life Assurance, • Gym Subsidiaries, • 5% pension (Matched by the company) The starting salary for the role is up to £43K. If you're tech-savvy with a knack for teaching and want to grow with a leading legal firm, I want to hear from you! Please send your CV to peter.hutchins @ circlerecruitment.com. Apply now. Commutable from Manchester, Warrington, Liverpool, Wigan, St Helens, Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport or Crewe Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

Azure DevOps Engineer / platform engineer required for initially 6 months (fixed term contract) by world renowned Health tech client. Working remotely (UK only), we are looking for a skilled Azure DevOps Engineer with strong hands-on experience in IaC (infrastructure as code) using Terraform to help the team build out the platform and security. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll be joining the Cloud Engineering team of 6 engineers working to drive solutions for design, build and operational aspects of our infrastructure in Azure Cloud. Extensive hands-on experience using Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Azure, some kubernetes ideal and an interest in security. You will get to work as part of a brilliant team and learn Wizard, K8’s etc. Knowledge of observability and site-reliability engineering principles is key. This is a fully remote (UK only) position within a fabulous team. Lots of flexibility, opportunity to learn (and grow) and all within a fabulous organisation. This is initially a fixed term contract, so a pro rata’d salary with benefits.

The Azure Infrastructure Engineer will manage, maintain, and enhance the organisation's Azure-based systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong background in cloud infrastructure and a commitment to supporting the technology needs of the professional services industry. Client Details This professional services organisation is a well-established and recognised name in its field, operating as part of a medium-sized team in Birmingham. The company prioritises technical excellence and offers a collaborative environment to support its employees in delivering high-quality solutions. Description • Design, implement, and maintain Azure cloud solutions to support business operations., • Monitor and manage the performance and security of cloud infrastructure., • Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration of Azure services with existing systems., • Identify and resolve infrastructure issues to minimise downtime and ensure reliability., • Develop and maintain documentation for Azure configurations and processes., • Advise on best practices for optimising cloud infrastructure within the professional services industry., • Support disaster recovery planning and execution for cloud-based systems. A successful Azure Infrastructure Engineer should have: • 3 years Proven expertise in managing and optimising Azure infrastructure., • Strong knowledge of cloud security protocols and compliance requirements., • Experience with scripting and automation tools for cloud management., • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently., • Understanding of professional services industry requirements is advantageous., • Competitive salary upto £65K per annum + Bens, • Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal needs., • Generous holiday allowance to promote work-life balance., • Permanent position based in Birmingham, offering stability and career growth.

Data Team Lead Manchester (Hybrid) £65,000-£70,000 Role Purpose An established, data-driven fintech organisation is looking for a Data Team Lead to guide a high-performing data engineering team. In this position, you will combine hands-on technical expertise with people leadership to deliver reliable, scalable and actionable data solutions across the business. Data is central to the company's product development, customer experience, decision-making and commercial operations. The organisation operates with a hybrid data landscape, blending mature enterprise data technologies with a modern, evolving Lakehouse-style architecture. This approach supports large-scale analytics, real-time data processing and advanced data science workloads. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping how the data platform evolves, strengthening analytics capabilities and maturing data engineering practices. You will ensure the business can continue to scale its use of data without compromising quality, governance or performance. Data Team Lead Skills • Proven experience leading and developing high-performing, collaborative data engineering teams, • Strong background working with real-time, event-streaming data platforms, • Expertise in designing and managing modern data platforms, including both relational databases and cloud-based architectures, • Advanced SQL and T-SQL skills, with the ability to optimise queries, transformations and analytical workloads, • Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server, including upgrades, security, maintenance, backup/recovery and performance tuning, • Hands-on experience with AWS data services covering storage, compute and managed platforms, • Skilled in building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as SSIS, Matillion or similar, • Experience delivering reporting and data visualisation solutions (e.g., Tableau), • Practical knowledge of event-driven or streaming data ingestion and processing, • Understanding of IaC (Infrastructure as Code) and automated infrastructure management, • Experience working with lakehouse or modern cloud-native data architectures, • Knowledge of ELT methodologies and cloud-based transformation frameworks, • Familiarity with data lakes, object storage and large-scale analytical data processing, • Experience working with non-relational or semi-structured data sources, • Understanding of modern data modelling for analytics and reporting, • Awareness of machine learning workflows or advanced analytics use cases, • Understanding of networking, security and access control within AWS or Azure, • Significant experience in a senior data engineering or technical leadership role, • Passionate about modern data technologies and staying current with industry advancements, • Naturally curious, proactive and eager to continuously learn, • Enjoys designing and maintaining systems that support scalability and long-term growth, • Collaborative and supportive, with a desire to mentor and upskill others, • Flexible and willing to work across all layers of the data stack

Digital Data Director / Consultant, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Azure, Fabric, Databricks, Manchester, Hybrid Digital Data Director / Consultant required to work for a highly ambitious and fast-growing Consulting function, based in Manchester on a hybrid basis. The expectation is to be in the office circa two days per week and the rest from home. Please read in full before applying… We need someone who is a seasoned Data Architecture and Engineering specialist…not someone who has “done a bit of data”. This requires someone who has operated at Director level in some consulting background, someone who has the gravitas to face-off to senior stakeholders, shape work, originate opportunities and help take clients on a proper data journey. You will be joining a rapidly maturing Digital Consulting team that works across the United Kingdom, where the work is genuinely varied, fast-paced and focused on helping clients use digital technology to create real business outcomes. You will report into a Partner and will play a major part in leading, growing, mentoring and shaping the team around you. This is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, confident, curious, comfortable with ambiguity and genuinely enjoys solving complex business and data problems…not just producing technical artefacts for the sake of it. You must enjoy working with people and influencing outcomes, not hiding behind documents or code. Read on for more details… Skills and experience required: • A strong professional network across the United Kingdom and a demonstrable track record of originating, shaping and converting consulting opportunities for Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence projects, • Ideally Big 4 Experience, which would be preferable, • Strong consulting experience that includes solution development, proposal creation, commercial negotiation and building trusted adviser relationships with senior-level clients, • Proven ability to lead technical teams and data projects, with excellent coaching and mentoring skills, • A collaborative, pragmatic and client-centred mindset, with the ability to translate business problems into compelling data-led solutions, • A natural problem solver with intellectual curiosity and an agile, forward-thinking outlook, • A strong understanding of the real challenges businesses face today, and how digital and data technologies can genuinely enable change and transformation, • Significant experience in data architecture and data engineering, including building data platforms and working with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure, • Good grounding in programming and data engineering languages and frameworks such as Python, SQL, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks, • Certifications in relevant cloud and data technologies (Azure etc.) would be beneficial

Power Platform Developer Location: Fully Remote (UK) Salary: Up to £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits We’re looking for a Power Platform Developer to design, build, and support business-critical solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform. This is a fully remote role, offering the opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-scale projects while having real technical ownership and influence. You’ll work closely with stakeholders, solution architects, and delivery teams to create scalable, well-designed low-code solutions that solve real business problems. What you’ll be doing as a Power Platform Developer • Designing and building solutions using Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), • Creating and optimising Power Automate flows, • Working with Dataverse, including data modelling, security roles, and integrations, • Building user-friendly, well-governed solutions aligned to best practice, • Supporting deployments, enhancements, and ongoing improvements, • Acting as a technical lead, providing guidance and mentoring to junior team members, • Collaborating with stakeholders to translate requirements into robust solutionsWhat we’re looking for as the Power Platform Developer, • Strong experience developing on the Microsoft Power Platform, • Proven delivery of Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, and Power Automate, • Solid understanding of Dataverse, data structures, and security, • Experience integrating with other systems via APIs or connectors, • Comfortable working in agile delivery environments, • Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setupNice to have, • Experience with governance, ALM, and solution packaging, • Exposure to Azure services or Microsoft 365 integrations, • Previous experience in a senior or lead developer roleWhat you’ll get as the Power Platform Developer, • Salary up to £60,000, • Bonus, • Fully remote, work-from-home role, • Flexible working and strong work-life balance, • Supportive, delivery-focused environment

Software Developer Manchester £45,000 + Benefits Our client is a rapidly expanding technology company offering a Cloud-based POS system tailored for small and mid-sized retailers. Their customer portfolio consists of retailers within the outdoor sector, ranging from cycle to equestrian businesses. The company has transformed the UK cycle retail landscape and enabled smaller organisations to compete effectively against larger enterprises. At the outset of international expansion, they have established a strong presence in Ireland, Europe, the USA, and even Australia. This period marks a significant opportunity for new team members. As a result of their continued growth, our client is increasing the size of the Software Development team. We are searching for candidates with exceptional attention to detail who can contribute to the creation of industry-leading solutions throughout product update and release cycles. Responsibilities will include enhancing existing architecture as well as developing new products and features. The team is advancing and expanding its Cloud-based software platform by leveraging modern technologies, including Vue.js 3, .Net Core, Docker, and Azure Cloud. Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate within the team to develop industry-leading solutions., • Write software that is rigorously tested and complies with our code review standards., • Ensure all work adheres to company protocols and is effectively managed through the Jira issue management platform., • Work closely with your immediate and cross-functional teams, including QA engineers, product managers, and project managers., • Participate in Sprint meetings at head office twice monthly., • Maintain a strong focus on best practices, quality, attention to detail, and consistently strive to deliver outstanding results., • Support the growth and development of junior team members through guidance and mentorship., • Microsoft .Net (including Core, WebAPI, Kestral), • C#, • Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), • JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, • Entity Framework Core, Microsoft SQL Server, • Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity, • Solid ICT knowledge (MS Office), • Excellent communication and numeracy, • Ability to meet deadlines under pressure, • Positive, collaborative attitude; works well independently or in teams, • Skilled in Azure, • Proficient with Vue.js, • Experienced in .NET Core, • Familiar with Docker, • Hands-on experience with Jira, • Legacy expertise in VB.NET and ASP Web Forms

Agile Delivery Lead Manchester - Hybrid (2 days per week on site)Permanent - up to £90,000 dependant on experience Lead delivery at scale. Drive outcomes that matter. Harvey Nash is proud to be partnered with a fast-paced, technology-led organisation in a highly regulated environment to appoint an experienced Agile Delivery Lead. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving consistent, outcome-focused delivery across multiple teams, domains, and workstreams. You'll operate at the intersection of Product, Engineering, and the wider business - enabling alignment, improving delivery maturity, and ensuring strategic initiatives are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with regulatory expectations. What you'll be doingDriving Delivery at ScaleEnable flow across multiple Agile teams (Scrum / Kanban) and workstreamsRemove cross-team blockers and manage complex dependenciesEnsure delivery is predictable, sustainable, and aligned to strategic priorities Leadership & CoachingCoach Delivery Managers, Project Managers, and teams to improve maturity and performanceEmbed Agile principles and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvementSupport the development of high-performing, self-organising teams Alignment & CollaborationFacilitate collaboration across Product, Engineering, and business stakeholdersAlign delivery activity with strategic goals and outcome-focused objectivesPromote consistent ways of working, standards, and ceremonies across teams Data-Driven DeliveryReport on delivery health, risks, and performance using metrics (DORA, flow metrics, OKRs)Use insights to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-makingProvide visibility of delivery progress, risks, and dependencies at a portfolio level Governance, Risk & ComplianceIdentify and manage systemic risks across teams and domainsEnsure delivery aligns with regulatory, compliance, and responsible gambling standardsContribute to delivery frameworks and governance models for a regulated, always-on platform Continuous Improvement & StrategyIdentify opportunities to evolve delivery practices, tooling, and frameworksSupport roadmap planning with insight into capacity, dependencies, and outcomesDrive organisation-wide improvements in delivery consistency and effectiveness What we're looking for • Proven experience leading delivery across multiple Agile teams or complex programmes, • Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capability, • Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and scaled environments (e.g. SAFe, LeSS, or similar), • Experience delivering complex digital products in fast-paced, regulated industries (e.g. fintech, gaming, e-commerce), • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at a senior level, • Experience using delivery metrics (DORA, flow metrics, OKRs) to drive performance, • Ability to manage dependencies, risks, and blockers across teams, • Data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, • Experience with outcome-based planning and delivery analytics (e.g. SEI / DORA dashboards), • Background in coaching and enabling team maturity at scale, • Experience working across multiple domains or large-scale delivery environments, • Familiarity with modern tooling (Jira, Confluence, Miro, Azure DevOps, Jira Align), • Strong facilitation skills across cross-team ceremonies and planning sessions, • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in industries such as gambling or fintech, • Play a key role in shaping delivery across a complex, modern technology landscape, • Influence strategy, delivery standards, and organisational maturity, • Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment Always use these settings

Are you the kind of IT professional who loves getting to the root cause rather than putting out the same fires every week?We're looking for a Lead Problem Analyst/Manager to take ownership of major incidents, known errors, recurring issues and system wide problems driving stability, performance, and continuous improvement across a modern, cloud centric IT environment. This is a hands-on, high impact role within a forward-thinking organisation that invests heavily in technology, automation and service excellence. As our Lead Problem Analyst/Manager, you will: • Own and lead Problem Management & Known Error activities within SLA and KPI timeframes., • Act as a 2nd/3rd-line escalation point for technical service issues whilst adhering to change and configuration management processes., • Troubleshoot application specific, hardware, and endpoint problems., • Provide support across Windows, Azure Virtual Desktop, Office 365, Active Directory/AAD, as part of problem management activities., • Design automation to improve processes and reduce recurring incidents., • Maintain and update the internal Knowledge Base for Problems, Known Errors and Workarounds., • Experience in IT support/problem management in a professional office environment., • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail., • Genuine passion for root-cause analysis and long-term issue eradication., • Customer-centric mindset with great communication skills (in-person, phone, email, chat)., • Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory/AAD, Azure/O365 environments., • Ability to prioritise effectively and take full ownership of tasks., • Collaborative team player who supports others and champions continuous improvement. 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

The Site Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that our AI-driven, cloud-native platform is reliable, observable, secure, and able to scale with the organisation’s growth. As we adopt intelligent agents, autonomous workflows, and increasingly complex distributed systems, the SRE ensures that resilience, performance, and operational excellence are built into everything we deliver. By partnering closely with Engineers, Architects, and the Engineering Manager, the SRE defines the patterns, tooling, and automation that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. This role safeguards our production environment, drives continuous improvement across CI/CD and observability, and establishes the reliability practices that empower autonomous squads to move quickly without compromising stability. The SRE is essential to maintaining customer trust, supporting AI-first innovation, and ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and highly available at scale. In this position you will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our engineering systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, the SRE will identify priorities to remove friction from engineering teams, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence. This role combines software engineering principles with systems administration to deliver robust, automated, cost-effective, and secure-by-design solutions. Key Responsibilities Reliability, Performance & Security: • Design and implement strategies to improve system reliability, availability, and security., • Ensure all solutions follow secure-by-design principles, incorporating cybersecurity best practices from inception through deployment., • Own and optimise Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines., • Embed security checks (e.g., static analysis, dependency scanning) into CI/CD workflows., • Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for infrastructure and applications., • Develop dashboards and alerting systems to ensure proactive incident and security event management., • Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error., • Build and maintain internal tools that support engineering productivity and security compliance., • Manage and optimise services across AWS and Azure environments., • Ensure scalability, resilience, and security of service-based architectures., • Lead incident response efforts, including security incidents, and conduct post-mortem reviews., • Proven experience in AWS and Azure cloud environments., • Strong background in CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)., • Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)., • Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)., • Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)., • Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments., • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks., • A problem-solver with a proactive mindset., • Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments., • Strong communicator who can bridge gaps between operations, development, and security teams., • Passionate about automation, scalability, cost efficiency, and security.

Lead Data Platform Engineer £75,000 - £85,000 Remote You are a well-experienced Lead Data Platform Engineer, looking to take ownership of a modern lakehouse platform and shape best-in-class data engineering practices. THE COMPANY This industry-leading organisation serves specialist, people-first knowledge to its clients and is looking to provide further expertise by improving its data capabilities. THE ROLE As a Lead Data Engineer you will build a Databricks platform with ownership, shaping how data is engineered, deployed, automated, and governed in Azure. Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following: • Designing and developing end-to-end data platform solutions in Azure using Databricks, • Building and maintaining automation for cluster management, monitoring, tagging, and platform optimisation., • Implementing CI/CD and DevOps best practices across data pipelines and platform components. The successful Lead Data Engineer will have the following skills and experience: • Deep expertise with Azure Databricks, including development, deployment, and platform-level engineering., • Strong software engineering capability across Pyspark, Spark SQL and Azure Data Factory., • Solid understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD and automated testing., • Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions., • Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across engineering functions. BENEFITS The successful Lead Data Platform Engineer will receive the following benefits: • Salary between £75,000 - £85,000 - depending on experience, • Competitive bonus and benefits. Please register your interest by sending your resume to Majid Latif via the Apply link on this page.

Legal IT Trainer - Manchester - Hybrid (3 days a week in the office) - Up to £43K An experienced Legal IT Trainer with good Azure, SharePoint and E-Learning experience is required to join an internationally renowned legal company in Manchester. The Legal IT Trainer will deliver tailored IT training to all departments within the company, ensuring they can maximise the use of legal software and system... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Im currently working on behalf of a fast-growing SaaS organisation based in Manchester (hybrid city centre), who are looking to bring in aSenior Platform Engineerto play a key role in shaping and scaling their internal platform. This is a senior, hands-on position with strong technical ownership and leadership influence. Youd be driving complex initiatives across Azure and AKS, helping define infr... * * * ZIPC1_UKTJ

Enterprise Security Architect - Manchester (Hybrid Working) Solid experience - SOC, SIEM, Network Security, Cloud Security Salary - £85,000 - £91,000 + Benefits Our client is looking for an Enterprise Security Architect who wants to apply their skills and experience within an exciting and vibrant Managed Services organisation. You will be responsible for defining, governing, and assuring security architecture across complex enterprise environments. This role ensures that security capabilities, controls, and design patterns align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and target-state architecture. Key Skills • Broad understanding of enterprise-scale security architecture with deep expertise in at least two areas (e.g., SOC/SIEM, IAM, network security, cloud security, data protection)., • Strong knowledge of cloud security architectures (Azure / AWS / hybrid), security tooling, and modern security operations., • Familiarity with established architecture methodologies (TOGAF, SABSA) and Secure by Design principles., • Ability to translate complex security concepts for non-technical audiences, including senior leadership., • Act as the interface between the client and internal technical teams., • Translate business requirements into technical solutions., • Conduct solution design based on client needs, internal offerings, and budgets., • Work with project managers and BAU teams to deliver end-to-end technical solutions., • Own and be accountable for the technical delivery, supported by SMEs.

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 environmentDetails:, • Contract: 6 months (likely extension), • Rate: £500-£550 per day (Outside IR35), • Location: Fully Remote (UK-based applicants only), • Start Date: ASAPIf 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.

Security Solutions Architect - Remote Are you a skilled and creative Security Solutions Architect who can design robust and cost-effective solutions for our customers? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client based in North England. You will work in the Technical team, reporting to the Technical Director, and collaborate with Sales, Procurement, and other departments to deliver high-quality technical and commercial input during the bidding process and the project delivery. Your main responsibilities will include: • Designing customer-focused and value-added solutions that meet customer requirements or specifications as much as possible., • Writing clear and persuasive proposals that showcase our offering and value proposition to customers., • Identifying preferred technologies and products for each solution., • Visiting sites and conducting technical surveys to gather preliminary information from customers., • Providing technical support and input to the Bid Manager for tender submissions., • Reviewing and approving designs before submitting them to customers. To be successful in this role, you will need:, • Strong expertise in designing Electronic Security Systems., • In-depth knowledge of CCTV (Analogue & IP), Access Control, Intruder Detection, Integrated Security Management Systems (including PSIM), Video Analytics and Wireless Transmission Technologies., • Solid understanding of digital communication infrastructure technologies, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, wireless and LAN, • Excellent knowledge of IT infrastructure including Hardware, Software, Data Centre, and Storage Facilities., • Ability to evaluate and mitigate cyber security risks within designs., • Good knowledge of virtualisation systems such as VMWare, Hyper-V, and HA., • Familiarity with cloud services such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud. Benefits, • Remote working, • Bonus, • Car Allowance Interested? Please click Apply now! Security Solutions Architect - CCTV

Our client is seeking an IT Administrator to join their law firm in Manchester. You will be supporting the Head of IT in maintaining and developing the firm’s IT systems, ensuring the smooth running of the network, overseeing installations, managing backups, and delivering first-class technical support across the business. Responsibilities: • Provide on-site and remote IT support to all users, responding to queries via phone, email, or chat., • Assist with the maintenance and support of IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, virtualisation, desktops, voice and data networks, and mobile devices., • Oversee and maintain hardware including PCs, laptops, and printers, ensuring service and warranty contracts are in place., • Manage Microsoft Active Directory, including user account administration and password resets., • Support Microsoft Azure, Office 365, OneDrive, Windows 10/11, Windows Server, and Exchange environments., • Assist with IT infrastructure projects, including upgrades and system implementations., • Manage secure network access for remote users., • Implement and manage security, integrity, and backup procedures to ensure business continuity., • Create, update, and maintain IT policies and procedures in line with best practice., • Liaise with external suppliers to source hardware/software solutions., • Ensure compliance with software licensing laws., • Set up, configure, and deploy new hardware and software., • Diagnose and resolve system and network issues in a timely manner., • Provide user training, guidance, and feedback., • Maintain cabling and carry out hardware moves as required. Requirements: • Degree, relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience (Microsoft certifications desirable)., • Previous experience in an IT support or IT administration role., • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Office 365, OneDrive, Windows Server, and Active Directory., • Experience with mobile device management and cloud-based telephony systems beneficial., • Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines., • Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users., • Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to other offices at short notice when required., • Flexible approach to working hours when needed. Package: • 24 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Company pension scheme., • Medicash health plan., • Flexible working., • Birthday off after 12 months’ service., • Regular social events., • Opportunities for internal progression. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly.

.NET Developer, Graduate / Junior - Computer Gaming Co - Manchester (Tech stack: Graduate / Junior .NET Developer, .NET 10.0, ASP.NET Core, C# 14, Azure, Angular 21, Vue.js, TypeScript, Multithreading, RESTful, ASP.NET Core Web API, EF Core 10.0, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, Graduate / Junior .NET Developer) Having sold over 100 million games consoles and over 500 million games over the last decade, my client is undoubtedly the world's most recognised computer gaming brand. We have 2 brand new requirements for Graduate / Junior .NET Developer to work in their plush Manchester offices. These roles would be suitable Graduate / Junior .NET Developer who have recently graduated from university and have a basic understanding of the .NET framework (.NET Core, C#) which might have been acquired as part of your degree course or through a placement year in industry. You will follow the firm's career progression programme and will receive industry recognised training in: .NET 10.0, C# 14, Azure, Angular 21, Vue.js, TypeScript, Multithreading, RESTful, ASP.NET Core Web API, EF Core 10.0, Solid, DRY, LINQ and MongoDB. This is a truly amazing opportunity to work for a forward thinking and progressive company, one that can provide you with on-going support, a structured career path, great benefits and very stylish offices. Location: Manchester, UK / Remote Working Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions! NC/NET/136

Job Title: Data Engineer (HealthTech) Location: Manchester (Hybrid/Remote options available) Day Rate: £500–£550 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months initial (extensions likely) Overview Chapman Tate Associates are seeking an experienced Contract Data Engineer to join an innovative HealthTech organisation delivering data-driven solutions that improve patient outcomes and healthcare services. This is an exciting opportunity to work on meaningful projects, building scalable data platforms that support clinical insights, product development, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes, • Integrate data from a variety of sources including clinical systems, APIs, and third-party providers, • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to deliver high-quality datasets, • Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g. GDPR), • Support the development of data platforms in cloud environments, • Proven experience as a Data Engineer in a fast-paced environment (HealthTech, MedTech, or related sectors preferred), • Strong SQL and Python (or similar programming languages), • Hands-on experience with modern data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift), • Experience working with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP), • Solid understanding of data modelling, warehousing, and pipeline development, • Experience working with healthcare data standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), • Exposure to real-time data processing or streaming tools (e.g. Kafka), • Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks in healthcare If you’re a contract Data Engineer looking to work on meaningful HealthTech projects, apply now with your latest CV.

• Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year, • Job Description: Codeless BPA Developer (MS SQL & API Integration) A well-established, multi-award-winning Sage Intacct partner is looking for a Codeless BPA Developer to join their growing technical team. The role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining automated business processes using low-code/no-code automation platforms. Focused on integrating core finance systems with other business applications through APIs, data connectors, and SQL-based data operations, this role requires strong analytical capability, a solid understanding of financial workflows, and the ability to collaborate closely with functional consultants and project managers to deliver high-quality automation solutions. Key Responsibilities Business Process Automation • Develop, configure, and deploy automated workflows using codeless BPA platforms (e.g., Nintex, Power Automate, Boomi, Workato, Make, or similar), • Analyse existing manual processes and redesign them for automation, efficiency, and scalability, • Build reusable automation components, templates, and integration patterns, • Integrate BPA workflows with finance systems such as Sage Intacct (highly desirable), Dynamics, NetSuite, or other ERP/financial platforms, • Design and implement API-based integrations (REST/SOAP) to exchange data between internal and external systems, • Write and optimise MS SQL queries, stored procedures, and views to support automation logic and data transformations, • Work with relational databases to extract, validate, and manipulate data for workflow use, • Translate functional and financial requirements into robust technical workflows, • Troubleshoot integration issues, API failures, and workflow errors, • Maintain documentation for workflows, integrations, and data mappings, • Monitor automation performance and implement improvements, • Hands-on experience with codeless/low-code BPA platforms, • Strong understanding of API concepts, including REST endpoints, JSON/XML payloads, and authentication, • Proficiency in MS SQL for querying, data modelling, and performance tuning, • Experience integrating with Finance/ERP systems, • Ability to interpret business and functional requirements and convert them into technical workflows, • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, • Experience integrating with Sage Intacct, including API usage (REST/SOAP), object and dimension structures, and financial data flows (AP, AR, GL, Projects, etc.), • Familiarity with financial processes and accounting principles, • Exposure to ETL tools or data integration platforms, • Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and modern integration patterns, • Analytical mindset with a passion for process improvement, • Strong communication skills, able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Self-driven, organised, and comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects, • Curious and proactive in learning new systems and integration methods Candidates may come from BPA/automation development, systems integration, data engineering or SQL development, or low-code/no-code platform development. When you apply, a consultant from Urban Empire Recruitment will be in touch if your application is shortlisted. Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 7 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details and contact you regarding future suitable opportunities. We wish you every success in your job search.

Portfolio are proud to be representing our clients who are a Software provider based in the heart of Manchester, providing people solutions to over 100,000 clients worldwide and they're looking for a Software Engineer In Test The role is paying up to £55,000 and is 5 days a week in the office. Essential: • Experience with API testing tools (Postman), • Understanding of CICD (Jenkins, AWS, Azure), • Displays experience of various testing techniques (Exploratory, Smoke, Regression), • Understanding of Database management tools and how to query data required (SQL), • Displays clear and precise communication skills Desirable: • Knowledge of automation tools (Selenium Web Driver, VS Code), • Knowledge of automation framework (cypress, playwright, typescript), • Knowledge of testing google analytics, • Knowledge of Mobile testing, • Browserstack If you would be interested please apply below! 51432NB INDMANS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

IT Support Manchester – Hybrid Working £28,000 plus benefits NJR Recruitment are currently working with a well-established Wholesaler, who are now seeking an experienced IT Support Engineer to join their team in North Manchester. This is a great opportunity to join a growing business that can offer long term career progression. Role Purpose: As the escalation point for all initial IT support queries the IT Support Analyst will work with over 150 users to maintain and monitor IT systems including remote working solutions, understanding and resolving technical issues in a prompt and professional manner. Key Responsibilities: • Respond to either first line support or end user software or hardware queries via email, phone or face to face., • After identifying the issue, you will talk the first line support staff or end user through the required steps to resolution or escalate to third line support as and when necessary., • Update the ticketing system, ensuring the call has been logged and all notes, progress and required actions have been input promptly and accurately., • Always maintain a strong customer focus, • Work with the IT Technical Services Manager and wider support team to ensure any recurring technical issues are addressed and any training or documentation requirements are identified and implemented., • Continuously improve knowledge and understanding across the various software and hardware technologies supported by the team., • Liaise with key stakeholders (MD, Branch Operations etc) to determine assist with IT requirements., • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance., • Communicate changes and updates within the organisation effectively. Experience Required: • Prior experience within a first or second-line technical product or service focused support role., • Microsoft Business Central, • Windows and Mac operating systems, • Microsoft Cloud Platforms, Azure AD, Entra, • Basic network knowledge, • Ability to problem solve within a technical environment., • Strong communication skills., • Strong customer service approach and team player., • Strong work ethic and ability to work in dynamic work environment., • EPOS Systems (desirable but not essential) Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16622