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What will you be doing? As Lead DevOps Engineer, you will lead a high-performing team of DevOps engineers responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated deployment pipelines, monitoring solutions, and infrastructure as code practices across Azure and AWS environments. You will drive the technical vision, manage team roadmaps and ad-hoc priorities, and ensure rapid, reliable software delivery while maintaining regulatory compliance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through coaching and mentoring. This is a hybrid role with occasional onsite collaboration — typically once every 2–3 months, but you are able to attend our offices as much as you like, — at either our Welwyn Garden City or Liverpool offices. From time to time, you may also travel between sites. Key responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, • Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM templates, • Configure and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for applications and infrastructure, • Automate deployment processes across development, staging, and production environments, • Manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes orchestration, • Implement security scanning and compliance checks within deployment pipelines, • Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability, • Maintain and improve backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures, • Support incident response and root cause analysis for production issues, • Manage configuration management and secrets management solutions, • Optimize cloud resource utilization and cost management, • Lead, mentor, and coach a team of 6 DevOps engineers, fostering professional growth and development, • Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings, performance reviews, and career development planning, • Define team goals aligned with organizational objectives and roadmap priorities, • Distribute workload effectively, balancing roadmap initiatives with ad-hoc operational needs, • Identify skill gaps and develop training plans to upskill team members, • Promote knowledge sharing and establish communities of practice within the team, • Drive a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence, • Cover on-call rotation for production support (1 week out of 6) What we would like from you • Strong experience with CI/CD pipeline design and implementation (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform, • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), • Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services and deployment models, • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana stack), • Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python), • Understanding of GitOps principles and version control best practices, • Knowledge of security best practices in DevOps and SecDevOps principles, • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with development teams, • Experience with agile development methodologies It would be great if you have the following • Experience with Azure DevOps administration, • Knowledge of database deployment automation and migration strategies, • Familiarity with microservices architecture and deployment patterns, • Experience with API management and gateway solutions, • Knowledge of network security and firewall management, • Certification in Azure, AWS, or DevOps methodologies, • Experience with chaos engineering and resilience testing, • Familiarity with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd, cilium) Even better if you have: • PCI-DSS compliance experience, • Experience in financial services or regulated industries, • Knowledge of ITIL or similar service management frameworks, • Experience with automated testing frameworks and test automation, • Understanding of site reliability engineering (SRE) principles Our benefits if you decide to join us: • Holiday purchase scheme, with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays as standard., • On-site gym at our office (Free), and nationwide corporate rate gym membership, • Online benefits portal where you can access lots of deals, discounts - for example of shopping or holidays, • Contributory company pension scheme, • Progression and Development, • Private medical insurance, • Electric Car Scheme, • Life assurance of 3 x annual gross salary, with the option to purchase additional cover, • You’re also able to purchase a range of benefits at a discounted rate including, critical illness cover, bicycles via our Cycle2Work scheme, dental insurance and TasteCard dining discount card, • Love2shop Everyday Benefits Card As a disability-confident committed company, we have a passion for championing equality. We welcome all colleagues into a work environment where success is attainable for everyone, regardless of disability, age, race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has equal access to growth and opportunities in our workplace.

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Proactive Technical Limited is seeking a Contract Maintenance Engineer in Hatfield for a hands-on role maintaining high-speed production lines. The role is a 6-month contract with 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, and potential overtime.

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Position: Costing & Quoting Engineer Location: Hatfield (Hybrid / Remote, Initial Office-Based Training Required) We are currently recruiting for a Costing & Quoting Engineer to join a specialist engineering organisation based in Hatfield. This is a permanent position and an exciting opportunity to work within a technical commercial environment, supporting engineering and sales teams with accurate costing and quotation support. Full training will be provided in the office, followed by hybrid or remote working flexibility. As a Costing & Quoting Engineer, you will play a key role in preparing accurate quotations and cost models for customer projects, ensuring technical and commercial alignment across all proposals. Responsibilities: · Prepare detailed costings and quotations based on technical specifications and customer requirements · Analyse engineering drawings, BOMs, and project data to build accurate pricing models · Liaise with engineering and production teams to validate costs, materials, and lead times · Support the sales team with technical and commercial input during bid and tender processes · Maintain and update pricing databases and costing tools to ensure accuracy and consistency · Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and improved margins · Respond to customer and internal queries regarding quotations and technical details · Ensure all quotations are delivered accurately and within required timescales Skills: · Minimum 1 year experience in a similar costing, estimating, quoting, or technical commercial role · Background in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial products preferred · Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail · Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications · Confident communication skills, able to work with both technical and non-technical teams · Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and data management systems · Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple quotations simultaneously · Logical approach to problem solving and continuous improvement mindset · Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and develop How to Apply: For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact us on +44 (0)(phone number removed) or email . Why work with Proactive? Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, ensuring our clients provide high quality opportunities for your career development. We encourage and promote equality and diversity within the workforce and operate with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, ensuring all applications are considered fairly and without bias. When registering with Proactive, you will have access to some of the most specialist opportunities in the marketplace, working with leading companies across the engineering sector. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for industry updates and download our app for live job notifications. We look forward to helping you find your next role. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Senior Backend Engineer (Java) Location: UK (Hybrid – 1–2 days per week, Welwyn Garden City) Permanent Role We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join a fast‑growing technology organisation that is redefining how modern software platforms are built and operated. This is an opportunity to work on scalable, backend systems that underpin data‑driven, event‑based products used by customers at scale. If you are passionate about building high‑quality backend services, enjoy taking ownership of systems in production, and want to work in a DevOps‑led environment, this role offers both technical challenge and long‑term growth. The role As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and owning backend services built primarily in Java (Spring Boot). You’ll work across the full lifecycle — from system design and development through deployment, monitoring, and ongoing optimisation in production. The environment follows DevOps principles, meaning engineers take responsibility for the reliability, performance, and maintainability of the services they build. You’ll collaborate closely with other engineers, platform teams, and product stakeholders to ensure systems are robust, scalable, and well documented. The platforms are event‑driven and data‑intensive, supporting real‑time processing and integrations across distributed services. You’ll be encouraged to propose improvements, influence engineering standards, and help evolve both systems and ways of working. What you’ll be doing Designing and developing high‑quality Java backend services, primarily using Spring Boot Building and operating event‑driven, microservices‑based architectures Taking ownership of services in production, including deployment, monitoring, and support Applying CI/CD best practices to enable reliable and frequent delivery Working with cloud infrastructure, primarily on Microsoft Azure Using Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) or developing the capability to do so Producing clear technical documentation to support system design and ongoing development Collaborating with engineers, platform teams, and stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions What we’re looking for Several years of experience delivering backend services in Java in production environments Strong hands‑on experience with Spring Boot and modern Java development practices A solid understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and reliability Experience working in a DevOps‑led environment, with ownership of live systems Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, others acceptable) Exposure to CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions or similar Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases Strong problem‑solving skills and the confidence to take ownership of technical decisions Nice to have (but not required): Experience with Python in backend, data, or automation contexts Exposure to AI/ML or large language model‑based systems Kubernetes and container orchestration experience Tech environment Languages: Java (primary), other JVM languages welcome; Python a plus Frameworks: Spring Boot Architecture: Microservices, event‑driven systems Cloud: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure: Terraform (IaC) Databases: PostgreSQL and NoSQL solutions CI/CD: GitHub Actions Monitoring & alerting: New Relic, Splunk, xMatters (or similar) Tools: GitHub, Jira, Zendesk Why join Join an organisation experiencing triple‑digit growth Work in a multicultural, highly skilled engineering team Genuine ownership of systems, not just feature delivery Opportunities to upskill in DevOps, cloud, and platform engineering Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical insurance

Contract Maintenance Engineer - Hatfield Hertfordshire (Outside IR35) Rate: £38ph - £40ph Outside IR35 LTD Hours: 8-hour shifts - Monday to Friday and overtime 6-2, 2-10 and 10-6 Length: 6 months Start: ASAP About the Role We're looking for an experienced Contract Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturer in Hatfield. This is a hands-on a contract where you'll keep high-speed production lines running smoothly in a modern, well-invested site. Why Apply? Outside IR35 6 month contract Supportive team with great feedback from current engineersKey Duties Preventive and reactive maintenance of machinery Mechanical/electrical fault finding and repairs Work on conveyors and automated production equipment Minimise downtime and support continuous improvementWhat We're Looking For Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Apprenticeship / NVQ / C&G) Hands-on experience as a Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing Multi-skilled preferred (mechanical & electrical) Ability to use initiative in a fast-paced environmentApply Now If this Maintenance Engineer role sounds right for you, contact Simon on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Commutable from Hatfield, St Albans, Bedford, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, Bishop Stortford, Standsted, Letchworth, Luton, Biggleswade, Watford, Potters Bar, Enfield, Harlow, Cheshunt, Hoddesdon, Borehamwood, Epping, Bedford, other parts of London, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and Essex Proactive (About Us) We specialise in FMCG Manufacturing, Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing, Automation and Machinery OEMs & System Integrators. Our FMCG division is structured into niche specialist teams across Engineering, Operations (Technical & Production), Projects, and Senior Appointments. With a network of offices in the City of London, West London, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, and an international reach, Proactive supplies both permanent and contract workforce's to clients nationwide. Backed by a proven track record of successful partnerships, we understand the challenges you face and work closely with you to ensure the right fit for every role Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

JRS Associates have partnered up with an exciting precision engineering manufacturer in Welwyn Garden City to recruit a Trainee Sales Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a relevant engineering qualification who is looking to build a long-term career within technical sales and precision manufacturing. The role offers full training and the chance to work closely with customers, engineering teams, and production departments within a highly specialised engineering environment. The Successful Trainee Sales Engineer - Package: • £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, • Full-time, permanent position, • Office-based role, • Excellent training and development opportunities, • Long-term progression into Technical Sales / Commercial Engineering, • Exposure to aerospace, defence, motorsport, oil & gas and industrial sectors, • Stable and growing precision engineering business The Successful Trainee Sales Engineer - Role Duties: • Support the sales and quotations team with incoming customer enquiries, • Assist with preparing quotations from engineering drawings and customer specifications, • Liaise with production and engineering departments regarding manufacturing feasibility and lead times, • Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings including tolerances and dimensions, • Support customer communication throughout the enquiry and quotation process, • Maintain CRM systems and quotation records accurately, • Assist with Excel-based pricing, reporting and sales analysis, • Support technical discussions regarding materials, manufacturing methods and project requirements, • Develop knowledge of CNC machining and precision engineering processes The Successful Trainee Sales Engineer - Requirements: • Relevant engineering qualification is essential, • Strong interest in engineering, manufacturing and technical sales, • Ability to read engineering drawings would be advantageous, • Good communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel, • Organised and detail-oriented approach, • Eager to learn and develop within a technical commercial environment, • Positive and professional attitude This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineering graduate or junior engineer looking to move into a commercially focused engineering career with excellent long-term prospects. Apply now! Shortlisted candidates will receive a call within 3 hours during working hours to discuss the role further

3rd Line Cloud Engineer - Azure Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a market leading service provider to recruit a number of 3rd Line Cloud Engineers to join their growing support team. The Role As a 3rd Line Cloud Engineer you will support and deliver Azure platform services for enterprise customers. The role focuses on the operational management of Azure environments, working closely with internal teams and customers to maintain, improve, and support production cloud infrastructures. As an Azure Cloud Engineer you will have strong hands-on experience with Azure services, a proven background supporting large corporate environments, and the ability to operate effectively within an agile, service-oriented team. This role involves contributing to platform stability, implementing continuous improvements, and ensuring reliable, high-quality support for enterprise-scale Azure infrastructure while collaborating closely with senior team members and stakeholders. The Responsibilities Perform root cause analysis, investigation, diagnosis, and reporting of cloud-related issues. Monitor and optimize Azure environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security. Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, and infrastructure issues. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for security, scalability, and reliability. Create and maintain detailed documentation for processes, configurations, and procedures. Develop and maintain scripts for automation using PowerShell. Participate in on-call support outside business hours (additional compensation provided). The Requirements Hands on experience managing Azure environments across multiple subscriptions and regions. Strong expertise in Azure IaaS services (Compute, Storage & Networking). Experience with Azure networking: VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Route Tables, Network Interfaces. Knowledge of hybrid connectivity including ExpressRoute and VNet Gateways. Experience with load balancing and traffic management (Azure Load Balancer, Traffic Manager). Hands-on experience with Azure Storage Accounts, Snapshots, and Backup/Recovery Services Vaults. Working knowledge of Azure Key Vault, Certificates, Managed Identities, and App Registrations. Experience implementing private connectivity using Private Endpoints and Private DNS Zones. Exposure to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerised workloads. Experience managing Azure ARC-enabled resources in hybrid environments. If you're keen to join a highly successful and growing cloud support team please apply now. 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