Technical Architect - Hybrid - 3 days in one of the following office locations: -Sheffield -Leeds- Manchester-Blackpool -Birmingham - Newcastle

Added 08/09/2026

Technical Architect Clearance required: BPSSLocation: Hybrid - 3 days in one of the following office locations:       • Sheffield       • Leeds       • Manchester       • Blackpool       • Birmingham       • Newcastle Job Description:Technical Solutions Architect Extensive experience with Software as a Service product selection and implementation.       • Deep technical knowledge designing and working with microservices, APIs and file-based transfers.       • Event-based architecture design and patterns.       • Design technical solutions (products and services) to meet user needs and align with DWP technical strategy and standards.       • Provide a consistent set of solution views, that communicate and describe the construction of the solution to all...

DevOps Engineer | Newcastle - 3 Days Onsite | £45,000 - £60,000 | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Added 08/09/2026

DevOps Engineer | Newcastle - 3 Days Onsite | £45,000 - £60,000 | 12-Month Fixed-Term ContractWe're seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a major digital transformation programme, helping to build, automate and support modern cloud-based development environments. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with modern cloud technologies and making a tangible impact on software delivery. Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelinesConfigure and support tools including GitLab, Jenkins and SonarQubeAutomate build, test and deployment processesImplement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDKSupport cloud-based environments across modern platformsCreate and maintain automated...

Power Platform Architect - Inside IR35 - £800/850 a day - 2 days onsite London

Added 10/09/2026

Power Platform Architect - Inside IR35 - £800/850 a day - 2 days onsite London We're looking for an experienced Power Platform Architect to define the architecture for a new Evidence Request & Retrieval solution. This capability will enable the management of evidence requirements, the issuing of information requests, and the secure collection of evidence from customers and third parties through multiple digital channels. The role will focus on identifying the most effective solution within an existing Microsoft and Azure technology estate, balancing user experience, security, scalability, operational efficiency, and long-term maintainability. Key TechnologiesMicrosoft Power PlatformDynamics 365Power PagesPower AutomateAzure Services...

Business Analyst | Newcastle - 3 Days Onsite | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Added 08/09/2026

Business Analyst | Newcastle - 3 Days Onsite | £45,000 - £56,000 | 12-Month Fixed-Term ContractOverviewWe are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a government client. This is a 12-month FTC based in Newcastle. Candidates must either be based locally or willing to relocate/travel to Newcastle. There will be requirements to attend offices, quarterly in-person meetings, and additional ad hoc workshops.LogisticsContract: 12 Months FTCLocation: 3 days onsite - Newcastle Eligibility: UK Security ClearanceResponsibilitiesTranslate user research and user needs into clear, actionable requirements.Work effectively with technical teams to produce build-ready requirements.Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across the programme.Facilitate workshops and...

Data Engineer | £425/day Inside IR35 | Initial 6-Month Contract | Newcastle / Manchester

Added 09/09/2026

Data Engineer | £425/day Inside IR35 | Initial 6-Month Contract | Newcastle / Manchester Location: Newcastle (2-3 days per week for the first 6 weeks), then approximately one day per month in Newcastle or Manchester.I'm currently seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a large-scale digital programme, supporting the development of scalable data solutions and operational analytics capabilities within an Agile environment. This role sits between Data Engineering, Analytics and Observability, making it ideal for someone with strong experience across Qlik, Kibana and Elasticsearch, alongside expertise in data integration, pipeline development and cloud-native services. Public sector experience would be advantageous...

SC Cleared Project Manager - 12 Months FTC - 3 Days a week onsite in Newcastle or Birmingham

Added 02/09/2026

Context: Large UK health/public sector clientProject: Transforming the client’s observability/monitoring platform – migrating from a legacy monitoring solution to a modern observability platform (e.g. Dynatrace) across the estate.Team Model: Multidisciplinary, hybrid-delivery team with a delivery lead and technical SMEs/estimators supporting the PM.Experience & DomainPublic sector experience – ideally UK government / health & public sector.Complex transformation delivery:Comfort operating in complex, multi-system environments.Experience managing technical transformation and modernisation work (e.g. retiring legacy stacks, upgrading Java/Spring Boot, large-scale tech refresh).Exposure to DevOps environments:Doesn’t have to be hands-on engineer, but should understand DevOps-focused delivery, tooling, and ways of working.Strong project management track record:Planning...

Delivery Lead | £350/day Inside IR35 | Initial 6-Month Contract | Newcastle/ Manchester

Added 09/09/2026

Delivery Lead | £350/day Inside IR35 | Initial 6-Month Contract | Newcastle/ Manchester  Location: Newcastle (2-3 days per week for the first 6 weeks), then approximately one day per month in Newcastle or Manchester. We're currently seeking an experienced.Delivery Lead to support the delivery of digital products and services within a fast-paced Agile environment. This role is focused on hands-on delivery leadership rather than programme management or governance. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, helping to coordinate delivery activity, remove blockers, manage dependencies, and ensure teams remain focused on delivering value. Public sector experience would be advantageous but is not...

Data Architect | 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | £600-£750/day | Hybrid (London)

Added 03/09/2026

Data Architect | 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | £600-£750/day | Hybrid (London)I'm currently recruiting for a contract Data Architect to play a key role in defining and delivering the organisation's future data strategy and architecture across a large transformation programme.  This position is focused on data architecture, data modelling, governance and solution design rather than hands-on engineering. You'll work across the wider business to understand the current data landscape, define the target-state architecture, and support the delivery of scalable, well-governed data solutions. A significant priority for the business is the development and maturity of its Product Data Domain, which...

DevOps Engineer

Added 09/09/2026

We're looking for an experienced DevOps / Platform Engineer to help design, automate, and support modern cloud-based platforms and software delivery pipelines. You'll work within Agile delivery teams to improve deployment reliability, operational resilience, and engineering efficiency while driving DevOps best practices across the organisation. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code.Develop automation solutions to improve delivery speed, reliability, and scalability.Support containerised and cloud-native environments using Kubernetes and Docker.Implement monitoring, logging, observability, and alerting solutions.Promote DevSecOps practices, security controls, and operational excellence.Collaborate with engineers, architects, testers, and product...

AWS DevOps Engineer

Added 04/09/2026

DevOps / Cloud Engineer (AWS) | Active SC Clearance EssentialDay Rate: £600 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Hybrid, London (1 day per week onsite) Contract Length: Initial 6 months Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required We are partnering with a leading government programme to recruit an experienced DevOps / Cloud Engineer to join a highly skilled cloud engineering function. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a large-scale digital transformation programme, helping to design, automate and support secure cloud environments that underpin critical public sector services. Working closely with architects, developers and security specialists,...

SC Cleared - Cyber Security Architect - Inside ir35

Added 01/09/2026

SC Cyber Security Architect  £600 Inside ir35  Start - End of August  Finish 31.03.2027 Onsite in Blackpool 3 days a week  SC Required    Experience needed: · Zero Trust architecture and adoption · Privileged User Access Management (PUAM). · Identity and access security controls. · Technical debt reduction and security modernisation · Alignment with NIST, CIS and Secure-by-Design principles Hybrid Hosting Transformation Programme (HHT) Supporting the migration of critical digital services and identity platforms from legacy hosting environments to modern cloud platforms, including: · Cloud migration strategy and architecture. Hybrid and multi-cloud hosting solutions. Identity services migration and modernisation.

Data Engineer - Oxford (On-site)

Added 09/09/2026

Contract Data Engineer - Oxford - On-site (5 days p/w)  I have a short piece of work available for an experienced contractor who's based within commutable distance to Oxford and able to commit to working on-site, 5 days per week.  Rate: £400 - 425 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 5 weeks (could extend to Xmas)  Working Patterns: 5 days on-site per week  Location: Oxfordshire Interview Stages: 1 stage, face-to-face, next week.  The Project: Opus have partnered with a leading manufacturing client who're in need of a Data Engineer with strong scripting knowledge and migration experience to provide interim support for...

AWS Data Engineer (Contract) - Oxfordshire

Added 08/09/2026

AWS Data Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35)  Location: Oxford  Working Patterns: Hybrid - 2 days on site, per week  Contract Duration: 6 months, extension likely  Opus have partnered with a leading manufacturer who're seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to help to design, build and optimise data pipelines to support business reporting, analytics and decision making.  You'll be working closely with engineering and technology stakeholders to help in the delivery of reliable data solutions.  The Role: This one is heavily focused on development and the maintenance of cloud-based data infrastructure. There is a strong focus on AWS Services, Data Modelling,...

QA Engineer

Added 01/09/2026

Software QA Engineer | 6 Month contract | 400-475 InsideIR35 | On site 2 days per week into London | 6 Month initial contract  Key requirements:  Building a test automation framework from scratch, including architecture decisions, setup, and ongoing maintenanceJava for test automation, with the ability to write clean, reusable, and maintainable test codeProven ability to clearly explain the design approach and technology choices used when creating an automation framework (e.g. Java, Selenium, Cucumber)Solid experience implementing BDD frameworks using Cucumber, including feature writing, step definitions, and automation best practicesAPI testing experience, someone known to Backend rather than Frontend If this...

Platform Engineer | Kubernetes | AWS/Azure | HealthTech

Added 01/09/2026

Want to work for an organisation building technology for good?   Keen to work with self-managed Kubernetes rather than being limited by managed cloud services?   A leading healthcare technology organisation is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to help manage and evolve a platform supporting critical health services.   This is a highly technical role with a strong focus on infrastructure engineering. They're heavily invested in self-managed Kubernetes, giving engineers greater control and ownership of the platform. You'll be working across AWS, Azure and on-prem environments, helping to deliver resilient, low-latency, highly available systems at scale.   Key technologies include:Kubernetes (self-managed)TerraformHelmAWS & AzureLinux ...