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Junior Java developer - FTC - 3 Days a week onsite in Newcastle
Added 28/05/2026
Reference: KB-262

Job Description:Experience within Java Development Kit (JDK 11 ) and Spring Boot to build modular, maintainable services aligned... Read more

Job Description:
Experience within Java Development Kit (JDK 11 ) and Spring Boot to build modular, maintainable services aligned to enterprise standards.Demonstrable work experience with enterprise middleware platforms including WebLogic Server (Enterprise Edition) and CAS SDK for secured high-performance integrations.Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy solutions into secure, scalable public cloud environments (e.g., AWS), using containers.Advocate for and employ good development practices on the team such as consistent branching strategy, coding standards, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing.Support the technical leads in crafting the separation of functional into microservices and the end-to-end integration and flow between technical components. Support the test automation engineers in testing the stories and features delivered both from a functional and non-functional perspective.Follow the Scrum Methodology participating actively in sprint backlog refinement, sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint review and sprint retrospectiveHave significant Java programming experience, ideally utilizing core Java and Spring Boot to develop microservices. Read less
£35,000.00 - £37,000.00
Per annum
Newcastle upon Tyne
Fixed Term Contract
Interaction Designer - FTC - 3 Days a week onsite in Newcastle
Added 28/05/2026
Reference: KB-261

Job Description:To create the best possible user experience for the consumers. The Interaction Designer works closely with the... Read more

Job Description:

To create the best possible user experience for the consumers. The Interaction Designer works closely with the Digital Delivery product development department and acts as an advocate for all users of the business’s product. The Interaction Designer must be able to visually and verbally present product solutions necessary for the enhancement of users’ experience. Create user journeys, iterate, do guerrilla testing which are good to haves.

Application Design, Design Thinking, Interaction Design, Usability Design, Visual Design, Group Problem Solving Read less
£35,000.00 - £37,000.00
Per annum
Newcastle upon Tyne
Fixed Term Contract
Business Analyst - FTC - 3 Days a week onsite in Newcastle
Added 28/05/2026
Reference: KB-260

Job Description:Strong and proven business analysis capability across requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, validation, and management.Ability to independently understand... Read more

Job Description:
Strong and proven business analysis capability across requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, validation, and management.Ability to independently understand complex business problems and lead the translation of business needs into high‑quality requirements and solution designs.Extensive experience producing and assuring business analysis artefacts including user stories, functional and non‑functional requirements, process models, business rules, and data specifications.Confident application of structured analysis and solution design techniques (e.g. UML, BPMN, process modelling, and business impact assessment) to complex change initiatives.Strong analytical skills, with experience using data to shape recommendations, validate requirements, and influence decision‑making.Proven ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders, facilitating alignment across business and technology teams.Extensive experience leading business impact assessments and clearly articulating change impacts, dependencies, and risks.Experience leading, coaching, and/or mentoring other business analysts, setting clear direction, assuring quality of outcomes, and supporting capability development within the team.Strong experience operating within Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and/or Waterfall delivery environments, shaping analysis approaches to suit delivery context.Ability to lead backlog refinement and prioritisation activities, ensuring alignment to value, risk, and delivery dependencies.Experience providing direction and support across testing phases, including complex defect triage and resolution.Confident use of tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and Excel to drive analysis, reporting, and delivery outcomes. Read less
£35,000.00 - £37,000.00
Per annum
Newcastle upon Tyne
Fixed Term Contract
OT Maintenance Technician
Added 28/05/2026
Reference: CR/064795

Job Title: OT Maintenance TechnicianWork Type: Contract (6 month)Location: Exeter (Hybrid)Role OverviewWe are seeking a skilled and adaptable ... Read more

Job Title: OT Maintenance Technician
Work Type: Contract (6 month)
Location: Exeter (Hybrid)

Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and adaptable OT Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance and reliability of operational technology systems. The role involves maintaining, calibrating, and optimising regulatory monitoring equipment, instrumentation, and process control systems across operational environments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting the continuous improvement of asset performance. This position requires strong technical expertise, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative and proactive maintenance on instrumentation, telemetry, and regulatory equipment to ensure system reliability and complianceProvide timely response to operational issues, conducting on-site diagnosis, fault finding, and resolutionPerform calibration and maintenance of process sensors, analytical instruments, and control systemsSupport the delivery of cost-effective improvements to regulatory assets and associated systemsEnsure adherence to established standards, policies, and change governance proceduresCollaborate with cross-functional teams including OT Engineers, ICA, mechanical and electrical technicians to prioritise and deliver maintenance activitiesApply electrical, instrumentation, and process system knowledge to optimise performance and minimise system risksConduct or support root cause analysis (RCA) of equipment failures and take ownership of corrective actionsEngage with OT leadership and engineering teams to contribute to technical standards development and compliance (e.g., UK NIS Regulations)Assist in developing and expanding IT/OT governance frameworks related to regulatory equipment and assetsSupport the preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, procedures, and training materialsCollaborate on risk assessments, safe systems of work (SSOW), and task safety instructionsPromote and maintain a strong health & safety culture, ensuring compliance with company policies and legislationMaintain awareness and compliance with information security policies and standardsParticipate in ongoing training and development to enhance technical knowledge and meet regulatory requirements
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, and process control systemsExperience with SCADA, PLCs, telemetry systems, and industrial automationProficient in fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysisUnderstanding of preventative and reactive maintenance practicesKnowledge of health & safety regulations and risk managementFamiliarity with change management and compliance frameworksExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong communication and teamwork abilitiesAbility to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing operational demands
Qualifications & Experience
3–5 years’ experience in Operational Technology, Instrumentation, or Maintenance rolesBackground in utilities, manufacturing, energy, or process industries preferredRelevant technical qualification (e.g., Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Engineering)Experience with regulatory or critical infrastructure environments is desirable
Desirable Experience
Knowledge of UK NIS (Network and Information Systems) RegulationsExperience with industrial cybersecurity practicesExposure to asset performance optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
A resilient and adaptable professional who thrives in fast-paced environmentsA proactive problem solver with a strong sense of ownershipA team player who can collaborate effectively across departmentsCommitment to safety, compliance, and quality outcome Read less
£250.00 - £350.00
Per hour
Exeter
Contract
Contract Ruby Tech Lead - Start up
Added 28/05/2026
Reference: AR-435

🚀 Contract Ruby Tech Lead (Startup)Location: Remote / London Hybrid (optional)Contract Length: 3–6 months (with potential extension)🌱 About... Read more

🚀 Contract Ruby Tech Lead (Startup)
Location: Remote / London Hybrid (optional)
Contract Length: 3–6 months (with potential extension)

🌱 About the Role
We’re partnering with a fast-growing startup on a mission to build a high-impact product used by thousands of customers. They’re now looking for a hands-on Ruby Tech Lead to step in on a contract basis and drive technical direction, delivery, and team alignment during a key growth phase.

This is a high-ownership role where you’ll influence architecture, mentor engineers, and help scale both the platform and engineering practices.

🛠 What You’ll Be Doing
Lead the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance systems using Ruby (Ruby on Rails)Provide technical leadership to a small but growing engineering teamOwn architecture decisions and help evolve the platform as it scalesCollaborate closely with Product, Design, and Leadership stakeholdersDrive best practices around code quality, testing, and deploymentContribute hands-on to the codebase when neededHelp shape the engineering roadmap and delivery strategy
✅ What We’re Looking For
Strong experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer in startup or scale-up environmentsDeep expertise in Ruby / Ruby on RailsProven experience with system design, architecture, and scaling applicationsComfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environmentsExperience mentoring or leading engineersFamiliarity with modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or similar)Strong communication skills and the ability to influence non-technical stakeholders
⭐ Nice to Have
Experience in early-stage startups or high-growth scale-upsBackground working on consumer or marketplace productsExposure to microservices, event-driven systems, or API-heavy platformsDevOps or CI/CD exposure
💡 Why Join
Immediate impact in a high-growth startup environmentWork alongside an ambitious and collaborative founding/leadership teamFlexibility with remote-first setup in the UKOpportunity for contract extension or future permanent role
📩 Interested?
Apply now or reach out directly to learn more — we’d love to share further details on the product, roadmap, and team. Read less
Competitive
London
Contract
Test Engineer - Active eDV Clearance
Added 28/05/2026
Reference: PR/064752-1

Test Engineer 📍 Manchester / Cheltenham (Hybrid & Client Site Travel) About the Role We’re looking for a... Read more

Test Engineer 📍 Manchester / Cheltenham (Hybrid & Client Site Travel)

About the Role We’re looking for a talented Test Engineer to join a collaborative, cross‑functional engineering team working on high‑impact, complex systems. You’ll play a key role in ensuring quality is built into every stage of delivery—helping shape testing strategies, building automation frameworks, and uncovering issues before they reach production.
This is an organisation that values curiosity, strong fundamentals, and problem‑solving ability over ticking every box. If you’re passionate about quality and eager to learn, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
What You’ll Be DoingDesigning and executing manual and automated tests across complex systemsDeveloping and enhancing test automation frameworksPerforming exploratory and risk‑based testing to identify edge casesCollaborating closely with engineers to improve testability and overall qualityDriving continuous improvement across tools, frameworks, and testing practices

Skills & Experience You don’t need to have everything listed—what matters most is a solid foundation and a willingness to grow.
Technical Experience (any of these)Programming or scripting (Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript)Testing modern web applications (Angular, React, Vue)Automation tools such as Cypress, Cucumber, Robot FrameworkExperience building or improving test frameworksStrong understanding of exploratory and risk‑based testingDesirable (nice to have)Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or AzureFamiliarity with modern tech stacks (e.g. MERN, Elasticsearch, Neo4J)Security & Location RequirementsUK Citizen with 10 years UK residencyMust hold high‑level UK security clearance (active)Comfortable travelling to Manchester or Cheltenham sites Read less
£70,000.00 - £80,000.00
Per annum
Godmanchester
Permanent
DevOps Engineer
Added 27/05/2026
Reference: CR/064727-5

Job DescriptionRole: DevOps Engineer Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location)Clearance: Active... Read more

Job Description

Role: DevOps Engineer 
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location)
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Work Type: Contract (3-6 Months)
Overview
We are seeking experienced DevOps Engineers to join a high-profile programmed within a secure government environment. This role focuses on building, automating, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure while supporting data-driven platforms and integrations.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using AWSDevelop and manage Infrastructure as Code using TerraformSupport and optimise data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and AirflowCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutionsImplement CI/CD pipelines using GitLabContainerise applications and services using DockerConduct and implement security scanning and vulnerability managementWork with Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration and developmentKey Skills & Experience
Strong experience with AWS servicesExpertise in Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)Hands-on experience with:Apache SparkPythonApache AirflowDockerGitLab CI/CDExperience with security scanning tools such as:TrivyTrend MicroWiz (or similar)Knowledge of data engineering and pipeline orchestrationFamiliarity with Jupyter NotebooksExperience working in secure/public sector environmentsWorking ArrangementManchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location)Occasional travel to Newcastle required for team workshops, planning, and collaboration sessions Read less
£350.00 - £400.00
Per day
Leeds
Contract
DevOps Engineer
Added 27/05/2026
Reference: CR/064727-4

Job DescriptionRole: DevOps Engineer Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location)Clearance: Active... Read more

Job Description

Role: DevOps Engineer 
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location)
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Work Type: Contract (3-6 Months)
Overview
We are seeking experienced DevOps Engineers to join a high-profile programmed within a secure government environment. This role focuses on building, automating, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure while supporting data-driven platforms and integrations.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using AWSDevelop and manage Infrastructure as Code using TerraformSupport and optimise data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and AirflowCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutionsImplement CI/CD pipelines using GitLabContainerise applications and services using DockerConduct and implement security scanning and vulnerability managementWork with Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration and developmentKey Skills & Experience
Strong experience with AWS servicesExpertise in Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)Hands-on experience with:Apache SparkPythonApache AirflowDockerGitLab CI/CDExperience with security scanning tools such as:TrivyTrend MicroWiz (or similar)Knowledge of data engineering and pipeline orchestrationFamiliarity with Jupyter NotebooksExperience working in secure/public sector environmentsWorking ArrangementManchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location)Occasional travel to Newcastle required for team workshops, planning, and collaboration sessions Read less
£350.00 - £400.00
Per day
Birmingham
Contract
DevOps Engineer
Added 27/05/2026
Reference: CR/064727-3

Job DescriptionRole: DevOps Engineer Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location)Clearance: Active... Read more

Job Description

Role: DevOps Engineer 
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location)
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Work Type: Contract (3-6 Months)
Overview
We are seeking experienced DevOps Engineers to join a high-profile programmed within a secure government environment. This role focuses on building, automating, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure while supporting data-driven platforms and integrations.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using AWSDevelop and manage Infrastructure as Code using TerraformSupport and optimise data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and AirflowCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutionsImplement CI/CD pipelines using GitLabContainerise applications and services using DockerConduct and implement security scanning and vulnerability managementWork with Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration and developmentKey Skills & Experience
Strong experience with AWS servicesExpertise in Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)Hands-on experience with:Apache SparkPythonApache AirflowDockerGitLab CI/CDExperience with security scanning tools such as:TrivyTrend MicroWiz (or similar)Knowledge of data engineering and pipeline orchestrationFamiliarity with Jupyter NotebooksExperience working in secure/public sector environmentsWorking ArrangementManchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location)Occasional travel to Newcastle required for team workshops, planning, and collaboration sessions Read less
£350.00 - £400.00
Per day
Altrincham
Contract
SC Cleared Senior Software engineer
Added 26/05/2026
Reference: KB-256

SC Cleared Senior Software engineer ASAP Start 28/08 finish - strong expectation for extension £450 Outside ir35 RemoteDetails... Read more

SC Cleared Senior Software engineer
ASAP Start
28/08 finish - strong expectation for extension
£450 Outside ir35
Remote

Details below

Technical Requirements
Core Tech Stack
Python
TypeScript
FastAPI
PostgreSQL
AWS‑hosted environment
Additional Useful Experience
Familiarity with GDS design framework, GOV.UK component libraries, and templating models
Experience with authentication integrations (handled via third‑party provider)
Exposure to Java (beneficial but not required)
Strong automated testing skills — no separate QA function, engineers write their own tests
Ability to work with AI tooling (e.g., Copilot); experience guiding best practices is a plus

Practices include:
Pairing
TDD
PR reviews
Fast‑moving ticket flow
No appetite for engineers who over‑discuss or over‑spike — the team values momentum, pragmatism, and delivery focus

Team Culture & Expectations
Collaborative, supportive, and delivery‑driven
High‑profile project → blockers get resolved quickly

Looking for someone who:
Pushes for continuous improvement
Keeps work flowing through the board
Is proactive, decisive, and comfortable working at pace
Fits well into a friendly, pragmatic engineering culture

Location & Working Pattern
Fully remote
Occasional team meet‑ups (approx. once every three months)
Meet‑ups may be in any MOJ office, not necessarily London
Travel is flexible — if difficult or costly, the team can accommodate Read less
£450.00 - £500.00
Per day
Barking
Contract
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