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Vulnerability Analyst – 3-month contract My Customer is seeking a proactive and skilled Vulnerability Analyst to join their team in a highly regulated, mission-critical 24/7 environment. Their infrastructure includes over 450 servers operating across both Windows and Linux platforms — making secure access and timely response essential. Hands-on experience with Qualys and its vulnerability scanning, assessment, and reporting tools is needed for this role. Key Skills from the Vulnerability Analyst: Demonstrated experience in vulnerability management within large-scale enterprise or corporate environments. Hands-on experience with Qualys and its vulnerability scanning, assessment, and reporting tools. Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, including their associated technology stacks. Able to operate effectively in a secure, complex, and highly regulated setting with restricted access considerations. Key responsibilities for the Vulnerability Analyst: Daily monitoring and analysis of security events and vulnerabilities. Proactively reviewing Qualys reports to identify missing patches, misconfigurations, and other potential threats. Collaborating closely with infrastructure and operations teams to coordinate and apply remediation actions. Ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance and internal security standards. Supporting patch management processes under the guidance of established teams. The Vulnerability Analyst is required onsite 2 days per week in Felixstowe. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment
An Investment Banking client is currently hiring for a Full Stack Java/ React Developer to join their Front office IT Team. The initial contracts will be for 6 months rolling paying £900-£1000 per day via an Umbrella company. The positions require 3 days attendance per week to the London office. Required experience: Previous experience working as a Full stack Developer with experience in both Java & React Experience working in the Front office ideally or in Trading environments Please share an updated CV ASAP if you'd like to be considered for the position and I'll be in touch if suitable. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Role Overview My client is seeking an experienced S/4 HANA Enterprise Solution Architect with strong expertise in data migration and integration to support a major S/4 implementation programme. The role requires hands-on architecture leadership, guiding the business and technical teams through complex data and integration challenges. Key Responsibilities Lead data migration and integration strategy and execution within the S/4 HANA programme. Work closely with stakeholders, business leads, and technical teams to design and deliver scalable solutions. Ensure best practices and governance are followed across the implementation lifecycle. Provide architectural oversight and resolve technical issues across multiple workstreams. Engage with external partners and system integrators to ensure seamless delivery. Requirements 2-3 full lifecycle S/4 HANA implementations with significant focus on data migration and integration. Proven experience as an S/4 Solution Architect on large-scale transformation programmes. Strong understanding of SAP migration tools and methodologies. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work 2-3 days a week onsite in London. FMCG industry experience is highly desirable. Contract Details Day Rate: £1,000 Location: London (hybrid, 2-3 days onsite) Contract Type: Contract Inside IR35
Job title: Data Analyst Engagement Type: PAYE - on payroll Location: Homebased Start Date: 03.09.2025 End date: 31.12.2025 Hours per week: 37.5 hours Max Number of days: 5 days a week Charge Rate per hour: £600 days rate Is a qualification required for this role? Please see JD Eligible for Expenses? No Notice Period Atkins to Agency for termination of the Contractor Worker: 4 weeks Notice Period Agency to Atkins for termination of the Contractor Worker: 4 weeks Vetting Required: BPSS Job Description Senior Data Analyst Reporting to the Principal Data Analyst, the Senior Data Analyst is a senior role in the Data, AI and Advanced Analytics Team. Responsibilities As a Senior Data Analyst your responsibility is understanding the vision of the business and translating that vision into understandable requirements for the data engineers. You are going to interact with business users and subject matter experts, project management, technical development, quality assurance, and end users. As a Senior Data Analyst Data, AI and Advanced Analytics, you will: Conduct in-depth data analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights. Assist in forecasting and predictive modeling to support strategic planning. Translate business questions into analytical frameworks and data queries Understand and document complex business processes in an environment having many Enterprise Applications used by various sectors. Exceptional cross-team collaboration and communicator. Partner with key stakeholders in the organization to drive the role clarity and effective cross-team collaboration. Qualifications Professional Experience: 10+ years of experience in Data Analysis focusing on analytics solutions delivery required. Collaboration: Ability to generate trust, build alliances, and orchestrate interdisciplinary teams to the benefit of customers required. Communication: Thought leader with executive presence, exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills required. Strong communication and storytelling skills with data. Technical Strong understanding of the Business Intelligence concepts like data warehouse, data platform, reports, dashboards required. Strong understanding and working knowledge of the Microsoft Azure artifacts related to Data & AI like Azure Synapse, Azure SQL Server, Azure Analysis Services, Power BI, Azure Data Lake … Experience with a variety of relational database servers is preferred - Oracle, SQL Server required. Proven ability to capture the customer's requirements and mapping them to existing enterprise systems needs to technical solutions required. Significant experience in data conversions and master data management experience defining, testing, and troubleshooting JD Edwards EnterpriseOne/Oracle EBS to 3rd party system data interfaces required. Empathy, curiosity, and desire to constantly improve, acquire new skills and drive for results required. Demonstrated competency in project planning and delivery required
I am currently working with a global engineering client who are actively seeking a Fullstack .Net Developer on a long-term contract basis. What you'll need to succeed 10+ years' .Net Development experience, ideally in a large-scale organisation. Strong fullstack experience with Razor, Blazor, & Javascript. Strong experience with Azure Cloud Services. Good understanding of DevOps best practices. Experience with on-premises SQL services. What you'll get in return Up to £545pd in-scope (Umbrella). Initial 6-month contract with extensions. Flexible hybrid working. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 (url removed) Up to £545pd Umbrella
Senior Business Analyst / Business Architect (Tooling & Agile Enablement Focus) What is the role about? We are reshaping the way we deliver value by moving to a Product & Platform (P&P) model. This transformation underpins our strategy to scale agility, drive efficiency, and improve customer outcomes. We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst / Business Architect with a focus on Tooling and Agile Enablement, ensuring the right systems, processes, and tools are in place to support this journey. What will I be doing? In this role you will: Assess current processes and tooling - Map existing systems, identify pain points, and evaluate risks from ideation to delivery. Shape strategic processes - Translate top-down functional design into tooling and process requirements. Lead RFP activity - Manage vendor selection for new systems/tools and any system integrator support. Implement new tooling - Oversee design roll-out, process alignment, and feedback loops. Drive adoption - Champion adoption across domains and P&P squads, working closely with Business Change and Tooling teams. This is a hands-on transformation role, ideal for someone who can balance strategic design with practical delivery. What do we need from you? Demonstrable experience as a Business Analyst / Business Architect with tooling/process transformation expertise. Experience with end-to-end tooling implementations in Agile/technology-driven environments. Strong knowledge of Agile Product & Platform delivery models. Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multiple domains. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Experience of TOM definition and implementation on an enterprise scale. Ideally consultancy background (Big 4 or equivalent). Ability to operate independently and confidently in non-traditional team structures Outside IR35
We are working with a global financial institution to recruit a Risk & Control Specialist. This role supports the development and operation of a comprehensive risk and control framework within the Global Markets business, focusing on booking model and trading mandate controls. The successful candidate will implement strategic solutions to enhance control effectiveness, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and firm policies, and develop efficient supervisory tools. Collaborating with Front Office, Technology, Market Risk, and Finance teams, the role is ideal for a practically minded professional with strong product knowledge and a passion for front office risk and controls, offering the opportunity to shape the future of the business. Key Responsibilities Manage and monitor front office controls related to trading activity, including firm accounts and booking authority compliance. Conduct risk-based assessments to identify operational and regulatory risks and design effective controls to mitigate them. Review and enhance existing control capabilities, including developing tactical tools and contributing to strategic monitoring solutions. Analyse trade and transaction reporting exceptions submitted to regulators (e.g. FCA, CBI, BaFin) and support remediation efforts. Drive innovative analysis and provide regular updates on risk and issue management. Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Audit to investigate and resolve reporting issues. Prepare clear and impactful communication materials for stakeholders, peers, and senior management. Identify control gaps and implement process improvements to strengthen the control environment. Support UAT and change initiatives related to regulatory reporting enhancements. Essential Criteria Strong experience in regulatory reporting, risk and control, or front office operations within financial services. Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL and Excel; experience with Python and JIRA is desirable. Knowledge of global markets traded products and downstream processing practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly. Strong interpersonal and influence management skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach. High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and resilience under pressure. This role will require you to work 3 days per week in the Belfast office so candidates within Northern Ireland will be given preference and we would not consider someone relocating for this role. Although the role is initially for a 24-month period there is a high possibility of extension. If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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 (url removed)
Network Engineer | Goole | 3-Month Contract The Network Engineer would possess advanced or high-level expertise in Checkpoint, Cisco DNA. An understanding of the support and troubleshooting aspects of Cisco DNA and Checkpoint is crucial for the network engineer, and any deployment or installation experience is advantageous. Understanding BAU/Operational concerns with DNA is essential for the network engineer. Responsibilities and Technologies of the Network Engineer: Cisco DNA (DNAC) experience is required - High level or advanced in order to troubleshoot, support, and fix issues. A working understanding of firewalls, such as Checkpoint or ASA, would be advantageous. Strong experience with DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP Solid technical expertise in Cisco switching and routing, including BAU support. Cisco ACI experience is Preferred - High level or advanced in order to troubleshoot, support, and fix issues. Relevant Network Certifications are beneficial (CCNP, CCNA etc) The customer is based near Goole and Doncaster. The Network Engineer is ideally required to work 2 days a week onsite. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence about the Network Engineer role. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment
Project Manager / Lead Data catalog Expert - Contract Need a project manager who is comfortable working in data catalog implementations. Will be a greenfield implementation of MS Purview from a data catalog perspective. Their customer needs urgent help in this Seniority to drive their new Data management strategy. Should have worked in technical projects and cloud envirionments - but most importantly in data cartaloging implementations. *Only accepting candidates from UK, Finland or Sweden Fully Remote (2-3 days in Stockholm per month expenses paid for) Outside IR35 Technical Skills: (Minimum 10+ years' experience) Proven experience in data cataloging, metadata management, and data governance Strong understanding of Microsoft Purview, (can understand and validate integration with Azure Data Factory, setup of Purview in a Azure tenant and integration with Databricks Unity catlog) Ability to define and articulate what a data product is within a business domain and to drive all aspects of creation and curation - teach data owners and business users in the need of a data catalog and how to handle it. Experience in data engineering, technical project management, or architectural roles is a plus Knowledge of tools like Databricks, Collibra, or Elation is a big plus Soft Skills: (Senior Project Management) Comfortable working in domains without intial clear data ownership and securing/escalating when such is not in place. Strong stakeholder management across highly divisional environments Ability to maintain focus and clarity in complex, multi-team settings Excellent communication skills in English; Finnish and/or Swedish is a strong advantage. (If you find a Finnish, Swedish speaker you've hit the jackpot). Avoids jargon, can explain complex concepts simply Able to enforce governance even when business pressure is high. Strategic mindset with hands-on delivery capabilityPlease send me your CV if you meet all of these requirements
We are working with a global financial institution to recruit a Senior Business Analyst to join a high-performing Regulatory Operations team. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in regulatory reporting, data analysis, and exception management within financial services. You'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of MiFIR trade and transaction reporting across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyse trade and transaction reporting exceptions submitted to National Competent Authorities (e.g. FCA, CBI, BaFin). Drive implementation and testing of controls to ensure compliance with MiFIR/D reporting obligations. Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Audit to investigate and remediate reporting issues. Support UAT for system enhancements and regulatory remediation tasks. Partner with Change Management and QA teams to ensure robust issue documentation and resolution. Provide data-driven insights using tools like SQL and Excel to identify trends and risks. Maintain strong governance and control standards across reporting processes. Essential Criteria Proven experience in regulatory reporting, risk and control, or data analysis within financial services. Strong understanding of exception-based controls and compliance frameworks. Proficiency in Excel and SQL; experience with JIRA is a plus. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally. High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. This role will require you to work 3 days per week in the Belfast office so candidates within Northern Ireland will be given preference and we would not consider someone relocating for this role. Although the role is initially for a 24-month period there is a high possibility of extension. If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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 (url removed)
SC Cleared Salesforce Developer 6 Months Predominantly remote (Maximum of 1-2 days per month on site) Negotiable Day rate (Inside IR35) My client, a government body, are looking for an SC Cleared Salesforce Developer to join their fast-paced team on an initial 6-month contract. ***Please note - Due to the nature of the client, the selected candidate MUST HAVE Active SC Clearance and be a sole British National*** The below skills/experience are required for this role: Salesforce Service Cloud configuration and administration (inc. lightning page layouts, email/routing, custom object definition, list views, dynamic forms) Implementation of complex Salesforce Flows Knowledge of Salesforce Apex development Git software version control Familiar with Salesforce SFDX / Visual Studio Code Comfortable with agile delivery with Jira task management The below skills/experience would be highly desirable: Salesforce SOQL query language and general object model / reporting awareness Advanced Salesforce Apex development experience (inc. defining invocable Flow actions and batch Apex) Salesforce Experience Cloud site-building experience Able to develop robust and advanced Salesforce Lightning Web Components (inc. familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript) DevOps pipeline implementation and troubleshooting (inc. Python, Node.JS, Bash) AWS Services - including Lambda (Java), Secrets Manager, API Gateways Salesforce email configuration, including DNS / DKIM / SPF AI prompt building experience Salesforce Maps (or similar GIS Geographical Information System awareness) Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change Inside IR35 (Negotiable rate)
Senior Procurement Officer Rate - £500 (A Day) Duration - 6 Months (Initially) Location - London (Hybrid) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) As a Senior Procurement Officer, you'll help us deliver the procurement strategy and policy across the organisation. You'll support the work of the Procurement Team by providing advice and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders. You will take ownership of procurement projects (RfQs and RfPs) and running full tenders which can range between £30k and £Ms. You'll be responsible for maintaining our procurement systems; Workday (P2P), Jaggaer (e-Procurement tools) and Hornbill (procurement ticketing system). Procurement Business Partner for Customer Connect & Workspaces and Communications - ownership and relationship management for both Directorates. Maintaining and managing relationships with the internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and Executive Team members on procurement projects and initiatives. Drafting documents such as procurement strategies, tender evaluation reports and Single Tender Actions and contributing to Business Cases and Business Justification documents. Managing our procurement tools; Workday, Jaggaer and Hornbill having responsibility for maintenance, improvements, integration with external systems such as the government's Central Digital Platform. Drafting tender documents, configuring and running tender events on our e-procurement tool - Jaggaer. Managing procurement projects and RfPs for a wide range services. Analysing information from various sources and using your skills to identify opportunities to source alternative suppliers and reduce our costs. Keeping your knowledge up to date as procurement legislation evolves. Taking personal responsibility for delivering on your objectives in line with our values. Your experience includes: Having a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular manipulating complex data in Excel as well as a range of e-sourcing and procurement tools. Having strong knowledge and experience of public sector procurement and having attained CIPS L6 accreditation. Experience in running large open procurement competitions and call off contracts through the use of existing public sector frameworks and having an understanding of the UK Public Contracts Regulations. Using your strong numeracy (and MS Excel) skills to analyse data and drafting quarterly reports for the Exec Team and Board. Strong communications skills to guide a range of internal and external stakeholders through processes and the ability to run training sessions as required. Stakeholder management skills with the ability to deliver difficult messages. Being inquisitive and able to think logically - you'll understand and identify with our key stakeholder needs and queries and have the confidence to provide accurate advice. Using your skills to juggle several pieces of work at once - you'll be working on a range of projects at any given time. Using your initiative to identify areas where systems and processes can be improved. Working well with your colleagues - you'll know what it means to be a good team player
Desktop Engineer / 2nd Line Support (SCCM, Intune, Windows 10, Windows 11, Finance) – £240/day Inside IR35 – 4-month contract – Onsite London 4-month contract supporting a major hardware refresh – onsite in Bishopsgate – financial services experience essential. A Desktop Engineer / 2nd Line Support (SCCM, Intune, Windows 10, Windows 11, Finance) is required by a leading financial services company in central London. This is a full-time, onsite role (Monday to Friday, 9-5) based in Bishopsgate. Inside IR35, paid via umbrella, £240 per day. Desktop Engineer / 2nd Line Support (SCCM, Intune, Windows 10, Windows 11, Finance) – you must have: Proven 2nd Line Support experience in a professional environment Strong hands-on experience with SCCM and/or Intune for imaging and deployments of laptops and desktops Solid support skills with Windows 10 and Windows 11 Experience supporting VIPs and executive-level users / white glove Previous financial services or trading floor support experience is essentialThis is a Desktop Engineer / 2nd Line Support (SCCM, Intune, Windows 10, Windows 11, Finance) contract focused on device deployment and VIP user support. You’ll be imaging laptops using SCCM or Intune, configuring devices for end users, and providing in-person support post-deployment. You’ll be part of a key refresh project in a fast-paced trading environment. You’ll work with Windows 10, Windows 11, SCCM, Intune, and Autopilot. Experience with React for application deployment is a nice-to-have but not required. What’s on offer: £240/day Inside IR35 via umbrella Onsite role in London – Bishopsgate Key project in a financial services and trading floor environment Hands-on role using SCCM, Intune, and Windows 10/11 Immediate start – 4-month initial contractDesktop Engineer / 2nd Line Support (SCCM, Intune, Windows 10, Windows 11, Finance) – Apply now to secure your place. Get in touch today
Interim Assignment: Interim Head of Digital and Ticketing Day Rate: £450 - £550 Per Day (DOE) Location: London Bridge Duration: 8 Months Status Determination: TBC Search Consultant: Sean Kerry, Managing Consultant About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group) are a leading Executive search and talent advisory firm specialising in the following sectors: Rail & Transportation Civils & Construction Manufacturing & Supply Chain Technology & Cyber Security Logistics & Intermodal Freight Defence Our search directors, search consultants and in house research team specialise in retained opportunities at the highest level of organisational leadership and management. Our success is based upon a blend of trust-driven relationships, robust market knowledge, and working practices that ensure the best possible alignment of organisational need with experience and personal ambition. Working with business leaders on bespoke assignments for over a decade, we understand exactly what our customers expect from an executive search and talent advisory service – whether there is a pressing business need for an executive interim or that of a long-term permanent appointment - Ford & Stanley Executive Search provide the solution. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley Executive Search are that of an executive search and talent advisory business
Job Tittle: Dynatrace Subject Matter Expert - Data Resilience Contract: 6 Months Location: London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham (2 days a week onsite) Daily Rate: Circa £900/Day Working Pattern: Full Time About Our Client: Join a global leader in financial technology that empowers businesses to make, take, and manage payments seamlessly. With innovative solutions across omni-commerce in 146 countries and 135 currencies, our client is at the forefront of creating exceptional commerce experiences. They are dedicated to enhancing efficiency, security, and success for their customers. About This Opportunity: Are you ready to leverage your Dynatrace expertise to enhance the technical resilience of a leading UK bank? If you are passionate about maximising the potential of the Dynatrace platform and eager to transition from hands-on engineering to a specialist consultancy role, we want to hear from you! The Data Resilience team is collaborating with the Enterprise Monitoring & Alerting (EMAS) team to deliver a transformative initiative aimed at maximising Dynatrace capabilities. We are looking for a skilled Dynatrace Admin/Consultant to enable observability across complex, hybrid cloud environments. Essential Skills: To thrive in this role, you must demonstrate extensive experience in designing and configuring within Dynatrace, including: Application Performance Monitoring Proficiency in Dynatrace Query Language (DQL) and Grail for advanced analytics Anomaly Detection Profiles Alerting Rules and Alert Profiles Synthetic Monitoring Log Monitoring Real User Monitoring (RUM) API integration of Dynatrace with external systems Ideally, you will have Davis AI to: Automatically detect anomalies and performance degradations. Correlate events across the full stack for root cause analysis. Provide predictive insights and proactive recommendations. Your Responsibilities: Collaborate with Application Stewards and Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) to identify and verify critical assets for monitoring. Work with EMAS to analyse Dynatrace coverage of these critical assets. Identify opportunities for enhancement in monitoring configurations across crucial applications. Review roles and responsibilities concerning observability and propose improvements focused on Operational Resilience. Contribute to establishing an automated end-to-end business flow for key business processes within the Dynatrace toolset. Ensure optimal alerting configurations in collaboration with Application Stewards and SREs. Participate in workshops with third-party software suppliers to review observability standards.Bonus Points: Skills in correlating events across the full stack for root cause analysis.Key Attributes: Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. A delivery-oriented mindset coupled with a can-do attitude. Strong communication skills. Experience in the field of Resilience. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of observability in financial technology. If you are a passionate Dynatrace Subject Matter Expert ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence! Ready to Take the Next Step? Don't miss out on the chance to be part of something big! Apply today to embark on a rewarding journey with our client and help drive their mission forward! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you
Role Overview We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Level 1 Service Desk Support Technician to join our ServiceNow team in Warrington. You'll provide first-line technical support to our global workforce, ensuring timely issue resolution and an exceptional end-user experience. Working via the ServiceNow ticketing system, you'll follow established IT processes and contribute ideas to improve service efficiency through automation and demand reduction. You'll also collaborate closely with L2/L3 teams to ensure seamless issue escalation and resolution. This role includes supporting Business Relationship Management (BRM) activities, such as: Hosting bi-weekly virtual "Tech Bar" sessions to resolve L1 issues Creating engaging "Tech Tuesday" newsletters with tips, tricks, and productivity boosters We're looking for someone with a passion for IT support, excellent communication skills, and a genuine commitment to service excellence. Key Responsibilities Provide first-line technical support (software, hardware, applications) via ServiceNow and phone Manage and resolve tickets or escalate as necessary Troubleshoot common enterprise systems, including EUC, M365, networking, and video conferencing tools Administer user accounts (Active Directory) and permissions Keep users informed throughout the support process Identify and report recurring issues to management Contribute to and maintain internal Knowledge Base articles Stay up to date with internal IT news, tools, and processes Assist with BRM initiatives and other IT-related duties as needed Essential Skills & Experience Prior experience in IT support or a similar technical role Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, M365, Microsoft Azure, and hybrid environments Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms Familiarity with Active Directory, SCCM, InTune, and video conferencing tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom) Understanding of basic networking (IP, DNS, WiFi troubleshooting) Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical users Customer-first mindset with a positive, can-do attitude Ability to work independently and as part of a team Awareness of cyber security best practices Desirable Skills Experience with low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Platform) Knowledge of automation and scripting tools Additional Information Must be willing to obtain baseline security clearance Occasional engagement with global teams and diverse cultures
Network Engineer – Cisco/Nexus/ISE/ACI/Fortigate 3 Month contract with extension We are looking for a number of strong Cisco Engineers with high level experience of design and implementation across Nexus Routing and Switching, ISE, ACI, Firewalls with CCNP or higher certification. The role is an onsite position working on a large scale enterprise level project to overhaul the entire networking security infrastructure. Required Skills and Experience: Holding CCNP or CCIE certifications Exceptional experience across design and implementation. Strong experience of Firewalls, including Palo Alto, Fortigate, ideally certified Strong experience working within a data centre environment, including strong Routing and Switching Strong experience of Nexus and ISE. Happy to be part of a team delivering BAU or project support as well as contributing to the overall security. This is a high level project and you will be required onsite Monday to Friday, the offices being based in West London
Service Desk Analyst – onsite in Halifax – 3 days per week We are looking for a Service Desk Analyst with knowledge of Active Directory as well as general Windows support to work as part of an onsite team 3 days per week. The role will be to perform daily tasks, maintain systems and networks as well as small low-level projects. This is an office-based role, to be based in the Halifax area and will require the following skills and experience: Required Skills and Experience: Background working in IT support Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS and DHCP Experience of Windows Operating Systems Experience across the install, repair and upgrade of equipment Experience of working with an IT Ticketing System
Service Desk Analyst – onsite in Halifax – 3 days per week We are looking for a Service Desk Analyst with knowledge of Active Directory as well as general Windows support to work as part of an onsite team 3 days per week. The role will be to perform daily tasks, maintain systems and networks as well as small low-level projects. This is an office-based role, to be based in the Halifax area and will require the following skills and experience: Required Skills and Experience: Background working in IT support Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS and DHCP Experience of Windows Operating Systems Experience across the install, repair and upgrade of equipment Experience of working with an IT Ticketing System
Solution Architect - London - Outside IR35 - £600 per day I am urgently looking to recruit a contract Solution Architect for a global construction company. This role supports the Enterprise Applications function to ensure that the strategy and roadmaps are communicated and applied across the business and appropriate third parties, by providing direction and guidance on all technical and functional aspects of, and modifications to the application architecture. The client has multiple projects on going and you will be part of a large team working on two projects simultaneously. Essential Skills & Experience required; Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks eg: TOGAF, Gartner. Extensive experience of designing complex solution architecture from concept to ready to build across multiple technologies. Ability to harvest architectural patterns in order to promote reuse and consistency. Experience of working as part of a SCRUM team, supporting design sessions and technical delivery leads in producing solution plans. Experience of establishing applications architecture standards. Responsibilities include: Working with the Lead Enterprise Architect and Product Managers to understand implications of the proposed solution design on the enterprise applications strategy and landscape. Support Enterprise Applications function in defining and maintaining the solution architecture and applications roadmap. Ensure current architecture is defined and maintained to agreed standards, supporting and adhering to defined architectural principles. Maintain up-to-date knowledge, document solution artifacts including solution plans and harvest architectural patterns for reuse. Possess a general understanding of the latest technology innovations which informs the overall technical direction. Communicate proposed Solution Architecture options and designs to the relevant design authority to enable informed decision making. Solution Architect - London - Outside IR35 - £600 per day Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Outside IR35
Job Title: Prompt Engineer Contract: 6 Months Location: London (Hybrid) Overview We are seeking a Prompt Engineer to join our team on a six-month contract. This role is ideal for someone passionate about language models, prompt design, and practical GenAI applications. You'll play a key role in optimizing how large language models (LLMs) are used across various workflows, helping drive innovation and performance through effective prompt engineering. Roles and Responsibilities Design, test, and refine prompts to optimize LLM performance across diverse tasks and domains. Build and maintain a library of prompt templates and reusable components. Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and business teams to embed prompt engineering into broader AI workflows. Analyse model outputs and user feedback to iteratively improve prompt accuracy, consistency, and relevance. Monitor developments in the fields of prompt engineering, generative AI, and LLM capabilities to inform internal practices. Contribute to documentation, internal guidelines, and knowledge-sharing initiatives related to prompt engineering. Required Background Demonstrable experience with prompt writing and LLM fine-tuning. Skilled in writing effective test cases for validation and performance checks. Basic data analysis capabilities, with proficiency in tools such as SQL and Excel. Strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams. Quick learner with a proactive mindset and an interest in emerging AI technologies. Ideal Background A background in information security, particularly where it intersects with AI or automation. Familiarity with evaluating model risks and ensuring secure prompt design
Job Title: Prompt Engineer Contract: 6 Months Location: London (Hybrid) Overview We are seeking a Prompt Engineer to join our team on a six-month contract. This role is ideal for someone passionate about language models, prompt design, and practical GenAI applications. You'll play a key role in optimizing how large language models (LLMs) are used across various workflows, helping drive innovation and performance through effective prompt engineering. Roles and Responsibilities Design, test, and refine prompts to optimize LLM performance across diverse tasks and domains. Build and maintain a library of prompt templates and reusable components. Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and business teams to embed prompt engineering into broader AI workflows. Analyse model outputs and user feedback to iteratively improve prompt accuracy, consistency, and relevance. Monitor developments in the fields of prompt engineering, generative AI, and LLM capabilities to inform internal practices. Contribute to documentation, internal guidelines, and knowledge-sharing initiatives related to prompt engineering. Required Background Demonstrable experience with prompt writing and LLM fine-tuning. Skilled in writing effective test cases for validation and performance checks. Basic data analysis capabilities, with proficiency in tools such as SQL and Excel. Strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams. Quick learner with a proactive mindset and an interest in emerging AI technologies. Ideal Background A background in information security, particularly where it intersects with AI or automation. Familiarity with evaluating model risks and ensuring secure prompt design
Product Owner 6 Months Hybrid -30% in office either - London or Bristol £800 Overview: Working within an agile digital delivery team developing and supporting a mission critical application for the UK client , with instances hosted on both a secure cloud platform (AWS) and on VMs hosted a managed on-prem hosting environment. The application is extant and Live. You are to be the Product Owner, proactively engaging with the Client's broad array of senior (MOD) military and civilian senior stakeholders and end User representatives, defining the Product vision, turning that vision into a prioritised product backlog and roadmap, representing and promoting wider adoption of, and feedback on, the product at stakeholder forums, and ensuring ongoing strategic alignment between the product and the stakeholders to ensure it meets evolving business needs. You will have experience of the defence industry, an understanding of defence outputs and priorities, and of agile product delivery. You will be comfortable using the supporting tools for Agile product delivery such as JIRA (User Story / Defect / Task Management), Confluence (Documentation / Comms), and Slack (collaboration / comms). Key tasks: * Manage backlog * Run S&T (Show & Tell) * Engage senior stakeholders * Write user stories * Prioritise backlog based on value * Refine user stories with dev team * Accept/reject work based on Def of Done * Align delivery to product vision Technical Skills / Languages / Tooling: * Defence industry experience * Market Research * Road-mapping * Agile/Scrum certified * JIRA/Confluence/Trello Clearance: SC Travel: Hybrid role, predominantly remote, but some travel to Client site will be required (estimate 1-2 times per week to London and/or the South / South-East)
Product Owner 6 Months Hybrid -30% in office either - London or Bristol £800 Overview: Working within an agile digital delivery team developing and supporting a mission critical application for the UK client , with instances hosted on both a secure cloud platform (AWS) and on VMs hosted a managed on-prem hosting environment. The application is extant and Live. You are to be the Product Owner, proactively engaging with the Client's broad array of senior (MOD) military and civilian senior stakeholders and end User representatives, defining the Product vision, turning that vision into a prioritised product backlog and roadmap, representing and promoting wider adoption of, and feedback on, the product at stakeholder forums, and ensuring ongoing strategic alignment between the product and the stakeholders to ensure it meets evolving business needs. You will have experience of the defence industry, an understanding of defence outputs and priorities, and of agile product delivery. You will be comfortable using the supporting tools for Agile product delivery such as JIRA (User Story / Defect / Task Management), Confluence (Documentation / Comms), and Slack (collaboration / comms). Key tasks: * Manage backlog * Run S&T (Show & Tell) * Engage senior stakeholders * Write user stories * Prioritise backlog based on value * Refine user stories with dev team * Accept/reject work based on Def of Done * Align delivery to product vision Technical Skills / Languages / Tooling: * Defence industry experience * Market Research * Road-mapping * Agile/Scrum certified * JIRA/Confluence/Trello Clearance: SC Travel: Hybrid role, predominantly remote, but some travel to Client site will be required (estimate 1-2 times per week to London and/or the South / South-East)
Lead Developer 6 Months Hybrid -1/3 days a month in office, either London or Bristol £750 Overview: Working within an agile digital delivery team developing and supporting a mission critical application for the UK client , with instances hosted on both a secure cloud platform (AWS) and on VMs hosted a managed on-prem hosting environment. The application is extant and Live. You are to be the senior developer leading the ongoing development and support of the application, including designing, developing, integrating and unit testing new features in response to Product Owner / Client priorities and fixing bugs/issues raised on the Live application. You will have experience working with/developing microservices, containerised applications, TypeScript, React(TypeScript), GraphQL / Hasura, API development and integration, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, GoLang, and Python. You will be comfortable using the supporting tools for Agile product delivery such as JIRA (User Story / Defect / Task Management), Confluence (Documentation / Comms), and Slack (collaboration / comms). Key Responsibilities Lead development of microservices and front-end components using Node.js (TypeScript) and React (TypeScript). Configure and extend Hasura GraphQL Engine, including permissions, computed fields, and API integrations. Design and implement PostgreSQL schemas, migrations, and triggers; ensure data integrity and performance. Integrate with Identity and Access Management (IdAM) systems. Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with platform security posture. Collaborate with UX, QA, and DevSecOps teams to deliver accessible, performant, and maintainable features. Monitor and troubleshoot applications Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and maintain documentation in Confluence.Essential Technical Skills Languages & Frameworks TypeScript (Proficient) - primary language for backend and frontend. React (Proficient) - SPA development, state management, performance optimization. js (Proficient) - microservices architecture. GraphQL (Working) - queries, mutations, schema awareness. SQL (PostgreSQL) (Working) - schema design, queries, migrations. JavaScript (Working) - legacy code and Jest tests. Go (Awareness) - infrastructure tooling and services. Python (Awareness) - Airflow DAGs and automation scripts.Infrastructure & Cloud AWS (EKS, S3, IAM) Kubernetes fundamentals (pods, services, ingress, Istio, Traefik). Containerization with Docker/containerd.ObservabilityCollaboration Tools Jira, Confluence, Slack, Figma.Clearance: SC CLEARED Travel: Hybrid role, predominantly remote, but some travel to Client site will be required (estimate 1-2 times per month to London and/or the South / South-East)