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)

Job Title: UX Designer / User Researcher Location: Hybrid - London or Bristol (80% Remote working) Duration: 12 Months Clearance Required: Active MOD SC - Sole UK National required Rate: £750 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only Overview: Working within an agile digital delivery team developing and supporting a mission critical application for the UK MOD, 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 lead UX Designer and User Researcher, working with a Product Owner proactively engaging with the Client's broad array of senior (MOD) military and civilian senior stakeholders and end User representatives, gain understanding of user needs based on different personas, capturing and turning that into designs that can be agreed with the Users and implemented into the application by the developers. You will have experience of working with users in Public Sector (ideally Defence specifically), of various user research techniques, including conducting User interviews, creating personas, mapping user journeys and pain points, designing wireframes and prototypes, conducting usability testing to iterate and improve the User Experience. 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: Conduct user research using interviews, workshops, and usability testing with MOD stakeholders and end users. Create and maintain personas, user journeys, and experience maps to inform design decisions. Design wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups using Figma. Define and maintain a design system aligned with accessibility and performance standards. Collaborate with developers to ensure design-to-code alignment for React (TypeScript) components. Provide UX acceptance criteria for automated tests (Cypress, accessibility checks). Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback and analytics. Document research findings, design decisions, and UX guidelines in Confluence. Work with the Product Owner to prioritise UX improvements in Jira and ensure traceability. Advocate for inclusive design and compliance with WCAG accessibility standards. Essential Skills Design & Prototyping: Figma (Proficient) - components, variants, design tokens, prototyping.User Research: Experience with interviews, surveys, usability testing, and synthesizing insights.Collaboration Tools: Jira (work tracking), Confluence (documentation), Slack (comms).Frontend Awareness: React (TypeScript) - understanding component structure, responsive design, and state management.Accessibility & Performance: Core Web Vitals awareness.Testing Awareness: Cypress (E2E), k6 (performance) - understanding how UX acceptance criteria map to automated tests. Clearance: MOD SC - UK National required. Travel: Hybrid role, predominantly remote, but some travel to Client site will be required (estimate 4 - 5 times per month to London and/or the South / South-East)

Job Title: UX Designer / User Researcher Location: Hybrid - London or Bristol (80% Remote working) Duration: 12 Months Clearance Required: Active MOD SC - Sole UK National required Rate: £750 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only Overview: Working within an agile digital delivery team developing and supporting a mission critical application for the UK MOD, 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 lead UX Designer and User Researcher, working with a Product Owner proactively engaging with the Client's broad array of senior (MOD) military and civilian senior stakeholders and end User representatives, gain understanding of user needs based on different personas, capturing and turning that into designs that can be agreed with the Users and implemented into the application by the developers. You will have experience of working with users in Public Sector (ideally Defence specifically), of various user research techniques, including conducting User interviews, creating personas, mapping user journeys and pain points, designing wireframes and prototypes, conducting usability testing to iterate and improve the User Experience. 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: Conduct user research using interviews, workshops, and usability testing with MOD stakeholders and end users. Create and maintain personas, user journeys, and experience maps to inform design decisions. Design wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups using Figma. Define and maintain a design system aligned with accessibility and performance standards. Collaborate with developers to ensure design-to-code alignment for React (TypeScript) components. Provide UX acceptance criteria for automated tests (Cypress, accessibility checks). Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback and analytics. Document research findings, design decisions, and UX guidelines in Confluence. Work with the Product Owner to prioritise UX improvements in Jira and ensure traceability. Advocate for inclusive design and compliance with WCAG accessibility standards. Essential Skills Design & Prototyping: Figma (Proficient) - components, variants, design tokens, prototyping.User Research: Experience with interviews, surveys, usability testing, and synthesizing insights.Collaboration Tools: Jira (work tracking), Confluence (documentation), Slack (comms).Frontend Awareness: React (TypeScript) - understanding component structure, responsive design, and state management.Accessibility & Performance: Core Web Vitals awareness.Testing Awareness: Cypress (E2E), k6 (performance) - understanding how UX acceptance criteria map to automated tests. Clearance: MOD SC - UK National required. Travel: Hybrid role, predominantly remote, but some travel to Client site will be required (estimate 4 - 5 times per month to London and/or the South / South-East)

Job Title: Security Supporting Analyst Contract Duration: Until End of Year Location: Hybrid (as and when requirement) IR35 Status: TBC Overview: We are seeking two experienced Security supporting Analysts to support our client in delivering robust cybersecurity governance, operational oversight, and framework alignment. This contract role offers the opportunity to work within a high-performing team, contributing to the successful delivery of critical security initiatives through the end of the year. Key Responsibilities: Operational Oversight & Governance: Coordinate operational governance activities across key workstreams. Provide visibility into delivery progress and escalate issues or risks as needed. Workstream Coordination: Engage with various project teams to gather detailed updates on delivery status. Ensure alignment of activities with defined security and compliance objectives. Requirements Definition & Tracking: Help define, document, and communicate security requirements. Monitor progress and track requirements through to successful implementation. Governance & Framework Alignment: Support the preparation of governance reports, dashboards, and key metrics. Ensure that activities align with internal security frameworks such as the ISF Standard of Good Practice or equivalent. Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience in information security, risk management, or governance roles. Strong understanding of security governance frameworks (e.g., ISF, ISO 27001, NIST). Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to synthesize technical detail into governance-level reporting. Experience working across multiple teams and managing competing priorities

Job Title: Security Supporting Analyst Contract Duration: Until End of Year Location: Hybrid (as and when requirement) IR35 Status: TBC Overview: We are seeking two experienced Security supporting Analysts to support our client in delivering robust cybersecurity governance, operational oversight, and framework alignment. This contract role offers the opportunity to work within a high-performing team, contributing to the successful delivery of critical security initiatives through the end of the year. Key Responsibilities: Operational Oversight & Governance: Coordinate operational governance activities across key workstreams. Provide visibility into delivery progress and escalate issues or risks as needed. Workstream Coordination: Engage with various project teams to gather detailed updates on delivery status. Ensure alignment of activities with defined security and compliance objectives. Requirements Definition & Tracking: Help define, document, and communicate security requirements. Monitor progress and track requirements through to successful implementation. Governance & Framework Alignment: Support the preparation of governance reports, dashboards, and key metrics. Ensure that activities align with internal security frameworks such as the ISF Standard of Good Practice or equivalent. Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience in information security, risk management, or governance roles. Strong understanding of security governance frameworks (e.g., ISF, ISO 27001, NIST). Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to synthesize technical detail into governance-level reporting. Experience working across multiple teams and managing competing priorities

Job Title: Security Subject Matter Expert - Endpoint Contract Duration: Until End of Year Location: Hybrid (Onsite as required) Overview: We are seeking a Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong focus on endpoint security to join a critical security initiative. This role plays a key part in shaping and governing foundational security controls within a global enterprise environment. You will act as a strategic advisor and technical authority, supporting the development and implementation of endpoint security practices, vulnerability management, asset control, and governance-aligned with the organisation's broader 2026 security strategy. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who may not see themselves as a traditional architect but brings deep technical insight, strategic vision, and the ability to embed practical, scalable security controls. Key Responsibilities: Provide subject matter expertise in endpoint security controls, tooling, and decision-making. Partner with security analysts to design, embed, and operationalise foundational security controls. Maintain oversight of security operations to ensure alignment with long-term strategic goals. Contribute to the creation and execution of the organisation's security roadmap-ensuring controls are robust, scalable, and fit for the future. Translate technical and business needs into actionable security architecture guidance. Support governance and process standardisation across shadow IT, asset management, and vulnerability management. Drive cross-functional collaboration across architecture, engineering, and operational teams. Ideal Candidate Profile: Strong technical understanding of endpoint security, including hardening, tooling, and monitoring techniques. Experience working within large-scale or global enterprise environments. Strategic thinker with the ability to connect day-to-day technical work to broader business goals. Proven experience embedding practical security controls in collaboration with analysts and operational teams. Comfortable balancing high-level architectural input with hands-on visibility and governance. Familiar with enterprise-level security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls. Familiarity with the Microsoft Endpoint technology stack is beneficial. Additional Notes: This is a critical project requiring strong governance and strategic input. Experience in enterprise security practices and process-driven environments is essential. Ability to navigate and influence a holistic, global security strategy is highly valued

Job Title: Security Subject Matter Expert - Endpoint Contract Duration: Until End of Year Location: Hybrid (Onsite as required) Overview: We are seeking a Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong focus on endpoint security to join a critical security initiative. This role plays a key part in shaping and governing foundational security controls within a global enterprise environment. You will act as a strategic advisor and technical authority, supporting the development and implementation of endpoint security practices, vulnerability management, asset control, and governance-aligned with the organisation's broader 2026 security strategy. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who may not see themselves as a traditional architect but brings deep technical insight, strategic vision, and the ability to embed practical, scalable security controls. Key Responsibilities: Provide subject matter expertise in endpoint security controls, tooling, and decision-making. Partner with security analysts to design, embed, and operationalise foundational security controls. Maintain oversight of security operations to ensure alignment with long-term strategic goals. Contribute to the creation and execution of the organisation's security roadmap-ensuring controls are robust, scalable, and fit for the future. Translate technical and business needs into actionable security architecture guidance. Support governance and process standardisation across shadow IT, asset management, and vulnerability management. Drive cross-functional collaboration across architecture, engineering, and operational teams. Ideal Candidate Profile: Strong technical understanding of endpoint security, including hardening, tooling, and monitoring techniques. Experience working within large-scale or global enterprise environments. Strategic thinker with the ability to connect day-to-day technical work to broader business goals. Proven experience embedding practical security controls in collaboration with analysts and operational teams. Comfortable balancing high-level architectural input with hands-on visibility and governance. Familiar with enterprise-level security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls. Familiarity with the Microsoft Endpoint technology stack is beneficial. Additional Notes: This is a critical project requiring strong governance and strategic input. Experience in enterprise security practices and process-driven environments is essential. Ability to navigate and influence a holistic, global security strategy is highly valued

Automation Tester Inside IR35 - £475 - £500 p/d Active SC Essential We are seeking skilled Automation Testers to join large-scale government digital programmes, working on secure and business-critical systems that impact millions of citizens. You’ll play a key role in embedding test automation within cross-functional delivery teams, ensuring quality and resilience across complex public-sector services. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks within Agile, GDS-aligned delivery environments. Collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and stakeholders to integrate testing across the full SDLC. Apply Object-Oriented principles and best practice design patterns to produce clean, maintainable, and reusable test solutions. Implement SOLID and DRY principles in automation design. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and trunk-based development workflows, ensuring automation supports rapid, reliable delivery. Support test coverage across APIs, microservices, and user interfaces. Provide assurance on code quality, peer review automation code, and share knowledge with the wider test community.Essential Skills & Experience Java Extensive hands-on coding in Java, following industry best practice. Strong knowledge of Spring Framework and Spring Boot. Experience working with JUnit for automation testing.JavaScript Extensive experience coding in JavaScript. Strong knowledge of the React framework. Practical automation experience with Playwright, Cypress, or Karate.Core Competencies (for all) Strong understanding of Object-Oriented principles. Demonstrated experience applying SOLID and DRY design principles. Experience of working in SDLC environments common in government projects (Agile, CI/CD, trunk-based development). Ability to operate in secure, regulated environments and deliver to GDS standards.Desirable Previous experience delivering within UK Government / Public-Sector digital programmes. Familiarity with GDS Service Standards, accessibility, and assurance processes. Understanding of security, data privacy, and compliance requirements in government projects

Automation Tester Inside IR35 - £475 - £500 p/d Active SC Essential We are seeking skilled Automation Testers to join large-scale government digital programmes, working on secure and business-critical systems that impact millions of citizens. You’ll play a key role in embedding test automation within cross-functional delivery teams, ensuring quality and resilience across complex public-sector services. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks within Agile, GDS-aligned delivery environments. Collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and stakeholders to integrate testing across the full SDLC. Apply Object-Oriented principles and best practice design patterns to produce clean, maintainable, and reusable test solutions. Implement SOLID and DRY principles in automation design. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and trunk-based development workflows, ensuring automation supports rapid, reliable delivery. Support test coverage across APIs, microservices, and user interfaces. Provide assurance on code quality, peer review automation code, and share knowledge with the wider test community.Essential Skills & Experience Java Extensive hands-on coding in Java, following industry best practice. Strong knowledge of Spring Framework and Spring Boot. Experience working with JUnit for automation testing.JavaScript Extensive experience coding in JavaScript. Strong knowledge of the React framework. Practical automation experience with Playwright, Cypress, or Karate.Core Competencies (for all) Strong understanding of Object-Oriented principles. Demonstrated experience applying SOLID and DRY design principles. Experience of working in SDLC environments common in government projects (Agile, CI/CD, trunk-based development). Ability to operate in secure, regulated environments and deliver to GDS standards.Desirable Previous experience delivering within UK Government / Public-Sector digital programmes. Familiarity with GDS Service Standards, accessibility, and assurance processes. Understanding of security, data privacy, and compliance requirements in government projects

Deployment Engineer – Warwick – 1 Month Contract – Inside IR35 VIQU have partnered with a manufacturing organisation based in the Midlands who are seeking several Deployment Engineers to support with an ongoing project. The role: The successful Deployment Engineer will be supporting a project based around migrating users from an SCCM environment to Intune. Role responsibilities for the Deployment Engineer: Set up / deployment of temporary laptops for users to work on. Remove devices from SCCM and setting up on Intune. User training / support post-migration, including floorwalking Documentation Key skills & experience required: Solid experience providing Windows 10/11 support and good working knowledge of Windows environments at 2nd Line level Experience with both SCCM and Intune Experience supporting on migration projects would be a plus Strong communication and customer service skills Role details: Job role: Deployment Engineer Job type: Contract Duration: 1 month contract  Rate: £200 – £230 per day  IR35 status: Inside IR35 Location: Onsite in Warwick   To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Suzie Stone, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ‘VIQU IT Recruitment’ on LinkedIn, and Twitter: @VIQU_UK Inside IR35

Deployment Engineer – Warwick – 1 Month Contract – Inside IR35 VIQU have partnered with a manufacturing organisation based in the Midlands who are seeking several Deployment Engineers to support with an ongoing project. The role: The successful Deployment Engineer will be supporting a project based around migrating users from an SCCM environment to Intune. Role responsibilities for the Deployment Engineer: Set up / deployment of temporary laptops for users to work on. Remove devices from SCCM and setting up on Intune. User training / support post-migration, including floorwalking Documentation Key skills & experience required: Solid experience providing Windows 10/11 support and good working knowledge of Windows environments at 2nd Line level Experience with both SCCM and Intune Experience supporting on migration projects would be a plus Strong communication and customer service skills Role details: Job role: Deployment Engineer Job type: Contract Duration: 1 month contract  Rate: £200 – £230 per day  IR35 status: Inside IR35 Location: Onsite in Warwick   To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Suzie Stone, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ‘VIQU IT Recruitment’ on LinkedIn, and Twitter: @VIQU_UK Inside IR35

We're looking for a highly organised PMO Coordinator to join a growing transformation team within a leading organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in supporting a portfolio of complex IT initiatives, ensuring governance, visibility, and delivery success. 🔍 What You'll Be Doing: Supporting portfolio governance, standards, and reporting processes Designing, building, and maintaining SharePoint pages Tracking project performance, risks, and dependencies across multiple initiatives Preparing high-quality dashboards, reports, and insights for senior leadership Coordinating project documentation, approvals, and compliance requirements Assisting with financial tracking, resourcing, and planning activities Acting as the key point of contact between project teams, stakeholders, and the PMO ✅ What We're Looking For: Previous experience working within an IT PMO function in a complex delivery environment Experience designing, building, and maintaining SharePoint pages, ensuring information is structured, accessible, and engaging for users. Strong organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Familiarity with PMO tools and portfolio systems (e.g., MS Project, Power BI) Understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work across teams 📌 Contract Details: 6-month rolling contract Up to £300 per day - Inside IR35 Hybrid working model (1-2 days per week in Fareham office) If you're looking for your next contract opportunity in a structured but evolving environment and want to contribute to real transformation, we'd love to hear from you

We're looking for a highly organised PMO Coordinator to join a growing transformation team within a leading organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in supporting a portfolio of complex IT initiatives, ensuring governance, visibility, and delivery success. 🔍 What You'll Be Doing: Supporting portfolio governance, standards, and reporting processes Designing, building, and maintaining SharePoint pages Tracking project performance, risks, and dependencies across multiple initiatives Preparing high-quality dashboards, reports, and insights for senior leadership Coordinating project documentation, approvals, and compliance requirements Assisting with financial tracking, resourcing, and planning activities Acting as the key point of contact between project teams, stakeholders, and the PMO ✅ What We're Looking For: Previous experience working within an IT PMO function in a complex delivery environment Experience designing, building, and maintaining SharePoint pages, ensuring information is structured, accessible, and engaging for users. Strong organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Familiarity with PMO tools and portfolio systems (e.g., MS Project, Power BI) Understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work across teams 📌 Contract Details: 6-month rolling contract Up to £300 per day - Inside IR35 Hybrid working model (1-2 days per week in Fareham office) If you're looking for your next contract opportunity in a structured but evolving environment and want to contribute to real transformation, we'd love to hear from you

Cloud Engineer - ELK SME 6 months Edinburgh/Glasgow - hybrid £700 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only Required skills: 5 Years UK Residency - BPSS and OPSEC The ELK (Elastic Logstash & Kibana) SME is an extension of the Cloud Engineering role. In addition to being experienced Cloud Engineers as per the full description below the candidates also need 2 years of experience as follows. ELK SME Extension Professional experience in the design, maintenance and management of Elastic stacks (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) Experience of configuring and maintaining large Elastic clusters Experience working with large data sets and elastic indexing best practices. Good understanding on Visualisation components and techniques in Elasticsearch. Proven experience in performance management and tuning of Elasticsearch environment. Strong experience in writing data ingestion pipelines using Logstash and other big. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply

Cloud Engineer - ELK SME 6 months Edinburgh/Glasgow - hybrid £700 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only Required skills: 5 Years UK Residency - BPSS and OPSEC The ELK (Elastic Logstash & Kibana) SME is an extension of the Cloud Engineering role. In addition to being experienced Cloud Engineers as per the full description below the candidates also need 2 years of experience as follows. ELK SME Extension Professional experience in the design, maintenance and management of Elastic stacks (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) Experience of configuring and maintaining large Elastic clusters Experience working with large data sets and elastic indexing best practices. Good understanding on Visualisation components and techniques in Elasticsearch. Proven experience in performance management and tuning of Elasticsearch environment. Strong experience in writing data ingestion pipelines using Logstash and other big. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply

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

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

Job Title: 5G Private Solution Architect Location: Hybrid - 2 weeks in total from overall 3 months Duration: Contract end date - 30/01/2026 Clearance required: BPSS - UK Sole national Interview process: Tech IV Rate: £450 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only Job Description: Provide a tangible vision of how MPNs can be implemented and utilised. Produce a proposed design of the solution across the ecosystem including MPN/Connectivity elements. Design solution with reference functional & technical requirements. Provide a cost estimate. Key Skills: 5G/4G Architecture : 5G SA/NSA architecture, EPC, 5GC (AMF, SMF, UPF), gNB/eNB design, Network Slicing. RAN : gNB, Radio Dots, Small Cell deployment, RAN planning & optimisation. CORE & Networking : Mobile 4G and 5G CORE, IP/MPLS, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, VRFs, DNS/DHCP, NAT. Security : IPSec, TLS, IAM, 3GPP Security Standards, Firewall policies. Cloud : AWS , Docker, OpenStack, CNFs/VNFs, SDN (optional). Edge and MEC : MEC deployment, edge orchestration, local breakout, latency optimisation. Integration : Enterprise system integration (IT/OT), interworking with public networks Tools and Standards : Familiarity with 3GPP, Wireshark etc. Business and Regulatory : Spectrum licensing (CBRS, n77/n78), ROI analysis, vendor evaluation. Vendor Management : Bare metal server (Dell ESXi/Proxymox) Define and validate SLAs, QoS profiles, and network KPIs in private deployments

Job Title: 5G Private Solution Architect Location: Hybrid - 2 weeks in total from overall 3 months Duration: Contract end date - 30/01/2026 Clearance required: BPSS - UK Sole national Interview process: Tech IV Rate: £450 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only Job Description: Provide a tangible vision of how MPNs can be implemented and utilised. Produce a proposed design of the solution across the ecosystem including MPN/Connectivity elements. Design solution with reference functional & technical requirements. Provide a cost estimate. Key Skills: 5G/4G Architecture : 5G SA/NSA architecture, EPC, 5GC (AMF, SMF, UPF), gNB/eNB design, Network Slicing. RAN : gNB, Radio Dots, Small Cell deployment, RAN planning & optimisation. CORE & Networking : Mobile 4G and 5G CORE, IP/MPLS, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, VRFs, DNS/DHCP, NAT. Security : IPSec, TLS, IAM, 3GPP Security Standards, Firewall policies. Cloud : AWS , Docker, OpenStack, CNFs/VNFs, SDN (optional). Edge and MEC : MEC deployment, edge orchestration, local breakout, latency optimisation. Integration : Enterprise system integration (IT/OT), interworking with public networks Tools and Standards : Familiarity with 3GPP, Wireshark etc. Business and Regulatory : Spectrum licensing (CBRS, n77/n78), ROI analysis, vendor evaluation. Vendor Management : Bare metal server (Dell ESXi/Proxymox) Define and validate SLAs, QoS profiles, and network KPIs in private deployments

GenAI Prompt Engineer Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our globally renowned brand for a GenAI Prompt Engineer in London, initially until 31st Dec. This will need 2-3 days working onsite in Central London. The Role & Responsibilities Design, test, and refine prompts to optimise the performance of LLMs across various tasks (e.g., summarisation, Q&A, content generation, reasoning). Develop prompt libraries and reusable templates for internal and external use cases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate prompt engineering into product workflows and AI pipelines. Analyse model outputs and user feedback to iteratively improve prompt effectiveness and reliability. Stay current with the latest research and advancements in prompt engineering, LLMs, and GenAI. Contribute to internal documentation, best practices, and knowledge sharing initiatives.Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, or a related field. Commercial years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 1 year focused on prompt engineering or working with LLMs. Strong understanding of NLP, transformer models, and generative AI principles. Hands-on experience with platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, or Hugging Face. Proficiency in Python and familiarity with tools like LangChain, PromptLayer, or similar. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with prompt tuning, fine-tuning, or reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF). Familiarity with multi-modal AI systems (e.g., text-to-image, speech-to-text). Background in UX writing, technical writing, or computational linguistics. Contributions to open-source GenAI projects or publications in AI/ML conferences.    Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today!   Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it.   We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering.   If this job isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

GenAI Prompt Engineer Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our globally renowned brand for a GenAI Prompt Engineer in London, initially until 31st Dec. This will need 2-3 days working onsite in Central London. The Role & Responsibilities Design, test, and refine prompts to optimise the performance of LLMs across various tasks (e.g., summarisation, Q&A, content generation, reasoning). Develop prompt libraries and reusable templates for internal and external use cases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate prompt engineering into product workflows and AI pipelines. Analyse model outputs and user feedback to iteratively improve prompt effectiveness and reliability. Stay current with the latest research and advancements in prompt engineering, LLMs, and GenAI. Contribute to internal documentation, best practices, and knowledge sharing initiatives.Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, or a related field. Commercial years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 1 year focused on prompt engineering or working with LLMs. Strong understanding of NLP, transformer models, and generative AI principles. Hands-on experience with platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, or Hugging Face. Proficiency in Python and familiarity with tools like LangChain, PromptLayer, or similar. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with prompt tuning, fine-tuning, or reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF). Familiarity with multi-modal AI systems (e.g., text-to-image, speech-to-text). Background in UX writing, technical writing, or computational linguistics. Contributions to open-source GenAI projects or publications in AI/ML conferences.    Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today!   Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it.   We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering.   If this job isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Technical Software Documentation Officer subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract.     ** The department are not looking for a Software Engineer (this is not an engineer position).  They are looking for someone with Documentation experience, ensuring all is correct for software releases.  The role will require an understanding of the software process. **   Rate: £65 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – but the department are happy for the role to be worked on a 4-day week (Monday to Thursday) basis Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview process   Technical Software Documentation Officer Job Description:   Capable, self-driven and flexible software professional to support multiple development teams in project management and software delivery. It would suit someone who enjoys multi-tasking, project management support and can act as a lynchpin, enabling the company to successfully to deliver fully qualified software products. What the department are looking for; A process champion to assist our software development teams with planning, documentation, configuration and delivery.  Key skills required include: Experience of software process in high reliability, safety or regulated sectors Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle Knowledge of Project Management principles Role includes: Providing software input and configuration management Supporting multiple programmes Directly interfacing with software engineers and project leaders Supporting internal customer teams, such as Test and lab custodians Supporting delivery of Integration deliverables Other info: This role supports a large range of project and people simultaneously, a constantly evolving challenge This role is for someone who likes to be aware of the big picture, as it constantly involves activities across the software lifecycle This role is for someone who wants to work in software and enjoys multi-tasking Ideal for someone who is thinking about a move to project management Overtime rate of ?time and a quarter?

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Technical Software Documentation Officer subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract.     ** The department are not looking for a Software Engineer (this is not an engineer position).  They are looking for someone with Documentation experience, ensuring all is correct for software releases.  The role will require an understanding of the software process. **   Rate: £65 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – but the department are happy for the role to be worked on a 4-day week (Monday to Thursday) basis Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview process   Technical Software Documentation Officer Job Description:   Capable, self-driven and flexible software professional to support multiple development teams in project management and software delivery. It would suit someone who enjoys multi-tasking, project management support and can act as a lynchpin, enabling the company to successfully to deliver fully qualified software products. What the department are looking for; A process champion to assist our software development teams with planning, documentation, configuration and delivery.  Key skills required include: Experience of software process in high reliability, safety or regulated sectors Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle Knowledge of Project Management principles Role includes: Providing software input and configuration management Supporting multiple programmes Directly interfacing with software engineers and project leaders Supporting internal customer teams, such as Test and lab custodians Supporting delivery of Integration deliverables Other info: This role supports a large range of project and people simultaneously, a constantly evolving challenge This role is for someone who likes to be aware of the big picture, as it constantly involves activities across the software lifecycle This role is for someone who wants to work in software and enjoys multi-tasking Ideal for someone who is thinking about a move to project management Overtime rate of ?time and a quarter?

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Technical Software Documentation Officer subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract.     ** The department are not looking for a Software Engineer (this is not an engineer position).  They are looking for someone with Documentation experience, ensuring all is correct for software releases.  The role will require an understanding of the software process. **   Rate: £65 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – but the department are happy for the role to be worked on a 4-day week (Monday to Thursday) basis Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview process   Technical Software Documentation Officer Job Description:   Capable, self-driven and flexible software professional to support multiple development teams in project management and software delivery. It would suit someone who enjoys multi-tasking, project management support and can act as a lynchpin, enabling the company to successfully to deliver fully qualified software products. What the department are looking for; A process champion to assist our software development teams with planning, documentation, configuration and delivery.  Key skills required include: Experience of software process in high reliability, safety or regulated sectors Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle Knowledge of Project Management principles Role includes: Providing software input and configuration management Supporting multiple programmes Directly interfacing with software engineers and project leaders Supporting internal customer teams, such as Test and lab custodians Supporting delivery of Integration deliverables Other info: This role supports a large range of project and people simultaneously, a constantly evolving challenge This role is for someone who likes to be aware of the big picture, as it constantly involves activities across the software lifecycle This role is for someone who wants to work in software and enjoys multi-tasking Ideal for someone who is thinking about a move to project management Overtime rate of ?time and a quarter?

Market Risk Analyst – European Gas Trading London (Hybrid) 12-Month Contract Day Rate: Negotiable Are you a seasoned Market Risk Analyst with a passion for energy trading and a deep understanding of the European gas markets? We’re hiring on behalf of a leading global energy company for a 12-month contract role based in London (hybrid working). This opportunity sits at the heart of a fast-paced, dynamic energy trading business focused on cleaner, more diverse energy solutions. As a key member of the Gas Market Risk Team, you’ll be responsible for assessing, measuring, and advising on market risks across structured deals and trading strategies within European gas markets. The Role As a Market Risk Analyst, you’ll work closely with traders and commercial stakeholders, independently assessing risk and providing insights to help guide decision-making and ensure compliance with risk appetite frameworks. You’ll help model complex financial and physical optionality, collaborate on valuation strategies, and play a critical role in automating and improving risk processes. Key Responsibilities Partner with front office to assess new deals and monitor exposure/risk limits. Independently evaluate and report on market risks and structured products. Provide input on valuations, including gas options, swing contracts, and storage assets. Support modelling of physical optionality and changing exposures with the Quant/Valuation teams. Drive digitalisation and automation initiatives within risk and reporting processes. Offer clear, independent guidance on risk/return dynamics. Contribute to continuous improvement of risk controls, including SOX compliance.What You’ll Bring Proven experience in a market risk or risk advisory role within an energy trading environment. Deep knowledge of the European gas, LNG, and biogas markets, including storage and transport infrastructure. Strong understanding of derivative instruments and risk modelling. Ability to work independently and challenge commercial stakeholders confidently. Solid grasp of interrelated asset classes like power, carbon, and oil. Tech-savvy mindset – able to harness technology for automation and insight generation. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills – capable of presenting to senior management.Preferred Background Degree in a quantitative or analytical discipline (e.g. Economics, Maths, Science, Engineering, IT). Familiarity with fair economic value (FEV) principles and global risk policies desirable.This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the European gas trading market, helping shape strategy and ensure robust risk management for a global player. Interested? Apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage