38 jobs found in Heysham

Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Platform Development Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Manchester Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential: 4+ years' experience in Unix OS and ideally recent experience in container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, etc) and a scripting language (e.g. Python, Bash) 4+ years' experience of at least one major cloud provider (GCP, AWS, Azure) and Kubernetes experience Strong experience of Site Reliability Engineering practices and principles Strong experience in operational monitoring and dash-boarding for applications (ELK, SonarQube, Prometheus, Grafana) Experience with containers and orchestration frameworks (Docker, k8s) Experience with source code management and version control (Git/GitHub/GitLab) Experience with modern CI/CD tools and techniques Previous involvement in all stages of the software delivery lifecycle Passion for mentoring and technical coaching of engineers Excellent verbal and written communication...

Senior AI Engineer Manager/Associate Director | Capital Markets Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13116 Senior AI Engineering professionals are required to support the design, build and delivery of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI engineering and enterprise solution delivery within complex environments. You will play a key role in shaping AI strategy, leading teams and delivering enterprise AI solutions, helping organisations solve complex operational, technical and regulatory challenges through AI adoption at scale. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with data scientists, architects, MLOps/LLMOps engineers, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI products, agentic AI solutions and data driven applications. Key...

This interim role requires an experienced Interim System Architect/Implementation Lead to support a build and rollout of a finance system architecture within the education sector. The successful candidate will work on ensuring seamless integration and alignment of technology solutions with organisational goal. Client Details This is a education sector organisation committed to delivering impactful solutions through technology. As a medium-sized entity, they prioritise innovation and operational excellence in their mission to make a meaningful difference. The successful applicant must have experience to support the build and rollout the system (Sage intacct) Description Lead and support the build and rollout of Sage intacct - delivering a fully automotive system. Removing the need for manual entry and control risk areas Full understanding of the importance of the delivery of automated financial controls and processes Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with...

Job Title: VMware Infrastructure Consultant Location: UK (Hybrid, once per week onsite - Manchester and/or Leeds) Contract: Initial 3 Month Contract Rate: £675 - £750 Per Day DOE (Inside IR35) I am working with one of our longstanding clients who have a fantastic reputation as a leading technology and services provider. Currently, they are looking for an experienced VMware Infrastructure Consultant to support a large-scale network and infrastructure migration programme for a leading UK financial services organisation. This role will focus on analysing network traffic, mapping application dependencies, and supporting migration readiness across an existing VMware estate, using tools such as VMware Aria Operations for Networks. Key Responsibilities Analyse network traffic and communication flows within a VMware environment Map application dependencies across servers, services, and network paths Identify risks, bottlenecks, and constraints ahead of migration Support the...

Process Automation & Digitalization Specialist Location: Manchester Rate: £30 (An hour) Duration: 12 Months Initially Location: Manchester IR35: Inside (Must use an umbrella company) Key Responsibilities * Process Automation: Identify, design, and implement automation solutions (workflow automation, automated reporting, data validation, milestone monitoring, exception management, document processing, and notification workflows) to eliminate manual tasks in supply operations processes * AI & Analytics: Support development based on AI/ML-based tools for decision support, data analysis, predictive capabilities, and operational insights within Supply Operations team * Digitalization: Support the digital transformation roadmap by building prototypes, proof-of-concepts, dashboards, Power Apps, and scalable digital solutions * Integration: Connect automation solutions with existing systems (SAP S/4HANA, planning tools, reporting platforms, SharePoint, Microsoft Power...

Platform Development Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr - Umbrella Rate Division: Software Architecture Contract Position based at: Digital Product Platform, Manchester Role Overview Platform Development Engineer role within a leading global automotive engineering organisation’s digital product and connected vehicle software division, working on next-generation software-defined vehicle platforms and premium in-car digital experiences. Position Description Currently seeking to recruit a Platform Development Engineer for our high-tech Software Development centre in the heart of Manchester. Working alongside our Pioneering Hub to integrate connected technologies in our next generation vehicles to create premium, in car experiences. The Centre is home to Software, IT and Engineering teams and is focused on developing mobile apps and our data analytics capabilities in a culture that is open and innovative. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Proven experience...

Role Title: Senior Database Administrator (Terraform & DevOps Focus) Duration: contract to run until 31/08/2026 Location: Manchester, Hybrid 1 day per month. The client may ask to visit Coventry office in future for only 1 day per month depending on the business needs Rate: up to £441.60 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are seeking a hands-on Senior Database Administrator with immediate production experience in PostgreSQL (Essential), MySQL, and MongoDB, alongside strong Terraform and DevOps practices. This is a delivery-critical role-ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced environments and can own database infrastructure end-to-end, from provisioning to CI/CD integration. This role is not suitable for upskilling or learning; we require proven expertise in cloud-based database administration, automation, and infrastructure-as-code. Key Responsibilities Database Administration: Own installation, upgrades, performance tuning, troubleshooting,...

Senior Software Engineer in Test  Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our globally renowned brand for a Senior Software Engineer in Test. This is a temporary contract inside IR35 initially until March 2027 working a couple of days onsite per month in Manchester for meet ups. We’re seeking Engineers who can offer demonstrable experience in developing and testing bespoke cloud-native applications; programming with Java, Python (or another OO language) utilising quality tools like SonarQube, with proven experience of automated software testing. If you embrace quality-first coding and want to work on real projects alongside experienced engineers with iterative and agile processes, please apply! Key Responsibilities Define and implement testing for cloud systems (platform and APIs) in an agile manner Implement testing frameworks; utilising automation tools where possible. Support the investigate and resolution of issues. Work closely with the SRE team to develop...

Delivery Manager (Agile) - NHS Experience Required Location: Leeds (1 day per month on-site) Rate: £500 per day Inside Ir35 Contract Length: Until November Overview We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to support a high-impact programme within the NHS. This role will focus on driving Agile delivery across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring successful outcomes in a complex, regulated healthcare environment. You will play a key role in aligning stakeholders, removing delivery blockers, and embedding best practice Agile ways of working across teams. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery across one or more Agile teams within an NHS programme Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and showcases Act as the primary point of coordination between technical teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership Identify and remove blockers to ensure smooth and consistent delivery Track progress against milestones, managing risks,...

Security Officer / Engineer Location: Remote (occasional travel to Leeds required) Rate: £520 per day | Inside IR35 Duration: Until end of November 2025 Overview We are looking for a technically strong Security Officer/Engineer to take ownership of security monitoring, risk management, and compliance across our products and services. This is a hands-on technical role, not an administrative position. The successful candidate will work independently and proactively, raising risks, documenting processes, and performing risk assessments, reporting directly to the Security Lead and Senior Management Team in a timely and structured manner. Key Responsibilities Apply AWS security best practice across Guard Duty, VPC networking, Security Groups, IAM, WAF, and other firewall configurations Monitor the security posture of products and services on an ongoing basis Raise, manage, and track security incidents through to resolution Monitor Tenable and Dependabot outputs, enforcing remedial...

Senior Software Engineer - Real-Time Data (Kafka/Spark) Chester | Hybrid working | 12-month contract | Inside IR35 | Global Investment Bank A leading global investment bank is looking for a hands-on Senior Engineer to build high-performance, real-time data platforms supporting regulatory compliance across global operations. This is a fully engineering-led role focused on streaming, distributed systems, and low-latency processing , ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges at scale. What You'll Do Design and build Kafka-based streaming pipelines and Spark processing jobs Develop low-latency, high throughput systems handling large-scale datasets Create data matching and reconciliation solutions across multiple sources Work on event-driven architectures with a focus on performance, accuracy, and reliability Contribute to production grade systems in a highly regulated environment What We're Looking For Strong hands-on experience with Kafka and Spark...

Our OEM Client based in Manchester, is searching for a Platform Development Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: 4+ years’ experience in Unix OS and ideally recent experience in container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, etc) and a scripting language (e.g. Python, Bash. 4+ years’ experience of at least one major cloud provider (GCP, AWS, Azure) and Kubernetes experience. Strong experience of Site Reliability Engineering practices and principles. Strong experience in operational monitoring and dash-boarding for applications (ELK, SonarQube, Prometheus, Grafana). Experience with containers and orchestration frameworks (Docker, k8s). Experience with source code management and version control (Git/GitHub/GitLab). Experience with modern CI/CD tools and techniques. Previous involvement in all stages of the software...

API Developer (Golang/Python) – Financial Services * Inside IR35 * Sheffield (1–2 days/month onsite) A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced API Developer to join their team on a contract basis. This is a great opportunity to work on modern, scalable systems within a highly regulated and fast-paced environment. This role would suit a developer who enjoys working on backend systems but is comfortable contributing to full-stack solutions when needed. If you’re looking to make an impact within a major financial organisation, this could be a strong fit. Role Overview You’ll be responsible for designing, building, and integrating high-performance APIs, with a strong focus on Golang (preferred) or Python. You’ll also collaborate with front-end teams, contributing to web-facing components using technologies such as React or Node.js. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs * Ensure seamless integration across internal...

Storage Architect / Engineer Rate: up to £530 per day - Umbrella only Duration: 6 months Location: Sheffield (with 3 days/week in office) Role Description: The Storage Architect / Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising enterprise‑grade storage, virtualisation, and data‑platform solutions across hybrid environments. This role requires deep expertise in storage platforms, virtualisation, data‑centre technologies, and migration strategy, with growing emphasis on cloud, automation, and container‑based architectures. You will work closely with cross‑functional infrastructure, cloud, security, and DevOps teams to deliver resilient, scalable, and high‑performance storage services for mission‑critical workloads. Key Responsibilities: Storage Architecture & Engineering: Design, implement, and maintain enterprise storage solutions (SAN/NAS/Object) across multi‑vendor ecosystems. Lead storage assessments, capacity planning, performance...

Network Engineer – 6-month contract – Doncaster/Remote My Customer is currently seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to support our customer’s operational environment, focusing on BAU activities and ticket resolution across a complex enterprise network estate. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced support environment, enjoys troubleshooting, and can take ownership of network-related incidents and service requests. Key Skills required from the Network Engineer: Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) – policy management, authentication, and access control Palo Alto Panorama – centralised firewall management and monitoring Palo Alto Prisma – cloud-delivered security and access solutions Cisco Networking – solid understanding of routing, switching, and general network infrastructure Cisco Wireless / WLC (Wireless LAN Controllers) – configuration and support of wireless environments Cisco Catalyst Centre – network management and automation (formerly DNA Centre)...

Test Engineer (Data & Automation) Overview We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the delivery of high-quality data and application solutions. This role focuses on automation, data validation, and production analysis within a modern cloud-based environment. You will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, improving testing frameworks, and driving best practices across engineering teams. This is a collaborative position requiring strong technical expertise, analytical thinking, and the ability to mentor others while working across complex data platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage Analyse and interpret test results, identifying risks, issues, and areas for improvement Produce clear reports on testing activities, outcomes, and associated risks Automate data validation and application testing processes across distributed systems Investigate production issues using...

Software Architect Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Architect based in the Newcastle area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Software Architect —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures. Design scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud-based technologies and tools Identify technical risks early and define...

Do you have significant experience delivering large-scale railway programmes, managing scope, budget, risk, and stakeholder engagement? If so TXM Recruit are partnered with a major railway client to recruit a Programme Manager to join them based in East Midlands on a 6-month contract basis paying up to £600 per day (outside IR35). About the Role We are seeking an exceptional Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multi?disciplinary engineering programmes that are critical to our strategic objectives. This role requires a proven leader who can operate confidently across technical, commercial, and operational domains while driving performance, governance, and value for money. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership — Own the end?to?end delivery of engineering programmes, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality targets are consistently achieved. Stakeholder Management — Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, Project Managers,...

The Opportunity: We are currently supporting a confidential public sector organisation in the search for an experienced Senior Delivery Manager to join their technology and transformation function on an initial 6-month contract basis for a major central government project (Government Digital Services / GDS). This is an exciting opportunity to lead the successful delivery of complex programmes and technology initiatives within a highly regulated, mission-critical environment supporting nationally important services. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving delivery excellence across cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to strategic objectives. You will operate within a fast-paced environment, managing stakeholders across both technical and non-technical functions while helping to embed strong delivery governance and operational best practice. Skills and Experience: * Strong commercial experience operating as a...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Full Stack Developer to join a growing software house on a three-month internship, with the potential of this role going permanent. Our client is UK based AI transformation company pioneering a new category. This is combining AI Systems, modular software and strategic execution into deployable solutions for enterprise clients. The Project: Working on a greenfield build on Ms Azure, the successful candidate will focus on building a secure, scalable platform from the ground up. The system will support complex workflows, secure data management and multi – organisation collaboration within a regulated environment. The team is intentionally small (architect + senior engineers), so we’re looking for developers who are comfortable taking ownership across the stack rather than working in highly siloed roles. Responsibilities: * Strong full stack engineering capability (backend-heavy preferred) * Build React frontends and Python...