55 education jobs found

VMWare Engineer Rate - £525 - £550 (Daily) Location - Manchester (Hybrid) Duration - 4 Months (Initially) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives. The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and...

3 x Infrastructure Engineers 12 months £72.54 (inside IR35) Defence Hereford based (On site) We are looking to fill three roles in total, with one finding a requirement to possess exceptional networking skills. All roles will report to the Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer. The IT infrastructure engineer will design, build, manage and support the IT-infrastructure that underpins a tactical mission network hosted on an on-premise environment. You will be expected to work as part of an IT engineering team for a government organisation that supports a critical communications system relied upon by hundreds of deployed users. Therefore, you must hold a UKNSV security clearance of SC with DV being desirable. The IT infrastructure engineer will require a breadth of knowledge across multiple areas including VMware virtualisation, Linux OS, Windows Server OS and Cisco networks. Specialisms in individual areas are good, but it is a breadth of knowledge that is deemed valuable....

Role: SAP Technical Project Manager - Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) Programme: SAP S/4HANA (Digital Core) | Location: Remote Overview: A senior-level role acting as the bridge between complex SAP technical builds and strict Quality & Food Safety standards. You will autonomously lead the Q&FS workstream, ensuring that external vendor deliverables and technical IT infrastructure perfectly align with global enterprise requirements. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Testing: Define project scope, maintain high-fidelity plans, and drive end-to-end Testing & Conformance activities synchronized with the S/4HANA release schedule. Governance & RAID: Rigorously manage and "pressure-test" Risks, Actions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) logs, oversee change control, and provide high-impact status reports. Workstream Execution: Lead daily Q&FS sub-workstream operations, manage external SAP Systems Integrators (SIs), and coordinate specific S/4 security...

Role Title: Cyber Risk Analyst Location: Knutsford 3 days on site Duration: 30/10/2026 Rate £404 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: "Role Overview: The Cyber Risk Analysts will work under the guidance of the Lead Consultant to execute the detailed risk assessments and analysis of End-of-Life technologies. In this role, you will collect and analyze data on EOL systems, evaluate cyber risks using the defined methodology, and support the implementation of remediation plans. Key Responsibilities: Perform Risk Assessments: Conduct in-depth cyber risk assessments for identified EOL systems and technologies, following the methodology and framework established by the project. Gather necessary information on assets (software, hardware, applications that are end-of-life or end-of-support) and assess the potential cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and business impacts associated with each5. Document findings meticulously, ensuring each risk item is well-described...

IT Support Technician Qualifications Required: * BTEC / NVQ level education or vendor specific (eg Microsoft / CompTia) certification preferred. * At least 1 years’ experience in a similar role preferred. This is a full-time, 12-month contract, working Monday to Friday located in the Norwich Office. There may be a requirement, on occasion, to visit onshore and offshore installations for particular project work. Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, based in Norwich, are currently seeking an IT Support Technician to join their team. As the IT Support Technician, you will be required to react, understand, identify and correct hardware and software issues. Also, configure and implement new configurations, and maintain all IT hardware and software to a level that meets and/or exceeds the business requirements. Key Duties: * Supporting users in local sites as well as onshore terminals and offshore installations, utilising a helpdesk system and remote support...

Software Engineering Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Engineering Manager based in the Farnborough area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-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 Engineering Manager—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: Lead the day-to-day activities of the software team Plan, design, develop, verify, and integrate the software for the high-altitude, long-endurance Zephyr aircraft. Acting as the technical authority for software, ensuring compliance with safety, performance,...

Role Title: Solutions Architect Duration: contract to run until 30/06/2026 Location: Hybrid (no set number of days to be anywhere, just attending for required meetings in London) Rate: up to £740 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Sole UK National and Active SC with a government agency used within the last 6 months Role purpose / summary Cloud Architecture & Design Design end-to-end AWS cloud solutions aligned with business, security, and operational requirements. Develop high-level and low-level architectural documentation (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, patterns, standards). Apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework to ensure solutions are secure, cost-efficient, reliable, and scalable. Select appropriate AWS services and define integration patterns across compute, network, storage, data, and application components. Technical Leadership Provide architecture guidance to engineering teams throughout the delivery lifecycle. Lead technical design workshops, discovery...

Senior Software Developer (Contract) Rate: Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: Initial 3-month contract (starting ASAP) Location: Remote (UK-based)   A client of ours is seeking experienced Senior Software Developers to join their team on an initial 3-month contract.   Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products Contribute to architecture decisions and best practices Work within cloud-based environments and modern development frameworks  Required Skills & Experience Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot Working knowledge of Kotlin and/or Node.js Hands-on experience with AWS Familiarity with Amazon EKS and associated tooling Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools Government industry experience   Additional Requirements Experience working within government environments is highly desirable Active SC clearance, or eligibility to...

OverviewWe're looking for a hands‑on Technical Delivery Manager to lead end‑to‑end delivery of a key technology product or platform. This role combines delivery ownership, product leadership, and technical credibility. You'll work closely with developers, analysts, and senior business stakeholders, taking full accountability for outcomes and team performance. Details: Location - London Duration - Initial 6 months Hybrid - 2 days / week in the office Key Responsibilities Own delivery from inception through build, release, and BAU. Prioritise and maintain the product backlog and roadmap. Work directly with developers and challenge technical decisions where needed. Understand system design, data flows, APIs, and CI/CD processes. Provide clear, structured updates to senior stakeholders. Lead and line‑manage a team of software engineers. Ensure operational readiness, incident oversight, and continuous improvement. Experience & Skills Proven experience delivering complex...

DevOps Consultant / PHP / DevOps / PHP / Docker / Kubernetes / Contract / Remote / 4 month Duration Vivo Talent is engaged with our client to recruit a DevOps Consultant who will play a key role in transforming and future-proofing a large scale IoT platform. You'll drive improvements across deployment, security and infrastructure - introducing best-in-class CI/CD pipelines, containerised environments and robust monitoring, helping to create a more scalable, secure and high-performing production ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: Assess and improve DevOps architecture and workflows Design & implement CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) Containerise services using Docker & Docker Compose Enhance deployment, release, and automation processes Implement monitoring, observability, and alerting Strengthen security (scanning, vulnerabilities, secrets management) Optimise infrastructure for performance, scalability, and resilience Key Skills: Strong DevOps experience in production...

Job Advertisement: Senior Project Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months (Likely extension) Working Pattern: Full Time We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, regulatory-driven change initiatives across a multi-jurisdictional banking environment within EMEA. This role will take ownership of multiple regional sub-projects, bringing them together into a single, cohesive programme. The successful candidate will operate at a senior level, engaging with C-suite stakeholders, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring end-to-end (E2E) delivery of strategic and regulatory initiatives, including system implementations such as e-invoicing solutions. Key Responsibilities Programme & Project Delivery Lead end-to-end (E2E) delivery of large-scale, complex projects within a banking environment Consolidate and manage multiple regional sub-projects into a unified delivery plan Ensure delivery aligns with business...

Position Title: Business Support Officer Duration: Contract Location: Whitley Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Governance & Assurance: Ensure compliance with standards, document control, and assurance processes across capital and operational expenditure. Support implementation of governance structures across the portfolio. Capital Project Evaluation: Collaborate with the Strategic Technical Specialist to assess the feasibility of capital investment on projects and support in business case development. Regularly review project rankings based on strategic value, financial return and resource availability. Project Budgeting & Monitoring: Assist in the development of project budgets, supporting stakeholders in the appropriate allocation of spend type. Monitor project performance to identify and flag budget overruns or delays. Operational Expenditure Planning: Support with building operational budgets in conjunction with customers and operations teams....

Automation OT Technician – Switzerland (Contract) Location: Switzerland Duration: 01 May 2026 - 31 December 2026 Rate: 65–70 CHF/hour Industry: Pharmaceutical / Chemical / Food Manufacturing Department: Automation / OT Infrastructure Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Automation OT Technician to join the Automation team in Switzerland. The successful candidate will provide technical support for Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT components of the PCS system, ensuring compliance with GMP and site standards. This role involves working in a highly regulated industrial environment and requires strong coordination, investigation, and problem-solving skills. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical support for existing OT infrastructure. Support cybersecurity and IT aspects of PCS / Automation systems. Perform patching activities (Windows & applications) including testing and validation. Manage data layers and communication systems...

Contract Full‑Stack JavaScript Developer 📍 Location: Fully Remote 📆 Duration: 6 Months 💼 IR35 Status: Outside IR35 💰 Rate: £450pd – £550pd Opus is partnered with a high‑growth tech company scaling their engineering function and looking for a Contract Full‑Stack JavaScript Developer. You’ll be working across modern front‑end and back‑end systems, shipping clean, scalable, and reliable code into production. If you love building performant UIs, robust APIs, and working with modern tooling, this one’s for you. 🔍 What You’ll Be Doing Building features end‑to‑end across React + Node.js Designing and developing reusable UI components and scalable APIs Working within a modern microservices architecture Contributing to technical decisions, architecture, and best practices Collaborating with product and design teams to deliver high‑quality releases Ensuring performance, security, and reliability across the platform 🛠️ Tech Stack Core: React Node.js TypeScript Next.js (nice to have)...

Solution Architect Location: London - 2/3 days on site Duration: 04/05/2027 Rate- £506 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage software development projects using Java, Python, Typescript, AWS, React JS, Angular, and other technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Create the high-level design (or solution architecture documents) for the business requirements Produce several option papers and work with architecture community and forums to get the designs approved Proficient using architectural principles and patterns, variety of solution types, detailed design patterns, best practices, integration choices etc Design solutions reducing technical debt with futuristic solutions aligning to enterprise architecture and vision Aim to reuse the existing applications, services, and data, wherever possible Work with cross-functional teams to deliver the defined scope, objectives, and...

Data Analyst Onsite Requirements: Remote Start Date: ASAP Role Duration: 1 year Clerance Requirements: Active SC clearance Inside IR35 - umbrella only Role Description: We're looking for a Data Engineer whose main focus is understanding and documenting existing systems, with the goal of supporting decommissioning activities. The role centres on analysing current solutions built using Java, Node JS, and React, and developing a clear, end to end picture of how data flows across the wider programme. This includes documenting data flows, system dependencies, and underlying data models, ensuring there is a clear record of how data is structured, stored, and used throughout the solution. The role involves investigating how systems are used on a day-to-day basis, clarifying ownership and integration points, and capturing this information in a way that supports risk assessment and decommissioning decisions. Responsibilities: Python and PySpark are required as supporting...

DevOps Engineers – April Start We’re currently looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a fast-moving, cloud-first environment on an initial 6-month contract, starting April 7th. This is a hands-on DevOps role working across a modern, multi-cloud platform with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and reliability. You’ll be collaborating with engineering teams to support and enhance cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. Tech Stack & Environment Cloud & Infrastructure Microsoft Azure (primary cloud platform) Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure PostgreSQL (Flexible Server) Azure Cache for Redis Azure Front Door & DNS Zones Key Vault, Storage Accounts Azure Entra ID & Privileged Identity Management (PIM) Multi-cloud exposure: AWS (CloudFront, Route 53, S3 – partial service) Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery for analytics) DevOps & CI/CD GitHub repositories & workflows Shared GitHub Actions pipelines Public and private...

Position: Oracle Systems Admin Manager Location: Hornton Street, W8 7NX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 2+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 Pay Rate: £389.84 Per Day                                                                                           Job Reference: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Lead and manage Oracle systems administration activities within the IT Digital Transformation programme. Ensure system stability, performance, and security across all Oracle environments. Oversee deployment, upgrades, patches, and configuration changes for Oracle applications. Collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders to support project delivery. Develop and maintain operational documentation, policies, and procedures. Provide guidance and mentoring to junior administrators and technical teams. Monitor system performance, identify issues, and implement solutions proactively. Manage vendor relationships...

Embedded Software Engineer - SC Cleared C / C++ Embedded Linux / Bare Metal DMA, Interrupts DSP Software Defined radio Rate: £50/hr Duration: Initially 6 months Location: Portsmouth Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days a week on site Clearance: SC Clearance required You will join a global defence technology company, in a team providing cutting edge technology solutions to our key customers. The role: Use your skills and knowledge to prototype innovative wireless solutions You will be primarily developing using C/C++ on embedded platforms Development of embedded software/firmware prototypes in an agile environment Further development of proven prototypes to a deployment standard Development of software in a real-time embedded environment using Linux. (e.g. Microblaze or RISC-V using C/C++) Experience of working with and configuring embedded Linux systems with tools such as Buildroot and Yocto Experience of working with Uboot, Kernel config and device trees Building and...

Tier 1 Bank - Regulatory Reporting Team Role - IT Compliance and Audit Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 3 days per week in a Canary Wharf office Rate - £415 per day (Inside IR35) Role IT Compliance Support Engineer to join a development team and act as the primary liaison with internal/external audit, compliance, and IT security counterparts. This role combines governance with technical capability-supporting audits, demonstrating IT controls, and troubleshooting or coordinating resolution of issues across Azure DevOps pipelines, ServiceNow change management, and Jira requirement workflows. You will help us evidence good practice, reduce audit friction, and improve developer productivity by ensuring our controls are both effective and practical.Tasks Audit & Compliance Liaison Act as the single point of contact for internal/external audit, compliance, and IT security. Handle audit requests, walkthroughs, and create timely...