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The Opportunity As a DevSecOps Engineer, you'll help secure the digital services that support the day-to-day work of UK Parliament. Embedded within the Software Engineering team, you'll act as a security partner to developers - ensuring security is built into services from the start, not added at the end. Working across a bespoke Microsoft-focused environment including C#, .NET, .NET Core and .NET Framework, alongside MVC and Web API applications, SQL Server, RESTful APIs and Git-based workflows, you'll support teams in delivering secure, resilient software at pace. You'll provide practical guidance on secure design, code quality, and platform security, helping shift security expertise into every stage of the development lifecycle. Collaborating closely with engineering teams and cyber security specialists, you'll help strengthen DevSecOps practices across Parliament - influencing architecture, supporting testing activities, and promoting secure coding approaches that enable teams to deliver with confidence. If you enjoy working hands-on with engineers, solving real security challenges, and helping teams build secure services the right way from day one, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a nationally significant environment. relevant experience across the bespoke technology stack (see above). Also, have a good understanding of cyber security principles as a whole, but especially as they relate to DevSecOps. security Integration: Ensure security is integrated into every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from initial design to deployment and maintenance automation: Implement and manage automation tools to streamline security processes, such as continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines vulnerability Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in applications and infrastructure good knowledge and experience of delivering secure software products in a demanding environment. What You Need understanding of cyber and information security principles and how they underpin all digital activities, including an appreciation of cyber and information security functions / activities and how they mitigate likelihood and impact of cyber attacks, especially in a DevSecOps environment. demonstratable experience across C#, .NET, .NET Core and .NET Framework, web frameworks including MVC and Web API, SQL / SQL Server experience in best practice of securing both web applications and APIs, experience of configuring monitoring and proactive alerting tools based on security events, Git, abstracting code into core libraries and creating reusable components, debugging and systems analysis, knowledge of common vulnerabilities and threats. Experience of configuring CI/CD tooling and security best practice. strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to establish positive working relationships and influence and persuade at all levels. excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively. takes ownership of problems and proactively resolves technical problems, ensuring that technical solutions continue to meet business requirements. Takes full accountability for actions taken and decisions made. the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK About The Team Protect the UK's democratic process working as part of Parliament's Engineering team, in close collaboration with the Cyber and Information Security team. The Cyber and Information Security threat to Parliament is a challenging one to meet, balancing security and transparency whilst protecting some very high-profile targets. Parliement's technical teams must remain switched on to geopolitical and domestic activity to protect its people, data and technology. About Us UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy. Our Package In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including but not limited to: generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 days in addition to bank holidays generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27% on-site gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies How To Apply Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload your CV to show how you meet up to the first five criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from it. As part of the interview process, you'll take part in a live, discussion-led technical exercise (run in a paired programming style) focused on identifying common security misconfigurations, followed by technical questions with the panel. Apply By: Interviews: TBC : 25th + 26th March 2026 Format: Panel Interview (Remote) Our Culture For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success. We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.

Dynamics D365 Developer - Outside IR35 / Remote A number of D365 Developers are required. You will have extensive experience to customise and development of D365 CE/CRM capabilities. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and implement solutions within the Dynamics 365 ecosystem while integrating with Azure services and other third-party applications. Skills: - D365 CE / CRM - .Net, C#, Javascript, TypeScript - Experience developing PCF components and plugins. - Integrating Azure Functions, Service Bus, and other Azure resources. - Experience in RESTful API development and integration with third-party services. - Familiarity with Power Automate, Logic Apps, and Dataverse Web API. The role is for 3 months initially with further 3-6 month extensions highly likely. This is a home based role with ad hoc travel to London every 3 months. It is outside IR35. To be considered please send your CV over. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

The UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) is seeking an outstanding Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead cyber security and information governance across some of the nation’s most sensitive missions. Accountable to the UKIC Infosec Director, this is one of the most high-profile technical leadership roles in government, shaping the strategic direction of information security to protect the UK against the most capable and persistent adversaries. The successful candidate will ensure operational resilience and secure innovation in support of national intelligence objectives, delivering results in a highly complex and rapidly evolving environment. As CISO, you will work with colleagues to set and implement the organisation’s cyber and information security strategy, striking the right balance between capability, acceptable risk and technological progress. You will integrate security governance into a complex set of cross agency organisational decision-making, forums ensuring that information risks are managed effectively and proportionately, and that security is embedded at every level. This includes advising executive boards and senior leaders on the potential implications of major programmes, and guiding the organisations in safely embracing innovation and digital transformation. You will be responsible for designing and leading the UKIC’s end-to-end risk management framework. This includes defining and tracking cybersecurity KPIs, producing regular reports for senior stakeholders, conducting organisation-wide risk assessments and overseeing vulnerability management to ensure compliance with relevant frameworks. You will be responsible for designing incident response and business continuity strategies and ensuring they are implemented by business areas. Your leadership will be central to developing sustainable security budgets and resourcing strategies that ensure capabilities remain strong in the face of emerging threats. This role demands exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at the highest levels of government. You must be confident presenting complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including boards, ministers and cross-government stakeholders. You will draw on significant experience delivering robust security strategies in complex organisations and demonstrate deep knowledge of cyber threat landscapes, risk management practices and modern security technologies. International relationships are a critical element of this role, so familiarity working with key allied governments would be valuable. You should bring expertise in securing cloud environments and emerging technologies within digital transformation programmes, alongside a strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR and GovS 007. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CCISO are highly desirable. A proven track record in embedding a positive security culture, mentoring high-performing teams and managing supplier security will be critical to your success. This is a unique opportunity to take on one of the most influential cyber security leadership roles in the UK. Protecting the nation’s intelligence capabilities requires vision, strategic acumen and operational excellence. If you are ready to take on this challenge, and have the skills, integrity and commitment to safeguard national security, we invite you to join us in delivering a secure future for UK intelligence. The role can be based in Cheltenham, Manchester or London, with a regular presence required in those locations. The ability to undertake occasional international travel is desirable. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and articulate a clear understanding of the cyber and information security risks inherent across the whole organisation in order to provide assurance to the UKIC Group Senior information risk owner (SIRO). Create and implement information security strategy which supports the organisation in determining the right balance between the organisation's cyber and information security capabilities, acceptable level of risk and speed of technology progress. Ensure an effective cyber and information security governance framework that is integrated with overall organisational governance. Define and track cybersecurity KPIs, producing regular executive and board level reports on security posture. Enable the organisation to innovate safely by advising senior leadership on the potential risks and implications of major decisions that impact information security. Oversee the creation and implementation of relevant policies and standards which ensure effective information risk management. Identify and deliver opportunities for improvement of the security operations function to ensure timely detection and response to security incidents. Lead and mentor high performing information security professionals, fostering a culture of professional development. Play a leading role in multiple Technical and programme boards. Work closely with stakeholders from across the UK Intelligence Community to ensure an end-to-end approach to cyber security and ensure that cyber security is embedded at all levels.

We’re recruiting for a Lead Quality Engineer here at , to be part of our warm and collaborative LAA Digital team. This role aligns against from the Government Digital and Data Framework The work we do is incredibly important to some of the most vulnerable people in our society. LAA Digital seeks to provide swift access to legal aid for those who need it and ensure efficient payment to providers of those services. As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will provide expert guidance, coaching, and mentorship to teams, ensuring that best practices are adopted and embedded. You will be responsible for defining and overseeing strategic quality practices, advocating for early testing involvement and a shift towards a proactive, quality-first culture. Your role will be instrumental in influencing quality metrics, governance, and continuous optimisation of strategies, test plans, and methodologies. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership and the ability to influence organisational change. The Team You will be part of a forward thinking and innovative community, working closely with the engineering community, product managers, user researchers, designers, business analysts, and delivery managers to embed quality and testing excellence. We cultivate an inclusive, diverse, transparent and agile environment. We believe in building quality into our products, systems and services and that quality is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. To help picture your life at please take a look at our and our Key Responsibilities: Work with the Head of Test and Head of Engineering to ensure strategic, robust, scalable and secure testing methodologies are adopted. Establish and oversee quality metrics and key performance indicators, ensuring continuous improvements in quality practices and processes across teams. Mentor and coach teams in holistic testing practices, integrating quality practices from the beginning and at every stage of the software development lifecycle Influence and lead decisions on functional and non-functional testing methodologies, ensuring they are effectively implemented across various domains such as API, Web UI, ETL, Mobile, Desktop, SaaS, and Infrastructure testing. Set organisational-wide standards for quality approaches that foster best practices. Define and implement test engineering best practices such as source control, SOLID principles, object-oriented programming, and continuous testing strategies. Influence technology choices across the organisation, ensuring appropriate and scalable solutions are adopted for testing and quality assurance that leverage automation effectively. Advance the adoption of CI/CD pipeline testing, ensuring seamless integration of automated tests within software delivery workflows and provide visibility of quality status across the organisation. Highlight dependencies and testing risks at an organisational level, ensuring quality practices are aligned with business objectives. Foster a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement, ensuring that teams adopt industry-leading testing methodologies and innovations. Provide thought leadership on quality engineering best practices, driving the long-term quality vision for the organisation. If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!

Sales Executive Manager (AEC/Manufacturing Software) Remote UK Competitive Base (£100k OTE) + Commission + Car Allowance + Training + Benefits A fantastic opportunity awaits a professional with experience in new business sales across the AEC or Manufacturing sectors to join a leading technology solutions partner in a new business role offering great training, development opportunities and structured progression. This company is a global technology partner providing industry leading software used by professionals in the architectural, engineering and construction sectors. In this role, you will focus on driving new business sales by identifying and engaging new clients and promoting industry leading design software. You will be supported by experienced technical presales and customer success teams and will receive full product training, including work towards certifications to build your expertise. The role is fully remote across the UK, with travel to client sites when required. The right person for this role is someone with a strong track record of new business sales acquisitions within the AEC or Manufacturing sectors, or someone looking to transition from these sectors from new business focused technology sales or account management. Commercial experience with Autodesk, SolidWorks or similar BIM, AEC or Manufacturing software is highly beneficial. This is a great chance for a driven sales professional to join a global technology partner in a role that offers strong development, progression and ongoing training. The Role: *New-business-focused account executive position *Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through to close *Working closely with technical pre-sales and customer success teams to support client needs *Based fully remotely in the UK, with travel for client visits. The Person: *Proven experience developing new business sales within software or technology sectors *Looking for a new-business-focused role *Desirable experience selling software for or in AEC sectors *Based in the UK with a full UK driving licence Reference Number: BBBH 265533 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Project Planner Manchester (Hybrid - site-based, client + remote) Salary DOE + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a Project Planner looking to work on major water and utilities capital programmes within a forward-thinking business offering variety, progression and development. This company is a growing digital consultancy supporting complex infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on the digital tools and technology they develop to strengthen project controls across regulated sectors. In this role you'll be embedded within key infrastructure programmes, supporting the coordination and management of project schedules. You'll work closely with the client, PMs and contractors to keep programmes aligned, track progress against baseline, and highlight risks or slippage. You'll review critical path, support change control, and ensure reporting gives a clear and accurate view of performance. The working pattern is hybrid, typically three days on site or in the office and two days from home. The ideal candidate will have planning experience across water, utilities, heavy civils or infrastructure. You'll be confident using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, comfortable analysing schedules, and used to working alongside PMs, engineers and contractors. Utilities exposure within regulated capital environments is important. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Planner who wants exposure to major utilities projects, hands-on experience across live capital programmes, and the chance to work within a consultancy where digital capability is central to delivery. The Role: *Develop and maintain detailed capital project schedules *Integrate contractor programmes into a coordinated plan *Monitor baseline performance and review critical path *Support change control and assess schedule impact *Hybrid working split - 3 days client site/office in Manchester, two days remote The Person: *Planning experience within water, utilities, infrastructure or heavy civils *Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or MS Project *Comfortable working with PMs, engineers and contractors *Organised, detail-focused, and confident communicating schedule updates clearly Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Systems Engineer Stockport (International Travel to USA) £45,000 - £50,000 + Annual Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Flexible Working + Holiday + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer to join a pioneering technology business that designs and delivers advanced inspection and simulation systems used across global industries. This company is recognised for its innovation and technical excellence, delivering bespoke engineered solutions that integrate hardware, software, and operational technology (OT) into complex, high-performance systems. With continued growth and a strong global project pipeline, they are expanding their technical team to support and enhance these cutting-edge systems in the UK and abroad. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting, maintaining, and optimising high-value technology platforms, blending hands-on work with advanced system-level understanding across control software, embedded hardware, and networked OT environments. From system commissioning and integration through to troubleshooting and performance optimisation, you'll help deliver reliable, scalable, and intelligent solutions deployed in demanding real-world conditions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically minded individual who excels at the intersection of hardware, software, and control systems, and wants to contribute to a collaborative, forward-thinking technology environment. In this role, you'll have the chance to travel internationally - primarily across the USA, with occasional trips to China and India. You can expect to travel approximately eight times per year, for no longer than two weeks per trip, with all expenses fully covered. The Role: Provide advanced technical support for integrated software, hardware, and OT systems Lead diagnostics, troubleshooting, and commissioning of complex automation and control solutions Drive system optimisation and reliability improvements, ensuring seamless hardware-software interaction Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and implement enhancements Full expenses paid travel to USA, China and India, (mainly USA) The Person: Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in systems integration, OT environments, or advanced hardware/software support Strong understanding of control systems and diagnostics tools Skilled in fault analysis, system commissioning, and maintaining high-availability industrial systems Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required BBBH270286 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Junior Test Engineer East Kilbride Competitive Salary + 10% KPI Bonus + Healthcare Plan + 35 Days Holiday + Progression Opportunities + Training + Pension + Income Protection Scheme + Critical Illness Insurance Are you an early-career engineer looking to develop your skills in hardware and software testing within a growing electrification industry? This is an exciting opportunity to join a global organisation developing advanced industrial battery charging systems used worldwide. They are a leading engineering organisation based in East Kilbride that designs and develops high-performance charging products for industrial vehicles, warehouse automation and other electrified equipment. As demand continues to grow, they are looking to add a Junior Test Engineer to support product development and production test activities within their engineering team. This role offers hands-on experience developing and supporting automated test systems for both R&D and production environments. You will work closely with experienced engineers across hardware, software, mechanical and manufacturing disciplines, gaining exposure to the full product lifecycle-from initial concept through verification, qualification and into volume manufacture. The role: * Support hardware and software testing of battery charging and power conversion products * Assist in developing and maintaining automated test solutions (bench and production) * Work alongside hardware and software engineers to verify new product designs * Carry out functional and verification testing * Record, analyse and report test results clearly and accurately The person: * Degree, HND or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical Engineering (or similar discipline) * Some hands-on experience with electronics testing (university projects, placement or first role) * Basic programming experience in Python or NI LabVIEW * Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs and power supplies * Strong willingness to learn and develop * Good communication skills and a collaborative approach Reference Number: BBBH269813 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

DevOps Engineer with AWS To successfully build and deliver our next-generation cloud-hosted and cloud-native technology platforms. You will work within product teams responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You will support the teams to ensure that solutions and products being developed consider all functional and non-functional requirements including support, maintenance, capacity, security and with a focus on performance. In addition, you will use your skills and experience to help implement DevOps practices across all of IT and drive the modernisation of our platform going forwards. Key accountabilities Build and maintain production and non-production environments to ensure high availability and cost optimization Build and maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines to achieve fast, effect software delivery Improve performance and scalability of existing systems to meet functional and non-functional requirements Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure related issues to minimize incidents and achieve resolution SLAs Develop and document best practices for application build and deployment (CI/CD) Contribute to ensuring that applications perform to user expectations and are continuously improved and maintained Work with the Lead Software Engineers, Architecture team and the Solution Delivery teams to contribute to the on-time delivery of solutions and applications Obtain guidance and approval as required to advance activities and resolve issues Communicate regularly regarding the status of current software delivery activities, actively participating in all relevant Scrum ceremonies Maintain an up to date working knowledge of industry best practice in the areas of software engineering and development, supporting and mentoring Solution Delivery teams where necessary BS/MS degree in Computer Science or 4-8 years related experience AWS Certification(s) such as Solutions Architect Pro, DevOps Engineer Pro, SysOps Admin, Developer Associate. Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision Be confident with Infrastructure as Code and code release strategies. Have experience with application and infrastructure monitoring. Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) You’ll be familiar with a cloud-native approach You have a curiosity for new technologies and a thirst for automation, standardisation, continuous integration and continuous delivery Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels The ability to support people through change A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a ‘can do’ attitude. You will speak fluent English with excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient with Git and Git workflows Exceptional understanding of AWS, containerisation technology, infrastructure and strong technical design skills. Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices. Automating cloud native technologies, deploying applications, and provisioning infrastructure. Infrastructure as Code, using CloudFormation, Terraform, or other tools. Azure DevOps Pipelines JIRA & Confluence Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing and firewall. Develop platforms with scalability, security and performance in mind, leveraging the cloud. 5+ years of experience as a technical specialist. 2+ years of hands-on experience of programming in languages such as .Net, Java, C++, Python, Ruby, Go, Swift or similar object-oriented language. Experience with AWS - including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda and CloudFormation Experience of SQL and Windows severs would be beneficial Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology. Proficient in leveraging CI/CD tools to automate testing and deployment An expert who can create tooling and automation which improve developer experiences and speed of delivery. Experienced in working in an agile environment (Scrum / Kanban). You’ll be someone who is happy to work independently or collaboratively on multiple tasks. Overall you are a highly motivated DevOps engineer who is passionate about writing excellent code, have strong communication skills and keen to continuously learn and share knowledge with other The Client is happy to consider 2 days a week in the office or at a push 2 days a month. Salary circa £60K - £80K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Solutions Architect Designer Our Client a Telecoms company is looking to recruit a seasoned professional who has at least 5 to 10 years experience as a Solutions Architect Designer. You will be involved in developing and implementing systems architecture designs that will meet business needs. The Solution Designer’s responsibilities include designing innovative solutions based on business requirements, creating functional specifications, assessing the current software systems in place in order to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams. Participating and leading on projects where analysis of systems or data requires an in-depth evaluation of complex business process, system process, and industry standards. Designing technology solutions by modelling requirements and applying standard application methodology best practices. Resolving technical problems as they arise. Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed. Maintain & update Enterprise Architecture documentation. Building and integrating information systems to meet the company’s needs. Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with the Enterprise Architect to recommend solutions to improve it. Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented. Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have. Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes. Manage Stakeholder expectations regarding appropriate milestones and deadlines. Providing supervision and guidance to development teams. Ensuring IT Security standards are incorporated by design, ensuring compliance to the required standards (ISO27001) and supporting improvement initiatives and protecting the business from risks arising from data loss. To support and contribute actively to health and safety, environmental, business continuity and information security arrangements that meets our obligations to our customers Proven experience in engineering and software solution design. In-depth understanding of integration techniques & modern coding languages Telco Site Management software design/development Integration knowledge(SOAP, Rest API’s). Middleware Biztalk Data Warehouse design & optimization. ITIL/Remedy experience Experience of using Enterprise Architecture tools. Hons Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Telecommunications or Engineering. Togaf certification. Knowledge of Cloud architectures. The Client is located close to Reading – so ideally you will be living within 60 minutes commuting distance. You will be working from home remotely for 2 to 3 days a week – and/or working from the office 2 days a week. The salary for this role will be in the range £75K - £90K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us for this exciting position in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Infrastructure Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Full Stack Engineer (Java/JavaScript) London - Hybrid (3 days per week) £60,000 - £75,000 + Private Healthcare + EV Scheme + Training + Benefits An excellent opportunity awaits a software engineer with commercial experience with Java and/or Kotlin to join a leading and award-winning Tech for Good SME in a role offering the opportunity to work on products that positively impact the world we live in, alongside great training and development opportunities and a strong engineering culture. This is an award-winning SME developing cutting-edge energy infrastructure, driving and leading the way in their respective sector. In this role, you'll join an established but growing cross-functional engineering team and work on developing the supporting tools and applications for the infrastructure and platforms the business develops across the full development lifecycle. You will shape the future of UK energy products and services. You will be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team and have opportunities to lead and take ownership of projects. This is a hybrid role based three days per week in the Central London office. The ideal candidate will have a solid, hands-on commercial background working with Java, as well as JavaScript experience (ideally React or Vue), alongside experience working with AWS on the cloud infrastructure side. Any experience working with Kotlin or developing with Kotlin would be an advantage. The ideal person will be looking to work for a forward-thinking Tech4Good business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Java Software Engineer looking to join an award-winning business in a role with great technical variety, progression, and development opportunities. The Role: * Join a cross-functional engineering team building tools and applications that support green energy infrastructure and platforms. *Work across the full development lifecycle, contributing to both backend (Java/Kotlin) and frontend (React/Vue) solutions. *Help shape and evolve UK energy products, with real ownership and input into technical direction. *Hybrid position based in Central London (3 days per week in the office). The Person: *Solid commercial experience with Java, plus JavaScript (React or Vue preferred). *Experience working with AWS and cloud-based infrastructure. *Comfortable or looking to take ownership and contributing within a collaborative engineering team. *Motivated by working in a forward-thinking Tech for Good business with impact. *Based within commutable distance to Central London Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Senior Technologist - Optical Systems Ormskirk, West Lancashire Up to £55,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Bonus (up to 20%) + Private Healthcare + Pension + Holiday Salary Exchange + Cycle to Work Scheme + Onsite Parking & EV Charging + Onsite Canteen Excellent opportunity for an Optical Systems Engineer to join a global manufacturing group, working with state-of-the-art technologies to develop advanced inspection and measurement solutions used across international production sites. This company are a worldwide leader in their field, operating across architectural, automotive and specialist glass technologies. Their Process Control team plays a key role in developing, deploying and supporting inspection and metrology systems that feed critical data into global manufacturing execution platforms, underpinning quality, performance and process optimisation. In this role you will work across the full lifecycle of automatic inspection systems - from concept and design through to implementation, deployment and ongoing support. You'll create and enhance optical and measurement solutions, develop software (including algorithms and image processing), and work with a mix of legacy tools and modern high-level languages. You'll partner closely with R&D and production teams, provide both on-site and remote technical support, carry out technical assessments of new technologies, and occasionally travel overseas to support global sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical systems, industrial metrology or precision measurement, alongside experience developing inspection software (e.g. image processing, algorithm design, C# or similar languages). You'll combine hands-on lab skills with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and solid project/time management. A 2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject and several years' relevant industry experience are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly technical team within a global organisation, work at the forefront of inspection and process control technology, and directly influence product quality and manufacturing performance across worldwide operations. The Role: *Creating and enhancing automatic inspection systems from concept through to implementation *Developing optical / measurement solutions, algorithms and inspection software (incl. image processing, C# or similar) *Delivering and supporting inspection systems and instruments across global manufacturing sites (on-site and remote) *Assessing new technologies in inspection & process control and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives The Person: *2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject + 5+ years' relevant experience *Experience with optical systems, industrial metrology and precision measurement techniques *Software development experience (e.g. algorithm design, image processing, C# or similar), with strong experimental/lab skills *Excellent communication, high attention to detail and strong project/time management; willing to undertake occasional overseas travel Reference Number: BBBH266794B To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Cost Control Lead (SC Clearance) Nottingham (Hybrid - site-based, client + remote) Salary DOE + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a project controls professional from a strong cost control background looking to take senior ownership across complex, high-profile defence programmes within a forward-thinking consultancy offering real influence and progression. This company is a specialist digital and project controls consultancy operating across major infrastructure and secure defence environments, embedding into complex programmes to strengthen planning, cost, risk, governance and performance assurance. In this role you'll be embedded within a large-scale defence programme environment, acting as the central point across planning, cost, risk and change. You'll ensure controls are fully integrated, performance reporting is accurate, and governance standards are maintained. You'll align schedule, cost and risk into one clear picture, support senior stakeholders with reliable performance insight, and operate confidently within a structured, security-sensitive setting. The working pattern is hybrid, typically 3 days on-site in Nottingham and two days remote. The ideal candidate will have significant project controls leadership experience within defence or similarly regulated sectors. You'll be confident integrating schedule, cost, risk and change, comfortable with EVM and forecasting, and experienced operating within formal governance and assurance frameworks. Strong capability across tools such as Primavera P6, MSP and reporting platforms is important. The right person must be eligible for UK security clearance and meet nationality requirements due to programme sensitivity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior project controls professional who wants to own the full controls picture within high-profile defence work, influence programme-level decision-making, and progress into broader leadership as the consultancy expands. The Role: *Lead and integrate all project controls disciplines across the programme *Align schedule, cost, risk and change into a coherent controls framework *Oversee EVM, forecasting and performance reporting *Maintain governance standards and data integrity *Hybrid split - 3 days on-site in Nottingham, 2 days remote The Person: *Significant project controls experience on complex programmes (ideally Defence) *Background within defence or highly regulated sectors *Strong integrated controls knowledge (schedule, cost, risk, change) *Comfortable briefing and influencing senior stakeholders *Must be eligible for UK security clearance (British National) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

We are currently seeking a Senior IT Support Manager. In this role, you will perform support for our employee population, analyze our current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide training. Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of network maintenance, experience managing staff, and advanced industry knowledge to keep us on the cutting edge. From day one, you’ll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth. Objectives of this Role ●Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services ●Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware ●Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative ●Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration ●Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software ●Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities for IT Manager ●Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure ●Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes ●Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs ●Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software ●Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT ●Supervising daily operations of network and server infrastructure ●Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals ●Evaluating risk, developing network recovery and backup processes ●Assessing and purchasing new and replacement hardware ●Testing, troubleshooting and adjusting information systems to operate effectively ●Implementing security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems ●Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions ●Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed ●Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups ●Manage information technology and computer systems ●Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time ●Preserve assets, information security and control structures ●Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience ●Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems ●Expertise in data center management and data governance ●Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications for IT Manager ●Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience ●5-7 years experience in IT management ●Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies ●Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems ●Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills ●Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize ●Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices ●Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring. ●Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. ●Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions ●Proven leadership skills ●Strong creative and analytical thinking ●Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP)