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Senior PHP Developer The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years commercial experience with PHP and MySQL working on a Linux server with good experience of Database Optimisation and Caching Technologies. You will sit just below the Tech Director and help perform some of the task that he does which are causing bottlenecks. You will be working hand in hand with our passionate in-house developer team helping improve and grow, our high-end, scalable e-commerce platform. You will be expected to do development work, along with getting involved in spec writing, assisting PMs with project planning, code reviews, architecture overview and implementation and assisting with the Company road map. You could either already be a Lead Developer/Development Manager etc. with full leadership over a development team. Required Skills: At Least 8+ years of Commercial Experience and Knowledge of: PHP MySQL, including database optimisation LAMP Linux MVC, ORM Unit Testing HTML CSS/XHTML JQuery Caching Technologies, such as MemCached, Redis or Varnish Ability to share and communicate ideas clearly, both orally and writing in impeccable English language Must have the ability to proactively lead development teams and provide technical direction Capacity to work independently or as part of a team and operate to tight deadlines Advantageous But Not Essential: Great knowledge of Apache, specifically Mod Rewrite Good working knowledge of Linux, including command line Server administration experience Ecommerce experience Smarty Salary will be £60K - £65K. Send your CV to us in Word format, along with your salary and availability details.

Senior PHP Developer – City London The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years commercial experience with PHP and MySQL working on a Linux server with good experience of Database Optimisation and Caching Technologies. You will sit just below the Tech Director and help perform some of the task that he does which are causing bottlenecks. You will be working hand in hand with our passionate in-house developer team helping improve and grow, our high-end, scalable e-commerce platform. You will be expected to do development work, along with getting involved in spec writing, assisting PMs with project planning, code reviews, architecture overview and implementation and assisting with the Company road map. You could either already be a Lead Developer/Development Manager etc. with full leadership over a development team. Required Skills: At Least 8+ years of Commercial Experience and Knowledge of: PHP MySQL, including database optimisation LAMP Linux MVC, ORM Unit Testing HTML CSS/XHTML JQuery Caching Technologies, such as MemCached, Redis or Varnish Ability to share and communicate ideas clearly, both orally and writing in impeccable English language Must have the ability to proactively lead development teams and provide technical direction Capacity to work independently or as part of a team and operate to tight deadlines Advantageous But Not Essential: Great knowledge of Apache, specifically Mod Rewrite Good working knowledge of Linux, including command line Server administration experience Ecommerce experience Smarty Salary will be £60K - £65K. Send your CV to us in Word format.

About the Job PHP Technical Architect Lead Developer Our Client is a specialist digital company with offices in the City London. They are looking to recruit a PHP Technical Architect Developer You must have at least 5 years software development using PHP at a senior level. Skill must include designing complex applications at a senior level as a Technical Architect using PHP and My SQL on a Linux platform. The role will involve writing specifications and working alongside the project managers with various projects. The salary will be in the region of £55,000 rising to £60,000 p.a. for truly exceptional candidates, Plus a generous “on-call” allowance and Bonus scheme. The Client is based in City London. Please send your CV to -hidden email- in Word format, along with your salary expectations and availability.

Senior PHP Software Developer – City London The ideal candidate will have sound 5 to 10 years proven commercial experience with developing software with PHP and MySQL. Must have experience of working on a Linux server with good experience of database optimisation and caching technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish. Will also need to be comfortable working with back-end business logic and have experience of best-practice front-end development, using jQuery. Based in Central London uou will be working on the development of a high-end, scalable e-commerce retail platform. What You Need to bring to the table for this position: At Least 5+ years of Commercial Experience and Knowledge of: PHP MySQL, including database optimization LAMP Linux MVC, ORM HTML CSS/XHTML JQuery Caching Technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish Ability to work independently or as part of a team and operate to tight deadlines Sense of humour please Advantageous But Not a Must: Great knowledge of Apache, specifically Mod Rewrite Good working knowledge of Linux, including command line Server administration experience Ecommerce experience Smarty Competitive Salary Career Growth and Financial Stability Excellent Benefits: Opportunity to work up to 3 days a week from home The salary for this role will be in the range £45K - £60K. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Role: Java/AWS Developer Role Type: Leeds, UK - Hybrid (3 to 2 days onsite/week) Salary/ Rate: Negotiable Type: Permanent (FTE) No. of Openings:10 Note: We have openings here (Junior & Senior Developer) Job Description : (Developer) Skills: 5-7 years of overall experience with the following skills and experience. Good communication and collaboration skills are key to working in a DevOps culture. Growth mindset. Essential Skills Core AWS Services: Proficiency/understanding of key AWS services listed below:- S3- Athena- Glue- Lambda- DynamoDB- OpenSearch- CloudFormation- API Gateway- ECS- CloudWatch Programming and Core Services • Fluency in Kotlin/Java, NodeJS, TypeScript • SQL Databases Experience with SQL, and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB Security – strong understanding of security principles within the AWS environment, including RBAC and the principle of least privilege, storing credentials securely using Secrets Manager/KMS, and handling sensitive data such as email addresses and tokens securely. CI/CD – Building and managing continuous integration and delivery pipelines is a key skill. Experience with Git and GitHub Actions Other Skills: Workflow Management – Understanding of services like Amazon Step Functions to implement complex workflows. Containers – experience of working with Docker and ECS Monitoring and debugging – familiarity with tools like Datadog, good understanding of DevOps / DevSecOps concepts. Familiarity with the Angular framework. Senior Developer: Skills: Senior developer with the following skills and experience. Strong communication and collaboration skills are key for working in a DevOps culture, with the ability to guide team members when needed. Growth mindset. Essential Skills Core AWS Services: Proficiency/understanding of key AWS services listed below:- S3- Athena- Glue- Lambda- DynamoDB- OpenSearch- CloudFormation- API Gateway- ECS- CloudWatch Programming and Core Services • Fluency in Kotlin/Java, NodeJS, TypeScript • SQL Databases Experience with SQL, and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB Security – strong understanding of security principles within the AWS environment, including RBAC and the principle of least privilege, storing credentials securely using Secrets Manager/KMS, and handling sensitive data such as email addresses and tokens securely. CI/CD – Building and managing continuous integration and delivery pipelines is a key skill. Experience with Git and GitHub Actions Workflow Management – Understanding of services like Amazon Step Functions to implement complex workflows - Desirable Containers – experience of working with Docker and ECS Good understanding of DevOps / DevSecOps concepts Other Skills: Monitoring and debugging – familiarity with tools like Datadog. Familiarity with the Angular framework.

Years of relevant experience 5+ years Education Level Bachelor's Degree Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) DevOps Developer We are currently seeking a DevOPS Developer engineer to take on the responsibility of the Systems Administration role/department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years commercial experience of managing large and diverse systems with a specialism and focus towards LAMP based systems . This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced DevOPS to join our expanding team, managing our servers. You must have performance tuning experience with Linux (preferably Centos 6.X), Apache 2.X, MySQL 5.X and PHP 5.X. Overview : We currently develop and host a bespoke high performance e-commerce platform on behalf of our established clients. Server setups vary from single dedicated servers to a load-balanced web nodes with database active-passive cluster. The infrastructure is managed hosting with 2 providers and over 30 servers. What You Will Be Doing : The successful candidate will reactively and proactively manage and monitor the infrastructure and ensure any issues are investigated in a timely manner either first hand or delegated to the hosting provider depending on the priority/severity of the issue. Based in Central London and reporting to the Tech Director, the DevOPS will work close with the development team to ensure a dynamic, robust, and scalable infrastructure to support our platform, ‘ Aurora ’. On a daily basis you will be responsible for the smooth running of Aurora Commerce production and development servers What You Need for this Position: Required Technologies with performance tuning experience: Linux – preferably Centos 6.X Apache 2.X MySQL 5.X PHP5.X Required Skills: *Solid Linux systems engineering/administration experience *At least 5 years experience working in a high traffic, production web based environment *Experience with 24/7 Linux based web operations environment *A good understanding of: HTTP and HTTPS DNS TCP/IP Networking principles Firewalls rules and configuration Experience of virtualisation technologies and virtualisation management (KVM, VMware, AWS) *Strong verbal and written communications skills. These include proficiency in documentation, and creating policies, procedures, and standards Advantageous but Not Essential (nice to have): Varnish Memcached Redis Sphinx VSFTP SVN Redhat Clustering GFS NFS Salary will be in the range £40K - £55K Please send your CV in Word format, along with your salary and availability details.

Senior Software Developer Accrington £50,000 - £60,000 + Discretionary Bonus + Salary Reviews + Holiday + Pension + Training + Progression Are you a Senior Software Developer with strong C#, .net and SQL experience looking for a role where you can take ownership and make a real difference? Do you want the autonomy to resolve platform issues, improve performance and help shape the future of a market-leading system used by major national organisations? This is an opportunity to join a UK-leading fuel management technology company with a large national customer base across transport, logistics and public sector organisations. Their systems provide critical data around vehicle mileage, fuel usage and operational efficiency, helping customers reduce costs and improve performance. Due to continued growth and platform development, they are looking to strengthen their team with a capable Senior Developer who can support, enhance and modernise their existing systems while contributing to future improvements. This role would suit a Senior Developer looking for stability, responsibility and the opportunity to play a key part in improving a widely used, business-critical platform. The Role: Developing and maintaining applications using C#, .NET and SQL Server. Working extensively with SQL, including database design and performance optimisation. Improving and enhancing an established platform. Building and supporting APIs and backend services. Collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver new features and system improvements. The Person: Strong commercial experience with C# / .NET. Solid SQL Server knowledge, including performance tuning. A proactive problem solver who enjoys ownership and responsibility. Confident communicator, able to explain technical concepts clearly. Reference Number: BBBH268610 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.

CGI’s Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit focuses on delivering contemporary and innovative technical solutions to government agencies tackling some of the most complex challenges. We design, build, and operate bespoke, mission-critical systems that help keep the UK safe and secure. We are looking for experienced Python Developers to join our cross-functional teams. Working closely with our clients, you will help design, build, and deliver secure, scalable solutions in a highly rewarding and impactful environment. CGI places strong emphasis on learning and development, ensuring your skills evolve alongside the latest technologies. Our culture promotes innovation, collaboration, and ownership—ideal for motivated self-starters. Due to the secure nature of the work, these roles require UK Security Clearance and sole UK nationality. Candidates should either already hold DV clearance or be willing and eligible to obtain it.

Head of Software Development with MS SQL Server The Head of Software Development for a Bank is responsible for leading the development and delivery of software solutions that support the bank's private banking operations. This includes managing core banking systems, Treasury systems, Finance systems, and ensuring the efficient operation of Equation and SQL Server environments. The Client would like to see at least 7 to 10 years expertise in working with and developing applications using SQL Server, SSIS and SSRS and if possible some experience with C# .Net You will be working with and using MS SQL Server and SSIS for reporting purposes at this bank. The role involves strategic leadership, project management, and close collaboration with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the software delivery strategy for the private banking division, ensuring alignment with the bank’s business goals. Lead the adoption and integration of best practices for software development, deployment, and maintenance within the context of private banking operations. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance the bank’s software delivery capabilities, particularly in core banking and financial systems. Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects related to core banking, Treasury systems, Finance systems, and Equation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, managing risks, dependencies, and resource allocation effectively. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, project managers, and QA engineers specializing in private banking systems. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team. Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support career development for team members. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business units, product owners, and other stakeholders in private banking to understand their requirements and priorities. Ensure effective communication and alignment between development teams and stakeholders. Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and outcomes to senior management. Quality Assurance: Implement robust testing frameworks and quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions for private banking. Monitor and improve software performance, reliability, and security, particularly in core banking and financial systems. Process Improvement: Continuously analyze and improve software delivery processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness, with a focus on core banking and finance systems. Implement and refine agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines tailored to private banking needs. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring they meet the bank’s standards and requirements. Negotiate contracts and oversee vendor deliverables related to private banking systems. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development including MS SQL Server with SSIS, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within banking or financial services. Proven track record of managing large-scale software delivery projects in core banking, Treasury systems, and finance systems. Experience with Equation and SQL Server environments. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, DevOps). Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python) and software development tools. Experience with core banking systems (e.g., Equation), Treasury systems, and finance systems. Proficiency in SQL Server and database management. Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus. Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master, ITIL) are a plus. Why Join Us: Impact: Play a pivotal role in driving the bank’s digital transformation and innovation in private banking. Growth: Opportunity for professional growth and development in a dynamic and supportive environment. Culture: Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and continuous improvement. The position will be based in Central London at least 3 days week in the office. The salary for this position is circa £75K - £100K. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Web Designer and Developer - Central London Our Client an international company is looking to recruit a Web Developer with at least 4 years experience. The Client would like to see at least 3-4 years of experience as a web developer, with specific experience creating, implementing, and sustaining responsive websites. You should be proficient in JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS/SCSS, Shopify (working with liquid files), and related technologies. Experience in AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway), Node/NPM, and with SQL and/or NoSQL databases is also desirable. ● A working knowledge of CMS implementation and server-side programming languages is required. ● Solid knowledge of performance improvement and optimization best practices. ● A strong sense of how to create and manage easy to use WP backend environments for our website admins. ● Established Shopify development experience, including custom themes, modifications to existing elements, and a fundamental understanding of Shopify Liquid template language and its API / Application ecosystem. ● Knowledge in data migration and synchronization between Shopify + WP instances. ● Deep understanding of web design, ecommerce solutions, development process, and third party applications (integrations with warehouses/distribution, ERPs, POS systems, etc.) ● Familiarity with A/B testing, SEO and data-driven practices. ● Familiarity with analytics tools such as Google Analytics, GTM. ● Familiarity with WCAG and ADA (Americans with Disabilities) accessibility best practices for web. ● Can work and stay well-organized between a variety of projects. ● Ability to work independently to solve technical problems, mitigate risk, make decisions, and communicate effectively under tight deadlines and challenging situations. ● Approach all projects with a positive attitude and a problem-solving perspective. This is an exciting new role - based in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range £50K - £65K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Salesforce Lead Developer Our Client is looking to recruit a Salesforce Developer with at least 7 to 10 years Team Lead Team Lead Experience Overall IT experience required for this position is at least 10 years. Lead Salesforce development team in developing solutions through collaboration and discussion, within our teams and with clients Review and provide guidance on design and infrastructure blueprints, proactively identify and communicate potential issues or risks Developing solutions to client problems through application of methods and tools Strong experience with version-controlled environments/interfaces Must be good learner to drive from the and front ready to pick technical work if required You will be responsible for providing expertise in the software development life cycle, from concept, architecture, design, implementation, & testing. Good understanding requirements & writing technical architecture documents Ensuring the code reviews & development best practices/processes to be followed. Responsible for planning the end-to-end technical scope of the project & customer engagement areas including planning sprint & deliveries. Estimates efforts, identify risks & provide technical support whenever needed. Demonstrates the ability to multitask & re-prioritize responsibilities based on dynamic requirements. Key Skills Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture & cloud development principles. In-depth knowledge of Salesforce Governor limits and best practice. Must have extensive hands on experience in Apex, Triggers, Webservice Callouts. Must have hands on experience in Classic development. Well versed with Lightning development fundamentals Candidate must have strong technical knowledge about the Salesforce security implementations and best practices. Candidate should have hands on experience in JavaScript and JQuery Extensive development experience in developing intuitive UI using Visualforce, JQuery and JavaScript. Extensive development experience in Salesforce integrations. Experience in working with the customer directly which includes initial requirement gathering, day-to-day technical discussions, technical demos, and project delivery. Experience with working on Agile Software development methodology. Should have excellent verbal as well as non-verbal communication skills. Should possess excellent oral, written, problem-solving and analytical skills. Should have Salesforce Certifications (App Builder, Salesforce Administrator, Platform Developer, Sales Cloud Consultants etc) Good experience in Data migration tools The position will be based in the City of London. This a hybrid role with 3 days in the office. The salary for this position will be in the range £60K - £75K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Java Developer with Liferay - London We are looking to recruit a Java Developer with at least 2 to 5 years solid development expertise using Java Enterprise J2EE with Liferay. You will have experience of Designing & Developing Java Enterprise applications – including around 3 years solely in Java Enterprise Portals – like Liferay & WebSphere Portal. You should have experience of working within a team have the ability to lead teams of varying sizes & successfully delivered projects on/before deadline without losing focus on Quality. Experienced in interacting and communicating effectively with Clients and other team members. Executed number of projects using Agile philosophy. This is a permanent position based in Stratford London. The salary for this role will be in the range £45K - £60K + benefits. Send your CV to us in MS Word format.

Seeking an individual with good previous development experience in Oracle Forms and Oracle Reports. Must have previous experience working with Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems (PAS). Required to write technical specifications from business or functional specifications. Must have experience Oracle developer suite of products (particularly forms and reports) to undertake projects and enhancements - Oracle SQLPLUS, PL/SQL, Unix scripting. The candidate will have overall responsibility for supporting critical processing. Strong communication skills - Excellent spoken and written English. Fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written English is important to ensure that the individual does not compromise our delivery process or confuse clients. This position is based in Stratford, E15. 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday. 20 days paid holiday in the first year. Please email with a copy of your CV and a letter setting out your suitability for this role. The application closing date is 10/02/2016. We will not accept any application received after 10/02/2016. Salary: £34,000.00 - £38,000.00 per year

NetSuite Developers with SalesForce Our Client is looking to recruit a Netsuite Developer with Salesforce experience. You must have at least 5 to 7 years expertise of working with Netsuite as a Developer coupled with experience of Salesforce. Key Responsibilities: Understand the Clients business and processes to provide inputs for improved use of technology, including Salesforce. Propose system design/enhancements based on business needs and NetSuite expertise Review current implementation and propose improvements to enable us to optimise value from NetSuite's native functionality. Implement agreed changes Work on NetSuite configurations and custom development to deliver optimal solutions to support and continued growth while advising the business on risks around customisations or alterations to the platform Undertake analysis of user and business requirements, with particular regard to their impact on existing NetSuite system and environments, and produce an appropriate system design. Complete technical analysis, design, configuration, scripting, and implementation of NetSuite customizations and functionality, Manage configuration changes to fields, workflows, roles/permissions, page layouts, custom objects, custom record types, reports and dashboards Develop, test and deploy customized fields, forms, scripts, workflows, custom records, and user roles to meet business requirements Support existing custom scripts and solutions Conduct the overall analysis, testing, and deployment for ongoing NetSuite upgrades Manage incidents for NetSuite application and coordinate with external vendors and key internal teams Coordinate with NetSuite support on issues that cannot be resolved internally Develop, launch, and manage in-depth KPIs, dashboards, and reports for NetSuite functions at both management and individual level. Support end user requests for new saved searches, reports, KPIs and dashboards Manage and maintain proper system access/rights and role definitions and user access Create and maintain documentation for NetSuite customisations, workflows, processes and troubleshooting steps Develop rollout standards in line with agreed architectural principles to ensure the delivery of resilient solutions Identify application integration opportunities that can streamline business processes and improve productivity Propose and implement potential NetSuite integrations with internal and external systems working alongside the Senior Enterprise Architect Manage and support 3rd party integrations with NetSuite Qualifications, Experience and skills Act as a subject matter expert on the NetSuite Ecosystem. Provide mentoring and code review to current Netsuite developers to ensure highest standards are met. Qualifications, Experience and skills Minimum 5 years hands-on NetSuite experience General knowledge of back office business processes for Finance and Supply Chain Strong technical knowledge covering NetSuite as a technology platform including proficiency in NetSuite's SuiteScript and SuiteTalk APIs, and have experience with other cloud-based technologies. Experience with client-side technologies like JavaScript, HTML and web services (XML, SOAP, WSDL) Experience with SalesForce is a plus Expert at professional programming practices including source code control, versioning and documentation. University degree in computer science, engineering or related fields Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across functional departments and management hierarchies. A consistent track record of working effectively on virtual teams is required Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience designing and architecting solutions Willingness to learn and ability to flourish in a high growth, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment Self-starter with the ability to run projects from origin through execution The role can be based in London or Leeds and for the time being will be working remotely. The duration for this assignment is 6 months. The rate will be circa £350 to £550 per day. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

At CGI, we are transforming how secure digital healthcare is delivered across the UK. Join us to help build and evolve critical identity and authentication services that enable millions of healthcare professionals to access vital systems safely and efficiently. You’ll play a hands-on role in modernising national platforms, working in a collaborative environment where you can shape solutions, contribute ideas, and see the real-world impact of your work every day. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.