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Junior Automation Engineer (PLC / HMI / SCADA) £40,000 - £48,000 + Structured Training + Hybrid Working + Technical Progression + Varied Automation Projects Staines-Upon-Thames Are you a Junior Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer or Software Project Engineer looking to accelerate your development on real industrial automation projects, with structured mentoring and a clear route to owning full project lifecycle delivery? On offer is a long-term opportunity to join a well-established nationwide engineering services provider where you'll be developed by an experienced Software Project Manager, building your capability from supporting quotations and specifications through to commissioning and handover. The business is known for delivering turnkey engineering and automation solutions across sectors such as food & beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care and chemical manufacturing, with a practical, safety-led culture and close collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Due to continued growth and project demand, they are now looking to add to their specialist software function. In this role you'll help translate user requirements into functional design specifications, configure control system architectures, and develop/modify PLC, HMI and SCADA software (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens). You'll also support commissioning, fault-finding and safe site delivery across UK customer sites, with hybrid working once fully inducted. This role would suit a junior-to-mid level automation engineer who can contribute from day one with PLC/HMI/SCADA exposure and wants structured development, increasing technical responsibility and a genuine route into project management. The Role: *Support delivery of industrial automation projects from quotation/specification through to commissioning *Develop and modify PLC, HMI and SCADA software (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens) *Produce project documentation including FDS and RAMS *Assist with control architecture, networks and on-site fault-finding/commissioning across UK sites *Hybrid working available once fully inducted (office, home and site-based) The Person: *Experience with PLC and either HMI and/or SCADA (the more exposure the better) *Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens controls experience *Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites Reference Number: BBBH277293A 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.

Contexte Un APIM est une plateforme qui facilite la gestion, la publication et la supervision des API, essentielles pour intégrer des services tiers internes ou externes. Les principales problématiques du groupe résident dans l'efficacité opérationnelle, la sécurité des données (les apis exposés sur le web), la facilitation des intégrations avec les partenaires internes et externes et la résorption de l'obsolescence dont l'APIM est un accélérateur (Biztalk) ainsi que la gouvernance liée à la mise en place de ce type d'outils transverses. La réalisation d'un Proof Of Value nous semble essentielle pour évaluer la pertinence des solutions envisagées dans notre environnement spécifique. Cela permettra de tester l'intégration, la sécurité, et l'évolutivité avant une adoption à l'échelle du groupe. Ce POV API Management devra répondre à plusieurs enjeux : Sécurité du SI : mieux maitriser l'exposition de nos API vers l'extérieur (par exemple pour les fuites de données), anticiper le déploiement de la directive NIS 2 pour les places de marché - Productivité de nos équipes dev et ops : améliorer le déploiement et la mise en œuvre de nos APIs, exposer plus facilement des API depuis nos infrastructures mainframe - Gouvernance : meilleure connaissance et maitrise de notre patrimoine d'API - Pour ce faire nous allons tester deux solutions APIM sur deux cas d'usages différents : Software AG My WebMethod & Google APIGEE Description L'expert solution APIM devra principalement nous aider à déployer les deux solutions Software AG & APIGEE, notamment en : • D'accompagner les équipes de production pour le paramétrage et déploiement (CI/CD, réseau, IAM/IDP…) • D'accompagner les équipes de développement pour déployer les API dans les solutions • D'accompagner les équipes de sécurité pour paramétrer dans la solution les règles SSI • D'accompagner les équipes architecture pour la gouvernance des API Livrables - Software AG My WebMethod & APIGEE fonctionnels pour le POV (on prem pour MyWebMethod & Hybride pour APIGEE) - Connecteurs APIsation (Software AG) du Mainframe déployés - API Mainframe et commerce déployées sur les portails et solutions APIM - Intégration de la solution APIM APIGEE dans la CI/CD groupe - Paramétrage de la sécurisation des APIs - Documentation des différents travaux Compétences - Expertise APIGEE - plateforming & développement - Connaissance Software AG - platforming & développement - Connaissance en outillage DEVOPS - Confirmé en environnements Cloud - Expertise en Architecture Middleware

Infrastructure Project Manager Our Client is looking to recruit an Technical Infrastructure Project Manager with at least 7 to 10 years solid expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes, enhancements, upgrades and installation of new software and processes. Must be someone who has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software. Must be familiar with Active Directory and server 2013. An excellent manager and be able to lead and direct a team of techies. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. The Client has sites scattered across the UK and therefore there will be travel required to meet various teams and heads of departments. Must be able to travel across UK, Europe and Asia occasionally. The role will be based in Milton Keynes. The rate for the role will be in the range £450 - £500 per day. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

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.

Job title: Full Stack Developer - Azure Cloud Contract: 12 months Location: London - Hybrid Start Date: ASAP IR35: Inside IR35 Sector: Public Sector We are currently recruiting for an experienced Full Stack Developer to support a major Public Sector technology programme based in London. The successful candidate will work across the full application-development lifecycle, designing and delivering modern cloud-native solutions using Azure, Vue.js, C#/.NET and modern frontend technologies. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop and maintain scalable full-stack applications within Microsoft Azure. * Develop cloud-native solutions using Azure Functions, App Services, Key Vault and Azure Monitor. * Design and build enterprise backend services using C# and .NET 10. * Develop and integrate secure, scalable REST APIs. * Build modern frontend applications using Vue.js, TypeScript and JavaScript. * Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs and cloud services. * Apply cloud-native design principles across application architecture and development. * Support application monitoring, troubleshooting and performance optimisation. * Use AI development agents and tooling as part of the day-to-day software-development workflow. * Work closely with architects, engineers, product teams and other stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle. * Develop solutions that support complex healthcare workflows and interoperability requirements. * Ensure software is delivered in accordance with relevant regulatory, security and quality standards. Essential Skills & Experience * Strong commercial experience as a Full Stack Developer / Application Developer. * Strong hands-on Microsoft Azure experience, including: o Azure Functions o Azure App Services o Azure Key Vault o Azure Monitor o Cloud-native application design * Strong development experience with C# and .NET 10. * Strong experience designing and developing REST APIs. * Enterprise backend engineering experience. * Strong frontend development experience using Vue.js. * Frontend development experience using TypeScript and/or JavaScript. * Experience developing modern, accessible user interfaces and reusable frontend components. * Confident and experienced use of AI development agents and tools within the software-development lifecycle. * Strong understanding of healthcare workflows and interoperability patterns. * Experience delivering software within complex or regulated environments. Desirable Skills & Experience * Experience within regulated healthcare or medical-device software environments. * Knowledge of standards including: o ISO 13485 o ISO 14971 o IEC 62304 * Experience integrating with healthcare APIs and interoperability services. * Experience delivering applications within large-scale Public Sector environments. * Strong understanding of security, monitoring and operational support within Azure. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Junior Infrastructure Project Manager Our Client is looking to recruit an Junior Technical Infrastructure Project Manager with at least 3 to 5 years expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes, enhancements, upgrades and installation of new software and processes. Must be someone who has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software. Must be familiar with Active Directory and server 2013. An excellent manager and be able to lead and direct a team of techies. You must ideally have an ITIL certification. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. The Client has sites scattered across the UK and therefore there will be travel required to meet various teams and heads of departments. Must be able to travel across UK, Europe and Asia occasionally. The role will be based in Milton Keynes. The salary for the role will be in the range £35K - £40K per annum plus Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability

Sector: Fintech / Asset Management Technology Location: Luxembourg Contract: Full-time, Permanent (CDI) Platform: Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), Cloud-Native Infrastructure THE ROLE You will design, build, test, and deploy scalable, resilient software on a DLT-based platform, owning backend services and blockchain integration with clean, maintainable code. Key responsibilities: Shape architecture for new services and platform enhancements Drive best practices: CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, Agile delivery Mentor junior developers and support the full product lifecycle, from concept to production Connect legacy systems to modern platforms via APIs REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 10+ years in professional software development, including 3+ years in a lead developer role Strong grounding in distributed systems, microservices, and API design Agile/Scrum experience Fluent English; French is a plus Right to work in Luxembourg TECHNICAL STACK Languages: Go, Java, Node.js, or Python DLT / Blockchain: Ethereum or permissioned platforms (e.g., Consensys Quorum) a strong asset Cloud: Microsoft Azure preferred APIs: RESTful and event-driven services Containers: Docker, Kubernetes Databases: SQL and NoSQL IaC / CI-CD: Terraform, Ansible Nice to have: SWIFT, SFTP, or FIX connectivity experience

Job Title: Technical Lead Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We're looking for a Tech Lead to guide a talented, cross-functional squad as they design, build and deliver products that make a real difference for our customers. You'll lead a team made up of backend and frontend developers, QA and automation testers, designers, product managers and business analysts. Together, you'll create and evolve high-quality software using modern engineering practices and a microservice architecture built on Azure. As Tech Lead, you'll be hands-on with the code while supporting others to grow. You'll set technical direction, drive standards and help shape how your squad works, with real autonomy and trust. You'll collaborate closely with the Architecture Team to ensure your services fit seamlessly into our broader platform and long-term technical strategy. We work together in our Liverpool HQ three days a week because collaboration, quick feedback and creative problem-solving are key to how we deliver. Your Impact: The systems you'll design, and lead will power key parts of our products, used by thousands of customers every day. Your technical decisions will directly influence product quality, performance and customer experience. You'll help your team deliver features that are reliable, scalable and genuinely improve how people interact with our services. What You'll Do: Lead a multidisciplinary squad to deliver high-quality, production-ready software Design and build scalable microservices in .NET and Azure Contribute to the evolution of our microservice architecture and integration patterns Collaborate with frontend developers working in React and Next.js to deliver seamless user experiences Partner with product managers, BAs and designers to translate customer needs into clear technical plans Work closely with QA and automation testers to ensure quality and reliability are built in from the start Stay hands-on with code while mentoring developers and promoting best practices Drive technical discussions, champion clean architecture and improve our engineering standards Contribute to wider engineering initiatives, including developer experience and shared tooling Our Tech Stack: Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, Redis, MongoDb, SQL Server, Entity Framework, MassTransit, Mediator Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Nginx, RabbitMQ Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven patterns, Clean Architecture Observability and Monitoring: Grafana, Loki, Sentry, PostHog Tooling and Practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies What We're Looking For: Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice-based environment Strong technical background in .NET and Azure Comfortable working across the stack, with deeper expertise in backend systems Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup Product-focused mindset with an understanding of trade-offs between speed, scalability and user experience Excellent communicator who brings clarity and empathy to technical discussions Passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement Curious and proactive, always looking for better ways to build, measure and deliver Why Join Us: Real autonomy to shape how your squad designs, builds and delivers software A modern, cloud-native architecture that encourages experimentation and ownership Work with talented developers, designers, testers and product professionals who care about what they build Influence technical decisions that shape the direction of our products and platforms Opportunities to grow into staff, principal or architecture-focused leadership roles A supportive, transparent culture where craftsmanship, curiosity and learning are celebrated Regular opportunities for professional development, conferences and innovation time A Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Technical Lead, Technical Team Lead, Technical Engineering Lead, Lead Programmer, Lead Software Engineer, Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Project Manager, Technical Manager may also be considered for this role.

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.

C# .net Developer – Insurance Our Client is an insurance underwriter in the City of London. They are now looking to grow their software development team and are looking to recruit a C# .net Software Developer. You will have at least 5 to 7 years expertise in developing complex software with C#. A strong mathematical background would be advantageous but not required. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Expert in C# Development coupled with Java/jQuery Web development Web API, CSS. You will have solid SQL Server experience (stored procedures, table design and some maintenance). Microsoft Office including VBA and advanced skills in Excel and HTML/IIS. Develop and support applications using Visual Studio and other Products where appropriate. Provide support for Microsoft Office Applications along with design and build reports for our SharePoint Applications. The ideal candidate will have a drive to succeed, take part in IT strategy and work in a technology rich and agile environment. The developer will be part of a small team with responsibilities for ensuring the business has full support regarding IT systems. Key aspects of the role will be to: Initiate and promote improvements to MI and analysis Analyse requirements and provide the most suitable solution using the most appropriate technology. Document/support and upgrade a wide range of internal applications/processes As this is a small team, you will need to be flexible in your approach, as you will have primary responsibility for some specific systems but will need to be aware of the overall system. Ability to produce ad hoc reporting and analysis of information in the Data Warehouse Work both as part of a team and under your own initiative Communicate with all areas of the business, at all levels The Client uses Windows Servers and virtualised Windows Clients, with Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint etc.). Additionally they use Office 365 for email, Microsoft SQL Server for our main databases and SharePoint for our intranet. For underwriting the Client uses (Eclipse) and for Accounts (Sun), and a number of other smaller applications for specific jobs, such as RMS for Modelling and Remetrica for Actuarial function. The salary for this role will be up to £50K – for the right candidate maybe slightly higher for exceptional candidates. The Client will consider someone junior with an ability to learn and hit the ground running at £25K - £30K. You will have a 2:1 in maths or computer science, or similar. The company is based in the City of London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Python Developer Our Client is looking to recruit a seasoned Senior Python Software Developer with at least 5 to - 8 years experience of developing software in Python . You must have excellent technical excellence in Python in developing a is required. Excellent verbal communication skills (English a must) Ability to provide recommendations for the e2e architecture infrastructure Proven experience with designing back-end architectures. An understanding of application performance tuning and resource usage Ability to troubleshoot existing scripts and do point bug fixes / application redesign Highly experienced in multiprocessing, multiprocessing, and asynchronous python development (asyncio module) Experience with Docker containers, micro services, and CI/CD pipeline a plus Experience with Django, Flask is a plus Working knowledge with MongoDB, JSON, sync/async architecture Working knowledge of networking theory (TCP/IP) or strong desire to learn it You collaborate with other engineers and people in the organization to improve our solution delivery You believe in Lean/Agile principles and actively work to incorporate them in the organization You care about your craft and strive towards producing high-quality code. A very high degree of autonomy, self-learning and problem solving is expected You should enjoy working in a team and collaborating on projects and codebases. This position can be based anywhere in Europe. The rate will depend upon the level of expertise. The duration of this contract assignment is 6 months. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Secure innovation is part of CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focused primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies most challenging problems. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage. Our systems are engineered for performance, security, reliability, and scalability; built with modern CI and CD tooling and techniques. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Solutions Architect to work with our software development and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven record of delivering high quality software products on time and within budget, with a specific focus on delivering solutions across cloud platforms.