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Senior IT Engineer with OKTA Our Client seeks a Senior IT Engineer to support the employee population, analyze current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide IT related training. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of network maintenance and experience managing staff. Knowledge of the Art industry is a plus. From day one, the Senior IT Engineer will have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of the IT operations, and an ongoing impact on it's overall growth. Purpose of the 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: – 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 – Supervise daily operations of network and server infrastructure – Align IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals – Evaluate risk, develop network recovery and backup processes – Assess and purchase new and replacement hardware – Test, troubleshoot and adjust information systems to operate effectively – Implement 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 and requirements: – 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 SSO, 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) The position is based in Central London. The salary is competitive and will be circa £45K - £60K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Programme Manager – Milton Keynes Our Client is looking to recruit a Programme Manager with at least 10 years experience in IT having come up the ranks. Formal Prince 2 / Agile / PMP or similar qualifications to Practitioner level. A minimum of 7 to 10 years broad based project management experience – from implementing applications to infrastructure. Must have experience of the full project lifecycle from business engagement, ideation and planning, through delivery (design, build, test) to implementation Keen, enthusiastic and outgoing personality with the ability to engage with the user community and management. There will be some UK travel required and international travel is possible in future. The base for this assignment will be Milton Keynes with travel to sites in the UK and Asia. Contract assignment duration will be 6 months initially. The rate will be circa £600 to £750 per day dependent on experience– although the Client may go higher exceptional candidates. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate in Euros and your availability.

DevOps Architect with AWS - Leeds Serve as an AWS specialist, consult and provide technical guidance on AWS design, governance, performance, scalability, security, operations and cost control best practices to ensure we maximize our AWS investment Work with our partners in IT and the business to guide the architecture and high level solutioning of new products and services so that they operate excellently Assess our cloud maturity, review existing AWS cloud implementations, identify gaps and suggest improvements to improve our cloud maturity horizons Work as part of a team on larger solutions, providing technical support as requested, for internal and external Team members to meet delivery timescales Map the state of products today, and their path over the next 3-5 years to support EOL and EOS risk mitigation Support the DevOps teams who run the existing applications to improve our technical maturity levels, as well as the availability, functionality, performance, security and cost of running those applications Guide the depreciation and removal of outdated technologies and practices across the business to minimize risk Guide the adoption of new technologies and practices across the business to maximize our technological advantage Define, refine, automate and improve our processes so that as a company we're more efficient, effective, safe and secure Promote a continuous, automated, and feedback-driven route to Production for product changes Keep up-to-date with current and future technologies, products and strategies Education: 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. Skills Producing technical artefacts and documenting the As-Is and To-Be states Devising the best cost optimization solutions and following best practices for cloud services Defining standards and cross product patterns to improve our consistency across a wide landscape of existing and new products. Security awareness and experience, with a “security by design” mindset Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision The ability to support people through change A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a 'can do' attitude. You have a good technical knowledge of IT architectures, Infrastructure, Cloud deployments, software engineering lifecycles, DevOps tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform), microservices, CI/CD In-depth understanding of cloud networking, infrastructure and security concepts Strong scripting/automation skills (Bash, Python, Powershell, or similar) Good understanding of managing environments via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing and firewalls. Understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA and REST) Azure DevOps Pipelines JIRA & Confluence Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices 3+ years of architecting and delivering public cloud solutions, particularly around AWS 5+ years of production experience within AWS Experience designing, implementing and operating large scale SaaS products Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. 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. The salary for this position is circa £70K - £80K plus excellent benefits package The Client is global operation with offices in Leeds – this position will be hybrid. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

This role has a significant impact on shaping the Mobile RAN Strategy Rate: inside IR35 Location: London or Bristol 3 days onsite 2 wfh Duration: 6 months Expert knowledge of KPI design, Network performance management. Capability to build KPI that is aligned & reflective of user experience. Expert in KPI and User experience improvement. Expert knowledge of Ericsson and Nokia counters, KPIs. Expert level hands-on experience in 5G and 5G+ investigations, parameter optimisations and E2E Investigations. Expert understanding of E2E 4G,5G, VoNR, SA, NSA, Slicing architectures and design. Expert understanding of Nokia and Ericsson vendor In depth knowledge of Mobile networks particularly 4G/5G & Public Safety functionality over LTE/5G+ with particularly deep understanding of network design, performance, and optimisation. In depth knowledge of 5G,5G+, LTE & SIP signalling, PTT (push to talk), SRTP/DTLS troubleshooting & Optimisation. Good understanding of 3GPP & ETSI specifications. Good understanding of DTLS/SRTP protocol. MANDATORY: Extensive experience in mobile telecommunications industry in the role of a performance SME with business-critical, high-availability / high-throughput systems and networks. Able to provide technical solutions, processes definition for network performance & optimisation of 4G based RAN Macro network. Proven experience in defining and understanding KPI definitions, formula and measurements of radio networks. Able to analyse in depth, drive test logs, Wireshark traces and protocol analysers traces for 4G networks. Good Knowledge of LTE parameters & timers. Familiarity with test software & devices (Nemo/TEMs/Accuver) & post processing tools (Actix). Experience of working with 3rd parties' network/IT Suppliers. Please send latest CV 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.

Data Analytics Senior Manager – Kings Cross London The Data Analytics team provides information that is accurate, consistent, timely and reliable, and ensure the information is easily available to users for direct consumption or integration with other systems. The DA team trains CSI managers and staff to use the data as an analytical tool for the purpose of understanding and option exploration. Champion enterprise-wide culture of fact-based decisions, data quality and accountability. Serve as the administrative chair facilitating a business data analytics governance council which shall review and approve information policies, data analytics priorities and resource allocations. Review and recommend approval for information related policies, procedures and standards. Directs, organizes, and leads DA workstream projects. Works on highly complex, cross-functional, and enterprise solutions. Establishes processes, roles and quality criteria for workstream planning process including inception, technical design, development, testing and delivery of DA solutions. Reviews and approves work plans, timelines, deliverables and resource commitments. Reviews and approves data architecture, data models and specifications. Establishes and publishes performance metrics and plans for DA service demand and service levels. Prepares and manages annual capital and operating budgets for DA assets, personnel and services. Recruits, hires, develops and motivates the DA team members. Reviews and approves functional requirements and business cases for DA improvements. Advises executives on how DA (processes, practices and technologies) play a critical role in improving business management and optimization. Aligns DA technologies with CSI strategic initiatives. Approves selection of tools, frameworks and mechanisms for data analytics. Responsible for strategic, tactical, operational, financial, human, and technical resource managerial responsibilities associated with the following DA and DA-related functional areas: Data governance Data preparation (sourcing, acquisition, integration) Data warehousing Reporting, analytics, data exploration Information delivery (portals, mobile) DA competency center or center of excellence (DA COE) A university degree in computer science, economics, operations, management, or a related field is required A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and management capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Industry/domain skills: Extensive expertise in finance, HR, sales, marketing, product lifecycle management, manufacturing and post-sales service. Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred. Experience in and understanding of a wide variety of analytical processes (governance, measurement, etc.). Experience with agile software development. A solid understanding of key trends including machine learning and artificial intelligence. General business skills: Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude expressed with clear, concise written, verbal and presentation skills. Experience managing global, complex projects and teams. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to establish and articulate a vision, set goals, develop and execute strategies, and track and measure results. Ability to build and motivate a team to achieve well communicated expectations. Strong leadership and consensus building abilities across global cultures and all levels of management. The salary for this role is expected to be in the range £70K - £85K. Location is Kings Cross London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Data Analytics Senior Manager – Kings Cross London The Data Analytics team provides information that is accurate, consistent, timely and reliable, and ensure the information is easily available to users for direct consumption or integration with other systems. The Data Analytics team trains CSI managers and staff to use the data as an analytical tool for the purpose of understanding and option exploration. Champion enterprise-wide culture of fact-based decisions, data quality and accountability. Serve as the administrative chair facilitating a business data analytics governance council which shall review and approve information policies, data analytics priorities and resource allocations. Review and recommend approval for information related policies, procedures and standards. Directs, organizes, and leads Data Ananlytics workstream projects. Works on highly complex, cross-functional, and enterprise solutions. Establishes processes, roles and quality criteria for workstream planning process including inception, technical design, development, testing and delivery of DA solutions. Reviews and approves work plans, timelines, deliverables and resource commitments. Reviews and approves data architecture, data models and specifications. Establishes and publishes performance metrics and plans for DA service demand and service levels. Prepares and manages annual capital and operating budgets for DA assets, personnel and services. Recruits, hires, develops and motivates the DA team members. Reviews and approves functional requirements and business cases for DA improvements. Advises executives on how DA (processes, practices and technologies) play a critical role in improving business management and optimization. Aligns DA technologies with CSI strategic initiatives. Approves selection of tools, frameworks and mechanisms for data analytics. Responsible for strategic, tactical, operational, financial, human, and technical resource managerial responsibilities associated with the following DA and DA-related functional areas: Data governance Data preparation (sourcing, acquisition, integration) Data warehousing Reporting, analytics, data exploration Information delivery (portals, mobile) DA competency center or center of excellence (DA COE) A university degree in computer science, economics, operations, management, or a related field is required A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and management capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Industry/domain skills: Extensive expertise in finance, HR, sales, marketing, product lifecycle management, manufacturing and post-sales service. Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred. Experience in and understanding of a wide variety of analytical processes (governance, measurement, etc.). Experience with agile software development. A solid understanding of key trends including machine learning and artificial intelligence. General business skills: Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude expressed with clear, concise written, verbal and presentation skills. Experience managing global, complex projects and teams. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to establish and articulate a vision, set goals, develop and execute strategies, and track and measure results. Ability to build and motivate a team to achieve well communicated expectations. Strong leadership and consensus building abilities across global cultures and all levels of management. The salary for this role is expected to be in the range £70K - £85K. Location is Kings Cross London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Cloud Architect Azure Our Client is looking to recruit a Cloud Architect with Azure to work on a new project. Key responsibilities - · Work as advisor/consultant to the customer on end to end journey to Azure. · Assessment of on-premises infra landscape, application rationalization and recommend strategy, roadmap and structured plan for migration to Azure. · Develop complex, end to end, enterprise scale solutions for migration to Azure. · Develop and review technical architecture design and recommend Azure best practices · Customer facing role to lead & participate in architectural discussions and design workshops. · Provide solutions critical issues identified migration to Azure. · Design & develop innovative solutions, optimization solutions and automation solutions for build, engineer, migrate and operate on Azure. Required Experience - · 10-15 years of total experience. · 5+ years of experience in Azure with minimum 3 years as Architect. · Should have exposure/experience building Accelerators, frameworks, and IPs for Cloud. · CI/CD experience is required · Docker, Kubernetes, IAC tools(Terraform/Cloudformation/ARM templates), Configuration Management tools(Chef/Puppet/Ansible) knowledge and experience is required. · Expert in Azure Web Apps, Logic Apps, API Gateway, Application Gateways, VM Scale-sets, DB-PaaS, Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs and Notification Hubs for multi-tenant environments. · Experience on Assessment – Discovery, Dependency Mapping, Wave planning, migration plan · Experience on Mass Migrations with migration processes, factory model & migration toolsets. · Experience on Cloud operations – Monitoring management, governance, compliance, and security. · Proficiency in cloud adoption frameworks. · Good understating on Transformational and Optimization projects related to Cloud. · Advance level Certification [AZ-303 & AZ-304] on Azure is required. · Strong knowledge of Cloud related tools on automation and optimizations. · Excellent communication & presentation skills with considerable exposure in Client facing role. · Ability to establish good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate to drive a larger technology initiative/program. · Excellent organization skills, attention to details and ability to multi-task The Client is based in Geneva Switzerland – but the role will be remote from anywhere in Europe with meetings in person from time to time. Rate will be dependent on experience. Duration will be 6 to 12 months. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Job Title: Leadership & Culture Change Manager Contract Length: 12 months, with possibility of extension Location: Suffolk / London Clearance Level: BPSS Start Date: October 2026 Sector: Nuclear Energy / Construction Role Purpose The Leadership & Culture Change Manager will be accountable for overseeing the planning, coordination and delivery of the Leadership and Culture Programme. The role will be responsible for ensuring that quality, time and budget targets are achieved, while effectively managing associated risks, dependencies and benefits realisation without compromising safety. This includes developing and supporting the implementation of change management strategies and plans that maximise employee adoption, minimise resistance and enable effective and sustainable programme and project change outcomes within BAU operations. The role will also involve managing external partners and suppliers to support the successful delivery of the Programme's outcomes and benefits. Key Responsibilities Planning * Work with Programme workstream leads and business stakeholders to develop and maintain the Programme schedule. * Identify dependencies across Programme workstreams, internal programmes and projects, and BAU activities. * Identify and record risks and issues, ensuring appropriate management and mitigation strategies are in place. * Undertake stakeholder identification and mapping, including internal and external interested parties. * Develop and maintain a benefits realisation plan. * Establish and maintain an effective Programme operating rhythm. * Establish Programme governance committees as required, including the development of associated Terms of Reference. Programme Coordination and Delivery * Manage Programme workstreams in line with the agreed operating rhythm. * Coordinate Programme status updates and delivery communications. * Ensure Programme benefits are realised in line with the agreed benefits realisation plan. * Record, track and manage Programme and workstream actions. * Support the sourcing, procurement and implementation of technology solutions that form part of the agreed scope of the Leadership and Culture Programme. Programme Change Management * Develop and support appropriate change management strategies and plans, ensuring these are incorporated into the overall Programme schedule. * Support the Programme Lead and Communications Lead in the development and delivery of wider Programme communications. * Support employee adoption and engagement to help embed and sustain change. Programme Governance * Ensure timely Programme communications, reporting and governance. * Identify and manage risks and issues, escalating where appropriate to minimise impact on delivery. * Identify and manage dependencies across the Programme and BAU activities. * Manage and report on financial budgets and cost control. * Manage contracts, suppliers and external vendors in accordance with internal policies and guidelines. * Manage Programme governance forums, including Steering Committees where required. * Ensure appropriate project and quality assurance controls and gateway checks are undertaken to minimise risks to delivery, cost and quality. Change Control * Identify proposed changes to scope, budget or schedule and seek appropriate approval. * Communicate and manage approved changes across the Programme. * Ensure appropriate change control processes and governance are followed. Reporting * Develop and report individual workstream status updates. * Develop and report the overall Programme status to Executive and Leadership teams. * Support the Programme Lead in developing presentations and reporting materials for Executive and Leadership teams. * Provide clear and accurate reporting on Programme progress, risks, issues, dependencies and benefits. Leadership * Demonstrate best practice in programme, project and change management. * Guide and coach team members to support successful Programme delivery and wider organisational goals. * Build collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams and stakeholder groups. Key Outcomes * Programme and workstreams delivered to agreed time, scope and budget, including the effective management of approved change controls. * Agreed Programme benefits successfully realised. * Successful transition of Programme outcomes into BAU operations with minimal business disruption. * Effective change management resulting in successful adoption, embedding and sustainability of change. Knowledge, Skills and Experience * Proven experience in large-scale programme or project management within energy, infrastructure, engineering or similarly complex environments. * Strong experience across planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management, stakeholder coordination and business transformation. * Experience delivering organisational, business process and technology change and implementation. * Professional certifications or qualifications in programme, project or change management, such as MSP, PMP, PRINCE2 or Prosci. * Strong communication, leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at different levels. * Ability to produce clear, accurate documentation, presentations and Programme reports. * Experience using project and programme management tools and software. * Experience using data and analysis to support decision-making. * Knowledge or experience of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma. * Knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes. * Experience in contract, supplier and external vendor management. * Demonstrated success in developing and delivering change management strategies and implementation plans, including communications, stakeholder engagement, education, training, embedding and sustaining change. * Demonstrated success in achieving agreed business benefits and outcomes through programme and project-based change management. * Experience developing interventions to address complex change challenges within dynamic environments. * Strong analytical, conceptual and innovative problem-solving skills. * Excellent verbal communication, facilitation and organisational skills. * Strong focus on meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders. * Collaborative approach with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships. * Experience working directly with business stakeholders and management at all levels to implement and embed change. * Advanced working knowledge of recognised change management approaches, principles, methodologies and tools, including Prosci or similar frameworks. * Exposure to safety-critical or operational environments would be beneficial. 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.

Power Electronics Researcher - AI & Machine Learning £45,000-£62,000 + Healthcare + Progression + Sponsorship + 33 Days Holiday + Life Insurance + Excellent Company Benefits Are you a Power Electronics Researcher looking to apply your research into AI and machine learning to the design and optimisation of next-generation power electronic systems? This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative engineering environment working at the intersection of power electronics, artificial intelligence and advanced system design. You will contribute to research and development projects focused on improving the design, simulation and optimisation of power electronic converter technologies, with applications across sectors including electric vehicles, rail and renewable energy. The role would suit a final-year PhD student, recent PhD graduate, Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Fellow with relevant experience in power electronics with experience using AI in their work. You will work closely with experienced engineers and researchers, helping to translate academic research into practical engineering applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong research background in power electronics, alongside experience using AI, machine learning or data-driven techniques within their research. This could include developing their own models, algorithms or tools to support power electronics design, rather than simply using AI tools such as ChatGPT as part of their research. The Role: Research and develop AI/ML approaches for power electronics applications Design, model and simulate power electronic converter systems Investigate the use of AI and machine learning to optimise converter design and performance Develop models, algorithms or tools to support the power electronics design process Research emerging technologies and contribute to technical reports and research outputs Support the transition of research concepts into practical engineering applications The Person: Degree or PhD in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related field Strong research background in power electronics and converter technologies Experience with AC/DC, DC/DC or DC/AC converter systems Research experience involving AI, machine learning, data-driven modelling or optimisation Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB, PLECS or Ansys Final-year PhD candidates, recent PhD graduates, Postdoctoral Researchers and Research Fellows are encouraged to apply Reference Number:BBBH280446 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.

Industrial Software Engineer / Systems Engineer £40,000 - £45,000 + Hybrid Working + Long-Term Technical Development + Private Pension + 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Health Cash Plan + More! Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire (Commutable from: Grimsby, Doncaster, Hull, Lincoln, Gainsborough, Brigg, Barton-upon-Humber, Immingham) Are you a Software Engineer / Systems Engineer with strong C# and SQL skills looking to take real ownership of production-critical systems, with long-term technical development and the chance to influence future architecture? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major industrial manufacturer where you'll develop and support applications that underpin large-scale operations across multiple plant areas, working in a varied OT environment that blends modern platforms with legacy systems. As part of a wider modernisation programme, you will get exposure to a broad tech stack (C#, Python, PHP, SQL) alongside reporting and data visualisation tools such as Grafana / Power BI, with the chance to improve reliability, performance and data integrity across business-critical integrations. You will be responsible for developing and supporting applications, maintaining databases and interfaces, troubleshooting real-time integrations, and contributing to change control and version control practices (Git), working closely with operations and technical stakeholders. This role would suit a proactive engineer who enjoys solving complex problems in a live production environment and wants long-term technical progression on high-impact systems. The Role: *Develop and support applications using C# and SQL across multiple plant areas *Troubleshoot and improve integrated systems, interfaces and data flows *Support reporting and dashboards (Grafana / Power BI) *Contribute to legacy system support and modernisation/migration work *Hybrid working: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote following probation The Person: *Strong experience in C# development and SQL / relational databases *Experience working with integrated systems and troubleshooting complex environments *Process control / industrial / manufacturing experience advantageous Reference Number: BBBH279997 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 Architect with AWS Our Client is an established international company with offices in Leeds UK. The looking to recruit a DevOps Architect with at least 3 to 5 years expertise as DevOps Architect around an AWS environment. You'll support Project Management teams to successfully implement and monitor initiatives and provide supporting technical documentation. You will also assist with establishing IT Architecture best practice and drive continuous improvement. The role will also involve staying at the forefront of new technologies and new vendors Serve as an AWS specialist, consult and provide technical guidance on AWS design, governance, performance, scalability, security, operations and cost control best practices to ensure we maximize our AWS investment Work with our partners in IT and the business to guide the architecture and high level solutioning of new products and services so that they operate excellently Assess our cloud maturity, review existing AWS cloud implementations, identify gaps and suggest improvements to improve our cloud maturity horizons Work as part of a team on larger solutions, providing technical support as requested, for internal and external Team members to meet delivery timescales Map the state of products today, and their path over the next 3-5 years to support EOL and EOS risk mitigation Support the DevOps teams who run the existing applications to improve our technical maturity levels, as well as the availability, functionality, performance, security and cost of running those applications Guide the depreciation and removal of outdated technologies and practices across the business to minimize risk Guide the adoption of new technologies and practices across the business to maximize our technological advantage Define, refine, automate and improve our processes so that as a company we're more efficient, effective, safe and secure Promote a continuous, automated, and feedback-driven route to Production for product changes Keep up-to-date with current and future technologies, products and strategies Qualifications 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. Producing technical artefacts and documenting the As-Is and To-Be states Devising the best cost optimization solutions and following best practices for cloud services Defining standards and cross product patterns to improve our consistency across a wide landscape of existing and new products. Security awareness and experience, with a “security by design” mindset Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision The ability to support people through change Must have the following: 3+ years of architecting and delivering public cloud solutions, particularly around AWS 5+ years of production experience within AWS Experience designing, implementing and operating large scale SaaS products Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. 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. This is an exciting position for someone who enjoys challenges. The salary will dependent upon expertise but in the range £65K - £80K + Bonus + Car allowance. The position will be based at the Clients Leeds offices although you can work remotely and attend meetings as and when required. So send your CV to us in Word format along with your Salary and notice period.

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.

Technical Programme Manager – Milton Keynes Our Client is looking to recruit a Technical Programme Manager with at least 10 years experience in IT having come up the ranks. Must have expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes, enhancements, upgrades and installation of new software and processes. You need to demonstrate strong technical project/programme manager with previous hands-on of networks or platforms Formal Prince 2 / Agile / PMP or similar qualifications to Practitioner level. A minimum of 7 to 10 years broad based project management experience – from implementing applications to infrastructure. Must have experience of the full project lifecycle from business engagement, ideation and planning, through delivery (design, build, test) to implementation Keen, enthusiastic and outgoing personality with the ability to engage with the user community and management. There will be some UK travel required and international travel is possible in future. The base for this assignment will be Milton Keynes with travel to sites in the UK and Asia. Contract assignment duration will be 6 months initially. The rate will be circa £600 to £750 per day dependent on experience– although the Client may go higher exceptional candidates. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate in Euros and your availability.