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Role: DevOps Engineer Role Type: Manchester - UK - Hybrid (2 Days on-site) Salary/ Rate: Negotiable Type: Contract Inside IR35 About the client Project: The Core Banking Platform is responsible for the systems that process payments, manage accounts, and deliver essential banking functionality. We serve all areas of the Bank that consume transactional data from our Core Banking Systems—supporting colleague and customer journeys, regulatory reporting, and real-time event streaming. Our platform is moving towards a modern, event-driven architecture, leveraging APIs, cloud-native services, and advanced DevOps tooling to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions. We work closely with partners across the Group, including Data & Machine Learning, Consumer Lending, and Cloud Services, to deliver strategic account data products and enable the next generation of banking services. We’re committed to continuous improvement, modernizing our tooling (e.g., migrating from Jenkins to Harness for CI/CD, enabling blue-green deployments, and adoption of backstage as the Internal Developer Portal) and ensuring our engineers have the skills and support to deliver at pace and scale. About the Role: As a DevOps Engineer in Core Banking, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and supporting the tools and processes that enable our teams to deliver high-quality software at pace. You’ll work collaboratively across engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure our platform is secure, resilient, and continuously improving. What you’ll do: • Design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools (e.g., Jenkins, Harness Git, Nexus, SonarQube, Docker, Kubernetes). • Champion DevOps best practices, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automated testing, monitoring, and observability, ensuring compliance with banking regulations and internal security standards. • Support the deployment and operation of microservices on both private and public cloud environments, leveraging container orchestration (Kubernetes) and service mesh (Istio) where appropriate. • Drive continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks, automating manual processes, and sharing knowledge across engineering teams. • Ensure robust monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes are in place to maintain high availability and reliability of banking services. What we’re looking for: • Strong engineering background with a deep understanding of DevOps practices, processes, and supporting tools. • Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and associated DevOps tooling (Jenkins, Harness, Backstage, Git, Nexus, SonarQube, Docker, Kubernetes). • Proficiency with source control systems (Git), including branching strategies and code review practices. • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (especially GCP), Kubernetes, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code. • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, alerting, and SRE concepts (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.). • Experience with test automation tools (JUnit, Cucumber, Selenium, Postman). • Knowledge of messaging and streaming platforms (Kafka) and service mesh (Istio). • Understanding of network protocols, security best practices, and compliance requirements for banking. • Curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and inclusive teamwork. • Experience with network protocols & security. • Exposure to large-scale, regulated environments (preferably financial services). • Knowledge of additional DevOps tools and emerging technologies.

This Cloud Architect role sits at the heart of a major transformation programme, replacing Google Workspace with Microsoft 365 and delivering a secure, modern digital environment using zero‑trust architecture. What you’ll be doing Designing and owning cloud architecture solutions and high-level designs Defining identity, security and data architecture for the platform Balancing trade-offs across cost, risk, resilience and performance Setting technical standards and ensuring governance and compliance Working closely with delivery teams to review and assure solutions Supporting cyber security through threat modelling and risk reduction

Help shape how government measures success for one of the UK’s most important digital programmes. As Lead Performance Analyst on the Digital Identity programme (GDS), you’ll set the analytics direction and performance frameworks that guide decisions across products, workstreams and the wider programme, helping teams track what matters, improve outcomes for users, and provide clear insight to senior leaders across government. What you’ll be doing Designing and embedding KPIs and performance measurement frameworks across multiple projects Ensuring high-quality analysis and good practice, including privacy compliance Bringing together cross-domain data to produce a coherent picture of performance Influencing programme strategy and roadmaps with evidence-based insights Communicating performance clearly to senior leaders in GDS and across government Line managing senior analysts and coaching analysts at all levels

The postholder will ensure that the digital and technical Audio Visual (AV) infrastructure of the university, installed across its various digital hubs, classrooms, lecture theatres, meeting rooms and studio spaces are fit for purpose, managed and maintained, in a proactive and planned way. The postholder will provide a structured response and resolution to IT/AV related incidents and requests. The role provides a technical point of escalation within the team and supports the management of BAU activity and overseeing AV projects across the directorate and university. * Deliver effective and responsive support for AV and teaching IT facilities, resolving incidents and service requests in alignment with departmental service level agreements (SLAs) and standards. * Work with project managers, stakeholders, and external contractors to deliver AV projects on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with agreed requirements. * Implement updates to IT and AV system configurations and control programs to meet evolving user and estate needs, supporting consistent functionality across campus. * Engage with faculty and Business Relationship Managers to assess new or enhanced AV requirements, providing recommendations in line with campus standards and budget considerations. * Act as a 3rd line escalation point within the team, coordinating with external providers as necessary to resolve advanced technical issues. * Plan and perform proactive maintenance activities to maintain high AV availability, minimising disruption in teaching spaces, and reporting insights for continuous improvement. * Conduct staff training on IT and AV equipment, ensuring that guides and resources are available for users in teaching spaces. * Stay updated on AV industry advancements and provide technical insights on AV system design and project planning to modernise teaching spaces with inclusive technologies. * Support the Multi-Media Facilities Team Leader in procurement and asset management for AV components, ensuring efficient resource availability and tracking. * Maintain accurate records in the ITMS CMDB, tracking and updating asset configurations and status. * Provide coaching and support to junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practice to ensure consistent, excellent service delivery. * Share expertise with Service Desk and End User Computing teams to ensure consistent, high-quality on-site support, and develop both technical and user-facing documentation. * Perform any other duties commensurate with the job grade as reasonably required from time to time. Act in accordance with DMU Values: o Collaborative - Work together to achieve joint outcomes, understand how your work contributes to DMU, and be aware of your personal impact on others. o Compassionate - Be open, honest, and caring, work on a basis of trust, and hold yourself accountable for your actions. o Creative - Strive for better, challenge bureaucracy, explore digital solutions, and innovate creatively. o Community minded - Embrace alternative views, treat others with respect, and tackle inequalities. * Treat all DMU staff, students, contractors and visitors with dignity and respect. Provide a service that complies with the Equality Act 2010, eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations with particular attention to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation. * All members of staff are responsible for their contribution to improved environmental performance and in reducing greenhouse gas emissions at DMU. It is therefore required that all members of staff are aware of how the Environmental Policy relates to their own role at the University. Staff conduct must reflect the values inherent in the Environmental Policy and where required staff must cooperate with environmental compliance and conformance requirements to help minimise our emissions to air, water and land. * The postholder should have a positive attitude towards health and safety and be aware of and comply with all health and safety policies for the university, as applicable. There will be a requirement to complete all mandatory health and safety training as deemed to be relevant for the position held. The postholder is expected to help maintain a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors by working closely with the local safety coordinator as required. Any accidents or dangerous incidents must be reported promptly through the university's reporting system. 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.

Role: * Must be very familiar with working in a Data Centre and Corporate environment * Minimum 3 years hands on experience, within the structured cabling industry. * Good understanding of various Structured Cabling Solutions * Capable of installing, Terminating & Testing Fibre Optic cables * Experienced in the use of Fluke test equipment and fault diagnosis. * Must have Health & Safety Training (CSCS or ECS or local/country specific H&S qualification) which is affiliated to the Construction Industry Training Board. * At least 3 industry or manufacturer's installation accreditations i.e. Commscope, Corning, Panduit or another leading brand. * Have completed an Industry recognised Structured cabling and Fibre Optic Training Course, i.e. CNET CNIT, BICSI Engineer, BICSI Technician, City & Guilds or equivalent accreditation (B-TEC). * IPAF and/or PASMA Training preferred. (or local/country specific powered access equipment qualification) * Experience in installation of cable pathways (Basket trays/trunking/fibre runner) * Ability to understand and follow patching schedule/cut sheet. * Experience in installing power and data connection cables within server & networking racks. * Experience in Rack n stack of active Network hardware, switches, routers & servers * Ability to follow instructions and providing on-site support to remote network and systems administrators. * Apply basic IP Addressing under instruction/direction. * Experience of installing and configuring UPS systems desirable * Excellent communication skills and professional attitude with experience of speaking to all levels of stakeholder. * Must be willing and able to travel within the UK and (fly) overseas to carry out project work as part of a team. * Night / shift work / weekend work may be required on a project-by-project basis. * Flexible hours Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. 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. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple 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.

Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer Fulham (2/3 days on-site) £60,000 - £80,000 + Private Healthcare & Benefits This is an excellent opportunity for a Mid-to-Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer to join a start-up in a role where you will play a major part in future developments. This company is a Series A startup, breaking down barriers and making the world more accessible for everyone. Originally founded within the UK transport sector, they have developed award-winning, innovative solutions that prioritise dignity, safety, and inclusion for millions of users. In this varied role, you will move beyond feature development to focus on the stability, performance, and observability of the core Rails ecosystem. You will act as a trusted backend partner for Product and Platform teams, stabilising third-party integrations, improving background job efficiency, and utilising architectural documentation like C4 models to ensure long-term scalability. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Ruby on Rails developer with deep expertise in PostgreSQL and background processing via Sidekiq and Redis. You should be highly proficient in building RESTful APIs, managing JSON serialisation, and implementing secure authentication methods like JWT or SSO. Beyond coding, you will possess knowledge of Docker and AWS, alongside the communication skills required to translate complex technical risks into clear operational priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led business during a period of international scaling. You will have the autonomy to own multiple backend systems, reduce operational risk across global integrations, and play a pivotal role in shaping the architectural future of a platform recognised for its excellence in accessibility and safety. The Role: Lead the evolution of core Ruby on Rails operational platforms. Optimise PostgreSQL performance and Sidekiq background job efficiency. Manage secure third-party integrations and RESTful API design. Partner with Platform teams on AWS and CI/CD reliability. The Person: Deep experience with Ruby on Rails and OOP. Expert in PostgreSQL tuning and complex query optimisation. Proficient with Docker, AWS, and containerised deployment workflows. Strong communicator, capable of leading production incident responses. Reference Number: BBBH271314 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.

Business Development Representative Reading - Onsite £28,000 - £30,000 + Commission + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a focused, self-motivated sales professional with a passion for new business acquisition and a background in Service Management or IT Services to join a high-performing global team. This company is a growing, global leader specialising in business innovation and business change. They pride themselves on driving transformation for their clients and offer a supportive, office-based environment where successful sales talent can thrive. In this varied role you will be the engine of the sales funnel, responsible for generating new opportunities and qualifying leads. You will engage with high-level decision-makers, build long-term relationships, and ensure a steady stream of prospects is passed to the closing team. The ideal candidate will be a "self-starter" who is comfortable with cold calling and prospecting. You should have a proven track record of meeting sales quotas and the ability to navigate conversations with VPs, Directors, and C-suite personnel. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a global organisation that values expertise and rewards results. You will gain deep insight into innovative business solutions while playing a pivotal role in the company's international growth. The Role: Proactively generate global leads via cold calling. Follow up campaigns to identify new opportunities. Track and monitor all activities within Salesforce. £175 commission per meeting booked. Sales and Negotiation. The Person: Proven BDR experience, ideally within IT services. Excellent negotiation skills and professional telephone manner. Strong communication. Commutable to Reading 5 days a week Reference Number: BBBH271703 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.

Lead Systems Developer (Eligible for SC Clearance) Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension + Progression + Gym Membership + Full Training London Are you an experienced Linux-focused developer with strong networking knowledge looking to step into a technical leadership role where you can design, build and own mission?critical systems used across global communications networks? This is a senior, hands?on role within an Enterprise technology team delivering high?availability, value?added services across satellite, mobile and terrestrial networks. You will take a lead role in system design and development, working with bespoke and open?source technologies to enhance in?house platforms and customer solutions. Working closely with senior technical leadership, you will mentor developers, shape development standards and play a key role in CI/CD, testing and code quality. This is an excellent opportunity to influence architecture, improve services at scale and work with complex, real?world infrastructure. You will be involved across the full lifecycle from requirements capture and Agile development through to deployment, documentation and supporting escalated service issues, with exposure to VoIP platforms, IP networking and global infrastructure. The Role: Lead system design and development of Linux?based software solutions Develop and maintain in?house platforms including VoIP, email, security and high?availability services Manage CI/CD pipelines, version control and Agile workflows Mentor and support Developers and Graduate Developers Work closely with product and customer?facing teams on delivery and rollout The Person: Strong experience with Linux (Debian/Ubuntu), Apache and MySQL Programming experience with Python, Bash, PHP, ReactJS and/or NodeJS Experience managing CI/CD pipelines, BitBucket and JIRA Knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, WANs and LANs Proactive, analytical and comfortable working independently or as part of a team Reference Number:BBBH273519 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.

At CGI, we help organisations use data and AI to drive innovation and business transformation. As a Principal Microsoft Data & AI Architect, you will design secure, enterprise-scale AI solutions using Azure, Fabric, Copilot, and modern analytics platforms. Working with CGI and Microsoft experts, you will shape technical strategy, support major client programmes, and deliver impactful solutions across industries. 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. Due to the secure nature of this programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to undergo clearance. This is a hybrid position.