Defence

Digital Java Development Lead - £750pd - 12 monthsRate: £750 per dayLocation: Newcastle/Manchester/Leeds - HybridDuration: 12 MonthsIR35: InsideThe role:A leading Central Government Organisation are seeking a Digital Java Development Lead.12-month Contract, SC Clearance will be supported.As a Technical Lead, you will:set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategyensure that your teams work aligns to standards;have a clear focus on delivering quality, assured and secure services;ensure that you team follow best practice;be aware of and assess impact of any change that you are making;have an outward facing viewpoint, understanding where your team and products fit into the bigger picture.Essential Skills Significant demonstrable experience in one or both of:modern software engineering for digital products (ideally Java, microservice architectures, Hexagonal software architecture, Mongo and Kafka);OR designing and implementing modern cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (ideally AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins);Significant demonstrable experience of leading engineering teams providing technical leadership and guidance, and coaching and mentoring to support team member development opportunitiesIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

ServiceNow Architect - £750 per day - Inside IR35 - SC ClearedRate: £750 per dayDuration: 12 months extendableIR35: InsideLocation: NorthwestThe role:A leading Government Institution is seeking a ServiceNow Technical Architect, with Functional experience in ServiceNow platform security, Integration frameworks, technologies and best practice.This role is for an initial 12-month period (extendable), and will require on-site attendance in Manchester and surrounding areas on a hybrid basis.Experience requirements:ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) - Highly desirableSignificant experience in designing and implementing ServiceNow solutions across multiple data centres and public cloud platforms.SME in multiple areas of the ServiceNow core platform modules or the IT Service Management modulesFunctional experience in ServiceNow platform security, Integration frameworks, technologies and best practice.Strong influencing and communication skills when presenting to technical governance forums.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Salesforce Developer - Contract - Inside IR35 - RemoteRate: Up to £500 per dayIR35: InsideDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteThe role:A leading Government organisation are seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer, with demonstrable experience of building effective business solutions using Salesforce technologies.This is an initial 6-month contract, remote and Inside IR35.Skill & Experience Requirements:Experience in Salesforce development, including Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components.Salesforce Developer certification (e.g., Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I/II) is highly desirable.Hands-on experience with Salesforce integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, web services, and middleware tools.Demonstrable experience of building effective business solutions using Salesforce technologiesAbility to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.Experience working in agile delivery teams.Practical understanding of implementing security and privacy by designAwareness of ITIL disciplines that govern the running of live services.If you are interested and available, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Senior Operations Manager - £600pd Outside IR35 - SC ClearedRate: £600 per dayIR35: OutsideLocation: Milton Keynes / some remoteDuration: 6 months (extendable)The role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Senior Operations Manager, with expertise in managing organisational change improving operations in complex Government settingsThis is an initial 6-month contract, Outside IR35 and requires SC ClearanceExperience requirements:Proven experience in strategic leadership roles within public service or similar sectors.Proven experience in operational improvement within data-intensive or regulated environmentsManaged organisational change - from diagnosing problems to designing solutions and embedding them into everyday practiceStrong understanding of organisational strategy, governance, and service delivery.Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to think systemically and translate strategic vision into actionable plans.Proven experience managing change in organisationsExperience of delivering of managing dependencies of varying complexity, potentially planning and feeding into overall strategy and serviceWorkforce planning - understanding staffing models, capacity, skills gaps, and succession planning. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

Senior Java Developer - 12 Months - Leeds - £700 per dayRate: £700 per dayIR35: InsideDuration: 12 monthsLocation: Leeds/HybridThe role:A leading Government Institution are seeking a Senior Java Developer, to work in an Agile, multidisciplinary team of Developers, Designers, and Analysts.This is an initial 12-month Contract, Inside IR35 and will support SC Clearance.Skills/ experience:Recent experience with Java 17 (or later).Excellent understanding of TDD and BDD.Experience with large microservice architectures.Experience of working in an Agile environment.experience in implementing APIs for internal and external use.Have the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment.Be involved in the wider web development community, identifying good practices we can adopt and sharing our experiences.Have an ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.Have working knowledge of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux and/or Mac OS X.Have the ability to quickly research and learn new programming tools and techniques.Desirable:Working knowledge of Jackson, JAX-RS, mocking frameworks such as Mockito, and messaging platforms such as ActiveMQ or Kafka.Experience of MongoDB or other document databases.Experience of building and scaling high-traffic websites.Experience of handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Information Rights Lead (Sensitivity Review) - DV Cleared - ContractIR35: OutsideDuration: 6 months (extendable)Location: Hybrid / 3 days per week in Milton KeynesRate: £460 per dayThe role:A leading Government Institution are seeking an SME and Lead Advisor, on all aspects of contemporary data including the handling of Freedom of Information (FOI), GDPR/Data Protection Act, and Information Commissioner's Office complaints.This is an initial 6-month Contract, Outside IR35. DV Clearance will be supported.Experience Requirements:Exceptional knowledge of information rights legislation (FOIA. DPA/GDPR).Practitioner certificate in data protection and Information rightsExtensive experience in data privacy laws and regulationsExceptional stakeholder management and communications skillsThe ability to interpret and apply official guidance and case law to inform decisions on cases.Desirable:Central Government experience.Ability to work in a demanding environment and adapt to changing priorities.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

ServiceNow Developer - 12 months - £700 per day - SC ClearedRate: £700 per dayLocation: Remote/London (2 days per week)Duration: 12 monthsThe role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking x2 ServiceNow Developers, supporting the development of enterprise workflows and data-driven decisions.Technical SkillsProficiency in JavaScript: Core scripting language used in ServiceNow.Experience with ServiceNow platform: Including modules like ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, and CMDB.ServiceNow Scripting: Client Scripts, Business Rules, Script Includes, UI Policies, and UI Actions.REST/SOAP API Integration: Building and consuming APIs for third-party integrations.ServiceNow Workflows: Designing and implementing Flow Designer and legacy Workflow Editor.Service Portal Development: Custom widgets, pages, and themes.Data Management: Import Sets, Transform Maps, and Data Policies.Configuration Management: Working with CMDB and Discovery. Professional Experience Hands-on experience in ServiceNow development and administration (typically 2-5+ years).Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.Project lifecycle involvement: From requirements gathering to deployment and support.Working with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the positions further.

Alarms System Implementation Specialist = 24 Months - SC ClearedRate: £670 mper dayDuration: 24 monthsLocation: SalisburyIR35: Inside:A leading Defence Institution is seeking an Alarms System Implementation Specialist, to work with subject matter experts across Operations to understand, further develop and implement the alarm policy.This is a 24-month contract based full-time in Salisbury.Experience Requirements:Experience/skills in the implementation and operation of alarm systems such as: Trend, Vista, Schneider Systems (EcoStruxure) and Sauter Systems.Previous experience working on alarm systems in a large organisation.Work with engineering team on site to discuss protocols etc.Able to develop processes and then support ongoing alarm system training and awareness raising activities. This will include the development, production, design and delivery of new alarm system training courses and materials.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Tableau Developer - Contract - Remote Rate: £500 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideThe role:A Government institution is seeking a Tableau Developer, to undertake an initial 6-month engagement.This role is Inside IR35, remote and seeking candidates with experience in designing interactive dashboards.Experience requirements:Tableau Desktop Experience - Including dashboard creationAble to build interactive dashboards on Tableau ServerLiaising with internal stakeholders for understanding requirements, prior to dashboard design.Experience of working with Development teams for data validationIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Digital Java Development Lead - £750pd - 12 monthsRate: £750 per dayLocation: Newcastle/Manchester/Leeds - HybridDuration: 12 MonthsIR35: InsideThe role:A leading Central Government Organisation are seeking a Digital Java Development Lead.12-month Contract, SC Clearance will be supported.As a Technical Lead, you will:set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategyensure that your teams work aligns to standards;have a clear focus on delivering quality, assured and secure services;ensure that you team follow best practice;be aware of and assess impact of any change that you are making;have an outward facing viewpoint, understanding where your team and products fit into the bigger picture.Essential Skills Significant demonstrable experience in one or both of:modern software engineering for digital products (ideally Java, microservice architectures, Hexagonal software architecture, Mongo and Kafka);OR designing and implementing modern cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (ideally AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins);Significant demonstrable experience of leading engineering teams providing technical leadership and guidance, and coaching and mentoring to support team member development opportunitiesIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

ServiceNow Architect - £750 per day - Inside IR35 - SC ClearedRate: £750 per dayDuration: 12 months extendableIR35: InsideLocation: NorthwestThe role:A leading Government Institution is seeking a ServiceNow Technical Architect, with Functional experience in ServiceNow platform security, Integration frameworks, technologies and best practice.This role is for an initial 12-month period (extendable), and will require on-site attendance in Manchester and surrounding areas on a hybrid basis.Experience requirements:ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) - Highly desirableSignificant experience in designing and implementing ServiceNow solutions across multiple data centres and public cloud platforms.SME in multiple areas of the ServiceNow core platform modules or the IT Service Management modulesFunctional experience in ServiceNow platform security, Integration frameworks, technologies and best practice.Strong influencing and communication skills when presenting to technical governance forums.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Salesforce Developer - Contract - Inside IR35 - RemoteRate: Up to £500 per dayIR35: InsideDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteThe role:A leading Government organisation are seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer, with demonstrable experience of building effective business solutions using Salesforce technologies.This is an initial 6-month contract, remote and Inside IR35.Skill & Experience Requirements:Experience in Salesforce development, including Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components.Salesforce Developer certification (e.g., Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I/II) is highly desirable.Hands-on experience with Salesforce integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, web services, and middleware tools.Demonstrable experience of building effective business solutions using Salesforce technologiesAbility to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.Experience working in agile delivery teams.Practical understanding of implementing security and privacy by designAwareness of ITIL disciplines that govern the running of live services.If you are interested and available, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Senior Operations Manager - £600pd Outside IR35 - SC ClearedRate: £600 per dayIR35: OutsideLocation: Milton Keynes / some remoteDuration: 6 months (extendable)The role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Senior Operations Manager, with expertise in managing organisational change improving operations in complex Government settingsThis is an initial 6-month contract, Outside IR35 and requires SC ClearanceExperience requirements:Proven experience in strategic leadership roles within public service or similar sectors.Proven experience in operational improvement within data-intensive or regulated environmentsManaged organisational change - from diagnosing problems to designing solutions and embedding them into everyday practiceStrong understanding of organisational strategy, governance, and service delivery.Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to think systemically and translate strategic vision into actionable plans.Proven experience managing change in organisationsExperience of delivering of managing dependencies of varying complexity, potentially planning and feeding into overall strategy and serviceWorkforce planning - understanding staffing models, capacity, skills gaps, and succession planning. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

Senior Java Developer - 12 Months - Leeds - £700 per dayRate: £700 per dayIR35: InsideDuration: 12 monthsLocation: Leeds/HybridThe role:A leading Government Institution are seeking a Senior Java Developer, to work in an Agile, multidisciplinary team of Developers, Designers, and Analysts.This is an initial 12-month Contract, Inside IR35 and will support SC Clearance.Skills/ experience:Recent experience with Java 17 (or later).Excellent understanding of TDD and BDD.Experience with large microservice architectures.Experience of working in an Agile environment.experience in implementing APIs for internal and external use.Have the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment.Be involved in the wider web development community, identifying good practices we can adopt and sharing our experiences.Have an ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.Have working knowledge of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux and/or Mac OS X.Have the ability to quickly research and learn new programming tools and techniques.Desirable:Working knowledge of Jackson, JAX-RS, mocking frameworks such as Mockito, and messaging platforms such as ActiveMQ or Kafka.Experience of MongoDB or other document databases.Experience of building and scaling high-traffic websites.Experience of handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Information Rights Lead (Sensitivity Review) - DV Cleared - ContractIR35: OutsideDuration: 6 months (extendable)Location: Hybrid / 3 days per week in Milton KeynesRate: £460 per dayThe role:A leading Government Institution are seeking an SME and Lead Advisor, on all aspects of contemporary data including the handling of Freedom of Information (FOI), GDPR/Data Protection Act, and Information Commissioner's Office complaints.This is an initial 6-month Contract, Outside IR35. DV Clearance will be supported.Experience Requirements:Exceptional knowledge of information rights legislation (FOIA. DPA/GDPR).Practitioner certificate in data protection and Information rightsExtensive experience in data privacy laws and regulationsExceptional stakeholder management and communications skillsThe ability to interpret and apply official guidance and case law to inform decisions on cases.Desirable:Central Government experience.Ability to work in a demanding environment and adapt to changing priorities.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

ServiceNow Developer - 12 months - £700 per day - SC ClearedRate: £700 per dayLocation: Remote/London (2 days per week)Duration: 12 monthsThe role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking x2 ServiceNow Developers, supporting the development of enterprise workflows and data-driven decisions.Technical SkillsProficiency in JavaScript: Core scripting language used in ServiceNow.Experience with ServiceNow platform: Including modules like ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, and CMDB.ServiceNow Scripting: Client Scripts, Business Rules, Script Includes, UI Policies, and UI Actions.REST/SOAP API Integration: Building and consuming APIs for third-party integrations.ServiceNow Workflows: Designing and implementing Flow Designer and legacy Workflow Editor.Service Portal Development: Custom widgets, pages, and themes.Data Management: Import Sets, Transform Maps, and Data Policies.Configuration Management: Working with CMDB and Discovery. Professional Experience Hands-on experience in ServiceNow development and administration (typically 2-5+ years).Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.Project lifecycle involvement: From requirements gathering to deployment and support.Working with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the positions further.

Alarms System Implementation Specialist = 24 Months - SC ClearedRate: £670 mper dayDuration: 24 monthsLocation: SalisburyIR35: Inside:A leading Defence Institution is seeking an Alarms System Implementation Specialist, to work with subject matter experts across Operations to understand, further develop and implement the alarm policy.This is a 24-month contract based full-time in Salisbury.Experience Requirements:Experience/skills in the implementation and operation of alarm systems such as: Trend, Vista, Schneider Systems (EcoStruxure) and Sauter Systems.Previous experience working on alarm systems in a large organisation.Work with engineering team on site to discuss protocols etc.Able to develop processes and then support ongoing alarm system training and awareness raising activities. This will include the development, production, design and delivery of new alarm system training courses and materials.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Tableau Developer - Contract - Remote Rate: £500 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideThe role:A Government institution is seeking a Tableau Developer, to undertake an initial 6-month engagement.This role is Inside IR35, remote and seeking candidates with experience in designing interactive dashboards.Experience requirements:Tableau Desktop Experience - Including dashboard creationAble to build interactive dashboards on Tableau ServerLiaising with internal stakeholders for understanding requirements, prior to dashboard design.Experience of working with Development teams for data validationIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.