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Python Developer Location: London or Ipswich - Office based Start Date : ASAP Contract Rate: 420 per day inside IR35 Duration: 12 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking a Python Developer to develop and maintain automation solutions, backend services, and tooling supporting large-scale telecom network operations. Working closely with QA, Network Engineering, and DevOps teams, you will build REST APIs, automation scripts, and data-driven applications that improve testing, monitoring, and operational efficiency across 5G and enterprise platforms. Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain Python-based automation frameworks and scripts for network testing, data processing, and operational workflows. - Build RESTful APIs using Flask or FastAPI. - Work with SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis. - Develop and maintain Docker-based applications and environments. - Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD. - Write Linux shell scripts and manage deployments on Linux servers. - Integrate with telecom network systems and APIs for validation, monitoring, and health checks. - Implement logging, monitoring, and error-handling solutions. - Collaborate with QA, Network Engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable automation solutions. Skills & Experience Essential: - 4+ years of Python development experience in automation or backend development. - Experience building REST APIs using Flask or FastAPI. - Knowledge of HTML/CSS and Jinja2. - Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. - Strong Linux administration and Bash scripting skills. - Experience with Docker and Docker Compose. - Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD experience. - Experience with Git version control. - Knowledge of Python libraries including requests, paramiko, subprocess, schedule, and pandas. - Understanding of HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, and API integrations. Desirable: - Telecom or network automation experience, including 4G Core, 5G, or Service-Based Architecture (SBA). - Experience with RabbitMQ or Kafka. - Knowledge of OpenStack and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. - Experience with Pytest, Selenium, or Playwright. - Knowledge of Grafana, ELK Stack, or Prometheus. - Agile or Scrum experience. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered.

Location: Wokingham - Office based (hybrid working with 3+ days per week onsite may be considered) Start Day: ASAP Contract Rate: 460 per day inside IR35 Duration: 6 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Azure MLOps Engineer to support the deployment, automation, and management of machine learning solutions within Azure. Working closely with architects, data scientists, forecasting teams, developers, and DevOps engineers, you will help deliver scalable, secure, and reliable MLOps platforms supporting large-scale data processing and real-time inference workloads. Key Responsibilities - Deploy and manage ML models in production using Azure Machine Learning. - Design and maintain Azure-based MLOps infrastructure. - Build and support Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for ML artefacts. - Implement monitoring, logging, security, and governance controls. - Manage data pipelines, storage solutions, data versioning, and lineage tracking. - Support real-time inference and scalable ML workloads, including auto-scaling. - Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to optimise model performance and platform reliability. - Produce and maintain technical documentation. Skills & Experience - 5+ years' experience in MLOps, DevOps, or related engineering roles. - Strong knowledge of the ML lifecycle and production ML operations. - Hands-on experience with Azure Machine Learning and MLOps frameworks. - Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation. - Strong Python skills and experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn. - Experience with Docker, Azure SQL Database, Storage Accounts, Blob Storage, and SQL/NoSQL technologies. - Experience monitoring and supporting production ML environments. - Knowledge of data engineering practices and tools. - Familiarity with GRIB, NetCDF, Parquet, and JSON is advantageous. - Azure Data Scientist Associate certification is desirable. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered.

UFT Test Engineer Location: Wokingham (5 days per week onsite, might consider Hybrid 2/3 days a week) Contract Length: 12 months Day Rate: 340 per day (Inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced UFT Test Engineer to join a long-term transformation programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior automation testing professional with strong Unified Functional Testing (UFT) and VBScript experience to work on complex enterprise applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks, creating robust test scripts, and supporting continuous testing practices across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop automation frameworks using UFT (Unified Functional Testing). - Create, maintain, and execute automation scripts using VBScript. - Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps. - Lead automation testing activities across multiple projects. - Collaborate with development, QA, and DevOps teams to improve test coverage and delivery quality. - Monitor test execution, defects, and quality metrics. - Provide technical guidance and support to other automation engineers. Essential Experience: - Strong hands-on experience with UFT/QTP automation testing. - Excellent VBScript automation scripting skills. - Proven experience designing and implementing automation frameworks. - Experience integrating automation testing into CI/CD environments. - Strong understanding of STLC, QA methodologies, and defect management processes. - Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments. - Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC eligibility required). Desirable Experience: - 10+ years of experience in software testing and automation. - Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments. - Knowledge of additional automation tools or programming languages.

Legal Officer North of England (Hybrid/Flexible with regular travel to a Manchester office) Permanent Full-time Competitive + Excellent Benefits About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a respected public-sector organisation seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal Officer to join its Legal & Governance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys working across a broad range of legal, governance, procurement and compliance matters within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring legal and governance processes operate efficiently while providing practical advice to internal stakeholders. The position offers varied work, exposure to high-profile projects, and the opportunity to contribute to strategic organisational initiatives while developing your expertise across multiple legal disciplines. The Role Working closely with senior legal colleagues, you will provide high-quality legal and administrative support across a diverse portfolio of work including commercial contracts, procurement, governance, information law and compliance. You will also act as the organisation's designated Information Officer, supporting compliance with UK GDPR, Freedom of Information legislation and wider records management obligations. Key Responsibilities Provide practical legal advice across commercial contracts, procurement, governance and information law. Draft, review and manage a wide range of legal documentation, contracts and correspondence. Support procurement activities, including tender documentation, contract administration and supplier engagement. Maintain legal registers, document management systems and governance records. Coordinate Board, Committee and governance meetings, including agendas, papers and action tracking. Lead the administration of Freedom of Information (FOI) and Data Protection requests and support GDPR compliance. Develop and maintain effective records management and document control processes. Monitor contract milestones, obligations and key dates to ensure timely action. Support policy development, process improvements and continuous service enhancement. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, providing responsive and practical legal guidance. About You We're looking for an organised and motivated legal professional who enjoys working across a varied workload and delivering high-quality support in a professional environment. You'll have: A Law degree, CILEX qualification, Paralegal qualification or equivalent legal experience. Experience working within a legal, governance or public-sector environment. Knowledge of commercial contracts, procurement, governance, data protection and information law. Experience supporting procurement or contract administration activities. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience maintaining legal records, document management systems and confidential information. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong Microsoft Office and document management system skills. A collaborative approach with the confidence to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Desirable Experience Experience within local government, transport, infrastructure or another regulated public-sector environment would be advantageous, together with familiarity with: Public law and administrative law Commercial and contract law Public procurement UK GDPR and Freedom of Information legislation Governance and committee administration Continuous improvement and process optimisation If you're looking to broaden your legal experience within a collaborative organisation where your work will have a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.