3 jobs found in Stoke-on-Trent

Software Engineer (Java/AWS/Kafka/Cloud Architecture) Location: Leicester (onsite, 5 days/week preferred) Contract: 6 months + Start Date: ASAP Day Rate: £400/day (Outside IR35) Role Overview A skilled Software Engineer is required to support a large-scale automation and warehousing programme. The role combines strong hands-on Java development with cloud engineering responsibilities across AWS and Real Time data streaming using Kafka. The engineer will contribute to the full software lifecycle, including design input, development, code reviews, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance distributed systems within an Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Back End services using Java Build and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS Implement Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures using Kafka Contribute to system design and technical solution development Perform code reviews and ensure high engineering...

Security Penetration Tester (Contract) | On-site (East Midlands) | Up to £525 a day | 6 months contract with the view to extend | Outside IR35 We are partnering with a global organisation to support the development of its internal penetration testing capability. With a digital footprint spanning more than 60 countries and over 15,000 IT users, this is a high-impact role within a growing Information Security function. This position offers the opportunity to join a proactive defence team at a pivotal stage of maturity, transitioning from reliance on third-party providers to building a fully embedded in-house penetration testing capability. The Opportunity: You will act as a “think like an attacker” specialist, identifying vulnerabilities before they can be exploited and helping shape how security testing is delivered across a complex, global environment. Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute authorised penetration tests across networks, applications,...

Contract - System Administrator (PostgreSQL experience is ESSENTIAL) Outside IR35 (£300-325 P/D) Fully remote working 3 Months + Role overview- We are currently working with an IT Consultancy based in Leicester who are looking for an experienced System Administrator / DBA to join them on an initial 3-month contract, with strong potential for extension. This role is fully remote and paying £300–325 per day Outside IR35. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and maintaining infrastructure and database environments across a range of customer projects, with a strong focus on PostgreSQL (Postgres) database administration, MongoDB, SQL, and overall system performance and reliability. Key Responsibilities: • PostgreSQL (Postgres) database administration, maintenance, monitoring, and performance tuning • MongoDB administration and support • SQL querying, optimisation, and troubleshooting • Infrastructure and systems...