71 jobs found in Taunton

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer to provide hands-on technical leadership across enterprise-scale Azure-based platforms within a secure, highly regulated environment. This role combines deep engineering capability with architectural influence and team leadership. This role involves leading development teams, ensuring adherence to coding standards, and leveraging modern DevOps practices to ensure the delivery of secure, scalable cloud-native systems. The Lead Developer will act as the technical backbone of the project, ensuring that solutions are not only functional but also optimized for long-term stability. Key Responsibilities Lead development of applications using MS Azure services. Oversee source code management within Git. Define and optimise CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps. Guide developers in using GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted coding. Champion cloud-native design principles and modern .NET practices. Conduct code reviews and enforce...

Hiring: .NET Technical Lead (Contract | Outside IR35 | SC Cleared) Taunton, UK (2 days/week travel) We’re looking for a hands-on .NET Technical Lead to drive scalable, secure solutions across legacy and cloud-native platforms in a regulated environment. 🔧 Key Skills: • C#, .NET Core / .NET 6+ • Azure architecture (AWS a plus) • DevOps, CI/CD, DORA metrics • APIs, microservices, distributed systems • Database design & optimisation Experience in secure environments and modernising legacy systems is highly valued. Interested? Apply or message me directly. #Hiring #DotNet #Azure #TechnicalLead #ContractJobs #OutsideIR35

We are currently seeking a hands-on .NET Technical Lead for a 3–6 month contract role in the UK. This position requires SC Clearance and involves leading the evolution of secure legacy and cloud-native platforms within a highly regulated environment. Key highlights: Location: UK Onshore (travel 2 days/week) Clearance: SC Cleared Duration: 3–6 months (Outside IR35) Role involves: Designing scalable, resilient cloud architectures on Azure with .NET Hands-on code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code Driving DevOps maturity aligned to DORA metrics Database optimisation and integration patterns (APIs, microservices) Operating in secure/regulated environments

Role: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Location: Bath (Hybrid working) Duration: 12 Months Day rate: £550 Outside IR35 Active SC clearance required - preferably DV clearance Role Overview We are seeking a highly capable Cleared Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst to support a sensitive national‑security programme. The role focuses on identifying, analysing and reporting on cyber threats posed to government systems, critical national infrastructure and strategic interests. You will operate in a highly secure environment, working closely with security operations, incident response, risk, and technical teams to deliver actionable intelligence that supports defensive and strategic decision‑making. Key Responsibilities Collect, analyse and assess cyber threat intelligence from technical, human, open‑source and classified sources Monitor and analyse threat actor activity, including TTPs, malware, campaigns and infrastructure Produce high‑quality intelligence...

Data Engineer 12 months Bath - x3 days onsite £550 Outside ir35 Active DV clearance (SC Considered) required Role Overview We are seeking an experienced DV (SC Considered) Cleared Data Engineer to support a high‑profile, mission‑critical programme within a secure government environment. The role will focus on designing, building and maintaining robust data pipelines and platforms that support advanced analytics, intelligence, and operational decision‑making. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines (batch and/or streaming) within secure environments Develop and optimise ETL / ELT processes for high‑volume, structured and semi‑structured datasets Work with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into technical data solutions Ensure data platforms meet security, accreditation, and information assurance standards Support data quality, lineage, monitoring, and performance optimisation Contribute to data...

New Contract Opportunity for a MoD DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer for an exciting Outside IR35 role with a Defence SME in Somerset Somerset location – full-time on-site Must already hold MoD DV Clearance £500 p/d Outside IR35 Experience needed in Cisco Nexus, Hyper-V, VMware Cloud Formation Who Are We? Our client is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and fail-safe-fast deployment of cutting-edge technology in highly secure environments, and is focused on accelerating innovation to enhance operational agility in Defence and National Security. With ambitious plans for growth, the organisation is seeking talented, experienced, and motivated individuals to join its journey. Its multidisciplinary team combines expertise in Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced infrastructure, rapid application development, cross-domain systems, high-performance computing, data platforms, and cybersecurity. What will...

New Contract Opportunity for a MoD DV Cleared Senior VCF Engineer for an exciting Outside IR35 role with a Defence SME in Somerset Somerset location – full-time on-site Must already hold MoD DV Clearance £625 p/d Outside IR35 Experience needed in VCF, NSX, VMware, Lifecycle Management, Identity Consumption Who Are We? Our client is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and fail-safe-fast deployment of cutting-edge technology in highly secure environments, and is focused on accelerating innovation to enhance operational agility in Defence and National Security. With ambitious plans for growth, the organisation is seeking talented, experienced, and motivated individuals to join its journey. Its multidisciplinary team combines expertise in Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced infrastructure, rapid application development, cross-domain systems, high-performance computing, data platforms, and cybersecurity....

Lead Automation Tester (SC Cleared) - Contract Outside IR35 Location: Somerset, England (1-2 days onsite per week) Rate: £Depending on Experience (Outside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months + Start Date: ASAP Clearance: Active SC Clearance (ESSENTIAL) The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Lead Automation Tester/Test Lead to drive a modern, outcome-focused quality engineering strategy within Azure-hosted enterprise systems in a secure, regulated UK environment. Key Responsibilities Lead a risk-based automation strategy across functional, integration, and performance testing Align quality practices to DORA metrics (Lead Time, Deployment Frequency, Change Failure Rate, MTTR) Design scalable automation frameworks using Playwright and K6 Embed fast, reliable automation into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines Promote test pyramid best practices and minimise brittle UI automation Define meaningful quality metrics beyond code coverage Drive continuous improvement...

Hays are now looking for a an experienced Data Migration Engineer to support a large‑scale application and data transformation programme for one of our local clients. This role focuses on designing, building, and optimising complex healthcare data migration pipelines for a modern cloud‑based platform. £506 p/d Outside IR35 Hybrid - Location is Bath 6 Months+ Contract *** Please note: Candidates must hold current SC Clearance for this role *** What You'll Be Doing Providing data engineering support across core healthcare integration components, including master patient indexing, provider directories, portals, and data quality reporting. Designing, developing, testing, and monitoring data migration pipelines using InterSystems IRIS‑based technologies. Configuring and deploying supporting infrastructure for data migration, including terminology services, ETL tooling, and cloud environments. Creating and maintaining data mappings and transformation logic aligned...

Software Engineer - Simulation Location: Yeovil, 2 days a week on site Duration: 12 Months + Rate: Up to £60 p/h Ltd Outside IR35 SC Clearance required. Support development of synthetic environments for both crewed and un-crewed rotary wing platforms within the LH Engineering function click apply for full job details

Software Engineer - Simulation Location: Yeovil, 2 days a week on site Duration: 12 Months + Rate: Up to £60 p/h Ltd Outside IR35 SC Clearance required. Support development of synthetic environments for both crewed and un-crewed rotary wing platforms within the LH Engineering function click apply for full job details

Software Engineer - Simulation Location: Yeovil , 2 days a week on site Duration: 12 Months + Rate: Up to £60 p/h Ltd Outside IR35 SC Clearance required. Support development of synthetic environments for both crewed and un-crewed rotary wing platforms within the LH Engineering function. Suitable applicants will have experience in the following areas: C++ Software Engineering Experience working in the aerospace domain. Experience working in an aerospace platform simulation team highly desirable. Experience with the following tools beneficial: Visual Studio Simulink For all applicants, the ability to work well in a team is a must, as well as being able to take responsibility for own tasks and drive them to completion, seeking support from others where required, and communicating any delivery issues to line management. All tasks will require a level of innovation, and may need the applicant to obtain further information from experts outside of the Simulation team.

Role: OT Applications Integration Engineer (SCADA) Location: Remote with ad hoc travel Rate: £600 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 12 Months I am currently partnering with a leading organisation in the Utilities sector to recruit a Technical Analyst specialising in OT Applications Engineering. This organisation operates at a national scale, managing critical infrastructure where security and resilience are paramount. This is a hands-on technical role focused on a major SCADA uplift programme. You will be responsible for improving the security posture of the Operational Technology environment through application migration, Kerberos rollout, and enhanced privileged access management. The project is critical for addressing specific security findings and achieving compliance with NIS CAF standards. Key Responsibilities Integrate, deploy, and maintain multitier applications within a distributed OT environment. Execute the Kerberos rollout for SCADA...

JOB DETAILS - £500-£550 PER DAY - OUTSIDE IR35 - 12-MONTH CONTRACT - REMOTE ROLE WITH OCCASIONAL ON-SITE IN SOUTH WALES SKILLS - Experience working on SCADA projects. - Strong skills in Linux and Windows. - Knowledge of different encryption methods. - Understanding of Kerberos. - Prior experience working in Active Directory (AD) projects. RESPONSIBILITIES - Support SCADA upgrade programme and delivery of application upgrades across SCADA install base. - Managing enhanced privileged access management to SCADA. - Knowledge of onboarding legacy systems into Active Directory (AD). - Supporting Kerberos rollout. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent...

OT Security Engineer - Based in South Wales, Hybrid Working, Paying between £600 to £700 Per Day, Outside IR35, 12 Month Contract, To Start ASAP Your new company You will be working with a leading organisation that is based in South Wales. Your new role We're looking for a hands‑on OT Security Engineer to play a key role in strengthening and evolving operational technology security across complex, business‑critical environments. This contract focuses on designing, implementing and maturing OT security tooling, initially leading the deployment of EDR, ITDR, NDR and ICS monitoring solutions into OT networks, alongside the rollout of hardened security baselines. You'll work closely with SOC, security architecture and incident response teams to integrate solutions into a centralised SIEM/SOC capability and fine-tune detection and response. This is a highly technical, electrofocusing role offering real ownership, autonomy and impact. Key Responsibilities Lead the...

OT Security Engineer - Based in South Wales, Hybrid Working, Paying between £600 to £700 Per Day, Outside IR35, 12 Month Contract, To Start ASAP Your new company You will be working with a leading organisation that is based in South Wales. Your new role We're looking for a hands‑on OT Security Engineer to play a key role in strengthening and evolving operational technology security across complex, business‑critical environments. This contract focuses on designing, implementing and maturing OT security tooling, initially leading the deployment of EDR, ITDR, NDR and ICS monitoring solutions into OT networks, alongside the rollout of hardened security baselines. You'll work closely with SOC, security architecture and incident response teams to integrate solutions into a centralised SIEM/SOC capability and fine-tune detection and response. This is a highly technical, electrofocusing role offering real ownership, autonomy and impact. Key Responsibilities Lead...

Technical Analyst (Applications Engineer) Cardiff (flexible working) Outside IR35 12 months We are seeking a skilled Technical Analyst (Applications Engineer) to support a major SCADA upgrade programme. This role will play a key part in delivering application upgrades across the existing SCADA estate, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, and aligned with modern infrastructure standards. The successful candidate will contribute to the rollout of Kerberos authentication, enhance privileged access management (PAM) capabilities, and support the integration of legacy SCADA systems into Active Directory (AD). This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise across both infrastructure and application layers. Key Responsibilities: Support the delivery of a large-scale SCADA upgrade programme Implement and manage application upgrades across the SCADA install base Lead and support the rollout of Kerberos authentication Enhance and manage...

JOB DETAILS - £500-£550 PER DAY - OUTSIDE IR35 - 12-MONTH CONTRACT - REMOTE ROLE WITH OCCASIONAL ON-SITE IN SOUTH WALES SKILLS - Experience working on SCADA projects. - Strong skills in Linux and Windows. - Knowledge of different encryption methods. - Understanding of Kerberos. - Prior experience working in Active Directory (AD) projects. RESPONSIBILITIES - Support SCADA upgrade programme and delivery of application upgrades across SCADA install base. - Managing enhanced privileged access management to SCADA. - Knowledge of onboarding Legacy systems into Active Directory (AD). - Supporting Kerberos rollout. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers...

OT Security Engineer - Based in South Wales, Hybrid Working, Paying between £600 to £700 Per Day, Outside IR35, 12 Month Contract, To Start ASAP Your new company You will be working with a leading organisation that is based in South Wales. Your new role We're looking for a hands-on OT Security Engineer to play a key role in strengthening and evolving operational technology security across complex, business-critical environments. This contract focuses on designing, implementing and maturing OT security tooling, initially leading the deployment of EDR, ITDR, NDR and ICS monitoring solutions into OT networks, alongside the rollout of hardened security baselines. You'll work closely with SOC, security architecture and incident response teams to integrate solutions into a centralised SIEM/SOC capability and fine-tune detection and response. This is a highly technical, electrofocusing role offering real ownership, autonomy and impact. Key Responsibilities Lead the...

JOB DETAILS - £500- £550 PER DAY - OUTSIDE IR35 - 12-MONTH CONTRACT - REMOTE ROLE WITH OCCASIONAL ON-SITE IN SOUTH WALES SKILLS - Experience working on SCADA projects. - Strong skills in Linux and Windows. - Knowledge of different encryption methods. - Understanding of Kerberos. - Prior experience working in Active Directory (AD) projects. RESPONSIBILITIES - Support SCADA upgrade programme and delivery of application upgrades across SCADA install base. - Managing enhanced privileged access management to SCADA. - Knowledge of onboarding legacy systems into Active Directory (AD). - Supporting Kerberos rollout. What you need to do now If you 're interested in this role, click 'apply now ' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn 't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an...