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May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Engineering Manager at La Fosse, London Area, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy London Area, United Kingdom
Engineering Manager - Contract - £585 to £600 outside IR35 - London (Hybrid, 3 days in the office) Please note: This is a contract role requiring candidates to be in the London office 3 days per week. La Fosse have partnered with a eCommerce organisation to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager to join their established team. This role is suited to a senior technical leader with a strong background in Java/JVM environments, who can drive the design and delivery of scalable microservices while leading and developing high-performing engineering teams. You will play a key role in setting technical direction, embedding best practices, and ensuring high-quality software delivery across multiple initiatives. Key Requirements Strong experience leading and mentoring engineering teams in senior technical roles Deep expertise in Java/JVM ecosystems with the ability to drive technical decisions Proven track record delivering microservices-based architectures...
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May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Full Stack Developer at NES Fircroft Engineering Services, Remote work, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy Remote (Remote work, UK)
Full Stack Consultant - 6 months Contract - Remote Initially 6 months with a strong possibility of a further 2 years contract Remote Outside of IR35 Essential:- React (critical). TypeScript/JavaScript. SPFx (SharePoint Framework). SharePoint Online. APIs + Microsoft Graph. UI component development. Responsive/mobile-first design Strong advantage:- Azure Functions/App Services. .NET/C#. Node.js/serverless backend. API development. Authentication (Azure AD/Entra ID). Azure DevOps/CI/CD pipelines. Release management. Git + branching strategy Full Stack Consultant Working Context: Working within the Embedded within the Internal Communications product team. Full Stack Consultant Core Responsibilities: • Sprint refinement and backlog shaping • Technical refinement and delivery planning • Production check-ins and deployment follow-up • MCP/service-level work integration Very Interesting/Differentiators: • Content modelling within...
Outside Spy
May 28, 2026
Duration not stated
Engineering Systems Analyst (18m fixed term contract) at Rotork, Bath, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy Bath, England, United Kingdom
Job Description We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Engineering Systems Analyst to join our organization in Bath, on an 18 month fixed term contract (salaried, no day rate contractors) In this role, you will be responsible for analysing complex engineering systems, identifying optimization opportunities, and ensuring efficient system performance. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams to design, implement, and improve technical solutions that drive organizational success. Conduct comprehensive systems analysis to understand technical requirements, constraints, and performance metrics Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and process workflows Analyse system performance data and identify areas for optimization and process improvement Collaborate with engineering teams to gather requirements, define system architectures, and validate technical solutions...
Outside Spy
May 28, 2026
Duration not stated
Engineering Manager at La Fosse, London Area, £580-£585 per day
£580 - £585 per day
Outside Spy London Area, United Kingdom
Engineering Manager - £580 to £585 per day outside IR35 - Hybrid (3 days per week in the office) Please note: This is a contract role with the expectations that candidates will be in the office 3 days per week in London. La Fosse have partnered with a consulting business to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager into their established team. This role is suited to a hands-on leader with a strong background in Java/JVM environments, driving the delivery of scalable microservices. You’ll champion automation and DevOps practices, working across CI/CD pipelines, testing, and cloud-native platforms to deliver high-quality software at scale. Key Requirements: Strong commercial experience in Java/JVM environments, with the ability to lead and mentor engineers Experience designing and delivering microservices-based architectures Advocate of DevOps practices (“you build it, you run it”) Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, including build, test, and...
Outside Spy
May 22, 2026
Duration not stated
Interim Head of Engineering - Financial Services at Data Science Talent, Swindon, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy Swindon, England, United Kingdom
Interim Head of Engineering Contract | Swindon (Hybrid -3 days onsite per week) | Outside IR35 | 6 month Contract + (with perm conversion potential) THE OPPORTUNITY This is a genuine transformation role — not a caretaker position at a leading Financial services firm A new CTO has been appointed with a sharp brief: restructure the engineering function, retire a significant legacy estate, and build a modern, AI-enabled engineering capability that directly supports business growth. The Head of Engineering role sits at the heart of that ambition. You will inherit a team of around 45 engineers and reshape how it operates — introducing squad-based delivery, embedding quality into engineering, and leading the function towards genuinely modern practice. WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY BE DOING Taking ownership of an engineering function of ~45 people and restructuring it into mission-aligned squads with clear backlogs, accountabilities, and outcomes — including legacy...
Outside Spy
May 22, 2026
6 Months or more
Delivery Manager - Software Engineering, Retail Banking at Xpertise, London, 6 Months, £450 per day
£450 per day
Outside Spy London, UK
Delivery Manager - Software Engineering, Retail Banking Xpertise have an urgent requirement for a Delivery Manager - Software Engineering, Retail Banking Candidates will have the following key skills and experience: Proven experience as a Delivery Manager or Project Manager leading software engineering teams Strong background in delivering complex technology programmes within retail banking or financial services Experience within digital banking, challenger banks, or fintech startups Experience working in a startup environments Proven experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and Agile frameworks (Jira, Confluence) Experience working with engineering teams across Back End, Front End, and cloud-based architectures Familiarity with modern engineering practices (CI/CD, DevOps, microservices) Role is outside IR35 - hybrid London - 2 days/week Please send CVs immediately for more information Delivery Manager - Software Engineering, Retail Banking
Outside Spy
May 20, 2026
6 Months or more
Software Engineering Manager at Mindera, London Paddington, 6 Months initial, £Competitive day rate (Outside IR35)
Outside Spy Paddington, London, UK
We are seeking a passionate Software Engineering Manager who will provide technical expertise and operate with excellence. Being creative, curious, and confident, you will be an integral part of our empowered, self-managing, multi-disciplinary engineering teams - designing, building, releasing, and maintaining products. You will play a key role in driving our ambition to create a best-in-class software engineering team, environment, and culture. This is an initial 6 month contract (outside IR35) that requires you to work on client site 3 days a week in London, Paddington. Your key accountabilities will include: • Team Management: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing software engineering team. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team. Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members. Ensure budgets, people and resource allocation, and workload, balance across projects. • Agile Delivery: Oversee...
Outside Spy
May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Security Lead at Method-Resourcing, Maidenhead, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy Maidenhead SL6, UK
Security Lead - DV Cleared Outside IR35 - £500 per day 3-4 Month Contract (Likely Extension) Maidenhead (Hybrid working) UK Public Sector We are seeking an experienced Supplier Security Lead to act as the accountable security authority for a complex Oracle ERP Managed Service within a major UK Government environment. This is a senior, contractually-named security leadership role with day-to-day operational ownership of service security, ensuring compliance with UK Government security policy, NCSC frameworks, and client-specific security and assurance requirements. The role operates at the intersection of security governance, cloud security engineering, and live service operations, with direct engagement across the client's Security Operations Centre (SOC), internal delivery teams, and third-party vendors. Key responsibilities: Act as the named security authority for the managed service across OPERATE and DEVELOP Own day-to-day operational security posture, risk...
Outside Spy
May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Systems Consultant - Full Lifecycle at Matchtech, Fifield, £600 to £650 per Day
£600 - £650 per day
Outside Spy Fifield, UK
Systems Consultant Full time on site in Maidenhead Outside IR35 6 months contract Our client is seeking a skilled Systems Consultant for a contract position. The primary focus will be on executing Systems Engineering activities within the specified industry practices and ensuring adherence to all relevant processes and guidelines. This role is essential for achieving desired outcomes and maintaining the quality and security of system engineering deliverables. Key Responsibilities: Oversee tasks related to Systems Engineering activities, products, and artefacts, ensuring alignment with agreed plans and processes. Ensure work products and solutions are correct and complete from the requirements phase onwards by executing a robust evidence creation strategy. Create and maintain Systems Engineering artefacts such as Strategies, Plans, Procedures, Compliance Matrices, and Reports. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with industry practices to achieve qualification and...
Outside Spy
May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Data Scientist at Talent Locker, Farnborough, £550 to £650 per Day
£550 - £650 per day
Outside Spy Farnborough, UK
Data Science Opportunity - Farnborough - Outside IR35 £550 - £650 P/Day - Hybrid A growing technology organisation operating within highly secure environments is looking to hire a Lead Data Scientist to lead Data Science processes and GenAI deployment across complex programmes. As a Lead Data Scientist, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI systems, with a particular focus on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). You'll work across complex datasets and emerging technologies to create scalable, repeatable, and production-ready solutions. You'll collaborate with engineering and technical leadership teams to drive AI capability forward, while remaining hands-on with model development, optimisation, and deployment. Key Responsibilities Design and build advanced AI/ML solutions for complex data-driven challenges Develop and optimise Generative AI models and LLM-based applications Work with transformer architectures, SLMs,...
Outside Spy
May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Consultant at Michael Page, England, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy England, UK
The AI Consultant role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage artificial intelligence expertise within the Technology & Telecoms industry. Client Details Rapidly growing, Midlands based organisation in the telecoms sector Description Take a top‑down, consultancy‑led approach to identifying automation opportunities across the business. Engage directly with stakeholders across operations, engineering, and support functions to understand real‑world processes. Analyse existing workflows to determine where AI or automation will genuinely add value. Work closely with the internal Process Team, including Six Sigma specialists, to assess efficiency and improvement opportunities. Design pragmatic, scalable AI and automation solutions aligned to business priorities. Translate business problems into clear solution concepts and automation roadmaps. Define expected benefits, cost savings, and efficiency gains for proposed initiatives. Profile Proven experience as an AI...
Outside Spy
May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Python Backend Developer - API Design at iO Associates, England, £325 per day
£325 per day
Outside Spy England, United Kingdom
Role: Senior Python Backend Developer - API Design (Fully remote Part-time contract) Rate: £325 p/d (Outside IR35) Duration: 15 June 2026 till end of December 2026 Workload: 110 days billable allowance (To be allocated during contract period) Location: 100% Fully Remote (Cloud-based collaboration platform) Eligibility: Candidates MUST be a national of a NATO member country. The Role We are seeking an expert Senior Python Backend Developer to design, build, and operate scalable services and data pipelines powering maritime geospatial and temporal analytics. This is a hands-on engineering role with strong end-to-end feature ownership, you will be translating complex domain models into clean, testable code using Domain-Driven Design (DDD), defining clear bounded contexts, and building production-grade APIs. What You'll Be Doing: API & Microservices: Developing asynchronous, production-grade APIs and microservices using FastAPI. Graph...
Outside Spy
May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Generative AI Adoption Lead (Outside IR35) at CLOUDMIGRATE, Greater London, £650 per day
£650 per day
Outside Spy Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Generative AI Adoption Lead Business Change & Organisational Adoption  •  Communications-Led Role Location:   Hybrid - 3 days a week at client site London, United Kingdom Job Type:   Contract (Outside IR35) Term:   Initial 6 months Rate:   up to £650 per day About the Role We are seeking a Generative AI Adoption Lead to drive organisation-wide behaviour change around AI — converting NAE’s investment in Generative AI into safe, effective, and business-led everyday usage. Reporting to the Global Head of School IT Transformation, this is fundamentally a business change and communications role embedded in a technology programme. This is a communicator first and a technologist second. The right candidate is naturally a writer, presenter, or community builder who happens to know AI well — not an AI specialist who happens to communicate adequately. You will act as NAE’s trusted internal ambassador for AI, helping colleagues across schools, regions, and...
Outside Spy
May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Service Management Lead- Outside ir35 contract at Careerwise, London Area, £600 per day
£600 per day
Outside Spy London Area, United Kingdom
Service Management Lead/ Consultant Outside IR35 contract Rate - £600 a day, duration- 6 months Hybrid : must be available to travel to an office 2 days a week if necessary, and occasional travel to Europe Locations : London, Hampshire Our client is a global software distribution organisation, seeking an experienced Service Management Lead/ Consultant to support a large-scale service improvement programme. This role will focus on stabilising the current IT service estate while defining and implementing a future-state service design roadmap aligned to ITIL best practices. Someone who can help define, implement, and then ensure that they run sufficiently the following: - Service Management Service Definitions Service Ownership Service Accountability Service Monitoring Service Relationships Service Support protocols Service OLA/SLA and establishing suitable OKR's Help establish and define suitable mechanisms for Service Transition from pre-production...
Outside Spy
May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
IFS ERP Business Analyst at Cathcart Technology, Scotland, £450-£500 per day
£450 - £500 per day
Outside Spy Scotland, United Kingdom
IFS Business Analyst 6 month initial contract with chance to extend Hybrid working across central belt Scotland with rare travel requirements across UK £450-500 per day OUTSIDE IR35 An established manufacturing group has a brand new requirement for an experienced IFS Business Analyst to join their ERP journey to cloud. The role entails working closely with stakeholders to analyse and improve business processes, developing functional specifications, and managing system delivery. Skills and experience: Strong experience within an IFS Business Analyst capacity (preferable IFS transformation/upgrades) Strong functional knowledge of IFS and specific modules: Projects (Planning, MRP, Forecasting) Strong business process-engineering/mapping skills Strong experience liaising with senior stakeholders and users to gather crucial requirements. Strong communication is a must. Please apply or reach out to Craig for more information.
Outside Spy
May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Cyber Security Architect at identifi Global Resources, Preston, £650 per day
£650 per day
Outside Spy Preston, England, United Kingdom
Cyber Security Architect Outside IR35 Contract offering £650 per day Active SC Clearance or higher required Hybrid working in Preston - On-site 3 days per week Exciting assignment working on a Defence modernisation programme! We are seeking a Cyber Security Architect with a hands-on delivery experience who excels in applied security architecture, secure-by-design principles, and engineering-led security integration. You will be a part of a bigger team, working with a group of a Senior Security Architects and Digital Engineering stakeholders to produce security architecture artifacts, threat modelling, design assurance, and reusable patterns that strengthen the programme’s security posture. Key Responsibilities: You will lead and deliver core security architecture outputs including: Digital Engineering Security Artifacts and Engagement Report Security Requirements Specification Security Principles Framework Infrastructure Mapping Document...
Outside Spy
May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Radio Frequency Contractor at Platform Recruitment, Cambridge, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
RF Design Contractor | 6 Months | £70/h | Outside IR35 | Cambridge I’m currently supporting an engineering company looking for a senior RF contractor to join them onsite for an initial 6 month engagement, helping solve a range of RF design, validation and obsolescence challenges across an existing product range. This is a hands-on role for somebody who can hit the ground running, integrate into the team quickly and add value across both development and manufacturing engineering activities. Key experience required: Recent experience in discrete RF design and validation Strong background with FGen/VCO along with TX/RX circuit design Experience across 400MHz–900MHz frequencies (PMR type environments highly relevant) Good understanding of RF component selection, market availability and obsolescence resolution Experience working on integrated products rather than isolated RF modules/gain blocks Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with engineering...
Outside Spy
May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Android Developer at Softwire, United Kingdom, £600-£625 per day
£600 - £625 per day
Outside Spy United Kingdom
Senior Android Developer - Outside IR35 - Contract - SC ESSENTIAL A rare opportunity to join our fast-growing technology consultancy selling high-value software development services. You will be working within a Government department as part of an existing team to support the rollout of a new public-facing service. Responsibilities: Design and develop advanced applications for the Android platform in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features Work with outside data sources and APIs Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the team Participate in code reviews and ensure that the code is of high quality Ensure that the applications are secure and follow best practices for data protection...
Outside Spy
May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior iOS Developer at Softwire, United Kingdom, £600-£625 per day
£600 - £625 per day
Outside Spy United Kingdom
Senior iOS Developer - Outside IR35 - Contract - SC ESSENTIAL A rare opportunity to join our fast-growing technology consultancy selling high-value software development services. You will be working within a Government department as part of an existing team to support the rollout of a new public-facing service. Responsibilities: Design and develop advanced applications for the iOS platform Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features Work with outside data sources and APIs Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the team Participate in code reviews and ensure that the code is of high quality Ensure that the applications are secure and follow best practices for data protection Requirements: Strong knowledge of the...
Outside Spy
May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Python Engineer at Venesky Brown, Scotland, £600 per day
£600 per day
Outside Spy Scotland, United Kingdom
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit an AI Python Engineer for an initial 12 month contract with option to extend on a rate of £600/day (Outside IR35). This role will be based in Edinburgh, however, attendance at the project site will only be required on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities: - Build and maintain the shared Python platform library that all workloads depend on — configuration, logging/telemetry, Azure clients, model interface abstractions. - Hold a high engineering bar across the codebase: type safety, test coverage, linting, dependency hygiene. - Keep the library's abstractions clean as models, transports, and workloads rotate underneath them. - Implement and maintain Temporal-based workflow workers for the document processing pipeline (ingestion → extraction → reasoning/rule-assertion → deterministic mapping). - Build the plumbing that loads and serves open-weight models inside workers...
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