Contract Opportunity: Kubernetes/Rancher Specialist – Remote (Occasional London Travel) – £400–£475/day Inside IR35 Initial 6-Month Contract | Start: September 2025 We’re seeking an experienced Kubernetes/Rancher Specialist to support a high-profile migration project for a major UK organisation. This is a contract role with an industry-leading IT services provider, working as part of a dedicated delivery team. The Role: You’ll be contributing to a strategic platform migration, helping to design, implement, and support container orchestration solutions in an enterprise environment. This project involves modernising infrastructure using Kubernetes and Rancher, working alongside cloud and DevOps engineers to ensure seamless integration and operational resilience. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Design, build, and support Kubernetes clusters using Rancher in a production environment</li><li>Assist with the migration of legacy services to containerised platforms</li><li>Implement security, monitoring, and logging best practices for container workloads</li><li>Collaborate with platform engineers, architects, and client stakeholders</li><li>Provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams</li><li>Participate in occasional on-site sessions in London for key meetings or workshops</li></ul>Essential Skills & Experience: <ul><li>Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and Rancher in enterprise environments</li><li>Proven background in Linux administration, containerisation, and orchestration</li><li>Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Helm, GitLab CI)</li><li>Solid understanding of cloud platforms (preferably AWS or Azure)</li><li>Strong scripting abilities (e.g., Bash, Python, or Go)</li><li>Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and security controls</li></ul>Nice to Have: <ul><li>Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)</li><li>Knowledge of networking fundamentals and zero trust architectures</li><li>Prior involvement in large-scale infrastructure migrations</li></ul>Contract Details: <ul><li>Day Rate: £400–£475 per day (Inside IR35)</li><li>Location: Fully remote with occasional travel to London</li><li>Start Date: September 2025</li><li>Duration: Initial 6 months, likely extension</li></ul>If you're a Kubernetes expert with Rancher know-how looking to make an impact on a major enterprise transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

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D365 Developer – Contract (Remote, SC Cleared) Initial 3 Months | High Likelihood of Extension Remote (UK Based) | SC Clearance Required Are you an experienced D365 Developer looking for your next contract with a leading IT services powerhouse, known for large-scale digital transformation in the public and private sectors? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a high-impact delivery team on a fully remote basis. You’ll be working on a major customer experience programme, with a focus on Omnichannel and CoPilot Studio for Customer Service, and will be expected to hit the ground running within an enterprise-scale Microsoft environment. Security Clearance Active UK SC clearance is essential. Candidates without current SC clearance cannot be considered due to project requirements. Key Technical Skills & Experience Customer Engagement Solutions<ul><li>Hands-on configuration of Omnichannel & CoPilot Studio for Customer Service</li><li>Setup and optimisation of live chat, voice, digital messaging, and IVR using CoPilot Studio</li></ul>Power Platform Development<ul><li>Building apps and automations using Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven), Power Automate, Power Pages, Power BI, and CoPilot Studio</li><li>Strong understanding of ALM, solution layering, source control, and CI/CD pipelines</li></ul>Dynamics 365 CE Development<ul><li>Customisations and workflows within D365 CE</li><li>Proficient in JavaScript, Custom Actions, and business process workflows</li></ul>Programming & Integration<ul><li>Proficiency in C# (.NET), JavaScript, HTML, SQL</li><li>Integrations via Azure Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus, Key Vault</li></ul>Dataverse & System Management<ul><li>Experience with enterprise-scale Dataverse architecture & governance</li><li>Performance tuning, security configuration, and data modelling</li></ul>Tooling & DevOps<ul><li>Agile delivery with Azure DevOps</li><li>Automation of deployments and environment management</li><li>Strong use of XRM Toolbox for administration and diagnostics</li></ul>The Offer<ul><li>Initial 3-month contract with likely extensions</li><li>Fully remote (UK-based work only)</li><li>Competitive daily rate</li><li>Join a respected delivery team at a top-tier IT services provider</li></ul>Ready to make a big impact on a high-visibility public sector transformation? Apply now with your updated CV and confirmation of your active SC clearance. This role is with a leading global IT services organisation delivering some of the UK's most critical digital transformation programmes.

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Azure Data Engineer – 12-Month FTC – Up to £70,000 Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite) Contract: Fixed Term (12 months) A well-established organisation is looking for an Azure Engineer to join their Intelligent Automation team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful AI and automation initiatives that have real impact across the business. You’ll work closely with senior developers, product owners, analysts, and business stakeholders to design and deliver scalable data pipelines and Azure-based solutions. Your work will directly support machine learning and process automation projects. This role is ideal for someone confident working in agile environments, with strong hands-on experience in Azure development and a passion for solving real-world problems through technology. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Develop and maintain data processing pipelines using Azure services</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, user stories, and technical solutions</li><li>Contribute to solution architecture and sprint planning</li><li>Ensure high-quality, secure, and timely delivery of solutions</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to existing systems and processes</li><li>Produce high- and low-level technical specifications</li><li>Share knowledge with the wider tech team and help produce process documentation</li></ul> Required Experience <ul><li>2–3 years of experience building and deploying large-scale data pipelines in Azure</li><li>Hands-on experience with:</li><li>Azure Data Factory</li><li>Logic Apps</li><li>Azure Functions, Azure Batch</li><li>SQL, Cosmos DB</li><li>Azure DevOps (CI/CD)</li><li>Bicep templates</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Agile delivery experience, with ability to estimate and break down tasks effectively</li></ul> Desirable <ul><li>Experience with Power Platform</li><li>Familiarity with Python or another programming language</li></ul>

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On-site Support Engineer – 2–3 Days/Week – Chessington, Surrey Rate: £150–£200 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 6-month initial term, with strong likelihood of a further extension Location: On-site – Chessington, Surrey (KT9) Start Date: ASAP An established global IT services provider is seeking a Level 3 Deskside Support Engineer to provide hands-on, on-site technical support for a well-known international food distribution client based in Chessington, Surrey. The role involves working 2–3 days per week on-site, offering a great balance of flexibility and responsibility. This is a long-term contract opportunity with a strong potential for extension beyond the initial 6 months. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide deskside support for laptops, desktops, and peripherals (printers, monitors, docking stations, etc.)</li><li>Carry out hardware lifecycle tasks (IMACD – Install, Move, Add, Change, Dispose)</li><li>Troubleshoot software/hardware issues including Windows OS and Microsoft 365 suite</li><li>Assist with password resets and account access issues</li><li>Support mobile devices (iPhones)</li><li>Act as hands-and-eyes for remote teams, including basic network patching and support</li><li>Support warehouse staff with IT equipment issues</li><li>Coordinate with third-party network/server vendors when required</li><li>Issue and manage access badges/fobs</li><li>Provide basic support for office telephony systems</li></ul>Technical Environment:<ul><li>Lenovo / Dell / HP laptops and desktops</li><li>USB docking stations</li><li>Sharp multifunction printers</li><li>iPhones</li><li>Microsoft 365 (Windows + Office)</li><li>Extreme Networks access points</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Proven experience in deskside or onsite IT support (Level 3 equivalent)</li><li>Confident troubleshooting both hardware and software issues</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration and end-user support</li><li>Strong customer service skills, especially in a professional office or warehouse setting</li><li>Eligible to work in the UK with no unspent criminal convictions</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience in a distribution/warehouse environment</li><li>Familiarity with network patching and supporting remote infrastructure teams</li><li>Experience liaising with third-party service providers</li></ul>

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Senior Product Designer  📍Remote  We’re working with a high-growth, mission-driven tech business on a brilliant opportunity to join their product design team in a key role focused on growth and monetisation. This is a high-impact position within a squad focused on acquisition, conversion and premium engagement. You’ll take ownership of end-to-end design projects – from referral flows and onboarding journeys to pricing experiments – helping drive the next phase of growth for a much-loved consumer app with millions of global users. What you’ll be doing:<ul><li>Lead design across all growth-focused initiatives – from concept to pixel-perfect delivery</li><li>Design onboarding, referral and upgrade journeys that drive conversion and retention</li><li>Partner with PMs, Engineers and Researchers to identify opportunities and run experiments</li><li>Balance user experience with business impact – optimising key growth metrics</li><li>Contribute to the wider design system and mentor junior team members</li></ul>What we’re looking for:<ul><li>Extensive product design experience </li><li>Strong background working on consumer subscription products</li><li>Portfolio that shows commerical impact – not just beautiful UI</li><li>Confident working in fast-paced, cross-functional teams</li><li>Proficient with Figma and modern design tools</li></ul> 🌱 Mission-led product with strong traction and awards from Apple & Google 🎓 Learning budget, enhanced parental leave, private healthcare and more If you're a product designer who’s passionate about growth, experimentation and building experiences that scale – this one’s worth a look. Drop me a message if you’d like to hear more  - sam.keene@xcede.com

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