Job Title: VIP Executive Support Engineer Contract: 3–6 Months (Initial) – Likely to Extend Location: Hybrid/Onsite in Buckinghamshire Rate: Inside IR35 A prestigious financial services organisation is seeking a highly experienced VIP Executive Support Engineer to join their team on an initial 3–6 month contract, with a strong possibility of extension. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Provide white-glove, end-to-end technical support to senior stakeholders and VIP users.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the Microsoft suite, with particular focus on Office 365 and Windows 10/11.</li><li>Manage support incidents efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to executive operations.</li><li>Deliver outstanding customer service with a proactive and professional approach at all times.</li><li>Collaborate with wider IT teams to ensure consistent service delivery and continual improvement.</li></ul>Key Requirements: <ul><li>Extensive experience in a similar VIP or Executive Support role within a large, fast-paced environment.</li><li>Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Windows 10/11, and related Microsoft technologies.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently at executive level.</li><li>Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working under pressure.</li><li>Experience in financial services or another high-stakes industry is highly desirable.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for a polished and technically strong IT support professional to join a leading financial institution and make a real impact from day one. To apply, please submit your CV and availability.

VIP Exec Support Engineer

I am currently recruiting for an ADMS software delivery manager to work for global manufacturing company based out of their Edinburgh office.  My client are a world leader for Grid Software solutions enabling companies world-wide to optimize their control of the Grid and the transformation towards sustainable energy sources. Responsibilites  <ul><li>The Services Delivery Manager owns the project’s Delivery Model and is the Technical Leader on the Project, working with highly skilled teams to manage and execute software deployment, configuration, integration and testing.</li><li>Share responsibility with the Project Manager (PM), through close coordination, for scope management (change requests assessment), risk management and problem management.</li><li>Project Execution control: Building effective Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), activity tracking to update Project Manager on progress, implementing the delivery with Agile methodology when applicable.</li><li>Accountable for the end-to-end project delivery to meet the schedule, cost and quality commitments.  </li><li>Contribute to Customer management activities for technical coordination establishing trust meeting delivery commitments, together with the Project Manager who owns the Customer relationship. </li><li>Expertise to drive excellence in execution through continuous improvement, change management and Agile / DevOps delivery methodologies.</li><li>Trigger and validate engineering Gate Reviews (Solution, Factory Testing Readiness, Site Acceptance Readiness). </li><li>Assist tendering with the validation of the delivery model and estimations in coordination with the Regional Operations team and the Global Workforce Manager.  </li><li>Work with Project Manager to report or resolve any process non-conformances in a timely manner</li><li>Validate project scope review in coordination with the Solution Design team identifying, documenting, and estimating any change requests (CR) or project risks with mitigation plans. Work with Project Manager to communicate with customer.</li></ul> Essential Critea  <ul><li>Experience with Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) Electrical Networks or Energy Management Systems (EMS)</li><li>Experience working with Linux, Oracle, Scripting, Database Knowledge - Python experience (desired) </li><li>Proven years of experience in Services directing the delivery of complex software solutions</li><li>Proven experience in a senior technical role within a system integrator or Software Consultancy practice</li><li>Proven experience in defining and managing delivery teams</li><li>Proven experience in defining and assigning work packages</li><li>DevOps and Agile methodology</li><li>Industry knowledge in the field of operation and multi sites project organizations</li><li>Process and methodology oriented</li></ul>

ADMS Software delivery manager

Windows 10/11 Engineer (SC Cleared) We are supporting a key client in their search for an SC Cleared Windows 10/11 Engineer. Active Security Check (SC) clearance (used within the last 12 months) is essential, and candidates must be willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. This is a specialist technical consultancy role, requiring in-depth expertise in the architecture, engineering, and delivery of Windows 10/11 solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building, configuring, migrating, and testing Windows-based environments and services. Key Requirements:<ul><li>Strong experience in Windows 10/11 architecture and low-level design</li><li>Expertise in endpoint management, security, and compliance</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of: <ul><li>Windows Virtual Desktop and virtualisation technologies (VDI, DaaS, IaaS)</li><li>Operating system and software lifecycle management (Windows, Office, browsers)</li><li>Monitoring and diagnostics tools (e.g. SysTrack, Nexthink)</li><li>Software packaging, application delivery, and SCCM</li><li>User profile management tools (GPO, Ivanti, FSLogix)</li><li>Application remediation (AppV, containerisation, GPO)</li></ul></li></ul>Additional Experience:<ul><li>Hardware and peripheral support (laptops, workstations, BYOD)</li><li>Design and deployment of Standard Operating Environments (Windows 7/10, RHEL)</li><li>Printers and print services</li><li>Endpoint connectivity (VPN, Wi-Fi, cloud proxies)</li><li>Test plan development and execution</li><li>Service catalogue management</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile engagement, delivering secure and modern Windows solutions within a sensitive environment. Please note: Only candidates with active SC clearance used within the last 12 months will be considered.

Windows 10/11 Engineer

Senior Fullstack Developer | Java, TypeScript, Vue.js | Düsseldorf | 90.000 EUR Are you passionate about building high-quality software and want to play a key role in transforming an entire industry? Join a fast-growing platform that’s driving the digitalisation and automation of property management processes. We’re currently looking for an experienced Senior Fullstack Developer to strengthen our development team. If you're excited about creating meaningful digital products in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. 🛠 Your Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop with purpose: Build and optimise new features with a focus on clean, maintainable code and thorough testing. </li><li>Drive innovation: Push forward the evolution of the platform and ensure it performs reliably at scale. </li><li>Ensure quality: Take part in data migrations and perform structured refactoring to improve the codebase. </li><li>Troubleshoot smartly: Debug efficiently and ensure the stability and performance of our applications. </li></ul>🎯 Your Profile<ul><li>Solid experience with Java (Spring Boot) and TypeScript (Vue.js) as well as a strong grasp of HTML, CSS, MongoDB, and Docker. </li><li>Familiar with modern CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and DevOps tools. </li><li>A strong interest in Developer Experience (DX) with a passion for boosting productivity and efficiency. </li><li>Excellent communication skills in German (spoken and written); English is a plus. </li><li>A proactive mindset, collaborative spirit, and high level of self-motivation. </li></ul>🌟 What’s on Offer<ul><li>A collaborative team and a company culture built on trust and mutual respect. </li><li>Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling environment. </li><li>A startup-style workplace: informal atmosphere, short communication paths, lots of ownership – and a bit of healthy chaos. </li><li>Close collaboration with an engaged dev team and the freedom to bring your ideas to life. </li><li>30 days of holiday, flexible working hours, and part-remote options. </li><li>Regular team events and arguably the best coffee in Düsseldorf ☕ </li><li>Modern hardware: MacBook Pro included </li></ul>

Senior Fullstack Developer | Java, TypeScript, Vue.js | Düsseldorf | 90.000 EUR

Tom joins our Xcede DACH team in the London office and has over a decade of recruitment experience, where he has helped build multiple tech teams with partners across Germany.

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Senior Software Developer - Java, Spring Boot and DevOps – Up to €90,000 – Gaming Industry – Frankfurt / Hybrid Are you a Java developer with a passion for building fast, scalable systems—and a soft spot for gaming? We’re working with an innovative game development company that’s scaling up their backend infrastructure and looking for a talented Spring Boot Developer to join their team. 💼 What You’ll Do Join a small, agile backend team working on real-time systems that power cross-platform games used by thousands of daily users. You’ll refactor legacy components, optimise for performance, and build out entirely new feature modules. You’ll also collaborate closely with the frontend team to make sure players get a seamless experience. 🛠 Tech You’ll Work With <ul><li>Java (advanced level) </li><li>Spring Boot (MVC & reactive) </li><li>MySQL (query tuning, access patterns, indexing) </li><li>Docker, RabbitMQ, Testcontainers </li><li>Exposure to Redis, Apache Pulsar, Kubernetes is a big plus </li></ul>🎯 Your Profile <ul><li>You're confident working independently in Java and Spring Boot </li><li>You enjoy fine-tuning backend performance </li><li>You're comfortable diving into containerised environments and messaging systems </li><li>You value clean code, smart testing, and cross-functional teamwork </li></ul>📍 Work Setup <ul><li>Full-time or part-time (student) roles available </li><li>Onboarding in person (Frankfurt), then hybrid/remote possible </li><li>Ideally located near Frankfurt – but we’re flexible for the right person </li></ul>🎮 Why Join? This is a chance to work at the intersection of backend engineering and interactive entertainment. You'll see your code impact real players, in real time. If you’re ready to level up your backend career in a collaborative and creative environment—this is it.

Senior Software Developer - Java, Spring Boot and DevOps – Up to €90,000 – Gaming Industry – Frankfurt / Hybrid

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