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Current opportunities

Lead M365 Engineer

365

Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England

£50000 - £55000 per annum, Benefits: 10% Bonus Training!

Lead M365 Engineer (Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Defender) – great mix of projects and BAU work!

Hybrid role - 2-3 days per week in the office.

A Lead M365 Engineer is required by a modern, cloud-first Professional Services firm operating entirely in a Microsoft 365 E5 environment. This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of the M365 platform, driving improvements across identity, endpoint management, and security.

You’ll be joining a small, high-performing team as a Lead M365 Engineer where your input genuinely shapes decisions.

What you’ll need:

Strong Microsoft 365 / M365 experience within a E5 environment
Hands-on expertise with Entra ID, Intune (Autopilot, MDM/MAM), and Microsoft Defender
Scripting/automation using PowerShell and/or Graph API
ITIL process experience
Endpoint management across Windows 11 (MacOS/Jamf beneficial) and experience supporting junior team members

As a Lead M365 Engineer you’ll be fully supported with training and certifications, while gaining direct exposure to Microsoft Defender and working closely with Cyber Engineers. This is a great opportunity to work in a more security-focused role if you want to!

Day to day, you’ll:

Act as a Lead M365 Engineer, focusing on deployment, optimisation, and support of Microsoft cloud services including Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune
Work with more juior team member to coach and mentor them.
Handle a mix of M365 Projects, as well as some BAU support

What’s on offer:

£50,000 – £55,000 10% bonus
Hybrid working (2–3 days Manchester)
Cloud-only Microsoft environment – no legacy tech
Hands-on Microsoft Defender experience
Strong training and certification support
Clear progression into security or senior roles
High-impact role in a small team

If you’re an M365 Senior Engineer looking for more ownership, modern tech, and a clear progression path—get in touch now.

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Junior Full Stack Developer (React, Django) AI Training!

Artificial Intelligence

London, Greater London, South East, England

£30000 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: Training in AI!

Junior Full Stack Developer (React, TypeScript, Python, Django) – Train into Copilot Studio & AI Agents

**** Remote role - location no issue in the UK! ***

A Junior Full Stack Developer (React, TypeScript, Python, Django) is required by a Training and Adoption specialist who have built a SaaS product that sits within Microsoft 365 tenants. The platform gives clear insight into licensing, usage, and user behaviour, helping organisations drive adoption through targeted training and guidance. You’ll join a fully remote team of four developers working directly on this product.

To be considered for this Junior Full Stack Developer (React, TypeScript, Python, Django) role, you’ll need:

Experience across the full software development lifecycle
Experience owning features end-to-end (from concept to deployment)
Strong skills in React, TypeScript, Python, and Django
Commercial experience as a Full Stack Developer
Exposure to Azure or cloud environments

This Junior Full Stack Developer (React, TypeScript, Python, Django) role is built around development. You’ll get direct, hands-on training in Microsoft Copilot Studio and AI Agents, working with tech that’s already shaping how software is built. If you want to move into AI-focused engineering, this gives you a clear path.

In this Junior Full Stack Developer (React, TypeScript, Python, Django) role, you’ll work remotely on a modern SaaS platform. You’ll build and maintain full stack applications, develop frontend components in React and TypeScript, and enhance backend services using Python and Django. You’ll take ownership of features, contribute to releases, and work closely with the team to improve the product in a structured development environment using Git and CI/CD pipelines.

The Junior Full Stack Developer (React, TypeScript, Python, Django) role offers:

Structured training in Microsoft Copilot Studio and AI Agents
Real experience working with AI-driven development
Fully remote working
Clear progression into senior or AI-focused roles
Exposure to modern SaaS and Microsoft technologies

If you’re a Junior Full Stack Developer (React, TypeScript, Python, Django) and want to build AI skills while working on a live product, this is a strong move.

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Infrastructure Support Engineer

365

Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, England

£300 per annum

Infrastructure Support Engineer (IT Infrastructure Support, Windows Server) – Inside IR35, £300 per day, 3 months possible extension.

An Infrastructure Support Engineer (IT Infrastructure Support , Windows Server) is required by a well-established organisation in South Killingholme (DN40), working in a hands-on, enterprise IT environment.

To be considered for this Infrastructure Support Engineer (IT Infrastructure Support , Windows Server) role, you’ll need:

Strong enterprise infrastructure support experience
Hands-on Windows Server, SQL Server, and Active Directory
Physical server build experience
Solid networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, DMZ essential)
2nd Line / Infrastructure Support background in ITIL environments

Based in the office 5 days per week, you’ll support servers, networks, and cloud platforms, handling incidents, monitoring systems, and carrying out root cause fixes. You’ll work across Windows/Linux, AD, SQL, virtualisation (VMware/Hyper-V), and Azure/AWS, alongside backup, DR, and security tasks. You’ll also support projects, upgrades, and automation.

The shift pattern is 08:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thursday, and 08:00 - 15:30 on a Friday.

What’s on offer:

Inside IR35 – £300 per day
3-month contract (likely extension)
Onsite – South Killingholme (DN40)
Immediate start

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Platform Engineer (Azure, Terraform, Azure DevOps)

Azure

London, Greater London, South East, England

£65000 - £75000 per annum, Benefits: Bonus Training!

Platform Engineer (Azure, Terraform, DevOps) – Rebuild a cloud SaaS platform using Terraform IaC

Hybrid role – 1-2 days per week in the office in London.

A Platform Engineer (Azure, Terraform, DevOps) is required by a growing SaaS company delivering a compliance platform in Azure. This Platform Engineer (Azure, Terraform, DevOps) role sits in a cloud team responsible for maintaining and rebuilding the platform over the next 9–12 months.

To be considered for this Platform Engineer (Azure, Terraform, DevOps) role, you should have:

Strong Terraform experience running at scale in production environments
Proven experience managing Infrastructure as Code in Azure
Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions pipelines
Monitoring experience with Prometheus or Grafana
Azure IaaS, automation (Ansible and PowerShell), and high availability experience
AZ-104 or similar certifications

This Platform Engineer (Azure, Terraform, DevOps) role focuses on moving the platform to 90% Infrastructure as Code. You’ll also be supported with Azure and Terraform certifications.

Day to day, as a Platform Engineer (Azure, Terraform, DevOps), you’ll spend 80% of your time on projects and 20% on BAU. You’ll build and manage Terraform deployments, develop pipelines, and improve monitoring. You’ll work closely with an IaC Architect to scale IaC and help rebuild the full platform. You’ll also support integrations and troubleshoot issues across the environment.

£65,000 – £75,000 bonus
Hybrid (1 day onsite, remote considered)
42-hour week with flexible hours
On-call (1 in 6) with allowance
Full platform rebuild project
Training and certifications supported
Modern Azure environment

If you’re a Platform Engineer (Azure, Terraform, DevOps) looking for a hands-on role focused on IaC and platform rebuild, this is a strong opportunity for a Platform Engineer (Azure, Terraform, DevOps) to step into a key position within a growing team.

Get in touch now!

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C# .Net Developer (Azure)

Azure

London, Greater London, South East, England

£50000 - £60000 per annum, Benefits: Training!

C# .NET Developer (C#, .NET, Azure) – High profile and Government projects with progression into leadership

Offices throughout the UK - hybrid role 1-2 days per week in the office.

A C# .NET Developer (C#, .NET, Azure) is required by a well-established consultancy delivering secure, high-impact solutions across Central Government and enterprise environments. This C# .NET Developer (C#, .NET, Azure) role sits within a collaborative Agile team working on modern Microsoft technologies, with strong engineering standards and real project ownership.
To be considered for this C# .NET Developer (C#, .NET, Azure) position, you should have:

Strong commercial experience with C# and modern .NET / .NET Core
Experience with Azure development and Azure DevOps (CI/CD)
Experience with SQL Server or Entity Framework and API development
Good understanding of dependency injection, performance, and secure coding
Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience

This C# .NET Developer (C#, .NET, Azure) opportunity will accelerate your development, giving you exposure to a range of projects rather than a single system. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and have a clear route into Project Leadership as you progress.

Day to day, as a C# .NET Developer (C#, .NET, Azure), you’ll operate within an Agile team, picking up tickets and delivering high-quality solutions. You’ll build and enhance Azure-hosted applications using C# and .NET, ensuring performance and security are prioritised. You’ll also engage with stakeholders, including Central Government clients, contributing to technical discussions and problem-solving as part of a wider team.

Salary £50,000 – £60,000
Hybrid working (1–2 days onsite, more if based near London, Reading or Manchester)
Offices in London, Reading, and Manchester
Work on Central Government projects
Clear progression into leadership
Strong team environment with experienced developers

If you’re a C# .NET Developer (C#, .NET, Azure) looking to deepen your Microsoft stack expertise and work on secure, large-scale systems, this is a strong opportunity.
Get in touch now!

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Azure Developer

Azure

London, Greater London, South East, England

£50000 - £60000 per annum

Azure Developer (.NET, Azure, DevOps) – £60,000 | Cloud-first projects | Modern Azure stack

You must be government SC (Security Check) clearable – British Citizen with 5 years residence in the UK.

Hybrid role - 1-2 days per week in the office.

An Azure Developer (.NET, Azure, DevOps) is required by a leading Microsoft Partner delivering secure, cloud-based solutions using Microsoft technologies. This is a strong opportunity for an Azure Developer (.NET, Azure, DevOps) to work on modern Azure platforms in a collaborative environment.
To be considered for this Azure Developer (.NET, Azure, DevOps) role, you will have:

Strong .NET development experience in commercial environments
Hands-on Azure experience including Security: TDE (Transparent Data Encryption)
Experience with Azure App Services and Azure PaaS
CI/CD knowledge in a trunk-based environment using Azure DevOps
Experience with testing, containerisation, and secure application development

You’ll work as an Azure Developer (.NET, Azure, DevOps, SC Clearable) building and improving Azure-based applications, ensuring performance, scalability, and security. You’ll use Azure DevOps to automate testing and deployments, while working closely with technical and business teams.

This Azure Developer (.NET, Azure, DevOps, SC Clearable) role offers exposure to modern Azure technologies, DevOps practices, and secure cloud development across the full stack.

£50,000 - £60,000
Get in touch now!

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M365 Senior Engineer

365

Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England

£45000 - £55000 per annum, Benefits: 10% Bonus Training!

M365 Senior Engineer (Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Defender) – great mix of projects and BAU work!

An M365 Senior Engineer is required by a modern, cloud-first Professional Services firm operating entirely in a Microsoft 365 E5 environment. This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of the M365 platform, driving improvements across identity, endpoint management, and security.

You’ll be joining a small, high-performing team where your input genuinely shapes decisions. It’s an ideal move for someone currently in an MSP who wants to step into an internal role with more ownership and long-term progression.

What you’ll need:

Strong Microsoft 365 experience within a cloud-only (E5) environment
Hands-on expertise with Entra ID, Intune (Autopilot, MDM/MAM), and Microsoft Defender
Experience with Conditional Access, Security Groups, and SSO integrations
Scripting/automation using PowerShell and/or Graph API
Endpoint management across Windows 11 (MacOS/Jamf beneficial) and experience supporting junior team members

You’ll be fully supported with training and certifications, while gaining direct exposure to Microsoft Defender and working closely with Cyber Engineers. This is a clear route into a more security-focused role.

Day to day, you’ll:

Lead deployment, optimisation, and support of Microsoft cloud services including Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune
Design and maintain backup and recovery strategies for workplace services and endpoints
Design, implement, and maintain identity management integrations, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM).
Design and maintain system-to-system integrations using standard protocols (OAuth, OIDC), and support custom SaaS API integrations where required.

What’s on offer:

£45,000 – £55,000 10% bonus
Hybrid working (2–3 days Manchester)
Cloud-only Microsoft environment – no legacy tech
Hands-on Microsoft Defender experience
Strong training and certification support
Clear progression into security or senior roles
High-impact role in a small team

If you’re an M365 Senior Engineer looking for more ownership, modern tech, and a clear progression path—get in touch now.

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SharePoint Consultant

365

Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England

£60000 - £75000 per annum, Benefits: Training and Certs!

SharePoint Consultant (SharePoint Online, SharePoint Specialist, SharePoint Consultant, SharePoint Intranet, SharePoint Solutions) – Client-facing role with progression into pure Architecture and Design!

Hybrid Role - 1-2 days per week in the office in Manchester.

A SharePoint Consultant is required by a leading Microsoft consultancy delivering SharePoint Online, intranet and knowledge management solutions across enterprise clients. This is a business known for strong delivery, investing in certifications, and giving consultants a clear route into Solution Architecture.

To be considered, you’ll have:

You must be a British Citizen as this role requires Government SC (Security Check) Clearance
Strong experience designing SharePoint Online solutions
Proven Information Architecture experience within SharePoint
Experience delivering SharePoint intranet and document management solutions
Knowledge of knowledge management within SharePoint solutions
End-to-end experience across design and deployment

This role suits a SharePoint Consultant who wants to move further into a client-facing position. You’ll work closely with stakeholders, shape SharePoint solutions, and step away from purely technical delivery into a more consultative role. You’ll also gain Microsoft certifications and structured training.

Day to day, you’ll design and deliver SharePoint Online solutions aligned to business needs. You’ll lead Information Architecture across intranet and document management platforms, run workshops, and guide clients on best practice. You’ll bridge business and technical teams and take ownership of delivery end-to-end.

What’s on offer:

Clear move into a client-facing SharePoint Consultant role
Full ownership of SharePoint solutions
Funded Microsoft certifications and training
Strong pathway into Solution Architecture
High-impact SharePoint intranet and knowledge management projects
Hybrid working (1–2 days onsite)
Fast interview process

If you’re a SharePoint Consultant looking for more ownership, more client exposure, and real progression—get in touch now!

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SharePoint Consultant

365

London, Greater London, South East, England

£60000 - £75000 per annum, Benefits: Training and Certs!

SharePoint Consultant (SharePoint Online, SharePoint Specialist, SharePoint Consultant, SharePoint Intranet, SharePoint Solutions) – Client-facing role with progression into pure Architecture and Design!

Hybrid Role - 1-2 days per week in the office in either London or Manchester.

A SharePoint Consultant is required by a leading Microsoft consultancy delivering SharePoint Online, intranet and knowledge management solutions across enterprise clients. This is a business known for strong delivery, investing in certifications, and giving consultants a clear route into Solution Architecture.

To be considered, you’ll have:

You must be a British Citizen as this role requires Government SC (Security Check) Clearance
Strong experience designing SharePoint Online solutions
Proven Information Architecture experience within SharePoint
Experience delivering SharePoint intranet and document management solutions
Knowledge of knowledge management within SharePoint solutions
End-to-end experience across design and deployment

Clear move into a client-facing SharePoint Consultant role
Full ownership of SharePoint solutions
Funded Microsoft certifications and training
Strong pathway into Solution Architecture
High-impact SharePoint intranet and knowledge management projects
Hybrid working (1–2 days onsite)
Fast interview process

If you’re a SharePoint Consultant looking for more ownership, more client exposure, and real progression—get in touch now!

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Power Platform and Azure AI Builder Consultant

Artificial Intelligence

London, Greater London, South East, England

£550 - £600 per day, Benefits: Inside IR35

Power Platform & Azure AI Builder Consultant (Power Platform, Power Automate, Azure AI Builder, Dataverse, SharePoint) – £600/day, Immediate Start

A Power Platform & Azure AI Builder Consultant (Power Platform, Power Automate, Azure AI Builder, Dataverse, SharePoint) is required to deliver AI-driven automation in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You’ll need:

Strong Power Platform and Power Automate experience building workflows across SharePoint, Dataverse, and SQL
Hands-on Azure AI Builder experience (AI Builder, prompt engineering, AI workflows)
Solid Dataverse knowledge
Experience building AI prompts/agents (Copilot Studio / AI Builder)
Strong SharePoint and data automation background in regulated environments

You’ll build and deliver solutions using Power Platform, Power Automate, and Azure AI Builder, working with Dataverse and SharePoint to automate and structure complex data.

Day to day, you’ll build flows that analyse financial and legal documents using Azure AI Builder, build Power Automate workflows, and use Dataverse databases. You will be mapping out a Database - extracting info from Excel, migrate data, create Power Automate workflows, and be building agents in Copilot studio, and then implement AI-driven document processing, and deliver outputs in Power BI and PowerPoint.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll be expected to deliver quickly using Power Platform, Power Automate, Azure AI Builder, Dataverse, and SharePoint to drive real time and cost savings.

What’s on offer:

£550–£600 per day (Inside IR35)
London (Liverpool Street) – 3 days onsite
Start within 2–3 weeks
Cutting-edge Power Platform and Azure AI Builder work
High-impact project with clear deliverables
Exposure to financial and legal environments
Work directly with senior stakeholders

If you have strong Power Platform, Power Automate, Azure AI Builder, Dataverse, and SharePoint experience and can deliver from day one – get in touch now.

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Microsoft AI Architect: Strategy & Governance (Copilot Studio, Power Platform)

Artificial Intelligence

London, Greater London, South East, England

£650 - £700 per day, Benefits: Outside IR35

Microsoft AI Architect – Strategy & Governance (Copilot Studio, Power Platform) – £700 per day Outside IR35. 10 weeks initially.

Hybrid role - London 1-2 days per week

A Microsoft AI Architect - Strategy & Governance (Copilot Studio, Power Platform) is required by a leading financial services client to lead the strategy and governance of enterprise AI and Power Platform adoption. This is a critical programme focused on building scalable frameworks across Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and Azure AI.

To be successful in this Microsoft AI Architect - Strategy & Governance (Copilot Studio, Power Platform) role, you will have:

Proven experience defining Power Platform strategy and governance in enterprise environments
Strong delivery of Copilot Studio / AI strategy and governance (essential)
Deep expertise in Power Platform governance (environment strategy, pipelines, provisioning, licensing, compliance)
Experience enabling Citizen Development vs Pro Development frameworks
Strong understanding of data governance, regulatory and compliance controls (ideally within Financial Services)

This Microsoft AI Architect - Strategy & Governance (Copilot Studio, Power Platform) opportunity will see you shaping training, governance, and adoption frameworks across AI and low-code technologies. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to embed best practice and enable scalable, secure development using Power Platform and Copilot Studio.
Day to day, the Microsoft AI Architect - Strategy & Governance (Copilot Studio, Power Platform) will lead the design and implementation of a governance platform supporting 100 applications and AI agents. You’ll define development frameworks across citizen, low-code, and pro developers, establish standards for data, compliance, and secure delivery, and run workshops to drive adoption. You’ll also advise on architecture across Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, and broader AI platforms, ensuring the organisation can scale effectively.

Key benefits include a high-impact programme shaping enterprise AI strategy, working on a greenfield governance build, and influencing AI adoption at scale.

Interested? Get in touch now!

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