Technology & Digital

Data Engineer - Cardiff / Hybrid - £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with a global technology business that's continuing to expand its data capability and invest in modern cloud solutions. Known for their collaborative culture and commitment to innovation, they're offering an excellent opportunity for a Data Engineer to make a real impact. We're looking for a Data Engineer to help design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and systems that power analytics and business intelligence across the organisation. You'll play a key role in ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and high-quality - driving data-led decision making at every level. What you'll be doing: Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support analytics and operations. Develop and optimise data models and storage solutions for performance and reliability. Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the data lifecycle. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to deliver effective data solutions. Implement and maintain infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP. Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows to ensure availability and minimal downtime. Automate data ingestion, transformation, and validation processes. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend system improvements. The skills you'll need: Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases. Hands-on experience building data pipelines and ETL processes. Proficiency in Python. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Knowledge of data modelling, warehousing, and optimisation. Familiarity with big data frameworks (e.g. Apache Spark, Hadoop). Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices. Strong problem-solving skills and experience working in agile environments. Desirable: Experience with Docker/Kubernetes, streaming data (Kafka/Kinesis), Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and NoSQL databases. Company Benefits: Enhanced Parental Leave Generous annual leave Healthcare Plan Annual Giving Day - an extra day to give back to yourself or your community Cycle-to-work Scheme Pension scheme with employer contributions Life Assurance - 3x base salary Rewards Programme - access to discounts and cashback LinkedIn Learning Licence for upskilling & development Ready to Apply? Please apply with your latest CV. Know someone who'd be great for this role? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!

Senior Data Engineer - Cardiff / Hybrid - £65,000 - £75,000 + benefits Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a leading global business investing heavily in its data and analytics capabilities. They're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help shape the next generation of their data platform - leading technical design, mentoring others, and driving best practice. This is a great opportunity for an experienced data professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, optimising large-scale systems, and influencing strategy within a collaborative, forward-thinking team. What you'll be doing: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance data architectures and pipelines. Define and enforce best practices for data engineering, including coding standards, testing, and documentation. Mentor and guide engineers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence. Translate complex business requirements into reliable, well-structured data solutions. Optimise data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Drive adoption of modern data tools and technologies across the organisation. Ensure robust data governance, security, and compliance. Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues, delivering long-term solutions. Work with analytics, product, and engineering teams to support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives. The skills you'll need: Extensive experience designing and building large-scale data pipelines and ETL processes. Strong proficiency in SQL and Python. Deep understanding of data modelling, warehousing, and performance optimisation. Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services. Hands-on experience with big data frameworks (e.g. Apache Spark, Hadoop). Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance. Ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers. Excellent problem-solving skills and experience in agile environments. Desirable: Experience with streaming data (Kafka/Kinesis), Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, NoSQL databases, and metadata management tools. Company Benefits: Enhanced Parental Leave Generous annual leave Healthcare Plan Annual Giving Day - an extra day to give back to yourself or your community Cycle-to-work Scheme Pension scheme with employer contributions Life Assurance - 3x base salary Rewards Programme - access to discounts and cashback LinkedIn Learning Licence for upskilling & development Ready to Apply? Please apply with your latest CV. Know someone who'd be great for this role? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!

Senior Dynamics Developer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £55k The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking to help them find a talented Senior Dynamics Developer (eligible for SC clearance) to get involved in some awesome tech projects. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, modern delivery processes, and innovative projects involving AI and ML which provides a dynamic and stimulating work environment. Collaborating with experts in their respective fields enabling you to learn and make valuable contributions to ground breaking projects. My client offers amazing L&D training to allow the team learn and improve at their own pace. They also put their staff at the forefront of all decisions whilst recognising them the most valuable part of the organisation. Are you a Senior Dynamics Developer who has: Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile methodologies Advocate of DevOps principles Experience working in a Microsoft Azure Cloud first team Experience with Azure DevOps What will the Senior Dynamics Developer get in return? Up to £55k Pension: Up to 27.9% Full Flexi-Time - Work your 37.5 hours on any schedule between 5am and 10pm 25 Days annual leave PLUS Bank Holidays (Increasing to 30 days) Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Dynamics Developer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

📌 Infrastructure Support Engineer 📍 Blaenavon, South Wales 💰 Competitive salary What You'll Do: You'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth day-to-day IT operations across the business. Working closely with the wider infrastructure team, you'll be the go-to person for troubleshooting hardware and software issues, managing network applications, and supporting end users. Your responsibilities will include monitoring systems, performing routine backups, ensuring security protocols are upheld, and maintaining documentation for disaster recovery. You'll also assist in mentoring junior team members and help deliver ad-hoc IT projects when needed. What You'll Bring: Strong technical knowledge with the ability to diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues A collaborative approach with excellent communication skills Confidence to challenge and improve existing processes Solid organisational skills and a proactive mindset Experience working under pressure and managing multiple tasks GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent Ideally, a BTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies or NVQ Level 2 in IT Practitioners Why You Should Apply: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking IT team where your input will genuinely make a difference. You'll gain hands-on experience with varied infrastructure tasks, enjoy autonomy in your role, and benefit from a culture that values development and initiative. Ready to Apply? Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!

📌 Senior Data & ML Engineer 📍 Cardiff/London 💰 £90,000 - £100,000 DOE What You'll Do: Take the lead on building and scaling large-scale web scraping and data ingestion systems that form the core of an AI-driven product suite used by major enterprise clients. From crawling hundreds of dynamic sources to powering downstream LLM features, your work will be the foundation of everything the platform delivers. You'll own projects end-to-end - designing data pipelines, integrating with vector databases, and deploying intelligent features using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and fine-tuned LLMs. What You'll Bring: Deep hands-on experience with web scraping tools and frameworks (Scrapy, Playwright, Puppeteer, etc.) 5+ years in data engineering, ML engineering, or similar technical roles Strong Python skills and comfort working across complex ingestion workflows Experience managing NoSQL and vector databases at scale (MongoDB, Weaviate, Pinecone, etc.) Solid understanding of modern data pipeline tools (Airflow, Prefect, Dagster) Practical experience with LLM development, embeddings, and RAG architectures Familiarity with distributed systems and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Self-motivated and capable of independently delivering production-grade systems Why You Should Apply: Own the backbone of a production-grade AI stack - with scraping and ingestion at the core Work directly with a technical founder on systems already used by enterprise clients Shape AI capabilities from prototype to production with real impact Join a profitable, self-funded startup with flexibility on location and working style Competitive salary - they're ready to pay £100k+ for the right person Contact Lewis Allen to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!

Full-Stack Developer - Cardiff - Hybrid Working (2 Days in the Office) - Salaries up to £58,000 - 2 Stage Process Yolk Recruitment is recruiting for a passionate Full-Stack Developer who takes pride in their craft, enjoys learning new technologies, and wants to play a key role in a platform that's transforming an entire industry. This is your chance to join a well-established, independent business that's growing fast and leading the way in the media technology space. You'll be part of a collaborative Cardiff-based team that's building and maintaining a powerful AWS-based platform used by major brands across the US. Hybrid working. This is what you'll be doing: You'll join a small, high-performing Agile team where everyone contributes across the full software lifecycle - from design and implementation to deployment and support. Expect to: Design, build and maintain features across a modern stack, including React, TypeScript, NodeJS, AWS Lambdas, API Gateway, Docker, AWS Glue, Python, and SQL/NoSQL databases. Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to deliver impactful, scalable solutions. Test-drive and pair-program to ensure high-quality, maintainable code. Continuously refine and improve existing systems to keep performance and reliability high. Take genuine ownership of your work in a culture that values freedom, responsibility, and craftsmanship. Desirable Skills & Experience: Below are a few of the skills and qualities that would make you a great fit: Strong experience with modern web technologies such as React, TypeScript, and NodeJS. Familiarity with AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, Glue, Step Functions, CloudFormation). Proficiency with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Experience with Python, Docker, and Agile methodologies. Competence in TDD and writing clean, testable code. A collaborative mindset - able to contribute ideas, give and receive constructive feedback, and take collective responsibility for team outcomes. If you don't have every technology listed but have solid experience with object-oriented or functional programming and a desire to learn, you'll still be strongly considered. What you'll get in return: Profit Share: Paid quarterly (subject to company performance) Hybrid Working: 2 days per week in the Cardiff office 25 days holiday + public holidays + company holidays + extra days for tenure Private Health Scheme with AXA: includes dental, vision, mental health and travel cover Personal training budget and dedicated learning time Annual $2000 holiday allowance (after one year's service) Cycle to Work scheme Regular team lunches, socials, and nights out Early finish every other Friday in summer Pension: 5% matched Interview Process: Stage 1: Initial screening call with members of the team Stage 2: In-person interview at the Cardiff office - a deeper discussion about your experience and a few collaborative technical problems to solve Does this opportunity sound like something you'd be interested in? If you believe you have the skills and experience for the role, please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us and successfully placed. For more information, contact Dan Newton at Yolk Recruitment.

Head of the Office for AI - Welsh Government (Grade: SCS1) Location: Pan - Wales Working Pattern: Full-Time / Flexible Salary: £81,000 to £92,791 (+ Development Allowance) **Must be Eligible for SC Clearance** Yolk Recruitment is proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to the Welsh Government. We're working together to deliver modern, impactful digital services for the people of Wales - and we're looking for talented individuals who want to be part of this mission. About the Role: The Head of the new Office for AI will be a key role in meeting Ministerial ambitions in driving forward AI adoption, policy, guidance and capability across Welsh Government services and the wider public sector. They will do this by working closely with Ministers, senior civil servants across government, the wider digital leadership in Wales, and building strong partnerships with UK Government, industry and academic partners. Key Responsibilities: Policy leadership on all aspects of AI in public services in Wales, supporting Ministers in developing priorities for AI as part of their wider digital transformation ambitions for services in Wales, but within the context of our AI principles and the fair, ethical and sustainable use of data and technology. Internal leadership of digital transformation enabled by AI across Welsh Government for externally facing bilingual digital services delivered directly to citizens. external representation of Welsh Government at UK Government and devolved administrations as well as other UK bodies and the Welsh public service. Also, to represent Welsh Government internationally on AI matters. Leading and setting strategic direction for the Strategic AI Advisory Group which brings together experts from industry, academia, and the public sector to advise Ministers. Their goals include identifying AI opportunities in public services, supporting decisions, promoting AI literacy, responsible innovation, and strengthening Wales's AI ecosystem. Leading on AI related regulation and legislation whether in consideration of devolved aspects of UK Government legislation or where Ministers may also want to regulate in devolved areas. Advising the Permanent Secretary, Executive Committee and Ministers accordingly on strategic direction on AI for Welsh Government Leading on internal capability and supporting other parts of Welsh Government in exploiting AI tools for internal use, and ensuring appropriate guardrails are in place to support our values, ethics AI principles and social partnership commitments. Working closely with the Centre for Digital Public Services and the AI Leadership Group for Wales in driving forward practical guidance and adoption for the Welsh public service Developing a programme to raise AI capability across the public sector, working with industry partners. Managing 10 staff and working collaboratively with other parts of DDaT and Welsh Government, including the Data Science Unit in driving forward adoption and capability within the organisation managing a £2.5m programme budget including a delivery fund to support projects directly related to the adoption of AI tools in the public sector. You will have the opportunity to work with multiple projects and programmes across many areas of Welsh Government, with staff at all levels in many different roles and aspects of government business. We provide training specific to your role as well as to develop you for the next one, and we operate shadowing schemes for key areas where staff can experience the work of others first hand. The successful Head of the Office for AI will be rewarded with the following: Basic salary of £81,000 to £92,791 (+ Development Allowance) (+ DDaT Allowance) + incremental pay progression Civil Service pension of 30.3% 31 days annual leave + 2 privilege days + 8 bank holidays Hybrid working model and offices across Wales Staff wellbeing and active diversity networks Inclusion & Diversity At Yolk Recruitment and Welsh Government, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds - including underrepresented groups such as women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people. We believe diversity drives innovation and better outcomes for everyone. How to Apply Apply now via Yolk Recruitment and be part of something meaningful. Our team will support you throughout the process, ensuring a smooth and fair application journey. Closing Date: 5th November August (4pm) Interview Date: TBC For more information or to apply, contact Luke Cox at Yolk Recruitment - Candidate packs will be issued to every person that applies

SC CLEARED SharePoint SPFx Developer Initial 6 Months Fully Remote INSIDE IR35 Circa £500 Per Day Yolk Recruitment are currently hiring for an SC CLEARED SharePoint SPFx Developer on an initial 6-month contract with likely extension. This fully remote role offers circa £500 per day inside IR35, supporting a high-profile Microsoft 365 programme. About the Role: You will be a key technical lead for SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365, providing expertise in SPFx development, configuration, and workflow automation. You will work closely with stakeholders, development teams, and business users to deliver scalable, maintainable, and modern collaboration solutions across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain SharePoint Framework (SPFx) web parts and extensions using React and TypeScript. Collaborate with stakeholders and developers to deliver advanced SharePoint customisations. Support integration and workflow automation using Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Logic Apps). Develop and maintain scripts using PowerShell (PnP, SPO Management Shell) to automate administration tasks. Advise on best practices for modern SharePoint development and governance. Ensure solutions are secure, compliant, and follow Microsoft 365 best practices. Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes. Essential Experience: Experience in SharePoint Online development and SPFx. Strong experience with React, TypeScript, and Office UI/Fluent UI. Knowledge of Power Platform integration with SharePoint Online. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and administration. Experience collaborating with development teams on complex projects. Desirable Skills: Exposure to SharePoint REST API and modern development practices. Experience with enterprise-scale SPFx solutions and customisations. Familiarity with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, or other M365 integrations. Knowledge of external collaboration security models and governance.

SC CLEARED Microsoft 365 Technical Consultant (SharePoint & Security) Initial 6 Month Contract Fully Remote INSIDE IR35 Circa £550 - £600 Per Day Yolk Recruitment are currently hiring for an SC CLEARED Microsoft 365 Technical Consultant (SharePoint & Security) on an initial 6-month contract with likely extension. This fully remote role offers circa £550 per day inside IR35, supporting a high-profile Microsoft 365 programme. About the Role: You will be a key technical lead for SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365, providing expertise in configuration, administration, and migration. You will work closely with stakeholders, development teams, and security teams to deliver secure, compliant, and efficient collaboration solutions across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Lead SharePoint Online migrations from on-premises environments. Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID, including B2B collaboration, conditional access, and security groups. Implement Microsoft 365 security solutions, including DLP, information protection, and compliance centre policies. Develop and maintain scripts using PowerShell (SharePoint Online Management Shell, PnP PowerShell) to automate administration tasks. Support integration and workflow automation using Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate). Collaborate with developers on advanced SharePoint customisations and solutions. Advise on external collaboration security models and ensure compliance with data isolation and governance requirements. Essential Experience: Technical experience in SharePoint Online administration, configuration, and migration. Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, conditional access, and security group management. Experience with Microsoft 365 security, information protection, DLP policies, and compliance centre. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting (SharePoint Online Management Shell, PnP PowerShell). Knowledge of Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) and SharePoint integrations. Experience coordinating with development teams on technical projects. Desirable Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID Premium features. Experience with SharePoint REST API and modern development practices. Exposure to designing external collaboration portals with strict data isolation. Experience working with custom SharePoint Framework (SPFx) solutions.

IT & OT Asset Analyst Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £52,107 + excellent benefits Yolk Recruitment are working with a leading organisation to recruit an IT & OT Asset Analyst into their growing IT Service Management function. This is a newly created role offering a real opportunity to shape and improve asset management practices across both IT and OT (Operational Technology) functions. Sitting within the IT Commercial and Contracts Team, you'll be central to managing the lifecycle of technology assets - from acquisition and deployment through to optimisation and disposal. You'll work closely with internal teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders to ensure compliance, improve processes, and maximise value from assets in a highly regulated, critical national infrastructure environment. If you're proactive, analytical and passionate about asset management, this role gives you the scope to make a real impact. What you'll be doing Maintaining accurate records for IT & OT assets across multiple systems (e.g. ServiceNow, CMDB). Supporting the full lifecycle of assets, from procurement to decommissioning. Assisting with compliance checks, reporting on asset health and performance, and supporting remediation where needed. Working with suppliers and vendors to support procurement, maintenance, and disposal of assets. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within asset management processes and tools. Tracking costs, supporting financial reporting, and identifying opportunities for savings. Supporting incident and problem management where asset-related issues are involved. Collaborating with IT, OT, finance, procurement, and service delivery teams to embed best practices. The skills and experience you'll bring Proven experience managing IT and OT assets in a large-scale enterprise environment. Knowledge of asset lifecycle management, including procurement, tracking, maintenance, and disposal. Experience using asset management tools such as ServiceNow, CMDB, or similar. Strong understanding of compliance requirements and industry standards related to IT & OT assets. Good financial awareness, with experience tracking costs and working alongside procurement/finance teams. Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights. Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. ITIL Foundation or professional asset management certification (CITAM, CAMP, ISO 55001) would be advantageous. What you'll get in return (not limited to) Hybrid working (50% in office / 50% working from home) Flexible working opportunities 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15% 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan Comprehensive training Ready to Apply? Please apply with your latest CV. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!

📌 Solution Architect 📍 Cardiff (Hybrid Working) 💰 £85,000 - £95,000 + Benefits What You'll Do: Join a forward-thinking engineering environment where legacy systems meet new innovation. As a Solution Architect, you'll partner with 3 to 4 agile squads, guiding high-level design and aligning their work with wider architectural goals. You'll be instrumental in shaping scalable, cloud-native solutions, contributing to both technical direction and delivery. This hands-on role will see you collaborating with engineers, reviewing code, and ensuring best practices are followed - all while keeping systems reliable, performant, and future-ready. What You'll Bring: Proven experience as a senior, lead, or principal software engineer with a focus on architecture and system design Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture, with strong hands-on experience in AWS Familiarity with distributed systems and event-driven architecture Comfortable working with tooling such as Azure Service Bus, Kafka, and other modern messaging technologies Ability to produce and maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and technical roadmaps Clear communication and mentoring skills, with a collaborative mindset Why You Should Apply: You'll be part of a growing team that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement. With plenty of scope to influence architecture and shape the future of complex systems, this is a fantastic opportunity to do impactful work across multiple squads in a tech-led organisation. Contact Lewis Allen to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!

📌 VP of AI/ML and Data 📍 UK - Cardiff, London or Remote (with occasional travel) 💰 £100,000 - £200,000 total package What You'll Do: Define and lead the company-wide AI and data strategy, reporting directly to the CTO. Build and lead a new AI/ML function, while shaping the existing data team. Establish a modern data platform using Fabric, Databricks or similar technologies to power predictive analytics and automation. Deliver the business's first AI-powered products and tools, such as intelligent search, document OCR and insight-driven reporting. Partner with product and engineering to turn customer requirements into scalable AI solutions. Champion an AI-first culture, embedding automation and data-driven decision-making across the organisation. What You'll Bring: Proven experience delivering AI/ML capabilities in production, ideally within a SaaS or enterprise setting. Technical depth across machine learning, MLOps, and data engineering. Experience building and scaling teams in data and AI disciplines. Background in cloud-based data platforms - Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS or Azure. A hands-on mindset with the ability to balance technical leadership and strategic direction. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate at an executive level. Why You Should Apply: This is a genuine build-from-scratch opportunity. You'll have the autonomy to shape how AI is designed, governed and delivered across a global software business, setting the roadmap, hiring the team, and seeing your ideas go live in products used by thousands. It's ideal for someone who wants to make a visible impact and lead a company through a major AI transformation. Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a brief note outlining why you're a great fit for this role. Know someone perfect for it? We offer a referral scheme - get in touch!

📌 Service Desk Analyst 📍 Newport 💰 Up to £30,000 What You'll Do: Join a fast-growing support team delivering high-quality 1st and 2nd line technical support across a wide range of self-serve solutions. You'll be the first point of contact for customers, helping them stay up and running across both mobile and static platforms. You'll be part of a rotating shift pattern covering 8 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week, with occasional on-call responsibilities. This is a hands-on, office-based role at our Newport site, offering excellent opportunities for growth as the team continues to scale. What You'll Bring: Previous experience in a customer-facing service desk role (2+ years) Strong working knowledge of Windows OS and networking (DHCP, routing, wireless) Familiarity with both Windows and Android environments (50/50 split) Excellent communication skills and a 'customer first' mindset Experience supporting Office 365 and troubleshooting common issues Ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems independently A degree in an IT-related subject is highly desirable Why You Should Apply: This is a brilliant opportunity to join a tech-forward business where you'll have real impact. If you're passionate about delivering great customer support, want to work with the latest technologies, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you. Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!

DevOps Engineer | £50,000 - £55,000 | Remote / UK-based Role Overview We're looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our software development team, supporting systems that serve tens of thousands of customers. You'll play a key role in deploying, monitoring and operating our applications across critical production environments, with a direct impact on user experience, customer satisfaction and company growth. Working in an agile environment, you'll collaborate with engineers, architects and product colleagues to design and maintain scalable, resilient infrastructure. You'll use modern tools such as AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes and Ansible, and bring a positive, organised and team-focused approach to solving complex problems. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement and maintain infrastructure as code for development and production environments. Build, maintain and improve observability and monitoring solutions, ensuring system health and uptime, including participation in on-call rotation. Design, implement and optimise continuous delivery systems, advising development teams on resiliency, operability and best practices. Configure and administer advanced Kubernetes clusters (networking, storage, namespacing, multi-node groups). Configure and administer Kafka clusters with disaster recovery and data loss prevention mechanisms. Proactively identify points of failure in infrastructure and recommend improvements. Contribute to agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to support delivery goals. Essential Skills & Experience: 3+ years in a DevOps role, ideally within a SaaS environment. Strong background in distributed systems (load balancing, messaging, distributed databases). Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Chef, Puppet). Expertise in cloud platforms, particularly AWS. Proven track record designing and operating CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Git). Kubernetes cluster administration, including non-standard networking, storage classes and multi-node groups. Advanced Kafka administration, including topic configuration and disaster recovery. Knowledge of IP networking (TCP, UDP, firewalls, SSL). Familiarity with both Windows and Linux environments. Prior experience in application development, ideally SaaS and web-focused. Strong grasp of software engineering and design principles (patterns, event-driven architecture, CAP theorem). Security-minded approach at all levels. Desirable Skills & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code. Exposure to monitoring and reporting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack. Knowledge of microservices architecture. Interest in continuous learning and bringing new ideas to the team. Ready to Apply? Please apply with your latest CV. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!

Salesforce Developer - Morden (Remote) - £70,000 - £90,000 + benefits Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading global business that continues to grow and invest heavily in their Salesforce capability. Recognised for their collaborative culture and commitment to employee development, they're offering a great opportunity for an experienced Salesforce Developer to make a real impact. We're looking for a Salesforce Developer to join their dedicated team. You'll design, build, and customise solutions that support business goals, enhance user experience, and ensure the platform is used to its full potential. Alongside hands-on development, you'll play a part in driving best practice and contributing to continuous improvement across the function. What you'll be doing: Design, develop, test, and deploy Salesforce solutions including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Lightning Web Components (LWC). Configure Salesforce with Flows, Validation Rules, and Page Layouts to meet business needs. Build and maintain integrations with external systems using APIs and middleware tools. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and production environments. Translate business requirements into well-structured technical designs. Support new Salesforce features and releases by assessing and implementing relevant enhancements. Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions. Take part in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and documentation to support maintainability and team learning. The skills you'll need: 5+ years' experience as a Salesforce Developer with strong expertise in Apex, Visualforce, and LWC. Proven experience integrating Salesforce with other platforms via REST/SOAP APIs or middleware (e.g. MuleSoft). Hands-on experience with Experience Cloud customisation and configuration. Strong knowledge of Salesforce security, governor limits, and performance best practices. Proficiency in JavaScript and building custom UIs on the Lightning platform. Familiarity with code versioning (Bitbucket/Git) and project tracking tools (JIRA/Confluence). Salesforce certifications - Platform Developer I essential, Developer II or Architect certifications a bonus. Knowledge of agile methodologies and Salesforce DevOps processes. Experience with data migration tools (Data Loader, ETL). Company Benefits: Enhanced Parental Leave Generous annual leave Healthcare Plan Annual Giving Day - an extra day to give back to yourself or your community Cycle-to-work Scheme Pension scheme with employer contributions Life Assurance - 3X base salary Rewards Program - access to discounts and cashback LinkedIn Learning Licence for upskilling & development Ready to Apply? Please apply with your latest CV. Know someone who'd be great for this role? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!

Senior Technical Analyst Cardiff (hybrid) £60,000 The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be partnered with one of Wales' biggest non-profit organisations who service more than 3 million customers whilst contributing more than £840 million to protect the environment. We're seeking a Senior Technical Analyst to join our network and infrastructure team. You'll manage and support enterprise-level networks across multiple vendors and technologies, including Cisco, Palo Alto, ZScaler, and Microsoft Azure. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, particularly in automation, project delivery, and security. What you'll do Deliver and support complex network solutions across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud environments. Lead technical projects, working closely with network architects and security teams. Mentor junior engineers and review their work. Optimise network performance and develop automation scripts. Ensure systems are patched, secure, and highly available. Monitor infrastructure, investigate incidents, and manage service requests. Participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support. Collaborate with stakeholders, partners, and third-party providers. Technologies you'll use LAN / WAN / SD-WAN Wireless solutions Firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto) Cisco ISE, ZScaler Cloud Services Microsoft Azure Ansible and other automation / DevOps tools Network monitoring platforms (e.g., SolarWinds, SNMP) About you Cisco CCNP (or equivalent) qualification. Extensive experience in large enterprise networks and cloud infrastructure. Skilled in Cisco routing/switching, security appliances, wireless, and SD-WAN. Knowledge of ITIL processes, with 3rd-line support experience. Strong communicator with proven stakeholder engagement skills. A team player who can stay calm and effective under pressure. Think this one's for you? If you think this Senior Technical Analyst is for you then apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Software Developer (.net) £56,631 Bridgend - Hybrid Overview Are you an experienced developer who wants to shape a new digital function from the ground up? We're looking for a Senior Software Developer to help design and deliver modern services that make a real impact. You'll play a leading role in building a new event-driven integration platform on the Microsoft Azure stack, working initially with consultants before taking ownership as our in-house technical lead. This isn't just about writing code-you'll also grow and mentor a new team, set best practice, and help drive a digital transformation. Job Title: Senior Software Developer Reports to: Software Engineering Manager Overview As the first member of our new in-house development team, you'll lead the design, build, and delivery of an enterprise-grade Azure-based integration platform. You'll set technical direction, champion quality and security, and mentor future developers to deliver excellent digital services. Key Responsibilities Design and develop an event-driven API/microservices platform on Azure. Integrate multiple third-party systems securely and reliably. Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and operations. Establish coding standards and best practice across the development lifecycle. Present proofs of concept and guide technical decisions. Recruit, mentor, and lead future developers. Contribute to wider digital and technology strategy. Essential Strong experience delivering enterprise solutions on Microsoft Azure. Advanced skills in .NET / C#. Hands-on expertise with event-driven design and technologies (Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs, Event Grid). Experience building APIs/microservices with Azure tools (Functions, APIM, Web Apps). Knowledge of Azure data services (SQL, Storage, Data Lake, Cosmos DB). Track record of leading development and mentoring others. Strong communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in agile teams. Desirable Microsoft Azure certifications. GraphQL (e.g. HotChocolate). Exposure to Kafka or other event-driven platforms. Knowledge of DevOps/IaC (Docker, Azure DevOps). Familiarity with Azure observability, identity, and security tools. Gitflow knowledge. Personal Qualities Customer-focused and improvement-driven. Positive, proactive, and collaborative. Strong problem-solving and influencing skills. Committed to personal and team development. Think this one's for you If you think this Software Developer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Architect Location: South Wales / Remote Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + excellent Benefits About the Role We're working with a well-established and highly regulated organisation in the utilities sector, who are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to play a key role in their Cyber Resilience team. This is a senior technical position focused on designing and implementing robust cloud focused security architectures that protect critical systems and information assets. You'll be responsible for developing security strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring effective integration of controls across networks, applications, cloud environments, and enterprise systems. Reporting to the Cyber Resilience Manager, you'll work across technical and governance functions to ensure ongoing protection against an evolving threat landscape, while supporting incident response, architecture design, compliance, and risk management. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain enterprise-wide cloud security architectures aligned to business objectives and compliance requirements Implement security controls across infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with GRC teams to manage identified risks Integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and broader IT processes Engage with architects, IT teams, and external suppliers to embed security into system design Develop and maintain technical incident response plans and support ongoing testing and refinement Monitor industry standards and regulatory changes (e.g., NIS regulations), ensuring ongoing compliance Contribute to internal security awareness and training programmes Evaluate emerging technologies and advise on their security implications Produce clear, well-documented architecture artefacts, policies, and procedures Benefits: Flexible working opportunities Discretionary bonus of up to 15% 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15% 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan "Choices" flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs Enhanced pay for parental leave Retail discounts and cashback scheme Annual salary review Company Sick Pay Why You Should Apply: This newly created role offers the chance to shape processes from the ground up while working in a supportive and forward-thinking IT team. If you're passionate about reducing service disruption, enhancing operational excellence, and driving real change, this could be your next big step. Ready to Apply? Contact Daniel Newton to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch!

Manufacturing Project Manager - INSIDE IR35 - Up to £31.50 per hour - BOLTON, ONSITE - 6 Months (w/ Likely Extension) - BPSS to START, MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Manufacturing Project Manager to join the team on an initial 6 month deal in Bolton. Overview of department: Manufacturing department Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance Role responsibilities: Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle. Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors. Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing. Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets. Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries. Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business. Role requirements Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference. A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales. Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions. Experience in the application of Project Management skills at assistant level in a relevant business environment. ESD training Medical requirements None Health surveillance requirements Why you should come and work at our client's our client's, a world leader in missiles and missile systems, is a multi-national group with 10,000 employees on industrial facilities in France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States With some of the most sophisticated technology in defence, our client's is Europe’s leading guided weapons company and with this in mind we continually look to broaden our existing talent base whilst maintaining a strategic edge, by exploiting new markets and new applications for our world-class technology base Our work is complex, challenging and innovative. It takes a range of professionals across the full engineering and commercial spectrum to carry it out. Whatever field our people specialise in, they all share the same mind-set: a drive to make things work better and to redefine the established standards. Please note that in order to apply for our client's UK opportunities you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Skillset/experience required: Significant project experience required

Operations Support - Inside IR35 - Up to £23.17 per hour - 12 Months - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE, ONSITE - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for an Operations Support to join our client in the engineering space in Broughton, Flintshire on an initial 12 month contract. Working alongside the production management team to coach and facilitate business improvement using the company-centric Operating System. Based on ‘Right first time’ Lean principles such as,  Problem Solving, Kaizen (continuous improvement) and Quality Standards the Lean business improvement department of the Broughton site, is an exciting opportunity to influence and drive change in an established wing manufacturing facility. Tasks ❖     Support the team in deploying the tools of the system to drive continuous improvement ❖     Provide lean coaching to Operations managers & their teams ❖     Support continuous improvement/waste elimination of business governance and associated reviews ❖     Drive and influence change in a leading aircraft manufacturing environment ❖     Anticipate risks and find business improvement opportunities through data analysis   ❖     Work alongside all business levels, adapting to changing landscapes within the business Skills ❖     Good knowledge of the application of Lean manufacturing ❖     Strong ability to work well in a team ❖     Innovative mindset with creativity & strong analytical skills ❖     Coaching improvement of standards and management routines ❖     Self-motivated in managing personal time, goals and objectives ❖     Focus on removal of non-value added activities with a strive for efficiency ❖     Able to work autonomously, recognising when support is required and seeking advice when necessary ❖     Have a customer focus and the ability to integrate well into the business ❖     Ability to manage stakeholder expectations & deliver on commitments ❖     Excellent communication skills and ability to present to  a variety of audiences ❖     Confident & resilient with ability to challenge the status quo with blue sky thinking ❖     Change Management