We are community-led tech recruiters, delivering diverse talent and world-class customer experiences.

TRUST IN SODA

Welcome to Trust in SODA, your go-to recruitment specialist for all things DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and GTM (Go-to-Market). Whether you’re looking for your perfect tech job or hoping to hire best-in-class candidates, our consultants have you covered.

For the last 10 years, we’ve been shaking up recruitment with our community-led approach to talent. As a certified B Corp, we’ve had the pleasure of supporting the world’s businesses with sustainable, personalised, outcome-focused recruitment services across the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, and the USA.

Let’s talk tech. We’re here to build meaningful, long-term partnerships with our clients, candidates, and communities, underpinned by a commitment to our group’s mission: to build diversity, create inclusion and encourage workplace innovation.  

Trust in SODA have been unlike any other partner we have worked with in bringing the top talent into the business. They go to pains to get to know the business drivers across our wide range of apps, get to know the people, and build an informed opinion on what is going to work and what isn't, overlaying their market expertise with business needs. They deliver, every single time.

 

Ann Roberts, Chief People Officer
Flo Health

OUR RECRUITMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES.

When fluctuating demands make it tough to manage talent, you need an adaptable, cost-sustainable workforce solution. Precise, fast, compliant – Trust in SODA’s recruitment and consulting services are designed to help you thrive at a time of growing complexity. 

SODA Contract
SODA Search
SODA Energy
SODA Max
SODA Contingent
Nearshore Talent Solutions
Trinnovo Consulting

SODA Contract

Fully compliant contract / freelance payrolled resource. Hourly, daily, or statement of work solutions. We are fully compliant across all regions we operate in, including Switzerland, Germany, UK, Ireland and the US. 

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SODA Contract

SODA Contract

Fully compliant contract / freelance payrolled resource. Hourly, daily, or statement of work solutions. We are fully compliant across all regions we operate in, including Switzerland, Germany, UK, Ireland and the US. 

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SODA Search
SODA Energy
SODA Max
SODA Contingent
Nearshore Talent Solutions
Trinnovo Consulting

COUNT ON OUR COMPLIANCE TEAM.

We’re here to Reduce Risk and Alleviate Regulatory Pressures.

Turn data protection and regulatory adherence into strategic advantages. Our dedicated compliance function is equipped with the localised regulatory expertise necessary to help you stay ahead of changing industry standards. We are fully licensed across the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany and the USA, enabling us to support customers with cross-border talent acquisition.

We are committed to being a community-led recruiter. Our communities are SODA Social and Women in DevOps, as well as our Group communities Pride in Tech, Ex-military Careers, and Ethnicity Speaks.

SODA Social is our pioneering, innovative networking event and online platform, created to bring together technology experts for networking and knowledge-sharing. SODA Social events discuss and debate hot topics, market trends, and future opportunities within the world of technology.

Established in 2017, Women in DevOps is a global movement on a mission to close the DevOps gender gap and inspire the future leaders of the technology world. With over 18,000 followers, we bring together our community via our events programme, through our podcast series, and in our participation in the biggest technology conferences around the world.

Across our communities, our panellists and hosts are thought leaders from both global companies and the most exciting growth organisations within the technology sector.

EVENT HOSTS & PARTNERS
 

LIVE JOBS

Greater London, South East, England
Platform Engineer
💼 Platform Engineer👔 Consultancy/Govt📍 London💵 £60-100k⚠️SC Clearance RequiredDo you want to work on one of the biggest PaaS projects in Europe - one running over 400 K8s Pods (140k Nodes) at any one time? Do you want to get AWS & CKA certified on company time whilst also using these tools day in day out in production environments?I am partnered with one of the World’s Top Tech Consultancies on a multi-year DevOps transformation with one of the country’s most high-profile public institutions. The project aims to completely revolutionise the way the UK Government operates online and will create numerous public benefits including cutting waiting times, vastly improved CX and cost savings in the millions of pounds.They are now looking for experience Platform Engineers to join their team and help with the ongoing support, optimisation and scaling of this project. Their ideal candidate would have good knowledge and experience within:Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)Containers (Kubernetes, Docker)IaC (Terraform, Ansible)CICD (Git, Github, Gitlab)SysAdmin (Linux)What’s in it for you?Free Certification Scheme (AWS, CKA, Hashicorp)Uncapped Progressions (Just hit the criteria and you will continually climb the ranks)Travel expenses outside your baseUp to 10% combined pensionPrivate MedicalFlexi Benefits (Life Assurance, GIP, Dental etc.)Hybrid Working (onsite 30% worst case)Overseas Conference BudgetIf you’re passionate about DevOps and keen to work on one of the country’s most high-profile digital transformations, using K8s day in day out, then please apply right away! Note: Please only apply if you have current valid SC Clearnce. Otherwise you will not be eligible
Adam BrinkleyAdam Brinkley
Greater London, South East, England
Senior Platform Strategy Lead
Platform Strategy Lead – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 3 Months Location: Remote Rate: Flexible and negotiable. Role PurposeMigration to Next Gen Platform - Executing the vision and delivering the business case. They are building a high-impact team for a new strategic initiative and are seeking to fill a critical leadership role externally. They are looking for a senior, technically grounded leader who can operate at the C-suite level and help shape and steer a complex platform strategy from inception through mobilisation. Experience in the Financial Services Industry (FSI) is essential. Exposure to Wealth Management is highly desirable and will be considered a strong differentiator. Key ResponsibilitiesDefine the platform vision, value proposition, and success metrics aligned with business strategy and regulatory needs.Ensure the platform supports scalability, delivery velocity, and future integration. C-Suite Engagement & OrchestrationEngage with executive sponsors and functional heads to align platform strategy with organisational goals.Facilitate cross-functional decisions across risk, compliance, operations, and architecture.Lead early discovery phases, clarify scope, and structure the delivery approach.Shape hypotheses, validate assumptions, and define value streams for early investment.Embed product principles into platform design with a focus on developer experience, reuse, and time-to value.Prioritise features and enablers based on risk, urgency, and clarity of outcome.ExperienceProven experience in platform strategy leadership at enterprise scale.Deep understanding of FSI regulatory and operational landscapes.Strong product mindset with a focus on value, usability, and long-term viability.Ability to orchestrate across business, architecture, and engineering stakeholders.Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate scaling needs and regulatory constraints.Commercially astute with technical fluency to influence investment cases and define MVPs.Calm, credible, and outcome-driven; able to build trust quickly with senior stakeholders.Experience in the Financial Services Industry (FSI) is essential.Exposure to Wealth Management is highly desirable and will be considered a strong differentiator.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Greater London, South East, England
On-Prem DevOps Engineer
Location: Zurich, Switzerland (3 days onsite per week) Start Date: ASAP Duration: Until 31.12.2025 (Extension likely) Workload: 100% Language Requirements: Fluent German & English Rate: Up to 100CHF/Hour Engagement: Freelance (Service Contract) 🏦 The Opportunity: Join a long-standing digital transformation initiative supporting a large Bank via a leading consultancy. This role sits within a team that provides critical DevOps support across multiple value stream applications that gather, analyze, and publish Swiss economic data. You will play a pivotal role in enabling development teams, modernizing deployment and monitoring pipelines, and maintaining robust platform infrastructure in a regulated, mission-critical environment. 🛠 Key Responsibilities:Enhance and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub, SonarQube, Artifactory)Automate release and deployment workflows across multiple environmentsSupport development teams with platform services, standards, and guidelinesIntegrate monitoring and observability tools (Dynatrace, etc.)Contribute to platform modernization efforts and legacy system replacementAssist in containerization and infrastructure provisioning✅ Must-Have Skills:Expertise in:AnsibleJenkins infrastructure and build pipelinesIntermediate in:Containers (Docker/Kubernetes)NGINXFamiliarity with:SpringBoot, J2EE, IntelliJ, ChocolateyScripting/Automation experience with Terraform, Groovy, Bash, PythonStrong understanding of networking and on-prem/cloud hybrid systemsProven experience in regulated industries (finance or public sector)
Daniel MapstoneDaniel Mapstone
Hoxton, Greater London, South East, England
Front-End Engineer
We're seeking an experienced Front-End Software Engineer to join a dynamic FinTech company revolutionizing the way businesses access finance. As a key member of our team, you'll develop cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses and contributes to a more inclusive financial ecosystem. We are all about leveling up the playing field 😊👌📍Office in London, but happy to be flexible on site but ideally 1/weekWhy Join Us? 🎉Make a real impact: Contribute to a mission-driven company that's empowering businesses and shaping the future of finance.Grow your career: Join a high-growth environment with opportunities for professional development and advancement.Enjoy a rewarding work-life balance: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.Be part of a vibrant culture: Experience a dynamic and supportive work environment with team events, social clubs, and a focus on employee well-being.About You: 😊Extensive experience with TypeScript & ReactYou're passionate about data and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Keen to be part of a dynamic & growing environment that strongly favours ownership-led approachBonus Points: 👀Experience with Django and PostgreSQL.A strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Ready to make your mark? Drop me a message 📩
Dominika Kodadova Dominika Kodadova
Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
Agile Product Owner
Agile Coach – Glasgow (Contract) Rate: Up to £330/day (Inside IR35) Location: Glasgow (Hybrid 2 days onsite) Duration: Until 31/12/2025 Are you an experienced Agile Coach with a track record of leading high-performing teams and transforming enterprise-level organisations? Join us on a major digital journey where your leadership and coaching will drive agile maturity across complex delivery teams. We’re seeking a hands-on Agile Coach to support the implementation of large-scale agile frameworks and drive continuous improvement across technology delivery teams. Based in Glasgow, you will work with cross-functional stakeholders and engineering teams to embed agile principles, develop sprint goals, and align practices to both industry standards and the bank’s strategic objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesCoach and support high-performing engineering teams to resolve complex technical challenges.Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure agile delivery aligns with business objectives, security standards, and compliance.Implement continuous improvement initiatives and optimise development processes.Stay current with industry trends and contribute to internal technology communities.Contribute to strategy, policy, and resource planning; drive and manage change.ExpectationsFacilitate agile ceremonies, influence at all levels, and promote agile maturity across teams.Offer strategic and technical guidance to teams and leadership.Identify and mitigate risk, ensuring alignment with governance and regulatory frameworks.Lead and inspire through core leadership behaviours (LEAD: Listen, Energise, Align, Develop).Essential Skills & ExperienceProven experience as an Agile Coach in an enterprise setting.Expertise in large-scale agile framework implementation.Strong facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills.Previous experience as a Scrum Master.Agile certifications (e.g. SAFe, Scrum Alliance, ICAgile).Background in technical development or software engineering.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Security Analyst and IAM
API Security Engineer Location: Galway, hybrid 1 week /pm onsite Contract Type: 12 Months Salary: Up to €375 per day  About the Team Join a dynamic and forward-thinking API Security team dedicated to strengthening the security posture of APIs across our infrastructure. We’re focused on enabling modern, scalable API security solutions and practices to protect our systems and deliver a safer digital experience for our users. As an API Security Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, deploying, and enhancing security controls for APIs used across our platform. This hands-on role blends technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration as you partner with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities:Lead the end-to-end implementation and optimization of API security solutions.Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to integrate API security into all stages of the software development lifecycle.Continuously monitor and enhance the API security platform’s performance in line with KPIs and SLAs.Detect and respond to API-specific threats by leveraging runtime protection, traffic analysis, and security testing tools.Contribute to broader security initiatives and roadmaps focused on application and infrastructure protection.Automate processes and develop tooling to support testing, analysis, and reporting.Keep documentation updated and foster knowledge sharing across the organization.Stay on top of emerging API threats, vulnerabilities, and protection technologies.What You Bring Experience & Expertise:5 years in software engineering with a strong focus on Application or API Security.In-depth knowledge of API protocols and architectures (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC).Familiarity with API gateways, OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, and related authentication/authorization protocols.Solid understanding of the OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure coding practices.Experience with API vulnerability management and security testing tools (DAST, SAST, SCA, WAF, etc.).Experience with runtime security solutions, traffic monitoring, and eBPF is a plus.Skills & Mindset:Strong engineering fundamentals and a mindset focused on secure, scalable software.Familiarity with agile development and DevSecOps practices.Analytical thinker with problem-solving acumen in ambiguous or high-pressure environments.Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.Eagerness to learn, mentor, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.Why Join Us? You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by shaping how API security is delivered in a high-performing, mission-driven environment. You’ll work with smart, motivated people, leveraging the latest technology to solve complex challenges and protect critical infrastructure. If you're passionate about security, innovation, and creating value through engineering excellence—this is the role for you.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
London, Greater London, South East, England
Client Partner
Client Partner – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 12 Months Location: London office – Kings CrossRate: £410 - £550 per day PAYE Summary: This role is a strategic and vision setting relationship owner with our clients’ top advertisers where trust is built on platform mastery combined with deep understanding of our client’s business. The role will focus on building key strategic external and internal cross functional relationships including marketing, analytics, engineering, and product. Success in this position will consist of driving meaningful revenue growth, developing executive client influence, ability to plan and lead long term vision for our client’s success on the platform through a consultative sales approach, as well as ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-focused environment delivering against tight deadlines.Responsibilities:Fastest growing client, High Street retails focused.Own the strategy to grow their book of business.May have 4-6 clients and each client needs to have deep stakeholder management from a client perspective form C suite to day to day, they need to be able to build relationships and have strong relationship skills.understand the industry and client’s business better than they understand it, look at the opportunity for growth through our client, by understanding the client they identify opportunities to grow brand, mid funnel, performance marketing, having a strong foot hold on that client/industry and know our clients’ product to be able to advice the clients as part of monthly meetings, weekly meetings and QBRs.Internal facing – building your internal network and stakeholder management.Relationship building and stakeholder management internally and externally, learn product quickly.Commercially driven, very comfortable in understanding how to forecast form a sales perspective revenue number every quarter, reporting weekly, understand where revenue is declining/ what is driving it, have conversations with senior leaders (C suite) on this and put plans in place.Someone who does not mind getting into the day to day and do stuff yourself.Key SkillsBackground from Media agencies, retail industry, Google or any other tech platformsCommunication: Experience clearly communicating the progress of strategic initiatives to internal and external stakeholders, including the skills to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly 12 years of experience in performance marketing, digital marketing, or client-facing strategy and consulting roles 5 years of experience as proven advisor influencing executives and clientsAnalytical: Proven track record in leveraging data, developing insight-backed hypotheses, and driving learning plans to build compelling business casesInfluence Internal & External: Experience collaborating, communicating, and influencing a diverse set of cross-functional teams including engineering, product, data science.Experience across our client’s full suite of advertising solutions Experience working cross-functionally with Product teams on products features and functionality.Top 3 SkillsPerformance marketing, need to understand the marketing and commercial.Stakeholder managementData savvy. commercial focused10 years - no capDesirable SkillsCRM, Ads manager
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Zürich, Switzerland
Findur Developer
💼 Findur Developer – Contract Opportunity (Hybrid | Basel) 💰 CHF 700 - 850/day 📅 6–12 Months (with likely extension) Are you a hands-on Findur Developer looking for your next contract in a dynamic and regulated banking environment? I'm currently supporting a key client in Basel who is undergoing a major phase of enhancements across their trading platforms – and they're looking for strong Findur expertise to join their team. This is a hybrid role with a collaborative and engineering-led culture. If you’ve worked in fast-paced financial environments and enjoy solving complex integration and trading system challenges, read on. 🔧 Key ResponsibilitiesEnhance, test, and document functionalities within FindurAnalyze requirements in close collaboration with business stakeholders and SMEsWork with wider IT teams on integration, design standards, and change processesAct as Level 2 support on high-priority production incidentsDrive continuous improvement of team tools and development processes🧠 What You'll BringStrong Findur/Endur development experience (JVS or Open Components)Background in financial product development and trading workflowsFamiliarity with Connex Gateways for integrationExposure to YAML pipelines or automation/scripting toolsBonus: Knowledge of Bloomberg, Refinitiv, FXall, Tradeweb, Eurex, C# and automated testing📍 Location: Hybrid in Basel (2–3 days onsite) 🕐 Start: ASAP (flexible for the right person) 💵 Rate: CHF 700 – 850/day
Daniel MapstoneDaniel Mapstone

OUR CUSTOMERS SAY GOOD THINGS ABOUT US

The SODA team have been great, quick to submit candidates, really responsive on interview requests and offers made. Great Service! Feedback score 10/10. 

Deloitte, Client

Always been very easy to work with, you listen to our requirements, ask the right questions and provide regular updates. You've been successful with a few of our hires over the last few year and made an impact to the teams as well as making my job a lot easier. Feedback score: 10/10.

G. Network, Client

Oliver did an amazing job on our introduction call - tbh I'm generally unimpressed with recruiting firms but Oliver quickly understood our priorities and was highly responsive. Feedback score 10/10. 

Virtasant, Client

Nathan listened, learned, adjusted and delivered, exactly as required, most in recruitment don’t understand this, Nathan just got it, impressive work. Feedback score 10/10. 

DR.PN, Client

Great company, great people, great results! Feedback score 10/10.

Zeal Network, Client

Adam Whitehurst is a great guy, very knowledgeable and gets our requirements. Feedback score 10/10. 

Fidelis Ireland, Client

Trust In Soda has provided create candidates for our company as we start up here in Ireland. It's been our single source of recruitment and we wouldn't be where we are today without the hard work put in by the team. Feedback score 10/10.

Onda.ai, Client

Dom is fantastic, and always now my first port of call when we begin hiring! Feedback score 10/10. 

Bupa, Client

Lauren Langdell made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time. Feedback score 10/10. 

Comave Global, Client
WHY WE IMPACT REPORT

As we enter our third year of impact reporting, we remain committed to holding ourselves accountable for our mission progress – to build diversity, create inclusion, and encourage workplace innovation.

WHY WE IMPACT REPORT
MAKING AN IMPACT

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world we live in. As a B Corp, we have a responsibility to provide a dependable, sustainable service that creates value for the customers, clients, candidates, and communities we engage with. We are eager to partner with businesses that share our vision of a more equitable future for all.  

To help us work towards a brighter and more sustainable future, we’ve partnered with Green Branch, a specialised project developer of nature-based solutions projects for the Voluntary Carbon Market through reforestation, land restoration, and conservation projects.

MAKING AN IMPACT