Adam Whitehurst


Adam started his working career in an advertising sales role within the international financial sector. After a while, a friend recommended Adam to make the move into recruitment.

Adam spent eight years at his previous company recruiting for DevOps Engineering roles across the Irish market. Recently, he decided it was time to take on a new challenge. Now, Adam looks after DevOps & Software engineering recruitment for Trust in Soda in the Benelux region.

Give Adam a call anytime if you're interested in making a move!

 

JOBS FROM ADAM

Greater London, South East, England
Senior Product Manager - AI Cloud Platform
Senior Infrastructure Product Manager - AI Cloud PlatformThis is another fantastic role with our exclusive AI Cloud partner who are continuing their expansion with the hiring of Senior Product Manager focusing on their hardware and bare metal infrastructure side of the house. It's a chance to join a fast-moving AI infrastructure team building the next generation of cloud, compute and ML platform products.This role requires someone from an engineering background with a strong hardware focused skillset, but who also has experience taking these hardware components and automating them through software. Day to Day:Lead product strategy, roadmap and execution across AI platform and ML productsTranslate complex technical requirements into clear specs, stories and deliverablesPartner closely with engineering on discovery, planning and deliverySupport sales calls, gather customer insights and champion customer-driven developmentRole Requirements:Proven experience owning technical products end-to-endStrong hands-on Infrastructure and hardware engineeringDeep understanding of cloud-native infrastructure (Kubernetes, containers, orchestration, observability)Experience with cloud platforms, SaaS and MLOps toolingA developer/product background with the ability to operate in ambiguityPassion for building next-generation AI/ML platform toolsExposure to Nvidia GPU's If you want to shape a high-impact AI platform and work at the intersection of cloud, ML and product strategy, this role is built for you.It's a fully remote role if you're based in the UK and comes with excellent salary and a top class benefits package. If you'd like to know more, send in your CV or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.
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Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Director, Full Stack Engineering
Full Stack Engineer (Director level, Individual Contributor)Have another new role as our Galway based multinational client continue their expansion. This is a really exciting one for someone looking to take the next step towards leadership. It's a leadership role but would still require some hands-on development work mainly in Java (Spring) and Angular. Despite being hands-on, you will be the person responsible for defining the technical strategy and vision of the team as well as leading and mentoring multiple engineers across different internal teams. You'll work on strategic projects spanning across multiple business units and be the ultimate authority on technical decision making. Desired Tech Leadership Skills: 8 years experience in full stack software engineeringExtensive hands-on experience with Java (Spring) and AngularExperience designing, building, and supporting high transaction applicationsStrong track record of leading and mentoring other engineers both junior and seniorExperience leading teams in an Agile environmentPrevious experience in the financial services sector would be a big plusThe role is hybrid based in Galway and falls at Director level within the business. If this sounds like the next forward step in your career, send across your CV or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.
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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Senior Penetration Tester
Senior Penetration TesterWe've had a new role go live with one of our Dublin based clients who are a multinational financial services firm. They're searching for an experienced penetration tester to identify vulnerabilities, replicate real-world attack techniques, and help strengthen security across diverse web and mobile applications. What You’ll Do:Lead penetration testing on web and mobile platforms.Simulate advanced attack scenarios and deliver actionable insights.Collaborate with development and security teams to drive remediation.Contribute to research and tool development in the cybersecurity space.What We’re Looking For:7 years in IT, 5 years in web app penetration testing.Strong manual testing skills (OWASP Top 10).Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali, and scripting languages (Python, Java, etc.).Security certifications (OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, etc.) preferred.Why Apply?Work on a wide range of technologies and applications.Be part of a passionate, innovative team shaping cybersecurity best practices.Make a real impact protecting millions of customers worldwide.This is a hybrid role based in Dublin. If you think it sounds like a good fit, drop your CV across or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.
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London, Greater London, South East, England
Senior UX Engineer
Senior UX EngineerWe've just had a brand new role go live with one of our exclusive partner who are an exciting new start-up in the AI space. They're looking for an experienced UX engineer to be a leader of their design function and be a technical decision maker on their new projects with enterprise clients. It's a perfect time to get involved where you'll join a company poised for an extended period of growth and be in there to help build from the ground up. Required skills: Previous experience in a start-up or smaller business where you collaborate regularly with cross functional teamsStrong understanding of design principles - apple-esque design styleExperience with FigmaExperience with HTML/CSS/JavaScript/React would be a plusExcellent communication skills and a strong track record of working closely with senior stakeholdersThis will be a hybrid role in central London. If you think it could be a good fit for you, send across your CV immediately or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.
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Greater London, South East, England
Principal Security Engineer
Principal Security Engineer – Cloud Platform (Remote, UK)We've partnered exclusively with a scaling infrastructure company that's fundamentally transforming how digital and physical components interact in the age of AI. Their core mission is to empower teams to build and deploy sophisticated systems by providing scalable, secure, and robust infrastructure solutions for development, deployment, and scaling.They're looking for a Principal Security Engineer to lead the architecture and development of its next-generation cloud security platform. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll design and build a full Identity & Access Management (IAM) platform from scratch—powering secure access, identity federation, and zero-trust controls for large-scale AI systems.You’ll shape the security foundation of a cutting-edge cloud platform, working across core backend services and collaborating with infrastructure and ML teams. Expect huge technical ownership, complex distributed problems, and the chance to influence engineering standards across the organisation. Requirements:Strong backend engineering skills (preferably Golang) in cloud-native environments.Deep expertise in IAM protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT) and security architecture.Experience building an IAM platform or major IAM components from the ground up.Solid understanding of cryptography (PKI, TLS, key rotation, secrets management).Experience with microservices, distributed systems, and relational databases (PostgreSQL).Nice to HaveKubernetesIf this sounds like a good fit for you, drop your CV across or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info!
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County Dublin, Ireland
Software Support Analyst
Software Support AnalystWe're finishing off this year with a new role at one of our long term software clients in Dublin. They're hiring a Software Support Analyst to support business-critical, web-based platforms used by enterprise customers in regulated industries. Day to Day:Provide application and software support for web platformsOwn issues end to end: reproduce, log, escalate, and resolveWork closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot bugsSupport customers via email, phone, and chatManage multiple support tickets and prioritiesTake part in an on-call rota when requiredTech Stack:React, TypeScript, JavaScriptC#, .NET CorePostgreSQL, REST APIsAzure DevOps, Git (Azure exposure a plus)Experience required:6–12 months’ experience in software or product supportStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsBasic debugging (.NET), SQL awareness, and understanding of web protocolsExperience using ticketing systemsConfident communicator with a customer-focused mindsetThe role is a hybrid role based in Dublin. If you'd like to apply, send across your CV or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda to book in a call for the new year.
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Greater London, South East, England
Head of Engineering (Vertical AI)
Head of EngineeringBuild from Day ZeroLondon, Equity from day 1You’ve built things from scratch. Now build the thing.This is your chance to join a well-funded AI start-up on a mission to reinvent how accountants work with Excel, automating painful workflows with no-code tools and AI smarts. It's early, it’s raw, and it’s all to play for.You’ll work directly with two experienced founders, shape the product and engineering culture, and ship fast. There’s real capital behind this (multi-million seed round from a top-tier VC), but zero corporate baggage.It's not essential that you have previously been a founding engineer, but they do need you to understand an early stage start-up environment and have the technical skills to build alone when needed.This is about believing in becoming a fully committed part of building something great!You’ll thrive here ifYou’re fluent in TypeScript Next.js, and you’ve shipped real product at paceYou're a hands-on engineering leader with experience building engineering teams from scratchYou’ve worked in start-ups or fast-moving tech teamsExperience doing Vertical AIYou think like a builder, not just an engineer — product-focused, high agency, always shippingYou’re excited by ambiguity and want to help define not just what gets built, but whyLocation and setupHybrid from LondonMinimum 2-3 days per week in the officeMust have the right to work in the UKCurious to learn more? Drop your CV or just reach out — let’s chat.
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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Power BI Developer
Power BI Developer | Remote FirstWe've just had a new role go live with one of my long-term software clients in Dublin. We’re looking for a Power BI Developer who loves transforming data into stories that drive real decisions. You’ll design and build high-impact dashboards, create powerful data models, and collaborate across teams to deliver insight at scale. Day to day: Build interactive Power BI dashboards and data models that power strategic decisions.Use SQL, DAX, and Power Query to shape and optimise data pipelines.Define KPIs with stakeholders and turn complex data into clear visual insights.Ensure performance, scalability, and best practice in all BI solutions.Tech Requirements:2 years of experience developing Power BI reports and models.Strong SQL and data modelling skills.A problem-solving mindset and an eye for clean, impactful design.Collaborative approach and ability to translate business needs into data solutions.You'll be joining a forward-thinking team that believes data should inspire action, not confusion. You’ll work with modern tools, global teams, and have the freedom to innovate — delivering analytics that shape the business.It's a remote first wall with occasional trips to the Dublin office. If you can do once a week onsite then great, but they're very open on remote flexibility. If this sounds like the next step in your career, send across your CV or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.
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