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Platform Support Engineer – Contract Position – HIRING ASAP Location: Hybrid in London office Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months (extension after) Daily Rate: £300 - £400 per day outside IR35 Summary of what we’re looking forWe need someone who is excellent with people, stays calm under pressure, pays close attention to detail, and has the judgment to know when to escalate and when to act independently.The role is predominantly support-facing, serving internal teams including developers, traders, and operations.Think of it as an internal client-facing role with a technical infrastructure backdrop.Key Skills3 years in a Platform Support Engineer, DevOps, or similar roleA track record of delivering high-quality support to internal or external clients, with strong communication and responsiveness.Experience working in financial services is preferred but not required.AWS, Ansible, Terraform, GitLab CI, Linux are the core technical areas.Strong knowledge of AWS (equivalent to AWS Associate Certification level) across a multi-account, multi-region environment.Proficiency in Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure and server management.Experience with Docker or managing EKS clusters and containerised applications.Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, ideally with GitLab CI.Strong understanding of Linux systems, including diagnosing and resolving common issues.Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenSearch.Good understanding of networking concepts, including connectivity, latency, and routing.Knowledge of cloud and network security principles.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a natural curiosity for understanding root causes.Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.The team uses Teleport as its primary identity and access management platform. Prior experience is not required, but candidates should be comfortable picking it up quickly.ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary point of contact for infrastructure-related support requests, building strong working relationships with teams across the business.Respond to Slack and support queue requests promptly, taking time to understand each request fully before acting and keeping users informed of progress and timelines throughout.Maintain clear and up-to-date ticket records so that the team always has visibility of what is in flight.Work within agreed SLAs and help users understand what to expect and when, including when a request needs to be prioritised, routed to another team, or scheduled.Bring a security-conscious mindset to every request, understanding when to proceed independently, when to involve the security team, and when compliance or operational constraints apply.Build user confidence in the support function by being reliable, transparent, and easy to work with.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure, applications, and configurations, ensuring minimal downtime.Promote self-service solutions and help users help themselves where possible, reducing repetitive requests over time.Support and manage infrastructure in AWS, including EC2, S3, IAM, EKS, and VPCs.Configure and manage servers using Ansible for operational consistency.Use Terraform to manage infrastructure changes and resolve support-related issues.Support CI/CD pipelines and assist teams with pipeline-related issues using GitLab CI.Support hybrid infrastructure, including workloads in AWS and physical servers in data centres near exchanges.Participate in the out-of-hours support rota, ensuring business continuity.Maintain and update documentation to support repeatable, high-quality service delivery.Leverage AI-assisted development tools productively while applying sound engineering judgment to all outputs.Work in a non-tiered support model where any incident may go to any engineer on call.Develop broad exposure to the infrastructure estate while operating within agreed runbooks for production systems.

Creative Program Manager – Working for Meta of interest? Start Date: ASAPDuration: Till end of 2026, with a view to extendLocation: 3 days per week in London office, 2 days remote workingRate: £370 - £485 per day, on a PAYE Model Summary:Creative Program Managers are a team of strategic creative leaders who work closely with marketers and product teams to plan and manage creative projects. Program Managers forecast work, ensure it is strategically aligned with marketing goals, mitigate issues and collaborate with cross-functional counterparts, find space for the creative team to make their best work. This role will support the Business Marketing organization within Meta, with an emphasis on our key tentpole moments. Responsibilities: PlanningInfluence and understand marketing creative plans, as it specifically relates to in product experiences, for our family of brandsProactively identify important problems for marketing and/or advertising creative plansTake a broad perspective to problems and identify creative solutionsEffectively lobby and win support for creative innovation and new initiativesPlan resource needs, and coordinate resources across multiple projectsPartnershipsCreate strong partnerships with Marketers, Media, research and analytics teamsCan foster trusted relationships with creative and production partnersProgram ManagementManage creative projects to ensure successful delivery of various marketing effortsAble to be the lead point of contact for agencies for marketing workPrioritize competing needs with good reasoning and creative solutionsCoordinate resources across multiple projectsThe expertise we are looking for:Creative Agency experienceManage high volume of creative workAbility to manage internal stakeholdersDeep experience in localization, translation and asset deliveryBA/BS degree or 10 years’ experience working in a creative agency, production studio, and/or digital product marketing companyExperience working with Marketers or in Creative agencies Cross-functional collaboration experience with media, research/planning and analytics disciplinesExperience managing marketing and/or product projects, including the creative development and alignment with strategyExperience in working on or overseeing campaigns that include live action, digital, and animation Experience in setting priorities, problem-solving and multitasking

SAP EWM Consultant (Manufacturing & Logistics Support)Location: Austria (Hybrid)Duration:  12 MonthsWe are seeking an experienced SAP EWM Consultant to support a strategic logistics and manufacturing initiative. The successful candidate will provide operational support and enhancement services across SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and manufacturing processes, supporting live sites with a primary focus on Austria, including Schaftenau.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and resolve incoming support tickets, defects, and change requests through designated support tools.Assess and validate business requirements in collaboration with process owners.Analyse and design solutions in partnership with key stakeholders, including:Local Business TeamsCore Project TeamsAdoption TeamsTechnical Development TeamsProcess OwnersApplication Management Support TeamsDevelop and implement approved change requests.Present proposed changes at Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings and obtain necessary approvals.Collaborate closely with design, adoption, and business-as-usual (BAU) teams, providing support where required.Contribute to smooth service transition activities and ongoing operational excellence.Required Skills & ExperienceTechnical ExpertiseStrong experience with SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and warehouse operations.Solid understanding of warehouse systems and operational processes within Austrian sites.Deep knowledge of SAP ecosystems and connected satellite systems, particularly:Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Local Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Experience supporting manufacturing and logistics environments in regulated industries.Business Process KnowledgeComprehensive understanding of:Drug Substance (DS) operationsDrug Product (DP) operationsFamiliarity with logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing processes across supported sites, particularly in Austria and Schaftenau.Additional RequirementsStrong knowledge of the current SAP project landscape and associated business processes.Previous involvement in SAP implementation, support, or transition projects.Ability to engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Lead Engineer -  Payments Platform ModernisationStart: July 2026Duration: Initial contract until Dec 2026, with extension potentialLocation: London / Hybrid 2 days onsiteRate: Up to £750 per day Inside IR35We are supporting a major UK financial services organisation on a significant payments modernisation programme and are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer with strong Kotlin expertise to help drive the transformation of critical payment services and platforms.  This confidential engagement focuses on modernising payment gateway capabilities, API platforms, orchestration services, developer tooling, and in-person payments infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of the programme while contributing hands-on to the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native solutions. ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of next-generation payment gateway capabilities using KotlinDrive the modernisation of API and orchestration platformsProvide technical leadership across both discovery and delivery phasesDefine architecture, engineering standards, and best practicesMentor engineering teams and support technical decision-makingWork closely with product, architecture, and business stakeholdersContribute deep payments domain knowledge to solution design and deliveryHelp shape the long-term technology roadmap for the payments platformKey Skills EssentialStrong commercial experience building backend platforms in KotlinExperience leading engineering teams and delivering complex distributed systemsPayment gateway, payments platform, or transaction processing experienceAPI design and development experienceFinancial services or highly regulated industry experienceStrong understanding of modern software architecture and engineering practicesAbility to provide technical leadership in large-scale transformation programmesDesirableJava experience (legacy platform integration and migration a bonus)TypeScriptExperience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and event-driven systemsExposure to developer platforms and engineering enablement initiativesThis is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile payments transformation programme where Kotlin is at the heart of the modernisation strategy, helping to build the next generation of payment capabilities within a leading financial services environment.

Senior Full Stack Engineer (React / Node.js / TypeScript) Location: Munich (Hybrid) A growing technology company operating in the travel, pricing, and commerce space is looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join its engineering team in Munich. The company builds complex, data-driven platforms used by major organisations across the tourism and logistics sectors, with a strong focus on scalable pricing systems, analytics, and modern e-commerce infrastructure. Their environment combines high-impact product engineering with modern cloud-native architecture and event-driven systems. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative engineering team working closely with the CTO, with genuine ownership across architecture, feature development, and production systems. The Role You’ll work across both frontend and backend systems, building scalable applications and services used in production environments with real-world complexity and high traffic. The role is genuinely full stack, with flexibility for engineers who may lean slightly more frontend or backend, provided they are comfortable contributing across both areas. You’ll be involved in:Building modern web applications and user-facing featuresDeveloping scalable backend services and APIsDesigning and operating cloud-native systemsOwning features end-to-end, from architecture and implementation through to deployment and production supportContributing to technical decisions, system design, and platform evolutionWorking closely with a small, experienced engineering team in a fast-moving environment Tech Stack FrontendReactNext.jsTypeScriptBackendNode.jsTypeScriptCloud & InfrastructureAWSKubernetesCI/CD pipelinesCloud-native architectureWhat They’re Looking ForStrong experience as a Full Stack Engineer in modern web environmentsGood knowledge of both frontend and backend developmentExperience building and operating production systemsStrong understanding of software engineering fundamentals and scalable architecturesExperience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and distributed systemsComfortable working in smaller teams with high ownership and autonomyStrong communication skills and collaborative mindsetNice to have:Experience with event-driven architecturesExposure to complex SQL/data-heavy applicationsInterest in AI-assisted or agent-driven development workflowsGerman language skills (not required, but beneficial) Why This Opportunity Stands OutDirect collaboration with the CTO and significant influence on technical directionOpportunity to work on genuinely complex, high-impact systemsSmall engineering team with strong ownership and fast decision-makingModern cloud-native stack and event-driven architectureFlexible hybrid setup with a collaborative office culture in MunichStrong compensation available for high-quality candidatesLocation & Working StyleMunich-based hybrid roleTypically 2–3 days per week onsiteThe team is actively hiring and moving quickly through the interview process for the right candidates. If you’d like to hear more, please reach out for a confidential discussion.

Content Brand Manager – HIRING ASAP Start Date: ASAPDuration: 12 MonthsLocation: Hybrid working in the London officeRate: £200 - £300 per day outside IR35Education / ExperienceFirm understanding of the regulatory environment in marketing to HCPs.Demonstrated strong skills in oral and written communication, project management.Highly collaborative, ability to interact and partner with Agencies of choice.Able to manage multiple and complex processes at the same time.Embraces a collaborative approach; thrives working closely with stakeholders to make sure their needs are. addressed and delivered on time.Able to manage a complexity, tasks, and interdependencies within timelines.Well organized & proactive to make sure things progress according to the plan.Must Haves SkillsExperience as brand manager in pharmaceutical company.Firm understanding of the regulatory environment in marketing promotional content to HCPs.Demonstrated strong skills in oral and written communication, project management.Highly collaborative, ability to interact and partner with Agencies of choice.Native Italian speakingFluent EnglishRole PurposeNovartis’ ambition is to be a recognized leader in customer experience and engagement. The CE&E IMI team aims to design and deliver intentional, impactful customer experiences for HCPs and patients through integrated engagements and solutions.This role is part of the Customer Experience, Content & Partnerships Excellence team of the CE&E, IMI organization - a team of innovative, passionate talent focused on designing and deploying personalized and outcome-oriented customer experiences grounded in deep insights and human-centered design.The Content Adaptation Manager role will work closely with Agency of choice to deliver quality creative adaptations of centrally created content (driven by CX Strategy& Design team) based on a clear input coming from CX Engagement & Channels team members who will work with countries on Engagement Plan per brand.The Content Adaptation Manager will be also in charge of a process on the line between CX.Major AccountabilitiesWork with Cx Engagement & Activation Director and Agency to understand a customer journey and content plan to work with Agency on creative adaptation of centrally delivered assets – this can mean existing content adaptation or/and creation of channel specific content from scratch based on Cx Strategy & Design Master Asset story.Brief Content Hub Production Team on content production and manage the rounds of changes with Asset OwnerSupport adaptation of above market content to local label requirements to ensure content is compliant and ready for execution in markets.Support content tracking management and demand forecasting and prioritization process with Content Hub to ensure timely executions.Work together with Content Hub and Cx Activation Director to agree on engagement plan delivery via localization.

DevOps AI/ML Engineer Start date: ASAPDuration: 12 monthsLocation: 1 week on site Dublin, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €450 - €500 per day Description: You're a highly motivated Principal Machine Learning Engineer. Your new role, in our Workplace Investing (WI) team, is part of our Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning squad. Your squad consists of data engineers and data scientists who partner to deliver Artificial Intelligence solutions in support of our Participant Services business function. Your experience as an ML engineer and your appetite for a new challenge is what we are looking for. The role positions you as a member of our fast paced and integrated group and will be involved in the full end-to-end process through analysis, planning, design, development, quality and implementation of the solutions. It is a dynamic environment requiring strong social skills, superb communication skills, a strong team mentality, superb attention to detail and a sense of ownership. The Experience We're Looking For: • You will utilise your experience working in large-scale, sophisticated systems development initiatives. • Significant experience working on AI/ML teams giving you exposure and understanding of the entire machine learning lifecycle. • Experience using CI/CD tools like Jenkins, uDeploy or Concourse to establish CI/CD pipelines to deploy code and services to AWS preferably (or similar Cloud Provider), familiarity with IAM roles and policies and other security related artefacts, certificates etc… • Hands-on experience using AWS Services especially related to data and analytics - S3, EC2, Lambda, Glue, SNS, SQS for example • Demonstrated experience in deploying data pipeline and OLTP systems in AWS; using platforms like RDS/Postgres and/or data warehousing tools like Snowflake • Experience maximising tools like EC2 and EKS to run compute for API hosting on AWS ideally • Hands-on experience in assisting with (EDA) and feature engineering, Deployment, Tuning, Monitoring, Measurement and Retraining using ML infrastructure and MLOps in the Cloud (AWS preferred). The Skills You Bring: • A dedication to your craft and experience in software development, deployment, API development and UI development • Exceptional SQL skills and experience performing complex data analysis on multiple Data Platforms (Snowflake, RDS/Postgres, DynamoDB) • Working with Orchestration/DAGS tools (Airflow, Prefect, Luigi, Kubeflow or equivalent) • API development using Java (Springboot) and/or Python microservices infrastructure and deployment using containerisation (Docker) and container-orchestration systems such as Kubernetes • Your understanding of Model Development and Scoring (inference) • Your technical leadership skills and ability to communicate with a highly diverse peer group, both verbally and in written communications. • Your leadership skills, which enable you to lead several projects concurrently, collaborating with multiple teams and coordinating dependencies to deliver high quality AI/ML solutions. Nice to have or have an interest in learning: • Experience with Cloud service provider ML ecosystem such as AWS SageMaker, Azure ML and MLOps platform such as MLFlow, ModelOp, Seldon or equivalent • Experience with AWS and Azure AI ecosystems such as Textract, Comprehend, Kendra, Cognitive Services, etc

Principal Software Engineer – (Golang, Auth & Identity)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 development experience in GolangDeep expertise in IAM protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT) and security architecture.Experience implementing RBAC and Zero-Trust principlesExperience in Application Security DesignExperience building an IAM platform or major IAM components from the ground up would be a huge plus. 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!