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The ever-competitive DevOps talent market is entering a new era – is your business prepared? Persistent skill gaps and widespread digital transformation are proving difficult to navigate for today’s hiring managers, especially when it comes to hiring DevOps engineers.

DevOps is the workflow management philosophy that changed tech jobs forever back in 2007. Seventeen (or so) years later, the once-radical way of working is still evolving.

It’s evolving quickly too, making it tough to pinpoint the kind of talent that will suit your company’s unique needs. Thankfully, the specialist DevOps recruiters at Trust in SODA have a wealth of experience in connecting top DevOps talent with the opportunities they need to shine. 

This means helping leaders design their workplace for difference. DevOps is an inherently intersectional way of working that thrives on diversity – it’s what inspired us to launch our Women in DevOps community back in 2017!

When you partner with Trust in SODA, you gain access to our global community network, enabling you to broaden the talent pool like never before. If you’re looking for consistency, speed, quality, diversity, and sustainability in your hiring partner, our DevOps specialists have you covered.

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Greater London, South East, England
Security Cloud Engineer
Hiring! Security Cloud Engineer Role Title: Security Cloud EngineerLocation: ManchesterHybrid: 3 days in office and 2 WRHDuration: Initial 3 monthsRate: £400 - £430Engagement: Inside IR35 Job Description:  As an experienced Cloud Engineer your expertise will be utilised to drive the future of our cloud security software. You will play a key role in expanding our product roadmap, automating escalations and remediations, and offering insight into potential threats along with their mitigations. You’ll also be involved in taking the knowledge you have and gain from our own CI/CD and Devops processes and apply them practically to contribute to and solve real world problems with dynamic business units and functions. Primary ResponsibilitiesDrive cloud infrastructure enhancements in line with agreed budget and strategy.Work alongside engineers to contribute to the design and delivery of cloud services.Support stakeholders in leveraging and adopting the latest cloud-native application architectures.Ensure all architecture and cloud infrastructure accommodates the latest security and software lifecycle patterns.Standard Technical Skills & CompetenciesExperience working in cloud environments with professional certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP preferred).Experience in translating HLD and LLD into actionable designs.Proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, and Python/Java.Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.Expert understanding of and experience with CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with SIEM tools, Security Controls, and Cloud Security Tooling.Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes.Experience with Wiz tooling (Wiz Cloud, Wiz Defend).Strong container knowledge, particularly in Docker and Kubernetes.Experience with Windows and Red Hat Linux operating systems.Experience in automation in an operational environment using Chef or similar tools.GCP TrackExperience in creating Deployment Manager templates or Terraform for GCP infrastructure automation.Familiarity with IAM roles, Service Accounts, and Organization Policies in GCP.Hands-on experience with Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Cloud Deploy for CI/CD.Knowledge of GCP Networking (VPC, Firewall Rules, Cloud Load Balancing).Experience with Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Center for observability and security posture.Understanding of GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) and container orchestration in GCP.Desirable:Previous experience in the financial/regulated sectorBachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related disciplineCISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
London, Greater London, South East, England
Oracle Consultant
? Oracle ERP Consultant ? Consultancy ? London, Manchester, Glasgow ? £70-88k    Do you want to work for one of the country's top consultancies on some high profile HRIS transformations?    Do you want to get rapidly accredited (Oracle, Agile, TOGAF) for free whilst also using these skills commercially too?    I am partnered with one of the World’s Top Tech Consultancies who are currently working with many of the biggest names in the Private and Public Sector.    They have just won a couple of exciting new projects and are looking for a HR Transformation Consultant to join their team and assist with the continued scaling and optimisation of these.     Their ideal candidate would have good knowledge and experience within:   Oracle HCM/ERP (implementations)Functional Consulting (configuration, user-focus)Workstreams (functional design, testing, data migration)Business Development (RFPs, Bids)Consulting / Client Facing skills   In return they would be offering  £4k annual bonusFree Certification Scheme (Oracle, Agile, TOGAF)Uncapped Progressions (Just hit the criteria and you will continually climb the ranks)Travel expensesUp to 10% combined pensionPrivate MedicalFlexi Benefits (Life Assurance, GIP, Dental etc.)Hybrid Working (onsite 30% worst case)Overseas Conference Budget  If you’re passionate about HRIS Transformation and keen to work on some really exciting projects in a client-facing capacity then please apply right away!
Adam BrinkleyAdam Brinkley
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
Principal Engineer – Application Security Platform - HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 12-month contract Location: 1 week in Galway office, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €450 - €480 per day Summary Join a newly formed Application Security Platform Squad, with the opportunity to shape both the team and platform from the ground up. The squad’s mission is to strengthen security across hundreds of customer-facing web applications by improving vulnerability scanning, developer tooling, and security-first practices. You’ll lead the design and delivery of scalable security solutions integrated into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows, including centralized scanning, policy management, and security profiling. Key Skills8 years building enterprise applications using Java, Python, or GoExperience with frameworks/tools such as Spring, Maven, Git, Jenkins, AWS CDK/CFTStrong Kubernetes and cloud experience (AWS preferred)Proven technical leadership, mentoring, and Agile delivery experienceHands-on CI/CD, automation, testing, and scalable system design expertiseKnowledge of AppSec tools/concepts (SAST, SCA, DAST, WAF, secret scanning) is a plusFront-end experience with Angular, React, JavaScript/TypeScript beneficialResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain application security scanning tools within CI/CD pipelinesImprove automation, testing, release velocity, and platform reliabilityDrive engineering excellence and a security-first cultureCollaborate across teams, communicate technical designs clearly, and mentor engineersOwn end-to-end delivery across development, quality, and DevSecOps
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
FullStack Engineer -38882
Hiring ASAP! FullStack Engineer        Start date: ASAPDuration: 12 monthsLocation: 1 week in Galway office- 3 weeks working from homeRate: €450 - €500 per day We seek an engineer who is versatile, always eager to tackle new problems, and continues to push technology forward. Are you interested in Angular, Java, microservices, pipelines, and AWS? If so, then read on! The team uses these technologies and more. The Expertise We’re Looking For An engineer who is passionate about their craft, is a keen life-long learner of the latest technologies trends and offerings, and who thrives in driving complex and challenging technology initiatives. • 10 years of industry experience. • Proven Expertise with Java technologies and frameworks like Spring Boot. • Expertise with Angular 18 , Reactive or similar. • A strong quality mindset and understanding of unit testing. • Proven Expertise with OO Design, coding standards, design patterns, and RESTful microservices. • Experienced with NFRs and supporting technologies, e.g., Observability, Resiliency, etc. • Experienced with AWS and containerization technologies such as Docker and EKS. • Experienced with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins Core. The Skills You Bring · Your positivity and strength in collaborating with a team of highly talented engineers. · Your understanding of best practice agile development. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills. · Your customer focus and strong problem-solving skills. · You model a culture of continuous learning and a willingness to share your expertise with others. The Value You Deliver · Contribute to technical analysis, design, and development of high quality, innovative, maintainable software solutions. · Resolving issues and/or identifying approaches to solutions. · Complying with and helping to improve engineering, architectural and coding standards.
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
FullStack Engineer -38882
Hiring ASAP! FullStack Engineer        Start date: ASAPDuration: 12 monthsLocation: 1 week in Galway office- 3 weeks working from homeRate: €450 - €500 per day We seek an engineer who is versatile, always eager to tackle new problems, and continues to push technology forward. Are you interested in Angular, Java, microservices, pipelines, and AWS? If so, then read on! The team uses these technologies and more. The Expertise We’re Looking For An engineer who is passionate about their craft, is a keen life-long learner of the latest technologies trends and offerings, and who thrives in driving complex and challenging technology initiatives. • 10 years of industry experience. • Proven Expertise with Java technologies and frameworks like Spring Boot. • Expertise with Angular 18 , Reactive or similar. • A strong quality mindset and understanding of unit testing. • Proven Expertise with OO Design, coding standards, design patterns, and RESTful microservices. • Experienced with NFRs and supporting technologies, e.g., Observability, Resiliency, etc. • Experienced with AWS and containerization technologies such as Docker and EKS. • Experienced with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins Core. The Skills You Bring · Your positivity and strength in collaborating with a team of highly talented engineers. · Your understanding of best practice agile development. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills. · Your customer focus and strong problem-solving skills. · You model a culture of continuous learning and a willingness to share your expertise with others. The Value You Deliver · Contribute to technical analysis, design, and development of high quality, innovative, maintainable software solutions. · Resolving issues and/or identifying approaches to solutions. · Complying with and helping to improve engineering, architectural and coding standards.
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
Remote work, England
Business Analyst
Business Analyst (AI Programmes)12-Month Contract | Remote (Can be based anywhere in UK or Europe)€300 per day (Outside IR35 if UK based)Trust in SODA is supporting a specialist AI implementation consultancy delivering AI and data solutions for enterprise clients. We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support the definition, delivery, and validation of AI use cases across business and technical teams.ResponsibilitiesEngage business stakeholders to capture, clarify, and prioritise AI use casesTranslate business needs into clear requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteriaEnsure alignment between business objectives, delivery scope, and technical solutionsManage scope and change requests throughout the delivery lifecycleSupport solution validation through demos, UAT, and feedback cyclesSkills & ExperienceStrong background in business analysis or product ownership within AI or data initiativesExperience working with AI, data, and engineering teams in agile environmentsConfident stakeholder management and facilitation skillsClear communicator with a strong focus on business value and outcomes
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Staff Software Engineer
💼 Staff Software Engineer👔 FinTech AI Startup📍 Dublin (onsite)💵 €120-150k   Bonus Are you keen to work for a rapidly scaling fintech startup who's AI-native, open-source technology is revolutionising banking infrastructure? Are you keen to work with the most cutting edge technologies in the DevOps space, withing a genuinely AI first prod environment? My client is creating the first open-source “Thin Ledger” to replace legacy core systems with a modern, event-driven platform powered by Golang, Kafka and multi-region Databases. They are now seeking a Staff Software Engineer to build the core financial engines at the heart of the platform. Required Skills:Strong experience in Golang or RustExperience with Kafka or other event-driven architecture toolsDistributed systems experienceGitOpsStrong debugging, testing, and production ownership.Bonus skills:Startup experienceZero Trust ArchitectureIn return they would be offering a competitive salary along with a number of great benefits: Benefits:• Bonus• Private Healthcare• 25 days AL• Matched Pension• L&D Fund If you’re excited to build resilient, secure infrastructure for regulated, high-scale environments and want to work at the cutting edge of AI-powered operations, send across your CV or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.
Adam Whitehurst  Adam Whitehurst
London, Greater London, South East, England
Content Adaptation Manager
Content Adaptation Manager – HIRING ASAP Start Date: ASAPDuration: 12 MonthsLocation: London office – once per weekRate: £250 - £350 per day inside IR35 3 - 5 Must HavesExperience as brand manager in pharmaceutical companyFirm understanding of the regulatory environment in marketing promotional content to HCPsDemonstrated strong skills in oral and written communication, project managementHighly collaborative, ability to interact and partner with Agencies of choiceFluent EnglishFrench speaker preferableCOMPETENCIESAble to manage multiple and complex processes at the same timeEmbraces a collaborative approach; thrives working closely with stakeholders to make sure their needs are addressed and delivered on timeAble to manage a complexity, tasks, and interdependencies within timelinesWell organized & proactive to make sure things progress according to the planMAJOR 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 marketsSupport content tracking management and demand forecasting and prioritization process with Content Hub to ensure timely executionsWork together with Content Hub and Cx Activation Director to agree on engagement plan delivery via localizationPOSITION 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-centred 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 Engagement & Channel Team and Content Hub Production team, making sure the briefs are received, uploaded to Fuse and managed with clear understanding on the localization ask.DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTSFirm understanding of the regulatory environment in marketing to HCPsDemonstrated strong skills in oral and written communication, project managementHighly collaborative, ability to interact and partner with Agencies of choice
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
CAPGEMINI
169
Placements
118
Permanent
51
Contract
For over 50 years, Capgemini have delivered transformative business solutions to their clients through leading-edge tech, industry expertise and a highly talented workforce. They faced challenges attracting top talent in a candidate-short market, compounded by UK mobility and security clearance requirements. Partnering with Trust in SODA, Capgemini benefited from dedicated resources, tailored searches, specialized teams, and a global network. SODA quickly became a top supplier, exceeding hiring targets annually and supporting high-volume projects for major clients like Deliveroo, John Lewis, EDF, and public sector organisations.
Capgemini

‘Trust in Soda were one of the key suppliers in relation to both quality and volume of candidates successfully placed.

Communication was key to this success, and our working relationship only strengthened as the year progressed, with mutual respect and honesty being the theme of conversations.’

COMAVE GLOBAL
38
Permanent Hires
SODA Max
Hiring Solution
12
Contract Hires

ComAve was experiencing serious growth and had no talent or HR function. Trust in SODA (part of Trinnovo Group) started with recruiting the HR team and then became the talent function. Setting the strategy for all five of their businesses, we provided a linked ecosystem for talent attraction and management. 

We successfully recruited in 38 roles across Sales, Technology, Engineering, Operations and Marketing, from Junior to C Suite including the COO, across Europe, covering Eastern Europe, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and France, as well as the UK.

One of the most important requirements to our client was speed of delivery, and the SODA team have delivered every time. Our EHS solution streamlines the recruitment process to secure business-critical hires faster.

Comave Global
Sarah Lee

Lauren 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."

Sarah Lee
Sarah Lee
People Director
GUIDANT GLOBAL
129
Roles Placed
17
Brands Serviced
Guidant Global takes a creative approach to talent management. Having delivered bespoke recruitment solutions to clients all over the globe, Guidant Global is breaking the mould in the MSP, RPO, and SOW markets. To meet mounting demand and alleviate subsequent pressure on candidate pay rates, Guidant Global turned to the team at Trust in SODA to deliver complex hiring projects to their end clients. To date, the SODA squad have provided talent solutions across technology and enablement for seventeen of Guidant Global’s customers, including Dyson, Burberry, Pfizer, The AA, and Novartis. The seamless integration of Trust in SODA’s permanent and contract teams has created dependable hiring coverage across DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and Creative roles.
Guidant Global
David Miranda

Trinnovo Group is a valued and trusted partner in our never-ending quest to find talent. 

David Miranda
David Miranda
Talent Consultant
NATWEST BOXED
23
Key Hires
Natwest Boxed, the UK's leading banking-as-a-service provider, needed to rapidly expand its team by 30 people in two months to support their growing customer base. They needed to fill hard-to-reach roles across SDET, Engineering Management, Java Development, and Product Management. Partnering with Trust in SODA, they leveraged a dedicated team of five recruiters. This collaboration resulted in over 100 shortlisted candidates, 45 interviews, and 23 successful placements within the tight two-month timeframe.
Natwest Boxed
Mike Jetson

NatWest Boxed and Trust in Soda have built a successful partnership focused on specialist engineering recruitment, ensuring access to top-tier talent. Together, they have prioritized diverse hiring, helping NatWest Boxed strengthen its engineering teams with a more inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Mike Jetson
Mike Jetson
(Talent Acquisition Lead - NatWest Boxed & Mettle by NatWest)
PREMFINA
15
Roles Placed
PremFina, a rapidly growing FinTech startup, sought to diversify its workforce while expanding its team. Initially tasked with a single DevOps hire, Trust in SODA leveraged its network and expertise to quickly place a diverse candidate within three weeks, leading to a second successful placement in Software Engineering. Since then, Trust in SODA has become PremFina's exclusive tech recruitment partner, also providing contract and finance/risk recruitment through sister brand Broadgate. The partnership has resulted in 15 placements since November 2023, with 33% representing diverse hires. PremFina anticipates continued growth and success in this partnership.
Premfina
Kat Murray

‘Trust in Soda has really been part of a huge growth set in our organisation’.

Kat Murray
Kat Murray
HR

MEET THE TEAM

Ryan Hill

Managing Director, SODA

David Young

Director & Co-Founder

Lauren Langdell

Director (DACH) and Founder at Women in DevOps

Ryan Jones

Associate Director - US

Adam Brinkley

Business Manager

Adam Hicks

Head of DACH - Software, DevOps & Cloud

Adam Whitehurst

Senior Principal Consultant

Zaynab Khan

Senior Recruitment Consultant - DACH

Dominika Kodadova

Principal Consultant

Francis Alexander

Senior Principal Consultant

Nathan Peters

Team Lead & Senior Contract Recruitment Consultant

Georgina Nettleton

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Joe Dukes

Principal Consultant (US)

Max Binnie

DACH Data, AI & Analytics Lead

Jason Morley

Senior Consultant

Joe Woodard

Contract Consultant - Switzerland

Michelle Sutherland

Delivery Consultant

Robyn Links

Search Consultant

Nokwanda Khanyile

Search Consultant

Jacques Dondoua

Senior Consultant - GTM

Aleksandra Zielinska

Consultant

Ashley Lawrence

Founder & Group CEO

Oliver Perry

COO

Viki Dowthwaite

Commercial Director

Aaron Gonsalves

Head of Talent

Matthew Goddard

Head of Legal & Compliance

Marita Harper

HR Partner

Micha Swallow

People Development & Performance Lead

Sabrina Jones

Commercial Payroll Lead