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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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Zürich, Switzerland
Proposal Manager – Technology and Consulting
Proposal Manager – Technology and Consulting  Location: Schlieren or Bern, Switzerland  Working pattern: 80% FTE with possible flexibility. The role does not require regular travel, although occasional attendance at workshops may be required. Start Date: ASAP, latest 1 October 2026 Duration: Minimum 6 months, with a view to extend We are looking for an experienced Proposal Manager to join a leading international technology and consulting organisation on an initial 6-month engagement, with potential for a longer-term opportunity. This is a senior-level role suited to someone with a strong track record in proposal management, deal management and procurement, ideally within a complex B2B, technology, consulting or professional services environment. The Role You will take ownership of the proposal and deal management process, working closely with commercial, sales, delivery, procurement and other internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality, commercially sound and competitive proposals are delivered on time. The role will involve managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines, coordinating proposal activities, supporting commercial decision-making and ensuring that procurement and governance requirements are appropriately addressed. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate end-to-end proposal and bid processes Manage complex proposals, tenders and commercial opportunities from initiation through to submission Coordinate input from sales, delivery, commercial, legal, finance and subject-matter experts Manage timelines, dependencies, risks and deliverables across multiple proposals Support deal management and commercial negotiations Work closely with procurement teams and manage procurement-related requirements Ensure proposals are commercially robust, accurate, compliant and compelling Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions where required Provide structure, governance and clear communication throughout the proposal lifecycle Continuously improve proposal and deal management processes and ways of working Requirements:  Senior/experienced Proposal Manager with substantial experience in a similar role Strong background in proposal management and deal management Solid experience working with procurement processes and requirements Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder proposals or tenders Excellent organisational and project management skills Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Confident working with senior stakeholders across multiple functions Excellent communication and coordination skills Fluent German is mandatory Experience working across the DACH market is highly desirable Technology, consulting, professional services or another complex B2B environment would be advantageous
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Remote work, England
Data Engineer
Data Engineer – Contract Position – HIRING ASAPLocation: Remote Working Start Date: ASAP Duration:  12-Month Contract Daily Rate: £450 - £600 per day outside IR35SummaryOur client is building a Law Firm Digital Twin: a working simulation of how a law firm operates, built from the firm's own data. Data from the firm's operational systems (practice management and finance, HR, client onboarding, time recording) is mined into event logs; a discrete event simulation is built and calibrated from those logs; and the firm's financial statements are reconstructed on top, so the effect of an operational change can be quantified before it is made.The stack spans three layers: data pipelines and a cloud warehouse (Snowflake), a simulation and statistical modelling core in Python, and a TypeScript product (Next.js, React, Postgres).This role owns the data layer: the pipelines that turn raw system data into the event logs and modelling-ready structures everything else runs on. It is a hands-on building role in a small engineering team.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build and run the data platform: the pipelines and warehouse that turn raw data from client systems into data the models and the product can use.Own data quality end to end, from source extraction through to the datasets the modelling team relies on.Make new data sources usable: understand what they hold, extract from them, and shape the results into the platform's structures.Work with the data scientist on what the models need, and with the software engineer on serving data to the product.Operate the infrastructure behind the data platform and keep it reliable, secure and affordable.Shape the data architecture as the platform scales.Key Skills & ExperienceAbove all, someone who has done analogous work: you have personally built the path from an enterprise's operational systems into a warehouse and into event-shaped analytical data. Specifically:A hands-on pipeline builder. You have built and operated production pipelines recently and can walk through one in depth: the source quirks, the failure modes, the validation, the re-runs.Warehouse and SQL depth. SQL as a first language, and real experience with Snowflake or an equivalent cloud warehouse: modelling, performance, cost, access control.Comfortable with messy enterprise extracts. Old operational databases, inconsistent fields, batch-stamped timestamps, undocumented conventions. You profile before you assume, and your validation catches what documentation misses.Careful with sensitive data. The pipelines carry confidential HR and financial data; access control and auditability are part of the engineering, not overhead.Python and/or TypeScript for pipeline code, with version control, tests and review as habits. AI-assisted engineering as a habit (Claude Code or similar), with judgement about where not to trust it.Nice to haveExperience of law firm or professional services systems (Aderant, Elite, Intapp, SuccessFactors, Workday)Process mining and event-log analytics (e.g., QPR, Celonis, Signavio)Process simulation.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Senior Software Engineer - Data & AI
Galway | Hybrid Up to €480 per day 12-month contract with a view to extend   We are partnering with a leading global investment and financial services organisation to appoint a Senior Engineer to join an innovative technology team focused on advanced analytics, data, cloud and AI.   This is an opportunity for a highly capable engineer to work beyond traditional enterprise development, operating in a fast-paced environment where ideas move quickly from concept and rapid prototyping through to production.   The Role You'll join a specialist team working at the intersection of technology, data, quantitative research and investment, developing solutions that unlock value from structured and unstructured datasets. The role is primarily Python-based, although strong Java or C# engineers who are keen to transition into Python are encouraged to apply. You'll have exposure to AI/ML, LLMs and prompt engineering, working with technologies such as GPT, Gemini and Claude, alongside AWS and modern data technologies.   What You'll Be DoingDesign and develop scalable applications and data-driven solutionsProcess and generate analytics from large structured and unstructured datasetsBuild custom data pipelines to extract, transform, map and load dataDevelop rapid prototypes and take solutions through to productionWork extensively with Python, AWS, SQL, S3, Snowflake, Oracle and PL/SQLIntegrate data from REST APIs and multiple enterprise sourcesDevelop solutions leveraging cloud and parallel processingExplore and implement AI/ML and LLM-based solutionsContribute to technical design and architectureCollaborate with developers, data engineers, data scientists and quantitative professionalsTroubleshoot complex technical issues and participate in an on-call rotationTake ownership of projects from inception through to deliveryWhat We're Looking For6+ years' experience in enterprise software developmentStrong Python experience, or strong Java/C# experience with a willingness to move into PythonStrong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and Data StructuresSolid experience with RDBMS and SQLStrong AWS/cloud experienceExperience processing large datasets and building scalable applicationsExperience developing data pipelinesExperience with technologies such as Snowflake, S3, Oracle and/or PL/SQLExperience with Pandas, NumPy or similar data librariesExperience working with REST APIsKnowledge of CI/CDLinux and/or Windows scripting experienceStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsExcellent technical design, communication and influencing skillsA hands-on, curious and adaptable approachWhy This Role? This is a chance to work within a highly collaborative technology environment where engineering, data, quantitative research and AI come together. You'll have the opportunity to work on technically challenging problems, experiment with emerging technologies and see innovative solutions move rapidly from prototype to production.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Machine Learning / Gen AI Engineer
Machine Learning / Gen AI EngineerDublin – Hybrid initially, moving to onsite€480 per day12-month initial contractWe are looking for a Machine Learning / Gen AI Engineer to join an innovative engineering team building AI-powered solutions. You will design and develop solutions across Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, ML model deployment, data pipelines and API development, primarily within an AWS environment.Key Skills3–5 years' experience in Machine Learning engineeringStrong experience with Gen AI, LLMs, RAG and Prompt EngineeringExperience with LangChain, LangSmith and/or LlamaIndexStrong Python and Java development skillsPython API development using FastAPI or FlaskML model development, deployment and inference optimisationAWS experience including SageMaker, EC2 and EKSExperience with Snowflake, RDS/Postgres and AirflowInfrastructure-as-Code experience with Terraform, Ansible or CloudFormationStrong SQL and data analysis skillsExperience with Elasticsearch, OpenSearch or Apache Solr would be beneficial.This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI solutions and deliver innovative, high-impact technology in a modern agile engineering environment.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Program Manager - Payments
Program Manager – Payments   Dublin | Hybrid | €370 per day | 12-Month Contract   Are you a strong Program Manager who thrives on bringing complex technology programmes together and making sure things actually get delivered? We’re looking for an experienced Program Manager – Product Delivery to join a leading global technology organisation and play a key role in the delivery of a large-scale commerce and Point of Sale (POS) technology platform. This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll work across Product, Engineering, Operations, Billing, Go-to-Market, Customer Support and Compliance, coordinating multiple workstreams and keeping everyone aligned towards successful delivery.   The Opportunity You’ll act as the central coordination point across a defined programme, ensuring plans, milestones, dependencies and deliverables remain on track. You’ll be responsible for bringing together technical and business teams, identifying risks and blockers early, facilitating resolution and providing clear visibility of programme health to key stakeholders. This is not a hands-on software development role. Instead, you’ll be the person connecting the dots across multiple teams and ensuring that different workstreams operate as one cohesive programme.   What You’ll Be DoingDevelop and manage integrated programme plans, schedules and milestones.Coordinate delivery across multiple technical and business workstreams.Track dependencies, deliverables and critical path activities.Monitor progress and drive accountability for agreed commitments.Identify, manage and escalate risks, issues and blockers.Support launch readiness and key programme milestones.Facilitate programme meetings, working sessions and stakeholder forums.Produce clear programme updates, dashboards and status reports.Maintain RAID, risk, issue, dependency and decision logs.Coordinate communication across Product, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Billing, Customer Support and Compliance.Support programme governance and ensure actions are followed through.Contribute to retrospectives, lessons learned and continuous improvement.Identify ways to improve delivery processes, collaboration and operational efficiency.You’ll Work WithProduct ManagementEngineering & Technical Programme ManagementGo-to-Market & Commercial teamsOperationsBillingCustomer SupportCompliance & Regulatory teamsExternal vendors and technology partnersWhat We’re Looking For5+ years’ experience in Program Management, Project Management or Delivery Management.Experience delivering complex, cross-functional technology or software programmes.Background in software, SaaS, payments, fintech, retail technology, commerce or a related industry.Proven experience managing timelines, dependencies, risks, issues and stakeholders.Strong organisational and planning skills, with a real focus on execution.Excellent communication skills across both technical and business audiences.Ability to influence and coordinate teams without direct authority.Comfortable working across multiple teams and competing priorities.Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering or a related discipline.Desirable ExperiencePoint of Sale (POS), payments, commerce, retail or hospitality technology.Agile software delivery environments.Understanding of the software development lifecycle.Global or distributed teams.Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence and Microsoft 365.PMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum or similar certification.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Technical Project Manager
Technical Project Manager (Software & Qualifications)Dublin (Hybrid - 2 days/week) | Initial 1-Year Contract | €370/day We're looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead software initiatives end-to-end - defining technical scope, building delivery plans aligned to release cycles, and coordinating across engineering, product, and architecture to keep delivery on track and risks visible. What You'll DoLead execution of software initiativesDefine technical scope, including integrations and dependenciesBuild delivery plans aligned to release cyclesManage risks and dependenciesBridge product and engineering, coordinating cross-functionallyWhat You'll BringExperience delivering software initiatives across the SDLCExperience in Agile/hybrid delivery environments, with engineering, product, and architecture teamsStrong grasp of SDLC (build, test, integrate, deploy) and managing integrations/APIsFamiliarity with Jira, Confluence, and exposure to CI/CD/DevOpsExcellent stakeholder communication and problem-solving skillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field (equivalent experience considered)Desirable: PMP or equivalent; Agile certifications (Scrum Master, SAFe); cloud/DevOps certifications
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Remote work, England
Software Engineer
Software Engineer – Contract Position – HIRING ASAP Location: Remote Working Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12-Month Contract Daily Rate: £400 - £500 per day outside IR35 Summary Our client is building a Law Firm Digital Twin: a working simulation of how a law firm operates, built from the firm's own data. Data from the firm's operational systems (practice management and finance, HR, client onboarding, time recording) is mined into event logs; a discrete event simulation is built and calibrated from those logs; and the firm's financial statements are reconstructed on top, so the effect of an operational change can be quantified before it is made. This role owns the product layer: the modelling studio where process models are built and edited, the scenario and experiment engine, executive dashboards, and exports. The stack is TypeScript end to end: Next.js (App Router, server components), React, Bun, Tailwind, Zustand, Recharts and d3 for charts, Postgres with row-level security for multi-tenant isolation. Development is AI-assisted as the standard working method, in a small team where everyone ships. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and build the product: the interfaces where the simulation and its data are explored, edited and presented.Own features end to end, from interface through server and database to deployment.Build the data visualization: charts and views that carry quantitative meaning for senior non-technical readers.Keep the product multi-tenant, configurable and maintainable as the client base grows.Ship continuously, with tests as the safety net, and contribute to what gets built, not just how.Key Skills & ExperienceAbove all, someone who has done analogous work: you have shipped data-dense analytics, BI or simulation product interface, where the charts carried real quantitative meaning and wrong rendering meant wrong decisions. Specifically:A mid-level product engineer who ships end to end. Feature from intent to production personally: interface, server, schema, deployment. Shipped products with small teams count for more than years.Strong modern TypeScript. Fluent in the current Next.js generation (App Router, server components, edge versus node trade-offs) and React, with a preference for simple, conventional code.Genuine data comfort. Confident SQL and Postgres, including row-level security; able to follow a number from warehouse to chart and notice when it is wrong.Data-visualization judgement. Charts for non-technical executives, built with precision and restraint, in forms that fit the data.AI-assisted engineering as a habit (Claude Code or similar), staying current as the tools change, with judgement about where not to trust it.Nice to haveBPMN-JS or other diagramming and canvas workSimulation, process-mining or operations-analytics productsMulti-tenant B2B SaaS; SupabaseWorkOSProfessional services or legal-sector products.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Stockport, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Cloud Systems Engineer
Cloud Systems Engineer – Contract Position – HIRING ASAP Location: Hybrid working out of Stockport office Start Date: ASAP Duration:  Up to 3 years (12 month contracts) Daily Rate: £450 - £500 per day inside IR35 Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure on GCP and AWS platforms using Infrastructure as Code principles.Develop and maintain Terraform modules and configurations for cloud deployments across various environments (dev, staging, production).Create and manage Ansible playbooks for configuration management, application deployment, and system automation.Architect and implement scalable, highly available cloud solutions that meet business requirements and security standards.Collaborate with development teams to ensure infrastructure supports application requirements and performance goals.Monitor cloud resources, optimize costs, and implement best practices for resource management and governance.Implement and maintain security controls, compliance frameworks, and disaster recovery solutions in cloud environments.Automate routine operational tasks and improve system reliability through scripting and automation tools.Participate in incident response and troubleshooting of complex cloud infrastructure issues.Design and implement network architecture, including VPCs, subnets, load balancers, and connectivity solutions.Maintain documentation for infrastructure designs, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.Key Skills & Experience3+ years of proven experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or similar roles.Strong expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) including core services:GCP: Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, VPC, IAM, Cloud SQL, Cloud FunctionsAWS: EC2, EKS, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, LambdaAdvanced proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code development and management.Extensive experience with Ansible for configuration management, automation, and orchestration.Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration and networking fundamentals.Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python) for automation and system management.Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration with infrastructure automation.Knowledge of security best practices, compliance frameworks, and cloud security tools.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments.Nice to haveMulti-cloud certifications:Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or Professional DevOps EngineerAWS Solutions Architect or AWS DevOps Engineer ProfessionalExperience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Cloud Operations Suite).Knowledge of GitOps practices and tools (ArgoCD, Flux).Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Anthos Service Mesh).Familiarity with compliance frameworks in regulated environments (PCI DSS).Experience with database administration and performance tuning in cloud environments.Knowledge of cost optimization strategies and FinOps practices.Experience with log management solutions (ELK stack, Cloud Logging).Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions in cloud environments.
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

Nathan Peters

Team Lead & Senior Contract Recruitment Consultant

Georgina Nettleton

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Joe Dukes

Principal Consultant (US)

Taylor Rothwell

Principal Consultant

Max Binnie

DACH Data, AI & Analytics Lead

Jason Morley

Senior Consultant

Joe Woodard

Contract Consultant - Switzerland

Julia Kötzing

Senior Account Manager & Delivery Consultant

Michelle Sutherland

Delivery Consultant

Robyn Links

Search Consultant

Nokwanda Khanyile

Search Consultant

Gizem Cicek

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Aleksandra Zielinska

Consultant

Henry Townsend

Senior Consultant

Ciara Mulcahy

Consultant

Síofra Guerin

Consultant

Harry Murphy

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

Georgia Mason

Consultant