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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.

LIVE JOBS

London, Greater London, South East, England
Content Adaptation Manager
Content Adaptation Manager (French or Spanish Speaking)London (Hybrid – 1 day per week)Up to £340 per dayInitial 12-Month ContractWe're recruiting two Content Adaptation Managers for a leading global pharmaceutical company:French Speaker – French MarketSpanish Speaker – Mexican MarketYou'll be responsible for adapting and localising centrally created marketing content for local markets, working closely with customer engagement teams, agencies, and content production teams to ensure high-quality, compliant content is delivered on time.Key RequirementsExperience as a Brand Manager or similar role within the pharmaceutical industryStrong understanding of regulations surrounding promotional content for Healthcare Professionals (HCPs)Experience managing content localisation, adaptation, or marketing campaignsExcellent stakeholder management and project coordination skillsFluent English plus native/fluent French or SpanishInterested? Get in touch to learn more.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Bern, Switzerland
Windows Server Engineer
Urgent Hire |Windows Server Engineer| Contract •          Duration: Initial 5 months contract (With Extension) •          Location: Bern, Hybrid with Tuesday mandatory in office day•          Daily Rate: 750 CHF - 900 CHF per day (negotiable) Windows Server Engineer is responsible for the stable, secure, and automated operation of the Windows Server infrastructure. They ensure smooth operation and continuously develop the system landscape. Responsibilities include:Engineering, operation, and further development of Windows Server environmentsAutomation of operational and deployment processes using PowerShell and AnsibleManagement and design of Group PoliciesPatch and update management, including WSUSParticipation in infrastructure projects and support in 2nd and 3rd level supportTechnical Requirements High expertise required in:Windows Server (design, operation, troubleshooting) PowerShell (scripting and automation)Ansible (good to very good knowledge)Must have: CI/CD-Pipeline & Git Experience, Windows Server, PowerShell, Ansible, SAFe & German knowledge Good to intermediate knowledge in:VMware (vSphere)Group PoliciesWindows Update / WSUSPythonBasic knowledge in: • Linux Business/job-related skills:CI/CD pipeline experienceGit experienceExpertise and methodological competence:  SAFe knowledge Personal skills:Ability to deal with complex issuesAbility to work in a team, manage conflicts, and enthusiasm for agile software developmentCommunicative team player
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
Portsmouth, South East, England
User Researcher
User Researcher – SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid Working) Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 6-12 months Clearance: SC Clearance required Rate: £450 - £480 per day (Outside IR35) Project: Enterprise Portfolio We’re assembling a new team and we're on the lookout for a proactive, self-starting User Researcher to join the mission. This is a high-impact opportunity to work on a project that is shaping the future of their enterprise capabilities. You’ll be part of a close-knit trio, working hand-in-hand with a Business Analyst and an Interaction Designer to uncover, define, and support evolving user needs across stakeholders — many of whom have limited time and access. What You’ll Be Doing:Conducting user research in a fast-paced, complex Defence environment.Building strong relationships across a wide and varied user base.Translating research insights into actionable recommendations to guide design and delivery.Ensuring alignment with Defence Digital and broader data strategies.What We’re Looking For:User Researcher with a solid track record.Highly proactive with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity in a secure setting.Nice to Have:Experience working within MOD or with the Royal Navy.Familiarity with Defence procurement and operational landscapes.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Senior DevOps Engineer
Urgent Hire | Contract | Senior DevOps Engineer •          Start date: ASAP •          Duration: 12 months •          Location: 1 week on site in Galway, 3 weeks working from home •          Rate: €400 - €450 per day The Role Equity Technology is seeking a Senior Software DevOps Engineer to support DevOps patterns and practices and standardize tools and solutions across Equity Technology. You will join a team of six global DevOps engineers and collectively be responsible for the design, build and advancement of our CI/CD pipelines, increasing our footprint on a cloud infrastructure. You will innovate by helping define and implement our cloud strategy. You will have autonomy in engineering, and opportunities to influence behavior that will progress the products and the organization. You will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of performance scripts to ensure that our applications are built with quality, consistency to our standards, performance and responsive both on-prem and on the cloud. The role involves working in an agile team, in a highly collaborative and engaging environment and be adaptable to shifting priorities. The Expertise and Skills You Bring  Bachelor's degree (or above) in either Engineering or Computer Science related field5 years experience as software engineerExperience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and supporting infrastructure, system, and security configurations and policiesSignificant hands-on experience with Cloud Service Providers like Amazon Web Services, ideally with the related certificationExperience in Software configuration management, test/QA automation, version control and deployment toolsJenkins Core experienceExperience with building dashboards with DataDogUnderstanding of Performance Testing tools using JMeter / Performance centerSoftware engineering experience in any of the following Java, C#, Scala, PL/SQLWell-rounded experience programming in various languages and domainsExcellent verbal and written communication skills  The Team   You will be a part of the Developer Enablement team responsible for developing and supporting DevOps patterns, practices and solutions for our squads who are focused on building technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Managers, Traders and Research Analysts around the globe. The team you will be working with is highly engaged and passionate about solving problems faced by our business partners. We are committed to evolving our agile software development process and incorporating the newest technologies and practices.
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Senior Principal Engineer
Senior Principal EngineerGalway, fully onsite | Up to €520/dayWe’re seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to join a high-impact team. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, analytics, and cloud technology, supporting investment teams with scalable data solutions and advanced insights.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and optimize scalable data architectures and pipelinesProcess and analyse large structured and unstructured datasetsBuild and support cloud-based (AWS) data solutionsCollaborate with engineers, data scientists, and investment teamsContribute to AI/ML and LLM-driven workflowsKey Requirements6 years in enterprise development / data engineeringStrong experience with RDBMS, data modelling, and ETL pipelinesProficiency in Python (or Java/C# with willingness to cross-train)Experience with AWS, Snowflake, S3, Oracle, PL/SQLSolid understanding of data structures and scalable systems👉 Apply now or get in touch to learn more.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
London, Greater London, South East, England
Digital Communications and Events Officer
Job Title: Digital Communications & Events Officer (Contract) Location: London / Hybrid Rate: £168 per day (Inside IR35, Umbrella) Hours: 36.5 hours per week The Opportunity A leading organisation within the education and research sector is seeking a Digital Communications & Events Officer to support its digital presence, communications activities, and events programme during a period of website development and team cover. This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional with strong web content management experience to join a dynamic team. The successful candidate will initially focus on website maintenance, content updates, and digital optimisation before broadening their remit to support communications and events delivery. Key Responsibilities Digital & Website ManagementMaintain and update websites using Drupal CMS.Rebuild webpages, update content, and ensure consistency across the digital estate.Monitor website quality and performance using web analytics and optimisation tools.Identify and implement website improvements based on analytics and user feedback.Ensure websites comply with GDPR, accessibility regulations, and digital best practices.Provide technical support for website-related projects and initiatives.CommunicationsPrepare, proofread, and distribute internal and external communications.Support content planning and delivery across digital communication channels.Monitor engagement and provide reporting on communications performance.Assist in developing and sharing key organisational messages.EventsProvide logistical and administrative support for both virtual and in-person events.Coordinate event communications and stakeholder engagement activities.Support event planning, delivery, and post-event evaluation.Stakeholder ManagementBuild effective working relationships with internal teams and key stakeholders.Collaborate across departments to ensure consistent messaging and delivery.Ensure all communications activities align with organisational policies and best practice.RequirementsPrevious experience within a communications, marketing, digital, or web content role.Experience using web content management systems, ideally Drupal (versions 7–10).Experience supporting or coordinating events in a professional or voluntary capacity.Proven ability to support effective communications, particularly in digital environments.Experience using website analytics and user feedback to improve performance.Strong understanding of GDPR, accessibility requirements, and digital compliance standards.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Confident using a range of digital platforms and tools.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Project Manager
Project ManagerDublin, Hybrid 2-3 days in office per week Duration: Initial 12 months contractOffering up to €550 per day   We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - IT Change & Communications Lead to drive executive, governance, and end-user communications across our Enterprise IT function. This role is responsible for translating complex IT, cyber security, operational, and transformation activities into clear, impactful communications that support leadership decision-making, business continuity, and successful change adoption.Key ResponsibilitiesLead CEO, executive, Board, Audit Committee, and IT governance reporting.Develop presentations and communications for IT leadership forums and Town Halls.Manage end-user communications for major incidents, outages, and IT changes.Drive Organisational Change Management (OCM) assessments and change readiness activities across IT projects.Identify and manage communication, adoption, and change-related risks.Partner with IT, Cyber Security, PMO, Corporate Communications, and external partners to ensure consistent messaging.Coordinate site-specific and enterprise-wide IT communications.RequirementsProven experience in IT communications, organisational change, PMO, or transformation roles.Experience producing executive and Board-level reporting.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Ability to simplify complex technical information for diverse audiences.Experience in large-scale IT programmes (ERP, SAP, Cyber Security, Infrastructure) is advantageous.Knowledge of OCM methodologies such as Prosci or ADKAR is preferred.Key SkillsExecutive communications and storytellingChange management and adoptionStakeholder engagement and influenceIncident and crisis communicationsGovernance reporting and risk awarenessThis is an excellent opportunity to play a strategic role at the intersection of technology, communication, and organisational change, helping to drive successful IT transformation across the business.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Senior Software DevOps Engineer
Urgent Hire | Contract | Senior Software DevOps Engineer •          Start date: ASAP •          Duration: 12 months •          Location: 1 week on site in Galway, 3 weeks working from home •          Rate: €400 - €450 per day The Role Equity Technology is seeking a Senior Software DevOps Engineer to support DevOps patterns and practices and standardize tools and solutions across Equity Technology. You will join a team of six global DevOps engineers and collectively be responsible for the design, build and advancement of our CI/CD pipelines, increasing our footprint on a cloud infrastructure. You will innovate by helping define and implement our cloud strategy. You will have autonomy in engineering, and opportunities to influence behavior that will progress the products and the organization. You will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of performance scripts to ensure that our applications are built with quality, consistency to our standards, performance and responsive both on-prem and on the cloud. The role involves working in an agile team, in a highly collaborative and engaging environment and be adaptable to shifting priorities. The Expertise and Skills You Bring  Bachelor's degree (or above) in either Engineering or Computer Science related field5 years experience as software engineerExperience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and supporting infrastructure, system, and security configurations and policiesSignificant hands-on experience with Cloud Service Providers like Amazon Web Services, ideally with the related certificationExperience in Software configuration management, test/QA automation, version control and deployment toolsJenkins Core experienceExperience with building dashboards with DataDogUnderstanding of Performance Testing tools using JMeter / Performance centerSoftware engineering experience in any of the following Java, C#, Scala, PL/SQLWell-rounded experience programming in various languages and domainsExcellent verbal and written communication skills  The Team   You will be a part of the Developer Enablement team responsible for developing and supporting DevOps patterns, practices and solutions for our squads who are focused on building technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Managers, Traders and Research Analysts around the globe. The team you will be working with is highly engaged and passionate about solving problems faced by our business partners. We are committed to evolving our agile software development process and incorporating the newest technologies and practices.
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
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

Gizem Cicek

Principal Recruitment Consultant

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

Georgia Mason

Consultant