Contract Cost Optimisation Job Vacancies

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SC Cleared Azure Cloud Engineer role

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Lead Azure Cloud Engineer Location: Hybrid (London-based preferred) Start Date: 06/10 Finish Date: 30/01 SC Clearance: Yes Key Responsibilities Azure Cost Optimisation: Analyse current Azure spend using native tools (Cost Management + Billing, Advisor, etc.) Identify cost inefficiencies and implement strategies such as reserved instances, autoscaling, and workload … monitoring and alerting via Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights Data Provisioning & Governance: Optimise data pipelines and storage solutions (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Blob Storage) for cost and performance Ensure compliance with data governance policies including RBAC, encryption, and audit logging Collaborate with data engineering teams to streamline provisioning and reduce overhead Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with … DBT’s platform, data, and finance teams to align technical decisions with business objectives Present cost-saving recommendations and technical roadmaps to senior stakeholders Document architecture decisions and maintain technical artefacts Required Skills & Experience Extensive experience in Azure cloud engineering and architecture Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform) Hands-on experience with Azure cost More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £475 - £525 per day
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Cloud Security Architect

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
RT Consulting
optimising cloud solutions. Expertise in cloud security, networking, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience in migration planning, governance, and cost optimisation in complex, secure environments. Active SC or DV clearance with experience in delivering solutions for Government, Defence, or other secure sectors. Commitment to completing Google Cloud Skills Boost training More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
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Java Technical Lead X5 - Java 8 SC Security Cleared-

South West, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Interquest
clusters, consumer lag, scaling, tuning, troubleshooting. MongoDB – replication, sharding, performance tuning, backups/restores. AWS – EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, IAM, ALB/NLB; HA design and cost optimisation desirable. Terraform – production experience (modules, remote state, multi-env, collaboration). Linux administration – CLI tools, system performance, network debugging, patching. CI/CD & Automation Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £550 - £650 per day
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DevOps Engineer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
improve scalability, and ensure reliability across cloud environments using best-in-class tooling. You'll be embedded within a cross-functional engineering team, contributing to the design, implementation, and optimisation of modern DevOps practices. The successful candidate will bring hands-on expertise across Terraform , Kubernetes , and Docker , with experience working in Azure environments. Exposure to Azure DevOps is also … essential, as it forms part of their toolchain. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code Lead the optimisation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and other tooling Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy containerised applications using Kubernetes and Docker Support migration and integration across Azure and internal platforms … Monitor infrastructure performance and reliability, implementing automation and alerting as needed Drive cost optimisation and efficiency across cloud environments Enforce best practices around cloud governance, platform resilience, and DevOps standards Skills & Experience Required Strong experience as a DevOps Engineer or Platform Engineer in complex environments Hands-on with Terraform , Kubernetes , and Docker Proven experience with CI/ More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £450 - £480 per day
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Software Developer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Oscar Technology
join a fast paced contract role with a leading financial client. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, large scale systems while driving innovation, cost optimisation, and platform resilience. Location: Mostly Remote (occasional trips to London office) Contract: 6-months (OIR35) Rate: £400-450 p/day Start date: Asap Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and … maintain scalable microservices and full-stack applications. Engineer and manage cloud infrastructure (Azure as primary, AWS/GCP as secondary). Identify and implement cloud cost efficiencies while maintaining performance. Oversee container orchestration with Kubernetes and Helm. Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions). Lead migration projects and modernisation of legacy systems. Ensure … Docker, Terraform, Helm, and CI/CD automation. Strong background in databases including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis). Track record of delivering measurable business impact through optimisation, migrations, or performance improvements. Strong communicator, able to translate technical solutions into business value. Experience working in the fiancial sector is a must If this sounds like you, apply More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Senior Software Engineer

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
VANLOQ LIMITED
and regulatory standards. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams. Manage and optimise cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP, ensuring resilience, cost efficiency, and security. Collaborate with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet compliance and governance requirements. Support live systems, conduct root cause analysis, and deliver solutions for incidents and … in software engineering with experience in large-scale distributed systems. Proficient in Python and GoLang. Strong background in cloud technologies (AWS and/or GCP), networking, IAM, and cost optimisation. Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, including IaC (Terraform), CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerisation. Strong understanding of security principles within cloud and enterprise systems. Knowledge More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Senior Software Engineer

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, with a focus on traceability and regulatory controls. Manage, monitor, and optimize cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. Collaborate closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. Support live systems, perform root cause analysis, and implement … Golang and Python. Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. Hands-on experience with GCP, including cloud-native services, networking, IAM, and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is desirable. Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500 - £550/day
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Business Analyst - FinOps

Nationwide, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ECS Resource Group Ltd
Contract: Outside IR35 | Clearance: SC (must be live) | Start: Immediate | Duration: 5 weeks initially We are seeking an experienced SC-cleared FinOps Business Analyst to support a national data optimisation project. This is a financial data consumption and cost efficiency role - not technical data engineering. The focus is on understanding how departments use data, identifying waste, and … Deliver a clear set of business change options, a recommended data service model, and a roadmap for transition. Requirements: Proven experience in FinOps, cloud/SaaS cost optimisation, or financial data services. Strong business analysis skills; able to understand non-technical data requirements. Experienced in stakeholder engagement across business and service teams. Strong commercial awareness; capable of More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £400/day
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IT Asset Manager - Manager

Havant, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Lorien
across the organisation. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of IT assets-software, hardware, and associated agreements-ensuring alignment with governance, compliance, and cost optimisation objectives. You will oversee the ITAM team and collaborate with internal departments and third-party service providers to implement and evolve ITAM processes, systems, and reporting. Key Responsibilities Develop … risks and support resolution of major incidents. Generate reports and insights on asset utilisation, costs, and risks. Conduct audits and ensure compliance with ITAM policies. Support financial forecasting, cost management, and vendor negotiations. Deliver training and awareness initiatives for ITAM processes. Essential Skills & Qualifications IT Asset Management experience. Team leadership and performance management. Strong knowledge of ISO More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £500 - £550 per day
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IT Asset Analyst

Havant, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Lorien
to join a dedicated IT Asset Management (ITAM) team. This role supports the full lifecycle management of IT assets-software, hardware, and associated agreements-ensuring compliance, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation. You'll work closely with Software and Hardware Asset Managers, third-party providers, and various internal departments to support governance, reporting, audits, and stakeholder engagement. Key … Responsibilities Support implementation and optimisation of IT asset lifecycle processes. Track and report ITAM-related risks. Assist with software and hardware audits. Respond to asset-related enquiries from business users. Use ITAM tools to monitor deployments, usage, and compliance. Generate compliance, usage, and cost reports. Support licence reviews and vendor negotiations. Maintain asset catalogues and assist with More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £450 - £500 per day
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Oracle / RDS DBA

United Kingdom
Experis
. Skills in configuring and managing relational databases, file storage protocols (NFS, SMB), and backup strategies are useful. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, tagging for cost optimisation, and security compliance is key. Familiarity with DevOps, observability tools, and performance tuning enhances delivery. Strong understanding of business process flows, integration patterns, and stakeholder communication ensures successful implementation More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £550 - £575 per day
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Fractional CFO

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Cedar Recruitment
setup in new territories. Build and embed robust cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and financial modelling processes. Enhance operational KPIs, SaaS metrics, management information, and Board reporting. Drive cost optimisation initiatives to remove inefficient spend and improve margins. Strengthen governance, processes, policies, and controls to ensure scalability. Support M&A strategy and execution, from due diligence to post-deal More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £800 - £1200 per day
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Commercial Director

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
InterQuest Group (UK) Limited
UK's largest retail ERP transformations. Lead negotiations with SAP, Accenture (preferred SI partner), and other cloud service providers. Champion innovative commercial models , performance incentives, and cost optimisation to drive long-term business agility. Act as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and Programme Board, providing commercial direction, risk insight, and opportunity analysis. Essential Experience Senior More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £1,000 - 1,200 per day
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Commercial Director

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Interquest
UK’s largest retail ERP transformations. Lead negotiations with SAP, Accenture (preferred SI partner), and other cloud service providers. Champion innovative commercial models , performance incentives, and cost optimisation to drive long-term business agility. Act as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and Programme Board, providing commercial direction, risk insight, and opportunity analysis. Essential Experience Senior More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £1,000 - £1,200 per day
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Analytics Engineer DBT

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
data models using LookML and dbt. You'll also play a critical role in shaping the self-serve analytics experience and ensuring the platform is intuitive, documented, and cost-efficient. Your responsibilities will include: Rebuilding LookML models to reflect real-world business processes and logic. Designing and implementing dbt models that power clean, consistent metrics. Collaborating with business … teams to understand reporting needs and deliver intuitive analytics experiences. Creating clear documentation for dashboards, metrics, and models. Ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency across Looker and Snowflake Supporting a stakeholder-first approach to data usability and access. KEY SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS Extensive experience operating within Snowflake environments Advanced experience with Looker and LookML, including semantic layer modeling … data clarity. Comfortable working independently in a dynamic, fast-changing environment. DESIRABLE SKILLS Experience rebuilding or refactoring a Looker instance from scratch. Familiarity with Snowflake performance tuning and cost optimization. Experience scaling analytics across a cross-functional organisation HOW TO APPLY Please register your interest by sending your CV via the apply link on this page. More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £500 - £575 per day
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Cost Optimisation
10th Percentile
£361
25th Percentile
£408
Median
£500
75th Percentile
£600
90th Percentile
£713