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Mar 13, 2026
up to 6 Months
Marketing Platform and Data Specialist at Government Legal Department, London, 3 month, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for a Marketing Platform and Data Specialist  (Inside IR35)  for a 3 month remote contract. The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.  As a Marketing Platform and Data Specialist , your main...
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Apr 07, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Full Stack Developer - SC Cleared at Softwire, London Area, £600 per day (Outside IR35)
£600 per day
Contract Spy London Area, United Kingdom
Senior Full Stack Developer - Outside IR35 - Contract - Current SC Essential   We are looking for a senior full-stack developer to join our team, working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with some ambiguity. This is a senior dev role with a focus on supporting more junior members of the team and sharing that with the existing tech lead. The product is a note-taking and summarisation tool for use in local government, for which the remaining technical work mainly comprises infrastructure, evals, technical improvements, and UCD-driven product features.   Must have:   Experience mentoring junior developers Previously given responsibility for a chunk of delivery Comfortable working in Python and Typescript + React Full-stack developer   Nice to have: previous experience with AWS, Terraform, any UK government projects Slightly nice to have but lower priority: LLM/AI experience and Next.JS  ...
Contract Spy
Apr 07, 2026
6 Months or more
Lead .NET Developer at Crown Prosecution Service, Remote/London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote (London, UK)
The CPS prosecutes criminal cases that have been investigated by the police and other investigative organisations in England and Wales. The CPS is independent, and they make their decisions independently of the police and government.   The primary focus of this role is about building capability and foundations, not delivering features.   We're looking for a highly experienced backend .NET developer who wants to use their expertise to support shaping software development in CPS and to grow our first cohort of in house back-end developers.   What the role is really about   There are two core priorities:   1.Mentoring and developing four backend apprentice developers. 2.Reviewing standard in place across teams to refine and document CPS software development standards.   At the moment, CPS relies almost entirely on suppliers for software development. We have very limited permanent, hands-on coding capability in...
Contract Spy
Apr 02, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Full Stack Developer - SC Cleared at Softwire, London Area, £600 per day (Outside IR35)
£600 per day
Contract Spy London Area, United Kingdom
Senior Full Stack Developer - Outside IR35 - Contract - Current SC Essential   We are looking for a senior full-stack developer to join our team, working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with some ambiguity. This is a senior dev role with a focus on supporting more junior members of the team and sharing that with the existing tech lead. The product is a note-taking and summarisation tool for use in local government, for which the remaining technical work mainly comprises infrastructure, evals, technical improvements, and UCD-driven product features.   Must have:   Experience mentoring junior developers Previously given responsibility for a chunk of delivery Comfortable working in Python and Typescript + React Full-stack developer   Nice to have: previous experience with AWS, Terraform, any UK government projects Slightly nice to have but lower priority: LLM/AI experience and Next.JS  ...
Contract Spy
Apr 02, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Software Engineer - SC Cleared at Softwire, London Area, £550 per day (Outside IR35)
£550 per day
Contract Spy London Area, United Kingdom
Senior Software Engineer - Outside IR35 - Contract - Current SC Essential   We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-impact government programme of work. This is an outside IR35 contract with a strong potential for extension beyond the initial 6-month term, making it a great opportunity for experienced contractors looking for stability and interesting work.   The project sits within a complex, delivery-focused environment where your engineering decisions will genuinely matter. You'll be working as part of a collaborative team building robust, scalable solutions for a public sector client.   Tech Experience: Java, Spring Boot, Typescript and React.   £550 per day outside IR35   Start date: 28/04/2026 End date: 30/10/2026   About Softwire   Softwire is a leading UK technology and strategy consultancy. From enterprise to government, we help visionary organisations turn...
Contract Spy
Apr 02, 2026
Duration not stated
Product Manager - AI Implementation at Scrumconnect Consulting, Remote, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy Remote (London Area, United Kingdom)
Product Manager - AI Implementation (Outside IR35)   Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote     About the Role   We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to join a high-impact programme focused on implementing an AI solution within a large central government department. You will work at the heart of the programme, helping delivery teams onboard to the solution, providing hands-on guidance, and ensuring teams are maximising the value of AI within their services.   This is a rare opportunity to shape how AI is adopted across a significant public sector organisation, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to embed the solution effectively and drive measurable outcomes.     Key Responsibilities   Lead the product management of an AI solution being rolled out across multiple service teams, owning the product roadmap and backlog. Support teams through onboarding, providing clear...
Contract Spy
Apr 02, 2026
6 Months or more
Technical Business Analyst at Ministry of Justice, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) priorities include improving public safety and reducing reoffending by reforming prisons, probation and youth justice, and building a justice system which makes access to justice swifter and more certain for all citizens whatever their background. Project professionals in the MoJ help to improve the government's ability to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public.   Role Purpose   The Enforcement Improvement Programme (EIP) is delivering four interdependent areas of change through a single integrated programme:   Direct Opal change beyond Release 1 Opal Optimisation Common Platform (Enforcement) Single Bank Account   The programme is in its Foundation / SOBC phase and must establish clear baselines, scope boundaries, dependencies, delivery routes, and credible options. A dedicated...
Contract Spy
Apr 02, 2026
up to 6 Months
Information Security Risk Advisor - SC Cleared at Ministry of Defence, London/Remote, 5 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote (London, UK)
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.   The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD's customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.   As an Information Security Risk Advisor you will identify, understand and mitigate cyber-related risks. You will provide risk or service owners with...
Contract Spy
Mar 31, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior DevSecOps Engineer at Fimatix, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, England, United Kingdom
🚀 Senior DevSecOps Engineer – Contract Opportunity (Inside IR35) UK GOVT CONTRACT - 6 months   Fimatix UK Ltd is looking for a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to join our team and play a key role in building and securing modern DevSecOps capabilities across a large-scale digital programme. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on embedding secure-by-design practices into CI/CD pipelines, AWS infrastructure, and identity services , while also helping drive AI-enabled DevOps automation to improve operational intelligence and threat detection.   🔧 Key Responsibilities Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated security tooling (SAST, DAST, container scanning, dependency scanning). Embed security-by-design principles across AWS infrastructure and deployments. Implement IaC security guardrails using Terraform/CloudFormation. Configure and optimise AWS-native security services (Security Hub, GuardDuty,...
Contract Spy
Mar 31, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Engineer - Audio & Video Processing (Legacy/Cloud) at CACI Network Services, London/South East, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London/South East, UK
About CACI From our headquarters in London, we're busy empowering organisations to make bold, strategic moves with the power of data and technology. Founded in 1975, our operations take place from multiple offices across the UK, Europe and India with over 1600 Full time employees and an annual turnover of £179m. Our expertise spans industries, from retail and education to public sector and transport - delivering intelligent solutions that drive progress and create measurable impact. Whether it's business intelligence, customer marketing, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, critical national infrastructure or data management, our approach is never one-size-fits-all. We don't just deliver solutions; we build for the tomorrow's world, all while fostering a culture that allows employees to be their authentic selves and succeed in their careers. About Network Services CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a...
Contract Spy
Mar 30, 2026
6 Months or more
Enterprise Architect at The Insolvency Service, London, 12 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
  Crown Commercial Services (CCS) is the largest public procurement organisation in the UK.   As a trading fund and executive agency of the Cabinet Office, we implement procurement policy on behalf of the government.   We use the collective buying power of our customers and our commercial expertise to help public sector organisations achieve value for money and provide great outcomes for taxpayers.   The Enterprise Architect (EA) will embed the vision of EA function, and create strategies and road-maps for business, data, applications, and technology by consulting and supporting collaboration across the business, understanding the organisation's ecosystem, its interdependencies and constraints.   As an  Enterprise Archiect , your main responsibilities will be: Guide, develop, and govern the CCS Enterprise Architecture function to support the organisation's long-term strategy and future state architecture Shape...
Contract Spy
Mar 30, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Performance Tester (SC Cleared/SC Eligible) at Scrumconnect Consulting, London, £400-£450 per day (Outside IR35)
£400 - £450 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
Salary 400-450 outside IR35 City London Province Greater London Country United Kingdom Postal Code EC1A Job Description About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are driven by user-centred design, agile delivery, and a commitment to building innovative digital services that truly matter.   Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Performance Tester (Active SC Cleared) to deliver hands-on load and performance testing across large-scale digital services and backend applications. This is a technical, delivery-focused role operating in structured and governed environments where performance, resilience, and scalability...
Contract Spy
Mar 26, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Business Analyst at SEFE Marketing & Trading Ltd, London, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy London, England, United Kingdom
IN SHORT We’re looking for a Business Analyst to join our IT team supporting a front‑office derivatives trading desk. In this business‑facing role, you’ll work directly with traders and senior stakeholders—up to C‑suite level—to analyse requirements, shape technical solutions, and support frequent, high‑quality releases. You’ll join a trusted, high‑performing team that delivers change continuously and plays a key role in enabling revenue through robust analytic tooling. What Will You Do Work with derivatives traders and IT to define requirements, propose solutions, broker decisions, and drive consensus. Collaborate with developers to deliver enhancements and support UAT. Provide third‑line support to traders and help resolve complex issues. Partner closely with front office teams to ensure technology solutions maximise business value and align with trading needs. Analyse processes, identify improvements, and recommend...
Contract Spy
Mar 26, 2026
Duration not stated
UI/UX Developer with GDS at Test Yantra, London, £360-£400 per day
£360 - £400 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
Essential Skills & Experience: · Proven experience in UI/UX design for self-service platforms or similar digital products. · Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch. Strong knowledge of responsive design principles and web/mobile best practices. · Experience conducting user research and usability testing to drive design improvements. · Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design principles. · Ability to work in an Agile environment, delivering iterative design solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams. · Excellent communication skills to articulate design decisions and gather stakeholder feedback effectively Familiarity with GDS Service Standards and the Digital Service Assessment process Work with clients to design and develop digital services that are user-friendly, accessible, and compliant with GDS standards. Lead the development of...
Contract Spy
Mar 25, 2026
6 Months or more
Service Desk Analyst at Cabinet Office, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Note: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position, (and speed at which we require a postholder in situ), preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance   The Role Operating within the heart of Government, as a Service Desk Analyst you will be acting as the first point of contact for all users operating on the Official platform - supporting an array of laptop devices (Windows and MacOS operating systems), smartphones (Android and iOS), VoIP systems and Google Cloud services for standard office tools. Some specialist applications are also used throughout the estate. Support will be provided to a diverse user base - from across the Cabinet Office and other supported Government departments/ALBs.   Main Responsibilities As a Service Desk...
Contract Spy
Mar 23, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Performance Tester (SC Cleared/SC Eligible) at Scrumconnect Consulting, London, £400-£450 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy London, UK
400-450 outside IR35 City London Province Greater London Country United Kingdom Postal Code EC1A Job Description About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are driven by user-centred design, agile delivery, and a commitment to building innovative digital services that truly matter.   Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Performance Tester (Active SC Cleared) to deliver hands-on load and performance testing across large-scale digital services and backend applications. This is a technical, delivery-focused role operating in structured and governed environments where performance, resilience, and scalability are...
Contract Spy
Mar 19, 2026
Duration not stated
UI/UX Developer with GDS at Test Yantra Software Solutions Private Limited, London, £360-£400 per day
£360 - £400 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
Essential Skills & Experience: · Proven experience in UI/UX design for self-service platforms or similar digital products. · Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch. Strong knowledge of responsive design principles and web/mobile best practices. · Experience conducting user research and usability testing to drive design improvements. · Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design principles. · Ability to work in an Agile environment, delivering iterative design solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams. · Excellent communication skills to articulate design decisions and gather stakeholder feedback effectively Familiarity with GDS Service Standards and the Digital Service Assessment process Work with clients to design and develop digital services that are user-friendly, accessible, and compliant with GDS standards. Lead the development of service blueprints, user journeys, and wireframes. Advise...
Contract Spy
Mar 18, 2026
Duration not stated
PMO Lead at Amber Labs, London/Remote, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London Area, United Kingdom
PMO Lead – Strategic Accounts (Contract) Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week in London Type: Contract Clearance Requirement: BPSS Eligible   Role Summary We are seeking a highly organised, analytical, and commercially aware PMO Lead to support the effective management and growth of Amber Labs’ largest public sector partnership on a contract basis.   Reporting to the Strategic Account Lead (Account Director) and working closely with the Account Manager, Delivery, and Operations teams, the PMO Lead will drive governance, reporting, and data integrity across a complex portfolio of client and partner engagements.   This role will play a key part in enhancing how Amber Labs manages strategic demand through Capgemini and end-customer relationships — shifting from reactive processes to proactive, data-driven account control.   Key Responsibilities Account Governance & Delivery Oversight...
Contract Spy
Mar 17, 2026
6 Months or more
Microsoft Migration Engineer - SC Cleared at Cabinet Office, London/Remote, 12 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (London, UK)
Please note, an active SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. (Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.)    This role may also involve some work in the evenings / weekends.    The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office   As a Microsoft Native Tooling Migration Engineer you will execute migrations of...
Contract Spy
Mar 16, 2026
6 Months or more
AI-First Full Stack Developer at ISTARI, London, 6 Months initial, £500–700 per day
£500 - £700 per day
Contract Spy London Area, United Kingdom
About Us: ISTARI is a strategic cybersecurity advisory company with a bold vision; to curate the defining cybersecurity ecosystem of our time, uniting enterprise, academia, government, and innovators to build collective resilience. At the heart of this mission, ISTARI helps clients achieve lasting organisational cyber resilience by convening and applying world-class talent, expertise, and innovation through a uniquely powerful network, with ISTARI as the central orchestrator. ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── The Opportunity: We are seeking an entrepreneurial, AI-native developer to join ISTARI as a contract developer and help transform how we deliver our consulting work. You will be the founding technical resource responsible for building a suite of AI-powered internal tools that dramatically improve productivity across our Advisory practice.   This is not a traditional development role. You will be expected to leverage AI coding...
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