Job Title: Contract Software Engineer (.NET, React, Azure, DevOps)

Location: Hybrid, two days a week in person (one day a week in Leeds and one day a week on customer site in Manchester)

Contract Length: 3 month (rolling contract opps)

Rate: £400 - £430 a day (outside IR35)

About the Role:
We’re working with an exciting technology consultancy helping them find a number of talented Software Engineers to join their team on a contract basis. If you're well versed with .NET, React, Azure, and DevOps, and you love solving problems with great people and great tech, then this opportunity could be right up your alley. You'll work on impactful projects, contributing to cutting-edge solutions while ensuring the highest standards in software development.

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop reliable, scalable .NET applications that drive the client’s innovative solutions.
• Build slick and responsive user interfaces with React that deliver a seamless user experience.
• Leverage Azure to create and manage cloud-based solutions that are efficient and high-performing.
• Lead DevOps initiatives, including setting up CI/CD pipelines, automating testing, and implementing infrastructure as code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and improvements that make a real impact.
• Mentor junior developers, sharing your expertise and fostering a culture of growth and excellence.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience with Azure services like App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure DevOps.
• Deep understanding of DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.

At Inara Talent, we believe everyone deserves a fair chance to shine. We connect great people from all backgrounds with opportunities where they can thrive, making sure hiring is fair, inclusive, and truly diverse. No matter your race, gender, age, ability, or background—we focus on what really matters: your talent.

Job Title: Contract Kotlin Engineer 

Location: Hybrid, (occasional visits to Leeds and Manchester)

Contract Length: 3 months (rolling contract opportunities)

Rate: £400 - £430 per day (outside IR35)

About the Role:
We are partnering with an innovative technology consultancy to find experienced Kotlin Engineers to join their team on a contract basis. If you are passionate about writing clean, scalable Kotlin code and have strong experience with Spring Boot, cloud computing, and DevOps, this could be the perfect role for you. You will work on exciting projects, delivering cutting-edge solutions while ensuring best practices in software development.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance Kotlin applications that power innovative solutions.
• Build and maintain microservices using Spring Boot, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
• Work with cloud computing environments, designing and managing scalable and secure applications.
• Lead DevOps initiatives, including CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and infrastructure as code.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver features and enhancements that make a tangible impact.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in Kotlin and Spring Boot, with a track record of delivering high-quality applications.
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms and best practices for scalability, security, and performance.
• Practical experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and performance optimisation.
• Strong communication skills, capable of working independently and within a team.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Cosmos DB).
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and best practices.

At Inara Talent, we believe everyone deserves a fair chance to shine. We connect great people from all backgrounds with opportunities where they can thrive, making sure hiring is fair, inclusive, and truly diverse. No matter your race, gender, age, ability, or background—we focus on what really matters: your talent.

Role: Senior Desktop Support Analyst

Location: London (On-site 5 days)

Are you a skilled Senior Desktop Support Analyst with a passion for delivering top-tier technical support? We're on the lookout for an experienced Senior Desktop Support Analyst to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring seamless IT operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing hands-on and remote technical support, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues across various devices, including VDI, laptops, and printers.
• Managing system installations, configurations, and updates for Windows 10, Office 365, and other enterprise applications.
• Deploying patches and updates using Microsoft System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM).
• Supporting collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Exchange, and mobile communications.
• Partnering with IT teams to resolve escalated issues and drive continuous improvements.
• Investigating security vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with IT policies.
• Creating technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and user training materials.
• Providing mentorship to junior team members and sharing best practices.
• Setting up and managing AV equipment for company-wide meetings and events.
• Participating in IT projects, including system upgrades and migrations.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong background in desktop support and IT troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Windows 10/11, Microsoft Office Suite, Active Directory, Citrix, VDI, and Exchange.
• Knowledge of endpoint security tools, including antivirus and firewalls.
• Proficiency in software deployment tools like SCCM.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when required.

If you're ready to take the next step in your IT career and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

At Inara Talent, we believe everyone deserves a fair chance to shine. We connect great people from all backgrounds with opportunities where they can thrive, making sure hiring is fair, inclusive, and truly diverse. No matter your race, gender, age, ability, or background—we focus on what really matters: your talent.

Role - Agile Delivery Lead

Industry - Health & Wellbeing Tech

Location - Sheffield (Hybrid, a few times a month in the office)

About the Role

Our customer, a leading health insurance and wellbeing company, is looking for a Senior Agile Delivery Lead to support two of their core squads. You will play a crucial role in overseeing both a major transformation project as well as driving the success of new product builds, ensuring that the teams deliver value effectively and efficiently.

You will bring a deep understanding of Kanban, with the ability to flex across other Agile methodologies where needed. Organisation, forward planning, and strong project management skills are key – but above all, we want to see your passion for great delivery.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading Agile delivery across two squads, ensuring smooth execution and continuous improvement
• Working in a leadership trio alongside a Tech Lead and PO/BA, aligning on priorities and strategy
• Driving a culture of high performance, collaboration, and accountability
• Facilitating Agile ceremonies, managing dependencies, and proactively resolving blockers
• Planning ahead, keeping delivery on track, and ensuring stakeholders are well-informed

What We Are Looking For

• Strong experience in Agile delivery, with expertise in Kanban and knowledge of other methodologies
• A proactive mindset – someone who thrives on organisation, planning, and execution
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and projects effectively
• A strong communicator and collaborator, able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Passion for delivering high-quality solutions that make a real difference in health and wellbeing

The Benefits:

Health & Wellbeing: Health cash plan and private health insurance.

Financial: Corporate bonus scheme and employer pension match up to 10%.

Work-Life Balance: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, enhanced parental leave, and volunteering opportunities.

Recognition: Awards and initiatives to celebrate employee contributions.

Perks: Free onsite gym, wellbeing workshops, and death-in-service benefit.

If you are excited by the challenge and ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

At Inara Talent, we believe everyone deserves a fair chance to shine. We connect great people from all backgrounds with opportunities where they can thrive, making sure hiring is fair, inclusive, and truly diverse. No matter your race, gender, age, ability, or background—we focus on what really matters: your talent.

Role: Full-Stack Software Engineer

Industry: Venture Capital / Investment Technology

Location: Central London (4 days a week on-site with the team)

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Bonus up 15% of salary + Equity

About the Company

Our client is a leading venture capital firm based in London, specialising in investments in early-stage, AI-focused startups across Europe. With decades of experience, the team takes a thesis-driven approach to identifying and supporting the most promising technology ventures. The firm is committed to leveraging data and AI to enhance investment strategies and drive operational efficiencies.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to take ownership of the company’s technology infrastructure. This role will involve you leading the architecture, development, and enhancement of bespoke systems, integrating AI/ML solutions, and driving automation to optimise data-driven decision-making. You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure the firm maintains its competitive technological edge.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Development & Management:

• Oversee and manage the entire technical infrastructure supporting investment activities.
• Design, maintain, and optimise core systems (GCP, Affinity CRM, Tray.io, dbt) to ensure efficiency, security, and reliability.
• Automate workflows and integrate tools to streamline investment processes, data collection, and founder engagement.
• Identify and resolve cross-stack technical challenges.

Technology Innovation:

• Stay informed on emerging trends in cloud engineering, AI, and automation, implementing tools that enhance the company’s technology stack.
• Develop strategies to source high-potential startups using innovative datasets and technologies while improving investor workflows through automation.

Data & AI Strategy:

• Build robust data pipelines to unify internal and external datasets, supporting deal flow, lead scoring, portfolio performance tracking, and market analysis.
• Implement AI-driven solutions, including:
• Advanced lead scoring and natural language processing (NLP) for deal sourcing.
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for document repositories.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with the investment team to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
• Provide training and support to non-technical users on system capabilities and data tools.

About You

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in technology-driven problem-solving, with a strong foundation in back-end engineering and exposure to front-end development and AI.
• Proficiency in GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Functions) or equivalent cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures, including microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, and databases.
• Expertise in Python/Node.js and modern frameworks.
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Affinity) and workflow automation tools (e.g., Tray.io).
• Familiarity with data engineering principles, ELT tools (e.g., dbt), and data warehouses (e.g., BigQuery).
• DevOps experience (e.g., Terraform) is advantageous.
• Practical experience with applied AI, including generative AI (GenAI) tools, model fine-tuning, and backend integration.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join?

Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the technological foundation of a forward-thinking venture capital firm.

Innovation: Drive the development of AI-powered solutions in a niche industry.

Growth: Competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and ownership of a cutting-edge cloud-based tech stack.

Culture: A collaborative, agile environment that values creativity, ownership, and results.

This is a rare opportunity to lead technology innovation within a dynamic venture capital firm. If you are passionate about AI, automation, and driving data-led strategies, this role offers an exciting challenge.

At Inara Talent, we believe everyone deserves a fair chance to shine. We connect great people from all backgrounds with opportunities where they can thrive, making sure hiring is fair, inclusive, and truly diverse. No matter your race, gender, age, ability, or background—we focus on what really matters: your talent.