Syntax Consultancy

About the Company

Syntax is a specialist IT & Digital recruiter with a 30+ year track record of successfully connecting talented tech professionals with businesses throughout the UK.

Located in Derby, we help organisations become more successful by connecting them to the best IT talent available on the market. We specialise in high-end Contract and Permanent recruitment. We deliver niche skill-sets that other non-specialist agencies struggle to find.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Syntax Consultancy

Job Title

Change Manager (SC Cleared)

Job Description

**Job Title** Change Manager (SC Cleared) **Role Summary** Lead and own the end‑to‑end Change Management process for secure digital and IT environments, ensuring timely, risk‑managed deployment of changes while maintaining compliance with ITIL principles and governmental security requirements. **Expectations** - Maintain active Security Clearance (SC). - Work remotely with occasional travel to client sites. - Deliver within defined contract terms (3–6 months). - Communicate change status to stakeholders and customers. **Key Responsibilities** - Own and execute the Change Management cycle, from request intake to post‑implementation review. - Log, track, and prioritise Change Requests, performing impact and risk assessments. - Secure necessary approvals and coordinate deployment activities. - Continuously improve change processes for efficiency and compliance. **Required Skills** - Strong knowledge of ITIL (v4 preferred) and change management best practices. - Experience managing change in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and secure government environments. - Ability to assess risk, develop mitigation plans, and ensure compliance. - Excellent communication and coordination skills with cross‑functional teams. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - ITIL v4 Foundation certification (desirable). - Current Security Clearance – SC.

Berkshire reading, United kingdom

On site

19-11-2025

Company Name

Syntax Consultancy

Job Title

Lead Java Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Java Developer Role Summary: Lead architectural design, development, and delivery of enterprise Java applications. Oversee and mentor a small engineering team, ensuring high code quality, efficient development practices, and alignment with business objectives. Expectations: - Demonstrated experience as a senior Java architect and technical lead in production environments. - Proficiency in modern Java (JDK 17+) and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate). - Strong understanding of microservices, RESTful API design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). - Ability to enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and drive continuous improvement. - Excellent communication skills for collaborating with product owners, QA, and DevOps. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of Java microservices. - Define and maintain architectural patterns, best practices, and coding standards. - Mentor and coach developers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence. - Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable solutions. - Manage release pipelines, automate testing, and ensure rigorous quality assurance. - Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement timely solutions. Required Skills: - Expertise in Java/JVM ecosystem and related technologies (Spring, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate). - Experience with REST API design, JSON/XML data interchange, and OpenAPI specifications. - Proficiency in version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). - Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). - Familiarity with DevOps practices, monitoring, and logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). - Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. - Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional - Java SE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.

Leeds, United kingdom

On site

Senior

15-12-2025

Company Name

Syntax Consultancy

Job Title

ServiceNow Architect

Job Description

Job Title: ServiceNow Architect Role Summary: Lead the technical direction and architecture design for ServiceNow implementations on a 6‑month contract. Own integration, governance, and scalability aspects of the platform while collaborating with stakeholders and platform owners. Expactations: Deliver a robust, secure, and maintainable ServiceNow solution; define technical governance, roadmap, and architecture operating models; manage integrations and data governance; conduct workshops to shape future‑state processes and requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Design, configure, and implement ServiceNow solutions across ITSM, ITOM, Discovery, ITAM, CSM, HRSD, SecOps, and GRC modules. • Architect and manage integrations via REST/SOAP APIs, IntegrationHub, MID Server, and custom code. • Establish technical governance, architecture operating models, and instance strategies. • Lead stakeholder workshops, discovery sessions, and define future‑state vision. • Create roadmaps, solution blueprints, and translate business goals into platform architecture. • Review designs, conduct code reviews, and monitor progress. • Partner with Enterprise Architects/Platform Owners on strategy, upgrades, and migration plans. • Ensure scalability, maintainability, security, and alignment with best practices. Required Skills: • Deep ServiceNow architecture expertise and hands‑on implementation. • Proficiency in multiple ServiceNow modules and workflows (ITSM, ITOM, Discovery, ITAM, CSM, HRSD, SecOps, GRC). • Integration experience (REST, SOAP, IntegrationHub, MID Server, custom integrations). • CMDB knowledge, data modelling, metadata, data governance, and security. • Strong stakeholder facilitation, workshops, and discovery abilities. • Ability to develop architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and governance frameworks. • Excellent communication, review, and monitoring capabilities. Required Education & Certifications: • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and Certified Application Developer (CAD) preferred. • Certification as a Certified Master Architect or Certified Technical Architect highly desirable. • CIS certification is a plus.

Reading, United kingdom

On site

06-01-2026