Technology & Digital
Introduction
Yolk Technology & Digital work with industry-leading employers across the UK and Ireland in such cutting-edge industries as Defence, Aerospace, FinTech, Consultancy and much, much more.
We cover hundreds of opportunities, across a huge breadth of technology verticals with household names, savvy start-ups, and heavyweight titans of future-thinking software. Our specialist Technology & Digital recruitment team span two continents, and are experts in placing top tech talent into temp, contract, and permanent positions throughout our growing sector.
Roles That We Specialise In (But Are Not Limited To):
Software Development
Network and Infrastructure
Project Services
QA, Testing and Software Verification
Data Science and Engineering (inc. Big Data)
Information Security, Cyber Security, NOC and SOC
C-Suite/Technology Directors/IT Managers
Systems Engineers
DevOps, SecOps, DevSecOps
Cloud
For a confidential conversation about your next career move, or if you’re looking for talented professionals to join your team, speak to our Senior Manager for Technology & Digital.
To find out more about some of our specialist Technology & Digital areas, please click below:
Software Development
We supply the best in UK technology talent to our customers across a wide scope of sectors. That includes (but is not limited to) languages such as Java, C++, C, JavaScript (inc. frameworks), C#, Scala and Python. From supporting new innovative ideas with international software houses, to providing expertise that allows a pilot to simulate their flight, we are well invested within our technology community and currently own the largest UK technology jobs group on LinkedIn.
QA/Testing and Software Verification
We thoroughly cover the QA/Testing and V&V space across the UK. We work with those who are at the most senior bracket, consulting on major million-pound projects, to those starting out their career in technology. We cover manual and automation, from Junior QA’s to Senior Software V&V Engineers; we also supply into roles that are in proximity to multiple verticals such as Performance Testers and Penetration Testers.
Contract
Yolk Technology & Digital are proud suppliers into some of the largest contingency programmes in the UK, supporting on decade-spanning defence and space projects, large transformation pieces and huge consultancy wins. We present the opportunity to work with exciting enterprises on brand new products, and also support in mopping up any issues! We cover all verticals listed above, and are bolstered by ex-data engineers-now-recruitment consultants, and decades of recruitment experience across the team.
"The Yolk Technology & Digital team boasts some of Wales’s most experienced and well-connected technology recruitment professionals. We have a proven track record of building product teams from the ground up, as well as supporting leading Blue Chip companies with their technical recruitment headaches."
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Latest jobs in Technology & Digital
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Head of Business Analysis
Newport
Head of Business Analysis Newport (x4 per month) £72,931 Benefits: 29% pension/flexi-working scheme About the Role This modern organization thrives on leveraging cutting-edge IT services to drive innovation and operational efficiency. Serving both national and international customers, the team develops, improves, and maintains systems to deliver state-of-the-art solutions. Employees work on pioneering technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), collaborating with experts across diverse domains. This is an opportunity to make impactful contributions while maintaining high-quality standards. As the Head of Business Analysis, you will manage a talented team of Business Analysts, driving professional growth, promoting best practices, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs. You will champion the value of Business Analysis across the organization, embedding its practices into strategic and operational change initiatives. We're looking for an inspiring leader with excellent stakeholder management skills who thrives in a collaborative environment and can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Business Analysts to ensure consistent and impactful delivery. Drive the professional maturity of the Business Analysis function, aligning it with organizational objectives. Promote best practices in Business Analysis tools, techniques, and methodologies across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to understand needs, resolve challenges, and deliver solutions. Support large-scale transformation programs by embedding robust Business Analysis practices. Build a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team. What We're Looking For 3+ years leading technical or analytical teams. Extensive knowledge of Business Analysis tools, methodologies, and frameworks. Proven experience delivering organizational change through Business Analysis. Strong track record of fostering professional growth and development in teams. Experience contributing to large transformation programs. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical groups. Experience managing staff with direct performance and development responsibilities. Ability to work collaboratively across departments to ensure consistent standards. Professional qualification in Business Analysis (e.g., BCS International Diploma or equivalent). Think this one's for you If you think this Head of Business Analysis opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
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Senior Business Analyst
Newport
Senior Business Analyst Newport (x4 per month) £54,945 **Must have BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis (or equivalent) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are now looking to help them find a talented Senior Business Analyst (eligible for SC clearance) to get involved in some awesome projects whilst working across an enthusiastic and multi-disciplinary team. You will be able to take ownership of analysis processes ranging from creation of User Stories with acceptance criteria, to business process modelling. What the Senior Business Analyst will be doing You will be working with teams made up of a wide variety of specialisms to deliver key internal and external services through your Business Analysis skillset. · Write detailed user stories featuring acceptance criteria. · Business process modelling · Three Amigo's/Refinement sessions · Build strong stakeholder relationships. · Support the organisation's continuous improvement goals What the successful Senior Business Analyst will bring to the team You will have demonstrable experience as a business analyst, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work in software development. · Understanding of the software development lifecycle, and the methodologies involved · Experience providing business analysis solutions in a software development environment. · Problem solving skills with strong ability to communicate the solution to stakeholders of all levels. · Ability to write effective User Stories Here's What You'll Get in Return · Salary of up to £54,945 · Pension scheme up to 27.9% · Discretionary Bonus Arrangements · 25 days annual leave · Very Flexible Working arrangements · Hybrid working options. Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Business Analyst opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
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1st Line Support
Cardiff
Contract Details: 1st Line Support Initial Contract: 3 months with planned extensions / permanent option Contract Rate: Pending IR35 determination. Location: Cardiff (Hybrid) Yolk Recruitment are currently seeking a South Wales based proactive and enthusiastic 1st Line Support Engineer to support a leading pharmaceutical company based in Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with 1st line experience who is eager to grow into more of a 2nd line support role. The position is an initial 3-month contract with pre-planned extensions, and the possibility of a permanent role for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1st line support for hardware, software, and network issues. Log, manage, and resolve incoming technical support tickets. Troubleshoot and escalate issues to 2nd line support when required. Perform basic IT support tasks, including user account management and password resets. Assist with the setup of workstations, software installations, and configurations. Offer advice and technical guidance to end-users over the phone or via remote desktop. Monitor systems and proactively identify potential issues before they affect users. Document and update technical processes, solutions, and FAQs for internal reference. Ideal Candidate: Previous 1st line support experience, ideally within a corporate environment. Familiarity with Windows OS, Active Directory, etc. Strong communication and customer service skills. A proactive approach to resolving technical issues and a desire to develop into 2nd line support. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently. If you are an ambitious 1st Line Support Engineer looking to develop your skills and take on more responsibility, this is the ideal role for you. Apply today!
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Frontend Developer
London
Frontend Developer - £60k - £80k - Fully Remote About the Role I'm working on behalf of an innovative tech company that provides seamless digital solutions to support small business operations. Their platform simplifies essential tasks, leveraging advanced technology and outstanding service to help users excel. Geared towards freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, their solutions streamline workflows so users can focus on their core work. With automation at the heart of their mission, they enhance productivity by addressing routine challenges and making everyday tasks more efficient. The company employs around 150 skilled professionals globally including developers, data scientists, and strategists who are dedicated to elevating the platform. Trusted by a substantial user base, the company's modern tech stack and agile practices allow for rapid and efficient deployment of updates. About the Team The growth team is a remote-first group spread across the UK and several other countries. Their goal is to attract new users through innovative campaigns, continuous experimentation, and digital optimization. What You'll Bring: Solid experience building complex web applications with TypeScript and modern frameworks like React or Vue. Ability to write clean, self-documented code, and perform detailed design and code reviews. A thirst for learning new programming languages and embracing new technologies. Bonus Points For: Experience with Next.js and server-side rendering techniques. SEO expertise to help optimise web performance. Experience writing functional tests with Puppeteer. Background in Python software development. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Who You Are: A proactive, tech-savvy individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment. Someone with a passion for innovation and keeping ahead of the curve in web development. What's in it for You: Competitive salary of £60k - £80k, depending on experience. A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, a personal learning budget, pension contributions, and an annual travel allowance. Access to a cycle-to-work scheme. A chance to participate in our employee growth share programme, sharing in the company's success. If you're excited by the idea of working in a cutting-edge fintech and making a difference, this fully remote role offers the perfect blend of challenge and reward! Ready to take the leap?
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Frontend Developer
Manchester
Frontend Developer - £60k - £80k - Fully Remote About the Role I'm working on behalf of an innovative tech company that provides seamless digital solutions to support small business operations. Their platform simplifies essential tasks, leveraging advanced technology and outstanding service to help users excel. Geared towards freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, their solutions streamline workflows so users can focus on their core work. With automation at the heart of their mission, they enhance productivity by addressing routine challenges and making everyday tasks more efficient. The company employs around 150 skilled professionals globally including developers, data scientists, and strategists who are dedicated to elevating the platform. Trusted by a substantial user base, the company's modern tech stack and agile practices allow for rapid and efficient deployment of updates. About the Team The growth team is a remote-first group spread across the UK and several other countries. Their goal is to attract new users through innovative campaigns, continuous experimentation, and digital optimization. What You'll Bring: Solid experience building complex web applications with TypeScript and modern frameworks like React or Vue. Ability to write clean, self-documented code, and perform detailed design and code reviews. A thirst for learning new programming languages and embracing new technologies. Bonus Points For: Experience with Next.js and server-side rendering techniques. SEO expertise to help optimise web performance. Experience writing functional tests with Puppeteer. Background in Python software development. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Who You Are: A proactive, tech-savvy individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment. Someone with a passion for innovation and keeping ahead of the curve in web development. What's in it for You: Competitive salary of £60k - £80k, depending on experience. A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, a personal learning budget, pension contributions, and an annual travel allowance. Access to a cycle-to-work scheme. A chance to participate in our employee growth share programme, sharing in the company's success. If you're excited by the idea of working in a cutting-edge fintech and making a difference, this fully remote role offers the perfect blend of challenge and reward! Ready to take the leap?
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Frontend Developer
Cardiff
Frontend Developer - £60k - £80k - Fully Remote About the Role I'm working on behalf of an innovative tech company that provides seamless digital solutions to support small business operations. Their platform simplifies essential tasks, leveraging advanced technology and outstanding service to help users excel. Geared towards freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, their solutions streamline workflows so users can focus on their core work. With automation at the heart of their mission, they enhance productivity by addressing routine challenges and making everyday tasks more efficient. The company employs around 150 skilled professionals globally including developers, data scientists, and strategists who are dedicated to elevating the platform. Trusted by a substantial user base, the company's modern tech stack and agile practices allow for rapid and efficient deployment of updates. About the Team The growth team is a remote-first group spread across the UK and several other countries. Their goal is to attract new users through innovative campaigns, continuous experimentation, and digital optimization. What You'll Bring: Solid experience building complex web applications with TypeScript and modern frameworks like React or Vue. Ability to write clean, self-documented code, and perform detailed design and code reviews. A thirst for learning new programming languages and embracing new technologies. Bonus Points For: Experience with Next.js and server-side rendering techniques. SEO expertise to help optimise web performance. Experience writing functional tests with Puppeteer. Background in Python software development. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Who You Are: A proactive, tech-savvy individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment. Someone with a passion for innovation and keeping ahead of the curve in web development. What's in it for You: Competitive salary of £60k - £80k, depending on experience. A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, a personal learning budget, pension contributions, and an annual travel allowance. Access to a cycle-to-work scheme. A chance to participate in our employee growth share programme, sharing in the company's success. If you're excited by the idea of working in a cutting-edge fintech and making a difference, this fully remote role offers the perfect blend of challenge and reward! Ready to take the leap?
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Senior Automation Tester (Digital Delivery)
Newport
Role: Senior Automation Tester (Digital Delivery) Location: Newport (x4 a month) Salary: Up to £54,945 About the Organization: This modern organization thrives on leveraging cutting-edge IT services to drive innovation and operational efficiency. Serving both national and international customers, the team develops, improves, and maintains systems to deliver state-of-the-art solutions. Employees work on pioneering technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), collaborating with experts across diverse domains. This is an opportunity to make impactful contributions while maintaining high-quality standards. Role Overview: As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary squad focused on delivering enterprise-grade services, particularly with a focus on Power BI and data testing. You will work on innovative projects using modern delivery processes and technologies while being accountable for squad deliverables. The role involves diagnosing and resolving data processing issues, contributing to the technical strategy, and ensuring the delivery of robust IT services. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about learning new technologies and methodologies. You will also have the chance to extend your skills beyond the core role and explore other technical domains. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design, test, and deliver high-quality IT services. Take ownership of assigned deliverables, ensuring timely and effective delivery. Investigate, diagnose, and resolve system issues, particularly in data processing. Develop and document test strategies, approaches, and procedures. Contribute to the technical strategy for the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Work with cloud technologies, focusing on enterprise-grade solutions with Power BI. Support Agile delivery methods and integrate modern practices into the team's workflow. Person Specification: Proven experience contributing to the successful delivery of large-scale technical projects. Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, particularly Azure. Proficiency in data modelling and test documentation. Expertise in testing front-end and back-end web services. Experience with Agile delivery methodologies. Working knowledge of Azure DevOps. Technical Skills: Experience with automation tools such as MS Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, BDD, SpecFlow, MSTest, RestSharp, and JavaScript. Familiarity with non-functional testing tools like JMeter and Azure Load Test. Proficiency in GitHub for version control and collaboration. Strong understanding of architectural principles and design patterns. Skilled in writing SQL queries to interact with databases. Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Test Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
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Information Security Officer
Newport
Yolk Recruitment are pleased to be working on behalf of an established and innovative organisation, looking to strengthen their Cyber Resilience team with the addition of an Information Security Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and proactive security professional to play a key role in shaping the security landscape for critical IT and Cyber initiatives. Role Overview: As an Information Security Officer, you will work alongside the Information Security Manager, providing vital support on IT and Cyber projects. Your expertise will help ensure all projects align with security policies, secure architectural principles, and industry regulations, helping the business navigate the ever-evolving cyber landscape. You will be the trusted advisor to the Information Security Manager, Senior IT Security Manager, and Cyber Resilience teams, offering timely and credible advice on security risks and providing solutions to safeguard the organisation's information security posture. Key Responsibilities: Support the Information Security Manager in overseeing non-CAF based IT projects. Ensure all IT projects meet security requirements by delivering relevant security documentation at each project quality gate. Manage security assessments and penetration testing, coordinating engagements and code reviews for both ongoing and new projects. Report on security incidents and risks, ensuring the timely identification and resolution of any issues within IT projects. Coordinate and evaluate security tickets raised by internal teams, ensuring prompt attention and resolution. Monitor and manage any security control defects or failures through the SecOps ticket tracking system. Provide ongoing security support for both planned and ad-hoc projects, contributing to various business initiatives. Review and enhance the security operations capabilities, striving for continual improvement in both technical and administrative controls. Collaborate with Security Operations to ensure that all identified risks, defects, or failed controls are communicated effectively. Assist with any unplanned or ad-hoc information security tasks as needed. Skills and Experience: A strong passion for information security and a proactive approach to improving the organisation's security posture. Practical experience with cloud environments, particularly hybrid cloud solutions. Familiarity with private cloud technologies like VMware and public cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure is essential. A sound understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and PRINCE2. Knowledge of cyber attack modelling and breach investigation techniques. Experience with leading endpoint detection and threat management products. Strong understanding of network security, including network behaviour analytics and NAC. Commercially astute with a good ability to translate between technical and business language. Commitment to providing exceptional service to internal teams and stakeholders. Familiarity with security control and compliance standards, including NCSC CAF, ISO27002, IEC17789, CIS CSC, and NIST CSF. Solid understanding of CSIRT and incident response processes. Experience working with incident response providers is a bonus. Experience with Microsoft Defender products and Microsoft Sentinel is advantageous. Certifications (Desirable but not Essential): CISMP (Essential) SC-900, AZ-900 (Essential) CISSP, CISM (Advantageous) SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500 (Advantageous)
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PHP / WordPress Developer
Somerset
Yolk Recruitment is proud to partner with a dynamic and fast-growing digital agency based in the heart of Somerset, known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible with WordPress for media publishing and brand clients. We're on the lookout for an experienced developer to join their vibrant team and contribute to a variety of innovative web and software projects. The Role As an experienced developer, you will collaborate closely with a talented team of developers, designers, and project managers. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects, including bespoke marketing websites, Laravel applications, and custom media and publishing platforms. Key Responsibilities Build custom WordPress websites, including developing custom themes and plugins. Develop and support custom Laravel applications, either standalone or integrated with WordPress. Mentor junior developers and contribute to team development. Enhance and shape development processes to boost productivity. Work on internal digital projects. Essential Experience Minimum of 5 years' experience in an agency setting. Strong proficiency in front-end technologies. Excellent understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). Proven experience with MVC frameworks such as Laravel. Expertise in custom WordPress theme and plugin development. Familiarity with best practices for web security and performance. Strong knowledge of version control tools like Git or Bitbucket. Desirable Skills Experience with Tailwind CSS. Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue). Good understanding of on-site and technical SEO.
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Senior Product Analyst
Cardiff
Senior Product Analyst - Negotiable - Cardiff or London (occasional office visits) I'm thrilled to be working with one of the fastest growing FinTech organisations in the UK and recently voted in the Top 100 global FinTech organisations for growth. They are a Financial Services client focused on using AI tools and technology to make their customer's lives easier. When it comes to financial admin making things quicker and as automated as possible is the dream and that is what this business is all about! This is a great opportunity to help them expand into larger markets along with streamlining their own processes. Due to continued growth, we're now looking to add a Senior Product Analyst to the team. Key duties: Define and refine key performance metrics that influence product strategies. Conduct deep-dive analyses to uncover insights within various stages of the user funnel, identifying opportunities to enhance conversion rates. Collaborate with product owners, designers, and developers to ideate and prioritize new features and improvements. Design and execute A/B testing to validate hypotheses and measure impact. Develop and maintain dashboards and alerts that monitor product health and key performance indicators. Key technologies used: A minimum of 2 years' experience in digital product analytics. Strong proficiency in SQL and the ability to manage large datasets. Proven experience in explaining complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in data visualisation tools such as Looker Studio, Tableau, and others. Familiarity with product analytics platforms like Amplitude or Mixpanel is advantageous but optional. And this is what you'll get in return: Highly competitive salary Share Program Flexible / Remote working Are you up to the challenge? Contact Dan Newton to find out more! Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Full Stack Developer
Cardiff
Full-Stack Developer - Cardiff - Hybrid Working (2 Days in the Office) - Salaries up to £61,00 - 2 Stage Process Yolk Recruitment is recruiting for a passionate Full-Stack Developer who takes pride in their craft, who loves learning about new technologies and who wants to be part of a platform that supports a multi-million-dollar business. This client is a giant in the media industry, you will be joining as a Full-Stack Developer based in Cardiff! Hybrid working: 2 days a week in the office. This is what you'll be doing: You will be working with a small Agile team who all design, implement, test, deploy, test-drive and pair-program. Developing, maintaining, and supporting the technology platform Develop reliable software including: React, TypeScript, NodeJS, AWS EMR, Docker, AWS API Gateway, AWS Lambdas, Python, SQL and NoSQL Databases etc. Formulate innovative solutions for new product features, whilst improving existing solutions Desirable Skills & Experience: Below are a few desirable skills that a Full-Stack Developer could have: Working in agile teams with Scrum and Kanban Competence with TDD or BDD Proficiency in any of the following technologies - Amazon Web Services, HTML & CSS, Typescript, React, NodeJS, AWS Elastic Map Reduce/ Apache Spark, Step Functions, Docker, AWS API Gateway Functional Programming Active GitHub Account, with Code within it If you have not got all the above skills but have strong experience with OOP and find the tech stack interesting. Please don't hesitate to apply as they will consider you. What you'll get in return: Profit Share - Paid Quarterly (Subject to Company Performance) Hybrid: 2 days a week in the office 25 days holiday +public holidays +numerous company holidays +additional days for tenure Private Health Scheme with AXA: Health, Dental & Vision for the employee Personal training budget and dedicated time Perks such as fruit, snacks, and a monthly team lunch in one of many Cardiff pubs and restaurants Each year you will receive $2000 to go on holiday (after you have been there for a year) Early finish every other Friday in the summertime Pensions 5% Matched Does this opportunity sound like something you would be interested in? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions, then please contact Dan Newton at Yolk Recruitment for the full information!
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Senior Project Engineer
Cardiff
Senior Project Engineer - Cardiff - Emerging Technology - Defence - Maritime - 2 Stage Interview Process - RF Technologies - £65000 Yolk Recruitment are currently working closely with a Global Leader within the Maritime sector who are looking to hire 2 Senior Project Engineer's for projects based across the world working from Cardiff The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for executing, managing, and coordinating a wide range of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering and will be expected to integrate their knowledge across multiple disciplines. This position requires strong project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and team members. Responsibilities Project Co-ordination: End-to-end execution of multidisciplinary engineering projects, ensuring compliance with project goals and timelines. Support and prepare the planning, scheduling, and budgeting for assigned engineering activities. Coordinate with internal and external teams to manage resources effectively and resolve conflicts. Conduct regular technical reviews and report on progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance across civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering domains, ensuring alignment with project specifications and standards. Oversee the design, development, and implementation of project plans and engineering solutions. Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for projects, identifying potential obstacles and proposing mitigation strategies. Create, review and approve technical documentation, including drawings, schematics, specifications and bills of material and tooling. Coordination: Ensure seamless integration between civil, mechanical, and electrical systems in project designs. Collaborate with other engineering teams to coordinate interfaces between structural, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, sensors and IT infra-structure components. Oversee the work of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring all engineering disciplines work cohesively and compliantly. Resolve design or technical issues related to the interaction of various engineering systems within the project. Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure that all engineering deliverables meet local industry standards, regulatory requirements and design codes (as applicable), and quality benchmarks. Conduct on-site surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards. Manage project documentation, ensuring it complies with local, legal and regulatory regulations and standards. Implement quality control procedures and oversee commissioning and final sign-off processes. Work Environment & Physical Demands: The role requires both office work with frequent field / site / client visits. Travel may be required within the country of assignment. Fieldwork may involve exposure to varying weather conditions and the physical demands of on-site project inspections. Requirements Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (preferred). Professional Engineer (PE) qualified (desirable). Experience: 6-10 years of experience in a project engineering leadership position, with significant experience in civil, mechanical, and electrical systems design, integration, commissioning and validation. Proven track record of successfully delivering multidisciplinary projects on time and within budget. Experience in both design and in-field operations and maintenance. Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering principles. Proficiency in using project management software such as MS Project or similar tools. Familiarity with CAD, CAE software (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks etc.), and other relevant engineering tools. Strong understanding of building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards. Experienced with RF propagation simulation tools and in-field RF testing (RF performance, RFI etc.) would be desirable. Design and integration of C2, C4 equipment and systems.
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Project Controller
Cardiff
Project Controller - MS Projects - Defence - Marine - Technology - Hybrid - 2 Stage Process - Up to £40,000 - South Wales - progression opportunities - PMO Yolk recruitment are looking for an experience Project Controller to join a leading Technology company who's services and technology help increase protection and sustainability across the world. Responsibilities Deliver project controls on all projects through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance and provision of guidance to the wider project team Apply best practise scheduling techniques to optimise schedules, identify and resolve conflicts and assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, including identifying and tracking dependencies between projects Monitor and report on project progress, manage day-to-day accounting activities and prepare financial forecasts Collate financial and management reports, dashboard and tracking and analysis of performance information Support audits of the projects Assist with compliance with contractual requirements such as project milestones and applications for payment Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including actions, issues risks logs and documentation management checklists. Raise Purchase order for project expenditure and track through financial reporting process. Develop strong working relationship with project managers, internal stakeholders and delivery partners Contribute to the development of project related processes, methods, tools, templates, and systems to support efficient project delivery Any additional administrative support required by the PM and PMO Manager Requirements Degree level education or relevant professional related qualification Minimum 2 year's experience in a similar role, working in an international environment Advanced user of MS Project, SharePoint and MS Office Suite Knowledge of ERP systems, finance/controlling processes and tools Ability to communicate and influence effectively with stakeholders of all levels (internally and externally)
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Software Developer
Swansea
Due to ongoing company growth, we have an exciting opportunity for further Software Developers to join our dynamic software development team. Our product is not an out-of-the-box solution. Through embracing a DevOps mentality and maintaining customer-specific teams, you will be joining a team of developers who have close working relationships with the customer, development, and sales teams in order to successfully deliver a solution. The goal of our software is to improve operator response times by prioritising what's important while automating many of the time-consuming, manual, and often inconsistent processes of running a command centre. This in turn results in better security outcomes. As a Software Developer, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to progress your career, develop new skills, and learn new technologies as part of a talented software development team, working in a challenging, fast-paced, and collaborative environment. Roles and Responsibilities Development of solutions under some guidance of team / senior staff based on provided user stories. Solution must: Meet SureView's development standards; contain appropriate automated testing; meet acceptance criteria (defined in user story) Must be able to produce technical documentation Active participation in team meetings Should be able to understand technical documentation to a reasonable standard Should be able to identify and take steps towards addressing gaps in own knowledge Required Experience & Qualifications Degree in computer science or equivalent experience 2+ years commercial development experience Basic DBS Check Skills we need… C# SQL JavaScript. Azure DevOps/VSTS Source Control (GIT/TFS/Other) CSS HTML5 Skills we'd love… Vue.js .NET Core Agile C++ DevOps Typescript Above & Beyond… Non-SQL DB Kanban CI/CD ASP.NET JQuery The Perks… Flexi-Time Hybrid Working Casual Dress Code Opportunities for International Travel Private Healthcare (Salary Deduction) Private Dental (Salary Deduction) Training & Conferences Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme Company Pension Gym Membership Free Tea, Coffee & Snacks Social Events Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme
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Frontend Developer
London
Frontend Developer - £60k - £80k - Fully Remote About the Role I'm working on behalf of an innovative tech company that provides seamless digital solutions to support small business operations. Their platform simplifies essential tasks, leveraging advanced technology and outstanding service to help users excel. Geared towards freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, their solutions streamline workflows so users can focus on their core work. With automation at the heart of their mission, they enhance productivity by addressing routine challenges and making everyday tasks more efficient. The company employs around 150 skilled professionals globally-including developers, data scientists, and strategists-who are dedicated to elevating the platform. Trusted by a substantial user base, the company's modern tech stack and agile practices allow for rapid and efficient deployment of updates. About the Team The growth team is a remote-first group spread across the UK and several other countries. Their goal is to attract new users through innovative campaigns, continuous experimentation, and digital optimization. What You'll Bring: Solid experience building complex web applications with TypeScript and modern frameworks like React or Vue. Ability to write clean, self-documented code, and perform detailed design and code reviews. A thirst for learning new programming languages and embracing new technologies. Bonus Points For: Experience with Next.js and server-side rendering techniques. SEO expertise to help optimise web performance. Experience writing functional tests with Puppeteer. Background in Python software development. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Who You Are: A proactive, tech-savvy individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment. Someone with a passion for innovation and keeping ahead of the curve in web development. What's in it for You: Competitive salary of £60k - £80k, depending on experience. A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, a personal learning budget, pension contributions, and an annual travel allowance. Access to a cycle-to-work scheme. A chance to participate in our employee growth share programme, sharing in the company's success. If you're excited by the idea of working in a cutting-edge fintech and making a difference, this fully remote role offers the perfect blend of challenge and reward! Ready to take the leap?
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Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
Cardiff
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager - Up to £50,000 plus bonus / Cardiff (Hybrid) Yolk Recruitment is working with a global organisation looking to grow its procurement function. In the position you'd be responsible for driving business development and working across multiple projects from planning stages through to delivery. You'll be an experienced leader capable of mentoring a team of up to 8 procurement specialists while still having a keen eye on delivery yourself and managing client expectations. You'll have a strong procurement/supply chain management background in either the public or private sector (a blend across multiple verticals would be best) and be comfortable working with up to C Suite level stakeholders. You'll also be involved in the below. Procurement process management from first stages to contract award. Managing contracts, supplier risk assessments and improving supplier relationships. Supply chain management. Category management. Although this role is based out of the Cardiff site there may be travel required. This could be to support clients across the UK, Europe or the US. If applying you'd be expected to be relatively flexible with occasional travel. The experience you'll bring to the role: Proven Procurement or Supply Chain Management experience Strong stakeholder management abilities Proven leadership experience with a focus on mentoring/coaching Up to date with the latest trends and regulations And this is what you'll get in return: Salary up to £50,000 Discretionary Bonus 25 Days holiday + bank holidays Private medical insurance Are you up to the challenge? Contact Dan Newton to find out more! Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Data Operations Manager
London
Data Ops Manager - Up to £80,000 + Bonuses - Remote + Occasional Office Visit (Once per Month/Quarter in London) Yolk is pleased to partner with a leading, socially responsible financial services company. They've set up a new division focused on investment into affordable housing and are now looking for an experienced Data Operations Manager to join their mission. As a key player in the Data Team, you will manage Data Operations and play a crucial role in designing, building, and implementing their data strategy. Since their entry into this new market, they have harnessed the power of Salesforce and Microsoft 365 to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Your expertise in data integrity, quality, and operations will be vital as they continue to innovate and scale their services. In this role, you'll work in a dynamic, high-performing team where collaboration across different areas of expertise is key. You'll enjoy a varied workload, including exciting projects aimed at transforming how they manage and utilize complex data sources. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an industry-leading end-to-end platform. While this is not a hands-on technical role, you will need a strong understanding of the full data lifecycle, including ETL pipelines, cloud computing (ideally AWS), data visualization and reporting, and CRM systems (ideally Salesforce). You will also need strong Excel skills. They're based in modern offices in Central London, and the role can be mostly remote, with monthly/quarterly visits into the office. This is what's expected of you: Develop and manage the Data Operations function, building an operating framework that effectively supports data consumers across the business and beyond. Ensure all data meets required integrity standards, ensuring accuracy and reliability across all datasets. Oversee the maintenance of effective ETL processes, crucial for the seamless flow and transformation of data. Establish and maintain strong control frameworks for all managed data sets, ensuring transparency and creating agile monitoring systems throughout the organization. Collaborate with functions like Risk Management, IT, Business, and Compliance to advance the maturity of data quality and control processes. Ensure the delivery of comprehensive and accurate reports for senior management, business committees, and other key stakeholders. Educate and advocate for best practices in data quality and controls in a practical and agile way that suits their dynamic environment. Lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional stakeholder and consumer support, unlocking value from data assets. Utilize agile methodologies to oversee and deliver on multiple projects, ensuring they meet objectives on time. Work closely with diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, including Data SMEs, Data Stewards, and other enabling functions, to ensure successful project completion. Lead efforts to continually improve data quality and sets, integrating statistical methods into standard practices to enhance performance. Provide guidance and support to teams and stakeholders, improving their data management practices, from framework development to operationalization. Motivate and develop team members, fostering a culture of high performance and alignment with company goals. We'll also want to know about: Your experience in implementing data governance frameworks Your exposure to data modeling What you think are the most important aspects of designing good data ecosystems Your understanding of modern data stacks or platforms The experience you'll bring to the team: Proven track record of leading and managing teams responsible for data quality and controls, especially within an agile environment. Experience with a major CRM technology solution, preferably Salesforce, is crucial for this position. A solid background in data quality and controls, including designing data structures, implementing effective data controls, developing quality metrics, and applying basic statistics and data visualization techniques. Strong verbal, written, and listening skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts into user-friendly language. Ideally, a combination of operational experience with a focus on operational risk and exposure to data governance. A thorough understanding of data structures, data marts, business intelligence, and governance capabilities is important. Understanding of core business functions and related data roles (owner, steward, custodian, consumer) to ensure compliance with data quality and control standards. Familiarity with data management technologies, including data catalogs, data quality management tools, enterprise systems, and Cloud technologies, is highly advantageous. Are you up to the challenge? Contact Lewis Allen to find out more! Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme, so if you know someone who would be great for the role, please get in touch. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Manufacturing Project Manager
Bolton
Manufacturing Project Manager - INSIDE IR35 - Up to £31.50 per hour - BOLTON, ONSITE - 6 Months (w/ Likely Extension) - BPSS to START, MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Manufacturing Project Manager to join the team on an initial 6 month deal in Bolton. Overview of department: Manufacturing department Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance Role responsibilities: Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle. Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors. Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing. Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets. Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries. Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business. Role requirements Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference. A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales. Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions. Experience in the application of Project Management skills at assistant level in a relevant business environment. ESD training Medical requirements None Health surveillance requirements Why you should come and work at our client's our client's, a world leader in missiles and missile systems, is a multi-national group with 10,000 employees on industrial facilities in France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States With some of the most sophisticated technology in defence, our client's is Europe’s leading guided weapons company and with this in mind we continually look to broaden our existing talent base whilst maintaining a strategic edge, by exploiting new markets and new applications for our world-class technology base Our work is complex, challenging and innovative. It takes a range of professionals across the full engineering and commercial spectrum to carry it out. Whatever field our people specialise in, they all share the same mind-set: a drive to make things work better and to redefine the established standards. Please note that in order to apply for our client's UK opportunities you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Skillset/experience required: Significant project experience required
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Operations Support
Broughton
Operations Support - Inside IR35 - Up to £23.17 per hour - 12 Months - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE, ONSITE - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for an Operations Support to join our client in the engineering space in Broughton, Flintshire on an initial 12 month contract. Working alongside the production management team to coach and facilitate business improvement using the company-centric Operating System. Based on ‘Right first time’ Lean principles such as, Problem Solving, Kaizen (continuous improvement) and Quality Standards the Lean business improvement department of the Broughton site, is an exciting opportunity to influence and drive change in an established wing manufacturing facility. Tasks ❖ Support the team in deploying the tools of the system to drive continuous improvement ❖ Provide lean coaching to Operations managers & their teams ❖ Support continuous improvement/waste elimination of business governance and associated reviews ❖ Drive and influence change in a leading aircraft manufacturing environment ❖ Anticipate risks and find business improvement opportunities through data analysis ❖ Work alongside all business levels, adapting to changing landscapes within the business Skills ❖ Good knowledge of the application of Lean manufacturing ❖ Strong ability to work well in a team ❖ Innovative mindset with creativity & strong analytical skills ❖ Coaching improvement of standards and management routines ❖ Self-motivated in managing personal time, goals and objectives ❖ Focus on removal of non-value added activities with a strive for efficiency ❖ Able to work autonomously, recognising when support is required and seeking advice when necessary ❖ Have a customer focus and the ability to integrate well into the business ❖ Ability to manage stakeholder expectations & deliver on commitments ❖ Excellent communication skills and ability to present to a variety of audiences ❖ Confident & resilient with ability to challenge the status quo with blue sky thinking ❖ Change Management
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Systems Design Authority
Newport
Systems Design Authority - Inside IR35 - Up to £570 per day - SC Cleared - 6 Months - NEWPORT, WALES, ONSITE - Single Stage Telephone Call Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Systems Design Authority to work on a 6 month deal in Newport with our major defence client. Reporting to the SDA (Senior Design Authority) as the System Engineer you will collaborate with a multi-functional team including Software, Hardware, Mechanical and FPGA engineers to deliver High Grade Crypto and Key Management solutions and will provide "system level" thinking and solutions to the team. Tasks and Responsibilities Follow Systems Engineering processes to develop technical solutions, to engineering problems, and ensuring customer and stakeholder requirements are satisfied. Develop Systems Engineering artefacts across the product development lifecycle. Ensure effective engineering processes are utilised in the execution of the project. Collaborate with the system, hardware and software architects to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence. Contribute to the development of the engineering department functions and procedures. Involvement in the full lifecycle (from requirements elicitation through to verification/certification and delivery) Skills and Experience Essential Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience. Fundamental understanding of Systems Engineering and associated processes/lifecycles. Experience of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Experience across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle UK National Desirable Experience of DOORS, SysML, UML, Enterprise Architect, JIRA Knowledge of communication protocols (such as IP, IPSec, SIP) and/or Public Key Infrastructure Software Engineering background (preferably with C++ / C expertise). INCOSE – ASEP/CSEP/ESEP Certification
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Yolk were incredibly helpful all the way through the job searching process. They made sure to keep tabs on me to see how I was doing and give me regular updates, as well as chasing up companies to get responses ASAP so as to not leave me in the dark. Great assistance all around.
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“I’ve trusted Yolk to source developers and other technical roles for Wealthify and other businesses for years. They understand our company culture and technology stack, and have supported us in building a talented and loyal team. We value the close working relationship we have with Yolk over working with agencies further afield.”
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Yolk have been superb throughout the process and it's really encouraging to work with agencies that understand matters such as IR35 in great detail. Recommended.
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"Steve and the team at Yolk Recruitment did a fantastic job helping us to grow a first-class development team from scratch. Ensuring that our specific requirements were well understood, the team worked not only to find candidates with right skills but, importantly, the right fit for our company culture and fast-paced start-up environment."
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I was contacted by Yolk's contract business about a new contractor opportunity that was coming up.On both our initial call and all subsequent ones they were very professional but also relatable, easy to talk to and frank in their guidance and when describing the role. They offered me a lot of support and checked in with me constantly through the recruitment process to make sure everything was proceeding as planned.They also reached out to me ...
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"I recently worked with Steve on an assignment to a Public Sector organisation and found him very hard working and supportive, from acquiring the assignment in the first place, working through the confusion of new IR35 contract issues, as well as ongoing housekeeping and support throughout the contract life span. I absolutely look forward to working with him again."
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Key Contacts
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Daniel Newton
Principal Consultant | Technology & Digital
Daniel specialises in Software Development & Test, Project Delivery & Cyber Security recruitment.
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Lewis Allen
Principal Consultant | Technology & Digital
Lewis covers Tech, Digital & Data, providing candidates and clients with robust solutions.
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Joe Hopkin
Consultant | Software Development Recruitment
Joe specialises in software development recruitment, thriving in connecting talent with opportunities in the South Wales and South West market.
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Brian Meyer
Senior Principal Consultant | Contract
Brian boasts a wealth of experience in the recruitment and IT industry, boasting a network of over 8000 active tech connections.
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Pavan Arora
Managing Director
As Yolk's Managing Director, Pavan ensures our business lines, service offerings and marketing channels are fully integrated to provide the premium offering we have come to be known for.
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