Inara

About the Company

Welcome to Inara, where we believe in putting people first and making a real difference in the world of technology talent!

People are our passion; whether you are looking for your next role, to hire a single special person or build a team of talented people. We understand this is a super important chapter in everyone’s story and it can often be highly pressured and even stressful. Our aim is to change that. We are here to take the stress out of the process and inject positivity, fun, and bags of energy into hiring again!

With more than 40 years experience partnering with technology businesses in the UK, Europe and further afield, Inara is perfectly positioned to solve your talent challenges.

We know to build a true talent partnership we first need to build trust and that is our main goal. We want you to be able to feel confident in us and in return we will do everything we can to give you the best talent partnership experience possible.

Whether that be on an contingency, exclusive or retained basis, we’re here to help you with both your permanent and contract hiring. We champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to ensure we create an environment that values and appreciates different perspectives and backgrounds.

At Inara our core values are what we pride ourselves on day in and day out with every single person we work with. We will always be honest with you, we will help you explore new opportunities and enable you to hire the best people for your team.
We will always make sure you can be you.

#behonest #becurious #behuman #beyourself

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Inara

Job Title

Service Designer

Job Description

Job Title: Service Designer Role Summary Senior service designer delivering end‑to‑end, user‑centred services for a technology consultancy. Works within multidisciplinary squads, partnering with UX, content, research and stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable service designs. Expectations - Own the service design process in fast‑paced, iterative environments. - Apply research insights, data and design patterns to inform evidence‑based decisions. - Simplify complex systems into clear artefacts (service blueprints, journey maps). - Balance technical constraints, stakeholder trade‑offs while maintaining user value. - Facilitate workshops, build trust and guide service evolution. Key Responsibilities - Map current and future state services, including backstage/frontstage processes, user interactions and technical integrations. - Pull together multi‑source insights and synthesize them into clear, actionable understanding. - Design full end‑to‑end services across online and offline touchpoints. - Lead stakeholder workshops and collaborative sessions to shape service improvements. - Produce artefacts such as service blueprints, journey maps, process diagrams and specification documents. - Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver digital products and services that meet user needs. - Prioritize work, shape roadmaps and influence strategic direction. Required Skills - Senior‑level service design experience, owning the full process. - Strong research synthesis and analytical skills. - Expertise in creating service blueprints, journey maps, process flows. - Proficiency in data‑driven decision making. - Ability to simplify complex systems and communicate clearly. - Excellent facilitation and communication skills (face‑to‑face and remote). - Strategic mindset with roadmap planning and prioritization. - Stakeholder management and balancing constraints with user value. - Familiarity with agile and lean delivery principles. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, Service Design, Business or related field. - Certifications such as Nielsen Norman Group Service Design, Certified Service Design Professional (CSDP), or equivalent are preferred but not mandatory.

England, United kingdom

Hybrid

25-11-2025

Company Name

Inara

Job Title

Technical Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Lead Role Summary: Lead technical direction and architecture for cloud‑native software projects, ensuring secure, scalable, and high‑quality solutions. Maintain hands‑on involvement in coding, DevOps pipelines, and system design while mentoring team members and communicating with stakeholders. Expectations: - Drive architectural decisions and engineering standards across the stack. - Deliver production‑ready code, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines. - Mentor engineers and foster a collaborative, high‑performing culture. - Translate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead project technical direction, making architectural decisions and setting engineering standards. 2. Write code in Python, design and implement distributed, scalable systems. 3. Build and maintain IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, CrossPlane, Ansible) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins). 4. Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes; enforce best practices. 5. Conduct code and architecture reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and prototype solutions. 6. Mentor engineers at all levels, provide code reviews, and support career development. 7. Act as the technical liaison between engineering teams and customers, facilitating demos, workshops, and escalations. Required Skills: - Advanced proficiency in Python programming. - Deep experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms and infrastructure design. - Expertise in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). - Strong background in IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, CrossPlane, Ansible. - Familiarity with CI/CD platforms: GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins. - Knowledge of distributed systems, scalable platform architecture, and secure coding practices. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Proven mentorship and team leadership abilities. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. - Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect) and/or Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD) preferred.

England, United kingdom

Remote

Senior

16-12-2025

Company Name

Inara

Job Title

Virtualization Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Virtualization Engineer Role Summary: Deliver and maintain a robust virtualisation environment within a large infrastructure programme. The role is project‑driven, supporting major technical delivery while occasionally handling BAU support and on‑call duties. Expectations: Active SC clearance required, immediate availability, 12‑month on‑site contract with on‑call participation. Key Responsibilities: • Plan, implement, and manage virtualisation solutions (Windows Server, VMware/vSphere/Horizon). • Provide technical support for virtual and physical infrastructure, including HPE servers and data‑centre environments. • Troubleshoot and resolve BAU issues, participate in front‑line support desk as needed. • Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure project delivery. • Engage in on‑call rotation and provide after‑hours support. • Document configuration, capacity planning, and operational procedures. Required Skills: • Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 administration • VMware vSphere, Horizon, and VMware tools expertise • Active Directory configuration and management • HPE server hardware knowledge • Basic networking and data‑centre management • Ability to support BAU technical issues and work with suppliers/third‑party teams • On‑call and front‑line support experience • SCCM (desirable) and Synergy experience (desirable) Required Education & Certifications: • Active SC clearance • Relevant Microsoft or VMware certifications (e.g., VCP‑DCV, Windows Server) preferred but not mandatory.

Nottingham, United kingdom

On site

13-02-2026

Company Name

Inara

Job Title

Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Infrastructure Engineer – Virtualisation (SC Cleared) Role Summary: 12‑month, on‑site contract supporting a large infrastructure programme in Nottingham, focusing on planning, delivery, and ongoing support of virtualisation environments. Expactations: Must hold active SC clearance; commence immediately (ideally March); available for on‑call and support desk duties; able to work a full on‑site schedule. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver technical solutions for Windows Server (2012‑2019) and VMware vSphere/Horizon deployments. - Implement, configure, and maintain HPE servers and associated networking. - Manage Active Directory integration and basic network troubleshooting. - Support BAU operations, including front‑line issue resolution and on‑call rotation. - Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers for project delivery and data centre management. Required Skills: - Expert or rapid upskilling capability in VMware/vSphere/Horizon. - Windows Server 2012 (R2), 2016, 2019 administration. - Active Directory configuration. - HPE server hardware knowledge. - Basic networking and data centre operations. Required Education & Certifications: - Minimum of a UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or relevant professional experience. - SC clearance (current and unexpired). - VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Nottingham, United kingdom

On site

13-02-2026