Searchability

About the Company

The landscape of recruitment has changed forever: Digital transformation is key to future success, and it starts with transforming the way companies and candidates attract and interact with each other!

Founded in 2012 in the UK, Searchability(r) set out to disrupt the traditional recruitment market and do things a little differently to help companies attract the very best tech talent. Since then, we have won a number of prestigious awards, rose to one of the top rated recruitment companies on Trustpilot and been integral to building out the tech digital teams for some very exciting brands!

Our teams currently operate across four global territories (UK, Europe, USA, and Australia) working across our unique full-service recruitment ecosystem that provides customers solutions across every stage of their hiring / career journey. We have also expanded our offering beyond recruitment, and successfully launched a number of products and services that give our clients that "something extra" when it comes to attracting, engaging and retaining the best tech talent including:

Holler - Our employer branding & marketing agency
www.holler.global

Klickstarters - For graduates or those taking the first step into a career in tech digital www.klickstarters.com

Hirecracker - Multi-sector recruitment services
www.hirecracker.com

Scalability - Our recruitment & employer brand subscription for start-ups & scale-ups www.scalability.agency

NS&D - National Security & Defence recruitment for tech teams
www.searchability.com/nsd/home

To find out more please get in touch below:
UK & EU - 01244 567 567 / info@searchability.com
USA - +1 737 290 0009 / info@searchability.com
AUS - +61 2 8877 8737 / info@searchability.com.au

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Searchability

Job Title

Information Security Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Information Security Specialist Role Summary: Focus on securing internally developed and third‑party applications through code review, threat modelling, and application penetration testing. Partner with software development teams to embed secure design principles throughout the software development lifecycle and drive automation of security testing processes. Expectations: - Apply automated static and dynamic testing tools and conduct manual security testing. - Perform OWASP‑aligned threat modelling and risk assessments. - Deliver and report on web application penetration tests. - Advocate and improve secure development practices across projects. Key Responsibilities: - Review application code for security vulnerabilities. - Conduct threat modelling sessions and identify potential attack vectors. - Execute application penetration tests and document findings. - Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines and contribute to tooling enhancements. - Coordinate with development teams to remediate identified risks. - Participate in project security reviews and supply‑chain security assessments. - Promote automation of security processes where feasible. Required Skills: - Proficiency with automated static (SAST), dynamic (DAST), and interactive application security testing tools. - Hands‑on experience performing manual penetration testing of web and application environments. - Familiarity with OWASP methodologies, threat‑modeling frameworks, and secure development lifecycle concepts. - Understanding of common programming languages and application architectures. - Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and associated security tooling. - Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce clear security reports. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (preferred). - Industry security certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or CISSP are desirable.

Stoke-on-trent, United kingdom

Hybrid

15-12-2025

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Searchability

Job Title

CONTRACT DBA - FULLY REMOTE (OUTSIDE IR35)

Job Description

**Job Title** Contract DBA (SQL Server/Elastic) – Fully Remote (Outside IR35) **Role Summary** A 3‑month remote contract to design, implement, and standardize database monitoring, alerting, and auditing across multiple environments. Focus on SQL Server and Elastic Stack, ensuring compliance and observability for a regulated technology organization. **Expectations** - Deliver a repeatable, compliant monitoring and audit framework within the contract period. - Work independently while collaborating with DevOps and engineering teams via GitLab/TeamTeam. - Provide clear documentation and knowledge transfer for ongoing operations. **Key Responsibilities** - Define and implement fleet‑wide integration policies for database architecture. - Configure Elastic Stack integrations to collect and surface SQL Server and MySQL metrics. - Build and maintain standardized ILM policies, alerts, visualizations, and dashboards for four deployments. - Set up and tune native SQL Server auditing to meet regulatory compliance. - Write and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation of monitoring and maintenance tasks. - Manage source‑code versioning of configuration scripts in GitLab and support CI pipelines in TeamCity. **Required Skills** - Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration. - Proficiency with MySQL database administration. - Strong background in Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash/Beats) and NoSQL concepts. - PowerShell scripting for automation. - Source control using GitLab; CI/CD pipeline experience with TeamCity. - Knowledge of database monitoring, alerting, ILM, and auditing best practices. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Relevant DBA certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Certified MySQL Database Administrator).

Stoke-on-trent, United kingdom

On site

17-12-2025

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Searchability

Job Title

Junior Network Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Junior Network Engineer **Role Summary:** Support the design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of customer network infrastructures for a managed services provider. Work in a fast‑paced, business‑critical environment assisting senior engineers to ensure reliable connectivity and IT services. **Expactations:** - Deliver network tasks following defined processes and timelines. - Respond promptly to alerts and incidents, escalating when necessary. - Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to knowledge bases. - Communicate clearly with internal teams and external customers. - Continuously develop technical skills and pursue relevant certifications. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist in configuring and installing routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices. - Perform routine network monitoring, performance analysis, and fault diagnosis. - Execute network changes, upgrades, and patches under supervision. - Participate in troubleshooting and resolution of connectivity issues. - Create and update network diagrams, configuration records, and support tickets. - Support on‑call rotation for after‑hours network incidents. **Required Skills:** - Fundamental understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, VLANs, routing (static & dynamic) and switching. - Familiarity with common network hardware (Cisco, Juniper, HP) and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG). - Basic command‑line experience with Windows/Linux networking utilities. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented, fast‑moving environment. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field **or** equivalent practical experience. - Preferred entry‑level certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+. - Willingness to obtain additional certifications (e.g., CCNP, ITIL) as needed.

West malling, United kingdom

On site

Junior

17-12-2025

Company Name

Searchability

Job Title

Power BI Developer & Data Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title** Power BI Developer & Data Engineer **Role Summary** Hands‑on contractor responsible for designing, building, and delivering a suite of Power BI dashboards supported by robust ETL pipelines and data models. Works end‑to‑end from requirements gathering through deployment and knowledge transfer within a fixed 7‑week timeline. **Expectations** - Deliver three complex, interactive Power BI dashboards on schedule. - Build and maintain scalable ETL pipelines using Databricks. - Ensure data accuracy, performance, and security. - Communicate effectively with client stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions. - Provide clear documentation and post‑project handover. **Key Responsibilities** - Conduct stakeholder workshops to capture and validate dashboard requirements. - Design and implement ETL processes in Databricks to integrate multiple data sources. - Develop data models, calculate logic, and advanced DAX measures for KPI tracking. - Create and fine‑tune Power BI reports and visualizations per specifications. - Perform testing, validation, and performance optimization of data pipelines and dashboards. - Apply best practices for Power BI usability, security (e.g., RLS), and governance. - Produce technical documentation and deliver knowledge transfer sessions. **Required Skills** - Expert proficiency with Power BI (advanced DAX, data modeling, report design). - Strong data engineering experience, specifically building ETL pipelines in Databricks. - Advanced SQL querying, transformation, and validation skills. - Proven ability to work directly with business stakeholders. - Excellent written and verbal documentation skills. - Delivery‑focused mindset with ability to meet tight deadlines. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Relevant certifications desirable: Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, Microsoft Certified: Power BI Developer, Databricks Lakehouse Platform certification.

London, United kingdom

On site

06-01-2026