Alex McCrudden

Full-Stack Developer - Spain, Valencia - 6 Months Initial ContractOur client, an international IT service provider, is seeking a Full-Stack Developer to join them as a contractor, with the option to work fully remote in line with CET or on site in Spain. Starting at an initial 6 month contract, multiple extensions are expected and there is great, long-term potential. Responsibilities: Implement an AI workflow to automate business processes by interacting with popular large language model (LLM) models, such as OpenAI, Mistral, and leveraging their tools' calling and structured output capabilities.Interact with relational databases, such as Microsoft SQL, and utilize Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) libraries and REST APIs, written in .NET.Monitor the development progress.Ensure that the code developed adheres to organization’s coding standards.Ensure the project deliverables meet business objectives. Requirements: Good experience in Web application developmentExpertise using modern TypeScript and JavaScript, and have experience with React.js and, ideally, Next.js.Experience with .NET TechnologiesFamiliarity with Artificial Intelligence development tools such as Cursor, Windsurf, Visual Studio Copilot, and interaction with LLM Models API with structured output and tool Calling.Proven experience with various front-end web application development frameworks If this role is of interest to you, please#LI-AM1

AI Engineer – Remote – IT – 6 Months Initial Contract Our client, an international IT service provider, is seeking an AI Engineer to join them as a contractor, with the option to work fully remote from Europe, or onsite in Valencia, Spain. This is suitable for junior level candidates with extensive AI/ML experience. Starting with an initial 6 month contract, multiple extensions are expected and there is great, long-term potential. There’ll be a single stage Teams interview in January/February and the selected candidate will onboard soon after. If selected, you will be involved with the full machine learning lifecycle and help advance our client’s capabilities in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Generative AI, working closely with data scientists, software engineers, and infrastructure teams. What you'll do: Designing and implementing machine and deep learning-based AI & NLP workflows, algorithms and solutions.Deliver scalable and maintainable solutions.Identification and evaluation of strategic concepts, tools/languages, technologies, services etc in the field of AI, NLP and deep learning.Work in public cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or Google) as well as on-premises.Work with GPU-based backends and cloud platforms.Install and configure AI and ML Ops systems to ensure functionality. What you'll need: Experience with NVIDIA Triton Inference Server; vLLM; or Ollama.Experience with API and web service development and web app development in Python; agile methodologies; containers and their orchestration; cloud computing solutions.Knowledge and experience of the following technologies: python, bash, git, ssh, and linux terminal.Familiarity with one of the following deep learning backends: keras, tensorflow, pytorch, or JAX.Fluent English language skills.If working remotely, you must be based in Europe with ability to work a standard CET time zone schedule. If this role is of interest to you, please respond with your CV and contact details as soon as possible. #LI-AM1

Cloud Administrator (AWS) - Remote from EU location, or onsite in Spain - 12 Months  Our client, an international IT service provider, is seeking a Cloud Administrator (AWS) to join them as a contractor, with the option to work fully remote or onsite in Valencia. Starting with a full one year contract, multiple extensions are expected and there is great, long-term potential. You'll join an existing Cloud department with some fantastic international colleagues, working on multiple project workstreams. Responsibilities: Administration and support of AWS solutions, with a focus on IaaS and PaaS, supporting the main client and its end customers.Draft technical documentation on the AWS services and related procedures and operations.Work in close collaboration with cloud teams in the operational activities, but focusing on AWS related technologies.Maintain the data platform (based on AWS Athena SQL) to enable cloud billing.Keep update on new trends and service technologies for possible adoption or incorporation.Other duties as required. Requirements: 3 or more years of experience with AWS Cloud PlatformUnderstanding of AWS service structure (organisations, accounts & projects) plus AWS core features.Hands-on knowledge of key AWS IaaS and PaaS services (compute, networking, storage, databases and containers).Experience on Infrastructure as Code and Automation (Ansible, Terraform, Shell scripting, AWS Automation).Familiarity with AWS cloud security.Experience in SQL modeling and queries.Good troubleshooting skills and fluent English skills. If this role interests to you, please apply now!  #LI-AM1

Data Governance Specialist - Spain, Remote Working - 6 Months Initial ContractOur client, an international IT service provider, is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to join them as a contractor, with the option to work fully remote or onsite within the charming region of Valencia. Starting at an initial 6 month contract, multiple extensions are expected and there is great, long-term potential. What you'll do: Assess current data governance practices and identify gapsDesign and implement Purview components aligned within the project objectivesCollaborate with teams to onboard internal usersDevelop governance workflows and stewardship models What you'll need: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields.Builds constructive relationships and handles conflicts professionally.Clearly conveys ideas in written and verbal form; actively listens; ensures information is shared effectively.Works constructively with colleagues of diverse backgrounds; values individual and cultural differences. If this role is of interest to you, apply now!#LI-AM1

Data Management Specialist - Spain, Remote Working - 6 Month ContractOur client, an international IT service provider, is seeking a Data Management Specialist to join them as a contractor, with the option to work fully remote or onsite within the charming region of Valencia. Starting at an initial 6 month contract, multiple extensions are expected and there is great, long-term potential. What you'll do: Design and implement modern, scalable, and secure data pipelines and data architectures.Support infrastructure automation through Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform.Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest structured and semi-structured data (APIs, files, databases, etc.).Apply best practices for identity management, RBAC, and secret management. What you'll need: Extensive experience as a Data Engineer with proven expertise in designing and implementing cloud and on-premises data solutions.Strong experience in at least one public cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) with working knowledge across multiple clouds.Proficiency in modern ETL/ELT pipelines, Data Lakes, Delta Lakes, and data integration solutions.Experience with data modeling tools and working in distributed data architecture teams (on-premises or cloud). Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI or D3.js If this role is of interest to you, apply now!#LI-AM1

Security Operations Analyst - Spain, Valencia - 6 Months Initial ContractOur client, an international IT service provider, is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to join them as a contractor, with the option to work fully remote or onsite within the charming region of Valencia. Starting at an initial 6 month contract, multiple extensions are expected and there is great, long-term potential. What you'll do: Monitor and investigate alerts leveraging Microsoft Security Tools (e.g. M365, Cloud App Security, Azure, Defender for Endpoint, Azure Security, Azure Sentinel and XDR)Monitor and triage AWS security events and detectionsMonitor and investigate alerts leveraging EDR and NDR solutionsReview security events that are populated in a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system What you'll need: Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocolsDeep knowledge of Microsoft Security Tools (e.g. M365, Cloud App Security, Azure, Defender for Endpoints, Azure Security, Azure Sentinel and XDR)Deep Knowledge of Cloud technologies (e.g. Azure, AWS and GCP)Deep knowledge of SIEM tools like Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, MS Sentinel, ELK StackKnowledge of at least one EDR solution (MS Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike) If this role is of interest to you, please #LI-AM1

Infrastructure Engineer - UK Based, Remote Working - 12 Month ContractAre you passionate about playing a role in the green energy transition? Do you want to work for one of the best-established developers in offshore wind? Our client is a leading developer in the industry, owning and developing projects across all major and emerging offshore wind markets. They are now recruiting with a superb new opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer to join them on an initial 12 month contractual basis, with a remote working contract. With a significant track record of successfully delivering projects and a vast project pipeline across the UK, Europe and emerging international markets, this is an incredibly exciting time to join them in their current project. What you'll do: Working in an environment where engineering is key: no cloud, no clicks, but real work with open-source technologies, containers, and Linux.Contributing to the development of a robust infrastructure that meets strict security and compliance requirements, such as NIS regulations.Managing your workload and working autonomously, but with weekly/regular online meetings with colleagues and leadership to plan actions and track activity. What you'll need: In-depth technical knowledge of a Windows based environment with VMware and/or open-source systems and experience deploying software in a non-cloud environmentAbility to support migrations to Windows Server 2025Strong virtualisation and VMWare knowledge, ideally version 8.0Familiarity with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and Windows Deployment Services (WDS) for laptop rolloutsExperience with Linux, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.Familiarity with integrating AI tools (where relevant). If this role is of interest, please apply now.#LI-AM1

Lead IT Manager - New Jersey - Permanent ContractQCS staffing are partnered with one of the world’s top AI infrastructure companies. As an organisation, our client are leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. They create the tools and resources for their customers requirement to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. To support our client’s continued growth, they are currently looking to hire a Lead IT Manager based in New Jersey.Responsibilities: Manage the IT support team to achieve KPIs in IT infrastructure support and project planning.Collaborating effectively with internal teams and external contractors to address technical and operational challenges.Developing clear and comprehensive documentation and manuals for hardware configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance.Planning, executing, and monitoring regular IT tasks to maintain and improve IT infrastructure operations.Manage IT support, including diagnosing and resolving issues related to IT hardware, and ensuring continuous support of the data center's IT infrastructure.Manage project tasks that include installation, upgrading, and dismantling of hardware based on operational requests and requirements.Processing Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) in compliance with established manuals and procedures. Requirements: Requires extensive team management, with hands-on experience in diagnosing and resolving server hardware issues.A solid understanding of data center operations, as well as server and network equipment principles.Basic proficiency in the Linux operating system and familiarity with command-line tools.Practical experience working with server IT hardware, enterprise-grade network switches and fiber optic cables.Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with pivot tables, formulas, lists and graph creation.A proactive, responsible and goal-oriented approach to work.Valid driver’s license If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!#LI-AM1

Oracle Database Administrator - Valencia, Spain - 6 Month ContractOur client, an international IT service provider, is seeking Oracle Database Administrator to join them as a contractor, with the option to work fully remote or onsite within the charming region of Valencia. Starting at an initial 6 month contract, multiple extensions are expected and there is great, long-term potential. What you'll do: Provide support for all Database Hosting SDAsDesign, install, configure and support database infrastructureAdminister and support database systems including storage provisioning, VM provisioning, patching and upgradingImplement backups, standby databases and monitoringAssist in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of database automation tasks using Ansible or any other automation tool What you'll need: Experience with service management systems (ServiceNow or similar) and collaboration toolsExperience in integrating with Oracle Cloud products such as Oracle Integration Cloud, etc.Oracle OVM administration and support on ExadataNetworking configuration on ExadataOracle Enterprise Linux or RedHat Linux administration and support If this role is of interest to you, please#LI-AM1