Explore Group
About the Company
The Explore Group has been helping companies recruit top talent in the ever-evolving world of technology since 2005. We’ve adapted alongside the changing IT market to become increasingly specialist enabling us to support our customers on their journey through the new digital economy. Our niche divisions of Open Source, Cloud, DevOps, Mobile, Digital Marketing and Technology now provide both candidates and clients with the knowledge, market insight and advice that they need to build great teams now and for the future.
The Technology sector is one of the UK’s leading economic success stories but this can only continue if organisations secure top talent in an increasingly competitive market. Explore has evolved to consistently deliver that top talent through carefully tailored services using leading recruitment technology, candidate attraction techniques, embedding ourselves deeply in our candidates’ world and relentlessly learning the intricacies of supply and demand in each niche.
We believe that our core values of integrity, expertise, partnership, passion and collaboration are also key to helping our customers succeed. We are committed to continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing and try to add value wherever possible for our customers whilst keeping the recruitment process simple and easy
Recruitment will always be a people business and our success is built on the strong long lasting relationships we have with our customers. We always encourage our staff to ‘do the right thing’ from providing an honest and open level of service to delivering on all promises. We also support them through extensive training and coaching to create new ideas, experiment and look at issues in new ways enabling us to unearth new solutions that we can share so everyone has the knowledge and information to succeed
Listed Jobs
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- Explore Group
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- Javascript Developer
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Senior React Developer – Hybrid – Inside IR35
I'm working with a client seeking a Senior React Developer to join their team on a contract basis with an ASAP start!
Key Requirements:
Proven experience as a Lead Engineer in a commercial development team
Expert-level React & JavaScript with broader exposure to tools & frameworks across the stack
Comfortable writing code while also overseeing delivery & handling Business Analyst responsibilities
Cross-squad coordination for PRs, releases, and technical reviews
Translating requirements from the central team & managing updates to leadership
Hands-on experience with lifecycle events (e.g., useEffect) & browser DevTools for debugging & performance optimization
Experience with Adobe Analytics & supporting UAT
Strong CI/CD knowledge & ability to implement best practices (TDD, SOLID, XP)
Mentorship experience, supporting junior engineers & squad leads
Commercial experience working in Agile methodologies
Understanding of AWS cloud technologies & DevOps principles
Contract Details:
6–12 month initial contract on a 2-year project
Hybrid – 2 days a week on-site (non-negotiable)
Inside IR35
ASAP start
If interested, please apply here, and we can arrange a time to speak.
- Company Name
- Explore Group
- Job Title
- DevOps Engineer
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AWS DevOps Engineer - Hybrid - SC Clearance
I'm currently working with a client who are seeking an experienced AWS Engineer who are SC Cleared to join the team on a contractual basis with an ASAP start!
At least 4 years of commercial experience as a DevOps Engineer
AWS Certification would be advantageous
MUST have active SC clearance
6-12 month initial contract on a 2-year project with an ASAP Start
Hybrid (x2 a week on-site non-negotiable)
Inside IR35
If interested, please apply here and we can arrange a time to speak
AWS DevOps Engineer - Hybrid - SC Clearance
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- Explore Group
- Job Title
- Technical Lead
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Technical Lead - Hybrid
An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of AI and Gen AI innovation in the sports and betting industry. We are seeking a Tech Lead to guide and grow a UK-based development team, shaping and delivering next-generation AI-powered products such as predictive analytics platforms, chatbots, and automated sports commentary systems.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of AI and LLM-based products, ensuring they meet standards for performance, scalability, and reliability.
Team Management: Mentor and manage a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.
Project Delivery: Collaborate with Product and Operations to define technical roadmaps, manage timelines, and deliver high-quality solutions.
AI & LLM Innovation: Stay abreast of developments in AI, LLMs, and machine learning, continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Code & Architecture: Drive best practices in development, architecture, code quality, and DevOps.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business leadership to align technical strategy with business goals.
Hiring & Team Growth: Contribute to recruitment efforts and help scale the engineering function as the company grows.
Requirements
5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML engineering.
2+ years managing a technical team and delivering full project lifecycles.
Strong knowledge of LLMs, agents, and vector databases.
Proficient programming skills, ideally in Python.
Proven ability to drive innovation while aligning tech with business needs.
Experience in fast-paced, product-focused environments.
Passion or interest in sports or esports is a plus.
Degree (MS/PhD preferred) in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
What’s on Offer
£100,000 base salary + 20% bonus
Hybrid working model (London-based)
Lead technical vision in a high-impact, AI-driven company
Work with cutting-edge technologies in a niche, rapidly evolving domain
Clear progression opportunities as the company scales
Ready to lead a high-performing AI team and make an impact in the world of sports tech?
Apply now or reach out for more details.
Technical Lead - Hybrid
- Company Name
- Explore Group
- Job Title
- Senior Software Engineer
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We are working with a fast-growing company in the marketing technology space that are expanding its engineering team. They are seeking a Full-Stack Ruby on Rails Engineer to help build scalable, high-performance solutions for leading global brands. The ideal candidate has strong Ruby on Rails experience, writes clean, efficient code, and thrives in a dynamic environment.
Location: Hybrid, London
Interview: 2 stage process
Term: Perm
Must-Have Skills:
5+ years of hands-on experience in Ruby on Rails development, with an emphasis on high-performance applications.
Experience in building front-end applications using Hotwire, Stimulus
Expertise in Git for version control and working with CI/CD pipelines.
Experience working with Rails 6 & 7
Familiarity with Tailwind CSS
Solid understanding of PostgreSQL and MySQL database management.
Experience working within ecommerce industry
If you or anyone you know has the right skills and experience, feel free to contact me at ashur.caynes@exploreltd.com and share your latest CV.
Looking forward to connecting!