We are community-led tech recruiters, delivering diverse talent and world-class customer experiences.

TRUST IN SODA

Welcome to Trust in SODA, your go-to recruitment specialist for all things DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and GTM (Go-to-Market). Whether you’re looking for your perfect tech job or hoping to hire best-in-class candidates, our consultants have you covered.

For the last 10 years, we’ve been shaking up recruitment with our community-led approach to talent. As a certified B Corp, we’ve had the pleasure of supporting the world’s businesses with sustainable, personalised, outcome-focused recruitment services across the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, and the USA.

Let’s talk tech. We’re here to build meaningful, long-term partnerships with our clients, candidates, and communities, underpinned by a commitment to our group’s mission: to build diversity, create inclusion and encourage workplace innovation.  

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Trust in SODA have been unlike any other partner we have worked with in bringing the top talent into the business. They go to pains to get to know the business drivers across our wide range of apps, get to know the people, and build an informed opinion on what is going to work and what isn't, overlaying their market expertise with business needs. They deliver, every single time.

 

Ann Roberts, Chief People Officer
Flo Health

OUR RECRUITMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES.

When fluctuating demands make it tough to manage talent, you need an adaptable, cost-sustainable workforce solution. Precise, fast, compliant – Trust in SODA’s recruitment and consulting services are designed to help you thrive at a time of growing complexity. 

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SODA Contract

Fully compliant contract / freelance payrolled resource. Hourly, daily, or statement of work solutions. We are fully compliant across all regions we operate in, including Switzerland, Germany, UK, Ireland and the US. 

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SODA Contract

Fully compliant contract / freelance payrolled resource. Hourly, daily, or statement of work solutions. We are fully compliant across all regions we operate in, including Switzerland, Germany, UK, Ireland and the US. 

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SODA Search
SODA Energy
SODA Max
SODA Contingent
Nearshore Talent Solutions

COUNT ON OUR COMPLIANCE TEAM.

We’re here to Reduce Risk and Alleviate Regulatory Pressures.

Turn data protection and regulatory adherence into strategic advantages. Our dedicated compliance function is equipped with the localised regulatory expertise necessary to help you stay ahead of changing industry standards. We are fully licensed across the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany and the USA, enabling us to support customers with cross-border talent acquisition.

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We are committed to being a community-led recruiter. Our communities are SODA Social and Women in DevOps, as well as our Group communities Pride in Tech, Ex-military Careers, and Ethnicity Speaks.

SODA Social is our pioneering, innovative networking event and online platform, created to bring together technology experts for networking and knowledge-sharing. SODA Social events discuss and debate hot topics, market trends, and future opportunities within the world of technology.

Established in 2017, Women in DevOps is a global movement on a mission to close the DevOps gender gap and inspire the future leaders of the technology world. With over 18,000 followers, we bring together our community via our events programme, through our podcast series, and in our participation in the biggest technology conferences around the world.

Across our communities, our panellists and hosts are thought leaders from both global companies and the most exciting growth organisations within the technology sector.

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LIVE JOBS

County Dublin, Ireland
Technical Business Analyst
Technical Business Analyst (SaaS)We've had a brand new role just go live today with one of our Dublin based clients looking for a Technical Business Analyst who specialises in B2B SaaS environments. Working closely with their Product Manager you'll be focusing on shaping their product and business strategy. You'll need to be someone comfortable communicating and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process and measure performance across their SaaS platform. Key Requirements: Degree in Computer Science or other relevant discipline5 years experience as a BA in a SaaS tech businessStrong SQL SkillsExperience with one or more of Power BI, Tableau, Looker etcExtensive knowledge of Agile Methodologies (SCRUM preferred)Experience in product analytics and supporting agile development teamsExperience working with large datasets and exposure to statistical modelling and forecastingComfortable presenting to senior stakeholdersThis is a hybrid role based in Dublin.If you're experienced in SaaS businesses and feel this could be the best next step in your career, drop your CV across or contact Adam Whitehurst at Soda for more info.
Adam Whitehurst  Adam Whitehurst
Sindlesham, Berkshire, South East, England
OpenShift Architect
OpenShift Architect Duration: Until May 2026 Rate: £525/day (Inside IR35) Clearance: Must be SC eligible (Active SC highly desirable)Location: Wokingham (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week) About the Role We’re looking for a seasoned OpenShift Architect to lead the design, build, and evolution of enterprise-scale OpenShift environments. This is a hands-on architecture role where you’ll shape the future of containerized workloads, drive automation, and enable continuous innovation across a complex hybrid infrastructure. If you thrive in high-performance environments, enjoy solving architectural challenges, and want to make a real impact on mission-critical systems — this is the opportunity for you. What You’ll DoArchitect and Design: Define scalable, secure, and resilient OpenShift architectures — from cluster topology to networking and storage.Migrate and Modernize: Lead seamless migrations of enterprise workloads to OpenShift with minimal downtime.Integrate and Automate: Connect OpenShift with VMware (vSphere, NSX), Pure Storage, and CI/CD toolchains to deliver a cohesive DevOps ecosystem.Secure the Platform: Enforce RBAC, network policies, and compliance standards across environments.Lead and Enable: Guide engineering and operations teams on best practices, optimization, and platform evolution.Continuously Improve: Enhance platform reliability, performance, and automation through continuous iteration.What You’ll BringDeep OpenShift & Kubernetes expertise – architecture, deployment, and scaling in complex environments.Containerization mastery – strong hands-on with Docker and container lifecycle management.VMware know-how – vSphere, vCenter, and NSX integration experience.Networking & Storage fluency – ingress, load balancing, DNS, persistent volumes, and dynamic provisioning.Automation & DevOps mindset – proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, Python, or Bash with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, ArgoCD).Multi-cloud exposure – AWS, Azure, or other IaaS platforms.Solid Linux foundations – expert-level administration and troubleshooting.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Greater London, South East, England
AVP Project Manager
Role Title: AVP Project ManagerLocation: South of ManchesterHybrid: 3 days in officeDuration: Initial 5 monthsRate: £350 - £400 Inside IR35  Job Description:Focused on delivering individual projects, ensuring completion within scope, time, and budget with a more immediate focus. Scope Management: Manages a single project with specific, defined objectives, deadlines, and deliverables. Their focus is on completing the project on time, within scope, and on budget.Strategic Focus: Operates more tactically, focusing on day-to-day management of resources, schedules, and deliverables for their individual project.Time Horizon: Works with a shorter, more defined timeframe as projects have a set beginning and end.Stakeholder Management: Primarily manages stakeholders related to their specific project, ensuring communication and expectations are clear for the project’s deliverables.Risk and Issue Management:  Focuses on risks and issues specific to their project and works to mitigate them within the project’s scope.Resource Management: Manages resources for their individual project, ensuring that the project team has the necessary skills, tools, and time to complete the work.Financial Management: Focuses on managing the budget of their specific project, ensuring it is completed within the financial constraints.Metrics: Measures success based on the timely completion of project deliverables within scope, time, and budget.Change Management: Manages changes that directly impact their specific project, including scope changes, timelines, or resource allocation adjustments.
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
Zürich, Switzerland
Azure Entra ID specialist
Azure Entra ID SpecialistImplementing business cloud strategy. Freelancerscope: design and implement secure identity andaccess solutions for a new Azure tenant in aregulated environmentTechnology - Proven experience with Microsoft Entra ID (AzureActive Directory) in enterprise or regulatedenvironments. - Strong background in implementingRBAC, conditional access, PIM, secure adminpractices, and external access governance. -Demonstrated expertise in access packages,entitlement management, and lifecycle workflows. -Practical experience with Azure AD B2B setup andgovernance in multi-organization or partnerenvironments. - Solid understanding of PCI-DSS andISO 27001 compliance frameworks and theirapplication in identity and access management. -Strong documentation skills with ability to producecompliance-ready deliverables.Technology Strong experience with Cloud Landing Zones and theCloud Adoption Framework"Further needed skillsPreferred Skills - Microsoft certifications such asSC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator), AZ-500(Security Engineer Associate), or SC-100(Cybersecurity Architect). - Experience in regulatedindustries such as finance, healthcare, ormanufacturing. - Familiarity with Zero Trustprinciples and their application in Entra ID. -Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Task DescriptionRole Overview We are seeking a highly skilled EntraID Specialist to design and implement secureidentity and access solutions for a new Azure tenantin a regulated environment. The role is dedicated toMicrosoft Entra ID and will ensure thatauthentication, authorization, and externalcollaboration are built in line with PCI-DSS and ISO27001 standards. The successful candidate willestablish a secure, compliant, and scalable identityplatform that underpins all Azure services andbusiness requirements. Key Responsibilities -Design and implement Entra ID (Azure AD) identityand access management architecture aligned withregulatory and corporate security standards. -Establish and secure administrative accounts andprivileged access workstations, ensuring leastprivilegeand just-in-time access principles areenforced. - Configure and manage role-basedaccess control (RBAC) policies, includingconditional access and privileged identitymanagement (PIM). - Develop and deploy accesspackages, entitlement management, and lifecycleworkflows to standardize and automateonboarding/offboarding. - Implement and governAzure AD B2B (Business-to-Business) collaboration,including external user policies, federation, andguest account lifecycle management. - Ensure thatexternal collaboration through B2B and accesspackages complies with PCI-DSS and ISO 27001requirements. - Collaborate with the Azure platformteam to ensure that identity governance and accesscontrols are fully integrated into landing zones,applications, and services.
Max BinnieMax Binnie
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
BeyondTrust PAM Engineer
BeyondTrust PAM EngineerLocation: Dublin, Remote with some office time Rate: €900 - €1000 per dayDuration: Initial 6 months contract Are you passionate about securing the enterprise of the future? We’re looking for a BeyondTrust PAM Engineer to take ownership of designing, implementing, and optimizing cutting-edge endpoint and privileged access security solutions. If you thrive on solving complex security challenges and enjoy working with world-class technology, this is your chance to make a real impact.What You’ll Do As our BeyondTrust PAM Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of our endpoint protection and identity security strategy. You’ll:Design and deploy BeyondTrust EPM/PMUL across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.Implement least privilege and application control policies to strengthen endpoint defenses.Integrate BeyondTrust PAM with key enterprise systems — including SIEM, IAM, and vulnerability management platforms.Automate onboarding of assets and privileged accounts using APIs and custom scripts.Maintain and optimize PAM infrastructure, policies, and agent performance.Collaborate with security, compliance, and operations teams to align PAM initiatives with Zero Trust principles.What You Bring3–5 years’ experience in endpoint security engineering or PAM.Proven hands-on expertise with BeyondTrust tools — design, deployment, and policy creation.Strong grasp of Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoint management.Experience with Active Directory, Intune, SCCM, or Jamf.Knowledge of Zero Trust and least privilege principles.Scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.Bonus PointsBeyondTrust certifications (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access, etc.)Integration experience with Splunk, Sentinel, or QRadar.Familiarity with compliance frameworks like SOX, PCI-DSS, or ISO 27001.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Zürich, Switzerland
Lead Analytics Engineer (80–100%)
🚀 Lead Analytics Engineer – Data & AI Solutions Team Location: Flexible (Hyrbid in Zurich (3 days per week))  Are you passionate about transforming ideas into data-powered success stories? We’re looking for a Lead Analytics Engineer to join our dynamic Data & AI Solutions Team — someone who thrives at the intersection of analytics, architecture, and AI innovation. In this role, you’ll shape data projects end-to-end — from scoping and design to implementation and delivery — bringing Data Products to life and guiding our journey into the world of agentic AI workflows. 🌟 What You’ll DoTake ownership of analytics initiatives across their full lifecycle — from raw data to production-ready insights.Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines, models, and analytics systems that power decision-making and AI-driven applications.Collaborate closely with business and technical teams to translate complex challenges into data-first solutions.Explore and prototype agentic AI workflows, leveraging LLMs beyond traditional chatbot use cases.Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance across our analytics and engineering teams.Be the “jack of all trades” who can pivot between architecture, coding, modeling, and problem-solving as projects evolve.🧠 What We’re Looking ForA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent hands-on experience.7 years working across the full data lifecycle — from engineering and analytics to architecture and AI/ML deployment.Expertise in SQL and Python, plus experience with modern data platforms such as dbt, Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau, and Kafka.Familiarity with LLMs and ideally hands-on exposure to agentic or autonomous AI workflows.A broad technical toolkit and a curiosity for emerging technologies.Strong collaboration, communication, and storytelling skills — able to simplify the complex.Fluent English (written and spoken).💡 Why Join UsWork on cutting-edge analytics and AI projects with real-world business impact.Collaborate with talented engineers, architects, and data scientists in a supportive environment.Freedom to explore new tools and ideas — we value experimentation and curiosity.Competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning opportunities.Ready to shape the future of Data & AI with us?max.binnie@trustinsoda.com 41415510149
Max BinnieMax Binnie
Remote work, England
IAM Specialist
IAM Specialist – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 7 Months Location: RemoteRate: €800 - €1150 per day Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Identity Services contractor with expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Active Directory (AD), and Microsoft Entra controls and services. The contractor will play a key role in aiding operational resilience, security, and stability of identity directory services. This hands-on technical position requires advanced knowledge in configuring and maintaining IAM systems to enforce IT & security controls. Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain, administer, and optimize Active Directory and Microsoft Entra environments to ensure operational efficiency and security.Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and AD Certificate Authority services to enforce security and compliance requirements.Oversee identity directory services to ensure configurations are aligned with best security practices, partnering with Cyber Defense teams to address vulnerabilities and misconfigurations identified from vulnerability scans and pen tests.Utilize automation and change management tools, including Quest Active Roles and Quest Change Auditor, for streamlined and standardized IAM processes.Implement IT security controls to enforce least privilege principles, ensuring secure IAM frameworks and processes.Manage and configure Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, including BeyondTrust, Entra Privileged Identity Management, and Silverfort.Support identity governance and role-based access management in compliance with regulatory requirements.Act as senior point of escalation to aid resolution of IAM-related issues efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.Aid in the maintenance of documentation for IAM processes, policies, and configurations to support operational continuity and maintain strong configuration management of our critical systems.Required Skills & QualificationsStrong proficiency with Active Directory, including management of GPO policies and AD CA.Hands on experience with Microsoft Entra, including MFA, Single Sign On and adaptive access controls,Expertise in implementing and managing IAM security controls to uphold best practices.Strong understanding of identity governance and role-based access control methodologies.Experience troubleshooting identity related operational issues and security vulnerabilities.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously in a contractor capacity.Practical experience working with Privileged Access Management tools such as BeyondTrust, Entra Privileged Identity Management, and Silverfort.Experience with identity threat detection methodologies desirable.Automate identity-related tasks using PowerShell, Graph API, or automation platforms.Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standards.Preferred QualificationsRelevant industry certifications e.g. relevant Microsoft Certification, CISSP.Familiarity with cloud security frameworks for Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.Experience with identity threat detection and response methodologies.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
IAM Specilaist
IAM Specialist – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 7 Months Location: RemoteRate: €800 - €1150 per day Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Identity Services contractor with expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Active Directory (AD), and Microsoft Entra controls and services. The contractor will play a key role in aiding operational resilience, security, and stability of identity directory services. This hands-on technical position requires advanced knowledge in configuring and maintaining IAM systems to enforce IT & security controls. Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain, administer, and optimize Active Directory and Microsoft Entra environments to ensure operational efficiency and security.Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and AD Certificate Authority services to enforce security and compliance requirements.Oversee identity directory services to ensure configurations are aligned with best security practices, partnering with Cyber Defense teams to address vulnerabilities and misconfigurations identified from vulnerability scans and pen tests.Utilize automation and change management tools, including Quest Active Roles and Quest Change Auditor, for streamlined and standardized IAM processes.Implement IT security controls to enforce least privilege principles, ensuring secure IAM frameworks and processes.Manage and configure Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, including BeyondTrust, Entra Privileged Identity Management, and Silverfort.Support identity governance and role-based access management in compliance with regulatory requirements.Act as senior point of escalation to aid resolution of IAM-related issues efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.Aid in the maintenance of documentation for IAM processes, policies, and configurations to support operational continuity and maintain strong configuration management of our critical systems.Required Skills & QualificationsStrong proficiency with Active Directory, including management of GPO policies and AD CA.Hands on experience with Microsoft Entra, including MFA, Single Sign On and adaptive access controls,Expertise in implementing and managing IAM security controls to uphold best practices.Strong understanding of identity governance and role-based access control methodologies.Experience troubleshooting identity related operational issues and security vulnerabilities.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously in a contractor capacity.Practical experience working with Privileged Access Management tools such as BeyondTrust, Entra Privileged Identity Management, and Silverfort.Experience with identity threat detection methodologies desirable.Automate identity-related tasks using PowerShell, Graph API, or automation platforms.Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standards.Preferred QualificationsRelevant industry certifications e.g. relevant Microsoft Certification, CISSP.Familiarity with cloud security frameworks for Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.Experience with identity threat detection and response methodologies.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters

OUR CUSTOMERS SAY GOOD THINGS ABOUT US

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The SODA team have been great, quick to submit candidates, really responsive on interview requests and offers made. Great Service! Feedback score 10/10. 

Deloitte, Client

Always been very easy to work with, you listen to our requirements, ask the right questions and provide regular updates. You've been successful with a few of our hires over the last few year and made an impact to the teams as well as making my job a lot easier. Feedback score: 10/10.

G. Network, Client

Oliver did an amazing job on our introduction call - tbh I'm generally unimpressed with recruiting firms but Oliver quickly understood our priorities and was highly responsive. Feedback score 10/10. 

Virtasant, Client

Nathan listened, learned, adjusted and delivered, exactly as required, most in recruitment don’t understand this, Nathan just got it, impressive work. Feedback score 10/10. 

DR.PN, Client

Great company, great people, great results! Feedback score 10/10.

Zeal Network, Client

Adam Whitehurst is a great guy, very knowledgeable and gets our requirements. Feedback score 10/10. 

Fidelis Ireland, Client

Trust In Soda has provided create candidates for our company as we start up here in Ireland. It's been our single source of recruitment and we wouldn't be where we are today without the hard work put in by the team. Feedback score 10/10.

Onda.ai, Client

Dom is fantastic, and always now my first port of call when we begin hiring! Feedback score 10/10. 

Bupa, Client

Lauren Langdell made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time. Feedback score 10/10. 

Comave Global, Client
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WHY WE IMPACT REPORT

As we enter our third year of impact reporting, we remain committed to holding ourselves accountable for our mission progress – to build diversity, create inclusion, and encourage workplace innovation.

WHY WE IMPACT REPORT
MAKING AN IMPACT

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world we live in. As a B Corp, we have a responsibility to provide a dependable, sustainable service that creates value for the customers, clients, candidates, and communities we engage with. We are eager to partner with businesses that share our vision of a more equitable future for all.  

To help us work towards a brighter and more sustainable future, we’ve partnered with Green Branch, a specialised project developer of nature-based solutions projects for the Voluntary Carbon Market through reforestation, land restoration, and conservation projects.

MAKING AN IMPACT