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AI applied software used for defence prototypes and embedded products This AI start-up is recruiting across a number of areas including software engineers. They will consider recent graduates or more experienced software engineers who are either immediately available or have a short notice period. The company are working on innovative AI based vision and sensing systems, and look to produce further prototype applications. The proprietary technology focuses on autonomous adaptation enabling their devices to be used flexibly in different scenarios and environments without the need for additional human intervention. They are working on both software and hardware aspects of these product technologies. Requirements: - 1st / 2.1 degree in Computer Science, Physics, Electronics Engineering or similar from a top 50 ranked UK university (or similar). A PhD would be a bonus. - Demonstrable industry experience (such as summer long internships, year-in-industry or employment after graduation) in software engineering ideally including release of productised code. - Experience with Python using ML related libraries and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), ideally for rugged vision systems or other hardware related area. - Any exposure to embedded / control systems, algorithm development, mobile application development would be desirable. Candidates must have unrestricted rights to work in the UK (applicants requiring sponsorship or are on visas will not be progressed). Further, as projects are defence-focussed, candidates must be able to pass security clearance. The role would be fully onsite, so candidates are expected to live relatively close by (offices are commutable by car from Cambridge, Royston, Letchworth, Harlow, Braintree, Welwyn and surrounding areas). Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27613 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.

Varied technical projects in software for defence / AI applications This start-up defence company are developing technologies that utilise AI at the heart of their products. They are currently growing and are looking to recruit a number of roles including for a Software Engineer to join their team. As their next Software Engineer hire, you would join a small, growing team that are working on early-stage prototypes as well as more mature product technologies. The position is fully hands-on and requires a good sense of understanding and experience for task prioritisation, as well as ability to work on projects concurrently. Requirements: 1st / 2.1 in Computer Science or similar (MSc or PhD would be desirable). Extensive demonstrable experience using Python for complex prototyping and / or production code. Must have the aptitude to pick up new languages and technologies when needed. Experience with hardware devices or sensors. Any experience with embedded systems, mobile OS or computer networking would be beneficial. Experience with deep-learning frameworks (TensorFlow or PyTorch) would be desirable. Exposure to computational statistics, algorithm development or machine learning optimisation would be a bonus. Due to projects being related to defence applications, candidates must be British nationals, resident in the UK for the past 5 years and eligible for security clearance. The offices are based south of Cambridge and this role would require candidates to be based fully onsite. In return, as well as a competitive salary, you will get to work on interesting projects that will challenge you technically and allow you to develop your skills and knowledge with like-minded engineers. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call (phone number removed) or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27535 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.

PLC Software Engineer Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Location: Berkshire (Hybrid 2 Days Onsite) Job Type: Permanent Full Time What's on Offer £40,000 - £50,000 salary Hybrid working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Private healthcare Company pension Work on innovative clean energy technology Genuine ownership of PLC software Long-term product development rather than project-based work The Role As a PLC Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of a live TwinCAT 3 PLC platform used on industrial equipment across the UK. You'll develop new software, improve existing control systems, commission equipment, fault-find on live systems and work closely with electrical, process and software engineers. This is a long-term product development role where you'll see your software running on real-world industrial equipment. Key Responsibilities Develop TwinCAT 3 Structured Text software Write PLC logic, sequences, alarms and interlocks Commission industrial control systems Diagnose and resolve faults remotely and on-site Support and improve existing PLC software Work closely with electrical, process and software engineers Produce and maintain technical documentation What We're Looking For Commercial experience programming in Structured Text (IEC (phone number removed) Experience supporting live industrial control systems Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics Hands-on commissioning and fault-finding experience Full right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available) Desirable Experience Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 EtherCAT Modbus CAN ADS SCADA or Remote Telemetry TwinSAFE IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 ATEX Git CODESYS C Python HMI Development If you're a PLC Software Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership, work on innovative technology and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today if you're an experienced PLC Software Engineer ready for your next challenge. PLC Software Engineer Berkshire Hybrid £40,000 - £50,000

Applications Engineer (Electron Microscopy) Liverpool - Hybrid 42,000 - 50,000 + Start Up Opportunity with potential Share Options in the future + Pension + Benefits Are you an Applications Engineer with knowledge of Electron Microscopy (specifically STEM) looking for a unique opportunity for a start-up company where you will play a key role in their ongoing success? On offer is a completely unique and varied position for a company that have built a disruptive solution which can change the industry. This forward thinking company have clear growth plans whilst recently winning a respected industry award for innovation. For the right person there will even be Share Options in the future so you will be rewarded for your contribution to the company achieving its goals. This role would suit someone with STEM knowledge who is confident in a customer facing, sales and applications based role. The Role: Act as the go-to technical contact for customers, supporting them with setup, troubleshooting, and day-to-day use Run demos, training sessions, and workshops to help users get the most out of the software Work closely with R&D and sales to turn customer feedback into product improvements and support pre-sales activities Test new releases, improve documentation, and stay up to date with the latest in electron microscopy Travel up to 30% with the rest of the time in the Liverpool facility with some hybrid working The Person: Must have a relevant understanding of Electron Microscopy (STEM, TEM or related imaging systems) Experience in Python and typical image processing workflows utilised in electron microscopy You will ideally have experience working in materials science or life sciences using electron microscopy Happy to join a start up with clear financial backing where you will play a huge role in the success of the business Reference Number :BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Graduate Technical Engineer (Software Engineering Pathway) x 5 - Berkshire 35,000- 38,000 + Excellent Career Development Berkshire Hybrid Launch Your Career in Software Engineering Are you a high-achieving STEM graduate looking to build a career in Software Engineering? Our client is an award-winning technology company developing innovative software solutions used by organisations across the UK and internationally. As a Graduate Technical Engineer, you'll join a structured development programme designed to give you hands-on experience across cutting-edge technologies, with a clear pathway into Software Engineering. From day one, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, supporting real enterprise systems while developing the technical skills needed to progress your career. What You'll Be Doing, as a, Graduate Technical Engineer Investigating and resolving technical issues across enterprise software platforms. Supporting system analysis, diagnostics and performance improvements. Working with cloud-based applications and enterprise technologies. Assisting Software Engineers with system behaviour analysis and troubleshooting. Communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical users. Contributing to continuous improvements across products and services. As a Graduate Technical Engineer : You'll Gain Exposure To Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) Natural Language Processing (NLP) SaaS & Cloud Technologies IoT / M2M Solutions Unified Communications & Contact Centre Technologies IT Security & Enterprise Infrastructure You'll also have the opportunity to develop your programming skills in technologies including: Python JavaScript TypeScript React C# .NET Java C++ We're Looking For A 2:1 or above in a STEM subject such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar. Strong A-Level results (A-C) or BTEC Distinction. Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability. A genuine passion for technology and software development. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Desirable Exposure to one or more programming languages. Basic understanding of SQL or databases. Personal software projects, GitHub portfolio or coding experience. What's on Offer Structured pathway into Software Engineering. Hands-on experience with enterprise software and cloud technologies. Mentoring from experienced engineers. Exposure to complex, business-critical systems. A collaborative environment focused on learning, development and long-term career progression.

Engineering Lead - Digital Tools & Partnerships Up to 500 p/d (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working 6 months initially My client is a leading consultancy seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to support the Digital Tools & Partnerships workstream within a large-scale enterprise transformation programme. You'll be responsible for providing technical leadership across multiple engineering teams, driving engineering standards, overseeing complex integrations, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable cloud-native solutions. Job Responsibilities: Provide engineering leadership and technical oversight across multiple delivery teams. Define, implement, and enforce engineering standards, development processes, and architecture best practices. Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges and critical production issues. Support the design and delivery of enterprise integrations involving Sage and other business-critical systems. Guide implementation of scalable integration patterns across APIs, middleware, event-driven platforms, and external systems. Collaborate with architects, product teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery. Drive best practices across software engineering, DevOps, observability, resiliency, and operational excellence. Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design assessments. Provide technical mentoring and hands-on guidance to engineering teams. Contribute directly to troubleshooting, prototyping, solution development, and implementation activities where required. Support engineering modernisation initiatives and continuous improvement across tooling and delivery practices. Key Requirements: Proven experience as an Engineering Lead, Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, or similar senior technical role. Strong background in backend software engineering and enterprise integration. Experience designing and implementing APIs, microservices, middleware solutions, and event-driven architectures. Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as Sage, ERP, finance, or business-critical systems. Strong knowledge of AWS and cloud-native architectures. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices. Experience with Python and/or other modern backend programming languages. Strong understanding of distributed systems, application resiliency, and operational support. Experience conducting architecture reviews, technical governance, and engineering quality assurance. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities. Ability to remain hands-on while leading multiple engineering teams. Desirable: Experience within Banking, Financial Services, or large-scale enterprise transformation programmes. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and site reliability practices. Experience supporting geographically distributed engineering teams. Exposure to AI-enabled engineering tools, automation frameworks, or developer productivity tooling. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Application Security Engineer to join a well-established health research organisation and charity that supports large-scale medical research to improve disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment. As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you will play a key part in integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle, working alongside engineering and cloud teams to build, improve and maintain secure applications, platforms and deployment processes. This is not a traditional vulnerability management role, it is a hands-on Application Security role centred on secure design, CI/CD security, cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, API security, code analysis, security-as-code and supporting development teams to build secure applications. This is a full-time permanent role, working on a hybrid basis with a Central London office location, offering a salary from £70,000 per annum and an excellent benefits package. Visa sponsorship is not available. You will be responsible for Working closely with engineering and architecture teams to promote secure development from the earliest stages of delivery. Implementing and maintaining application security testing solutions, enabling developers to identify and remediate security risks. Enhancing secure development processes by integrating security controls throughout CI/CD pipelines. Strengthening the security of GitHub Actions and comparable continuous integration and deployment platforms. Providing technical guidance on secure API design and protecting externally accessible systems. Supporting the security of Azure cloud infrastructure, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Assisting with the protection of cloud-hosted data platforms and associated technologies. Developing and maintaining security-as-code and policy-as-code using appropriate tooling. Automating security processes through infrastructure-as-code and scripting technologies. Producing and maintaining technical documentation, security procedures and service documentation. Supporting development teams with the adoption and integration of security tooling and best practices. Contributing to wider cyber security initiatives, including threat modelling and compliance activities. What we are looking for: Previously worked as a Senior Application Security Engineer, Lead Application Security Engineer, Principal Application Security Engineer, Application Security Engineer, Senior Product Security Engineer, Product Security Engineer, Senior DevSecOps Engineer, DevSecOps Engineer, Application Security Consultant or in a similar role. Hands-on experience embedding application security into the SDLC Experience securing APIs, internet-facing services, and Kubernetes (preferably AKS) and containerised environments Experience working with engineering teams and implementing security testing tools (SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA) Knowledge of security automation, security-/policy-as-code, and secure engineering practices (code review, testing, source control, documentation) Familiar with CI/CD tools such as GitHub and GitHub Actions Highly skilled in Terraform and Python Strong understanding of Azure security controls and cloud security governance Experience with threat modelling in software engineering contexts Knowledge of ISO 27001 and its relevance to secure engineering Familiar with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies Eligible to work in the UK This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Application Security Engineer where you can make a meaningful impact on the safe and effective adoption of emerging technologies. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources are an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) AWS Kubernetes Fully Remote (UK) 24/7 Shift Pattern (28-day rota including days & nights) Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Build resilient cloud platforms that support critical national services. We're recruiting Site Reliability Engineers to join a global leader in AI-powered customer experience and cloud technology. Following the award of a major government programme, they're expanding their engineering teams to build and support highly secure, cloud-native platforms that deliver sensitive communication services. This is an opportunity to join an organisation investing heavily in modern cloud engineering, automation and reliability. Working as part of a collaborative SRE team, you'll help ensure large-scale production environments remain secure, available and resilient, whilst continuously improving the way they're operated through automation and engineering best practice. If you enjoy solving production challenges, improving reliability and automating away operational toil, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing Monitoring and maintaining highly available production platforms running in AWS Responding to and managing production incidents across a 24/7 service Investigating complex technical issues and restoring services quickly and effectively Developing automation to reduce manual operational tasks and improve platform resilience Building and improving monitoring, alerting and observability across cloud environments Working alongside Software, Platform, Cloud and Security Engineers to improve reliability and operational excellence Contributing to post-incident reviews and driving continuous service improvements Supporting containerised workloads using Kubernetes and Docker What we're looking for You'll ideally have experience in a Site Reliability Engineering, Production Engineering, Cloud Operations or NOC environment with exposure to: Linux systems administration AWS cloud infrastructure Kubernetes and Docker Production support and incident management Python, Bash or Go scripting Monitoring and observability platforms such as Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, Splunk or CloudWatch Networking fundamentals including DNS, TCP/IP and load balancing A passion for automation, continuous improvement and operational excellence Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), SRE principles (SLIs, SLOs), or regulated environments would be beneficial but isn't essential. Why join? This is far more than a traditional NOC role. You'll be joining an engineering-led organisation where reliability, automation and continuous improvement sit at the heart of the platform. Rather than simply responding to incidents, you'll work to prevent them by improving systems, automating operational processes and helping shape the future of highly resilient cloud services. If you're passionate about building reliable cloud platforms and enjoy solving complex technical problems in large-scale production environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Dave Carlisle at Spectrum IT Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Our client is a Global FinTech with offices around the world inc Bristol and London in the UK . This AI Deployment Strategist role can be based out of Bristol or London offices. Ideally 3 days per week in the office but we could be a little bit more flexible for the ideal candidate. Location: London or Bristol - Hybrid, 3 days in the office Salary: range to - £130,000 p/a dependent on experience + excellent benefits They are looking for an AI Deployment Strategist .An embedded builder-consultant who partners with business units to identify AI automation opportunities and builds them. You will lead discovery, develop agents, own deployment, and drive adoption across the organisation. This is not a strategy-only role; you will be building and shipping solutions alongside stakeholders. Working across teams such as ops, finance, sales, and support, you will translate business problems into working AI solutions, collaborating closely with the AI Deployment Engineer where deep infrastructure is required. Job Responsibilities • Partner with business units to identify and scope high-impact AI and automation opportunities • Lead discovery and scoping sessions, then build the solution yourself • Design and develop AI agents and workflows using Python and LLM frameworks • Work with the AI Deployment Engineer to hand off anything requiring deep infrastructure • Own post-deployment adoption: training, feedback loops, and iteration • Build a library of reusable agent components and playbooks • Proactively surface new automation opportunities across the business Key Skills • Python & LLM agent frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, LlamaIndex) • Prompt engineering & RAG pipelines • Business analysis & stakeholder management • Process mapping & workshop facilitation • Microsoft 365 & Microsoft Copilot No-code/low-code tooling (Zapier, Make) Desirable Skills • Experience in a deployment or implementation-focused technical role • Familiarity with RPA tools • Product management or solutions engineering background • Claude Code, Claude Cowork, or Claude Skills Experience • 3 5 years in a role blending business problem-solving with hands-on technical building solutions engineering, technical consulting, or a deployment/implementation role. • Able to design and build working AI agents and automation workflows independently using agent frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, LlamaIndex, or similar) and / or tools such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Claude Skills etc. • Strong enough technically to assess feasibility and scope what is buildable; commercially sharp enough to prioritise what is worth building. • Familiarity with LLMs, RAG pipelines, tool/function calling, and integrating AI into real business workflows. • Proven ability to lead discovery workshops and translate complex business problems into clear, executable briefs. • Comfortable owning a project end-to-end: discovery ? build ? deploy ? adoption. • Excellent stakeholder management able to run a workshop with a sceptical ops team and earn trust quickly. Comfortable with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot. Familiarity with AI productivity tools including Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Claude Skills is a plus. • Nice to have: no-code/low-code tools (Zapier, Make, Power Automate) for rapid prototyping alongside coded solutions. • Background or experience as software engineer for 1-2 years Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field, or equivalent practical experience Python & LLM agent frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, LlamaIndex) • Prompt engineering & RAG pipelines • Business analysis & stakeholder management • Process mapping & workshop facilitation • Microsoft 365 & Microsoft Copilot No-code/low-code tooling (Zapier, Make)Python & LLM agent frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, LlamaIndex) • Prompt engineering & RAG pipelines • Business analysis & stakeholder management • Process mapping & workshop facilitation • Microsoft 365 & Microsoft Copilot No-code/low-code tooling (Zapier, Make) AI AI AI artificial Intelligence london bristol bristol london uk hybrid finance banking fintech fintech artificial Intelligence artificial Intelligence

Principal Platform Engineer - Ref: 1733 Initial contract until 27/12/26 98.82ph, UMB, inside IR35 Yeovil - Full time onsite Please note, DV clearance is required for this positon and the programme will have "UK Eyes Only" restrictions. Your Impact Are you ready to take on complex technical challenges at the forefront of cyber and platform engineering? At Leonardo, our Principal Platform Engineers are hands-on experts who shape the design, integration, and delivery of secure platforms that keep our customers' missions running. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Principal Platform Engineer Act as the technical authority on one of our platform engineering domains (e.g. virtualisation) providing specialist domain expertise to projects and programmes. Lead the design and implementation of secure platforms across on-premise environments. Capture, analyse, and interpret complex customer requirements to drive system design and architecture. Develop high- and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with secure-by-design principles. Take ownership of technical delivery within work packages, including planning, estimation, and progress reporting. Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior engineers, raising technical capability across the community. Provide input to technology strategies, feasibility studies, and innovation projects. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and justifying design decisions. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise across multiple platform domains, with a track record of delivering secure solutions. The ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentorship. A problem-solving mindset, able to innovate and recommend the best approach for complex challenges. Core areas (must have): Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stack (vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, Aria Suite) Design, build and operation of software-defined datacentre platforms Network virtualisation and micro-segmentation concepts (NSX, platform-integrated) Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform) Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle Integration of compute, storage, and network layers into a unified platform Delivery within secure / enterprise / defence environments Desirable: VCAP certifcation Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code Experience integrating enterprise services (Active Directory, PKI, monitoring, SIEM) Hands-on use of DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines VxRail and hyper-converged infrastructure Automation of VCF lifecycle (patching, upgrades, deployment) Integration with enterprise identity and security services (AD, PKI, PAM) Containerisation platforms (Kubernetes, Docker)

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Hybrid (3/2) Salary: £60-70K + bonus We're looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead firmware development and drive delivery of embedded products . You'll manage key projects , mentor engineers, and work closely with architecture and leadership teams to shape how products are built for the future. About the Role You'll own project delivery across firmware development - from requirements and design through production. This is a technical leadership position where you'll drive innovation, mentor engineers, and contribute to our product strategy. Your day-to-day: Lead firmware development projects across multiple platforms and device types Work with our architecture team on technical design decisions and implementation Manage project delivery and technical timelines in collaboration with the engineering manager Mentor and develop junior engineers, helping them grow technically Collaborate with hardware, product, and leadership teams Research emerging technologies and evaluate new approaches for our products Drive improvements in our development practices version control, testing, CI/CD Support product certification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance You'll be someone teams rely on for technical depth and delivery raising the bar for embedded systems excellence. What We're Looking For Core requirements: Demonstrable experience in embedded systems firmware development with proven technical leadership Strong and substantial expertise in Embedded C/C++ Hands-on experience with RTOS-based development (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or equivalent) Microcontroller/SoC experience (ARM Cortex M, ESP32 or similar) Wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, WiFi, LoRa or others) Full product lifecycle experience from requirements through production BEng/BSc in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities effectively Git and collaborative development workflows Detail-oriented with genuine commitment to code quality and testing Nice-to-have: PCB design (Altium) or hardware design experience Medical device or safety-critical systems background Hands-on electronics soldering, breadboarding, circuit design Linux systems and embedded Linux development Python or scripting for test automation IoT ecosystems and sensor networks MSc/MEng qualification Published technical work or open-source contributions Why This Role You'll work with a team that values engineering excellence . There's real technical depth. You'll have autonomy over your projects , work alongside architects and leadership, and build sustainable systems . This is about solving problems properly, not cutting corners. You'll mentor engineers, see your work in deployed products, and actually get to think about what good embedded systems design looks like rather than fighting fire all day. What's on Offer Permanent, full-time position Opportunity to lead technically and mentor a team Involvement in product strategy and technology decisions Exposure to real-world embedded systems challenges (IoT, wireless, medical devices, etc.) Work alongside engineers who care about doing things right About You You're an engineer who cares about quality . You've shipped products , led projects , and understand what makes robust embedded systems. You're not afraid to challenge the status quo and push for better processes. You communicate clearly both with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. You're genuinely interested in embedded systems and want to work somewhere that values depth . If this sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you! If this role doesn t quite align with your experience or career goals, get in touch with Verso Recruitment Group - we d be happy to discuss other opportunities that may be a better fit.

Senior Software Engineer (ML Systems) Title : Senior Software Engineer (ML Systems) Company : Deep Technology Organisation Location : London Pay : Up to 120,000 Company : A deeply technical organisation is investing heavily in the future of large-scale intelligent systems. They are assembling a small group of exceptional engineers and researchers to tackle some of the most challenging problems at the intersection of software, hardware and performance engineering. The team focuses on understanding how complex distributed systems behave at scale, using measurement, modelling and simulation to guide design decisions long before systems are deployed. In you, they hope to find a strong systems engineer with experience building or analysing high-performance computing platforms, distributed infrastructure, or machine learning systems. You will work alongside experts across software, infrastructure and research to shape the next generation of large-scale compute systems. There is significant scope to influence both technical direction and the growth of the team. Role : You will build models that simulate the behaviour of large-scale compute systems, helping teams understand performance, scalability and efficiency before making architectural decisions. This is a deeply technical role where you will: Design and build simulation frameworks for complex distributed systems Model compute, memory and communication behaviour across large-scale workloads Analyse bottlenecks and evaluate architectural trade-offs Run benchmarks and performance experiments on production-grade systems Validate simulation results against real-world measurements Partner with software, infrastructure and research teams to ensure models reflect practical constraints Produce clear technical recommendations backed by data and analysis About you: Strong computer science fundamentals with a solid understanding of systems design and performance Experience working with distributed systems, high-performance computing, or machine learning infrastructure Strong analytical skills and an interest in modelling complex systems Experience benchmarking and profiling large-scale workloads Understanding of parallel and distributed execution concepts Excellent programming skills in Python, C++ and/or Rust Comfortable working across software and infrastructure boundaries Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly This is an opportunity to work on problems that sit at the intersection of software, systems and performance engineering, helping shape the design of highly sophisticated computing platforms. Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch for more information.

We're working with a forward-thinking technology company looking to hire a Graduate / Junior Software Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience across a modern infrastructure stack, working on systems that are scalable, secure, and highly available. This is a hybrid role with the requirement to be in the London office 2 days per week. The Role You'll support the reliability and performance of core systems, with responsibilities including: Automating and improving DevOps workflows Monitoring systems and responding to incidents Troubleshooting infrastructure issues and performing root cause analysis Supporting secure, scalable deployments Collaborating with developers to enhance the deployment process Documenting systems and processes About You Strong academic background (Computer Science or similar preferred) - Ideally from Russell Group University Experience with Python or another object-oriented language Good Linux/UNIX knowledge and interest in infrastructure Curious, proactive, and a strong problem solver Able to work both independently and as part of a team Tech Stack Python, C++, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, LXC/LXD, Grafana, Prometheus Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Salary: 80,000 - 90,000 per annum Location: London What the role covers: Designing, developing, optimizing, and enhancing a GenAI prompt security platform to protect firm AI/LLM-based applications from adversarial attacks and prompt injections. Building and automating a security testing framework to validate protection mechanisms for various LLM use cases. Owning solutions that are expected to operate and perform at scale across the organisation. Collaboration with multiple stakeholders and partners across Engineering and Operations as well as partner teams within the wider Citi organisation, across different time zones. Job Skills/ Qualifications: Highly motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Good oral and written communication skills 7+ years of relevant industry work experience Experience of the full lifecycle of design, implementation and running of enterprise software solutions involving cross functional team collaboration Expertise in a major programming language such as Python and/or Go, and associated tooling (Git, Maven, IDEs, Jenkins etc) Expertise in designing and implementing secure APIs and libraries. Experience in Generative AI, LLM frameworks, LLM prompt engineering and/or adversarial testing is a bonus. Experience with Cyber engineering and Operations, which could include DevSecOps or MLSecOps. Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, scaling) of new and current systems Experience in containerized deployment (Kubernetes, OpenShift etc).

Senior Software Engineer Northampton 45-55k My client is an engineering-led technology company specialising in intelligent imaging and connected systems, developing innovative products that combine software, hardware, data processing, and cloud-based services Rather than focusing solely on individual software components, they design and develop complete end-to-end products intended for deployment in real-world environments. The Opportunity They are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and taking ownership of delivering practical, robust solutions. This is a broad, product-focused engineering role suited to someone who can move comfortably across multiple technologies, understand the bigger picture, and make sound technical decisions that balance engineering quality with commercial objectives. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain software Take ownership of technical projects from concept through to deployment. Develop solutions across embedded, backend, cloud and web technologies. Build and enhance Linux-based edge computing systems. Integrate software with cameras, sensors, and other hardware systems. Evaluate and adopt modern development tools, including AI-assisted development workflows where appropriate. Contribute to technical architecture, system design, and engineering best practices. Required Skills & Experience Proficiency in C and C++. Experience developing applications in Python. Experience with JavaScript and modern web development frameworks. Strong Linux development experience. Experience working with embedded systems, edge computing devices, or hardware-integrated products. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable / Bonus Skills Experience with video capture, processing and streaming technologies. Cloud platform development and deployment experience. Experience building cloud-connected edge devices. Exposure to real-time systems. Practical use of AI-assisted development tools and LLMs within software engineering workflows. This is an opportunity to work on genuinely varied and challenging projects where your contribution will directly influence products used in real-world environments. You will join a small, highly capable team developing innovative vision-based systems and will have the freedom to make technical decisions, take ownership of outcomes, and help shape the future direction of our products and platforms.

AI Engineer (Machine Learning & NLP) Location: Fully Remote (UK) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + Benefits Type: Permanent Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position. The Opportunity We're looking for an AI Engineer to join an innovative team building cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale AI platforms, helping to productionise machine learning models and develop cloud-native systems that power intelligent applications. You'll work closely with Data Scientists and Engineering teams to design, build and deploy scalable AI services, with a particular focus on Machine Learning, NLP and Large Language Models (LLMs). Key Responsibilities Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and AI processing workflows. Develop, deploy and optimise RESTful APIs and microservices for AI model serving. Design cloud-native backend systems following enterprise architecture best practices. Partner with Data Scientists to productionise Machine Learning and NLP models. Improve system reliability, scalability, observability, security and performance. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and Infrastructure as Code. Develop integrations that improve interoperability across enterprise systems. Support internal and external consumption of AI models and data services. Translate technical requirements into robust, scalable engineering solutions. Skills & Experience We're looking for someone with experience across backend engineering and modern AI technologies, including: Degree (BS, MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline. 4+ years' commercial experience in Backend Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering or Data Engineering. Strong Python development experience. Experience with FastAPI, Flask or Django. Building and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices. Strong SQL skills with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases. Experience working within AWS and/or Azure cloud environments. Knowledge of distributed systems and scalable architectures. Commercial experience with Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP) or AI applications. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and containerised deployments. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance, reliability and maintainability. Excellent communication skills and fluent English. Desirable Experience Experience with any of the following would be highly beneficial: Large Language Models (LLMs) Transformers PyTorch Databricks Kubernetes Terraform Kafka Knowledge Graphs MLOps and model deployment best practices Technology Stack Python FastAPI SQL / PostgreSQL PyTorch Transformers / LLMs Databricks Terraform Kubernetes AWS & Azure Kafka Git CI/CD Knowledge Graph What's on Offer Fully remote working within the UK Salary between 60,000 - 70,000 Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI, Machine Learning and NLP projects Modern cloud-native technology environment Collaborative engineering culture with opportunities for learning and career progression Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Title:QA Automation Engineer - GenAI Experience Location: Burgess Hill - 5 days per week onsite Salary/Rate: 295 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 03/08/2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer with GenAI knowledge to join their team for a six-month contract. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Generative AI, modern automation frameworks, and hands-on AI experience. The ideal candidate will drive quality assurance initiatives using cutting-edge technologies and AI-powered testing solutions. ? Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Python, JavaScript, and Playwright ? Implement AI-powered testing solutions to enhance test coverage and efficiency ? Create and execute API tests using RestAssured or Karate frameworks ? Collaborate with development teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC ? Analyze test results and provide actionable insights ? Mentor junior team members on automation best practices ? Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: ? Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts and applications in software testing ? Experience implementing AI-driven test automation solutions ? Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI model integration Python - MUST HAVE ? Proficient in Python programming for test automation and scripting ? Experience with Python testing frameworks (pytest, unittest) ? Ability to develop custom automation utilities and tools JavaScript - GOOD TO HAVE ? Strong JavaScript/TypeScript programming skills ? Experience with Node.js ecosystem for testing ? Understanding of modern ES6+ features Playwright - MUST HAVE ? Hands-on experience with Playwright for end-to-end testing ? Cross-browser testing implementation ? Page Object Model design patterns ? API testing capabilities within Playwright RestAssured / Karate - GOOD TO HAVE ? Expertise in API testing using RestAssured (Java) or Karate framework ? RESTful API validation and automation ? Data-driven testing and BDD approach ? JSON/XML response validation Hands-on AI Experience ? Hands-on experience integrating AI into testing workflows ? Understanding of AI/ML testing challenges and solutions ? Experience with AI-powered test generation or analysis tools ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ? Strong experience in software testing and automation ? Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices ? Experience with version control systems (Git) ? Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills ? Strong communication and collaboration abilities ? Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment NICE TO HAVE ? Experience in financial services or payments industry ? Knowledge of security testing practices ? Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) ? Performance testing experience If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Please only apply if you have deep experience of working in the Life Sciences/Biotech industry Your new role The Director, Agentic AI Platform & Engineering owns the technical platform on which the businesses' AI agents are built and operated: the AWS-based agentic automation stack (Amazon Bedrock / AgentCore and related services). This is a hands-on engineering role reporting to the Senior Director, Head of Artificial Intelligence, and does not currently have direct reports. The role works through existing functions rather than duplicating them: Infrastructure for AWS accounts, networking, and cloud operations; Security for identity, access, and data protection; and Data / enterprise systems teams for Snowflake and system integrations. Key Responsibilities Own the internal implementation and architecture of Amazon Bedrock / AgentCore and related AWS services as the businesses single enterprise agentic automation platform. Design and own runtime governance components: guardrails, evaluation harnesses, automated regression testing, observability, logging, and prompt/tool/model versioning. Build and maintain reusable agent templates and platform engineering patterns so new agents are faster, cheaper, and safer to deliver. Own the tool/action architecture, including APIs and Lambda / Step Functions / EventBridge patterns, ensuring agents access enterprise systems through narrow, approved tools rather than broad credentials. What you'll need to succeed 10-12 years in software or platform engineering, including recent delivery of production LLM applications (RAG, tool calling, agents, evaluations). Deep AWS expertise (IAM, Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, CloudWatch), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CDK), and CI/CD practice. Strong proficiency in Python or a comparable language, with a sound engineering discipline. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

We're recruiting for an exciting MedTech startup developing innovative technology that aims to transform early disease detection. They're looking for a hands-on Firmware Engineer to join their engineering team on an initial three-month contract, working closely with scientists to improve the software and firmware that controls laboratory hardware. The Role You'll take ownership of an existing Python application, improving reliability, debugging hardware and software issues, adding new features and supporting the scientists who use it every day. Responsibilities Develop and maintain Python applications. Work across embedded firmware and hardware interfaces. Debug software and hardware communication issues. Improve system performance and reliability. Develop and execute firmware-level tests. Work directly with scientists to deliver new functionality. Essential Skills Python Embedded C/C++ Embedded systems experience Serial, USB or similar hardware communication Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Git Experience with PyQt, Streamlit, electronics, laboratory instrumentation or TDD would be advantageous. What's on Offer 350- 400 per day Initial 3-month contract Immediate start Fully onsite in King's Cross, London Opportunity to work on genuinely innovative healthcare technology If you're an experienced Firmware Engineer looking for your next contract, apply today with your latest CV