Lead High Voltage Commissioning Engineer SEARCH are looking for aLead High Voltage Commissioning Engineer for a leading provider of electrical engineering solutions specialising in high voltage substations and power systems. You will be working on prestige projects for SSE and National Grid. As they expand operations, they are seeking highly skilled and experienced High Voltage Substation Commissioning Engineers to lead commissioning programs and site teams. As the High Voltage Substation Commissioning Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful commissioning of high voltage substations for our clients, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and quality. You will be responsible for leading commissioning programs and site teams, collaborating closely with SSE, National Grid, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals. Lead and manage commissioning teams to ensure the safe and successful commissioning of high voltage substations. Develop comprehensive commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures, adhering to industry standards and best practices. Oversee all commissioning activities, including high/low voltage equipment testing, system energisation, and performance validation. Champion a culture of safety within the commissioning team, emphasis on safe systems of work and adherence to safety protocols. Ensure compliance with industry safety standards, client-specific safety requirements, and applicable regulations. Serve as a primary point of contact for client interactions and address any commissioning-related concerns or inquiries. Extensive knowledge and commissioning experience working on Substation Voltages from 132kV up to 400kV Detailed knowledge of PC driven automatic control systems enabling remote operation of EHV substations Experience in writing and reviewing complex commissioning switching programs (CSP) to facilitate high voltage stage 2 energisation of equipment. Live on load testing, Delayed Auto Reclose (DAR) testing & phasing out of newly energised equipment once connected to the HV electricity system. Proven track record working with our preferred clients Scottish and Southern Energy, Scottish Power Energy Networks and National Grid Providing comprehensive progress updates on commissioning activities both internally and externally Operate within a high-pressure electrical substation setting, adept at addressing complex challenges and managing associated risks Fast thinking and dynamic Conduct extensive testing of HV systems, including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, relays and protective devices to ensure correct functionality. Conduct extensive testing of LV and substation auxiliary systems, including LVAC boards, Back up Deisel Generator schemes. Implement and enforce rigorous safety protocols. Maintain detailed records of commissioning activities, test results and equipment specs ensuring accuracy and compliance Inspect HV equipment for defects wear and tear and any performance issues. Identify and resolve technical issues and anomalies during commissioning. Verify that HV systems meet design specifications. Work Closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Subcontractors to coordinate commissioning activities. Analyse technical commissioning data to identify trends or deviations. Stay up to date on industry developments best practices and emerging technologies. Develop emergency response procedures including emergency return to service processes. Manage budgets associated with commissioning activities and ensure cost effective solutions, actively participate in cost management meetings. Promote a culture of safety through the team and prepare associated Method Statements and Risk Assessments. Attend weekly commissioning panel meetings with the client and project teams Have a Proven Electrical Engineering background with a minimum of 5 years' experience as a hands on High Voltage commissioning engineer preferably with a recognised client. Happy to travel UK wide carrying out testing on multiple sites/projects. Full UK drivers licence. Contract particulars Car or Commercial Van Holiday package Bonus scheme Competitive salary Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Lead High Voltage Commissioning Engineer SEARCH are looking for aLead High Voltage Commissioning Engineer for a leading provider of electrical engineering solutions specialising in high voltage substations and power systems. You will be working on prestige projects for SSE and National Grid. As they expand operations, they are seeking highly skilled and experienced High Voltage Substation Commissioning Engineers to lead commissioning programs and site teams. As the High Voltage Substation Commissioning Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful commissioning of high voltage substations for our clients, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and quality. You will be responsible for leading commissioning programs and site teams, collaborating closely with SSE, National Grid, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals. Lead and manage commissioning teams to ensure the safe and successful commissioning of high voltage substations. Develop comprehensive commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures, adhering to industry standards and best practices. Oversee all commissioning activities, including high/low voltage equipment testing, system energisation, and performance validation. Champion a culture of safety within the commissioning team, emphasis on safe systems of work and adherence to safety protocols. Ensure compliance with industry safety standards, client-specific safety requirements, and applicable regulations. Serve as a primary point of contact for client interactions and address any commissioning-related concerns or inquiries. Extensive knowledge and commissioning experience working on Substation Voltages from 132kV up to 400kV Detailed knowledge of PC driven automatic control systems enabling remote operation of EHV substations Experience in writing and reviewing complex commissioning switching programs (CSP) to facilitate high voltage stage 2 energisation of equipment. Live on load testing, Delayed Auto Reclose (DAR) testing & phasing out of newly energised equipment once connected to the HV electricity system. Proven track record working with our preferred clients Scottish and Southern Energy, Scottish Power Energy Networks and National Grid Providing comprehensive progress updates on commissioning activities both internally and externally Operate within a high-pressure electrical substation setting, adept at addressing complex challenges and managing associated risks Fast thinking and dynamic Conduct extensive testing of HV systems, including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, relays and protective devices to ensure correct functionality. Conduct extensive testing of LV and substation auxiliary systems, including LVAC boards, Back up Deisel Generator schemes. Implement and enforce rigorous safety protocols. Maintain detailed records of commissioning activities, test results and equipment specs ensuring accuracy and compliance Inspect HV equipment for defects wear and tear and any performance issues. Identify and resolve technical issues and anomalies during commissioning. Verify that HV systems meet design specifications. Work Closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Subcontractors to coordinate commissioning activities. Analyse technical commissioning data to identify trends or deviations. Stay up to date on industry developments best practices and emerging technologies. Develop emergency response procedures including emergency return to service processes. Manage budgets associated with commissioning activities and ensure cost effective solutions, actively participate in cost management meetings. Promote a culture of safety through the team and prepare associated Method Statements and Risk Assessments. Attend weekly commissioning panel meetings with the client and project teams Have a Proven Electrical Engineering background with a minimum of 5 years' experience as a hands on High Voltage commissioning engineer preferably with a recognised client. Happy to travel UK wide carrying out testing on multiple sites/projects. Full UK drivers licence. Contract particulars Car or Commercial Van Holiday package Bonus scheme Competitive salary Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Leicestershire (hybrid 3 days per week onsite) Salary: Up to £65k (depending on experience) We re looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company developing next-generation IoT solutions. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, developing, and testing software for embedded systems. If you re an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on next generation technology, we want to hear from you! About the Role: Develop low-level embedded software, including device drivers, and RTOS/kernel components. Integrate secure IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, BLE). Build automated test frameworks, run HIL testing, and support prototype validation. Collaborate closely with hardware teams and maintain technical documentation. Participate in CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and software delivery. About you: Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Strong experience in C/C++, Linux, and Python - scripting (Shell/Bash) a plus. Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32). Knowledge of low-power design, IoT protocols, and secure data transmission. Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Pytest, Unity, Robot Framework) and debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes). Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Desirable skills: Yocto, OTA updates, bootloader development, SPI/I2C/UART/GPIO, wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa), TDD/BDD practices, hardware simulation/testing. Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updates CV.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Leicestershire (hybrid 3 days per week onsite) Salary: Up to £65k (depending on experience) We re looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company developing next-generation IoT solutions. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, developing, and testing software for embedded systems. If you re an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on next generation technology, we want to hear from you! About the Role: Develop low-level embedded software, including device drivers, and RTOS/kernel components. Integrate secure IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, BLE). Build automated test frameworks, run HIL testing, and support prototype validation. Collaborate closely with hardware teams and maintain technical documentation. Participate in CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and software delivery. About you: Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Strong experience in C/C++, Linux, and Python - scripting (Shell/Bash) a plus. Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32). Knowledge of low-power design, IoT protocols, and secure data transmission. Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Pytest, Unity, Robot Framework) and debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes). Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Desirable skills: Yocto, OTA updates, bootloader development, SPI/I2C/UART/GPIO, wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa), TDD/BDD practices, hardware simulation/testing. Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updates CV.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: To design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ Javascript Python XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security Desirable: Exposure to IP video and video routing Familiarity in design and testing of control software Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: To design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ Javascript Python XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security Desirable: Exposure to IP video and video routing Familiarity in design and testing of control software Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Lighting Design Engineer Lighting Design Engineer. A long-established and highly respected UK business are looking to recruit a Lighting Design Engineer for their Central Region. Please apply if you are based anywhere in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire or Bedfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants more than just a design desk role - you'll be involved in technically interesting projects across highways, infrastructure, commercial and industrial sectors, with real ownership from concept through to completion. The Lighting Design Engineer will be responsible for producing innovative, compliant lighting designs while working closely with clients and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high technical standard. Key responsibilities include: Producing detailed internal and external lighting designs using DIALux, Relux and AutoCAD Preparing drawings, specifications, luminaire schedules and bills of quantities Ensuring compliance with UK and European standards, including DMRB for highways projects Supporting projects from concept through to completion Conducting site visits and surveys Providing technical advice to customers and internal stakeholders Mentoring junior team members where required This role would suit someone who enjoys both the technical and collaborative sides of design engineering. What Our Client Is Looking For Strong understanding of electrical design principles and lighting control systems (DALI, DMX etc.) Experience using Relux, DIALux and AutoCAD Qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or similar ILP membership or Exterior Lighting Diploma (particularly beneficial for highways work) Strong communication and organisational skills Full UK driving licence 2 years relevant experience This is a Monday-Friday position offering genuine long-term career prospects and is a mixture or in-office, remote and site visits. The package includes: Company car Mobile phone and laptop Industry-leading annual profit share bonus Private medical insurance Company pension scheme 4x salary life insurance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Up to 70k basic plus bonus On top of this, our client offers a structured induction and ongoing development programme, including recognised leadership and professional training with providers such as BMS Performance , Dale Carnegie and Leadership Trust . The Lighting Design Engineer be joining a collaborative, inclusive environment where people tend to build long-term careers rather than short stops.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Lighting Design Engineer Lighting Design Engineer. A long-established and highly respected UK business are looking to recruit a Lighting Design Engineer for their Central Region. Please apply if you are based anywhere in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire or Bedfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants more than just a design desk role - you'll be involved in technically interesting projects across highways, infrastructure, commercial and industrial sectors, with real ownership from concept through to completion. The Lighting Design Engineer will be responsible for producing innovative, compliant lighting designs while working closely with clients and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high technical standard. Key responsibilities include: Producing detailed internal and external lighting designs using DIALux, Relux and AutoCAD Preparing drawings, specifications, luminaire schedules and bills of quantities Ensuring compliance with UK and European standards, including DMRB for highways projects Supporting projects from concept through to completion Conducting site visits and surveys Providing technical advice to customers and internal stakeholders Mentoring junior team members where required This role would suit someone who enjoys both the technical and collaborative sides of design engineering. What Our Client Is Looking For Strong understanding of electrical design principles and lighting control systems (DALI, DMX etc.) Experience using Relux, DIALux and AutoCAD Qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or similar ILP membership or Exterior Lighting Diploma (particularly beneficial for highways work) Strong communication and organisational skills Full UK driving licence 2 years relevant experience This is a Monday-Friday position offering genuine long-term career prospects and is a mixture or in-office, remote and site visits. The package includes: Company car Mobile phone and laptop Industry-leading annual profit share bonus Private medical insurance Company pension scheme 4x salary life insurance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Up to 70k basic plus bonus On top of this, our client offers a structured induction and ongoing development programme, including recognised leadership and professional training with providers such as BMS Performance , Dale Carnegie and Leadership Trust . The Lighting Design Engineer be joining a collaborative, inclusive environment where people tend to build long-term careers rather than short stops.
My client, a marketing leading Building Services Engineering Consultancy, is searching for an Building Services Technician to join their team in Horsham. You will be trained by an experienced team and have the chance to attend college and University to develop academic qualifications in Building Services. This opportunity is perfect for a school leaver who is keen to find a role in Building Services. Applicants are required to be ambitious individuals who have a T-Level or BTech or HNC in Building Services and ideally have experience using AutoCAD for building services designs. You are required to live locally as you will be required to work from the office 4 days a week and one day you will attend a college or University course. A valid driving licence is also beneficial to drive to the office and occasionally to sites across the region. As a Building Services Technician, you will join an experienced Building Services team based in Horsham. You will be trained by an experienced team to complete building services designs using Revit and AutoCAD for residential and commercial developments across the region. You will be trained to complete; -Electrical cabling, lighting and socket designs using Dialux and Revit. -HVAC, heating and cooling systems for mixed-use developments. -Public health design. This role offers varied projects, training and paid educational courses, generous annual leave and career progression. If this role is of interest, please send your CV to Jordanna Morris at Aztrum.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
My client, a marketing leading Building Services Engineering Consultancy, is searching for an Building Services Technician to join their team in Horsham. You will be trained by an experienced team and have the chance to attend college and University to develop academic qualifications in Building Services. This opportunity is perfect for a school leaver who is keen to find a role in Building Services. Applicants are required to be ambitious individuals who have a T-Level or BTech or HNC in Building Services and ideally have experience using AutoCAD for building services designs. You are required to live locally as you will be required to work from the office 4 days a week and one day you will attend a college or University course. A valid driving licence is also beneficial to drive to the office and occasionally to sites across the region. As a Building Services Technician, you will join an experienced Building Services team based in Horsham. You will be trained by an experienced team to complete building services designs using Revit and AutoCAD for residential and commercial developments across the region. You will be trained to complete; -Electrical cabling, lighting and socket designs using Dialux and Revit. -HVAC, heating and cooling systems for mixed-use developments. -Public health design. This role offers varied projects, training and paid educational courses, generous annual leave and career progression. If this role is of interest, please send your CV to Jordanna Morris at Aztrum.
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary The Test Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, quality and performance of the NCA's technical solutions. They will apply a strong understanding of modern testing practices to validate systems across complex business operations, projects and programmes. The role requires an ability to design and execute effective test strategies, identify defects and performance issues, and provide clear, evidence based assurance to stakeholders. Working closely with developers, analysts and delivery teams, the Test Engineer will help ensure that services are robust, secure and meet operational needs, while continuously improving test processes and advocating for quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. Job description As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for assuring the quality, reliability and performance of tooling and capabilities delivered across Tier 1 and Tier 2. You will work within defined quality and performance strategies, ensuring all testing activity is completed within agreed timescales, budgets and standards, and that outcomes meet or exceed stakeholder expectations. You will apply a demonstrable understanding of IT solution architecture - including GUIs, operating systems, databases, hardware and input devices, networks and security components, applications and services - to shape test strategies, approaches and detailed plans. This technical insight will guide the Quality and Performance team and ensure testing is risk based, robust and aligned to the Agency's operational needs. A key part of the role is building strong relationships across the Agency and with wider stakeholders. You will work closely with these partners to ensure products, tooling and services are aligned to the appropriate standards, fully assured and able to support the NCA's broader digital and operational objectives. This role aligns to Test Engineer in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Test engineer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Duties and Responsbilities Test Improvement, Optimisation and Strategy - Help deliver the ongoing improvement and optimisation of testing practices, ensuring test environments, techniques and approaches are fit for purpose. Design, build, maintain and execute high quality functional and non functional tests that align to user needs and system requirements. Develop, maintain and apply key test artefacts, including Quality and Performance Test Strategies and Test Plans, while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the end to end test process. Risk Management and Quality Assurance - Identify, document and manage testing related risks and issues, putting appropriate mitigations in place and escalating to the Test Manager where necessary to avoid delivery impacts. Make informed, context aware decisions relating to testing activities within the delivery environment, ensuring quality assurance remains robust and aligned to programme objectives. Test Execution, Data and Automation - Manage and deliver functional and non functional test activities, using a broad range of testing techniques to assure performance, quality and reliability. Create, manage and maintain test data, and support the development, enhancement and use of automation frameworks and scripts. Complete test work, provide feedback to team members, and collect testing metrics and statistics to support clear, evidence based reporting. Stakeholder Collaboration - Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure testing activities support high quality delivery aligned to organisational standards. Person specification Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders, including gathering non functional requirements and clearly articulating complex risks or issues to senior audiences. Apply critical thinking and ask insightful questions to ensure requirements, processes and deliverables are fully understood. Present findings, risks and recommendations clearly to wider teams, ensuring shared understanding and informed decision making. Test Analysis, Design and Execution - Conduct investigative work to understand problems, inefficiencies and opportunities within existing processes. Collect, analyse and interpret complex or conflicting information to propose practical, evidence based solutions. Design and execute tests across all phases - functional, non functional and User Acceptance Testing - ensuring coverage aligns to user needs and requirements. Apply Specification by Example and similar techniques to support requirement clarity and testability. Test Planning, Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement - Develop and maintain robust quality practices, advocating accountable quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. Verify that the right work is being undertaken (Verification) and validate that it has been completed correctly (Validation). Put measures in place to monitor and improve quality outcomes, promoting consistency of approach across teams. Provide supportive but assertive challenge to ensure quality standards are upheld and embedded. Test Engineering and Technical Practice - Apply modern test engineering practices, including source control, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing approaches. Integrate and execute tests within continuous delivery environments to enable rapid feedback loops. Demonstrate experience in planning and managing tests across multiple phases, including User Acceptance Testing and performance testing. Contribute to automation framework development and the improvement of engineering standards. Requirements, Data and Technical Understanding - Understand and apply requirements engineering principles to support the creation, clarification and validation of deliverables. Validate requirements to ensure solutions meet operational, business and technical needs. Demonstrate knowledge of data solutions in cloud and on premise environments, including data exploitation tooling and platforms.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary The Test Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, quality and performance of the NCA's technical solutions. They will apply a strong understanding of modern testing practices to validate systems across complex business operations, projects and programmes. The role requires an ability to design and execute effective test strategies, identify defects and performance issues, and provide clear, evidence based assurance to stakeholders. Working closely with developers, analysts and delivery teams, the Test Engineer will help ensure that services are robust, secure and meet operational needs, while continuously improving test processes and advocating for quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. Job description As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for assuring the quality, reliability and performance of tooling and capabilities delivered across Tier 1 and Tier 2. You will work within defined quality and performance strategies, ensuring all testing activity is completed within agreed timescales, budgets and standards, and that outcomes meet or exceed stakeholder expectations. You will apply a demonstrable understanding of IT solution architecture - including GUIs, operating systems, databases, hardware and input devices, networks and security components, applications and services - to shape test strategies, approaches and detailed plans. This technical insight will guide the Quality and Performance team and ensure testing is risk based, robust and aligned to the Agency's operational needs. A key part of the role is building strong relationships across the Agency and with wider stakeholders. You will work closely with these partners to ensure products, tooling and services are aligned to the appropriate standards, fully assured and able to support the NCA's broader digital and operational objectives. This role aligns to Test Engineer in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Test engineer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Duties and Responsbilities Test Improvement, Optimisation and Strategy - Help deliver the ongoing improvement and optimisation of testing practices, ensuring test environments, techniques and approaches are fit for purpose. Design, build, maintain and execute high quality functional and non functional tests that align to user needs and system requirements. Develop, maintain and apply key test artefacts, including Quality and Performance Test Strategies and Test Plans, while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the end to end test process. Risk Management and Quality Assurance - Identify, document and manage testing related risks and issues, putting appropriate mitigations in place and escalating to the Test Manager where necessary to avoid delivery impacts. Make informed, context aware decisions relating to testing activities within the delivery environment, ensuring quality assurance remains robust and aligned to programme objectives. Test Execution, Data and Automation - Manage and deliver functional and non functional test activities, using a broad range of testing techniques to assure performance, quality and reliability. Create, manage and maintain test data, and support the development, enhancement and use of automation frameworks and scripts. Complete test work, provide feedback to team members, and collect testing metrics and statistics to support clear, evidence based reporting. Stakeholder Collaboration - Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure testing activities support high quality delivery aligned to organisational standards. Person specification Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders, including gathering non functional requirements and clearly articulating complex risks or issues to senior audiences. Apply critical thinking and ask insightful questions to ensure requirements, processes and deliverables are fully understood. Present findings, risks and recommendations clearly to wider teams, ensuring shared understanding and informed decision making. Test Analysis, Design and Execution - Conduct investigative work to understand problems, inefficiencies and opportunities within existing processes. Collect, analyse and interpret complex or conflicting information to propose practical, evidence based solutions. Design and execute tests across all phases - functional, non functional and User Acceptance Testing - ensuring coverage aligns to user needs and requirements. Apply Specification by Example and similar techniques to support requirement clarity and testability. Test Planning, Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement - Develop and maintain robust quality practices, advocating accountable quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. Verify that the right work is being undertaken (Verification) and validate that it has been completed correctly (Validation). Put measures in place to monitor and improve quality outcomes, promoting consistency of approach across teams. Provide supportive but assertive challenge to ensure quality standards are upheld and embedded. Test Engineering and Technical Practice - Apply modern test engineering practices, including source control, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing approaches. Integrate and execute tests within continuous delivery environments to enable rapid feedback loops. Demonstrate experience in planning and managing tests across multiple phases, including User Acceptance Testing and performance testing. Contribute to automation framework development and the improvement of engineering standards. Requirements, Data and Technical Understanding - Understand and apply requirements engineering principles to support the creation, clarification and validation of deliverables. Validate requirements to ensure solutions meet operational, business and technical needs. Demonstrate knowledge of data solutions in cloud and on premise environments, including data exploitation tooling and platforms.
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bradford Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. You will guide technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery across the full software lifecycle. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control and communication environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables and work packages Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bradford Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. You will guide technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery across the full software lifecycle. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control and communication environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables and work packages Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role In this role within Engine's Product & Technology function, you'll run one or more subdomains in the Cards area, ensuring successful product development throughout, as well as having oversight and involvement in the creation of new cards features. You'll also work closely with the wider cards product team, including contributing to the broader cards roadmap. You'll have touch points with our existing and future clients to ensure we support them effectively. You'll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, and understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, whilst designing ways to improve it. Your work will span product strategy, client-facing requirements gathering & solution design, and product ownership in an Engineering context. What you'll get to do Take ownership of a best-in-class card product by scoping out breakthrough features, and owning the end-to-end delivery of your sub-domain(s) in close alignment with the Product and Engineering domain leaders. Contribute to the overall card roadmap with inputs from your subdomain(s) You'll work cross-functionally with engineers, designers, document writers, and QA to drive the design and delivery of improvements to the product that align with the vision of the business, taking into account existing and potential clients. You'll confidently and independently prioritise incoming tasks and clearly communicate 'the what' and 'the why' of each decision to both internal and external stakeholders. You'll manage deadlines and be responsible for proactively raising delivery risks that may impact our client projects. You'll develop a close relationship with our Delivery and Customer Success teams, taking the lead on assessing feature requests and client requirements as a key input into overall feature and roadmap definition. You'll work closely with our Business Development team by helping the team understand Engine's capabilities in your domain and joining early-stage Sales conversations as an SME. You will be responsible for being the champion of the feature, telling different teams and clients about the product, and adapting your style of communication and materials to different stakeholders Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Product in Practice Requirements Your background 2+ years of direct Product manager/owner experience, ideally in FinTech or with a regulated lender You have owned and delivered new features, projects or products from start to finish and have gathered clear learnings on what went well and what didn't. You've then ensured the successful in-life maintenance of the feature (or project) going forward. Strong preference that you have experience in card payments: Visa/Mastercard, card payment regulatory compliance, 3DS, mobile wallets, card processing. Experience working across different regions and jurisdictions is a plus You are comfortable leading multiple workstreams on the go as well as presenting existing and new capabilities internally and externally to clients. You have experience working directly with APIs. You have a keen eye for mobile UX and a good understanding of market trends in the cards world. You have experience of rapidly understanding problems and presenting solutions in a structured and informative manner that facilitates decision making. Your skills You're able to manage competing priorities, whilst keeping sight of the big picture and driving towards an end goal. You are intellectually and technically curious and enjoy learning what things do and how they work. You have a knack for understanding technical concepts and enjoy getting into the details with engineering and design. You have good communication skills that will be required to work with both internal and external stakeholders. You're comfortable handling ambiguity and working in a flat structure. You proactively take accountability for important and strategic activities. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 45 minute with someone from the team 1 hour with two more people from the team including our Technical Product Director 45 minutes with two of the senior leadership team Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role In this role within Engine's Product & Technology function, you'll run one or more subdomains in the Cards area, ensuring successful product development throughout, as well as having oversight and involvement in the creation of new cards features. You'll also work closely with the wider cards product team, including contributing to the broader cards roadmap. You'll have touch points with our existing and future clients to ensure we support them effectively. You'll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, and understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, whilst designing ways to improve it. Your work will span product strategy, client-facing requirements gathering & solution design, and product ownership in an Engineering context. What you'll get to do Take ownership of a best-in-class card product by scoping out breakthrough features, and owning the end-to-end delivery of your sub-domain(s) in close alignment with the Product and Engineering domain leaders. Contribute to the overall card roadmap with inputs from your subdomain(s) You'll work cross-functionally with engineers, designers, document writers, and QA to drive the design and delivery of improvements to the product that align with the vision of the business, taking into account existing and potential clients. You'll confidently and independently prioritise incoming tasks and clearly communicate 'the what' and 'the why' of each decision to both internal and external stakeholders. You'll manage deadlines and be responsible for proactively raising delivery risks that may impact our client projects. You'll develop a close relationship with our Delivery and Customer Success teams, taking the lead on assessing feature requests and client requirements as a key input into overall feature and roadmap definition. You'll work closely with our Business Development team by helping the team understand Engine's capabilities in your domain and joining early-stage Sales conversations as an SME. You will be responsible for being the champion of the feature, telling different teams and clients about the product, and adapting your style of communication and materials to different stakeholders Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Product in Practice Requirements Your background 2+ years of direct Product manager/owner experience, ideally in FinTech or with a regulated lender You have owned and delivered new features, projects or products from start to finish and have gathered clear learnings on what went well and what didn't. You've then ensured the successful in-life maintenance of the feature (or project) going forward. Strong preference that you have experience in card payments: Visa/Mastercard, card payment regulatory compliance, 3DS, mobile wallets, card processing. Experience working across different regions and jurisdictions is a plus You are comfortable leading multiple workstreams on the go as well as presenting existing and new capabilities internally and externally to clients. You have experience working directly with APIs. You have a keen eye for mobile UX and a good understanding of market trends in the cards world. You have experience of rapidly understanding problems and presenting solutions in a structured and informative manner that facilitates decision making. Your skills You're able to manage competing priorities, whilst keeping sight of the big picture and driving towards an end goal. You are intellectually and technically curious and enjoy learning what things do and how they work. You have a knack for understanding technical concepts and enjoy getting into the details with engineering and design. You have good communication skills that will be required to work with both internal and external stakeholders. You're comfortable handling ambiguity and working in a flat structure. You proactively take accountability for important and strategic activities. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 45 minute with someone from the team 1 hour with two more people from the team including our Technical Product Director 45 minutes with two of the senior leadership team Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Software development in C++ and Rust for low latency transactions This company creates ultra-high-speed FPGA-based hardware and highly optimised software for specialised applications requiring maximum performance. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced C++ software engineer to join their Cambridge-based development team. In this senior engineering role, you will help shape the software component of their system. Written in C++ and increasingly in Rust, this code runs in a Linux environment, and is responsible for control functionality and oversight of the hardware. You would be contributing to its design, development, test, and deployment throughout the software development lifecycle. Aspects you might typically be involved in include concurrency, threaded programming, communications protocols, and maximising performance by leveraging CPU and memory architectures. You may well also be called upon to impart your knowledge to less experienced engineers and to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, including from non-engineering specialisms. You will need: A good degree in computer science or related discipline from a well-respected university. Demonstrably excellent software design and implementation skills, including strong skills in C++ and at least an interest in using Rust. A good understanding of DevOps techniques. Good communication and team-working skills and an analytical approach to problem solving. Full, existing, and unrestricted UK work permission. This is a great opportunity for an accomplished Senior C++ Developer with a penchant for thinking outside the box to push the limits of highly optimised code. Whilst highly profitable, this company was founded primarily with altruistic aims in mind - a philosophy that includes taking good care of their employees and providing a friendly and supportive workplace culture. They offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses. Hybrid working is available for up to two day per week with the remainder being based at their Cambridge offices. 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: CV27571 ) 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.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Software development in C++ and Rust for low latency transactions This company creates ultra-high-speed FPGA-based hardware and highly optimised software for specialised applications requiring maximum performance. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced C++ software engineer to join their Cambridge-based development team. In this senior engineering role, you will help shape the software component of their system. Written in C++ and increasingly in Rust, this code runs in a Linux environment, and is responsible for control functionality and oversight of the hardware. You would be contributing to its design, development, test, and deployment throughout the software development lifecycle. Aspects you might typically be involved in include concurrency, threaded programming, communications protocols, and maximising performance by leveraging CPU and memory architectures. You may well also be called upon to impart your knowledge to less experienced engineers and to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, including from non-engineering specialisms. You will need: A good degree in computer science or related discipline from a well-respected university. Demonstrably excellent software design and implementation skills, including strong skills in C++ and at least an interest in using Rust. A good understanding of DevOps techniques. Good communication and team-working skills and an analytical approach to problem solving. Full, existing, and unrestricted UK work permission. This is a great opportunity for an accomplished Senior C++ Developer with a penchant for thinking outside the box to push the limits of highly optimised code. Whilst highly profitable, this company was founded primarily with altruistic aims in mind - a philosophy that includes taking good care of their employees and providing a friendly and supportive workplace culture. They offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses. Hybrid working is available for up to two day per week with the remainder being based at their Cambridge offices. 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: CV27571 ) 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.
IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER / IT SUPPORT ENGINEER - AZURE, SERVERS, OFFICE 365 Bristol - Hybrid 3 days per week onsite ARCA Resourcing is excited to be recruiting for an IT Systems Engineer on behalf of an innovative and rapidly growing engineering company that is revolutionising the automotive and motorsport simulator industry. With cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence, our client delivers state-of-the-art motion simulation solutions to high-profile customers in motorsport and vehicle development. IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER / IT SUPPORT ENGINEER - AZURE, SERVERS, OFFICE 365 Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated IT Systems Engineer to support the development, deployment and monitoring of advanced motion generation technology used by industry-leading customers worldwide. This is a highly collaborative role, working across engineering, software, and production teams to build robust IT systems while enhancing security, reliability and pace of development. This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of real-time simulation technology in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: Specify, source and manage specialist IT hardware for applications including: Real-time simulation hardware Edge computing hardware Compute resources Servers Improve quality and reliability across existing specialist IT systems, including: Pipeline build agents Hardware-in-the-loop testing systems Simulation compute resources Manage network configurations to ensure secure and reliable performance of: Image generator graphics PCs Database and deployment services Package repositories Collaborate with IT suppliers to design and implement secure IT systems across multiple sites Support and integrate modern software platforms to enable fast and robust software development and deployment Manage software licensing Work directly with customers to integrate motion generation systems and associated IT hardware safely and efficiently on site Essential Skills & Experience: Strong sense of ownership and enthusiasm for delivering high-quality systems Proven experience managing IT infrastructure in complex technical environments Solid understanding of network security and edge device management Servers Azure DevOps Experience with Microsoft services including Office 365, Azure Portal and Azure Active Directory Experience with continuous integration and deployment platforms Desirable: Linux Jira Docker This is an excellent opportunity for an IT professional who thrives in technically demanding environments and enjoys working at the intersection of hardware, software and advanced engineering systems. To apply, please click the link for immediate consideration
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER / IT SUPPORT ENGINEER - AZURE, SERVERS, OFFICE 365 Bristol - Hybrid 3 days per week onsite ARCA Resourcing is excited to be recruiting for an IT Systems Engineer on behalf of an innovative and rapidly growing engineering company that is revolutionising the automotive and motorsport simulator industry. With cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence, our client delivers state-of-the-art motion simulation solutions to high-profile customers in motorsport and vehicle development. IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER / IT SUPPORT ENGINEER - AZURE, SERVERS, OFFICE 365 Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated IT Systems Engineer to support the development, deployment and monitoring of advanced motion generation technology used by industry-leading customers worldwide. This is a highly collaborative role, working across engineering, software, and production teams to build robust IT systems while enhancing security, reliability and pace of development. This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of real-time simulation technology in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: Specify, source and manage specialist IT hardware for applications including: Real-time simulation hardware Edge computing hardware Compute resources Servers Improve quality and reliability across existing specialist IT systems, including: Pipeline build agents Hardware-in-the-loop testing systems Simulation compute resources Manage network configurations to ensure secure and reliable performance of: Image generator graphics PCs Database and deployment services Package repositories Collaborate with IT suppliers to design and implement secure IT systems across multiple sites Support and integrate modern software platforms to enable fast and robust software development and deployment Manage software licensing Work directly with customers to integrate motion generation systems and associated IT hardware safely and efficiently on site Essential Skills & Experience: Strong sense of ownership and enthusiasm for delivering high-quality systems Proven experience managing IT infrastructure in complex technical environments Solid understanding of network security and edge device management Servers Azure DevOps Experience with Microsoft services including Office 365, Azure Portal and Azure Active Directory Experience with continuous integration and deployment platforms Desirable: Linux Jira Docker This is an excellent opportunity for an IT professional who thrives in technically demanding environments and enjoys working at the intersection of hardware, software and advanced engineering systems. To apply, please click the link for immediate consideration
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a prestigious and globally renowned premium automotive brand. This role focuses on delivering first-class customer service and resolving complex complaints, ensuring every customer receives a high-quality experience aligned with the company's commitment to excellence and innovation. Client Details B2C Customer Service and Complaints, Reading: The client is an iconic European luxury manufacturer, known worldwide for its high-performance, distinctive design, and commitment to engineering excellence. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach to innovation and sustainability, the brand is a symbol of quality, precision, and customer dedication. Description B2C Customer Service and Complaints, Reading: Handle incoming customer enquiries and complaints via phone, email, and digital channels. Investigate and resolve complex cases efficiently, in line with company policy and FCA regulations. Act as the customer's advocate, ensuring a positive and empathetic experience at every stage. Liaise with internal departments and external partners to coordinate solutions. Maintain accurate records of all interactions and case resolutions using CRM systems. Provide feedback and insight to help enhance products, services, and processes. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the customer service function. Represent the brand with professionalism, discretion, and a passion for quality. Profile B2C Customer Service and Complaints, Reading: Proven experience in a B2C customer service or complaints role, ideally within luxury or a premium consumer brand. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive issues calmly and professionally. Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Confident in managing complex cases and negotiating resolutions. Skilled in using CRM software and digital communication tools. Customer-focused mindset with a natural ability to build rapport and trust. Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload under pressure. Knowledge of FCA regulations and customer rights is advantageous. You will be able to work a weekend once a month/once every 4 weeks. Job Offer Salary of circa 26,000 - 27,000 dependant upon experience.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a prestigious and globally renowned premium automotive brand. This role focuses on delivering first-class customer service and resolving complex complaints, ensuring every customer receives a high-quality experience aligned with the company's commitment to excellence and innovation. Client Details B2C Customer Service and Complaints, Reading: The client is an iconic European luxury manufacturer, known worldwide for its high-performance, distinctive design, and commitment to engineering excellence. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach to innovation and sustainability, the brand is a symbol of quality, precision, and customer dedication. Description B2C Customer Service and Complaints, Reading: Handle incoming customer enquiries and complaints via phone, email, and digital channels. Investigate and resolve complex cases efficiently, in line with company policy and FCA regulations. Act as the customer's advocate, ensuring a positive and empathetic experience at every stage. Liaise with internal departments and external partners to coordinate solutions. Maintain accurate records of all interactions and case resolutions using CRM systems. Provide feedback and insight to help enhance products, services, and processes. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the customer service function. Represent the brand with professionalism, discretion, and a passion for quality. Profile B2C Customer Service and Complaints, Reading: Proven experience in a B2C customer service or complaints role, ideally within luxury or a premium consumer brand. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive issues calmly and professionally. Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Confident in managing complex cases and negotiating resolutions. Skilled in using CRM software and digital communication tools. Customer-focused mindset with a natural ability to build rapport and trust. Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload under pressure. Knowledge of FCA regulations and customer rights is advantageous. You will be able to work a weekend once a month/once every 4 weeks. Job Offer Salary of circa 26,000 - 27,000 dependant upon experience.
Michael Page Technology
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
The position of Infrastructure Engineer within the not-for-profit sector involves managing and supporting technology infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This role is ideal for someone with expertise in maintaining systems and a passion for delivering effective solutions. Client Details This organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector and is recognised for its commitment to delivering impactful services. As a medium-sized organisation, they are dedicated to leveraging technology to support their mission and enhance their operations. Description Manage and maintain the organisation's technology infrastructure, including Servers, networks, and storage systems. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure minimal downtime. Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard data and systems. Collaborate with internal teams to assess and address infrastructure needs. Document infrastructure configurations and processes for future reference. Support upgrades and migrations to improve system efficiency and capability. Provide technical guidance and support to end-users as needed. Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend improvements where relevant. Implement and manage virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) ensuring optimal performance and resource utilisation Design and implement hybrid cloud solutions connecting on-premise infrastructure with Azure services Configure and maintain network infrastructure including Switches, Routers, Firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems Deploy and support Windows Server and Linux environments, ensuring appropriate patching, hardening, and configuration management Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP services and plan migration to Azure Active Directory/Entra ID Profile A successful Infrastructure Engineer should have: A strong understanding of technology infrastructure, including networks, Servers, and storage systems. Experience with implementing and managing security protocols and solutions. Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues efficiently. Familiarity with system upgrades and migrations. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. A proactive approach to learning and applying emerging technologies. Effective communication skills to support collaboration and user assistance. Job Offer A permanent position within the not-for-profit sector, offering a fulfilling career path. Competitive salary ranging from £46,400 per annum. Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth. An opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference. If you're ready to take the next step in your career as an Infrastructure Engineer, apply today and join a team dedicated to making a positive impact.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
The position of Infrastructure Engineer within the not-for-profit sector involves managing and supporting technology infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This role is ideal for someone with expertise in maintaining systems and a passion for delivering effective solutions. Client Details This organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector and is recognised for its commitment to delivering impactful services. As a medium-sized organisation, they are dedicated to leveraging technology to support their mission and enhance their operations. Description Manage and maintain the organisation's technology infrastructure, including Servers, networks, and storage systems. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure minimal downtime. Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard data and systems. Collaborate with internal teams to assess and address infrastructure needs. Document infrastructure configurations and processes for future reference. Support upgrades and migrations to improve system efficiency and capability. Provide technical guidance and support to end-users as needed. Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend improvements where relevant. Implement and manage virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) ensuring optimal performance and resource utilisation Design and implement hybrid cloud solutions connecting on-premise infrastructure with Azure services Configure and maintain network infrastructure including Switches, Routers, Firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems Deploy and support Windows Server and Linux environments, ensuring appropriate patching, hardening, and configuration management Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP services and plan migration to Azure Active Directory/Entra ID Profile A successful Infrastructure Engineer should have: A strong understanding of technology infrastructure, including networks, Servers, and storage systems. Experience with implementing and managing security protocols and solutions. Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues efficiently. Familiarity with system upgrades and migrations. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. A proactive approach to learning and applying emerging technologies. Effective communication skills to support collaboration and user assistance. Job Offer A permanent position within the not-for-profit sector, offering a fulfilling career path. Competitive salary ranging from £46,400 per annum. Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth. An opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference. If you're ready to take the next step in your career as an Infrastructure Engineer, apply today and join a team dedicated to making a positive impact.
Job Title: Web Solutions Engineer/Fullstack Engineer Location: Address: London - WC2H 8AG Mode of working: Hybrid (3 Days in the Office) Duration: 6months + contract initially Job Specification: Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer who can work independently on developing new features, supporting existing platforms, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. The role requires strong technical ownership and the ability to contribute in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities: Independently design, develop, and deliver new features Maintain and support existing platforms and applications Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Researchers, and Engineers Communicate progress, risks, and updates clearly to stakeholders Contribute to design discussions and technical decision-making Experience Required: 5 to 15 years of relevant software development experience Python Angular AI or Artificial Intelligence
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Web Solutions Engineer/Fullstack Engineer Location: Address: London - WC2H 8AG Mode of working: Hybrid (3 Days in the Office) Duration: 6months + contract initially Job Specification: Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer who can work independently on developing new features, supporting existing platforms, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. The role requires strong technical ownership and the ability to contribute in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities: Independently design, develop, and deliver new features Maintain and support existing platforms and applications Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Researchers, and Engineers Communicate progress, risks, and updates clearly to stakeholders Contribute to design discussions and technical decision-making Experience Required: 5 to 15 years of relevant software development experience Python Angular AI or Artificial Intelligence
Role Title: ServiceNow HRSD Specialist Duration: contract to run until 31/08/2026 Location: London, hybrid Rate: up to £763 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: You must hold a British Passport Role purpose/summary We are seeking a Senior ServiceNow HR Service Delivery (HRSD) specialist to join an established ServiceNow capability within a large enterprise environment. This role requires a strong blend of hands on technical delivery, HRSD functional expertise, and platform engineering capability. The successful candidate will act as a technical and functional SME, working closely with HR Technology leadership, HR journey owners, governance teams, and delivery squads to stabilise BAU, reduce backlog, and deliver scalable, outcome based HR solutions on the ServiceNow platform. This is a hands on role requiring deep ServiceNow configuration, Scripting, workflow automation, integrations, and experience designing enterprise grade HRSD solutions. Key Responsibilities Delivery & Execution Embed immediately into the ServiceNow capability to stabilise BAU and reduce backlog Lead and perform hands on technical delivery, including configuration, workflows, HRSD capabilities, Scripting, and integrations Design and deliver end to end HRSD solutions across key HR journeys (eg joining, progressing, leaving) Digitise HR processes, reducing manual effort and eliminating high volume mailboxes and triage queues Design and implement outcome based workflows, improved routing logic, and automation at scale Drive continuous improvement across performance, user experience, resilience, and operational stability Technical Leadership & Governance Act as SME for ServiceNow HRSD architecture, technical design, and platform governance Shape solution options and delivery approaches in partnership with HR Technology leadership Define and mature design standards, reusable patterns, and best practices Ensure alignment to platform roadmap, architectural principles, and enterprise controls Support upgrades, instance management, and adoption of new ServiceNow capabilities Stakeholder Engagement & Coaching Partner with senior HR stakeholders, journey owners, programme teams, and technical squads Translate business outcomes into scalable ServiceNow designs and implementations Lead and coach junior developers, providing technical guidance and quality oversight Contribute to agile delivery, working closely with product owners and scrum teams Essential Skills & Experience ServiceNow & HRSD Strong experience delivering ServiceNow HR Service Delivery (HRSD) in large or complex organisations Proven ability to translate HR business needs into scalable HRSD solution designs Hands on experience with: HR Service Delivery Enterprise Employee Center/Employee Center Pro HR Agent Workspace (UI Builder) Employee Document Management Case and knowledge management within HRSD Platform Engineering & Technical Capability Strong ServiceNow Scripting skills: JavaScript Business Rules, Script Includes, Client Scripts REST/SOAP integrations Experience with: Flow Designer and workflow automation UI Builder and UI/UX configuration Integrations with platforms such as Workday and Microsoft technologies Web technologies (HTML, CSS, XML, AngularJS) Experience implementing: Platform Analytics and reporting AI/automation capabilities (eg Now Assist, virtual agents, workflow intelligence) Familiarity with enterprise infrastructure and identity platforms (eg Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Graph, M365) Ways of Working Experience working in Agile delivery environments Comfortable acting as both individual contributor and technical lead Strong problem solving skills with the ability to work across ambiguity Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels Certifications (Preferred) ServiceNow Certified System Administrator ServiceNow Certified Application Developer ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist - HR Additional ServiceNow architecture or platform certifications are desirable Ideal Candidate Profile This role suits a senior ServiceNow HRSD consultant/developer who: Is highly hands on and delivery focused Can operate as a trusted technical partner to HR and platform leadership Has experience stabilising live platforms while delivering new capabilities Brings strong engineering discipline alongside functional HRSD expertise All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Role Title: ServiceNow HRSD Specialist Duration: contract to run until 31/08/2026 Location: London, hybrid Rate: up to £763 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: You must hold a British Passport Role purpose/summary We are seeking a Senior ServiceNow HR Service Delivery (HRSD) specialist to join an established ServiceNow capability within a large enterprise environment. This role requires a strong blend of hands on technical delivery, HRSD functional expertise, and platform engineering capability. The successful candidate will act as a technical and functional SME, working closely with HR Technology leadership, HR journey owners, governance teams, and delivery squads to stabilise BAU, reduce backlog, and deliver scalable, outcome based HR solutions on the ServiceNow platform. This is a hands on role requiring deep ServiceNow configuration, Scripting, workflow automation, integrations, and experience designing enterprise grade HRSD solutions. Key Responsibilities Delivery & Execution Embed immediately into the ServiceNow capability to stabilise BAU and reduce backlog Lead and perform hands on technical delivery, including configuration, workflows, HRSD capabilities, Scripting, and integrations Design and deliver end to end HRSD solutions across key HR journeys (eg joining, progressing, leaving) Digitise HR processes, reducing manual effort and eliminating high volume mailboxes and triage queues Design and implement outcome based workflows, improved routing logic, and automation at scale Drive continuous improvement across performance, user experience, resilience, and operational stability Technical Leadership & Governance Act as SME for ServiceNow HRSD architecture, technical design, and platform governance Shape solution options and delivery approaches in partnership with HR Technology leadership Define and mature design standards, reusable patterns, and best practices Ensure alignment to platform roadmap, architectural principles, and enterprise controls Support upgrades, instance management, and adoption of new ServiceNow capabilities Stakeholder Engagement & Coaching Partner with senior HR stakeholders, journey owners, programme teams, and technical squads Translate business outcomes into scalable ServiceNow designs and implementations Lead and coach junior developers, providing technical guidance and quality oversight Contribute to agile delivery, working closely with product owners and scrum teams Essential Skills & Experience ServiceNow & HRSD Strong experience delivering ServiceNow HR Service Delivery (HRSD) in large or complex organisations Proven ability to translate HR business needs into scalable HRSD solution designs Hands on experience with: HR Service Delivery Enterprise Employee Center/Employee Center Pro HR Agent Workspace (UI Builder) Employee Document Management Case and knowledge management within HRSD Platform Engineering & Technical Capability Strong ServiceNow Scripting skills: JavaScript Business Rules, Script Includes, Client Scripts REST/SOAP integrations Experience with: Flow Designer and workflow automation UI Builder and UI/UX configuration Integrations with platforms such as Workday and Microsoft technologies Web technologies (HTML, CSS, XML, AngularJS) Experience implementing: Platform Analytics and reporting AI/automation capabilities (eg Now Assist, virtual agents, workflow intelligence) Familiarity with enterprise infrastructure and identity platforms (eg Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Graph, M365) Ways of Working Experience working in Agile delivery environments Comfortable acting as both individual contributor and technical lead Strong problem solving skills with the ability to work across ambiguity Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels Certifications (Preferred) ServiceNow Certified System Administrator ServiceNow Certified Application Developer ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist - HR Additional ServiceNow architecture or platform certifications are desirable Ideal Candidate Profile This role suits a senior ServiceNow HRSD consultant/developer who: Is highly hands on and delivery focused Can operate as a trusted technical partner to HR and platform leadership Has experience stabilising live platforms while delivering new capabilities Brings strong engineering discipline alongside functional HRSD expertise All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary As Test Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of robust testing strategies across business operations, projects and programmes. You will bring a strong understanding of functional, non functional, quality assurance and performance testing approaches, ensuring that testing is embedded effectively throughout the delivery lifecycle. You will anticipate and address the challenges associated with complex systems, diverse user needs and fast moving delivery environments, providing expert guidance to teams and stakeholders. Through strong leadership and a focus on continuous improvement, you will ensure that services are thoroughly tested, performance ready and aligned with organisational standards and operational priorities. Job description We have roles available within both our National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC) and our Transformation teams. As a Test Manager, you will lead and manage the quality and performance of tooling and capabilities across Tier 1 and Tier 2. This will include defining the quality and performance strategy; managing it to completion, within agreed timescales and budgets, and to a level of quality that meets or exceeds the client's expectations. You will use an advanced level appreciation of the architecture and key components of IT solutions (including GUI, operating systems, databases computer hardware & input devices, networks & security, applications and services) to inform the testing strategy, approach and plans and guide the Quality and Performance team based on this understanding. You will foster relationships with other parts of the Agency to ensure products are delivered in line with aligned with the appropriate design standards and governance. This role aligns to Test Manager in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Test manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Duties and Responsibilities Test Strategy, Improvement and Optimisation - Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the quality and performance testing approach. Define required test phases, produce accurate estimates for testing activities and ensure the end to end test process is efficient, consistent and aligned with delivery needs. Risk, Issues and Assurance - Identify, document and manage all significant testing risks and issues, ensuring effective mitigations are put in place. Escalate concerns to the Senior Delivery Manager where necessary to prevent delays or impacts on delivery. Test Governance and Artefact Management - Produce and maintain high quality test artefacts, including the quality and performance test strategy, plans and associated documentation. Actively seek opportunities to refine and optimise testing documentation and governance. Test Data, Automation and Tooling - Oversee the creation and management of test data, and drive the development, maintenance and effective use of automation frameworks and scripts. Ensure testing tools and techniques reflect industry best practice and support efficient, repeatable and high quality test execution. Management of Functional and Non Functional Testing - Lead and coordinate all functional and non functional testing activities, assigning work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring the effective collection and reporting of testing metrics and insights. Leadership, Coaching and Capability Development - Provide leadership, coaching and professional development for staff, supporting talent management, succession planning and effective supplier management. Foster a culture of high performance and ensure teams use modern, industry standard testing methods and tools. Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement - Promote and advocate testing capabilities across the Agency and wider government partners, building strong relationships and ensuring testing is fully integrated into delivery processes and decision making. Person specification Test Design, Execution and Quality Assurance - Demonstrable experience in creating, planning and managing tests across all test phases, including User Acceptance Testing. Able to lead test engineers in designing and executing high quality functional and non functional tests, ensuring test coverage, traceability and alignment with requirements. Test Analysis and Problem Solving - Strong analytical skills with the ability to absorb large volumes of complex or conflicting information, identify patterns, evaluate root causes and determine effective solutions. Experience leading investigative work to identify improvements in testing processes, products or delivery approaches. Defect Management and Continuous Improvement - Proven ability to drive effective defect reporting, triage and resolution, ensuring accurate information is captured and communicated. Able to lead and coach teams in improving test management processes, developing recommendations and implementing enhancements to quality and performance practices. Test Strategy and Planning - Experience in developing and maintaining test strategies, plans and quality approaches, ensuring they are aligned with organisational priorities and delivery timelines. Able to guide teams in optimising quality and performance testing methods and selecting appropriate techniques and tools. Technical Understanding of Test Environments - Knowledge and understanding of data solutions and testing in cloud or on premise environments, including environment setup and data exploitation tooling. Familiarity with test engineering practices, standards and modern tooling to support effective and repeatable test execution. Requirements Engineering and Validation - Experience working with product, business and technical teams to gather, clarify and validate requirements, including non functional requirements. Able to translate requirements into structured test conditions and ensure deliverables are validated appropriately. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Effective communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with technical and non technical stakeholders. Able to explain complex risks clearly, gather business and non functional needs, and escalate issues to senior leaders where necessary. Thinks creatively, asks insightful questions and communicates findings clearly to wider teams. Leadership and Team Management - Demonstrable experience managing a test team, setting test strategy and providing coaching, feedback and professional development. Able to foster a high performing culture and ensure teams adopt industry best practice in testing and quality assurance.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary As Test Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of robust testing strategies across business operations, projects and programmes. You will bring a strong understanding of functional, non functional, quality assurance and performance testing approaches, ensuring that testing is embedded effectively throughout the delivery lifecycle. You will anticipate and address the challenges associated with complex systems, diverse user needs and fast moving delivery environments, providing expert guidance to teams and stakeholders. Through strong leadership and a focus on continuous improvement, you will ensure that services are thoroughly tested, performance ready and aligned with organisational standards and operational priorities. Job description We have roles available within both our National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC) and our Transformation teams. As a Test Manager, you will lead and manage the quality and performance of tooling and capabilities across Tier 1 and Tier 2. This will include defining the quality and performance strategy; managing it to completion, within agreed timescales and budgets, and to a level of quality that meets or exceeds the client's expectations. You will use an advanced level appreciation of the architecture and key components of IT solutions (including GUI, operating systems, databases computer hardware & input devices, networks & security, applications and services) to inform the testing strategy, approach and plans and guide the Quality and Performance team based on this understanding. You will foster relationships with other parts of the Agency to ensure products are delivered in line with aligned with the appropriate design standards and governance. This role aligns to Test Manager in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Test manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Duties and Responsibilities Test Strategy, Improvement and Optimisation - Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the quality and performance testing approach. Define required test phases, produce accurate estimates for testing activities and ensure the end to end test process is efficient, consistent and aligned with delivery needs. Risk, Issues and Assurance - Identify, document and manage all significant testing risks and issues, ensuring effective mitigations are put in place. Escalate concerns to the Senior Delivery Manager where necessary to prevent delays or impacts on delivery. Test Governance and Artefact Management - Produce and maintain high quality test artefacts, including the quality and performance test strategy, plans and associated documentation. Actively seek opportunities to refine and optimise testing documentation and governance. Test Data, Automation and Tooling - Oversee the creation and management of test data, and drive the development, maintenance and effective use of automation frameworks and scripts. Ensure testing tools and techniques reflect industry best practice and support efficient, repeatable and high quality test execution. Management of Functional and Non Functional Testing - Lead and coordinate all functional and non functional testing activities, assigning work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring the effective collection and reporting of testing metrics and insights. Leadership, Coaching and Capability Development - Provide leadership, coaching and professional development for staff, supporting talent management, succession planning and effective supplier management. Foster a culture of high performance and ensure teams use modern, industry standard testing methods and tools. Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement - Promote and advocate testing capabilities across the Agency and wider government partners, building strong relationships and ensuring testing is fully integrated into delivery processes and decision making. Person specification Test Design, Execution and Quality Assurance - Demonstrable experience in creating, planning and managing tests across all test phases, including User Acceptance Testing. Able to lead test engineers in designing and executing high quality functional and non functional tests, ensuring test coverage, traceability and alignment with requirements. Test Analysis and Problem Solving - Strong analytical skills with the ability to absorb large volumes of complex or conflicting information, identify patterns, evaluate root causes and determine effective solutions. Experience leading investigative work to identify improvements in testing processes, products or delivery approaches. Defect Management and Continuous Improvement - Proven ability to drive effective defect reporting, triage and resolution, ensuring accurate information is captured and communicated. Able to lead and coach teams in improving test management processes, developing recommendations and implementing enhancements to quality and performance practices. Test Strategy and Planning - Experience in developing and maintaining test strategies, plans and quality approaches, ensuring they are aligned with organisational priorities and delivery timelines. Able to guide teams in optimising quality and performance testing methods and selecting appropriate techniques and tools. Technical Understanding of Test Environments - Knowledge and understanding of data solutions and testing in cloud or on premise environments, including environment setup and data exploitation tooling. Familiarity with test engineering practices, standards and modern tooling to support effective and repeatable test execution. Requirements Engineering and Validation - Experience working with product, business and technical teams to gather, clarify and validate requirements, including non functional requirements. Able to translate requirements into structured test conditions and ensure deliverables are validated appropriately. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Effective communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with technical and non technical stakeholders. Able to explain complex risks clearly, gather business and non functional needs, and escalate issues to senior leaders where necessary. Thinks creatively, asks insightful questions and communicates findings clearly to wider teams. Leadership and Team Management - Demonstrable experience managing a test team, setting test strategy and providing coaching, feedback and professional development. Able to foster a high performing culture and ensure teams adopt industry best practice in testing and quality assurance.
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary Join the expanding National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC), part of the National Crime Agency's Data and Analysis Hub,and help place data at the centre of the fight against serious and organised crime (SOC). NDEC delivers advanced analytical and exploitation capabilities that generate operational insight, inform strategic decision making, and provide a critical edge against increasingly technology driven threats. As a Lead Software Developer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high quality software solutions that unlock the value of complex and rapidly growing datasets. We are looking for proactive, inquisitive problem solvers who thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy variety, and work effectively as part of a collaborative, multi disciplinary team. Job description As the Lead Software Developer, you will provide technical leadership across NDEC and the wider NCA, driving the design, development and delivery of high quality software solutions that directly support mission critical operational and analytical needs. Working within a multi disciplinary technical team, you will contribute to the creation of next generation tools and platforms that enhance the Agency's ability to detect, disrupt and prevent SOC. This role places you at the cutting edge of law enforcement technology, helping to shape capabilities that address some of the most complex and high impact threats facing the UK. You will set engineering standards, define best practice and ensure the team consistently delivers secure, scalable and maintainable software. A key part of your role will be leading, coaching and mentoring a team of developers, supporting their technical growth, fostering a positive and collaborative culture, and ensuring their work aligns with NCA priorities. You will champion modern development approaches and agile delivery methods, promoting DevOps practices, automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment to ensure rapid and reliable delivery. Your responsibilities will include guiding technical decision making, selecting appropriate technologies and architectural approaches, and making informed judgments about when to build bespoke solutions or adopt existing tools. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, product managers and operational teams to ensure that complex mission requirements are translated into robust, user centred technical solutions. In doing so, you will ensure that software developed within NDEC integrates effectively with operational workflows and delivers real world impact. You will also play a key role in strengthening the developer community across NDEC and the wider Agency, promoting knowledge sharing, encouraging experimentation and driving the adoption of good practice in security, testing, automation and documentation. Through strong technical leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help build a high performing software engineering capability that delivers meaningful outcomes in a fast moving and demanding environment. Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership - Lead, manage and inspire a software development team to design, build and deliver high quality data services that address complex operational challenges. Provide clear direction, set standards and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Relationship Building - Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the NCA technical community. Promote shared learning, knowledge exchange and cross functional working to build collective capability and support the effective delivery of Agency priorities. User Engagement - Champion user centred design by defining effective approaches for understanding user needs and guiding others in eliciting and interpreting user stories. Distinguish clearly between genuine user needs and stakeholder wants, ensuring research is applied appropriately and recommending the most suitable tools and methods. Modern Development Standards - Apply and promote modern engineering standards and practices across complex projects and programmes, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, maintainable and aligned with organisational best practice. Programme and Build (Software Engineering) - Maintain technical oversight across all stages and iterations of the software development lifecycle. Provide expert advice to stakeholders, set team wide standards for programming tools and techniques, and ensure appropriate application of methods, frameworks and compliance requirements. Information Security - Design solutions with embedded security controls, ensuring they are purposefully engineered to mitigate relevant security threats and meet NCA and national security requirements. Systems Design - Develop systems that balance risk, impact and technical complexity, selecting suitable design patterns and standards. Review and assure the designs of others, ensuring appropriate technology choices, efficient resource use and effective integration across multiple systems. Systems Integration - Coordinate integration activities across systems, defining integration approaches and supporting teams in undertaking integration testing. Ensure components interact reliably and support the delivery of end to end operational capability. Person specification Software Engineering - Demonstrable industrial experience designing, developing and testing complex object oriented software applications. Strong proficiency in object oriented programming languages, with experience applying robust engineering principles in production environments. Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including discovery, design, build, testing, deployment and maintenance. Development Practices & Delivery - Hands on experience working within agile delivery environments, applying iterative development, continuous feedback and prioritisation techniques. Practical experience with modern DevOps practices, automation and CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent, reliable and secure deployment. Ability to translate user and business requirements into technical solutions, managing expectations and making informed, collaborative trade offs. Cloud, Infrastructure & Environments - Knowledge of designing, deploying and maintaining software across cloud and on premise environments. Understanding of how to build scalable, secure and resilient systems that integrate effectively within complex technical landscapes. Technical Design & Architecture - Experience contributing to technical design decisions, architectural patterns and standards. Ability to assess technology options, ensure alignment with best practice, and contribute to long term technical strategy. Technical Leadership - Experience operating in a technical leadership role, providing direction, coaching and assurance to software developers. Ability to build a positive engineering culture, promote knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement across a multi disciplinary team.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary Join the expanding National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC), part of the National Crime Agency's Data and Analysis Hub,and help place data at the centre of the fight against serious and organised crime (SOC). NDEC delivers advanced analytical and exploitation capabilities that generate operational insight, inform strategic decision making, and provide a critical edge against increasingly technology driven threats. As a Lead Software Developer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high quality software solutions that unlock the value of complex and rapidly growing datasets. We are looking for proactive, inquisitive problem solvers who thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy variety, and work effectively as part of a collaborative, multi disciplinary team. Job description As the Lead Software Developer, you will provide technical leadership across NDEC and the wider NCA, driving the design, development and delivery of high quality software solutions that directly support mission critical operational and analytical needs. Working within a multi disciplinary technical team, you will contribute to the creation of next generation tools and platforms that enhance the Agency's ability to detect, disrupt and prevent SOC. This role places you at the cutting edge of law enforcement technology, helping to shape capabilities that address some of the most complex and high impact threats facing the UK. You will set engineering standards, define best practice and ensure the team consistently delivers secure, scalable and maintainable software. A key part of your role will be leading, coaching and mentoring a team of developers, supporting their technical growth, fostering a positive and collaborative culture, and ensuring their work aligns with NCA priorities. You will champion modern development approaches and agile delivery methods, promoting DevOps practices, automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment to ensure rapid and reliable delivery. Your responsibilities will include guiding technical decision making, selecting appropriate technologies and architectural approaches, and making informed judgments about when to build bespoke solutions or adopt existing tools. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, product managers and operational teams to ensure that complex mission requirements are translated into robust, user centred technical solutions. In doing so, you will ensure that software developed within NDEC integrates effectively with operational workflows and delivers real world impact. You will also play a key role in strengthening the developer community across NDEC and the wider Agency, promoting knowledge sharing, encouraging experimentation and driving the adoption of good practice in security, testing, automation and documentation. Through strong technical leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help build a high performing software engineering capability that delivers meaningful outcomes in a fast moving and demanding environment. Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership - Lead, manage and inspire a software development team to design, build and deliver high quality data services that address complex operational challenges. Provide clear direction, set standards and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Relationship Building - Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the NCA technical community. Promote shared learning, knowledge exchange and cross functional working to build collective capability and support the effective delivery of Agency priorities. User Engagement - Champion user centred design by defining effective approaches for understanding user needs and guiding others in eliciting and interpreting user stories. Distinguish clearly between genuine user needs and stakeholder wants, ensuring research is applied appropriately and recommending the most suitable tools and methods. Modern Development Standards - Apply and promote modern engineering standards and practices across complex projects and programmes, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, maintainable and aligned with organisational best practice. Programme and Build (Software Engineering) - Maintain technical oversight across all stages and iterations of the software development lifecycle. Provide expert advice to stakeholders, set team wide standards for programming tools and techniques, and ensure appropriate application of methods, frameworks and compliance requirements. Information Security - Design solutions with embedded security controls, ensuring they are purposefully engineered to mitigate relevant security threats and meet NCA and national security requirements. Systems Design - Develop systems that balance risk, impact and technical complexity, selecting suitable design patterns and standards. Review and assure the designs of others, ensuring appropriate technology choices, efficient resource use and effective integration across multiple systems. Systems Integration - Coordinate integration activities across systems, defining integration approaches and supporting teams in undertaking integration testing. Ensure components interact reliably and support the delivery of end to end operational capability. Person specification Software Engineering - Demonstrable industrial experience designing, developing and testing complex object oriented software applications. Strong proficiency in object oriented programming languages, with experience applying robust engineering principles in production environments. Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including discovery, design, build, testing, deployment and maintenance. Development Practices & Delivery - Hands on experience working within agile delivery environments, applying iterative development, continuous feedback and prioritisation techniques. Practical experience with modern DevOps practices, automation and CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent, reliable and secure deployment. Ability to translate user and business requirements into technical solutions, managing expectations and making informed, collaborative trade offs. Cloud, Infrastructure & Environments - Knowledge of designing, deploying and maintaining software across cloud and on premise environments. Understanding of how to build scalable, secure and resilient systems that integrate effectively within complex technical landscapes. Technical Design & Architecture - Experience contributing to technical design decisions, architectural patterns and standards. Ability to assess technology options, ensure alignment with best practice, and contribute to long term technical strategy. Technical Leadership - Experience operating in a technical leadership role, providing direction, coaching and assurance to software developers. Ability to build a positive engineering culture, promote knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement across a multi disciplinary team.
Government Digital & Data
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Location Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ About the job Job summary Launch your future in cloud engineering with an apprenticeship that gives you real experience, expert support, and a welcoming learning environment. Working alongside our skilled Infrastructure Engineering team, you'll help design, deliver and maintain our cloud platforms, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to automation that improves how we work. With a clear learning pathway and dedicated mentorship, you'll build confidence and capability in a fast moving digital profession. You'll gain real experience across several specialist areas: Database Operations - understanding performance, backups, replication, and maintenance. DevOps / DevSecOps - automation, secure pipelines, continuous delivery and operational excellence. FinOps - cost optimisation, cloud spend awareness and responsible resource usage. Linux & Storage - system administration, storage management and troubleshooting. Network Operations - cloud networking, connectivity, monitoring and resilience. Platforms - supporting and enhancing internal cloud platforms, tools and shared services You'll be part of a supportive team working in a flexible hybrid way, splitting your time between home and our Cardiff office. You'll also spend one day each week with our apprenticeship provider, ALS Training, in central Cardiff giving you dedicated time to learn, grow and develop the skills you need to thrive. Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House Give yourself the best opportunity to apply! Join our Outreach team for an informal "find out more" session on: Tuesday 31st March 2026 between 12.00 - 13.00 No need to register - just click on the link above to join, listen, and gain tips to help you apply. Cameras and microphones will be switched off. Can't make the session, or want something to refer back to? Just email our Outreach mailbox on: and we'll share a copy of the session slides. Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. Please review the eligibility criteria for the academic course detailed under the Person Specification section further down in the advert before applying. Job description As an Apprentice Infrastructure Engineer, you'll join a group of new apprentices working towards a Level 4 Digital Infrastructure Engineer qualification (find out more here: Level 4 Digital Infrastructure Engineer - ALS Training ). Over 24 months, you'll be supported every step of the way helping you achieve your apprenticeship while building highly sought-after technical skills. Alongside your formal learning, you'll gain hands on experience with our talented Infrastructure teams and a range of specialist technical teams who deliver cloud-based solutions across Companies House and support for the last remaining on-premise infrastructure. Through regular rotations, you'll see the full breadth of infrastructure engineering roles and work with a variety of technologies that shape how we operate. During your apprenticeship, you'll grow your capabilities across key areas such as: Information security - understanding security principles and the controls used to protect systems and services. IT infrastructure - supporting a wide range of technologies including compute, storage, networking, physical and cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), COTS, and opensource solutions. Developing modern industry standards - learning why up-to-date development and technical standards matter and how to apply them. Ownership and initiative - learning how to investigate issues, document your findings and work with your team to resolve them. Problem management - exploring how to identify and assess problems across systems, processes and services at strategic, tactical or operational levels. Systems design - contributing to the design of components within larger digital systems. Systems integration - understanding how systems connect, the challenges involved, and how to build and test effective interfaces. Troubleshooting - developing your diagnostic skills and learning how to apply basic troubleshooting techniques across a range of technologies. As you progress through the apprenticeship, you'll gain hands-on experience in: Core Cloud & Automation Skills Terraform - building, managing, and automating infrastructure as code. AWS Cloud Infrastructure - deploying, securing, scaling, and operating cloud platforms. Docker - containerising applications and managing lightweight, portable environments. CI/CD Pipelines - understanding automated build, test and deployment workflows using tools commonly used in Companies House. Version Control (Git) - managing source code, collaborating through branches and pull requests. Additional Technical Skills You might also get the opportunity to learn more about: Programming Languages - exposure to languages used at Companies House, such as Java, Node.js and Python, plus scripting basics. SQL & MongoDB - querying, modelling, and working with relational and nonrelational databases. Unix/Linux - essential command line usage, system administration and troubleshooting. Networking Fundamentals - understanding VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls and connectivity in cloud environments. Storage Technologies - object storage (e.g., S3), block storage, file systems, encryption and backup concepts. Monitoring & Observability - logging, metrics, alerting, dashboards and incident response principles. Security Foundations (DevSecOps) - identity & access management, secrets handling, vulnerability awareness and secure-by-design thinking. You'll benefit from additional core skills development, a supportive apprentice community, onsite parking, an onsite gym, and a variety of active social groups across Companies House. You're joining us at a time of exciting transformation, and you'll play a real part in shaping how our systems evolve for the future. Person specification This is a role that provides the opportunity to participate in the support and rollout of existing and emerging technologies and the chance to gain knowledge of Companies House hardware and software systems. We are looking for someone who has: The willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Good organisational skills, able to manage tasks and time effectively A genuine interest in technology and digital services The ability to work collaboratively and support colleagues Strong problem-solving abilities and creativity in finding solutions Eligibility Criteria There are some important things to be aware of when applying for this apprenticeship: There are no age restrictions for this apprenticeship - we welcome all applications. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to confirm your name and qualifications with us, so that we can share them with our apprenticeship provider - this is simply so that they can check your eligibility for apprenticeship funding. So that we can provide you with all of the support and training you need, you'll be required to attend our Cardiff office for a minimum of 3 days per week during the training period and then a minimum 2 days a week once training has been completed. Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this campaign. You must not already have a qualification at Level 4 or higher in the same or a similar subject to this apprenticeship. For more information on qualification levels, please visit: What qualification levels mean: England, Wales and Northern Ireland - GOV.UK To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you need to: Have achieved a GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language (or equivalent qualifications). We'll ask for evidence of this before you can progress to interview. Live in Wales for at least three days a week at the start of the apprenticeship and throughout its duration. Not be in full-time education when you start the role. Hold a British Passport or indefinite leave to remain status in the UK.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Location Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ About the job Job summary Launch your future in cloud engineering with an apprenticeship that gives you real experience, expert support, and a welcoming learning environment. Working alongside our skilled Infrastructure Engineering team, you'll help design, deliver and maintain our cloud platforms, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to automation that improves how we work. With a clear learning pathway and dedicated mentorship, you'll build confidence and capability in a fast moving digital profession. You'll gain real experience across several specialist areas: Database Operations - understanding performance, backups, replication, and maintenance. DevOps / DevSecOps - automation, secure pipelines, continuous delivery and operational excellence. FinOps - cost optimisation, cloud spend awareness and responsible resource usage. Linux & Storage - system administration, storage management and troubleshooting. Network Operations - cloud networking, connectivity, monitoring and resilience. Platforms - supporting and enhancing internal cloud platforms, tools and shared services You'll be part of a supportive team working in a flexible hybrid way, splitting your time between home and our Cardiff office. You'll also spend one day each week with our apprenticeship provider, ALS Training, in central Cardiff giving you dedicated time to learn, grow and develop the skills you need to thrive. Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House Give yourself the best opportunity to apply! Join our Outreach team for an informal "find out more" session on: Tuesday 31st March 2026 between 12.00 - 13.00 No need to register - just click on the link above to join, listen, and gain tips to help you apply. Cameras and microphones will be switched off. Can't make the session, or want something to refer back to? Just email our Outreach mailbox on: and we'll share a copy of the session slides. Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. Please review the eligibility criteria for the academic course detailed under the Person Specification section further down in the advert before applying. Job description As an Apprentice Infrastructure Engineer, you'll join a group of new apprentices working towards a Level 4 Digital Infrastructure Engineer qualification (find out more here: Level 4 Digital Infrastructure Engineer - ALS Training ). Over 24 months, you'll be supported every step of the way helping you achieve your apprenticeship while building highly sought-after technical skills. Alongside your formal learning, you'll gain hands on experience with our talented Infrastructure teams and a range of specialist technical teams who deliver cloud-based solutions across Companies House and support for the last remaining on-premise infrastructure. Through regular rotations, you'll see the full breadth of infrastructure engineering roles and work with a variety of technologies that shape how we operate. During your apprenticeship, you'll grow your capabilities across key areas such as: Information security - understanding security principles and the controls used to protect systems and services. IT infrastructure - supporting a wide range of technologies including compute, storage, networking, physical and cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), COTS, and opensource solutions. Developing modern industry standards - learning why up-to-date development and technical standards matter and how to apply them. Ownership and initiative - learning how to investigate issues, document your findings and work with your team to resolve them. Problem management - exploring how to identify and assess problems across systems, processes and services at strategic, tactical or operational levels. Systems design - contributing to the design of components within larger digital systems. Systems integration - understanding how systems connect, the challenges involved, and how to build and test effective interfaces. Troubleshooting - developing your diagnostic skills and learning how to apply basic troubleshooting techniques across a range of technologies. As you progress through the apprenticeship, you'll gain hands-on experience in: Core Cloud & Automation Skills Terraform - building, managing, and automating infrastructure as code. AWS Cloud Infrastructure - deploying, securing, scaling, and operating cloud platforms. Docker - containerising applications and managing lightweight, portable environments. CI/CD Pipelines - understanding automated build, test and deployment workflows using tools commonly used in Companies House. Version Control (Git) - managing source code, collaborating through branches and pull requests. Additional Technical Skills You might also get the opportunity to learn more about: Programming Languages - exposure to languages used at Companies House, such as Java, Node.js and Python, plus scripting basics. SQL & MongoDB - querying, modelling, and working with relational and nonrelational databases. Unix/Linux - essential command line usage, system administration and troubleshooting. Networking Fundamentals - understanding VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls and connectivity in cloud environments. Storage Technologies - object storage (e.g., S3), block storage, file systems, encryption and backup concepts. Monitoring & Observability - logging, metrics, alerting, dashboards and incident response principles. Security Foundations (DevSecOps) - identity & access management, secrets handling, vulnerability awareness and secure-by-design thinking. You'll benefit from additional core skills development, a supportive apprentice community, onsite parking, an onsite gym, and a variety of active social groups across Companies House. You're joining us at a time of exciting transformation, and you'll play a real part in shaping how our systems evolve for the future. Person specification This is a role that provides the opportunity to participate in the support and rollout of existing and emerging technologies and the chance to gain knowledge of Companies House hardware and software systems. We are looking for someone who has: The willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Good organisational skills, able to manage tasks and time effectively A genuine interest in technology and digital services The ability to work collaboratively and support colleagues Strong problem-solving abilities and creativity in finding solutions Eligibility Criteria There are some important things to be aware of when applying for this apprenticeship: There are no age restrictions for this apprenticeship - we welcome all applications. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to confirm your name and qualifications with us, so that we can share them with our apprenticeship provider - this is simply so that they can check your eligibility for apprenticeship funding. So that we can provide you with all of the support and training you need, you'll be required to attend our Cardiff office for a minimum of 3 days per week during the training period and then a minimum 2 days a week once training has been completed. Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this campaign. You must not already have a qualification at Level 4 or higher in the same or a similar subject to this apprenticeship. For more information on qualification levels, please visit: What qualification levels mean: England, Wales and Northern Ireland - GOV.UK To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you need to: Have achieved a GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language (or equivalent qualifications). We'll ask for evidence of this before you can progress to interview. Live in Wales for at least three days a week at the start of the apprenticeship and throughout its duration. Not be in full-time education when you start the role. Hold a British Passport or indefinite leave to remain status in the UK.
Electrical Design Engineer Bedford 40K- 52K per annum Overview An established engineering manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its Engineering Department. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering & Automation Team Leader, you will be responsible for the design and development of electrical hardware and control systems for special-purpose industrial machinery . This role offers hands-on involvement across the full project lifecycle-from concept and detailed design through to manufacture, testing, and support. Key Responsibilities Conceptual and detailed electrical design of industrial machinery Design of control systems including variable speed drives, PLCs, and fieldbus systems Converting written specifications into full electrical designs, including schematic drawings and bills of materials Designing systems for manufacture and assembly Liaising with suppliers on bought-out components and working closely with internal departments Developing test plans and commissioning procedures Leading or supporting development and customer projects to agreed timescales and budgets Providing technical support to sales, service, and production teams Requirements: Essential: Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and circuit diagrams Familiarity with EN60204 and EN13849 Minimum 1 year's experience using EPLAN Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach Problem-solving mindset with flexibility in approach Desirable: Advanced EPLAN experience Knowledge of EN13849 and SISTEMA Experience with AutoCAD Electrical Understanding of EMC requirements Exposure to pneumatics and hydraulics Experience working in a cross-functional engineering environment Ability to develop innovative technical solutions Working Hours & Flexibility 39 hours per week Monday-Thursday: 8 hours per day Friday: 7 hours Hybrid working available (up to 2 days per week, business dependent) Paid overtime: 1.5x weekdays & Saturdays 2x Sundays (UK duties only Benefits Death in service benefit Healthshield Bike2Work scheme Pluxee reward scheme 23 days annual leave Contributory pension scheme (4.5% employer / 4.5% employee) Interested or know someone who could be suitable? Send the CV to Luana Ferreira at (url removed) or call her on (phone number removed). Why work with Proactive? Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role! Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with their details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive 250. T&Cs apply Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Electrical Design Engineer Bedford 40K- 52K per annum Overview An established engineering manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its Engineering Department. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering & Automation Team Leader, you will be responsible for the design and development of electrical hardware and control systems for special-purpose industrial machinery . This role offers hands-on involvement across the full project lifecycle-from concept and detailed design through to manufacture, testing, and support. Key Responsibilities Conceptual and detailed electrical design of industrial machinery Design of control systems including variable speed drives, PLCs, and fieldbus systems Converting written specifications into full electrical designs, including schematic drawings and bills of materials Designing systems for manufacture and assembly Liaising with suppliers on bought-out components and working closely with internal departments Developing test plans and commissioning procedures Leading or supporting development and customer projects to agreed timescales and budgets Providing technical support to sales, service, and production teams Requirements: Essential: Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and circuit diagrams Familiarity with EN60204 and EN13849 Minimum 1 year's experience using EPLAN Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach Problem-solving mindset with flexibility in approach Desirable: Advanced EPLAN experience Knowledge of EN13849 and SISTEMA Experience with AutoCAD Electrical Understanding of EMC requirements Exposure to pneumatics and hydraulics Experience working in a cross-functional engineering environment Ability to develop innovative technical solutions Working Hours & Flexibility 39 hours per week Monday-Thursday: 8 hours per day Friday: 7 hours Hybrid working available (up to 2 days per week, business dependent) Paid overtime: 1.5x weekdays & Saturdays 2x Sundays (UK duties only Benefits Death in service benefit Healthshield Bike2Work scheme Pluxee reward scheme 23 days annual leave Contributory pension scheme (4.5% employer / 4.5% employee) Interested or know someone who could be suitable? Send the CV to Luana Ferreira at (url removed) or call her on (phone number removed). Why work with Proactive? Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role! Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with their details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive 250. T&Cs apply Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Billericay, Essex
A respected multidisciplinary construction and building consultancy, known for delivering Mechanical and Electrical Design, Building Surveying, and Project Management services, are looking to appoint an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join their expanding Building Services team in Billericay. The business has built a strong reputation across the Education and Healthcare sectors, delivering a range of new build and refurbishment projects including schools, teaching blocks, laboratories, GP surgeries and hospital upgrades. With a collaborative team environment and clear pathways for professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer to develop their technical and project delivery skills within a supportive consultancy setting. Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer Salary & Benefits: Salary: Circa 40,000 (dependent on experience) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Professional development and chartership support Pension scheme Office based Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer Job Overview: As an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, procurement, and delivery of a variety of MEP projects, primarily within the education and healthcare sectors. You will support senior engineers in producing detailed electrical designs and specifications, carrying out project management duties, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer Job Requirements: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar relevant discipline Proven experience working within a consultancy or design environment Strong knowledge of electrical systems including LV Distribution, Lighting, Fire Alarms, Data, and Access Control Familiarity with relevant design standards (BS7671, BS5839, BS5266, etc.) Experience using software such as Dialux and Trimble for calculations Full UK driving licence and own transport Working towards, or willing to work towards, membership with CIBSE or IET Experience within the education or healthcare sectors (desirable but not essential) Knowledge of RIBA stages of work (desirable but not essential) Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit (desirable but not essential) Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
A respected multidisciplinary construction and building consultancy, known for delivering Mechanical and Electrical Design, Building Surveying, and Project Management services, are looking to appoint an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join their expanding Building Services team in Billericay. The business has built a strong reputation across the Education and Healthcare sectors, delivering a range of new build and refurbishment projects including schools, teaching blocks, laboratories, GP surgeries and hospital upgrades. With a collaborative team environment and clear pathways for professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer to develop their technical and project delivery skills within a supportive consultancy setting. Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer Salary & Benefits: Salary: Circa 40,000 (dependent on experience) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Professional development and chartership support Pension scheme Office based Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer Job Overview: As an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, procurement, and delivery of a variety of MEP projects, primarily within the education and healthcare sectors. You will support senior engineers in producing detailed electrical designs and specifications, carrying out project management duties, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer Job Requirements: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar relevant discipline Proven experience working within a consultancy or design environment Strong knowledge of electrical systems including LV Distribution, Lighting, Fire Alarms, Data, and Access Control Familiarity with relevant design standards (BS7671, BS5839, BS5266, etc.) Experience using software such as Dialux and Trimble for calculations Full UK driving licence and own transport Working towards, or willing to work towards, membership with CIBSE or IET Experience within the education or healthcare sectors (desirable but not essential) Knowledge of RIBA stages of work (desirable but not essential) Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit (desirable but not essential) Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.