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Senior Quantitative Software Engineer | Insurance Analytics Platform | London £150,000 + Bonus & Benefits This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Quantitative Software Engineer to join a highly sophisticated analytics engineering team within a global specialty insurance and reinsurance business. We are looking for an experienced engineer with a strong mathematical and computational background to work on the core analytical engine that underpins pricing, risk modelling, and portfolio management capabilities across the business. This is not a traditional Back End engineering role focused on APIs or web services. Instead, the position centres around the development, optimisation, and evolution of a highly complex numerical modelling platform used directly by actuarial and underwriting teams. The environment is highly technical, fast-paced, and intellectually rigorous, offering the opportunity to work on large-scale computational systems alongside engineers, quantitative developers, and analytics specialists. Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and optimise a large-scale analytical calculation engine used for pricing and portfolio analytics Work on complex numerical and mathematical software used within underwriting and actuarial workflows Refactor and modernise Legacy modelling systems, improving scalability, maintainability, and performance Implement high-performance and distributed computing solutions across large analytical workloads Collaborate closely with actuarial, analytics, and engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions Contribute to architectural decisions with a focus on long-term engineering quality and reduction of technical debt Improve computational efficiency, system reliability, and processing performance across the wider analytics platform Maintain strong engineering standards including testing, documentation, and version control best practices Support the ongoing evolution of the organisation's proprietary analytics technology stack Skills & Experience Strong software engineering experience within quantitative, scientific computing, modelling, or analytical environments Excellent mathematical foundations including numerical methods, linear algebra, algorithms, and statistics Strong programming experience in Julia, Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar computational languages Experience developing or optimising complex modelling engines, simulation platforms, or analytical software systems Strong understanding of performance optimisation, parallel computing, and distributed systems Experience working with large datasets and SQL-based technologies Strong software engineering fundamentals including testing, maintainability, and scalable system design Experience working within highly complex, enterprise-scale technical environments Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Desirable Experience within insurance, reinsurance, quantitative finance, hedge funds, or asset management environments Background in scientific computing, computational physics, engineering simulation, or quantitative development Exposure to actuarial or risk modelling platforms Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments Advanced academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines If this sounds like the role for you, APPLY and a consultant will be in touch.

Senior Entra ID SME Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires Senior Entra ID SME to be based at their client's office in Wokingham/Warwick UK. This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the Wokingham/Warwick office 2-3 days per week. This is a 12 month temporary contract to start ASAP Day rate: Competitive Market rate Our client is seeking a visionary and highly technical Entra ID SME to lead the BAU and identity enhancement in customer identity environment. While our existing operation team focus on the Identity operations, this role focus on Entra ID expertise to support the operations and enhancements and BAU automations. The Microsoft Entra SME is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise identity and access management (IAM) solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). This role ensures secure, scalable, and compliant identity services, supporting both human and non-human identities across cloud and hybrid environments. This role requires a deep IAM hands-on experience of hybrid environment and modern automation paradigms, mentoring teams, and providing technical direction to senior management. Key Responsibilities Identity & Access Management Design and manage Microsoft Entra ID architecture User life cycle (Joiner-Mover-Leaver) Group management (static, dynamic, role-assignable) Role-based access control (RBAC) Own the end-to-end IAM operations focusing Entra ID for CUSTOMER, ensuring robust protection across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Authentication & Security Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Conditional Access policies Passwordless solutions (FIDO2, Windows Hello) Enforce Zero Trust principles Monitor and respond to identity-related incidents Operations & Support Provide support for identity-related issues: Authentication failures Sync issues Group/role assignment issues Application & Agent Management Enterprise Applications App registrations (Service Principals) Review and control: API permissions Admin consent processes Identity Governance & Compliance Access Packages (Entitlement Management) Access Reviews Privileged Identity Management (PIM) Ensure compliance with: CIS, ISO 27001, NIST, internal security policies Conduct periodic access and role reviews Automation & Integration (Good to Have) Design and implement automation using: Azure Logic Apps Power Automate Microsoft Graph API Certificate & PKI Integration (Good to Have) AD CS (Certificate Authority) NDES/SCEP Define and maintain: Operational runbooks Incident and problem management processes Define identity standards and enforce best practices Key Requirements Essential Skills: 10+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management focused on Microsoft Entra ID, with at least 3+ years of BAU experience in IAM. Proven ability to see the "big picture" and design holistic solutions that balance performance, security, cost, and identity automation. Strong hands-on experience with: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Active Directory (AD DS) Hybrid identity (Entra Connect/Cloud Sync) Expert-Level Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in Entra ID and identity automations Advanced knowledge of enterprise Identity operations in hybrid environment Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and Certificate Management, PKI(good to have), CI/CD pipelines and Scripting. Strong Experience with: Conditional Access PIM & Access Reviews App registrations & Enterprise Apps Scripting : PowerShell Microsoft Graph API Security & Compliance Knowledge of: Zero Trust architecture Identity security best practices Soft Skills Strong stakeholder communication (technical & leadership) Analytical and problem-solving mindset Deep understanding of ITIL concepts within an Agile, process-driven environment. A "no-blame" mindset focused on continuous improvement and preventing future incidents through architectural automation. Highly self-motivated with a passion for learning. Desirable Skills: Certifications (Preferred) Microsoft: SC-300 - Identity and Access Administrator AZ-500 - Azure Security Engineer Other: IAM/security certifications (CISSP, CISM - optional) Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Role: Solutions Architect Location: Leeds (Hybrid) Salary: £75,000 Take ownership of Application Architecture Modernisation and Cloud Adoption for a leading Financial Services Organisation. We're supporting a leading Financial Services organisation on a multi-year evolution of its core platforms and technology landscape. This role offers a rare opportunity to step in as the Architect, taking full ownership of architectural direction, governance, and process across the business. You'll operate across both technical depth and enterprise-level thinking, helping the organisation move from a predominantly on-prem Microsoft estate towards a more modern, API-led and cloud-ready architecture, at a pace that aligns with business risk and regulatory requirements. What You'll Be Doing This is a broad, high-impact role where you'll combine hands-on technical decision-making with strategic architectural leadership: Own the Architecture Function Act as the organisation's primary Architect, establishing architecture practices, governance, and processes, including involvement in and shaping of Technical Design Authority (TDA). Technical Leadership & Decision-Making Work closely with Engineers and senior stakeholders to drive key decisions across areas such as APIs, authentication, integration patterns, and application design. Application & Platform Architecture Lead the evolution of a core Microsoft-based platform, currently on-prem, introducing scalable, modern architectural patterns. API & Integration Strategy Play a key role in shaping a more API-led ecosystem, including the potential introduction of an API Gateway and improved service-to-service communication. Cloud Readiness & Transformation Support early-stage cloud adoption, helping define a pragmatic, low-risk path to Azure, balancing innovation with regulatory and operational considerations. Collaboration Across Technology Partner closely with an established Infrastructure SME, ensuring a clear separation and alignment between infrastructure and application architecture. Governance & Standards Introduce structure, best practices, and architectural governance across the technology landscape, ensuring consistency, scalability, and security. What You'll Bring Strong Engineering Background Previous hands-on development experience (ideally within the Microsoft stack), with the credibility to engage deeply with engineering teams. Architectural Experience (Solution or Enterprise) Able to operate both tactically and strategically, with a clear understanding of how solutions fit within a wider enterprise context. Microsoft-Centric Expertise Strong knowledge of .NET, C#, SQL Server, and designing within Microsoft-based environments. API & Integration Knowledge Experience designing or working with API-driven architectures, authentication models, and modern integration patterns. Cloud Awareness (Azure Preferred) Exposure to cloud architecture and migration concepts, even if the majority of experience to date is within on-prem environments. Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Comfortable setting up architectural processes, contributing to design authorities, and influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why Apply Be THE Architect Take true ownership of architecture within the organisation, with the autonomy to define standards and direction. Make a Visible Impact Play a central role in shaping how technology evolves across a key, business-critical platform. Blend Strategy and Hands-On Influence Stay close to engineering while influencing enterprise-wide decisions. Transformation Without Chaos Join a business that is committed to modernisation, but taking a considered, pragmatic approach to cloud and change. This role is ideal for an experienced Solutions Architect who wants to step into a lead, high-ownership position, balancing hands-on technical influence with the opportunity to build and mature an architecture function from the ground up.

Senior Software Engineer - Real Time Data (Kafka/Spark) Chester | Hybrid working | 12-month contract | Inside IR35 | Global Investment Bank A leading global investment bank is looking for a hands-on Senior Engineer to build high-performance, Real Time data platforms supporting regulatory compliance across global operations. This is a fully engineering-led role focused on streaming, distributed systems, and low-latency processing, ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges at scale. What You'll Do Design and build Kafka-based streaming pipelines and Spark processing jobs Develop low-latency, high throughput systems handling large-scale datasets Create data matching and reconciliation solutions across multiple sources Work on event-driven architectures with a focus on performance, accuracy, and reliability Contribute to production grade systems in a highly regulated environment What We're Looking For Strong hands-on experience with Kafka and Spark Experience building Real Time or near Real Time data pipelines Solid understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and data processing Background in software engineering best practices (testing, CI/CD, clean code) Nice to Have Experience in banking, compliance, or regulated environments Exposure to high-volume transactional or voice data systems

We are seeking a senior Risk Manager to lead programme-wide risk and opportunity management, ensuring alignment with HM Treasury Orange Book principles and MOD governance frameworks. This role goes beyond traditional risk reporting-positioning the Risk Manager as a trusted advisor to Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Programme Boards, and assurance bodies , enabling risk-informed decision-making , shaping strategic trade-offs, and ensuring both threats and opportunities are actively managed to protect and enhance Defence capability outcomes. Key Responsibilities Risk Management Strategy & Planning: Develop, implement, and continuously refine the Programme Risk Management Strategy and Risk Management Plan , aligned to NAD, MOD, and HMG best practice. Define risk appetite, tolerance, thresholds, and escalation frameworks across project, programme, and portfolio levels. Ensure integration of risk management into overall programme governance, planning, and delivery life cycle. Threat & Opportunity (Upside Risk) Management: Lead proactive identification and management of both threats and opportunities , ensuring balanced consideration of risk and value. Embed opportunity management practices to maximise programme benefits and outcomes. Align risk and opportunity management with benefits realisation and Defence capability delivery , not just milestones. Risk-Informed Decision Making: Act as a trusted advisor to SROs and Programme Boards , providing clear analysis of risks, opportunities, and trade-offs. Present decision options with associated impacts on cost, schedule, performance, and operational outcomes. Support informed decision-making through evidence-based insights and scenario analysis. Schedule Threshold Management & Escalation: Define and manage risk thresholds and escalation triggers , including schedule, cost, and performance tolerances. Monitor delivery against thresholds and ensure timely escalation from project to programme and portfolio governance levels. Provide early warning of risks that may impact critical paths, approvals, or operational readiness. Tooling & Quantitative Risk Analysis: Lead the use of Active Risk Manager (ARM) and Predict! (or equivalent) to manage risk data, reporting, and analysis. Deliver quantitative risk analysis (QRA) , including schedule and cost risk modelling where appropriate. Ensure data quality, consistency, and auditability across all risk artefacts. Commercial & Contractual Risk Integration: Integrate risk management with commercial strategies, supplier performance, and contractual frameworks . Identify and manage risks associated with multi-vendor delivery environments , including misaligned incentives and dependencies. Support commercial teams in embedding risk considerations into procurement and supplier management. Security, Accreditation & Cyber Risk: Lead management of security, accreditation, and cyber risks as core programme risk domains. Ensure alignment with Defence security policies, accreditation requirements, and cyber assurance processes. Provide visibility and escalation of risks impacting authority to operate and operational deployment. People, Skills & Clearance Risks: Identify and manage risks related to SC clearance constraints, key personnel dependencies, and skills shortages . Highlight risks associated with succession gaps and single points of failure across programme and supplier teams. Support workforce planning through proactive identification of people-related risks. Governance, Assurance & Independent Challenge: Maintain comprehensive and auditable risk registers and RAID logs across programme levels. Provide high-quality reporting to Programme Boards, SROs, and assurance bodies (eg, IPA, Cabinet Office). Exercise independent challenge , ensuring risks are accurately represented and not understated. Escalate material concerns without compromise, ensuring transparency and integrity in reporting. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with senior stakeholders across NAD, MOD, suppliers, and wider HMG organisations. Facilitate risk workshops, reviews, and governance forums to ensure shared understanding and ownership of risk. Provide clear, concise communication tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences. Continuous Improvement & Risk Culture: Promote a proactive, transparent, and risk-aware culture across multidisciplinary teams. Drive continuous improvement in risk management practices, tools, and maturity. Capture and share lessons learned across programmes and portfolios. Requirements Essential: Proven experience as a Risk Manager within Defence, government, or large-scale regulated environments. Extensive experience supporting HMG Category A or Major Programmes , including approvals and assurance processes. Strong knowledge of HM Treasury Orange Book and risk management best practice. Demonstrated experience developing Risk Management Strategies and Plans . Hands-on experience with Active Risk Manager (ARM) , Predict! , or equivalent tools. Experience delivering quantitative risk analysis (QRA) , including schedule and/or cost modelling. Strong understanding of commercial, supplier, and multi-vendor risk environments . Experience managing security, accreditation, and cyber risks within Defence or similar contexts. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide independent challenge at Board level. Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills. Desirable: Experience within NAD/Defence Digital , Land ISTAR, or digital transformation programmes. Knowledge of HM Treasury Green Book and business case development. Familiarity with Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and GMPP assurance processes. Professional certification in risk management (eg, APM Risk, MoR, PMI-RMP).

Job Title: Full Stack Developer Job Description This role focuses on designing, building, and operating high-quality, cloud-native full stack applications. You will work across the entire software development life cycle, from architecture and implementation through to deployment, monitoring, and ongoing support, using modern languages, cloud platforms, and automation tools. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and robust full stack applications and services using modern programming languages such as Java, Python, and Go. Build and deploy containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes, and develop serverless and microservices-based solutions on AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Develop and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible to enable automated, repeatable, and secure environment provisioning. Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and follow a you build it, you run it philosophy, taking ownership of the full life cycle of services, including automated testing, deployment, monitoring, and operational support. Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve the root causes of production and pre-production issues to ensure service reliability, performance, and availability. Adhere to established technology standards and risk management frameworks, ensuring all designs and code comply with security policies, regulatory requirements, and data protection guidelines. Implement, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes, enabling rapid and reliable delivery of new features and fixes. Write clean, testable, and well-structured code, supported by automated tests and appropriate documentation. Actively participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain high code quality and consistency across the codebase. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to refine requirements, plan work, and deliver solutions that align with business and technical goals. Promote reuse of components and services, reduce duplication, and maintain a clean and well-organised repository with meaningful commit messages and clear version control practices. Essential Skills Proven experience as a Software Developer or Full Stack Developer in a mid-level or senior capacity. Strong proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Python, or Go (Golang). Hands-on experience working with public cloud platforms, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Expertise in containerisation technologies, particularly Docker, and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, for example Amazon EKS. Demonstrable experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and/or Ansible. Strong architectural skills with a focus on designing well-engineered, testable, secure, and resilient applications. Practical experience with automated testing frameworks and a commitment to integrating quality and testing throughout the development process. Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and experience working in an environment where teams own the operational aspects of the services they build. experience working in Agile development environments and collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams. Additional Skills & Qualifications experience designing and implementing cloud-native architectures that leverage managed services for compute, data, and messaging. Familiarity with serverless patterns and event-driven architectures on AWS and GCP. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues across distributed systems. Ability to write clear, meaningful commit messages and maintain a tidy, well-structured code repository. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers and stakeholders across multiple teams. A mindset focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and automation wherever possible. Why Work Here? You will join a high-performing, technology-focused environment that embraces modern engineering practices and cloud-native solutions. The organisation offers a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to combine remote work with time in a collaborative office setting. You will gain exposure to large-scale, complex systems in a global financial environment, providing excellent opportunities to deepen your technical expertise and progress your career. You will work alongside experienced engineers, benefit from knowledge sharing, and contribute to impactful projects that are highly visible across the business. Location Belfast, UK Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited. Level 1, The Chase, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, Ireland. No. 909257. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. 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Office Manager East Lancashire Are you an experienced Office Manager looking for your next career move in East Lancashire?We're connecting with talented professionals across the region who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy keeping an organisation running smoothly. Whether you're currently in a role and exploring what's out there, or actively seeking your next challenge, we'd love to hear from experienced Office Managers and Senior Administrators ready to step up. About the OpportunitiesWe regularly partner with a range of businesses across East Lancashire - from growing SMEs to established organisations - who are looking for confident, proactive Office Managers to support daily operations, improve processes, and keep their teams functioning at their best. Typical environments include: Professional services Manufacturing & engineering Education & not-for-profit Technology & digital Property & facilities Finance & commercial sectors What Office Manager roles usually involveWhile each employer is different, responsibilities often include: Overseeing the day-to-day running of the office Managing suppliers, services, facilities, and maintenance Supporting HR processes such as onboarding and staff coordination Maintaining health & safety, compliance, and office documentation Coordinating meetings, events, and internal communications Managing office budgets, purchasing, and resource planning Acting as the key point of contact for staff and visitors What we look for Previous experience in an Office Manager, Facilities, Senior Administrator, or similar role Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Confident communicator who enjoys supporting teams Ability to work independently and handle a variety of tasks Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Office 365 A proactive, positive approach to workplace culture and efficiency Benefits typically offeredEach employer varies, but benefits often include: Competitive salary packages Flexible working options (depending on the organisation) On-site parking or accessible transport links Wellbeing and training opportunities Modern office environments Interested in exploring opportunities?If you're an Office Manager based in or around Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington or wider East Lancashire, we'd love to connect. #

Job Title: Principal Town Planner Location: Northampton About the Company Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary land and property consultancy with offices across the Midlands. The business delivers a wide range of services including planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation, and business consultancy, helping clients maximise the value and potential of their assets. You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary development team made up of planners, engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, and architects. The organisation offers the ideal balance between scale and agility - large enough to deliver diverse, high-quality projects, yet small enough to provide autonomy, visibility, and genuine cross-disciplinary collaboration. Due to strategic growth within the Kettering office, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planning Consultant to help establish and expand the planning and development presence across Northamptonshire. The Role This is a senior-level position combining strategic leadership, business development, and hands-on planning consultancy delivery. You will act as a key figure within the Kettering office, driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and enhancing market presence. Key Responsibilities Technical & Delivery Act as the lead planning expert within the Kettering office Deliver planning consultancy services across a variety of sectors Provide both general and strategic planning advice to clients Coordinate and prepare planning applications with internal teams Manage post-planning negotiations, appeals, and related processes Oversee development lifecycle stages including technical design, procurement, and construction-phase input Lead multidisciplinary project teams, managing delivery, risk, and programme performance Support and mentor junior team members to develop technical capability Strategic & Business Development Drive growth of the planning and development offer across Northamptonshire Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, landowners, promoters, and agents Cross-sell complementary services including land promotion, valuation, and agency work Increase brand awareness and generate new instructions Identify opportunities to diversify services and expand into new markets Improve operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability Strengthen integration across the wider service offering About You We are seeking an experienced planning professional with strong leadership and commercial capability. Essential Requirements MRTPI qualified (or equivalent) Proven experience in planning consultancy and development-led work Track record of business development, networking, or team growth Strong understanding of the full development process Experience in post-planning, technical design, and project delivery Excellent project management and coordination skills Full UK driving licence Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail Confident decision-maker and problem solver Strong communicator and relationship builder Commercially aware and growth-focused Resilient, adaptable, and proactive Passion for innovation and continuous improvement Benefits Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Private healthcare (BUPA) 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) Additional birthday day off Extra holiday for long service Discretionary bonus scheme Enhanced pension scheme (NEST) Professional membership fees paid + CPD support Employee Assistance Programme + health plan + flu jab Agile and flexible working culture EV and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or email

Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: £650-£700 per day | Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead the governance, assurance, and oversight of Test & Trials activities across the programme Develop, review, and enhance Test Strategies, Plans, and assurance frameworks Provide expert guidance to programme leadership on test readiness, delivery confidence, and risk Deliver independent challenge to ensure robust validation, compliance, and assurance standards are maintained Coordinate integration, system, acceptance, and operational testing activities Work collaboratively with engineering, cyber security, delivery, and operational teams to ensure aligned execution Produce senior-level assurance reports, readiness assessments, and risk evaluations Identify programme risks and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies Support transition into service, operational acceptance, and go-live activities Ensure testing activity aligns with operational, technical, and security requirements Essential Experience Active DV Clearance (mandatory) Proven experience leading or consulting on Test & Trials activities within secure government, defence, or national security environments Strong background in test governance, assurance, and strategic test management Experience delivering within complex IT infrastructure or secure systems programmes Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders on readiness, risk, and delivery confidence Strong understanding of integration, system, operational, and acceptance testing methodologies Experience operating within highly controlled, security-sensitive environments Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, Defence, or National Security programmes Knowledge of secure networks, infrastructure delivery, or classified environments Experience providing independent assurance or programme-level consultancy Familiarity with delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or ITIL Why Apply? Long-term programme on a critical national infrastructure initiative High-impact role with significant stakeholder exposure Opportunity to shape assurance and testing strategy across a complex secure environment Outside IR35 engagement with competitive day rate Work alongside senior technical and operational specialists on mission-critical delivery programmes

Senior SRE | Up to £525/day | ACTIVE SC REQUIRED We're hiring multiple Senior SREs with Active SC clearance and excellent communication skills for a key public sector organisation. Your responsibilities will include: Design, deploy and support resilient, high-performance digital services using technologies including databases, web Servers, DNS, CDNs, reverse proxies, message queues and load balancers. Manage and optimise cloud-native infrastructure with Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, and automated deployment practices. Implement and maintain monitoring and reliability practices, applying SRE principles including capacity planning, SLIs and SLOs to support large-scale production environments. Collaborate in a structured, transparent engineering environment using Git version control, while contributing to software development across technologies such as Node.js, Java and Kotlin. Be able to travel once per month to London or Leeds We're keen to speak with Senior SREs with experience in the following: Kubernetes & container orchestration Terraform & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Databases, web Servers, DNS, CDNs & load balancers Reverse proxies & message queues Monitoring & observability tooling SRE principles (SLIs, SLOs, capacity planning) Git & CI/CD pipelines Node.js, Java & Kotlin Large-scale distributed systems & production support Are you a Senior SRE immediately available to start your next contract with Active SCt? Apply within. Senior SRE | Up to £525/day | ACTIVE SC REQUIRED

Lead Full Stack Engineer (.NET/React/AWS) £650/day (Inside IR35) Manchester (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week) 6 Month Contract We're working with a large-scale, technology-led business investing heavily in a greenfield cloud-native platform build, and they're looking for a hands-on Lead Full Stack Engineer to play a key role in shaping the platform from the ground up. React is central to the user experience, and you'll be operating across the wider platform, working closely with .NET Back End services, cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and engineering teams to deliver scalable systems end-to-end. What you'll be doing: Building and scaling a modern React/Next.js application at the core of the platform Contributing to micro-Front End architecture (Module Federation) Working closely with Back End engineers on API design, data flow, and system integration Developing and integrating with .NET/C# Back End services Contributing to Infrastructure as Code and deployment automation using Terraform Deploying and supporting applications within AWS (CloudFront, S3, etc.) Designing performant, scalable user experiences for a high-traffic platform Staying hands-on while contributing to technical direction within your squad What they're looking for: Strong experience with React/Next.js in production environments Solid exposure to .NET/C# Back End development (APIs, services, integrations) Experience working within micro-Front End architectures or similar scalable Front End patterns Strong AWS experience across deployment, infrastructure, and cloud services Experience with Terraform/Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Strong grasp of API-driven architecture and Front End/Back End interaction Experience building scalable, high-performance platforms Comfortable operating as a senior, hands-on engineer within a product-led team The environment: Greenfield build - no Legacy constraints, built properly from day one Modern engineering practices across Front End and Back End Product-led squads with high ownership and autonomy Platform being built at genuine scale, not a side project If you're an engineer who enjoys owning the Front End experience while understanding and contributing to the Back End platform, this is a strong opportunity to get involved in something meaningful from the start.

Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer | Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Operations - Linux Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, which is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer for an initial six-month assignment, with the option to extend. Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid working The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and possess a strong background in Linux engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience: Experience supporting enterprise Linux platforms in public sector secure environments. Extensive knowledge of system stability, performance, security, and troubleshooting across a range of Linux-based services. Significant experience in delivering Linux-based development activities, which include building and maintaining development environments, as well as containerising applications and services. Desirable qualifications include: RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer or LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

NFT senior engineer 6 Month contract initially Based: Onsite in Wokingham Rate - £350 - £400 p/d via Umbrella We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a number of NFT senior engineer on a long term program of work. Key Responsibilities: * Ensuring the performance and scalability of web applications, APIs, and other software systems under various workloads and stress conditions. * Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, such as slow response times, high resource utilization, and poor scalability, through performance testing, monitoring, and optimization. * Collaborating with development teams, architects, and project managers to establish performance testing strategies, requirements, and metrics. * Developing and maintaining automated performance test scripts, frameworks, and test data sets using tools such as NeoLoad, Loadrunner, JMeter, and other industry-standard tools. * Analysing test results, identifying performance issues, and recommending performance optimization solutions to project teams and stakeholders. * Providing guidance and mentoring to other team members on performance testing best practices, tools, and techniques. Key Skills & Experience: * Expertise in performance testing tools, including NeoLoad, Loadrunner and JMeter, with a proven track record of designing and executing load, stress, and endurance tests for web applications and APIs. * Proficiency in monitoring and analysis tools such as Dynatrace, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks in complex distributed systems. * Familiarity with cloud-based platforms like Azure or AWS, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, for deploying and scaling performance test environments. * Knowledge of industry best practices and performance optimization techniques for web technologies, including HTTP/HTTPS protocols, RESTful APIs, and caching mechanisms * programming skills in at least one Scripting language (eg, Python, Java, or Groovy) for customizing test scenarios and integrating with CI/CD pipelines. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Hands on experience in service virtualization tools, ie Parasoft Virtualize, WireMock etc This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Senior Smart Contract Developer - London and remote - 6 months+/RATE: £525 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Senior Smart Contract Developer. For this role you will need to be onsite in London 2 days per week. Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA   *Role Summary* We are seeking an experienced.*Smart Contract Developer* with strong expertise in.*enterprise blockchain platforms*,.*Solidity-based smart contracts*, and.*cloud-native Back End services*. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience delivering.*production-grade blockchain solutions* across domains such as.*banking, supply chain, payments, and sustainability*, and will be comfortable working in.*consortium-led, regulated environments*. .*Key Responsibilities* Design, develop, test, and deploy smart contracts for enterprise blockchain platforms (Ethereum, GoQuorum, Hyperledger Besu, Corda). Implement asset tokenization, on-chain/off-chain data models, and blockchain transaction workflows. Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices (Node.js/Java) to interact with smart contracts. Ensure security, performance, and scalability of smart contracts and blockchain applications. Collaborate with architects, product owners, and external partners in multi-organization blockchain networks. Lead or mentor development teams, enforcing coding standards, testing, and best practices. Work closely with cloud infrastructure teams to deploy blockchain solutions using Azure/AWS services. Support POCs, innovation initiatives, and exploration of Layer 2 scaling solutions. Participate in design reviews, audits, and governance processes related to blockchain systems.   *Required Skills & Experience* 8+ years of experience in software engineering with strong blockchain focus. Hands-on experience with Solidity smart contract development. Strong understanding of Ethereum-compatible platforms (GoQuorum, Hyperledger Besu). Experience with enterprise blockchain frameworks such as R3 Corda and Ripple. Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and/or Java (Spring Boot). Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and asynchronous processing patterns. Experience designing on-chain vs off-chain data models. Familiarity with REST APIs, event-driven systems, and message queues. Solid understanding of blockchain security concepts (permissions, key management, transaction integrity). Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role We are hiring a AI Engineering Product Manager for our Multi-Tech Agentic Engineering team to lead the technical direction, engineering discipline and delivery velocity of IAG's next generation of agentic AI products. This is a hands-on senior technical leadership role. You must have real experience leading teams that build production-grade AI agents, not just theoretical experiments or hackathon projects. You will be the technical authority across agent frameworks, orchestration patterns, memory design and guardrails. You will report to the Group Head of Technology and work within the product oversight of the Group Head of Cognitive Automation. You will shape how we build, scale and operate a multi-vendor agent ecosystem across OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft Azure, LangGraph, AutoGen and other emerging frameworks. You will also lead in a matrix environment, working across multiple airlines, central teams, external partners and offshore/nearshore engineering units. You must be comfortable directing both internal engineering teams and partner-led delivery teams, maintaining consistent quality and velocity across all. Your responsibilities What You Will Lead Technical Ownership Set the technical strategy for IAG's agentic architecture, including orchestration patterns, tool integration, memory, evaluation and runtime governance. Create and drive adoption of reusable agent components that accelerate delivery across all operating companies. Make sound architecture decisions on model selection, GraphRAG, RAG optimisation, LangGraph patterns and model cost modelling. Agentic Engineering Leadership Lead and mentor a small multi-disciplinary technical team building enterprise-grade AI agents integrated with complex airline systems, working across London and Barcelona Drive a culture of excellence by developing talent, managing performance rigorously and shaping a team that delivers at elite level Provide engineering leadership across internal teams and external technology partners, ensuring consistency of standards and delivery quality. Establish technical best practices for OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, LangGraph, AutoGen and other agent frameworks. Implement strong engineering discipline, including observability, safety, automated evaluation, behavioural testing and continuous improvement. Matrix and Partner Leadership Operate effectively in a matrix environment spanning Group, OpCos, cloud, data and security teams. Coordinate and influence multiple delivery streams to ensure alignment, technical coherence and consistent engineering standards. Manage and guide external partners, ensuring work meets IAG's quality, cost and velocity expectations. Platform and Architecture Leadership Shape the Group's lightweight GenAI abstraction layer, enabling fast, predictable and secure route-to-live. Own agile technical governance with auditable decisions, clear architecture documentation and rapid escalation of risks. Maintain a sharp external radar on AI evolution and benchmark vendor capabilities, reliability and cost. Product and Delivery Impact Work with product leads to ensure technical designs deliver genuine, measurable EBIT impact. Identify quick-start approaches that left-shift value during discovery. Build a developer experience that encourages rapid adoption of AI components across the Group. Stakeholder Influence Build strong relationships across all airlines and influence at CDIO-1 level. Represent the AI engineering strategy to the Group CTO, CDAO, CISO and cloud/data platform leaders. Support Group-wide AI upskilling through contributions to the AI Academy curriculum. Your skills, experience and qualifications Qualifications, Experience and Qualities 15+ years of engineering leadership with proven experience delivering complex software systems at scale. Direct experience architecting and delivering production AI agents with measurable business impact. Deep technical command of the OpenAI ecosystem, including model orchestration, tool calling, evaluation and runtime optimisation. Strong experience with Anthropic, Azure OpenAI and at least one other agent framework such as LangGraph or AutoGen. Proven ability to lead both internal engineering teams and external partner teams to consistent, high-quality outcomes. Strong track record operating in a matrix environment, influencing without direct authority and aligning diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to integrate LLM-based agents with enterprise systems, APIs, RPA, orchestration platforms and internal tools. Strong grounding in DevSecOps, cloud-native architecture, observability and CI/CD. Ability to translate complex technical considerations into simple, concise narratives for senior executives. Evidence of succeeding in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-stakes environments. Ability to travel internally (within Europe) on a weekly basis, where required, to work with the team and stakeholders. Nice-to-haves Airline or travel industry experience. Experience building reusable platform components adopted across multiple business units. Experience with model hosting, fine-tuning, distillation or model evaluation frameworks. Experience with globally distributed teams and multi-vendor delivery ecosystems. You are likely a great fit if you Thrive at the intersection of architecture, engineering craft and delivery. Cut through fog quickly and favour practical, high-value solutions. Stay ahead of AI evolution and separate hype from substance instantly. Inspire and challenge senior engineers while maintaining strong engineering discipline. Communicate with clarity, confidence and zero waffle. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About The Role: A well-established, design-led architectural practice is seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to join its growing residential team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, people-focused studio delivering meaningful housing projects across London and the UK. The ideal candidate will be confident, sociable, highly ambitious and organised. The role will focus on residential and social housing schemes, including projects involving fire remediation and building safety works. You will be reporting into an Associate whilst working amongst a large project team, collaborating with the in-house development team. You will play a key role in overseeing delivery from design through to completion, acting as a central point of coordination between clients, consultants and internal teams. In return, the practice offers excellent benefits like a healthcare scheme, mentorship and personal development opportunities, seasonal parties and sports team. As well as this, they offer hybrid working arrangements and a genuinely supportive studio culture alongside long-term progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Lead cladding remediation, fire safety and new build projects within agreed scope, budget and programme. Monitor performance, manage risk and provide clear, accurate client advice. Oversee contracts (JCT), valuations, payments, variations and reporting. Act as Employer's Agent / Contract Administrator / Project Manager through to completion. Chair meetings, attend site and coordinate in-house and external consultants Key Skills / Requirements: Strong track record leading projects and understanding JCT contracts Experience and interest in architecture, construction and engineering Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package Strong negotiation and communication skills Excellent numerical skills To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions). By applying for this role you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.

Remedy SME (ITSM) - Contract Location - Ipswich or Hemel Hempstead (5 days onsite) Day rate - 700 - 747 per day (Inside IR35) Contract duration - 6 months (potential extension) Security: Security Clearance required (active or eligible) The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Remedy SME to join a high-impact programme supporting a legacy BMC Remedy ITSM environment within a secure setting. This role is focused on stabilising, maintaining, and improving a critical ITSM platform while supporting internal teams and ensuring operational resilience. This is a hands-on, senior-level role where you'll combine technical expertise with advisory responsibilities, working closely with engineers and stakeholders to enhance system performance and best practices. What You'll Be Doing Supporting and maintaining the existing Remedy ITSM platform Managing CMDB data loads and foundation data Working on integrations (including E-bonding) Customising workflows and configurations using Developer Studio Troubleshooting complex issues through log analysis and root cause identification Supporting failover and disaster recovery (BCDR) readiness Providing technical guidance and mentoring internal engineers Driving improvements in processes, documentation, and system performance What We're Looking For Strong hands-on experience with Remedy ITSM (essential) Experience with CMDB, integrations, and Developer Studio Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex environments Understanding of ITSM processes and legacy system support Experience with disaster recovery / failover is highly desirable Background working with modern tools like ServiceNow is a plus Ability to work onsite 5 days a week in a secure environment Active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain (5 years UK residency required) This is an urgent opportunity where the hiring manager is looking to schedule an interview immediately. If interested then please apply with a copy of your CV or send your CV to khushboo. uk Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Onsite -2 days on site every 2 weeks We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £42,215+ (DOE) Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Role Description: You'll play a key role in developing and ensuring requirements for advanced submarine control systems, shaping how critical platform technologies are designed, integrated and validated. You will produce technical documentation, define hardware and software requirements, and support design reviews-ensuring solutions meet programme, safety and performance standards. Working within a specialist Control & Instrumentation team, you'll contribute to SSNA platform development, using engineering tools and system databases to oversee interfaces and functionality. You'll also support verification activities and functional safety compliance (IEC 61508/61511), helping deliver innovative, high-integrity systems that are vital to the success of next-generation submarines. Core duties: You will develop and facilitate system requirements, ensuring clear acceptance criteria aligned to programme needs You'll produce detailed design documentation, including diagrams, calculations and technical justifications to support engineering strategies You support Certificate of Design activities, preparing evidence and presenting clear technical arguments to stakeholders You'll define hardware and software requirements, guiding suppliers in delivering compliant and effective control system solutions Your role includes overseeing system interfaces and delivering verification evidence to meet functional safety standards (IEC 61508/61511) Essential Skills: You demonstrate a relevant engineering degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent), ideally progressing toward professional registration You will produce clear, structured technical reports across the engineering lifecycle to support design and assurance activities You'll apply systems engineering values effectively within highly detailed environments, interpreting requirements and supporting technical solutions Your experience includes system calculations, modelling and evaluation to inform design strategies and performance outcomes You bring understanding of control systems, instrumentation theory (e.g. PID) or system architecture concepts Knowledge of defence standards is beneficial, supporting compliance within highly regulated engineering programmes The Centralised Control and Instrumentation Team: You will be joining a team of 16 engineers, that progress the design and validation of critical SSNA control systems across hardware, software and safety. Working on highly multi-layered, safety-critical technology, the team ensures reliable platform performance-offering exciting tasks, intricate work and ample opportunities for technical growth. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 22nd May 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job title: Procurement Specialist Location: Warwick (2 days in the office per week - maybe a few more in the first few weeks) Contract length: 6-month rolling contract Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist on behalf of a well established manufacturing organisation to play a key role in supporting Manufacturing Operations. You will shape a competitive, sustainable supply chain, partnering globally to drive productivity, quality, and digitalization. By leading strategic sourcing, negotiations, and contract management, you will directly advance our mission toward affordable, clean energy. Some of the duties will include but are not limited to: Formulate local and regional material field strategies for non-pooled commodities. Structure negotiation frameworks, define awarding criteria, and secure sourcing board approvals. Lead complex multi-site commercial contracts, managing pricing, delivery, and payment terms. Govern vendor portfolios to optimize the EcoSystem strategy and build a preferred supplier list. Analyze global market trends to transform insights into optimized procurement strategies. Performance & Cost-Out: Monitor key supplier metrics and drive early vendor involvement in cost-reduction initiatives. Proactively identify supply chain vulnerabilities and implement strategic risk countermeasures. Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with strategic commodity teams to align contractual terms with business needs. Lead end-to-end strategic project initiatives focused on product reactivation programs. Essential Requirements: Solid procurement experience or equivalent seniority in a related professional field such as engineering or costing. Proven ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings. A strong understanding of product costing structures and how manufacturing costing works. Strong negotiation skills combined with the confident ability to ask critical questions. Highly capable of multitasking and managing several projects or deliverables at the same time. Mitigate supplier capacity and tooling constraints caused by scaling engine volumes, utilizing MRP systems to safeguard production schedules. Desirable Requirements: Outstanding Microsoft Excel skills tailored for complex data analysis and forecasting. Prior experience managing and collaborating with a global supplier base within a matrix organizational structure. Knowledge of component manufacturing processes and industrial quality standards.

Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Electronics Engineer! Are you a passionate Senior Electronics Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is seeking a dedicated individual to help enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact: Technical Delivery and Leadership: Lead complex, multi disciplinary electronics projects, balancing scope, time, cost, quality and risk while supporting informed trade off decisions and coordinating contributors as needed. System Architecture and Lifecycle: Define and maintain robust, portable electronic platforms and subsystems with long-term lifecycle focus. Subsystem Ownership: Own the strategy, architecture and lifecycle of key subsystems, including audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared and sensor systems. Electronics and PCB Design: Deliver end to end circuit design, schematic capture and analysis. Guide and review PCB layouts to ensure signal integrity, EMC, reliability and manufacturability. Firmware Collaboration: Contribute hands on to embedded firmware development and code reviews alongside Firmware Engineers, ensuring designs are robust, testable and maintainable. Test, Verification and Validation: Champion testable design and automated testing, supporting CI where appropriate. Lead verification and validation activities through lab testing, user trials and real world use. Quality and Compliance: Act as a subject matter expert for medical electrical safety and EMC standards (IEC 60601 1 / 60601 1 2). Own timely investigation and resolution of quality issues. Risk Management: Perform DFMEAs and risk assessments in line with ISO 14971, implementing controls and providing verification evidence. Manufacturing Handover: Create accurate, version controlled BOMs and manufacturing data packs. Support production, service and repair teams with training and clear quality measures. Suppliers and Stakeholders: Build strong supplier partnerships and collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Eye Tracking and Repairs to improve reliability, serviceability and cost. Technology Strategy and Mentoring: Contribute to technology scouting and feasibility studies. Mentor Engineers and support a positive, high performing engineering culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Collaborative team player: Values team success, supports colleagues across disciplines and contributes actively to shared goals. Broad hardware subsystem expertise: Experience across audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared, sensors and hardware / firmware interfaces. Proactive, practical mindset: Comfortable taking initiative, navigating ambiguity and driving work forward in a fast moving environment. Clear communicator: Able to explain complex technical topics clearly and concisely to both technical and non technical audiences. Accessibility or AAC experience: Familiarity with user needs, environments and constraints within AAC or related assistive technology domains. Strong documentation discipline: Produces clear design documentation, maintains accurate version controlled BOMs, and contributes effectively to design and code reviews. Deep electronics expertise: Strong foundations in digital, analogue and power electronics, making sound architecture and component trade offs. Circuit, PCB and firmware capability: Experienced in schematic capture, DFM / DFA principles, PCB layout review, and embedded C / C++ firmware development using Zephyr RTOS (e.g. Nordic, STM32). Test, compliance and risk focus: Designs for testability, supports automated testing and CI, understands IEC 60601 standards, and applies DFMEA and ISO 14971 risk management. Supplier and manufacturing collaboration: Works effectively with suppliers and manufacturing partners, resolving issues quickly and incorporating feedback into designs. About Smartbox Smartbox is at the forefront of assistive communication technology, creating products used worldwide by people with diverse needs. Our values - passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change - shape everything we do. Our Culture, Sustainability and Inclusion We believe everyone deserves a voice. We foster a collaborative, inclusive workplace and prioritise sustainability through responsible product and process design. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday, offering barrier free recruitment and workplace adjustments. Rewards and Benefits Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Ready to Make a Difference Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try to recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.