Lead Python Software Engineer - SC Cleared (12 Month Contract) - £700/day (Inside IR35) Location: London or Leatherhead ( 3 days onsite per week ) Rate: Up to £700 per day (PAYE/Inside IR35) Duration: 12 Month Contract Start: ASAP SC Cleared Python Engineer - Immediate Requirement We are recruiting a Lead Python Software Engineer (SC Cleared) to join a high-profile national security programme . Active SC clearance is mandatory - candidates without current, transferable SC clearance cannot be considered . This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge, mission-critical systems in a highly secure and innovative environment. MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE) Active SC Clearance (must be transferable) Must be a sole British national (no dual nationality) Recent experience within a government/defence/secure environment Clearance must be valid with 12months + remaining The Role: Lead Python Engineer (SC Cleared) You will play a key role in leading delivery across complex engineering challenges, including: Leading and mentoring high-performing development teams Designing and building scalable data processing pipelines Driving quality through unit, integration and end-to-end testing Contributing to architecture, design and technical documentation Working across cloud, DevOps and secure environments Solving complex technical problems in a bespoke, high-impact setting Key Skills & Experience 7+ years experience with Python (OOP + functional programming) Proven experience leading software engineering teams Strong background in data pipelines/data engineering Experience delivering high-quality, test-driven software Knowledge of cloud platforms and DevOps practices Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Skills AWS/Cloud experience Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Elastic/Kibana Security protocols (PKI, TLS) Why Apply? Work on national security and mission-critical systems Exposure to cutting-edge technology and innovation Strong culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous learning Long-term 12-month contract with extension potential Hybrid model with 3 days onsite in London or Leatherhead Apply Now If you are a Lead Python Engineer with ACTIVE SC clearance , we want to hear from you. Please note: Applications will only be considered if you meet the strict clearance and nationality requirements .
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Lead Python Software Engineer - SC Cleared (12 Month Contract) - £700/day (Inside IR35) Location: London or Leatherhead ( 3 days onsite per week ) Rate: Up to £700 per day (PAYE/Inside IR35) Duration: 12 Month Contract Start: ASAP SC Cleared Python Engineer - Immediate Requirement We are recruiting a Lead Python Software Engineer (SC Cleared) to join a high-profile national security programme . Active SC clearance is mandatory - candidates without current, transferable SC clearance cannot be considered . This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge, mission-critical systems in a highly secure and innovative environment. MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE) Active SC Clearance (must be transferable) Must be a sole British national (no dual nationality) Recent experience within a government/defence/secure environment Clearance must be valid with 12months + remaining The Role: Lead Python Engineer (SC Cleared) You will play a key role in leading delivery across complex engineering challenges, including: Leading and mentoring high-performing development teams Designing and building scalable data processing pipelines Driving quality through unit, integration and end-to-end testing Contributing to architecture, design and technical documentation Working across cloud, DevOps and secure environments Solving complex technical problems in a bespoke, high-impact setting Key Skills & Experience 7+ years experience with Python (OOP + functional programming) Proven experience leading software engineering teams Strong background in data pipelines/data engineering Experience delivering high-quality, test-driven software Knowledge of cloud platforms and DevOps practices Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Skills AWS/Cloud experience Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Elastic/Kibana Security protocols (PKI, TLS) Why Apply? Work on national security and mission-critical systems Exposure to cutting-edge technology and innovation Strong culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous learning Long-term 12-month contract with extension potential Hybrid model with 3 days onsite in London or Leatherhead Apply Now If you are a Lead Python Engineer with ACTIVE SC clearance , we want to hear from you. Please note: Applications will only be considered if you meet the strict clearance and nationality requirements .
Position Description Location: Leatherhead (3 days pw onsite) Start: ASAP, End: 12 month contract Day rate - £700pd Inside ir35 SC Clearance required , please do not apply if you are not SC Cleared Python Software Engineer to join our team - being able to think outside of the box to overcome technical challenges is essential! The role offers fantastic opportunities to work on leading edge and bespoke technologies within an interesting and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all of the skills we need, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Mandatory requirements: At least 7 years of experience using Python for OOP and functional programming Experience of leading software development teams and mentoring of junior members Experience of unit, integration and end to end testing with a delivering 'quality' mindset Experience creating designs and documentation Experience of working with data processing pipelines Working knowledge of DevOps and Cloud/virtualisation Platforms A passion for learning new technologies and innovation Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable: . Experience of working on AWS . Experience of working with Elastic and Kibana . Containerisation experience such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift . Experience of security protocols such as PKI, TLS etc
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Position Description Location: Leatherhead (3 days pw onsite) Start: ASAP, End: 12 month contract Day rate - £700pd Inside ir35 SC Clearance required , please do not apply if you are not SC Cleared Python Software Engineer to join our team - being able to think outside of the box to overcome technical challenges is essential! The role offers fantastic opportunities to work on leading edge and bespoke technologies within an interesting and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all of the skills we need, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Mandatory requirements: At least 7 years of experience using Python for OOP and functional programming Experience of leading software development teams and mentoring of junior members Experience of unit, integration and end to end testing with a delivering 'quality' mindset Experience creating designs and documentation Experience of working with data processing pipelines Working knowledge of DevOps and Cloud/virtualisation Platforms A passion for learning new technologies and innovation Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable: . Experience of working on AWS . Experience of working with Elastic and Kibana . Containerisation experience such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift . Experience of security protocols such as PKI, TLS etc
Sanderson Government & Defence
City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Role As a Senior Java Developer, you will: Champion best practices in software development, including coding standards, branching strategies, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, and Continuous Testing. Collaborate with technical leads to design and implement scalable microservices architectures and ensure seamless integration across technical components. Support test automation activities by working closely with QA engineers to validate both functional and non-functional requirements. Actively contribute within an Agile Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Mentor and support team members while contributing across development and testing activities to help deliver high-quality solutions. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
The Role As a Senior Java Developer, you will: Champion best practices in software development, including coding standards, branching strategies, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, and Continuous Testing. Collaborate with technical leads to design and implement scalable microservices architectures and ensure seamless integration across technical components. Support test automation activities by working closely with QA engineers to validate both functional and non-functional requirements. Actively contribute within an Agile Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Mentor and support team members while contributing across development and testing activities to help deliver high-quality solutions. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
5 days onsite. Open to contract/Fulltime. Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot, working extensively with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases. You will play a key part in our cloud-native journey, leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and modern monitoring tools to deliver scalable, resilient solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Back End services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot Work with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases (schema design, query optimization, data migration) Build and deploy applications in containerized environments using Docker and orchestrate deployments with Kubernetes Implement cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP ensuring high availability and scalability Monitor and troubleshoot application performance using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software Challenge the status quo by proposing innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement Mentor peers by sharing knowledge, best practices, and fostering a culture of technical excellence Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Strong experience in Java and Spring Boot development Hands-on experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration Experience with cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP) Familiarity with application monitoring, logging, and alerting tools Excellent problem-solving skills and proactive attitude Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively Demonstrated ability to challenge existing approaches and drive change Preferred Qualifications Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Knowledge of microservices architecture Exposure to Front End technologies (React, Angular, etc.) Prior experience in financial services or regulated industries
Jun 15, 2026
5 days onsite. Open to contract/Fulltime. Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot, working extensively with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases. You will play a key part in our cloud-native journey, leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and modern monitoring tools to deliver scalable, resilient solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Back End services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot Work with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases (schema design, query optimization, data migration) Build and deploy applications in containerized environments using Docker and orchestrate deployments with Kubernetes Implement cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP ensuring high availability and scalability Monitor and troubleshoot application performance using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software Challenge the status quo by proposing innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement Mentor peers by sharing knowledge, best practices, and fostering a culture of technical excellence Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Strong experience in Java and Spring Boot development Hands-on experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration Experience with cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP) Familiarity with application monitoring, logging, and alerting tools Excellent problem-solving skills and proactive attitude Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively Demonstrated ability to challenge existing approaches and drive change Preferred Qualifications Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Knowledge of microservices architecture Exposure to Front End technologies (React, Angular, etc.) Prior experience in financial services or regulated industries
Power Platform Developer - SC Cleared Location: London/Hybrid (50% office attendance across the month) Duration: 6 Month Contract Please note: an active SC Clearance is required for this position Our high profile Banking client is looking for a Power Platform Developer on a 6-month contract basis. You will join a high-performing team delivering innovative, enterprise-scale solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technical expert who thrives on building new products, enhancing existing solutions, and mentoring others while working with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies. What you'll be doing As part of a collaborative Agile team, you'll play a key role in delivering impactful digital solutions: Design and develop solutions across the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages) Build and enhance model-driven apps, complex workflows and integrations Collaborate with business analysts, testers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes Mentor and support junior developers, promoting best practice and scalable design Contribute to DevOps processes , including CI/CD pipelines and release management Lead technical discussions, demos, and solution design sessions Produce clear documentation and help shape engineering standards What they're looking for Essential skills & experience Proven experience with Microsoft D365 & Power Platform Strong understanding of full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments Hands-on experience with .NET workflows, plugins, and Azure services (Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus) Knowledge of Power BI and Power Pages Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jira Desirable Strong C#/.NET or JavaScript skills Understanding of ITIL frameworks To apply for this position please submit your CV. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Power Platform Developer - SC Cleared Location: London/Hybrid (50% office attendance across the month) Duration: 6 Month Contract Please note: an active SC Clearance is required for this position Our high profile Banking client is looking for a Power Platform Developer on a 6-month contract basis. You will join a high-performing team delivering innovative, enterprise-scale solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technical expert who thrives on building new products, enhancing existing solutions, and mentoring others while working with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies. What you'll be doing As part of a collaborative Agile team, you'll play a key role in delivering impactful digital solutions: Design and develop solutions across the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages) Build and enhance model-driven apps, complex workflows and integrations Collaborate with business analysts, testers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes Mentor and support junior developers, promoting best practice and scalable design Contribute to DevOps processes , including CI/CD pipelines and release management Lead technical discussions, demos, and solution design sessions Produce clear documentation and help shape engineering standards What they're looking for Essential skills & experience Proven experience with Microsoft D365 & Power Platform Strong understanding of full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments Hands-on experience with .NET workflows, plugins, and Azure services (Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus) Knowledge of Power BI and Power Pages Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jira Desirable Strong C#/.NET or JavaScript skills Understanding of ITIL frameworks To apply for this position please submit your CV. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Are you a FPGA Design Engineer seeking a challenging career move where you can contribute to the very latest imaging and augmented reality systems, designing and implementing FPGA based SoC systems? Hybrid working (up to 3 days per week from home) and very generous salary on offer. This award-winning Technology company seeks a well qualified FPGA Engineer with SoC design and Integration skills, RTL Verification experience (SystemVerilog, VHDL) and Python knowledge. In this role the successful FPGA Design Engineer will write timing constraints and where necessary modify designs to close timing; working closely with hardware, software and mechanical engineers to bring exciting new products to market. Requirements for the FPGA Design Engineer include: Minimum of 1st / 2.1 Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering related discipline. Proven commercial FPGA Design experience. SoC design and Integration experience. Python knowledge ideally with exposure to cocotb. RTL Verification experience (SystemVerilog, VHDL). Writing timing constraints and ensuring these are met. Design for low power. To find out more, please apply in confidence now. You must have full eligibility to work in the UK.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Are you a FPGA Design Engineer seeking a challenging career move where you can contribute to the very latest imaging and augmented reality systems, designing and implementing FPGA based SoC systems? Hybrid working (up to 3 days per week from home) and very generous salary on offer. This award-winning Technology company seeks a well qualified FPGA Engineer with SoC design and Integration skills, RTL Verification experience (SystemVerilog, VHDL) and Python knowledge. In this role the successful FPGA Design Engineer will write timing constraints and where necessary modify designs to close timing; working closely with hardware, software and mechanical engineers to bring exciting new products to market. Requirements for the FPGA Design Engineer include: Minimum of 1st / 2.1 Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering related discipline. Proven commercial FPGA Design experience. SoC design and Integration experience. Python knowledge ideally with exposure to cocotb. RTL Verification experience (SystemVerilog, VHDL). Writing timing constraints and ensuring these are met. Design for low power. To find out more, please apply in confidence now. You must have full eligibility to work in the UK.
Location East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. Please click on the link for details. We're recruiting for three Principal Software Developers here at Justice Digital, Data and Science, to be part of our warm and collaborative Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), Legal Aid Digital (LAA) and Prisons and Probation Digital (HMPPS) designing and delivering digital services that make a genuine difference to people's lives, alongside championing the adoption of emerging technologies. The Principal Developer will work under the Chief Engineer and alongside the Head of Profession for Engineering and will drive the product teams within OCTO, LAA and HMPPS, as well as acting as a leader within the software development profession across the MOJ. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll work directly with product teams across the department, bringing your expertise to help deliver solutions that reduce friction and improve engineering practices across Justice Digital, Data and Science. You'll guide the Chief Engineer's product teams while providing leadership to the wider software development profession at MOJ. Beyond delivery, you'll also be expected to horizon scan and experiment with new products and tools in an R&D capacity, identifying emerging technologies that could benefit the organisation. This role aligns against the Principal Developer role from the Government Digital and Data Framework. Key Responsibilities Work with the Chief Engineer to define, maintain and own CTO's engineering strategy, aligning with its wider business objectives. Oversee and guide technical teams, influence technical choices and seek out opportunities for digital transformation including: Lead the Developer Assurance team, comprised of Staff Engineers, to ensure that development standards are maintained across Justice Digital, Data and Science Lead the Engineering Standards team to develop and deliver a world class development portal, that documents Justice Digital, Data and Science engineering standards Work alongside the Principal DevOps Engineer to work with the DevX team, working on R&D projects to scope out new and emerging technologies to adopt across the department. Mentor, coach, and line manage lead and senior developers Look for opportunities to collaborate and reuse common components, communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Build and maintain an inclusive culture across the software development community. Manage recruitment and allocation of developers to teams, identifying gaps in capability, ensuring a good balance of skills and seniority. Work with the engineering principals across other agencies to help break down silos and work on cross cutting initiatives. If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential: Experience leading and growing software development teams and technical capability and fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture. Expertise designing, building and operating reliable, secure, and maintainable digital services. Experience coaching, mentoring and line managing senior developers or technical leads. Confidence working within agile environments to iteratively working software designed around the users need. Confidence working across teams and reaching out across organisational/team boundaries to understand common technical approaches and patterns. Experience supporting live services and managing technical risks. Code review. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together. Find out more here about how we celebrate diversity and an inclusive culture in our workplace. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy . Salary Information Base salary for this role is from £71,381 to £80,419 (National) or from £75,674 to £85,257 (London). New entrants to the Civil Service joining the MoJ are expected to start at the minimum of the pay band. Existing Civil Servants moving on a level transferwill retain their current base salary or move to the minimum of the pay band for the role, whichever is higher. Existing Civil Servants who are promotedwill either move to the bottom of the new grade's pay band or receive a 10% uplift, whichever provides the greater increase. Candidates may also be eligible for a non pensionable Government Digital & Data Allowance of up to £12,201 per year (London) or £12,319 (National).This is a temporary allowance, reviewed annually and may be retained, amended, or withdrawn. The final offer will reflect the skills and experience you demonstrate during the assessment process. Why JDDS? Over the past year, we have strengthened our focus on attracting and retaining women and non-binary people in technical roles across the Ministry of Justice. We have steadily been increasing representation through targeted activity, including community forums, support and mentoring, and visible senior allyship committed to sustained improvement. We're proud to back this up with action. Our internal Women in Digital, Data and Science Forum builds community for women and non-binary colleagues across all grades, creating space to share experiences, grow confidence, and shape practical changes. We also support cross-government work to remove barriers for women and girls entering and progressing in tech, and we offer routes in through apprenticeships and structured development. We're proud that this work is recognised externally too: Justice Digital, Data and Science (Ministry of Justice) was named Best Employer of the Year at the Women in Tech Excellence Awards 2025 . Read more about our work and culture in the blog posts below: Six Months in - Building the Women in Engineering Working Group , by Rosie Brigham, Deputy Head of Profession for Engineering. Designing Digital Services for Everyone: Why LGBTQ+ History Still Matters , by Mark Stanley, Deputy Director for Prisons. It started with a Quiz: Discovering a Different Kind of Strength, by Eva Horvathova, Capability Manager. Our values are Purpose, Humanity, Openness and Together. Find out more here about how we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture in our workplace. Use of Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Terms & Conditions Please review our Terms and Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Person specification Please refer to the attached Job Description
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Location East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. Please click on the link for details. We're recruiting for three Principal Software Developers here at Justice Digital, Data and Science, to be part of our warm and collaborative Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), Legal Aid Digital (LAA) and Prisons and Probation Digital (HMPPS) designing and delivering digital services that make a genuine difference to people's lives, alongside championing the adoption of emerging technologies. The Principal Developer will work under the Chief Engineer and alongside the Head of Profession for Engineering and will drive the product teams within OCTO, LAA and HMPPS, as well as acting as a leader within the software development profession across the MOJ. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll work directly with product teams across the department, bringing your expertise to help deliver solutions that reduce friction and improve engineering practices across Justice Digital, Data and Science. You'll guide the Chief Engineer's product teams while providing leadership to the wider software development profession at MOJ. Beyond delivery, you'll also be expected to horizon scan and experiment with new products and tools in an R&D capacity, identifying emerging technologies that could benefit the organisation. This role aligns against the Principal Developer role from the Government Digital and Data Framework. Key Responsibilities Work with the Chief Engineer to define, maintain and own CTO's engineering strategy, aligning with its wider business objectives. Oversee and guide technical teams, influence technical choices and seek out opportunities for digital transformation including: Lead the Developer Assurance team, comprised of Staff Engineers, to ensure that development standards are maintained across Justice Digital, Data and Science Lead the Engineering Standards team to develop and deliver a world class development portal, that documents Justice Digital, Data and Science engineering standards Work alongside the Principal DevOps Engineer to work with the DevX team, working on R&D projects to scope out new and emerging technologies to adopt across the department. Mentor, coach, and line manage lead and senior developers Look for opportunities to collaborate and reuse common components, communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Build and maintain an inclusive culture across the software development community. Manage recruitment and allocation of developers to teams, identifying gaps in capability, ensuring a good balance of skills and seniority. Work with the engineering principals across other agencies to help break down silos and work on cross cutting initiatives. If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential: Experience leading and growing software development teams and technical capability and fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture. Expertise designing, building and operating reliable, secure, and maintainable digital services. Experience coaching, mentoring and line managing senior developers or technical leads. Confidence working within agile environments to iteratively working software designed around the users need. Confidence working across teams and reaching out across organisational/team boundaries to understand common technical approaches and patterns. Experience supporting live services and managing technical risks. Code review. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together. Find out more here about how we celebrate diversity and an inclusive culture in our workplace. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy . Salary Information Base salary for this role is from £71,381 to £80,419 (National) or from £75,674 to £85,257 (London). New entrants to the Civil Service joining the MoJ are expected to start at the minimum of the pay band. Existing Civil Servants moving on a level transferwill retain their current base salary or move to the minimum of the pay band for the role, whichever is higher. Existing Civil Servants who are promotedwill either move to the bottom of the new grade's pay band or receive a 10% uplift, whichever provides the greater increase. Candidates may also be eligible for a non pensionable Government Digital & Data Allowance of up to £12,201 per year (London) or £12,319 (National).This is a temporary allowance, reviewed annually and may be retained, amended, or withdrawn. The final offer will reflect the skills and experience you demonstrate during the assessment process. Why JDDS? Over the past year, we have strengthened our focus on attracting and retaining women and non-binary people in technical roles across the Ministry of Justice. We have steadily been increasing representation through targeted activity, including community forums, support and mentoring, and visible senior allyship committed to sustained improvement. We're proud to back this up with action. Our internal Women in Digital, Data and Science Forum builds community for women and non-binary colleagues across all grades, creating space to share experiences, grow confidence, and shape practical changes. We also support cross-government work to remove barriers for women and girls entering and progressing in tech, and we offer routes in through apprenticeships and structured development. We're proud that this work is recognised externally too: Justice Digital, Data and Science (Ministry of Justice) was named Best Employer of the Year at the Women in Tech Excellence Awards 2025 . Read more about our work and culture in the blog posts below: Six Months in - Building the Women in Engineering Working Group , by Rosie Brigham, Deputy Head of Profession for Engineering. Designing Digital Services for Everyone: Why LGBTQ+ History Still Matters , by Mark Stanley, Deputy Director for Prisons. It started with a Quiz: Discovering a Different Kind of Strength, by Eva Horvathova, Capability Manager. Our values are Purpose, Humanity, Openness and Together. Find out more here about how we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture in our workplace. Use of Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Terms & Conditions Please review our Terms and Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Person specification Please refer to the attached Job Description
Lead Python Software Engineer - Leatherhead - Inside ir35 - 12 months Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment. Mandatory requirements: At least 7 years of experience using Python for OOP and functional programming Experience of leading software development teams and mentoring of junior members Experience of unit, integration and end to end testing with a delivering 'quality' mindset Experience creating designs and documentation Experience of working with data processing pipelines Working knowledge of DevOps and Cloud/virtualisation Platforms A passion for learning new technologies and innovation Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable: Experience of working on AWS Experience of working with Elastic and Kibana Containerisation experience such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift Experience of security protocols such as PKI, TLS etc Lead Python Software Engineer - Leatherhead - Inside ir35 - 12 months Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Jun 15, 2026
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Lead Python Software Engineer - Leatherhead - Inside ir35 - 12 months Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment. Mandatory requirements: At least 7 years of experience using Python for OOP and functional programming Experience of leading software development teams and mentoring of junior members Experience of unit, integration and end to end testing with a delivering 'quality' mindset Experience creating designs and documentation Experience of working with data processing pipelines Working knowledge of DevOps and Cloud/virtualisation Platforms A passion for learning new technologies and innovation Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable: Experience of working on AWS Experience of working with Elastic and Kibana Containerisation experience such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift Experience of security protocols such as PKI, TLS etc Lead Python Software Engineer - Leatherhead - Inside ir35 - 12 months Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Role Title: Software Architect Duration: 6 month contract Location: Telford. Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite Rate: up to £644 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary The Software Architect will be part of the Integration Portfolio DevOps team, responsible for designing and guiding delivery of modern, cloud-native, microservice-based solutions across a broad range of client delivery groups and client portfolios. The role focuses on defining scalable, reusable architectural patterns and working directly with engineering teams to build secure, reliable, and operable services that accelerate integration delivery across the portfolio. This is a hands-on architecture role, Embedded within a DevOps model, combining design authority with active contribution to delivery. Key responsibilities Define and evolve architecture for cloud-native, microservice-based solutions across the Integration Portfolio. Establish and promote reusable patterns for: API and event-driven integration Microservices design and decomposition CI/CD and DevOps pipelines Observability, monitoring, and operational readiness Work directly with engineering teams to design, build, and deploy services on cloud platforms. Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including scalability, resilience, performance, and security. Provide technical leadership to resolve complex delivery challenges across multiple teams and services. Drive consistency and reuse across delivery groups, reducing duplication of patterns and approaches. Define and maintain architecture artefacts, standards, and decision records. Support transition to live service, including operational models, supportability, and handover. Focus areas Designing solutions that are cloud-native by default. Driving adoption of API-first and event-driven architectures. Embedding DevOps and automation across build, test, and deployment. Enabling multi-team delivery through standard patterns and shared services. Balancing speed of delivery with operability, security, and governance. Desirable experience Experience as a Software or Technical Architect in modern, cloud-native environments. Background designing and delivering microservices-based architectures. Experience with cloud platforms (eg AWS, Azure) and containerised deployment models. Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated delivery. Experience designing and governing APIs and integration patterns. Ability to work hands-on with engineering teams and unblock technical issues. Experience delivering shared platform or integration services across multiple teams. Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms. Experience working within the client or other regulated environments. Exposure to developer enablement, platform engineering, or internal product teams. Behaviours Delivery-focused and pragmatic. Strong bias toward reuse, simplicity, and standardisation. Comfortable working across multiple teams and domains. Technically credible and hands-on when required. Clear communicator, able to bridge architectural intent and implementation detail. 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! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 15, 2026
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Role Title: Software Architect Duration: 6 month contract Location: Telford. Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite Rate: up to £644 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary The Software Architect will be part of the Integration Portfolio DevOps team, responsible for designing and guiding delivery of modern, cloud-native, microservice-based solutions across a broad range of client delivery groups and client portfolios. The role focuses on defining scalable, reusable architectural patterns and working directly with engineering teams to build secure, reliable, and operable services that accelerate integration delivery across the portfolio. This is a hands-on architecture role, Embedded within a DevOps model, combining design authority with active contribution to delivery. Key responsibilities Define and evolve architecture for cloud-native, microservice-based solutions across the Integration Portfolio. Establish and promote reusable patterns for: API and event-driven integration Microservices design and decomposition CI/CD and DevOps pipelines Observability, monitoring, and operational readiness Work directly with engineering teams to design, build, and deploy services on cloud platforms. Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including scalability, resilience, performance, and security. Provide technical leadership to resolve complex delivery challenges across multiple teams and services. Drive consistency and reuse across delivery groups, reducing duplication of patterns and approaches. Define and maintain architecture artefacts, standards, and decision records. Support transition to live service, including operational models, supportability, and handover. Focus areas Designing solutions that are cloud-native by default. Driving adoption of API-first and event-driven architectures. Embedding DevOps and automation across build, test, and deployment. Enabling multi-team delivery through standard patterns and shared services. Balancing speed of delivery with operability, security, and governance. Desirable experience Experience as a Software or Technical Architect in modern, cloud-native environments. Background designing and delivering microservices-based architectures. Experience with cloud platforms (eg AWS, Azure) and containerised deployment models. Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated delivery. Experience designing and governing APIs and integration patterns. Ability to work hands-on with engineering teams and unblock technical issues. Experience delivering shared platform or integration services across multiple teams. Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms. Experience working within the client or other regulated environments. Exposure to developer enablement, platform engineering, or internal product teams. Behaviours Delivery-focused and pragmatic. Strong bias toward reuse, simplicity, and standardisation. Comfortable working across multiple teams and domains. Technically credible and hands-on when required. Clear communicator, able to bridge architectural intent and implementation detail. 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! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Senior Python Engineer (Django/DevOps/IaC) Retail Hybrid: either London or Welwyn Garden City (whichever is closest) 3 days per week 6 months £850 per day In short: Our Application Security team require a strong Python generalist to run, deploy and maintain purpose-built applications. You'll need solid experience across Python development, DevOps, Cloud and an awareness of security protocols. About The Role We are committed to align with the digital advancements of the business and secure new technologies that enable our business to have a superior focus on serving our customers, communities, and planet. As part of our Security Engineering Platforms team, we build and operate centralised security tooling that enables thousands of developers to ship secure software by default, at scale. We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building robust, secure, and scalable services that automate security testing at scale using Django and related technologies. Beyond coding, you'll actively engage in architecture discussions, security implementations, CI/CD pipeline development, and help transition MVP applications into production-grade systems. Your work will directly strengthen the security posture of applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems across the business by making security tooling fast, reliable, and seamless for every development team. You will be responsible for Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Django. Build and operate asynchronous task pipelines (Celery/Redis) that orchestrate security scanning at scale. Ensure best practices for code quality, performance, and security. Integrate robust security practices into all API layers, including authentication, authorisation, data validation, and protection against vulnerabilities. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with core devops teams or independently handle infrastructure and deployment tasks. Review, refactor, and productionise MVP codebases, improving code clarity, documentation, and maintainability. Manage Docker container images through build, test, and deploy to kubernetes Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, Front End developers, and engineering teams. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code review, testing, and documentation. Participate actively in technical discussions, contributing innovative ideas and solutions. You will need Strong experience in Python development, specifically with Django and Django REST Framework at senior level. Experience with asynchronous task queues (Celery, Redis) Solid understanding of REST API design principles and best practices. Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and ORM (Django ORM in particular). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end). Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices. Experience working in an agile environment, such as Scrum. Nice to have Experience with SAST/DAST tooling and security automation Familiarity with API security patterns (JWT, OAuth, rate limiting) Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible) Experience operating and administering Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu) Familiarity with cloud-native services (Azure AKS, ACR) Exposure to Front End frameworks (React, Vue.js) Operations and technical troubleshooting experience Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Jun 15, 2026
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Senior Python Engineer (Django/DevOps/IaC) Retail Hybrid: either London or Welwyn Garden City (whichever is closest) 3 days per week 6 months £850 per day In short: Our Application Security team require a strong Python generalist to run, deploy and maintain purpose-built applications. You'll need solid experience across Python development, DevOps, Cloud and an awareness of security protocols. About The Role We are committed to align with the digital advancements of the business and secure new technologies that enable our business to have a superior focus on serving our customers, communities, and planet. As part of our Security Engineering Platforms team, we build and operate centralised security tooling that enables thousands of developers to ship secure software by default, at scale. We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building robust, secure, and scalable services that automate security testing at scale using Django and related technologies. Beyond coding, you'll actively engage in architecture discussions, security implementations, CI/CD pipeline development, and help transition MVP applications into production-grade systems. Your work will directly strengthen the security posture of applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems across the business by making security tooling fast, reliable, and seamless for every development team. You will be responsible for Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Django. Build and operate asynchronous task pipelines (Celery/Redis) that orchestrate security scanning at scale. Ensure best practices for code quality, performance, and security. Integrate robust security practices into all API layers, including authentication, authorisation, data validation, and protection against vulnerabilities. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with core devops teams or independently handle infrastructure and deployment tasks. Review, refactor, and productionise MVP codebases, improving code clarity, documentation, and maintainability. Manage Docker container images through build, test, and deploy to kubernetes Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, Front End developers, and engineering teams. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code review, testing, and documentation. Participate actively in technical discussions, contributing innovative ideas and solutions. You will need Strong experience in Python development, specifically with Django and Django REST Framework at senior level. Experience with asynchronous task queues (Celery, Redis) Solid understanding of REST API design principles and best practices. Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and ORM (Django ORM in particular). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end). Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices. Experience working in an agile environment, such as Scrum. Nice to have Experience with SAST/DAST tooling and security automation Familiarity with API security patterns (JWT, OAuth, rate limiting) Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible) Experience operating and administering Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu) Familiarity with cloud-native services (Azure AKS, ACR) Exposure to Front End frameworks (React, Vue.js) Operations and technical troubleshooting experience Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Senior Python Engineer (Django/DevOps/IaC) Retail Hybrid: either London or Welwyn Garden City (whichever is closest) 3 days per week 6 months £850 per day In short: Our Application Security team require a strong Python generalist to run, deploy and maintain purpose-built applications. You'll need solid experience across Python development, DevOps, Cloud and an awareness of security protocols. About The Role We are committed to align with the digital advancements of the business and secure new technologies that enable our business to have a superior focus on serving our customers, communities, and planet. As part of our Security Engineering Platforms team, we build and operate centralised security tooling that enables thousands of developers to ship secure software by default, at scale. We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building robust, secure, and scalable services that automate security testing at scale using Django and related technologies. Beyond coding, you'll actively engage in architecture discussions, security implementations, CI/CD pipeline development, and help transition MVP applications into production-grade systems. Your work will directly strengthen the security posture of applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems across the business by making security tooling fast, reliable, and seamless for every development team. You will be responsible for Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Django. Build and operate asynchronous task pipelines (Celery/Redis) that orchestrate security scanning at scale. Ensure best practices for code quality, performance, and security. Integrate robust security practices into all API layers, including authentication, authorisation, data validation, and protection against vulnerabilities. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with core devops teams or independently handle infrastructure and deployment tasks. Review, refactor, and productionise MVP codebases, improving code clarity, documentation, and maintainability. Manage Docker container images through build, test, and deploy to kubernetes Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, Front End developers, and engineering teams. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code review, testing, and documentation. Participate actively in technical discussions, contributing innovative ideas and solutions. You will need Strong experience in Python development, specifically with Django and Django REST Framework at senior level. Experience with asynchronous task queues (Celery, Redis) Solid understanding of REST API design principles and best practices. Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and ORM (Django ORM in particular). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end). Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices. Experience working in an agile environment, such as Scrum. Nice to have Experience with SAST/DAST tooling and security automation Familiarity with API security patterns (JWT, OAuth, rate limiting) Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible) Experience operating and administering Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu) Familiarity with cloud-native services (Azure AKS, ACR) Exposure to Front End frameworks (React, Vue.js) Operations and technical troubleshooting experience Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Jun 15, 2026
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Senior Python Engineer (Django/DevOps/IaC) Retail Hybrid: either London or Welwyn Garden City (whichever is closest) 3 days per week 6 months £850 per day In short: Our Application Security team require a strong Python generalist to run, deploy and maintain purpose-built applications. You'll need solid experience across Python development, DevOps, Cloud and an awareness of security protocols. About The Role We are committed to align with the digital advancements of the business and secure new technologies that enable our business to have a superior focus on serving our customers, communities, and planet. As part of our Security Engineering Platforms team, we build and operate centralised security tooling that enables thousands of developers to ship secure software by default, at scale. We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building robust, secure, and scalable services that automate security testing at scale using Django and related technologies. Beyond coding, you'll actively engage in architecture discussions, security implementations, CI/CD pipeline development, and help transition MVP applications into production-grade systems. Your work will directly strengthen the security posture of applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems across the business by making security tooling fast, reliable, and seamless for every development team. You will be responsible for Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Django. Build and operate asynchronous task pipelines (Celery/Redis) that orchestrate security scanning at scale. Ensure best practices for code quality, performance, and security. Integrate robust security practices into all API layers, including authentication, authorisation, data validation, and protection against vulnerabilities. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with core devops teams or independently handle infrastructure and deployment tasks. Review, refactor, and productionise MVP codebases, improving code clarity, documentation, and maintainability. Manage Docker container images through build, test, and deploy to kubernetes Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, Front End developers, and engineering teams. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code review, testing, and documentation. Participate actively in technical discussions, contributing innovative ideas and solutions. You will need Strong experience in Python development, specifically with Django and Django REST Framework at senior level. Experience with asynchronous task queues (Celery, Redis) Solid understanding of REST API design principles and best practices. Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and ORM (Django ORM in particular). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end). Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices. Experience working in an agile environment, such as Scrum. Nice to have Experience with SAST/DAST tooling and security automation Familiarity with API security patterns (JWT, OAuth, rate limiting) Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible) Experience operating and administering Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu) Familiarity with cloud-native services (Azure AKS, ACR) Exposure to Front End frameworks (React, Vue.js) Operations and technical troubleshooting experience Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
This is an exciting role for a senior AI/ML Research Engineer to join a world-leading Energy Trading & Commodities company as part of their highly innovative GenAI Team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable AI/ML solutions across multiple business areas. The role focuses on delivering production-grade machine learning systems while ensuring alignment with enterprise quality, reliability and scalability standards. You will lead end-to-end AI/ML solution developmentfrom data exploration and experimentation through to deployment, monitoring and continuous optimisation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including data engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, and product management to translate business needs into robust, reusable machine learning architectures. Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or related fields). 10+ years of experience in software development and machine learning engineering. Core Technical Skills: Strong expertise in designing large-scale machine learning systems and architectures. Advanced programming skills (Python preferred) with experience in frameworks and tools such as JavaScript, Kafka, and reactive systems. Extensive experience with cloud-based development, particularly on Azure, including AI/ML services and data platforms. Proven experience with Kubernetes for application deployment, scaling, and monitoring. Strong background in CI/CD pipeline design, automation, and maintenance. Hands-on experience with data engineering tools and storage solutions (eg, ADLS, Spark, Databricks, SQL/NoSQL databases). Experience with distributed computing and big data processing frameworks such as PySpark. Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Helm. Advanced/Specialist Expertise: Experience building and deploying GenAI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain and Azure OpenAI. Development of enterprise-grade RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, including context engineering and multimodal data pipelines. Design and deployment of autonomous multi-agent systems using modern orchestration frameworks and evaluation approaches. Experience delivering Text-to-SQL solutions and natural language interfaces for structured data environments. Additional Skills: Strong understanding of data processing, cleansing, and handling large structured and unstructured datasets. Solid foundation in Linux, Scripting (Bash/PowerShell), and networking fundamentals. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms. Experience working in agile, cross-functional, and globally distributed teams. Continuous learning mindset with a focus on emerging technologies and innovation. Nice-to-Have: Experience with AWS or GCP ML platforms (eg, SageMaker, Vertex AI). Front End development (React) or Back End development (.NET/C#). Commercial awareness and understanding of business value delivery. With a focus within Energy Trading, Oil & Gas, Financial Markets and Commodities, we offer a transparent Recruitment Service that has proven to be reliable and effective for over 40 years. We are ISO accredited and proud of our excellent TrustPilot Reviews. Your search for a New Contract Assignment or for a New Permanent Job will be in safe hands with Eaglecliff Recruitment. Please telephone for an immediate response or email your CV for a quick response. Eaglecliff Ltd is acting in the capacity of an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for contractor resourcing.
Jun 15, 2026
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This is an exciting role for a senior AI/ML Research Engineer to join a world-leading Energy Trading & Commodities company as part of their highly innovative GenAI Team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable AI/ML solutions across multiple business areas. The role focuses on delivering production-grade machine learning systems while ensuring alignment with enterprise quality, reliability and scalability standards. You will lead end-to-end AI/ML solution developmentfrom data exploration and experimentation through to deployment, monitoring and continuous optimisation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including data engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, and product management to translate business needs into robust, reusable machine learning architectures. Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or related fields). 10+ years of experience in software development and machine learning engineering. Core Technical Skills: Strong expertise in designing large-scale machine learning systems and architectures. Advanced programming skills (Python preferred) with experience in frameworks and tools such as JavaScript, Kafka, and reactive systems. Extensive experience with cloud-based development, particularly on Azure, including AI/ML services and data platforms. Proven experience with Kubernetes for application deployment, scaling, and monitoring. Strong background in CI/CD pipeline design, automation, and maintenance. Hands-on experience with data engineering tools and storage solutions (eg, ADLS, Spark, Databricks, SQL/NoSQL databases). Experience with distributed computing and big data processing frameworks such as PySpark. Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Helm. Advanced/Specialist Expertise: Experience building and deploying GenAI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain and Azure OpenAI. Development of enterprise-grade RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, including context engineering and multimodal data pipelines. Design and deployment of autonomous multi-agent systems using modern orchestration frameworks and evaluation approaches. Experience delivering Text-to-SQL solutions and natural language interfaces for structured data environments. Additional Skills: Strong understanding of data processing, cleansing, and handling large structured and unstructured datasets. Solid foundation in Linux, Scripting (Bash/PowerShell), and networking fundamentals. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms. Experience working in agile, cross-functional, and globally distributed teams. Continuous learning mindset with a focus on emerging technologies and innovation. Nice-to-Have: Experience with AWS or GCP ML platforms (eg, SageMaker, Vertex AI). Front End development (React) or Back End development (.NET/C#). Commercial awareness and understanding of business value delivery. With a focus within Energy Trading, Oil & Gas, Financial Markets and Commodities, we offer a transparent Recruitment Service that has proven to be reliable and effective for over 40 years. We are ISO accredited and proud of our excellent TrustPilot Reviews. Your search for a New Contract Assignment or for a New Permanent Job will be in safe hands with Eaglecliff Recruitment. Please telephone for an immediate response or email your CV for a quick response. Eaglecliff Ltd is acting in the capacity of an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for contractor resourcing.
Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - DV Location: Salisbury (On site) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £569/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV & Sole Uk National The Role: As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will provide advice and direction on digital infrastructure technical design, implementation, and support of infrastructure technologies. This role will be supporting the running and development of systems, for example they will be working with the current Senior Infrastructure Engineer to; carryout hardware capability refreshes, upgrades, and developments, manage user accounts, configure and install software, and support users and wider project tasking. Responsibilities: Scope out potential solutions with users for digital infrastructure issues and assess the effort and cost involved with implementation. Produce documentation to be used in proposals, following standard project processes and procedures Evaluate hardware and software (within server, network, storage or desktop environments) to ensure that the test and integration of new products (both hardware and software) for successful incorporation into program infrastructure Provide administration, support, and enhancement of the digital environment for example: User accounts Control the network access integrity Manage the data, in terms of space allocated to data SAN optimization Provide first to last line support to ensure the right support Be aware of the relevant timescales and to respond, fix or escalate according to the limits set out within that structure Accurately assess time to complete tasks to ensure operational and user success Essential: A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Workstation and Server deployment, system management, and desktop support. Experience in the management and deployment of Windows Domain Services, including Active Directory services and account management, Group Policy management, DHCP and DNS services. Microsoft Windows patch management using WSUS. Administration of Hyper-V virtualization systems. Management of Microsoft SQL Servers and Failover clustering. Documentation Skills, with the ability to produce documents for use by colleagues. Sound knowledge of the latest developments and future strategy for their technology area. A "can do" attitude. Self-paced, motivated, and capable of independent problem solving and fault finding. 1st to last line support as part of a small team. Desirable: Advanced Infrastructure skills covering administration. Fault finding/diagnosis and fix, File/Print Clusters. Enterprise Thin Client environment including SmartCards and PKI. Messaging (Microsoft Exchange Server and Database Availability Groups (DAG). Hardware build and evaluation experience. Experienced in the deployment and management of Trellix (McAfee) security systems. Linux server system management, ideally Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Network communications and routing (ideally Cisco), and VOIP/VTC solutions. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources
Jun 15, 2026
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Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - DV Location: Salisbury (On site) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £569/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV & Sole Uk National The Role: As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will provide advice and direction on digital infrastructure technical design, implementation, and support of infrastructure technologies. This role will be supporting the running and development of systems, for example they will be working with the current Senior Infrastructure Engineer to; carryout hardware capability refreshes, upgrades, and developments, manage user accounts, configure and install software, and support users and wider project tasking. Responsibilities: Scope out potential solutions with users for digital infrastructure issues and assess the effort and cost involved with implementation. Produce documentation to be used in proposals, following standard project processes and procedures Evaluate hardware and software (within server, network, storage or desktop environments) to ensure that the test and integration of new products (both hardware and software) for successful incorporation into program infrastructure Provide administration, support, and enhancement of the digital environment for example: User accounts Control the network access integrity Manage the data, in terms of space allocated to data SAN optimization Provide first to last line support to ensure the right support Be aware of the relevant timescales and to respond, fix or escalate according to the limits set out within that structure Accurately assess time to complete tasks to ensure operational and user success Essential: A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Workstation and Server deployment, system management, and desktop support. Experience in the management and deployment of Windows Domain Services, including Active Directory services and account management, Group Policy management, DHCP and DNS services. Microsoft Windows patch management using WSUS. Administration of Hyper-V virtualization systems. Management of Microsoft SQL Servers and Failover clustering. Documentation Skills, with the ability to produce documents for use by colleagues. Sound knowledge of the latest developments and future strategy for their technology area. A "can do" attitude. Self-paced, motivated, and capable of independent problem solving and fault finding. 1st to last line support as part of a small team. Desirable: Advanced Infrastructure skills covering administration. Fault finding/diagnosis and fix, File/Print Clusters. Enterprise Thin Client environment including SmartCards and PKI. Messaging (Microsoft Exchange Server and Database Availability Groups (DAG). Hardware build and evaluation experience. Experienced in the deployment and management of Trellix (McAfee) security systems. Linux server system management, ideally Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Network communications and routing (ideally Cisco), and VOIP/VTC solutions. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering user-centred, scalable, and secure technology solutions across the public sector and enterprise organisations. We specialise in agile delivery, cloud engineering, software development, data, and digital services that enable organisations to modernise critical systems and improve outcomes for millions of users. Our teams work collaboratively with clients to design, build, and support innovative digital products using modern engineering practices, cloud-native technologies, and DevOps principles. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence while maintaining a strong focus on quality, security, and user needs. Location: Newcastle (Hybrid, with occasional travel as required) Security Clearance: SC Clearance required (existing clearance desirable, or willingness and eligibility to obtain and maintain SC clearance) Role Overview We are looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to support the delivery, automation, and management of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments within complex digital transformation programmes. You will be responsible for building and maintaining AWS environments, managing CI/CD pipelines, implementing cloud governance standards, and supporting development teams working across Front End applications, microservices, serverless components, and integration platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong AWS expertise, excellent infrastructure automation skills, and experience working within secure and highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Support the setup, configuration, and management of multiple AWS environments across development, test, staging, and production. Manage and maintain AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency. Support and optimise Git-based CI/CD pipelines across multiple technology stacks. Work closely with software engineering teams supporting React Front End applications, microservices, Lambda functions, and integration services. Support Kafka integrations and event-driven architectures. Configure and manage AWS networking components, including Transit Gateway and PrivateLink where applicable. Support API management platforms, including Kong Enterprise Edition (Kong EE). Administer Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and AWS IAM roles for development teams, ensuring adherence to security best practices. Apply and maintain cloud governance standards, including accurate cloud resource tagging aligned with organisational FinOps principles. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise cloud infrastructure performance, security, and costs. Support infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. Collaborate with architects, developers, security teams, and stakeholders to deliver secure and efficient cloud solutions. Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures. Drive continuous improvement across cloud operations and DevOps practices. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management. Experience standing up and supporting multiple AWS environments. Experience managing and maintaining Git-based CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and serverless technologies. Experience supporting React applications. Experience working with AWS Lambda functions. Knowledge of Kafka integration and event-driven systems. Experience with AWS networking services, including Transit Gateway and PrivateLink. Experience administering AWS IAM, MFA, and access controls. Knowledge of cloud governance, cost optimisation, and FinOps practices. Experience implementing enterprise cloud resource tagging standards. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Desirable Skills Experience with Kong Enterprise Edition (Kong EE). Experience working within secure or regulated environments. Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. Personal Attributes Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Passion for automation, continuous improvement, and modern engineering practices. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and ensuring an accessible and inclusive hiring experience.
Jun 15, 2026
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering user-centred, scalable, and secure technology solutions across the public sector and enterprise organisations. We specialise in agile delivery, cloud engineering, software development, data, and digital services that enable organisations to modernise critical systems and improve outcomes for millions of users. Our teams work collaboratively with clients to design, build, and support innovative digital products using modern engineering practices, cloud-native technologies, and DevOps principles. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence while maintaining a strong focus on quality, security, and user needs. Location: Newcastle (Hybrid, with occasional travel as required) Security Clearance: SC Clearance required (existing clearance desirable, or willingness and eligibility to obtain and maintain SC clearance) Role Overview We are looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to support the delivery, automation, and management of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments within complex digital transformation programmes. You will be responsible for building and maintaining AWS environments, managing CI/CD pipelines, implementing cloud governance standards, and supporting development teams working across Front End applications, microservices, serverless components, and integration platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong AWS expertise, excellent infrastructure automation skills, and experience working within secure and highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Support the setup, configuration, and management of multiple AWS environments across development, test, staging, and production. Manage and maintain AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency. Support and optimise Git-based CI/CD pipelines across multiple technology stacks. Work closely with software engineering teams supporting React Front End applications, microservices, Lambda functions, and integration services. Support Kafka integrations and event-driven architectures. Configure and manage AWS networking components, including Transit Gateway and PrivateLink where applicable. Support API management platforms, including Kong Enterprise Edition (Kong EE). Administer Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and AWS IAM roles for development teams, ensuring adherence to security best practices. Apply and maintain cloud governance standards, including accurate cloud resource tagging aligned with organisational FinOps principles. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise cloud infrastructure performance, security, and costs. Support infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. Collaborate with architects, developers, security teams, and stakeholders to deliver secure and efficient cloud solutions. Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures. Drive continuous improvement across cloud operations and DevOps practices. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management. Experience standing up and supporting multiple AWS environments. Experience managing and maintaining Git-based CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and serverless technologies. Experience supporting React applications. Experience working with AWS Lambda functions. Knowledge of Kafka integration and event-driven systems. Experience with AWS networking services, including Transit Gateway and PrivateLink. Experience administering AWS IAM, MFA, and access controls. Knowledge of cloud governance, cost optimisation, and FinOps practices. Experience implementing enterprise cloud resource tagging standards. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Desirable Skills Experience with Kong Enterprise Edition (Kong EE). Experience working within secure or regulated environments. Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. Personal Attributes Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Passion for automation, continuous improvement, and modern engineering practices. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and ensuring an accessible and inclusive hiring experience.
Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for product development, for a pre-production project then this could be perfect for you. Software Engineer - Autonomy & Simulation £50,000 - £60,000 DoE Marine applications Permanent Fantastic benefits The role: We're seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team developing advanced autonomy and control systems for autonomous marine vessels. You'll play a key role in designing robust, high-performance software, from real-time autonomy modules and communication systems to simulation tools for testing and validation. If you enjoy solving complex problems, building intelligent systems, and seeing your software operate in challenging real-world environments, we'd love to have you onboard. Responsibilities include: Software design and development in line with system requirements, with a focus on simulation, autonomy, and communication. Developing and maintaining simulation environments for testing autonomous behaviours and system integration. Implementing robust, scalable autonomy features including mission planning, perception integration, and decision-making logic. Testing and validation of software, including unit testing, simulation-based testing, bench testing, and sea trials. Production of comprehensive software documentation. Conducting peer reviews to ensure designs are reliable, modular, and maintainable. Collaborating closely with the software and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software and documentation. Essential skills and experience: Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar, or equivalent industry experience. Software development experience in modern C++ (14 or newer). Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software architecture principles. Desirable skills and experience (any would be desirable) Experience with ROS or ROS2. Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, Unity, Webots, or custom simulation frameworks). Familiarity with autonomous systems and robotics software stacks. Experience with real-time systems or control systems. Understanding of sensor fusion, path planning, or state estimation. Experience with Qt/QML or other UI frameworks (for internal tools or visual debugging). Experience with marine or mobile robotics projects. Benefits Pension Contribution - Pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice. Annual Bonus Scheme - Eligibility to participate in the company's annual discretionary bonus scheme, linked to individual and company performance. Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover - Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security. Annual Leave - Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Christmas Leave - A Christmas shutdown is typically observed. Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing. Family Leave - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Private Healthcare - Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Professional Development - Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning. Flexible Working - Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance. Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for product development, for a pre-production project then this could be perfect for you. Software Engineer - Autonomy & Simulation £50,000 - £60,000 DoE Marine applications Permanent Fantastic benefits The role: We're seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team developing advanced autonomy and control systems for autonomous marine vessels. You'll play a key role in designing robust, high-performance software, from real-time autonomy modules and communication systems to simulation tools for testing and validation. If you enjoy solving complex problems, building intelligent systems, and seeing your software operate in challenging real-world environments, we'd love to have you onboard. Responsibilities include: Software design and development in line with system requirements, with a focus on simulation, autonomy, and communication. Developing and maintaining simulation environments for testing autonomous behaviours and system integration. Implementing robust, scalable autonomy features including mission planning, perception integration, and decision-making logic. Testing and validation of software, including unit testing, simulation-based testing, bench testing, and sea trials. Production of comprehensive software documentation. Conducting peer reviews to ensure designs are reliable, modular, and maintainable. Collaborating closely with the software and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software and documentation. Essential skills and experience: Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar, or equivalent industry experience. Software development experience in modern C++ (14 or newer). Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software architecture principles. Desirable skills and experience (any would be desirable) Experience with ROS or ROS2. Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, Unity, Webots, or custom simulation frameworks). Familiarity with autonomous systems and robotics software stacks. Experience with real-time systems or control systems. Understanding of sensor fusion, path planning, or state estimation. Experience with Qt/QML or other UI frameworks (for internal tools or visual debugging). Experience with marine or mobile robotics projects. Benefits Pension Contribution - Pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice. Annual Bonus Scheme - Eligibility to participate in the company's annual discretionary bonus scheme, linked to individual and company performance. Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover - Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security. Annual Leave - Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Christmas Leave - A Christmas shutdown is typically observed. Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing. Family Leave - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Private Healthcare - Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Professional Development - Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning. Flexible Working - Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance. Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK.
Geospatial Software Engineer - MOD/Defence Project, Farnborough, Hybrid, £500-700 per day Outside IR35 Contract opportunity for a Geospatial software engineer for a large MOD project. This is for a defence consultancy and security clearance (SC) would be needed prior to engagement. Due to the nature of the role, 3 days per week in Farnborough is needed click apply for full job details
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Geospatial Software Engineer - MOD/Defence Project, Farnborough, Hybrid, £500-700 per day Outside IR35 Contract opportunity for a Geospatial software engineer for a large MOD project. This is for a defence consultancy and security clearance (SC) would be needed prior to engagement. Due to the nature of the role, 3 days per week in Farnborough is needed click apply for full job details
Contract Siemens TIA Portal Software Engineer Initial 3 month contract Essex Outside IR35 Role We are looking for an experienced Siemens TIA Portal Software Engineer to support automation and controls projects within manufacturing and industrial environments. Responsibilities Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming S7-1200 / S7-1500 development WinCC HMI development FAT, SAT & commissioning support Fault finding and system troubleshooting Industrial network configuration (PROFINET/PROFIBUS) Requirements Strong Siemens TIA Portal experience PLC programming background Commissioning experience Ability to work independently Industrial automation experience
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Contract Siemens TIA Portal Software Engineer Initial 3 month contract Essex Outside IR35 Role We are looking for an experienced Siemens TIA Portal Software Engineer to support automation and controls projects within manufacturing and industrial environments. Responsibilities Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming S7-1200 / S7-1500 development WinCC HMI development FAT, SAT & commissioning support Fault finding and system troubleshooting Industrial network configuration (PROFINET/PROFIBUS) Requirements Strong Siemens TIA Portal experience PLC programming background Commissioning experience Ability to work independently Industrial automation experience
Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd
Bristol, Gloucestershire
We re currently working with an established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy that s looking to appoint a Structural Project Engineer to strengthen their growing Bristol team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Structural Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects and wants to progress within a supportive, technically strong environment. You ll be joining a collaborative building structures team delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across industrial, residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use sectors. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you ll play a key role in the design and delivery of schemes from concept through to construction. This role offers genuine project responsibility, exposure to clients, and the chance to contribute to high-quality, architecturally led developments. With a strong pipeline of work and a people-focused culture, this is a great platform for engineers who want to develop technically while also building their leadership and project management skills. Our client is seeking a capable Structural Project Engineer who can manage their own workload, produce high-quality structural designs, and confidently support junior staff someone who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in delivering well-coordinated, buildable solutions. What s On Offer Involvement in varied, high-profile building projects across multiple sectors. A genuinely supportive team culture with strong mentoring from senior engineers. Hybrid working and flexible hours to support work-life balance. Funded professional development and support toward chartership. Regular social events and a modern, well-located Bristol office environment What You Need To Succeed Minimum 3-6 years UK buildings structures experience. Strong design capability in steel, concrete, masonry and timber. Experience using structural software such as Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds. Robot, ETABS, or similar. Confidence producing calculations, reports and coordinating with technicians. Ability to manage packages of work and contribute to project delivery. Good communication skills for liaising with clients, architects and contractors. A proactive approach and willingness to support junior engineers. A strong academic background with a BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering. Chartered or working towards with the IStructE or ICE.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
We re currently working with an established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy that s looking to appoint a Structural Project Engineer to strengthen their growing Bristol team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Structural Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects and wants to progress within a supportive, technically strong environment. You ll be joining a collaborative building structures team delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across industrial, residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use sectors. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you ll play a key role in the design and delivery of schemes from concept through to construction. This role offers genuine project responsibility, exposure to clients, and the chance to contribute to high-quality, architecturally led developments. With a strong pipeline of work and a people-focused culture, this is a great platform for engineers who want to develop technically while also building their leadership and project management skills. Our client is seeking a capable Structural Project Engineer who can manage their own workload, produce high-quality structural designs, and confidently support junior staff someone who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in delivering well-coordinated, buildable solutions. What s On Offer Involvement in varied, high-profile building projects across multiple sectors. A genuinely supportive team culture with strong mentoring from senior engineers. Hybrid working and flexible hours to support work-life balance. Funded professional development and support toward chartership. Regular social events and a modern, well-located Bristol office environment What You Need To Succeed Minimum 3-6 years UK buildings structures experience. Strong design capability in steel, concrete, masonry and timber. Experience using structural software such as Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds. Robot, ETABS, or similar. Confidence producing calculations, reports and coordinating with technicians. Ability to manage packages of work and contribute to project delivery. Good communication skills for liaising with clients, architects and contractors. A proactive approach and willingness to support junior engineers. A strong academic background with a BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering. Chartered or working towards with the IStructE or ICE.
Senior Full Stack JavaScript Developer Salary: 60,000 - 80,000 base salary plus benefits, perks, and healthcare options Location: Cardiff - Hybrid We're looking for a Senior Full Stack JavaScript Developer to join a fast-moving engineering team building modern web and mobile applications that deliver real impact. You'll lead technical delivery, mentor engineers, and help shape scalable, secure solutions across projects involving cutting-edge technologies including AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. What you'll do: Lead and mentor developers, driving engineering best practices Build scalable web & mobile apps using JavaScript, Node.js, React/Angular/Vue Design and develop robust front-end and back-end systems Apply TDD and modern development practices Collaborate with architects, clients, and cross-functional teams Use AI tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) to enhance delivery and quality What we're looking for: Strong full stack JavaScript experience (Node.js + modern frameworks) Experience with Express.js, Nest.js, or Hapi.js Front-end expertise in React, Angular, Vue or similar (including Remix.js) Strong HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript skills Experience in a senior/lead role with mentoring responsibility Passion for building scalable, high-quality software Why join us? Work on meaningful, high-impact projects in a flexible, hybrid environment where innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing are genuinely prioritised. If you're ready to take the lead on exciting engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Full Stack JavaScript Developer Salary: 60,000 - 80,000 base salary plus benefits, perks, and healthcare options Location: Cardiff - Hybrid We're looking for a Senior Full Stack JavaScript Developer to join a fast-moving engineering team building modern web and mobile applications that deliver real impact. You'll lead technical delivery, mentor engineers, and help shape scalable, secure solutions across projects involving cutting-edge technologies including AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. What you'll do: Lead and mentor developers, driving engineering best practices Build scalable web & mobile apps using JavaScript, Node.js, React/Angular/Vue Design and develop robust front-end and back-end systems Apply TDD and modern development practices Collaborate with architects, clients, and cross-functional teams Use AI tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) to enhance delivery and quality What we're looking for: Strong full stack JavaScript experience (Node.js + modern frameworks) Experience with Express.js, Nest.js, or Hapi.js Front-end expertise in React, Angular, Vue or similar (including Remix.js) Strong HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript skills Experience in a senior/lead role with mentoring responsibility Passion for building scalable, high-quality software Why join us? Work on meaningful, high-impact projects in a flexible, hybrid environment where innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing are genuinely prioritised. If you're ready to take the lead on exciting engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
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 application and software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with Saab Seaeye's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. You will be tasked with designing and developing software for the next generation of underwater vehicles as well as supporting and developing on existing codebase and products. Qualifications and Skills: A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline or Software Engineering Qualification with industry experience Strong C++ with demonstrable skills and knowledge of at least C+. Familiarity in development of control software Solid understanding of software design and architecture Backend server design/structure Familiar with Standard Web Technologies Exposure to front end - Able to construct functional web pages Software skills in Javascript, Python, XML, JSON, HTML or CSS on both Windows and Linux. 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.
Jun 15, 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 application and software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with Saab Seaeye's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. You will be tasked with designing and developing software for the next generation of underwater vehicles as well as supporting and developing on existing codebase and products. Qualifications and Skills: A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline or Software Engineering Qualification with industry experience Strong C++ with demonstrable skills and knowledge of at least C+. Familiarity in development of control software Solid understanding of software design and architecture Backend server design/structure Familiar with Standard Web Technologies Exposure to front end - Able to construct functional web pages Software skills in Javascript, Python, XML, JSON, HTML or CSS on both Windows and Linux. 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.