Senior Control Systems Engineer London Up to 70k A UK-based systems engineering company is looking for experienced Control Systems Engineers to support the delivery of mission-critical control and communication systems across transport and critical infrastructure environments. This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering team working on complex and highly regulated projects involving PLC and SCADA systems. The role would suit engineers who enjoy technically challenging work, problem-solving, and delivering reliable systems within operational environments. Key Responsibilities Control system design and documentation (specifications, drawings, registers) PLC and SCADA software development (Rockwell and Siemens) Hardware configuration and system integration Factory and site testing and commissioning (FAT, SAT, migrations) On-site implementation and technical support Supporting assurance and requirements traceability activities Experience At least 5 years' experience in control systems engineering Experience delivering PLC and/or SCADA projects Strong communication and problem-solving skills A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent industry experience Experience with IEC 62443 or industrial cybersecurity standards
May 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Control Systems Engineer London Up to 70k A UK-based systems engineering company is looking for experienced Control Systems Engineers to support the delivery of mission-critical control and communication systems across transport and critical infrastructure environments. This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering team working on complex and highly regulated projects involving PLC and SCADA systems. The role would suit engineers who enjoy technically challenging work, problem-solving, and delivering reliable systems within operational environments. Key Responsibilities Control system design and documentation (specifications, drawings, registers) PLC and SCADA software development (Rockwell and Siemens) Hardware configuration and system integration Factory and site testing and commissioning (FAT, SAT, migrations) On-site implementation and technical support Supporting assurance and requirements traceability activities Experience At least 5 years' experience in control systems engineering Experience delivering PLC and/or SCADA projects Strong communication and problem-solving skills A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent industry experience Experience with IEC 62443 or industrial cybersecurity standards
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Client Service Analyst for a 12 Month contract based in Edinburgh. The Role & Responsibilities: We are looking for a hands-on Client Services Lead to act as the primary onsite technology contact within a busy professional services environment. This role combines end-user support, infrastructure coordination, leadership, and project delivery, supporting users across desktop, mobile, AV/VC, and collaboration technologies. You will provide day-to-day support to users at all levels, including senior leadership, while overseeing office technology operations, device rollouts, and local infrastructure activities. This is a fully onsite role, five days per week. Key Responsibilities: Provide onsite support across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, AV/VC, Microsoft 365, Teams, and wireless technologies Build, configure, deploy, and upgrade laptops and end-user devices Act as the primary technology contact for the office, supporting senior stakeholders and end users face-to-face Coordinate office technology rollouts, upgrades, and infrastructure activities Support local server/comms rooms including patching, maintenance coordination, monitoring alerts, and contractor management Manage and resolve incidents through ticketing systems Support software compliance, office communications, and user training activities Provide leadership and guidance to Client Services Analysts and act as an escalation point for complex issues Key Skills Required: Strong hands-on IT support experience within desktop, client services, or infrastructure support environments Experience supporting Windows, Microsoft 365, Teams, Active Directory, and mobile technologies Experience with Autopilot, laptop builds, and device deployments Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, wireless, AV/VC, and end-user support Experience using ticketing platforms such as Basic server room / infrastructure support knowledge Experience supporting engineering applications such as AutoCAD desirable Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with confidence supporting senior leadership Able to work independently in a fast-paced onsite support environment About the Client: Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
May 19, 2026
Contractor
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Client Service Analyst for a 12 Month contract based in Edinburgh. The Role & Responsibilities: We are looking for a hands-on Client Services Lead to act as the primary onsite technology contact within a busy professional services environment. This role combines end-user support, infrastructure coordination, leadership, and project delivery, supporting users across desktop, mobile, AV/VC, and collaboration technologies. You will provide day-to-day support to users at all levels, including senior leadership, while overseeing office technology operations, device rollouts, and local infrastructure activities. This is a fully onsite role, five days per week. Key Responsibilities: Provide onsite support across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, AV/VC, Microsoft 365, Teams, and wireless technologies Build, configure, deploy, and upgrade laptops and end-user devices Act as the primary technology contact for the office, supporting senior stakeholders and end users face-to-face Coordinate office technology rollouts, upgrades, and infrastructure activities Support local server/comms rooms including patching, maintenance coordination, monitoring alerts, and contractor management Manage and resolve incidents through ticketing systems Support software compliance, office communications, and user training activities Provide leadership and guidance to Client Services Analysts and act as an escalation point for complex issues Key Skills Required: Strong hands-on IT support experience within desktop, client services, or infrastructure support environments Experience supporting Windows, Microsoft 365, Teams, Active Directory, and mobile technologies Experience with Autopilot, laptop builds, and device deployments Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, wireless, AV/VC, and end-user support Experience using ticketing platforms such as Basic server room / infrastructure support knowledge Experience supporting engineering applications such as AutoCAD desirable Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with confidence supporting senior leadership Able to work independently in a fast-paced onsite support environment About the Client: Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
We are supporting a major secure engineering programme within a globally recognised defence and technology environment and are looking for experienced SC Cleared Senior Human Factors Engineers to join a high-performing multidisciplinary team during a key testing and integration phase. This role will suit candidates with strong experience across both traditional Human Factors/Ergonomics and modern digital User-Centred Design environments. Key experience required: Human Factors Integration (HFI) within complex systems programmes User-Centred Design (UCD), UX, software usability or HMI design Human Factors assessments including workload, human error, usability and situational awareness Supporting design reviews, testing, evaluation and acceptance activities Working within defence or other safety-critical environments Experience collaborating across engineering, software and integration teams Ideal background: Defence, aerospace, naval, secure government or other highly regulated industries Knowledge of Def Stan 00-251 and/or MIL-STD-1472 Strong understanding of engineering life cycle and systems integration Chartered Institute of Human Factors membership (or working towards) Requirements: SC Clearance preferred (can start on BPSS while clearance progresses) Minimum 5 years' Human Factors experience Degree qualified in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology or Engineering This is an excellent opportunity to join a cutting-edge programme delivering advanced secure technologies within a highly respected engineering environment. Please get in touch ASAP for immediate consideration
May 19, 2026
Contractor
We are supporting a major secure engineering programme within a globally recognised defence and technology environment and are looking for experienced SC Cleared Senior Human Factors Engineers to join a high-performing multidisciplinary team during a key testing and integration phase. This role will suit candidates with strong experience across both traditional Human Factors/Ergonomics and modern digital User-Centred Design environments. Key experience required: Human Factors Integration (HFI) within complex systems programmes User-Centred Design (UCD), UX, software usability or HMI design Human Factors assessments including workload, human error, usability and situational awareness Supporting design reviews, testing, evaluation and acceptance activities Working within defence or other safety-critical environments Experience collaborating across engineering, software and integration teams Ideal background: Defence, aerospace, naval, secure government or other highly regulated industries Knowledge of Def Stan 00-251 and/or MIL-STD-1472 Strong understanding of engineering life cycle and systems integration Chartered Institute of Human Factors membership (or working towards) Requirements: SC Clearance preferred (can start on BPSS while clearance progresses) Minimum 5 years' Human Factors experience Degree qualified in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology or Engineering This is an excellent opportunity to join a cutting-edge programme delivering advanced secure technologies within a highly respected engineering environment. Please get in touch ASAP for immediate consideration
Senior Java Engineer Modern Stack TDD & CI/CD Complex Systems Remote First (office visit once a month) - you must live within 1hr 30 of South Manchester 60,000 - 70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits my client is not able to provide sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are continuing to modernise a complex platform within a highly regulated domain. They've built a strong engineering culture around Agile and XP practices, and they're now looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join one of their Scrum teams. This is a role for someone who is genuinely hands-on, enjoys solving tricky problems, and cares about building software the right way - clean code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity You'll join a cross-functional team working on large-scale systems that have real-world impact. Engineering standards are taken seriously here, but it's not dogmatic - it's practical, delivery-focused, and built around doing things sustainably. The Senior role is almost entirely hands-on , but they're looking for someone with the experience and maturity to: mentor other engineers lead by example contribute to good engineering practices help the team deliver reliably Tech Stack & Practices The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern mix of tooling: Java, Spring Boot TDD / automated testing CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines AWS (including serverless approaches in places) Docker, Kubernetes Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) You don't need to tick every box - strong Java + good engineering habits are the priority. Exposure to AWS and DevOps tooling is a nice bonus. What They're Looking For Strong experience building backend systems with Java & Spring Boot Comfortable working with TDD and modern engineering practices Experience delivering production software in Agile teams Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others grow Collaborative mindset - pairing, code reviews, shared ownership Bonus points for AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. What's In It For You? Remote-first working with minimal office travel Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits A genuinely good engineering culture (not just "Agile" on paper) Meaningful work, complex systems, and long-term platform thinking Plenty of room to learn and grow Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info - even if you don't have a CV ready, we're happy to chat. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Java Engineer Modern Stack TDD & CI/CD Complex Systems Remote First (office visit once a month) - you must live within 1hr 30 of South Manchester 60,000 - 70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits my client is not able to provide sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are continuing to modernise a complex platform within a highly regulated domain. They've built a strong engineering culture around Agile and XP practices, and they're now looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join one of their Scrum teams. This is a role for someone who is genuinely hands-on, enjoys solving tricky problems, and cares about building software the right way - clean code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity You'll join a cross-functional team working on large-scale systems that have real-world impact. Engineering standards are taken seriously here, but it's not dogmatic - it's practical, delivery-focused, and built around doing things sustainably. The Senior role is almost entirely hands-on , but they're looking for someone with the experience and maturity to: mentor other engineers lead by example contribute to good engineering practices help the team deliver reliably Tech Stack & Practices The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern mix of tooling: Java, Spring Boot TDD / automated testing CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines AWS (including serverless approaches in places) Docker, Kubernetes Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) You don't need to tick every box - strong Java + good engineering habits are the priority. Exposure to AWS and DevOps tooling is a nice bonus. What They're Looking For Strong experience building backend systems with Java & Spring Boot Comfortable working with TDD and modern engineering practices Experience delivering production software in Agile teams Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others grow Collaborative mindset - pairing, code reviews, shared ownership Bonus points for AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. What's In It For You? Remote-first working with minimal office travel Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits A genuinely good engineering culture (not just "Agile" on paper) Meaningful work, complex systems, and long-term platform thinking Plenty of room to learn and grow Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info - even if you don't have a CV ready, we're happy to chat. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Python Software Developer Permanent Hybrid Python AI BPSS We are looking for Software Developers with strong Python and AI experience to work at an early stage alongside enterprise architects and senior engineers. You will help research, design and prototype the foundations of a new service, with particular emphasis on automation, integration and intelligent workflows. You will join Peregrine who are supporting a large public sector organisation, starting an ambitious transformation programme focused on modernising how financial support services are delivered. The aim is to explore whether multiple existing approaches can be consolidated into a single, streamlined service. This work is at Alpha stage, with a strong focus on research, prototyping and proving technical and architectural options. This is a hands-on role suited to engineers who enjoy shaping solutions from first principles and working in exploratory delivery phases. The role is primarily remote, however travel to Newcastle may be required for sprint ceremonies and key workshops. Responsibilities: Engineers will contribute to research and development across: Workflow orchestration and process design Web portal options and user interaction patterns Data models and schema design Automation and AI, including AI assisted software development approaches Skills & Experience: Strong experience with Python Experience applying AI or machine learning in practical solutions Focus on automation and system integration Comfortable working in early stage, fast evolving environments (Alpha project experience) AWS Services Active BPSS, SC clearance or eligible for clearance Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing
May 19, 2026
Full time
Python Software Developer Permanent Hybrid Python AI BPSS We are looking for Software Developers with strong Python and AI experience to work at an early stage alongside enterprise architects and senior engineers. You will help research, design and prototype the foundations of a new service, with particular emphasis on automation, integration and intelligent workflows. You will join Peregrine who are supporting a large public sector organisation, starting an ambitious transformation programme focused on modernising how financial support services are delivered. The aim is to explore whether multiple existing approaches can be consolidated into a single, streamlined service. This work is at Alpha stage, with a strong focus on research, prototyping and proving technical and architectural options. This is a hands-on role suited to engineers who enjoy shaping solutions from first principles and working in exploratory delivery phases. The role is primarily remote, however travel to Newcastle may be required for sprint ceremonies and key workshops. Responsibilities: Engineers will contribute to research and development across: Workflow orchestration and process design Web portal options and user interaction patterns Data models and schema design Automation and AI, including AI assisted software development approaches Skills & Experience: Strong experience with Python Experience applying AI or machine learning in practical solutions Focus on automation and system integration Comfortable working in early stage, fast evolving environments (Alpha project experience) AWS Services Active BPSS, SC clearance or eligible for clearance Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing
Senior GenAI Full Stack Engineer Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office) Salary: 75,000 to 85,000 + 4,000 Bonus + Benefits Type: Permanent About the Company We are partnering with a leading digital transformation and technology consultancy that helps organisations solve complex business challenges through cutting edge technology, AI and data driven solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team focused on building next generation GenAI applications and scalable full stack solutions, working on complex client engagements and shaping enterprise level AI solutions. The Role As a Senior GenAI Full Stack Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building and scaling enterprise grade AI powered applications. You will work across the full development lifecycle from proof of concept through to production deployment, while providing technical leadership across projects. You will lead the development of Generative AI proof of concepts and scale prototypes into production ready solutions. You will design and develop full stack applications across both GenAI and traditional software projects, while influencing architecture decisions and engineering best practices. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, mentor junior engineers and contribute to shaping the wider GenAI capability within the team. Required Skills and Experience Strong backend development using Python with FastAPI or TypeScript with Node.js or Express Experience designing and building microservices architectures React and TypeScript front end development experience Experience with modern frameworks such as Next.js or Vite Strong experience with Generative AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or CrewAI Experience working with Large Language Models such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama or Mistral Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation, AI agents or similar GenAI architectures Experience working with AWS or Azure in production environments Docker and containerisation experience, Kubernetes desirable Experience building and maintaining CI CD pipelines using GitHub, GitLab or Jenkins Experience contributing to architecture decisions and technical design Eligibility Must be eligible to work in the UK Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance Apply now to learn more.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Senior GenAI Full Stack Engineer Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office) Salary: 75,000 to 85,000 + 4,000 Bonus + Benefits Type: Permanent About the Company We are partnering with a leading digital transformation and technology consultancy that helps organisations solve complex business challenges through cutting edge technology, AI and data driven solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team focused on building next generation GenAI applications and scalable full stack solutions, working on complex client engagements and shaping enterprise level AI solutions. The Role As a Senior GenAI Full Stack Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building and scaling enterprise grade AI powered applications. You will work across the full development lifecycle from proof of concept through to production deployment, while providing technical leadership across projects. You will lead the development of Generative AI proof of concepts and scale prototypes into production ready solutions. You will design and develop full stack applications across both GenAI and traditional software projects, while influencing architecture decisions and engineering best practices. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, mentor junior engineers and contribute to shaping the wider GenAI capability within the team. Required Skills and Experience Strong backend development using Python with FastAPI or TypeScript with Node.js or Express Experience designing and building microservices architectures React and TypeScript front end development experience Experience with modern frameworks such as Next.js or Vite Strong experience with Generative AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or CrewAI Experience working with Large Language Models such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama or Mistral Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation, AI agents or similar GenAI architectures Experience working with AWS or Azure in production environments Docker and containerisation experience, Kubernetes desirable Experience building and maintaining CI CD pipelines using GitHub, GitLab or Jenkins Experience contributing to architecture decisions and technical design Eligibility Must be eligible to work in the UK Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance Apply now to learn more.
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office) Salary: 65,000- 85,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 35992 Polytec are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience designing ATEX / intrinsically safe products to support the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication systems for our Cambridge based client. This role is suited to a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex hardware features and working closely with cross-functional teams. You'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and certification of professional communication equipment and related accessories. Responsibilities Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products Contribute to baseband and microprocessor-based system design Design efficient, low-power power supplies and supporting circuitry Support design verification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance Produce clear engineering documentation Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams Requirements Degree in electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) Proven experience designing products for ATEX environments Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles Experience with microprocessor-based hardware and common interfaces Good communication skills and a collaborative approach Desirable EMC / ESD-aware design experience Audio or RF system exposure Embedded Linux or board bring-up experience Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
May 19, 2026
Full time
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office) Salary: 65,000- 85,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 35992 Polytec are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience designing ATEX / intrinsically safe products to support the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication systems for our Cambridge based client. This role is suited to a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex hardware features and working closely with cross-functional teams. You'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and certification of professional communication equipment and related accessories. Responsibilities Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products Contribute to baseband and microprocessor-based system design Design efficient, low-power power supplies and supporting circuitry Support design verification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance Produce clear engineering documentation Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams Requirements Degree in electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) Proven experience designing products for ATEX environments Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles Experience with microprocessor-based hardware and common interfaces Good communication skills and a collaborative approach Desirable EMC / ESD-aware design experience Audio or RF system exposure Embedded Linux or board bring-up experience Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Role: Senior Software Engineer Location: Milton Keynes (Fully office based) Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday, 9:30am 5:30pm (1 hour lunch) Salary: £70,000 Please note: We can only consider applicants who are based within a 20-mile radius of Milton Keynes. An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Senior Software Engineer to join our client s growing and ambitious team. Who are we? Our client is a scaling SaaS business, operating within a close-knit and collaborative team as they continue to grow. This is a key hire for the business, with plans to bring more of the development function in-house whilst still utilising specialist contractors. This role will play a pivotal part in building out an internal development team, with the opportunity to step into a lead position as the team grows. Importantly, this is not a build from scratch role the platform is already established. The focus will be on maintaining, improving, and optimising existing code, ensuring performance, stability, and scalability as the business evolves. Benefits: Opportunity to be instrumental in building an in-house development function Clear progression into a leadership role Work closely with senior stakeholders and influence technical direction Join a growing business at an exciting stage of its journey Collaborative, supportive team environment Duties of a Senior Software Engineer: Maintain, optimise, and enhance an existing LAMP-based platform (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) Take ownership of full stack development across backend and frontend components Improve system performance, security, and scalability Support and contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical roadmap Collaborate with product, QA, and implementation teams to deliver high-quality solutions Maintain and optimise MySQL databases, schemas, and queries Contribute to frontend development using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue or similar) Conduct code reviews and implement best practice across development Support production systems, troubleshooting and resolving issues as required Work alongside external contractors, with a view to bringing more capability in-house Mentor and support future team members as the function grows What we would like from you: Proven experience as a Senior or Full Stack Software Engineer within a LAMP environment Strong PHP development skills (Laravel or similar highly desirable) Solid experience with MySQL, including optimisation and performance tuning Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular etc.) Strong understanding of API design (RESTful or GraphQL) Experience working with Linux environments Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving ability Excellent communication skills, able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders A passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV. MKTEMP By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Protection and Privacy statement and give OA Group authorisation to hold you provided data. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Role: Senior Software Engineer Location: Milton Keynes (Fully office based) Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday, 9:30am 5:30pm (1 hour lunch) Salary: £70,000 Please note: We can only consider applicants who are based within a 20-mile radius of Milton Keynes. An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Senior Software Engineer to join our client s growing and ambitious team. Who are we? Our client is a scaling SaaS business, operating within a close-knit and collaborative team as they continue to grow. This is a key hire for the business, with plans to bring more of the development function in-house whilst still utilising specialist contractors. This role will play a pivotal part in building out an internal development team, with the opportunity to step into a lead position as the team grows. Importantly, this is not a build from scratch role the platform is already established. The focus will be on maintaining, improving, and optimising existing code, ensuring performance, stability, and scalability as the business evolves. Benefits: Opportunity to be instrumental in building an in-house development function Clear progression into a leadership role Work closely with senior stakeholders and influence technical direction Join a growing business at an exciting stage of its journey Collaborative, supportive team environment Duties of a Senior Software Engineer: Maintain, optimise, and enhance an existing LAMP-based platform (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) Take ownership of full stack development across backend and frontend components Improve system performance, security, and scalability Support and contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical roadmap Collaborate with product, QA, and implementation teams to deliver high-quality solutions Maintain and optimise MySQL databases, schemas, and queries Contribute to frontend development using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue or similar) Conduct code reviews and implement best practice across development Support production systems, troubleshooting and resolving issues as required Work alongside external contractors, with a view to bringing more capability in-house Mentor and support future team members as the function grows What we would like from you: Proven experience as a Senior or Full Stack Software Engineer within a LAMP environment Strong PHP development skills (Laravel or similar highly desirable) Solid experience with MySQL, including optimisation and performance tuning Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular etc.) Strong understanding of API design (RESTful or GraphQL) Experience working with Linux environments Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving ability Excellent communication skills, able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders A passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV. MKTEMP By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Protection and Privacy statement and give OA Group authorisation to hold you provided data. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.
Location: Swansea This is a senior architecture role at a time when DVLA is rebuilding services on a cloud first platform , using containers, serverless technologies and modern CI/CD tooling . If you enjoy setting direction, shaping design governance, and influencing delivery across multiple teams, this is a great moment to join. What you'll be working on You'll work alongside service designers and agile software teams, defining and assuring solution architectures across multiple programmes , and helping DVLA deliver secure, scalable services at pace. You'll also work across organisational boundaries (including DfT and wider government) to support alignment and interoperability where it adds value. What you'll be doing As a Principal Technical Architect, you will: Provide technical design leadership and governance across a programme of work Define and assure solution architectures, ensuring alignment to enterprise/reference architectures and strategic direction Establish and maintain architectural governance so designs are robust, consistent, and supportable Support multiple teams by sharing best practice and emerging technologies Ensure security is designed in, working with security architecture and agreed standards Inspire and mentor other architects, and provide leadership across the architecture community Engage senior stakeholders confidently and communicate decisions clearly Who this role is for This role could be a great fit if you: Have a strong architecture/engineering background and have led enterprise, cloud based solutions Can set a cross project vision (principles, patterns, target state) and translate business goals into a technical roadmap Understand programme level risk (dependencies, technical debt, scalability, compliance) Enjoy improving governance processes and enabling teams to deliver safely at pace Are confident influencing senior leaders and explaining complex technical topics to mixed audiences What you'll bring You'll likely have experience with: Designing/building cloud native solutions (e.g., AWS) Secure design and protecting sensitive data Leading technical direction across multiple teams and stakeholders Interested? This post is a snapshot. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to read the full role profile and apply
May 19, 2026
Full time
Location: Swansea This is a senior architecture role at a time when DVLA is rebuilding services on a cloud first platform , using containers, serverless technologies and modern CI/CD tooling . If you enjoy setting direction, shaping design governance, and influencing delivery across multiple teams, this is a great moment to join. What you'll be working on You'll work alongside service designers and agile software teams, defining and assuring solution architectures across multiple programmes , and helping DVLA deliver secure, scalable services at pace. You'll also work across organisational boundaries (including DfT and wider government) to support alignment and interoperability where it adds value. What you'll be doing As a Principal Technical Architect, you will: Provide technical design leadership and governance across a programme of work Define and assure solution architectures, ensuring alignment to enterprise/reference architectures and strategic direction Establish and maintain architectural governance so designs are robust, consistent, and supportable Support multiple teams by sharing best practice and emerging technologies Ensure security is designed in, working with security architecture and agreed standards Inspire and mentor other architects, and provide leadership across the architecture community Engage senior stakeholders confidently and communicate decisions clearly Who this role is for This role could be a great fit if you: Have a strong architecture/engineering background and have led enterprise, cloud based solutions Can set a cross project vision (principles, patterns, target state) and translate business goals into a technical roadmap Understand programme level risk (dependencies, technical debt, scalability, compliance) Enjoy improving governance processes and enabling teams to deliver safely at pace Are confident influencing senior leaders and explaining complex technical topics to mixed audiences What you'll bring You'll likely have experience with: Designing/building cloud native solutions (e.g., AWS) Secure design and protecting sensitive data Leading technical direction across multiple teams and stakeholders Interested? This post is a snapshot. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to read the full role profile and apply
Locations: Darlington, London or Salford Improve the quality and reliability of digital services that support major UK infrastructure programmes. This Senior QA Engineer opportunity sits within Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), playing a key role in ensuring stable, high-performing services across government. Why this role stands out Shape quality standards and testing strategy across digital products Work across data, software, and service delivery environments Influence decisions at programme and executive level Play a key role in maintaining reliable public services Join a growing team focused on continuous improvement What you'll be doing Defining and setting QA standards across teams Designing and delivering manual and automated testing strategies Managing defects and working closely with developers Providing insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders Supporting continuous improvement across the development lifecycle Leading and developing team members Technology and tools you'll use Selenium, JUnit, TestNG SQL and Python Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail Postman, Swagger CI/CD tools This role could be a strong fit if experience includes: Leading QA or test strategy in digital environments Manual and automated testing across complex systems Working in Agile or Scrum teams Collaborating with a range of stakeholders Using modern QA tools and CI/CD pipelines Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
May 19, 2026
Full time
Locations: Darlington, London or Salford Improve the quality and reliability of digital services that support major UK infrastructure programmes. This Senior QA Engineer opportunity sits within Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), playing a key role in ensuring stable, high-performing services across government. Why this role stands out Shape quality standards and testing strategy across digital products Work across data, software, and service delivery environments Influence decisions at programme and executive level Play a key role in maintaining reliable public services Join a growing team focused on continuous improvement What you'll be doing Defining and setting QA standards across teams Designing and delivering manual and automated testing strategies Managing defects and working closely with developers Providing insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders Supporting continuous improvement across the development lifecycle Leading and developing team members Technology and tools you'll use Selenium, JUnit, TestNG SQL and Python Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail Postman, Swagger CI/CD tools This role could be a strong fit if experience includes: Leading QA or test strategy in digital environments Manual and automated testing across complex systems Working in Agile or Scrum teams Collaborating with a range of stakeholders Using modern QA tools and CI/CD pipelines Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
Location: Newport or Titchfield Looking to apply your data engineering skills to work that directly informs decision-making across the UK? This opportunity sits within the Office for National Statistics, working on large-scale data platforms that support national priorities, from crisis response to economic insight. Why this role stands out Work on AI-augmented data products and pipelines Contribute to national statistics and cross-government data platforms Play a role in high-impact work such as COVID data insights and cost-of-living analysis Collaborate with analysts and data scientists to unlock the value of complex datasets Be part of a team building reusable, automated data engineering solutions What you'll be doing Designing and building scalable data pipelines Preparing and linking complex datasets for analysis Improving data quality through cleansing, validation and enhancement Translating business needs into technical solutions Supporting and mentoring others in a collaborative team environment Tech you'll use Python PySpark SQL AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience needed Data engineering, software engineering, or data science Building or maintaining data pipelines Working with cloud platforms (especially GCP) Communicating technical concepts with different stakeholders Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
May 19, 2026
Full time
Location: Newport or Titchfield Looking to apply your data engineering skills to work that directly informs decision-making across the UK? This opportunity sits within the Office for National Statistics, working on large-scale data platforms that support national priorities, from crisis response to economic insight. Why this role stands out Work on AI-augmented data products and pipelines Contribute to national statistics and cross-government data platforms Play a role in high-impact work such as COVID data insights and cost-of-living analysis Collaborate with analysts and data scientists to unlock the value of complex datasets Be part of a team building reusable, automated data engineering solutions What you'll be doing Designing and building scalable data pipelines Preparing and linking complex datasets for analysis Improving data quality through cleansing, validation and enhancement Translating business needs into technical solutions Supporting and mentoring others in a collaborative team environment Tech you'll use Python PySpark SQL AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience needed Data engineering, software engineering, or data science Building or maintaining data pipelines Working with cloud platforms (especially GCP) Communicating technical concepts with different stakeholders Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Senior Product Data Scientist You'll be part of the Operations Delivery Intelligence (ODI) directorate, working within integrated operations product squads that build data-driven decision-support software. This area plays a critical role in improving operational performance by embedding advanced analytics, machine learning and optimisation into day-to-day operational decision-making across the airline. What you'll do: Develop and embed industrialised decision-support software using machine learning and optimisation techniques Act as the technical owner of one or more modules within a production-grade data science product Understand operational business problems end-to-end and identify opportunities to optimise decisions using decision-support tooling Conduct analysis and visualisation to identify valuable opportunities and assess trade-offs between design and feature options Drive modelling and technical approach decisions, balancing implementation speed, runtime performance, technical debt and business value Rapidly prototype advanced machine learning and optimisation models in Python Deliver production-grade machine learning and optimisation modules using software engineering best practice Build robust data ingestion, cleaning and processing pipelines Contribute to software orchestration and cloud-based CI/CD deployment Drive system design decisions alongside software architects Ensure robustness through logging, error handling and automated testing Harden algorithms against operational and data edge cases Quantify adoption and value capture of decision-support products Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback Contribute to feature prioritisation and roadmap discussions Support integration of products into operational business processes Communicate modelling approaches, trade-offs and results clearly to stakeholders Mentor junior team members Contribute to agile ways of working including Git version control, code reviews and delivery predictability What you'll bring to British Airways: Experience solving real-world problems using applied machine learning, optimisation and operational research techniques Strong Python capability and experience with data science and optimisation libraries Experience delivering production-quality data science software Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines and modern orchestration tooling Strong software engineering discipline including testing, logging and version control Ability to structure complex business and technical problems and propose pragmatic solutions Confidence communicating advanced technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Systems-thinking mindset with attention to detail Curious, proactive and resilient approach Collaborative working style with a strong focus on continuous improvement Commitment to delivering measurable business value Your experience: Master's degree or greater in data science, ML, or operational research, or 4+ years of highly relevant industry experience (required) 2+ years working on production ML or optimization software products at scale (required) Experience in developing industrialized software, especially data science or machine learning software products (required) Experience in relevant business domains (transportation, airlines, operations, network problems) (preferred) What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
May 19, 2026
Full time
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Senior Product Data Scientist You'll be part of the Operations Delivery Intelligence (ODI) directorate, working within integrated operations product squads that build data-driven decision-support software. This area plays a critical role in improving operational performance by embedding advanced analytics, machine learning and optimisation into day-to-day operational decision-making across the airline. What you'll do: Develop and embed industrialised decision-support software using machine learning and optimisation techniques Act as the technical owner of one or more modules within a production-grade data science product Understand operational business problems end-to-end and identify opportunities to optimise decisions using decision-support tooling Conduct analysis and visualisation to identify valuable opportunities and assess trade-offs between design and feature options Drive modelling and technical approach decisions, balancing implementation speed, runtime performance, technical debt and business value Rapidly prototype advanced machine learning and optimisation models in Python Deliver production-grade machine learning and optimisation modules using software engineering best practice Build robust data ingestion, cleaning and processing pipelines Contribute to software orchestration and cloud-based CI/CD deployment Drive system design decisions alongside software architects Ensure robustness through logging, error handling and automated testing Harden algorithms against operational and data edge cases Quantify adoption and value capture of decision-support products Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback Contribute to feature prioritisation and roadmap discussions Support integration of products into operational business processes Communicate modelling approaches, trade-offs and results clearly to stakeholders Mentor junior team members Contribute to agile ways of working including Git version control, code reviews and delivery predictability What you'll bring to British Airways: Experience solving real-world problems using applied machine learning, optimisation and operational research techniques Strong Python capability and experience with data science and optimisation libraries Experience delivering production-quality data science software Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines and modern orchestration tooling Strong software engineering discipline including testing, logging and version control Ability to structure complex business and technical problems and propose pragmatic solutions Confidence communicating advanced technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Systems-thinking mindset with attention to detail Curious, proactive and resilient approach Collaborative working style with a strong focus on continuous improvement Commitment to delivering measurable business value Your experience: Master's degree or greater in data science, ML, or operational research, or 4+ years of highly relevant industry experience (required) 2+ years working on production ML or optimization software products at scale (required) Experience in developing industrialized software, especially data science or machine learning software products (required) Experience in relevant business domains (transportation, airlines, operations, network problems) (preferred) What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
Senior Software Engineer - Python - Agentic AI Fully Remote (UK / Europe) A small and talented team of engineers, data scientists, and AI specialists are quietly building something exciting. Well-backed and operating in the AI delivery space, they partner with PE backed businesses to solve complex technical and analytical problems - taking ideas from early concept through to production-grade systems. They're still early enough that the engineering culture, ways of working, and technical direction are being shaped. With a team of around 15 today and plans to grow to 50 over the next 12 months, the foundations being laid now will matter. This is where you come in. You'll join as a Senior Software Engineer, taking ownership of building production-grade systems (not just prototypes) in an environment where AI isn't a side project, it's central to what's being delivered. The work is varied and delivery-focused. You might be designing APIs one week, thinking through async processing and scale the next, and then helping shape how something is deployed, monitored, and improved in production - often in real client environments. It's not about knowing everything on day one. It's about being curious and pro-active to learn and evolve. What we're looking for Strong Python experience, particularly with asynchronous or distributed systems Solid experience building APIs and backend services Good understanding of cloud environments (Azure preferred), CI/CD, and deployment Experience building and shipping systems used in real-world environments (ideally client-facing or delivery-led) Someone who enjoys the craft of engineering, not just shipping code, but building things properly A genuine interest in AI and how it's shaping modern software development Why this role Fully remote across the UK Early-stage, but well-funded and already delivering real projects A chance to influence how things are built as the team scales Work that balances pace with quality, no endless POCs that go nowhere If you're an engineer who reads about new tech out of curiosity, and you like the idea of being part of a team still figuring things out, this would be a great fit. Hit apply or contact (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - Python - Agentic AI Fully Remote (UK / Europe) A small and talented team of engineers, data scientists, and AI specialists are quietly building something exciting. Well-backed and operating in the AI delivery space, they partner with PE backed businesses to solve complex technical and analytical problems - taking ideas from early concept through to production-grade systems. They're still early enough that the engineering culture, ways of working, and technical direction are being shaped. With a team of around 15 today and plans to grow to 50 over the next 12 months, the foundations being laid now will matter. This is where you come in. You'll join as a Senior Software Engineer, taking ownership of building production-grade systems (not just prototypes) in an environment where AI isn't a side project, it's central to what's being delivered. The work is varied and delivery-focused. You might be designing APIs one week, thinking through async processing and scale the next, and then helping shape how something is deployed, monitored, and improved in production - often in real client environments. It's not about knowing everything on day one. It's about being curious and pro-active to learn and evolve. What we're looking for Strong Python experience, particularly with asynchronous or distributed systems Solid experience building APIs and backend services Good understanding of cloud environments (Azure preferred), CI/CD, and deployment Experience building and shipping systems used in real-world environments (ideally client-facing or delivery-led) Someone who enjoys the craft of engineering, not just shipping code, but building things properly A genuine interest in AI and how it's shaping modern software development Why this role Fully remote across the UK Early-stage, but well-funded and already delivering real projects A chance to influence how things are built as the team scales Work that balances pace with quality, no endless POCs that go nowhere If you're an engineer who reads about new tech out of curiosity, and you like the idea of being part of a team still figuring things out, this would be a great fit. Hit apply or contact (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.
Senior Software Developer (SC Cleared) Rate: 470 a day Inside IR35 Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance Contract Length: 3-month contract (scope for extension) Start Date: Early-to-mid June Location: Primarily remote with occasional onsite attendance (maximum once per month). Onsite locations may vary between Sheffield, Leeds, or London. Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer to support the delivery of complex, high-impact digital services within a secure and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will join a collaborative engineering team focused on building scalable, resilient Back End systems using modern JVM technologies and engineering best practices. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working closely with other engineers, contributing to technical direction, and championing quality through Test-Driven Development (TDD). Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable Back End services using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot. Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and delivery teams in an agile environment. Contribute to technical discussions, architectural decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following TDD principles. Participate in pair programming and peer review activities. Support the delivery of high-quality digital services within government or similarly regulated environments. Promote engineering best practices across the wider team.
May 19, 2026
Contractor
Senior Software Developer (SC Cleared) Rate: 470 a day Inside IR35 Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance Contract Length: 3-month contract (scope for extension) Start Date: Early-to-mid June Location: Primarily remote with occasional onsite attendance (maximum once per month). Onsite locations may vary between Sheffield, Leeds, or London. Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer to support the delivery of complex, high-impact digital services within a secure and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will join a collaborative engineering team focused on building scalable, resilient Back End systems using modern JVM technologies and engineering best practices. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working closely with other engineers, contributing to technical direction, and championing quality through Test-Driven Development (TDD). Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable Back End services using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot. Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and delivery teams in an agile environment. Contribute to technical discussions, architectural decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following TDD principles. Participate in pair programming and peer review activities. Support the delivery of high-quality digital services within government or similarly regulated environments. Promote engineering best practices across the wider team.
Operations Manager Location: Banbury. Office-based five days a week with visits to Customer projects that span Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and the Cotswolds. Salary: Starting from £50,000 (flexible for the perfect candidate) Working hours : Monday to Friday (40-hour week) The company is growing its team to include a proactive, diligent, and effective Operations Manager to oversee its team of fully accredited engineers delivering reliable, professional plumbing and heating solutions keeping homes and businesses running smoothly across Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas. Role Summary They are seeking an experienced Operational Manager with a background in commercial/domestic plumbing/heating to oversee the day-to-day delivery of their projects and field operations. The ideal candidate will be a former plumber/heating engineer with a minimum of five years industry experience who has progressed into an operational or supervisory leadership role within a small or growing commercial plumbing/heating engineering business. This position is responsible for managing site teams, coordinating project timelines, ensuring health and safety compliance, and maintaining high standards of workmanship and client service. The Operational Manager will work closely with senior leadership to support business growth, improve operational efficiency, and implement scalable processes suitable for an expanding firm. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical knowledge with strong planning, people management, and commercial awareness enabling them to bridge the gap between field delivery and strategic operations. Experience working in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects, and supporting workforce development is essential. Key Responsibilities: Provide direct line management to a team of approximately 10 field-based engineers, including plumbers, apprentices, and subcontractors where applicable. Plan, coordinate, and oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of multiple commercial/domestic plumbing/heating projects. Work closely with the Estimator to review project scopes, labour allocations, cost assumptions, and programme requirements prior to project commencement. Collaborate with office staff to ensure the smooth scheduling of works, materials procurement, documentation, and client communications. Monitor project progress to ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the Company s quality standards. Drive operational efficiency across the wider business and all projects by reviewing workflows, resource allocation, and site productivity. Conduct regular site visitations to review workmanship, compliance, progress against programme, and health & safety standards. Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to site teams, maintaining a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Foster a positive, can-do culture within the operational team, promoting accountability, teamwork, and high morale. Identify and escalate project risks, delays, or commercial issues, implementing corrective actions where required. Support workforce development through mentoring, performance management, and skills progression of team members. Ensure all works comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and Company policies. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives as the business grows, helping to implement scalable operational processes. Attend internal planning meetings and client/site meetings where operational representation is required. Additional day-to-day responsibilities Managing holidays and absence across the team to ensure the business can always run efficiently and without large gaps in output Oversight of the Company van fleet, ensuring servicing, MOTs and insurances etc. are up-to-date Oversight of the daily operations of the travelling team of engineers Supporting the estimator in pricing projects and raising quotes to measure profit and margins Working closely with the Customer Service Assistant and Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of operations within the Head Office. Required Qualifications: It s essential for the right candidate to have held a previous commercial gas qualification/certification (even if it s now expired). Preferred Skills: Proven experience within the world of Project Management (use of PM tools or software is a bonus) Good understanding and familiarity of the basic principles of HR and Employee Management Keenness to stay up to date with safe working practices and H&S legislation Experience with Commusoft or a similar CRM would be preferred Competent knowledge of Office 365 products (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Benefits: Competitive Salary (they believe in offering fair and competitive wages based on experience and the right attitude to succeed and exceed in the business) Company Bonus Scheme (performance-based) 21 days holiday + statutory bank holidays 3% company pension contribution Use of Company van (driving license therefore essential) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager Location: Banbury. Office-based five days a week with visits to Customer projects that span Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and the Cotswolds. Salary: Starting from £50,000 (flexible for the perfect candidate) Working hours : Monday to Friday (40-hour week) The company is growing its team to include a proactive, diligent, and effective Operations Manager to oversee its team of fully accredited engineers delivering reliable, professional plumbing and heating solutions keeping homes and businesses running smoothly across Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas. Role Summary They are seeking an experienced Operational Manager with a background in commercial/domestic plumbing/heating to oversee the day-to-day delivery of their projects and field operations. The ideal candidate will be a former plumber/heating engineer with a minimum of five years industry experience who has progressed into an operational or supervisory leadership role within a small or growing commercial plumbing/heating engineering business. This position is responsible for managing site teams, coordinating project timelines, ensuring health and safety compliance, and maintaining high standards of workmanship and client service. The Operational Manager will work closely with senior leadership to support business growth, improve operational efficiency, and implement scalable processes suitable for an expanding firm. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical knowledge with strong planning, people management, and commercial awareness enabling them to bridge the gap between field delivery and strategic operations. Experience working in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects, and supporting workforce development is essential. Key Responsibilities: Provide direct line management to a team of approximately 10 field-based engineers, including plumbers, apprentices, and subcontractors where applicable. Plan, coordinate, and oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of multiple commercial/domestic plumbing/heating projects. Work closely with the Estimator to review project scopes, labour allocations, cost assumptions, and programme requirements prior to project commencement. Collaborate with office staff to ensure the smooth scheduling of works, materials procurement, documentation, and client communications. Monitor project progress to ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the Company s quality standards. Drive operational efficiency across the wider business and all projects by reviewing workflows, resource allocation, and site productivity. Conduct regular site visitations to review workmanship, compliance, progress against programme, and health & safety standards. Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to site teams, maintaining a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Foster a positive, can-do culture within the operational team, promoting accountability, teamwork, and high morale. Identify and escalate project risks, delays, or commercial issues, implementing corrective actions where required. Support workforce development through mentoring, performance management, and skills progression of team members. Ensure all works comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and Company policies. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives as the business grows, helping to implement scalable operational processes. Attend internal planning meetings and client/site meetings where operational representation is required. Additional day-to-day responsibilities Managing holidays and absence across the team to ensure the business can always run efficiently and without large gaps in output Oversight of the Company van fleet, ensuring servicing, MOTs and insurances etc. are up-to-date Oversight of the daily operations of the travelling team of engineers Supporting the estimator in pricing projects and raising quotes to measure profit and margins Working closely with the Customer Service Assistant and Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of operations within the Head Office. Required Qualifications: It s essential for the right candidate to have held a previous commercial gas qualification/certification (even if it s now expired). Preferred Skills: Proven experience within the world of Project Management (use of PM tools or software is a bonus) Good understanding and familiarity of the basic principles of HR and Employee Management Keenness to stay up to date with safe working practices and H&S legislation Experience with Commusoft or a similar CRM would be preferred Competent knowledge of Office 365 products (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Benefits: Competitive Salary (they believe in offering fair and competitive wages based on experience and the right attitude to succeed and exceed in the business) Company Bonus Scheme (performance-based) 21 days holiday + statutory bank holidays 3% company pension contribution Use of Company van (driving license therefore essential) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
Senior Tech Lead - PHP, Node.js, React, AWS - Successful FinTech - UK Remote-First - Highly Competitive Salary We have a fabulous opportunity to join a successful FinTech as their Senior Tech Lead , on a UK remote-first basis. Joining the engineering team that develops and maintains the technology that powers the entire platform, the Senior Tech Lead will work closely with the Head of Engineering to drive architecture decisions, support the engineering team and help evolve the platform as the company scales. This is a hands-on leadership role, and would suit Tech Leads who enjoy coding and technical ownership, solving complex problems, guiding team members and building reliable systems. What's on offer? This is a great opportunity to join a scaling organisation where you will have the opportunity to shape platform architecture as the company grows and continue on your career trajectory. Joining an experienced team with strong autonomy, this is a remote-first role with the option to work from the London office. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary, tech equipment of choice, 25 days annual leave + BH, pension scheme and private medical. Key responsibilities as the Senior Tech Lead will include: Technical lead for the engineering team Assisting engineers in designing and implementing robust solutions Reviewing code and advising on architecture decisions Resolving complex technical issues Working closely with the Head of Engineering to evolve the platform Designing scalable backend systems and services Shaping the platform architecture Enhancing the platform and DevOps - collaborating with AWS infrastructure and cloud-native services, refining CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling and supporting monitoring, scaling and reliability Leading technical discussions and design reviews And more! Skills and experience required: Solid software engineering experience (c8+ years), working as a Senior, Staff, Principal Engineer or Tech Lead FinTech or regulated environment Strong backend and system design experience Solid understanding of AWS and cloud architecture PHP and/or NodeJS for backend development React / Typescript and/or React Native for frontend development Experience with Kubernetes and container-based deployments Familiarity with Helen and CI/CD pipelines Excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities Ability to lead and mentor engineers Happy to be hands-on Collaborative nature Clear, confident communication skills Interested in this Senior Tech Lead opportunity? If you want to be considered for this fantastic opportunity then please ensure your CV showcases all your key skills and experience and submit it ASAP, quoting 'AE - Senior Tech Lead - Fintech'
May 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Tech Lead - PHP, Node.js, React, AWS - Successful FinTech - UK Remote-First - Highly Competitive Salary We have a fabulous opportunity to join a successful FinTech as their Senior Tech Lead , on a UK remote-first basis. Joining the engineering team that develops and maintains the technology that powers the entire platform, the Senior Tech Lead will work closely with the Head of Engineering to drive architecture decisions, support the engineering team and help evolve the platform as the company scales. This is a hands-on leadership role, and would suit Tech Leads who enjoy coding and technical ownership, solving complex problems, guiding team members and building reliable systems. What's on offer? This is a great opportunity to join a scaling organisation where you will have the opportunity to shape platform architecture as the company grows and continue on your career trajectory. Joining an experienced team with strong autonomy, this is a remote-first role with the option to work from the London office. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary, tech equipment of choice, 25 days annual leave + BH, pension scheme and private medical. Key responsibilities as the Senior Tech Lead will include: Technical lead for the engineering team Assisting engineers in designing and implementing robust solutions Reviewing code and advising on architecture decisions Resolving complex technical issues Working closely with the Head of Engineering to evolve the platform Designing scalable backend systems and services Shaping the platform architecture Enhancing the platform and DevOps - collaborating with AWS infrastructure and cloud-native services, refining CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling and supporting monitoring, scaling and reliability Leading technical discussions and design reviews And more! Skills and experience required: Solid software engineering experience (c8+ years), working as a Senior, Staff, Principal Engineer or Tech Lead FinTech or regulated environment Strong backend and system design experience Solid understanding of AWS and cloud architecture PHP and/or NodeJS for backend development React / Typescript and/or React Native for frontend development Experience with Kubernetes and container-based deployments Familiarity with Helen and CI/CD pipelines Excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities Ability to lead and mentor engineers Happy to be hands-on Collaborative nature Clear, confident communication skills Interested in this Senior Tech Lead opportunity? If you want to be considered for this fantastic opportunity then please ensure your CV showcases all your key skills and experience and submit it ASAP, quoting 'AE - Senior Tech Lead - Fintech'
Senior Full Stack Developer (Contract) Outside IR35 Remote Up to £600/day Overview We're partnering with a specialist software consultancy delivering business-critical platforms across financial services and pensions. They're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer who enjoys proper engineering - clean architecture, ownership of solutions, and working alongside experienced senior engineers and QA specialists.This is a hands-on delivery role (no line management, no ticket-factory environments) with meaningful technical influence across the full stack. What you'll be doing Designing and building end-to-end full-stack solutions in a modern cloud environment Backend development using Python and C# Frontend development with TypeScript and React Working within Azure (Functions, Azure SQL, Service Bus, ADF) Contributing to architecture discussions, technical design, and code reviews Applying pragmatic AI-assisted / agentic engineering practices to improve delivery quality and velocity Supporting development of financial modelling platforms, including areas such as: -Monte Carlo simulations-cashflow projections-scenario modelling-valuation / forecasting logic-pension or investment modelling engines What we're looking for Strong experience as a Senior Full Stack Developer across backend, frontend, and cloud Commercial experience building modelling or calculation-heavy platforms in financial services, pensions, investments, or similar regulated domains Exposure to simulation engines, forecasting tools, or financial projection systems Comfortable owning features end-to-end and making sensible technical trade-offs High standards around code quality, testing, and maintainability Experience working in regulated or accuracy-critical environments Contract details Up to £600 per day Outside IR35 Fully remote Initial 6-month contract
May 19, 2026
Contractor
Senior Full Stack Developer (Contract) Outside IR35 Remote Up to £600/day Overview We're partnering with a specialist software consultancy delivering business-critical platforms across financial services and pensions. They're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer who enjoys proper engineering - clean architecture, ownership of solutions, and working alongside experienced senior engineers and QA specialists.This is a hands-on delivery role (no line management, no ticket-factory environments) with meaningful technical influence across the full stack. What you'll be doing Designing and building end-to-end full-stack solutions in a modern cloud environment Backend development using Python and C# Frontend development with TypeScript and React Working within Azure (Functions, Azure SQL, Service Bus, ADF) Contributing to architecture discussions, technical design, and code reviews Applying pragmatic AI-assisted / agentic engineering practices to improve delivery quality and velocity Supporting development of financial modelling platforms, including areas such as: -Monte Carlo simulations-cashflow projections-scenario modelling-valuation / forecasting logic-pension or investment modelling engines What we're looking for Strong experience as a Senior Full Stack Developer across backend, frontend, and cloud Commercial experience building modelling or calculation-heavy platforms in financial services, pensions, investments, or similar regulated domains Exposure to simulation engines, forecasting tools, or financial projection systems Comfortable owning features end-to-end and making sensible technical trade-offs High standards around code quality, testing, and maintainability Experience working in regulated or accuracy-critical environments Contract details Up to £600 per day Outside IR35 Fully remote Initial 6-month contract
Programme Test Assurance Manager/Consultant Location: Basingstoke - Full-time onsite Clearance: Active DV Clearance required Contract: 18-month contract IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Rate: 600 to 700 per day We're supporting a major defence programme seeking an experienced Programme Test Assurance Manager to lead assurance and acceptance activities across a highly complex, multi-workstream delivery environment. This is not a traditional test management role. The focus is on programme-level capability assurance, acceptance governance, integration readiness, and delivery confidence across infrastructure, systems, and software domains operating at significant scale. You'll work across multiple Agile delivery teams, suppliers, and technical disciplines to ensure the programme delivers operational capability that is assured, accepted, and deployment-ready. Key Responsibilities Lead programme-wide test assurance and capability acceptance activities across complex delivery streams Provide independent assurance across infrastructure, systems integration, software, and operational capability delivery Coordinate assurance activities across multiple Agile / SAFe teams and suppliers Manage dependencies, risks, integration points, and acceptance criteria across the programme landscape Ensure governance, readiness, and evidence frameworks support formal capability acceptance Drive alignment between engineering, delivery, test, security, and operational stakeholders Oversee assurance reporting, quality metrics, and programme-level delivery confidence Support release and operational readiness activities within secure and highly regulated environments Champion best practice assurance approaches within Agile and scaled delivery models Required Experience Proven experience operating as a Programme Test Manager, Test Assurance Manager, or Capability Assurance Lead within large-scale defence or secure government programmes Strong experience working within Agile and SAFe delivery environments Demonstrable experience managing assurance across: Infrastructure Systems integration Software delivery Multi-supplier ecosystems Experience operating within highly complex programmes involving multiple teams and interdependencies Strong understanding of capability assurance and acceptance, beyond traditional testing execution Experience engaging with senior stakeholders across engineering, delivery, and operational functions Excellent governance, risk management, and reporting capability Essential Active DV Clearance Willingness to work full-time onsite in Basingstoke Defence, MOD, or secure government programme experience Desirable Experience within large-scale transformation or mission-critical environments Knowledge of operational acceptance and service transition frameworks Previous experience within complex systems integration programmes
May 19, 2026
Contractor
Programme Test Assurance Manager/Consultant Location: Basingstoke - Full-time onsite Clearance: Active DV Clearance required Contract: 18-month contract IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Rate: 600 to 700 per day We're supporting a major defence programme seeking an experienced Programme Test Assurance Manager to lead assurance and acceptance activities across a highly complex, multi-workstream delivery environment. This is not a traditional test management role. The focus is on programme-level capability assurance, acceptance governance, integration readiness, and delivery confidence across infrastructure, systems, and software domains operating at significant scale. You'll work across multiple Agile delivery teams, suppliers, and technical disciplines to ensure the programme delivers operational capability that is assured, accepted, and deployment-ready. Key Responsibilities Lead programme-wide test assurance and capability acceptance activities across complex delivery streams Provide independent assurance across infrastructure, systems integration, software, and operational capability delivery Coordinate assurance activities across multiple Agile / SAFe teams and suppliers Manage dependencies, risks, integration points, and acceptance criteria across the programme landscape Ensure governance, readiness, and evidence frameworks support formal capability acceptance Drive alignment between engineering, delivery, test, security, and operational stakeholders Oversee assurance reporting, quality metrics, and programme-level delivery confidence Support release and operational readiness activities within secure and highly regulated environments Champion best practice assurance approaches within Agile and scaled delivery models Required Experience Proven experience operating as a Programme Test Manager, Test Assurance Manager, or Capability Assurance Lead within large-scale defence or secure government programmes Strong experience working within Agile and SAFe delivery environments Demonstrable experience managing assurance across: Infrastructure Systems integration Software delivery Multi-supplier ecosystems Experience operating within highly complex programmes involving multiple teams and interdependencies Strong understanding of capability assurance and acceptance, beyond traditional testing execution Experience engaging with senior stakeholders across engineering, delivery, and operational functions Excellent governance, risk management, and reporting capability Essential Active DV Clearance Willingness to work full-time onsite in Basingstoke Defence, MOD, or secure government programme experience Desirable Experience within large-scale transformation or mission-critical environments Knowledge of operational acceptance and service transition frameworks Previous experience within complex systems integration programmes
Job Description Senior Quality Engineer Permanent UK-Based - West Midlands (Hybrid working) SC Clearance Eligible Build quality in from the start. Lead by example. Deliver at scale. TXP is growing, and we're creating a new Senior Quality Engineer role to strengthen quality engineering across our internal platforms and client delivery teams.This is a hands-on senior role for someone who loves building robust test automation, embedding quality into modern delivery pipelines, and coaching others to raise the bar. You'll work across a variety of technology stacks, environments, and delivery models, with the opportunity to influence how quality is done across TXP. What you'll be doing You'll work as part of agile, cross-functional teams (typically 4-8 engineers), delivering high-quality solutions through short, iterative release cycles. Your focus will be on quality engineering, not just testing .Key responsibilities include: Designing and building test automation solutions from scratch Leading and supporting testing across automation, performance, security, and non-functional areas Performing detailed test analysis and test design for complex, highly integrated systems , including regulated environments Applying TDD, BDD, and risk-based testing approaches Supporting CI/CD pipelines and championing shift-left quality practices Delivering testing and assurance across all levels: Unit, Component, CIT System, Integration, End-to-End Non-Functional Testing Supporting UAT and BAT Analysing business requirements and defining effective testing strategies Managing test data, test artefacts, and testing collateral Collaborating closely with developers, including pair programming Coaching and mentoring less experienced testers and quality engineers Working in line with TXP's technical, service, and quality standards What we're looking for You'll be an experienced quality professional who is comfortable operating at senior level while remaining hands-on and delivery-focused. Experience we value: Leading and embedding testing best practice across delivery teams Defining testing policies, standards, and guidelines at enterprise scale Strong experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks Delivery within iterative/agile environments Working with Continuous Integration and CI/CD pipelines Managing priorities to meet delivery deadlines Technical skills: Strong software testing and quality engineering expertise CI/CD pipelines Git / GitLab Excellent communication and coaching skills Stakeholder engagement and collaboration Experience with some of the following is highly desirable: JUnit, Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber Postman, Gatling, OWASP ZAP Docker / Kubernetes Azure and/or AWS Accessibility standards and tooling (WCAG, Wave, Axe) About you Passionate about quality and engineering excellence Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Highly organised with strong attention to detail Confident juggling multiple priorities Positive, driven, and pragmatic in your approach Open to travelling to customer sites when required to engage and present Why join TXP? At TXP, quality is not an afterthought, it's built in. You'll have the opportunity to: Shape how quality engineering is done across the business Work on varied and meaningful projects Influence standards, tooling, and ways of working Grow your career in a collaborative, people-first consultancy Benefits : • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). • An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve). • Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%). • Life assurance (3x). • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). • Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva. • Cycle to work scheme. • Corporate eye-care vouchers. • Access to an independent financial advisor. • 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities. Grow with us: Work on exciting new projects. If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you're in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you'll always be working on something exciting and challenging. Career growth - we've got you! We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We're here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities. Be part of the TXP growth journey. We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you'll be part of that.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Job Description Senior Quality Engineer Permanent UK-Based - West Midlands (Hybrid working) SC Clearance Eligible Build quality in from the start. Lead by example. Deliver at scale. TXP is growing, and we're creating a new Senior Quality Engineer role to strengthen quality engineering across our internal platforms and client delivery teams.This is a hands-on senior role for someone who loves building robust test automation, embedding quality into modern delivery pipelines, and coaching others to raise the bar. You'll work across a variety of technology stacks, environments, and delivery models, with the opportunity to influence how quality is done across TXP. What you'll be doing You'll work as part of agile, cross-functional teams (typically 4-8 engineers), delivering high-quality solutions through short, iterative release cycles. Your focus will be on quality engineering, not just testing .Key responsibilities include: Designing and building test automation solutions from scratch Leading and supporting testing across automation, performance, security, and non-functional areas Performing detailed test analysis and test design for complex, highly integrated systems , including regulated environments Applying TDD, BDD, and risk-based testing approaches Supporting CI/CD pipelines and championing shift-left quality practices Delivering testing and assurance across all levels: Unit, Component, CIT System, Integration, End-to-End Non-Functional Testing Supporting UAT and BAT Analysing business requirements and defining effective testing strategies Managing test data, test artefacts, and testing collateral Collaborating closely with developers, including pair programming Coaching and mentoring less experienced testers and quality engineers Working in line with TXP's technical, service, and quality standards What we're looking for You'll be an experienced quality professional who is comfortable operating at senior level while remaining hands-on and delivery-focused. Experience we value: Leading and embedding testing best practice across delivery teams Defining testing policies, standards, and guidelines at enterprise scale Strong experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks Delivery within iterative/agile environments Working with Continuous Integration and CI/CD pipelines Managing priorities to meet delivery deadlines Technical skills: Strong software testing and quality engineering expertise CI/CD pipelines Git / GitLab Excellent communication and coaching skills Stakeholder engagement and collaboration Experience with some of the following is highly desirable: JUnit, Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber Postman, Gatling, OWASP ZAP Docker / Kubernetes Azure and/or AWS Accessibility standards and tooling (WCAG, Wave, Axe) About you Passionate about quality and engineering excellence Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Highly organised with strong attention to detail Confident juggling multiple priorities Positive, driven, and pragmatic in your approach Open to travelling to customer sites when required to engage and present Why join TXP? At TXP, quality is not an afterthought, it's built in. You'll have the opportunity to: Shape how quality engineering is done across the business Work on varied and meaningful projects Influence standards, tooling, and ways of working Grow your career in a collaborative, people-first consultancy Benefits : • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). • An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve). • Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%). • Life assurance (3x). • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). • Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva. • Cycle to work scheme. • Corporate eye-care vouchers. • Access to an independent financial advisor. • 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities. Grow with us: Work on exciting new projects. If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you're in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you'll always be working on something exciting and challenging. Career growth - we've got you! We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We're here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities. Be part of the TXP growth journey. We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you'll be part of that.
