Senior Python Engineer (Django/DevOps/IaC) Retail Hybrid: either London or Welwyn Garden City (whichever is closest) 3 days per week 6 months £850 per day In short: Our Application Security team require a strong Python generalist to run, deploy and maintain purpose-built applications. You'll need solid experience across Python development, DevOps, Cloud and an awareness of security protocols. About The Role We are committed to align with the digital advancements of the business and secure new technologies that enable our business to have a superior focus on serving our customers, communities, and planet. As part of our Security Engineering Platforms team, we build and operate centralised security tooling that enables thousands of developers to ship secure software by default, at scale. We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building robust, secure, and scalable services that automate security testing at scale using Django and related technologies. Beyond coding, you'll actively engage in architecture discussions, security implementations, CI/CD pipeline development, and help transition MVP applications into production-grade systems. Your work will directly strengthen the security posture of applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems across the business by making security tooling fast, reliable, and seamless for every development team. You will be responsible for Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Django. Build and operate asynchronous task pipelines (Celery/Redis) that orchestrate security scanning at scale. Ensure best practices for code quality, performance, and security. Integrate robust security practices into all API layers, including authentication, authorisation, data validation, and protection against vulnerabilities. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with core devops teams or independently handle infrastructure and deployment tasks. Review, refactor, and productionise MVP codebases, improving code clarity, documentation, and maintainability. Manage Docker container images through build, test, and deploy to kubernetes Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, Front End developers, and engineering teams. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code review, testing, and documentation. Participate actively in technical discussions, contributing innovative ideas and solutions. You will need Strong experience in Python development, specifically with Django and Django REST Framework at senior level. Experience with asynchronous task queues (Celery, Redis) Solid understanding of REST API design principles and best practices. Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and ORM (Django ORM in particular). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end). Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices. Experience working in an agile environment, such as Scrum. Nice to have Experience with SAST/DAST tooling and security automation Familiarity with API security patterns (JWT, OAuth, rate limiting) Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible) Experience operating and administering Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu) Familiarity with cloud-native services (Azure AKS, ACR) Exposure to Front End frameworks (React, Vue.js) Operations and technical troubleshooting experience Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Senior Python Engineer (Django/DevOps/IaC) Retail Hybrid: either London or Welwyn Garden City (whichever is closest) 3 days per week 6 months £850 per day In short: Our Application Security team require a strong Python generalist to run, deploy and maintain purpose-built applications. You'll need solid experience across Python development, DevOps, Cloud and an awareness of security protocols. About The Role We are committed to align with the digital advancements of the business and secure new technologies that enable our business to have a superior focus on serving our customers, communities, and planet. As part of our Security Engineering Platforms team, we build and operate centralised security tooling that enables thousands of developers to ship secure software by default, at scale. We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building robust, secure, and scalable services that automate security testing at scale using Django and related technologies. Beyond coding, you'll actively engage in architecture discussions, security implementations, CI/CD pipeline development, and help transition MVP applications into production-grade systems. Your work will directly strengthen the security posture of applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems across the business by making security tooling fast, reliable, and seamless for every development team. You will be responsible for Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Django. Build and operate asynchronous task pipelines (Celery/Redis) that orchestrate security scanning at scale. Ensure best practices for code quality, performance, and security. Integrate robust security practices into all API layers, including authentication, authorisation, data validation, and protection against vulnerabilities. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with core devops teams or independently handle infrastructure and deployment tasks. Review, refactor, and productionise MVP codebases, improving code clarity, documentation, and maintainability. Manage Docker container images through build, test, and deploy to kubernetes Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, Front End developers, and engineering teams. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code review, testing, and documentation. Participate actively in technical discussions, contributing innovative ideas and solutions. You will need Strong experience in Python development, specifically with Django and Django REST Framework at senior level. Experience with asynchronous task queues (Celery, Redis) Solid understanding of REST API design principles and best practices. Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and ORM (Django ORM in particular). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end). Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices. Experience working in an agile environment, such as Scrum. Nice to have Experience with SAST/DAST tooling and security automation Familiarity with API security patterns (JWT, OAuth, rate limiting) Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible) Experience operating and administering Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu) Familiarity with cloud-native services (Azure AKS, ACR) Exposure to Front End frameworks (React, Vue.js) Operations and technical troubleshooting experience Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Senior Python Engineer (Django/DevOps/IaC) Retail Hybrid: either London or Welwyn Garden City (whichever is closest) 3 days per week 6 months £850 per day In short: Our Application Security team require a strong Python generalist to run, deploy and maintain purpose-built applications. You'll need solid experience across Python development, DevOps, Cloud and an awareness of security protocols. About The Role We are committed to align with the digital advancements of the business and secure new technologies that enable our business to have a superior focus on serving our customers, communities, and planet. As part of our Security Engineering Platforms team, we build and operate centralised security tooling that enables thousands of developers to ship secure software by default, at scale. We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building robust, secure, and scalable services that automate security testing at scale using Django and related technologies. Beyond coding, you'll actively engage in architecture discussions, security implementations, CI/CD pipeline development, and help transition MVP applications into production-grade systems. Your work will directly strengthen the security posture of applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems across the business by making security tooling fast, reliable, and seamless for every development team. You will be responsible for Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Django. Build and operate asynchronous task pipelines (Celery/Redis) that orchestrate security scanning at scale. Ensure best practices for code quality, performance, and security. Integrate robust security practices into all API layers, including authentication, authorisation, data validation, and protection against vulnerabilities. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with core devops teams or independently handle infrastructure and deployment tasks. Review, refactor, and productionise MVP codebases, improving code clarity, documentation, and maintainability. Manage Docker container images through build, test, and deploy to kubernetes Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, Front End developers, and engineering teams. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code review, testing, and documentation. Participate actively in technical discussions, contributing innovative ideas and solutions. You will need Strong experience in Python development, specifically with Django and Django REST Framework at senior level. Experience with asynchronous task queues (Celery, Redis) Solid understanding of REST API design principles and best practices. Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and ORM (Django ORM in particular). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end). Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices. Experience working in an agile environment, such as Scrum. Nice to have Experience with SAST/DAST tooling and security automation Familiarity with API security patterns (JWT, OAuth, rate limiting) Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible) Experience operating and administering Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu) Familiarity with cloud-native services (Azure AKS, ACR) Exposure to Front End frameworks (React, Vue.js) Operations and technical troubleshooting experience Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Senior Python Engineer (Django/DevOps/IaC) Retail Hybrid: either London or Welwyn Garden City (whichever is closest) 3 days per week 6 months £850 per day In short: Our Application Security team require a strong Python generalist to run, deploy and maintain purpose-built applications. You'll need solid experience across Python development, DevOps, Cloud and an awareness of security protocols. About The Role We are committed to align with the digital advancements of the business and secure new technologies that enable our business to have a superior focus on serving our customers, communities, and planet. As part of our Security Engineering Platforms team, we build and operate centralised security tooling that enables thousands of developers to ship secure software by default, at scale. We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building robust, secure, and scalable services that automate security testing at scale using Django and related technologies. Beyond coding, you'll actively engage in architecture discussions, security implementations, CI/CD pipeline development, and help transition MVP applications into production-grade systems. Your work will directly strengthen the security posture of applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems across the business by making security tooling fast, reliable, and seamless for every development team. You will be responsible for Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Django. Build and operate asynchronous task pipelines (Celery/Redis) that orchestrate security scanning at scale. Ensure best practices for code quality, performance, and security. Integrate robust security practices into all API layers, including authentication, authorisation, data validation, and protection against vulnerabilities. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. Work closely with core devops teams or independently handle infrastructure and deployment tasks. Review, refactor, and productionise MVP codebases, improving code clarity, documentation, and maintainability. Manage Docker container images through build, test, and deploy to kubernetes Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, Front End developers, and engineering teams. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code review, testing, and documentation. Participate actively in technical discussions, contributing innovative ideas and solutions. You will need Strong experience in Python development, specifically with Django and Django REST Framework at senior level. Experience with asynchronous task queues (Celery, Redis) Solid understanding of REST API design principles and best practices. Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and ORM (Django ORM in particular). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end). Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices. Experience working in an agile environment, such as Scrum. Nice to have Experience with SAST/DAST tooling and security automation Familiarity with API security patterns (JWT, OAuth, rate limiting) Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible) Experience operating and administering Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu) Familiarity with cloud-native services (Azure AKS, ACR) Exposure to Front End frameworks (React, Vue.js) Operations and technical troubleshooting experience Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
This is an exciting role for a senior AI/ML Research Engineer to join a world-leading Energy Trading & Commodities company as part of their highly innovative GenAI Team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable AI/ML solutions across multiple business areas. The role focuses on delivering production-grade machine learning systems while ensuring alignment with enterprise quality, reliability and scalability standards. You will lead end-to-end AI/ML solution developmentfrom data exploration and experimentation through to deployment, monitoring and continuous optimisation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including data engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, and product management to translate business needs into robust, reusable machine learning architectures. Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or related fields). 10+ years of experience in software development and machine learning engineering. Core Technical Skills: Strong expertise in designing large-scale machine learning systems and architectures. Advanced programming skills (Python preferred) with experience in frameworks and tools such as JavaScript, Kafka, and reactive systems. Extensive experience with cloud-based development, particularly on Azure, including AI/ML services and data platforms. Proven experience with Kubernetes for application deployment, scaling, and monitoring. Strong background in CI/CD pipeline design, automation, and maintenance. Hands-on experience with data engineering tools and storage solutions (eg, ADLS, Spark, Databricks, SQL/NoSQL databases). Experience with distributed computing and big data processing frameworks such as PySpark. Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Helm. Advanced/Specialist Expertise: Experience building and deploying GenAI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain and Azure OpenAI. Development of enterprise-grade RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, including context engineering and multimodal data pipelines. Design and deployment of autonomous multi-agent systems using modern orchestration frameworks and evaluation approaches. Experience delivering Text-to-SQL solutions and natural language interfaces for structured data environments. Additional Skills: Strong understanding of data processing, cleansing, and handling large structured and unstructured datasets. Solid foundation in Linux, Scripting (Bash/PowerShell), and networking fundamentals. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms. Experience working in agile, cross-functional, and globally distributed teams. Continuous learning mindset with a focus on emerging technologies and innovation. Nice-to-Have: Experience with AWS or GCP ML platforms (eg, SageMaker, Vertex AI). Front End development (React) or Back End development (.NET/C#). Commercial awareness and understanding of business value delivery. With a focus within Energy Trading, Oil & Gas, Financial Markets and Commodities, we offer a transparent Recruitment Service that has proven to be reliable and effective for over 40 years. We are ISO accredited and proud of our excellent TrustPilot Reviews. Your search for a New Contract Assignment or for a New Permanent Job will be in safe hands with Eaglecliff Recruitment. Please telephone for an immediate response or email your CV for a quick response. Eaglecliff Ltd is acting in the capacity of an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for contractor resourcing.
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
This is an exciting role for a senior AI/ML Research Engineer to join a world-leading Energy Trading & Commodities company as part of their highly innovative GenAI Team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable AI/ML solutions across multiple business areas. The role focuses on delivering production-grade machine learning systems while ensuring alignment with enterprise quality, reliability and scalability standards. You will lead end-to-end AI/ML solution developmentfrom data exploration and experimentation through to deployment, monitoring and continuous optimisation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including data engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, and product management to translate business needs into robust, reusable machine learning architectures. Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or related fields). 10+ years of experience in software development and machine learning engineering. Core Technical Skills: Strong expertise in designing large-scale machine learning systems and architectures. Advanced programming skills (Python preferred) with experience in frameworks and tools such as JavaScript, Kafka, and reactive systems. Extensive experience with cloud-based development, particularly on Azure, including AI/ML services and data platforms. Proven experience with Kubernetes for application deployment, scaling, and monitoring. Strong background in CI/CD pipeline design, automation, and maintenance. Hands-on experience with data engineering tools and storage solutions (eg, ADLS, Spark, Databricks, SQL/NoSQL databases). Experience with distributed computing and big data processing frameworks such as PySpark. Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Helm. Advanced/Specialist Expertise: Experience building and deploying GenAI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain and Azure OpenAI. Development of enterprise-grade RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, including context engineering and multimodal data pipelines. Design and deployment of autonomous multi-agent systems using modern orchestration frameworks and evaluation approaches. Experience delivering Text-to-SQL solutions and natural language interfaces for structured data environments. Additional Skills: Strong understanding of data processing, cleansing, and handling large structured and unstructured datasets. Solid foundation in Linux, Scripting (Bash/PowerShell), and networking fundamentals. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms. Experience working in agile, cross-functional, and globally distributed teams. Continuous learning mindset with a focus on emerging technologies and innovation. Nice-to-Have: Experience with AWS or GCP ML platforms (eg, SageMaker, Vertex AI). Front End development (React) or Back End development (.NET/C#). Commercial awareness and understanding of business value delivery. With a focus within Energy Trading, Oil & Gas, Financial Markets and Commodities, we offer a transparent Recruitment Service that has proven to be reliable and effective for over 40 years. We are ISO accredited and proud of our excellent TrustPilot Reviews. Your search for a New Contract Assignment or for a New Permanent Job will be in safe hands with Eaglecliff Recruitment. Please telephone for an immediate response or email your CV for a quick response. Eaglecliff Ltd is acting in the capacity of an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for contractor resourcing.
Senior Software Engineer / Developer (.Net Python SQL IaC) London 12 month FTC to £180k Are you a full stack technologist with a product based mindset? You could be progressing your career in a hands on Senior Software Engineer role at a tech driven, global Asset Manager with multiple billions of dollars under management, on a 12 month Fixed term Contract. As a Senior Software Engineer you will join one of the Investment Tech Engineering teams to design, develop and implement robust applications that serve Portfolio Managers, Equity Analysts, Quant and Data Insights, Decision Analytics and Performance teams. You'll collaborate directly with stakeholders and users to identify opportunities, troubleshoot issues and deliver capabilities that improve quality, speed and reliability of investment decision making systems. You'll work across the full tech stack from backend services through to APIs and GUIs, with a focus on C# .Net, Python, SQL and Terraform for IaC. You'll seek continuous improvement and pick new things up on the job as the tech stack evolves. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home policy with three days in the London office per week where you'll join a supportive, diverse team environment with a large range of facilities. About you: You're a skilled Software Engineer with strong experience of delivering production systems You have experience within an Investment Management or financial services environment You have advanced skills with C# .Net, Python, SQL, Terraform and AWS You have experience of working with stakeholders and users to understand problems and build effective solutions You have experience of building web UIs and backend services, APIs You're comfortable with using AI tools and integrating them in user workflows You have achieved a 2.1 or above from a top tier university in a STEM discipline Ideally you will also have experience in one of the following areas: R programming, Delivery Management or Business Analysis What's in it for you: Please note this role is on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis, with full benefits Salary to £180k Pension Private medical insurance including 24 hour GP access Enhanced parental leave policy 25 days annual leave Ongoing training and development and financial support for courses Apply now to find out more about this Senior Software Engineer / Developer (.Net Python SQL IaC) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer / Developer (.Net Python SQL IaC) London 12 month FTC to £180k Are you a full stack technologist with a product based mindset? You could be progressing your career in a hands on Senior Software Engineer role at a tech driven, global Asset Manager with multiple billions of dollars under management, on a 12 month Fixed term Contract. As a Senior Software Engineer you will join one of the Investment Tech Engineering teams to design, develop and implement robust applications that serve Portfolio Managers, Equity Analysts, Quant and Data Insights, Decision Analytics and Performance teams. You'll collaborate directly with stakeholders and users to identify opportunities, troubleshoot issues and deliver capabilities that improve quality, speed and reliability of investment decision making systems. You'll work across the full tech stack from backend services through to APIs and GUIs, with a focus on C# .Net, Python, SQL and Terraform for IaC. You'll seek continuous improvement and pick new things up on the job as the tech stack evolves. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home policy with three days in the London office per week where you'll join a supportive, diverse team environment with a large range of facilities. About you: You're a skilled Software Engineer with strong experience of delivering production systems You have experience within an Investment Management or financial services environment You have advanced skills with C# .Net, Python, SQL, Terraform and AWS You have experience of working with stakeholders and users to understand problems and build effective solutions You have experience of building web UIs and backend services, APIs You're comfortable with using AI tools and integrating them in user workflows You have achieved a 2.1 or above from a top tier university in a STEM discipline Ideally you will also have experience in one of the following areas: R programming, Delivery Management or Business Analysis What's in it for you: Please note this role is on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis, with full benefits Salary to £180k Pension Private medical insurance including 24 hour GP access Enhanced parental leave policy 25 days annual leave Ongoing training and development and financial support for courses Apply now to find out more about this Senior Software Engineer / Developer (.Net Python SQL IaC) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (FastAPI SQL Databricks) London to £95k Are you a data centric Python Developer with strong SQL and FastAPI skills? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a fast growing, global Insurance Underwriting technology provider that focusses on developing a complex SaaS calculation platform for rapidly growing Cyber Security insurance markets. What's in it for you: Salary to £95k + bonus 25 days holiday Private Medical Insurance (including dental and optical cashback) Life Insurance, Income Protection Pension Subsidised gym membership X4 paid volunteering days per year Season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Impactful role with great career progression Your role: As a Python Developer you will design and develop data centric backend services for the core platform with a focus on Python coding and building FastAPIs within an Azure environment with Databricks. You'll participate in the design and implementation of advanced mechanisms for data ingestion, transformation, mass parallel orchestration of network IO and will model data for a variety of purposes. You'll also collaborate with the Infrastructure Team to maintain Infrastructure as Code and develop new features on the engineering platform. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home model with three days a week in the high spec London, City office with rooftop bar. About you: You have strong Python backend software engineering skills You have experience of building FastAPIs You have a good knowledge of public cloud services, they're using Azure but experience with AWS or GCP is fine You have experience of working with data at scale You have strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL, SQL Server - Azure Databricks experience highly preferred) You have a thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals including Data Structures, Design Patterns, OOP You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills Apply now to find out more about this Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Python FastAPI Databricks Azure) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (FastAPI SQL Databricks) London to £95k Are you a data centric Python Developer with strong SQL and FastAPI skills? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a fast growing, global Insurance Underwriting technology provider that focusses on developing a complex SaaS calculation platform for rapidly growing Cyber Security insurance markets. What's in it for you: Salary to £95k + bonus 25 days holiday Private Medical Insurance (including dental and optical cashback) Life Insurance, Income Protection Pension Subsidised gym membership X4 paid volunteering days per year Season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Impactful role with great career progression Your role: As a Python Developer you will design and develop data centric backend services for the core platform with a focus on Python coding and building FastAPIs within an Azure environment with Databricks. You'll participate in the design and implementation of advanced mechanisms for data ingestion, transformation, mass parallel orchestration of network IO and will model data for a variety of purposes. You'll also collaborate with the Infrastructure Team to maintain Infrastructure as Code and develop new features on the engineering platform. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home model with three days a week in the high spec London, City office with rooftop bar. About you: You have strong Python backend software engineering skills You have experience of building FastAPIs You have a good knowledge of public cloud services, they're using Azure but experience with AWS or GCP is fine You have experience of working with data at scale You have strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL, SQL Server - Azure Databricks experience highly preferred) You have a thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals including Data Structures, Design Patterns, OOP You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills Apply now to find out more about this Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Python FastAPI Databricks Azure) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Senior AI Engineer (Python LLM MLOps) London / WFH to £90k Are you an experienced Software Engineer with a strong knowledge of AI, LLMs and agentic coding? You could be progressing your career at a global finance technology consultancy, working with clients including global Investment Banks and financial services organisations. What's in it for you: Salary to £90k Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection Private medical care for you and your family, including mental health Travel Insurance Charitable giving Gym membership for you and your family Flexible holiday scheme Your role: As a Senior AI Engineer you'll design and develop autonomous AI systems integrating multi-modal LLMs (text, image, audio, video), design agentic workflows enabling AI agents to interact with data sources and APIs using prompt engineering and RAG, optimise and deploy large language and multi-modal models with a focus on performance and latency and build scalable MLOps pipelines and full-stack applications to support robust, production-grade AI deployments. Using a consultative approach you'll guide multidisciplinary teams and clients through strategic decisions in AI engineering and GenAI adoption. About you: You have achieved a 2.1 or above bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI or related STEM disciplines You have a strong Python software engineering background including and API development You have hands-on experience deploying LLMs and multi-modal models at scale in production You have a strong understanding of scalable MLOps, observability and cloud-native AI deployment You're collaborative and pragmatic with advanced stakeholder communication, problem-solving and project management skills in Agile environments Experience with any of the following is advantageous: agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex), deep learning frameworks, Langfuse, Langsmith, MCP (Model Context Protocol), bias mitigation techniques Apply now to find out more about this Senior AI Engineer (Python LLM MLOps RAG MCP) opportunity.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Senior AI Engineer (Python LLM MLOps) London / WFH to £90k Are you an experienced Software Engineer with a strong knowledge of AI, LLMs and agentic coding? You could be progressing your career at a global finance technology consultancy, working with clients including global Investment Banks and financial services organisations. What's in it for you: Salary to £90k Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection Private medical care for you and your family, including mental health Travel Insurance Charitable giving Gym membership for you and your family Flexible holiday scheme Your role: As a Senior AI Engineer you'll design and develop autonomous AI systems integrating multi-modal LLMs (text, image, audio, video), design agentic workflows enabling AI agents to interact with data sources and APIs using prompt engineering and RAG, optimise and deploy large language and multi-modal models with a focus on performance and latency and build scalable MLOps pipelines and full-stack applications to support robust, production-grade AI deployments. Using a consultative approach you'll guide multidisciplinary teams and clients through strategic decisions in AI engineering and GenAI adoption. About you: You have achieved a 2.1 or above bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI or related STEM disciplines You have a strong Python software engineering background including and API development You have hands-on experience deploying LLMs and multi-modal models at scale in production You have a strong understanding of scalable MLOps, observability and cloud-native AI deployment You're collaborative and pragmatic with advanced stakeholder communication, problem-solving and project management skills in Agile environments Experience with any of the following is advantageous: agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex), deep learning frameworks, Langfuse, Langsmith, MCP (Model Context Protocol), bias mitigation techniques Apply now to find out more about this Senior AI Engineer (Python LLM MLOps RAG MCP) opportunity.
Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python FastAPI SQL Databricks) London to £95k Are you a data centric Backend Software Engineer with strong Python, SQL and FastAPI skills? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a fast growing, global Insurance Underwriting technology provider that focusses on developing a complex SaaS calculation platform for rapidly growing Cyber Security insurance markets. As a Backend Software Engineer you will design and develop data centric backend services for the core platform with a focus on Python coding and building FastAPIs within an Azure environment with Databricks. You'll participate in the design and implementation of advanced mechanisms for data ingestion, transformation, mass parallel orchestration of network IO and will model data for a variety of purposes. You'll also collaborate with the Infrastructure Team to maintain Infrastructure as Code and develop new features on the engineering platform. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home model with three days a week in the high spec London, City office with rooftop bar. About you: You have strong Python backend software engineering skills You have experience of building FastAPIs You have a good knowledge of public cloud services, they're using Azure but experience with AWS or GCP is fine You have experience of working with data at scale You have strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL, SQL Server - Azure Databricks experience highly preferred) You have a thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals including Data Structures, Design Patterns, OOP You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills What's in it for you: Salary to £95k + bonus 25 days holiday Private Medical Insurance (including dental and optical cashback) Life Insurance, Income Protection Pension Subsidised gym membership X4 paid volunteering days per year Season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Impactful role with great career progression Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python FastAPI Databricks Azure) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python FastAPI SQL Databricks) London to £95k Are you a data centric Backend Software Engineer with strong Python, SQL and FastAPI skills? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a fast growing, global Insurance Underwriting technology provider that focusses on developing a complex SaaS calculation platform for rapidly growing Cyber Security insurance markets. As a Backend Software Engineer you will design and develop data centric backend services for the core platform with a focus on Python coding and building FastAPIs within an Azure environment with Databricks. You'll participate in the design and implementation of advanced mechanisms for data ingestion, transformation, mass parallel orchestration of network IO and will model data for a variety of purposes. You'll also collaborate with the Infrastructure Team to maintain Infrastructure as Code and develop new features on the engineering platform. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home model with three days a week in the high spec London, City office with rooftop bar. About you: You have strong Python backend software engineering skills You have experience of building FastAPIs You have a good knowledge of public cloud services, they're using Azure but experience with AWS or GCP is fine You have experience of working with data at scale You have strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL, SQL Server - Azure Databricks experience highly preferred) You have a thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals including Data Structures, Design Patterns, OOP You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills What's in it for you: Salary to £95k + bonus 25 days holiday Private Medical Insurance (including dental and optical cashback) Life Insurance, Income Protection Pension Subsidised gym membership X4 paid volunteering days per year Season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Impactful role with great career progression Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python FastAPI Databricks Azure) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Senior Full Stack Developer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week in London) Salary £54,000 - £61,000 pa plus generous pension and holidays A prestigious client is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join a high-performing technology team delivering innovative AI and automation solutions at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a modern, cloud-native platform using cutting-edge technologies across Back End services, integrations, and user-facing applications. You'll play a key role in shaping engineering standards, influencing technical direction, and delivering high-quality software within a collaborative Agile environment. The Role As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will focus primarily on Back End engineering using Go , while also contributing to modern React-based Front End applications. You'll work closely with developers, architects, and product teams to build scalable, secure, and observable solutions deployed through Kubernetes-based infrastructure. This is a hands-on senior engineering role ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and driving best practice across software delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable Back End services in Go Build modern Front End applications using React Develop APIs, integrations and event-driven services Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments Review code and champion engineering best practices Improve application performance, observability and reliability Collaborate within Agile delivery teams across multiple projects Support technical decision-making and continuous improvement Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates with strong commercial experience in: Go/Golang Back End development Full stack software engineering within Agile environments REST APIs, integrations and distributed systems React and modern Front End development CI/CD, Git and cloud-based delivery practices Docker and Kubernetes Code reviews, testing and engineering governance Experience with any of the following would be highly advantageous: Microsoft Azure Python GitOps tooling (Argo CD/Flux) Observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) AI/LLM-enabled applications Event-driven architectures and messaging platforms What's on Offer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud-native technologies Hybrid working model with flexibility Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment High-profile programme of work with real organisational impact £54,000 - £61,000 salary and benefits package If you are a passionate senior engineer looking for your next challenge within a modern technology environment, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Laura at (see below) Services advertised are those of an employment agency.
Jun 15, 2026
Senior Full Stack Developer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week in London) Salary £54,000 - £61,000 pa plus generous pension and holidays A prestigious client is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join a high-performing technology team delivering innovative AI and automation solutions at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a modern, cloud-native platform using cutting-edge technologies across Back End services, integrations, and user-facing applications. You'll play a key role in shaping engineering standards, influencing technical direction, and delivering high-quality software within a collaborative Agile environment. The Role As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will focus primarily on Back End engineering using Go , while also contributing to modern React-based Front End applications. You'll work closely with developers, architects, and product teams to build scalable, secure, and observable solutions deployed through Kubernetes-based infrastructure. This is a hands-on senior engineering role ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and driving best practice across software delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable Back End services in Go Build modern Front End applications using React Develop APIs, integrations and event-driven services Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments Review code and champion engineering best practices Improve application performance, observability and reliability Collaborate within Agile delivery teams across multiple projects Support technical decision-making and continuous improvement Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates with strong commercial experience in: Go/Golang Back End development Full stack software engineering within Agile environments REST APIs, integrations and distributed systems React and modern Front End development CI/CD, Git and cloud-based delivery practices Docker and Kubernetes Code reviews, testing and engineering governance Experience with any of the following would be highly advantageous: Microsoft Azure Python GitOps tooling (Argo CD/Flux) Observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) AI/LLM-enabled applications Event-driven architectures and messaging platforms What's on Offer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud-native technologies Hybrid working model with flexibility Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment High-profile programme of work with real organisational impact £54,000 - £61,000 salary and benefits package If you are a passionate senior engineer looking for your next challenge within a modern technology environment, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Laura at (see below) Services advertised are those of an employment agency.
Senior Software Engineer / Developer (Python) Cambridge to £80k Do you have strong backend Python software development experience? You could be joining the world's most advanced cybersecurity technology business that uses AI technology to protect clients across the globe from advanced cyber threats, working alongside a team of friendly and supportive people and enjoying a host of perks and benefits. As a Senior Software Engineer within the R&D team you'll work on a new Greenfield product to combat the threat of AI based security attacks. You'll work on a range of complex and interesting projects from rapid prototyping of new ideas to the structured development of existing platforms, driving continuous improvement and innovation. You'll be mainly working with backend Python but also with Rust and emerging technologies, using the right tool for the job in a rapid development environment, with lots of problem solving and iteration. Location / WFH: You'll join a highly talented, diverse team in the Cambridge office twice a week where you can enjoy a great team atmosphere with free lunches and problem solving sessions. About you: You have advanced Python, backend software engineering experience You have advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills You enjoy learning and picking up new technologies You have experience with AWS, Azure or GCP You have some experience with Rust, Typescript and / or C++ You have a strong knowledge of software engineering best practices You are degree educated in a STEM discipline What's in it for you: As a Senior Software Engineer / Developer (Python) you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £80k + Bonus Pension Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Enhanced parental leave Employee Assistance Program 23 days holiday plus an additional one for your birthday Charity giving schemes Personal training and development budgets Apply now to find out more about this Senior Software Engineer / Developer (Python) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer / Developer (Python) Cambridge to £80k Do you have strong backend Python software development experience? You could be joining the world's most advanced cybersecurity technology business that uses AI technology to protect clients across the globe from advanced cyber threats, working alongside a team of friendly and supportive people and enjoying a host of perks and benefits. As a Senior Software Engineer within the R&D team you'll work on a new Greenfield product to combat the threat of AI based security attacks. You'll work on a range of complex and interesting projects from rapid prototyping of new ideas to the structured development of existing platforms, driving continuous improvement and innovation. You'll be mainly working with backend Python but also with Rust and emerging technologies, using the right tool for the job in a rapid development environment, with lots of problem solving and iteration. Location / WFH: You'll join a highly talented, diverse team in the Cambridge office twice a week where you can enjoy a great team atmosphere with free lunches and problem solving sessions. About you: You have advanced Python, backend software engineering experience You have advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills You enjoy learning and picking up new technologies You have experience with AWS, Azure or GCP You have some experience with Rust, Typescript and / or C++ You have a strong knowledge of software engineering best practices You are degree educated in a STEM discipline What's in it for you: As a Senior Software Engineer / Developer (Python) you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £80k + Bonus Pension Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Enhanced parental leave Employee Assistance Program 23 days holiday plus an additional one for your birthday Charity giving schemes Personal training and development budgets Apply now to find out more about this Senior Software Engineer / Developer (Python) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 We are looking for experienced Lead Software Engineers to play a key role in designing, developing, and improving secure, scalable digital services that support critical government functions. Location Hybrid working - 40% office-based (approximately 2 days per week) in one of the following locations: London Manchester Birmingham Cardiff Darlington Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of scalable software solutions Translate user and business requirements into technical solutions Develop secure, high-quality, test-driven code Support and maintain live services, ensuring performance and reliability Collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Designers, User Researchers, and Developers Provide technical leadership across multiple workstreams Drive continuous improvement of engineering practices and processes Ensure successful integration across complex systems Technical Environment Python Django Agile delivery environment Government Digital Service (GDS) aligned development Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Python and Django Proven system design and architecture experience Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary teams Ability to operate effectively in secure, structured environments Typically 5+ years' experience, ideally 8-10 years Team Structure You'll join a multidisciplinary team of approximately 27 people, working across four Agile squads consisting of Senior Developers, Business Analysts, and User-Centred Design specialists.
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 We are looking for experienced Lead Software Engineers to play a key role in designing, developing, and improving secure, scalable digital services that support critical government functions. Location Hybrid working - 40% office-based (approximately 2 days per week) in one of the following locations: London Manchester Birmingham Cardiff Darlington Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of scalable software solutions Translate user and business requirements into technical solutions Develop secure, high-quality, test-driven code Support and maintain live services, ensuring performance and reliability Collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Designers, User Researchers, and Developers Provide technical leadership across multiple workstreams Drive continuous improvement of engineering practices and processes Ensure successful integration across complex systems Technical Environment Python Django Agile delivery environment Government Digital Service (GDS) aligned development Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Python and Django Proven system design and architecture experience Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary teams Ability to operate effectively in secure, structured environments Typically 5+ years' experience, ideally 8-10 years Team Structure You'll join a multidisciplinary team of approximately 27 people, working across four Agile squads consisting of Senior Developers, Business Analysts, and User-Centred Design specialists.
Senior C++ Software Engineer / Developer Cambridge / WFH to £80k Do you have strong backend C++ software development experience? You could be progressing your career at the world's most advanced cybersecurity technology business that uses AI technology to protect clients across the globe from advanced cyber threats, working alongside a team of friendly and supportive people and enjoying a host of perks and benefits. As a Senior C++ Software Engineer within the R&D team you'll lead and contribute to projects ranging from rapid prototyping and proof-of-concepts to the development of scalable production platforms. You will help advance cutting-edge cyber security technologies, drive innovation and collaborate across teams to deliver high quality solutions. The role also offers the opportunity to mentor and develop fellow engineers while deepening expertise across a range of technologies and programming languages. You'll be mainly working with backend C++ but also with Python, Rust and emerging technologies, using the right tool for the job in a rapid development environment, with lots of problem solving and iteration. Location / WFH: You'll join a highly talented, diverse team in the Cambridge office twice a week where you can enjoy a great team atmosphere with free lunches and problem solving sessions. About you: You have advanced C++, backend software engineering experience You have advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills You enjoy learning and picking up new technologies You have experience with AWS, Azure or GCP You have some experience with Rust, Typescript and / or Python You have a strong knowledge of software engineering best practices You are degree educated in a STEM discipline What's in it for you: As a Senior C++ Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £80k + Bonus Pension Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Enhanced parental leave Employee Assistance Program 23 days holiday plus an additional one for your birthday Charity giving schemes Personal training and development budgets Apply now to find out more about this Senior C++ Software Engineer / Developer opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Senior C++ Software Engineer / Developer Cambridge / WFH to £80k Do you have strong backend C++ software development experience? You could be progressing your career at the world's most advanced cybersecurity technology business that uses AI technology to protect clients across the globe from advanced cyber threats, working alongside a team of friendly and supportive people and enjoying a host of perks and benefits. As a Senior C++ Software Engineer within the R&D team you'll lead and contribute to projects ranging from rapid prototyping and proof-of-concepts to the development of scalable production platforms. You will help advance cutting-edge cyber security technologies, drive innovation and collaborate across teams to deliver high quality solutions. The role also offers the opportunity to mentor and develop fellow engineers while deepening expertise across a range of technologies and programming languages. You'll be mainly working with backend C++ but also with Python, Rust and emerging technologies, using the right tool for the job in a rapid development environment, with lots of problem solving and iteration. Location / WFH: You'll join a highly talented, diverse team in the Cambridge office twice a week where you can enjoy a great team atmosphere with free lunches and problem solving sessions. About you: You have advanced C++, backend software engineering experience You have advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills You enjoy learning and picking up new technologies You have experience with AWS, Azure or GCP You have some experience with Rust, Typescript and / or Python You have a strong knowledge of software engineering best practices You are degree educated in a STEM discipline What's in it for you: As a Senior C++ Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £80k + Bonus Pension Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Enhanced parental leave Employee Assistance Program 23 days holiday plus an additional one for your birthday Charity giving schemes Personal training and development budgets Apply now to find out more about this Senior C++ Software Engineer / Developer opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Description London, UK Hybrid (3 days in our Paddington HQ: Mon, Tue, Fri) Stack: Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, MySQL, AWS (React on the frontend) In 2018 we set out to solve a problem millions of people faced: not just struggling with their skin, but struggling to navigate skincare at all. We combined dermatology, pharmacy and technology into something simpler and genuinely personalised, and proved expert-led care could reach people who'd never had access to it. Today, +Me is the company behind Skin + Me, Hair + Me and Renew + Me , with more on the horizon. We're not building a single brand. We're building a category. We've delivered millions of treatments, we're profitable and growing fast, and we're expanding the engineering team to match. What you'll build You ll join the team behind our core commerce and clinical journey: the ecom stack, consultation engine, patient and prescription systems, and order generation. This is where customers discover us, complete a clinical consultation, subscribe, and receive their personalised treatment, at real consumer scale. On our Python and React stack, that's the storefront behind Skin + Me and Hair + Me, our flagship brands serving customers at scale. We're hiring a Backend Engineer to go deep on the server side of this system in our Python / Flask stack: the APIs, data models and services behind consultations, prescriptions and orders. You'll learn fast alongside experienced engineers who'll back your growth, and you'll be comfortable making frontend (React) changes when a feature needs it, but backend is your craft. What you'll do Build the services behind the journey: APIs, data models and services powering consultations, prescriptions and order generation, with support from senior engineers. Ship and own: take backend features from ticket to production and keep them fast, correct and healthy once they're live. Write code others build on: clean, well-tested, and clear enough for the next person to pick up. What we're looking for Backend depth: solid, recent, hands-on experience building backend services and APIs in Python (Flask). A non-trivial piece of work you can walk us through and explain well. Good fundamentals: sound data modelling (SQLAlchemy/Alembic), sensible API design, and an instinct for testing. Care where it counts: you treat correctness as a feature, because this code generates real prescriptions and orders. Enough frontend to be useful: comfortable making React changes when a feature needs it (frontend won't be your main focus). The stack: Python and Flask; relational databases (MySQL ideal); some exposure to AWS/Docker is a plus. Clear communication: much of our work is written (PRs, docs), so explaining a decision crisply matters. Roughly 3-6 years building software in production. We read for depth in your area, not years. How we work We're a small, experienced engineering team working closely with product, clinical and operations. We care about craft: clean code, honest reviews, and owning what you ship through to production. And because our software turns a clinical consultation into a real prescription and a treatment someone receives, correctness and care aren't optional here. They're the job. How we use AI Agentic tools like Claude Code and Codex are a standard part of how we work, and we're leaning into them hard: we automate the routine so we can spend our energy on the harder problems. You'll need to be comfortable working this way, and real skill with these tools is a genuine advantage we value. But it's a multiplier on strong engineering judgement, not a substitute for it, and never a prerequisite. If it's newer to you and you're keen to grow, we'll back you. Compensation & benefits We pay competitive base salaries and back them with meaningful equity, so your upside grows with the company you're helping build. Equity: a meaningful stake in a profitable, Series B-backed business that's growing fast, with flexibility on your cash/equity mix. Time off: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Hybrid & flexible: three days together in Paddington (Mon, Tue, Fri), remote Wed/Thu, core hours 10-4 with flexibility around them. Fuelled: free breakfast and lunch on office days, plus snacks and drinks. Growth: a £500 annual personal development budget. Family & health: healthcare cash plan, cycle-to-work, and a workplace nursery scheme (save tax/NI on childcare). The extras: a dog-friendly HQ (two resident pups), an active Culture Club, and heavily discounted products for you and 10 friends & family. How we hire We keep it short and respect your time: Intro call with our engineers (25-30 mins), including a short system-design chat. A conversation with our Director of Software Engineering (30 mins). A practical take-home task, in your own time. Onsite at our Paddington HQ to review your task and meet the team. Great engineers come from all kinds of backgrounds. If this resonates, even if you don't tick every box, we'd love to hear from you. Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Description London, UK Hybrid (3 days in our Paddington HQ: Mon, Tue, Fri) Stack: Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, MySQL, AWS (React on the frontend) In 2018 we set out to solve a problem millions of people faced: not just struggling with their skin, but struggling to navigate skincare at all. We combined dermatology, pharmacy and technology into something simpler and genuinely personalised, and proved expert-led care could reach people who'd never had access to it. Today, +Me is the company behind Skin + Me, Hair + Me and Renew + Me , with more on the horizon. We're not building a single brand. We're building a category. We've delivered millions of treatments, we're profitable and growing fast, and we're expanding the engineering team to match. What you'll build You ll join the team behind our core commerce and clinical journey: the ecom stack, consultation engine, patient and prescription systems, and order generation. This is where customers discover us, complete a clinical consultation, subscribe, and receive their personalised treatment, at real consumer scale. On our Python and React stack, that's the storefront behind Skin + Me and Hair + Me, our flagship brands serving customers at scale. We're hiring a Backend Engineer to go deep on the server side of this system in our Python / Flask stack: the APIs, data models and services behind consultations, prescriptions and orders. You'll learn fast alongside experienced engineers who'll back your growth, and you'll be comfortable making frontend (React) changes when a feature needs it, but backend is your craft. What you'll do Build the services behind the journey: APIs, data models and services powering consultations, prescriptions and order generation, with support from senior engineers. Ship and own: take backend features from ticket to production and keep them fast, correct and healthy once they're live. Write code others build on: clean, well-tested, and clear enough for the next person to pick up. What we're looking for Backend depth: solid, recent, hands-on experience building backend services and APIs in Python (Flask). A non-trivial piece of work you can walk us through and explain well. Good fundamentals: sound data modelling (SQLAlchemy/Alembic), sensible API design, and an instinct for testing. Care where it counts: you treat correctness as a feature, because this code generates real prescriptions and orders. Enough frontend to be useful: comfortable making React changes when a feature needs it (frontend won't be your main focus). The stack: Python and Flask; relational databases (MySQL ideal); some exposure to AWS/Docker is a plus. Clear communication: much of our work is written (PRs, docs), so explaining a decision crisply matters. Roughly 3-6 years building software in production. We read for depth in your area, not years. How we work We're a small, experienced engineering team working closely with product, clinical and operations. We care about craft: clean code, honest reviews, and owning what you ship through to production. And because our software turns a clinical consultation into a real prescription and a treatment someone receives, correctness and care aren't optional here. They're the job. How we use AI Agentic tools like Claude Code and Codex are a standard part of how we work, and we're leaning into them hard: we automate the routine so we can spend our energy on the harder problems. You'll need to be comfortable working this way, and real skill with these tools is a genuine advantage we value. But it's a multiplier on strong engineering judgement, not a substitute for it, and never a prerequisite. If it's newer to you and you're keen to grow, we'll back you. Compensation & benefits We pay competitive base salaries and back them with meaningful equity, so your upside grows with the company you're helping build. Equity: a meaningful stake in a profitable, Series B-backed business that's growing fast, with flexibility on your cash/equity mix. Time off: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Hybrid & flexible: three days together in Paddington (Mon, Tue, Fri), remote Wed/Thu, core hours 10-4 with flexibility around them. Fuelled: free breakfast and lunch on office days, plus snacks and drinks. Growth: a £500 annual personal development budget. Family & health: healthcare cash plan, cycle-to-work, and a workplace nursery scheme (save tax/NI on childcare). The extras: a dog-friendly HQ (two resident pups), an active Culture Club, and heavily discounted products for you and 10 friends & family. How we hire We keep it short and respect your time: Intro call with our engineers (25-30 mins), including a short system-design chat. A conversation with our Director of Software Engineering (30 mins). A practical take-home task, in your own time. Onsite at our Paddington HQ to review your task and meet the team. Great engineers come from all kinds of backgrounds. If this resonates, even if you don't tick every box, we'd love to hear from you. Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you.
East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role We're recruiting for Lead Architects here at Justice Digital , to be part of our warm and collaborative teams within the Legal Aid Agency . Our lead architects are responsible for assuring, designing, and delivering digital services that make a genuine difference to people's lives. A Lead Architect will work alongside a service owner, overseeing the work of up to 10 engineering teams. Together we will collaborate to develop our strategy, connect people and build trust with clear communication, and provide empathetic technical leadership across diverse teams. This role aligns against the Lead Technical Architect Role from the Government Digital and Data Framework. Our Lead Architects will work to understand our technology, our business, and our people (colleagues, stakeholders, and users of our services), and to create an ambitious and pragmatic vision for our teams, using their technical expertise to bring our challenges and opportunities into focus alongside the views of other professions in our leadership team. In LAA Digital believe that architecture is not purely a technical discipline. The systems we build are shaped by the teams that build them, the organisational structures they sit within, and the communication patterns between the people involved. Our architects think about how team structures, domain boundaries, and organisational dynamics shape systems - and how the systems we design, in turn, shape the organisation. We are looking for people who understand that designing great systems means co-designing the social and technical dimensions together, and who bring both technical depth and organisational awareness to their work. This role requires clear communication and structured thinking skills. A Lead Architect can see the big picture, understanding our complex technology landscape, and can clearly and effectively communicate with both specialist and non-specialist audiences. By building trust, developing great relationships, and empathising with others you will support the development of the architecture community and engineering leadership within your service area, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership across teams. A Lead Architect will have a good understanding of a broad range of technologies, with hands on experience in both software engineering and commercial enterprise, as well as providing effective governance, both within our organisation, and across our suppliers. You'll receive a range of excellent benefits when you join our department, including: A generous employer pension contribution of 28.97% through the Civil Service Pension Scheme. 25 days of annual leave, (increasing to 30 days once you have reached 5 years of service), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday. Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working, working part time or compressed hours. Designed to support a positive work-life balance. Employees are allocated 10% of their working time for personal and professional development. A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best-in-class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms. Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too! You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here . To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog. Key Responsibilities Create a technical vision for Legal Aid, develop our strategy, and be accountable for our technology estate as part of our Architect Leadership Team. Communicate about our technology across teams and professions, not just within our Digital unit but across all parts of the Ministry of Justice and with our suppliers and partners; seeing the big picture and bringing it to all stakeholders. Collaborate and find agreement with senior stakeholders, providing both technical and non-technical direction and challenge, as well as pragmatic compromise to deliver value. Maintain a holistic view of the end-to-end service ecosystem within Legal Aid, identifying technical dependencies and risks, actively seeking opportunities for improvement and collaboration, and ensuring we as a profession are actively producing, maintaining, and owning the associated enterprise architecture documentation. Empower teams to make pragmatic and incremental change, through influence and inspiration, setting both a vision for the future and an empathetic path that people and teams will be able to follow. Guide and influence choices to align with strategy, and seek out opportunities for digital transformation, helping all understand the value of technical decisions. Engage with our portfolio, assurance, risk management, cyber, and information assurance leadership to ensure their priorities are represented alongside those of the business and other digital teams. Mentor, coach, line-manage, and recruit more great architects and engineering leadership, helping build a sustainable work force plan to deliver our strategy. Champion inclusive working practices and support efforts to grow diversity, inclusivity and balance across engineering roles. Run community-of-practice initiatives within the architecture and engineering functions. Promote open dialogue, collaborative problem solving, and continuous learning within our technical community. Our Tech Stack This is our tech, both strategic and legacy. You don't need to have experience with all of these, but we hope you see some familiar things. Modern languages and frameworks built in Ruby, Java, and Python Resilient infrastructure in the cloud (primarily AWS), using infrastructure as code (IaC) and platforms as a service (PaaS) Progressive software development practices such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) A new multi-tier architecture, creating central data and business logic platforms to accelerate our product development. Enterprise Oracle software, including Enterprise Resource Planning (E-Business Suite) Mac or Windows-based development environments and public GitHub repositories if you're interested in finding out more about the work our architects do in LAA Digital, please join us on 10th June at 12:00. In the session, we will explain a little more about the recruitment process and what it is like to work within the Civil Service. More importantly, you'll hear first-hand from our lead architects about the work they do. Please come along with you questions and learn more about the team and the role. For more information and to register, visit link If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential A systems thinking mindset and the ability to see the big picture - how changes in one part of a sociotechnical system (people, process, technology, governance) affect others, to reason about emergent behaviours in complex environments, and to make trade-offs accordingly leading to iterative, outcome-focused, and effective change towards a strategic vision. Comfort with ambiguity and complexity is essential. Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical, solution, or infrastructure architecture role, with a background in either software engineering or enterprise architecture, acting as a recognised expert to guide, critique, and support teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex and nuanced information into clear, concise messaging at all levels, from specialist developers through to non-technical executive leadership, developing mutual understanding and trust to drive consensus and reach decisions. Experience assuring services in a complex technical estate through effective risk management and technical governance, both within your own teams and across commercial engagements with third parties. Practical knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, web frameworks, data persistence technologies or event driven architecture in public cloud environments) Experience in introducing and championing best practices such as agile development, domain-driven design (DDD), test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), and DevOps, fostering high-quality engineering culture within teams. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together . click apply for full job details
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role We're recruiting for Lead Architects here at Justice Digital , to be part of our warm and collaborative teams within the Legal Aid Agency . Our lead architects are responsible for assuring, designing, and delivering digital services that make a genuine difference to people's lives. A Lead Architect will work alongside a service owner, overseeing the work of up to 10 engineering teams. Together we will collaborate to develop our strategy, connect people and build trust with clear communication, and provide empathetic technical leadership across diverse teams. This role aligns against the Lead Technical Architect Role from the Government Digital and Data Framework. Our Lead Architects will work to understand our technology, our business, and our people (colleagues, stakeholders, and users of our services), and to create an ambitious and pragmatic vision for our teams, using their technical expertise to bring our challenges and opportunities into focus alongside the views of other professions in our leadership team. In LAA Digital believe that architecture is not purely a technical discipline. The systems we build are shaped by the teams that build them, the organisational structures they sit within, and the communication patterns between the people involved. Our architects think about how team structures, domain boundaries, and organisational dynamics shape systems - and how the systems we design, in turn, shape the organisation. We are looking for people who understand that designing great systems means co-designing the social and technical dimensions together, and who bring both technical depth and organisational awareness to their work. This role requires clear communication and structured thinking skills. A Lead Architect can see the big picture, understanding our complex technology landscape, and can clearly and effectively communicate with both specialist and non-specialist audiences. By building trust, developing great relationships, and empathising with others you will support the development of the architecture community and engineering leadership within your service area, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership across teams. A Lead Architect will have a good understanding of a broad range of technologies, with hands on experience in both software engineering and commercial enterprise, as well as providing effective governance, both within our organisation, and across our suppliers. You'll receive a range of excellent benefits when you join our department, including: A generous employer pension contribution of 28.97% through the Civil Service Pension Scheme. 25 days of annual leave, (increasing to 30 days once you have reached 5 years of service), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday. Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working, working part time or compressed hours. Designed to support a positive work-life balance. Employees are allocated 10% of their working time for personal and professional development. A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best-in-class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms. Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too! You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here . To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog. Key Responsibilities Create a technical vision for Legal Aid, develop our strategy, and be accountable for our technology estate as part of our Architect Leadership Team. Communicate about our technology across teams and professions, not just within our Digital unit but across all parts of the Ministry of Justice and with our suppliers and partners; seeing the big picture and bringing it to all stakeholders. Collaborate and find agreement with senior stakeholders, providing both technical and non-technical direction and challenge, as well as pragmatic compromise to deliver value. Maintain a holistic view of the end-to-end service ecosystem within Legal Aid, identifying technical dependencies and risks, actively seeking opportunities for improvement and collaboration, and ensuring we as a profession are actively producing, maintaining, and owning the associated enterprise architecture documentation. Empower teams to make pragmatic and incremental change, through influence and inspiration, setting both a vision for the future and an empathetic path that people and teams will be able to follow. Guide and influence choices to align with strategy, and seek out opportunities for digital transformation, helping all understand the value of technical decisions. Engage with our portfolio, assurance, risk management, cyber, and information assurance leadership to ensure their priorities are represented alongside those of the business and other digital teams. Mentor, coach, line-manage, and recruit more great architects and engineering leadership, helping build a sustainable work force plan to deliver our strategy. Champion inclusive working practices and support efforts to grow diversity, inclusivity and balance across engineering roles. Run community-of-practice initiatives within the architecture and engineering functions. Promote open dialogue, collaborative problem solving, and continuous learning within our technical community. Our Tech Stack This is our tech, both strategic and legacy. You don't need to have experience with all of these, but we hope you see some familiar things. Modern languages and frameworks built in Ruby, Java, and Python Resilient infrastructure in the cloud (primarily AWS), using infrastructure as code (IaC) and platforms as a service (PaaS) Progressive software development practices such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) A new multi-tier architecture, creating central data and business logic platforms to accelerate our product development. Enterprise Oracle software, including Enterprise Resource Planning (E-Business Suite) Mac or Windows-based development environments and public GitHub repositories if you're interested in finding out more about the work our architects do in LAA Digital, please join us on 10th June at 12:00. In the session, we will explain a little more about the recruitment process and what it is like to work within the Civil Service. More importantly, you'll hear first-hand from our lead architects about the work they do. Please come along with you questions and learn more about the team and the role. For more information and to register, visit link If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential A systems thinking mindset and the ability to see the big picture - how changes in one part of a sociotechnical system (people, process, technology, governance) affect others, to reason about emergent behaviours in complex environments, and to make trade-offs accordingly leading to iterative, outcome-focused, and effective change towards a strategic vision. Comfort with ambiguity and complexity is essential. Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical, solution, or infrastructure architecture role, with a background in either software engineering or enterprise architecture, acting as a recognised expert to guide, critique, and support teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex and nuanced information into clear, concise messaging at all levels, from specialist developers through to non-technical executive leadership, developing mutual understanding and trust to drive consensus and reach decisions. Experience assuring services in a complex technical estate through effective risk management and technical governance, both within your own teams and across commercial engagements with third parties. Practical knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, web frameworks, data persistence technologies or event driven architecture in public cloud environments) Experience in introducing and championing best practices such as agile development, domain-driven design (DDD), test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), and DevOps, fostering high-quality engineering culture within teams. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together . click apply for full job details
East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. Please click on the link for details. We are recruiting two Lead DevOps Engineers to join the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), working within the Chief Architect function. These roles will provide technical leadership for DevOps and platform engineering across strategic technology platforms that enable the Ministry of Justice to deliver secure, reliable and scalable digital services. OCTO sets technical direction across the organisation. It defines standards, shapes shared platforms and ways of working, and supports teams to build and operate systems that are secure, reliable and sustainable. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will help shape and operate critical platform capabilities that support delivery across the organisation. You will establish and promote modern engineering practices, ensuring platforms are resilient, observable, secure and easy for teams to use. Working closely with engineers, architects, product managers and delivery teams, you will help create the environments, tooling and operational processes needed to support effective software delivery at scale. Justice Digital, Data and Science exists to support the delivery of justice through modern, reliable and secure digital services. We work in multidisciplinary teams, focus on user needs, and take a pragmatic approach to technology that balances pace with long-term sustainability. You will join the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, a central function that sets technical direction across Justice Digital, Data and Science. OCTO works closely with delivery teams, platform teams and senior leaders to define standards, shape shared platforms and improve how engineering is done across the organisation. This role offers the opportunity to operate at organisational scale, influence how engineering works across Justice Digital, Data and Science, and remain closely connected to real technical problems through hands-on engagement with tooling and platforms. The roles are aligned to two key strategic areas: Integration Hub We are establishing a new integration hub to enable more consistent, reusable and governed approaches to how systems interact across the MoJ estate. This role will play a key part in shaping how that platform is built and operated, ensuring it supports modern integration patterns such as APIs, event-driven architecture and messaging. You will be responsible for ensuring the platform and related services are operable, reliable and secure, with the tooling, environments and practices needed for teams to build, deploy and run integrations effectively. You will help establish strong engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, observability and operational controls that support consistent and scalable integration delivery across the organisation. Justice Data Factories The second role will focus on Justice Data Factories, our federated data architecture initiative. Justice Data Factories provide agency-specific environments where data is ingested, transformed and published as trusted data products, enabling domains across the Ministry of Justice to take greater ownership of their data while operating within a consistent, governed architectural framework. You will play a key role in developing and operating the platform capabilities, infrastructure and engineering practices that underpin this ecosystem. Working closely with data engineers, architects and product teams, you will ensure the platform is secure, scalable and reliable, while driving improvements in automation, CI/CD, observability and operational resilience to support the delivery of data products at scale. Both roles offer the opportunity to influence organisation-wide technology platforms, shape engineering standards and practices, and contribute to the delivery of modern, reusable capabilities that support the Ministry of Justice's digital and data ambitions. This role aligns against the Lead DevOps engineer role from the Government Digital and Data Framework You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here . To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog. Our Tech Stack We use a broad range of technologies and are looking for people with strong practical experience in modern software delivery environments. Cloud platforms: AWS Infrastructure as code: Terraform Containerisation and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes Source control and CI/CD: GitHub, GitHub Actions Languages: Python You will be supported to deepen your knowledge of our platforms once in post Our work is largely open source. You can explore repositories at: Key Responsibilities Lead the engineering, development and continuous improvement of strategic platforms, including infrastructure, environments and deployment pipelines Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation to enable teams to build, test and deploy services quickly, safely and consistently. Work directly in code and infrastructure (for example Infrastructure as Code) to ensure platforms are robust, secure and maintainable Build and evolve shared platform capabilities that support the delivery and operation of digital and data services across the organisation. Ensure platforms are designed for high availability, scalability and resilience, with appropriate approaches to disaster recovery and business continuity. Implement and improve observability, including logging, metrics and tracing, to enable effective monitoring and operational support. Provide technical leadership and practical support to engineering teams, helping them make effective use of platform capabilities, tooling and environments. Work closely with engineers, architects and product teams to ensure services are deployable, operable and production-ready. Take ownership of platform reliability, performance and operational excellence in production environments. Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, driving continuous improvement through automation, tooling and platform enhancements. If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential: Significant, recent hands-on experience working as a DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer or similar, building and operating cloud-native platforms or services in production. Hands-on experience building and operating container-based platforms (e.g. Kubernetes) in production, including deploying and managing distributed systems. Experience using infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation) to provision and manage scalable, reliable environments. Experience implementing and operating observability tooling (logging, monitoring, alerting, tracing) to support reliable services in production. Understanding of how to design and operate platforms that support integration patterns such as APIs, event-driven systems and messaging. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. Please click on the link for details. We are recruiting two Lead DevOps Engineers to join the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), working within the Chief Architect function. These roles will provide technical leadership for DevOps and platform engineering across strategic technology platforms that enable the Ministry of Justice to deliver secure, reliable and scalable digital services. OCTO sets technical direction across the organisation. It defines standards, shapes shared platforms and ways of working, and supports teams to build and operate systems that are secure, reliable and sustainable. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will help shape and operate critical platform capabilities that support delivery across the organisation. You will establish and promote modern engineering practices, ensuring platforms are resilient, observable, secure and easy for teams to use. Working closely with engineers, architects, product managers and delivery teams, you will help create the environments, tooling and operational processes needed to support effective software delivery at scale. Justice Digital, Data and Science exists to support the delivery of justice through modern, reliable and secure digital services. We work in multidisciplinary teams, focus on user needs, and take a pragmatic approach to technology that balances pace with long-term sustainability. You will join the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, a central function that sets technical direction across Justice Digital, Data and Science. OCTO works closely with delivery teams, platform teams and senior leaders to define standards, shape shared platforms and improve how engineering is done across the organisation. This role offers the opportunity to operate at organisational scale, influence how engineering works across Justice Digital, Data and Science, and remain closely connected to real technical problems through hands-on engagement with tooling and platforms. The roles are aligned to two key strategic areas: Integration Hub We are establishing a new integration hub to enable more consistent, reusable and governed approaches to how systems interact across the MoJ estate. This role will play a key part in shaping how that platform is built and operated, ensuring it supports modern integration patterns such as APIs, event-driven architecture and messaging. You will be responsible for ensuring the platform and related services are operable, reliable and secure, with the tooling, environments and practices needed for teams to build, deploy and run integrations effectively. You will help establish strong engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, observability and operational controls that support consistent and scalable integration delivery across the organisation. Justice Data Factories The second role will focus on Justice Data Factories, our federated data architecture initiative. Justice Data Factories provide agency-specific environments where data is ingested, transformed and published as trusted data products, enabling domains across the Ministry of Justice to take greater ownership of their data while operating within a consistent, governed architectural framework. You will play a key role in developing and operating the platform capabilities, infrastructure and engineering practices that underpin this ecosystem. Working closely with data engineers, architects and product teams, you will ensure the platform is secure, scalable and reliable, while driving improvements in automation, CI/CD, observability and operational resilience to support the delivery of data products at scale. Both roles offer the opportunity to influence organisation-wide technology platforms, shape engineering standards and practices, and contribute to the delivery of modern, reusable capabilities that support the Ministry of Justice's digital and data ambitions. This role aligns against the Lead DevOps engineer role from the Government Digital and Data Framework You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here . To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog. Our Tech Stack We use a broad range of technologies and are looking for people with strong practical experience in modern software delivery environments. Cloud platforms: AWS Infrastructure as code: Terraform Containerisation and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes Source control and CI/CD: GitHub, GitHub Actions Languages: Python You will be supported to deepen your knowledge of our platforms once in post Our work is largely open source. You can explore repositories at: Key Responsibilities Lead the engineering, development and continuous improvement of strategic platforms, including infrastructure, environments and deployment pipelines Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation to enable teams to build, test and deploy services quickly, safely and consistently. Work directly in code and infrastructure (for example Infrastructure as Code) to ensure platforms are robust, secure and maintainable Build and evolve shared platform capabilities that support the delivery and operation of digital and data services across the organisation. Ensure platforms are designed for high availability, scalability and resilience, with appropriate approaches to disaster recovery and business continuity. Implement and improve observability, including logging, metrics and tracing, to enable effective monitoring and operational support. Provide technical leadership and practical support to engineering teams, helping them make effective use of platform capabilities, tooling and environments. Work closely with engineers, architects and product teams to ensure services are deployable, operable and production-ready. Take ownership of platform reliability, performance and operational excellence in production environments. Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, driving continuous improvement through automation, tooling and platform enhancements. If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential: Significant, recent hands-on experience working as a DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer or similar, building and operating cloud-native platforms or services in production. Hands-on experience building and operating container-based platforms (e.g. Kubernetes) in production, including deploying and managing distributed systems. Experience using infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation) to provision and manage scalable, reliable environments. Experience implementing and operating observability tooling (logging, monitoring, alerting, tracing) to support reliable services in production. Understanding of how to design and operate platforms that support integration patterns such as APIs, event-driven systems and messaging. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.
Locations: East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. Please click on the link for details. We're recruiting for a Lead Developer here at Justice Digital , to be part of our warm and collaborative Developer Experience team which sits in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). This role aligns against the Lead Developer Role from the Government Digital and Data Framework OCTO sets technical direction across the organisation. It defines standards, shapes platforms and ways of working, and supports teams to build and operate services that are secure, reliable and sustainable. This role focuses on improving how engineers work by defining standards and ensuring they are implemented through shared tooling rather than guidance alone. You will play an integral part in central teams responsible for Developer Experience (DevX) and the Developer Portal, working closely with platform, security and architecture teams. You'll be confident working with other developers on our tech stack and comfortable learning new technologies and systems. We use a variety of different technologies and will work with you to place you in a team that matches your skills, interests and aspirations wherever possible. You will work with user researchers, product managers, designers, delivery managers, technical architects and content specialists who share a vision for improving government through smarter use of technology. You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here . To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog. Our Tech Stack We use a range of technologies and we're looking for people who specialise in one or more of them (Python or Java) and who love learning new languages and frameworks. For example, we might use Python to write our application code, Circle CI or GitHub Actions for CI/CD, Sentry for application monitoring, Kubernetes and Docker to schedule and run our services (read about our Cloud Platform), AWS for most of our infrastructure, GOV.UK Design System for our web interfaces and use Macbook Pros. For front-end development, we value a robust understanding of the underlying web technologies. We value well-maintained, open-source tools that can be used to produce semantic HTML, performant CSS and unobtrusive JavaScript or TypeScript, and we assess all our services against accessibility criteria. We're happy to help you learn our tech stack once you're part of our team, and do not require an exact match in your experience of languages. Check out GitHub for a closer look at the technologies we use, and a complete list of services that we build and maintain. We subscribe to the manifesto for agile software development. Our Community We currently have over 200+ experienced developers who make up the engineering community across the MoJ. You will coach and mentor junior colleagues and take part in informal support networks with your peers. You will be encouraged to play an active role in the engineering community and culture. We take the responsibility of supportive and effective line management very seriously. We will value the skills you bring to the civil service and help you to build on them. When the time is right, we will support moving between teams or government departments to learn different technologies, or take on more responsibility, according to your career goals. Take a look at our developer blog to get a sense of our work and culture. Key Responsibilities This role combines a number of key disciplines in addition to hands-on development and writing code. You will inspire, mentor, coach, manage and lead software developers within a business domain. You will also focus on generating a culture of quality, maintaining balance between building sustainable well architected products and unlocking citizen value early The areas of your responsibility for leadership will shift between people, architecture, development and product strategy, depending on context and need You will contribute to the technical leadership in DevX team, specifically Developer Tooling. There will be opportunity to line manage several Senior Developers as the team expands into Developer Portal. Technical Leadership Taking responsibility for tickets and releasing production ready code Collaborate with Technical Architects and Product Managers to set product direction Collaborate with Technical Architects to help in the design of systems and implementation of coherent and sustainable technical roadmaps Lead discussions with Developers to nurture consensus on technical/team decisions Support backlog refinement, helping plan, define and prioritise actionable tasks for the team Build inclusivity and understanding by promoting strategies to share technical knowledge of our systems with appropriate documentation and other activities Support Delivery Managers in unblocking value where necessary and/or honest representations of effort in an agile environment as the teams learn more Engineering Management Managing, coaching and growing people with a focus on their wellbeing and development Support Delivery Managers in improving team maturity Engineering Profession Work with your local Principal Developer and the wider community to improve and maintain good coding standards and practices Help provide feedback on wider technical strategy of your business unit Share knowledge and build enthusiasm for sharing via activities like brown bags, cooperative workshops, chat discussions and other means Encourage open discussion and drive communities in our primary communication tools Have a mindset for growth and learning looking for emerging technologies, tools and good practice Help build and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture across the development community, growing awareness, inclusivity, and balance Take part in the recruitment and onboarding of other Developers If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential You can demonstrate proven experience of Python or Java. You have experience of software development and writing production ready code. You have experience nurturing a culture of good software practice that makes change easy. You can share evidence of growing your skills in technical leadership, and advocating for your team. You have coached other people. You have contributed towards building a high performing, inclusive team culture. You have experience in delivering better value sooner and safer, through DevOps, XP or other ways of working that lead to agility and collaboration. You enjoy building long-lasting relationships and trust with others. You have proven technical leadership skills. You have grown sustainable teams. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Locations: East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. Please click on the link for details. We're recruiting for a Lead Developer here at Justice Digital , to be part of our warm and collaborative Developer Experience team which sits in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). This role aligns against the Lead Developer Role from the Government Digital and Data Framework OCTO sets technical direction across the organisation. It defines standards, shapes platforms and ways of working, and supports teams to build and operate services that are secure, reliable and sustainable. This role focuses on improving how engineers work by defining standards and ensuring they are implemented through shared tooling rather than guidance alone. You will play an integral part in central teams responsible for Developer Experience (DevX) and the Developer Portal, working closely with platform, security and architecture teams. You'll be confident working with other developers on our tech stack and comfortable learning new technologies and systems. We use a variety of different technologies and will work with you to place you in a team that matches your skills, interests and aspirations wherever possible. You will work with user researchers, product managers, designers, delivery managers, technical architects and content specialists who share a vision for improving government through smarter use of technology. You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here . To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog. Our Tech Stack We use a range of technologies and we're looking for people who specialise in one or more of them (Python or Java) and who love learning new languages and frameworks. For example, we might use Python to write our application code, Circle CI or GitHub Actions for CI/CD, Sentry for application monitoring, Kubernetes and Docker to schedule and run our services (read about our Cloud Platform), AWS for most of our infrastructure, GOV.UK Design System for our web interfaces and use Macbook Pros. For front-end development, we value a robust understanding of the underlying web technologies. We value well-maintained, open-source tools that can be used to produce semantic HTML, performant CSS and unobtrusive JavaScript or TypeScript, and we assess all our services against accessibility criteria. We're happy to help you learn our tech stack once you're part of our team, and do not require an exact match in your experience of languages. Check out GitHub for a closer look at the technologies we use, and a complete list of services that we build and maintain. We subscribe to the manifesto for agile software development. Our Community We currently have over 200+ experienced developers who make up the engineering community across the MoJ. You will coach and mentor junior colleagues and take part in informal support networks with your peers. You will be encouraged to play an active role in the engineering community and culture. We take the responsibility of supportive and effective line management very seriously. We will value the skills you bring to the civil service and help you to build on them. When the time is right, we will support moving between teams or government departments to learn different technologies, or take on more responsibility, according to your career goals. Take a look at our developer blog to get a sense of our work and culture. Key Responsibilities This role combines a number of key disciplines in addition to hands-on development and writing code. You will inspire, mentor, coach, manage and lead software developers within a business domain. You will also focus on generating a culture of quality, maintaining balance between building sustainable well architected products and unlocking citizen value early The areas of your responsibility for leadership will shift between people, architecture, development and product strategy, depending on context and need You will contribute to the technical leadership in DevX team, specifically Developer Tooling. There will be opportunity to line manage several Senior Developers as the team expands into Developer Portal. Technical Leadership Taking responsibility for tickets and releasing production ready code Collaborate with Technical Architects and Product Managers to set product direction Collaborate with Technical Architects to help in the design of systems and implementation of coherent and sustainable technical roadmaps Lead discussions with Developers to nurture consensus on technical/team decisions Support backlog refinement, helping plan, define and prioritise actionable tasks for the team Build inclusivity and understanding by promoting strategies to share technical knowledge of our systems with appropriate documentation and other activities Support Delivery Managers in unblocking value where necessary and/or honest representations of effort in an agile environment as the teams learn more Engineering Management Managing, coaching and growing people with a focus on their wellbeing and development Support Delivery Managers in improving team maturity Engineering Profession Work with your local Principal Developer and the wider community to improve and maintain good coding standards and practices Help provide feedback on wider technical strategy of your business unit Share knowledge and build enthusiasm for sharing via activities like brown bags, cooperative workshops, chat discussions and other means Encourage open discussion and drive communities in our primary communication tools Have a mindset for growth and learning looking for emerging technologies, tools and good practice Help build and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture across the development community, growing awareness, inclusivity, and balance Take part in the recruitment and onboarding of other Developers If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential You can demonstrate proven experience of Python or Java. You have experience of software development and writing production ready code. You have experience nurturing a culture of good software practice that makes change easy. You can share evidence of growing your skills in technical leadership, and advocating for your team. You have coached other people. You have contributed towards building a high performing, inclusive team culture. You have experience in delivering better value sooner and safer, through DevOps, XP or other ways of working that lead to agility and collaboration. You enjoy building long-lasting relationships and trust with others. You have proven technical leadership skills. You have grown sustainable teams. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance.
On behalf of Department Business and Trade, we are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer Inside IR35 for a 12 months contract based hybrid London, Manchester, Birmingham, Sunderland or Belfast. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SC clearance. A Senior Engineer responsible for designing, building, running, and continuously improving software that meets user needs. You will write clean, secure, and test-driven code, ensuring solutions are open by default and easily reusable by others. The role involves delivering integrated software solutions as part of a complete service, with accountability for both development and live service operation. You will plan and lead development across related workstreams, maintaining a clear understanding of the wider system architecture, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to define and deliver outcomes. A key focus is on building robust, resilient, and stable systems, with ongoing improvements to performance and reliability. As a Senior Full Stack Developer, your main responsibilities will be: Essential: Python Django Tech Lead Developer Typically 8-10 years' relevant experience Strong full-stack capability with a T-shaped skillset Delivery of full-stack features within a Gov.UK service environment Agile, collaborative, and user-focused delivery model Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. DE&I Commitment Department for Business and Trade guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
On behalf of Department Business and Trade, we are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer Inside IR35 for a 12 months contract based hybrid London, Manchester, Birmingham, Sunderland or Belfast. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SC clearance. A Senior Engineer responsible for designing, building, running, and continuously improving software that meets user needs. You will write clean, secure, and test-driven code, ensuring solutions are open by default and easily reusable by others. The role involves delivering integrated software solutions as part of a complete service, with accountability for both development and live service operation. You will plan and lead development across related workstreams, maintaining a clear understanding of the wider system architecture, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to define and deliver outcomes. A key focus is on building robust, resilient, and stable systems, with ongoing improvements to performance and reliability. As a Senior Full Stack Developer, your main responsibilities will be: Essential: Python Django Tech Lead Developer Typically 8-10 years' relevant experience Strong full-stack capability with a T-shaped skillset Delivery of full-stack features within a Gov.UK service environment Agile, collaborative, and user-focused delivery model Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. DE&I Commitment Department for Business and Trade guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Are you the next Senior Systems Engineer to help build and shape the software behind our next generation laser processing platform? If so, Opsydia would love to hear from you as we expand into new markets and unlock new technical opportunities. Spun out from the University of Oxford in 2017, Opsydia is a specialist laser technology company harnessing decades of academic excellence and deep expertise in adaptive optics to enable the writing of features in transparent materials. Our writing technology has gone on to provide functionalities across scientific and industrial domains. Our platform enables the creation of functional devices in optical glass, diamond, and other transparent media, powering disruptive applications in datacoms, quantum technologies, and advanced sensing. THE ROLE As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take full system-level ownership of Opsydia s next generation laser photonics products. This is a technical leadership role spanning architecture, integration, verification, and productization, ensuring that complex opto electro mechanical subsystems come together into robust, high performance solutions. You will lead the definition, design, and delivery of complete systems, balancing photonics, precision mechanics, automation, software, reliability engineering, and manufacturability. Working across early stage R&D, customer engagements, and product development, you will play a key role in shaping Opsydia s technical roadmap and maturing prototypes into deliverable, field ready products. Key Responsibilities End to End Systems Ownership o Lead system architecture from concept through requirements, detailed design, prototyping, verification, and release. o Develop system level specifications, performance budgets, and risk models across optical, mechanical, electrical, and software domains. o Define and drive processes for system integration, validation, and troubleshooting. Ultrafast Laser & Photonics Systems o Integrate and optimise femtosecond laser sources for high precision laser matter interaction applications. o Collaborate with laser manufacturers to define specifications, validate performance, and ensure long term stability and repeatability. o Manage system level trade offs involving beam delivery, adaptive optics, power stability, thermal management, and alignment tolerances. Precision Motion & Opto Mechanical Integration o Architect and integrate high precision motion systems (piezo, air bearing, linear motor) with sub micron or nanometre level stability. o Oversee opto mechanical design for robustness in industrial environments, ensuring vibration control, thermal stability, and reliability. o Work closely with the Software Team to achieve coordinated laser stage performance. System Integration & Verification o Combine lasers, adaptive optics, motion control, electronics, and machine vision into fully functional, production ready systems. o Use optical modelling and simulation tools to optimise performance and minimise error sources. o Develop verification plans, test procedures, and system level fault analysis frameworks. Automation, Control & Safety o Define system level control methodologies and sequencing alongside the Software Team. o Ensure full compliance with international laser safety standards and implement appropriate interlocks, monitoring, and diagnostic features. o Contribute to automation and workflow design that enhances stability, repeatability, and throughput. ABOUT YOU You will have a deep technical background with extensive of experience in photonics, laser systems, or precision instrumentation, ideally holding an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master s) in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field. You take full accountability for delivering complex projects from concept to deployment, ensuring technical excellence and timely execution within a collaborative team environment You will be able to demonstrate the following: Expertise in ultrafast laser applications, including femtosecond systems and adaptive optics. Proven experience developing and integrating precision motion-controlled stages for high-accuracy processes. Strong background in photonics-based applications, from fibre coupling to photonic integrated circuits. Ability to architect and optimise complex optical systems, including adaptive optics and machine vision elements. A proactive, solution-oriented approach to technical challenges. Exceptional organisational, documentation, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. For this senior role, we expect applicants with significant experience in metrology, optics, and control systems, ideally with exposure to industrial-grade system integration and supplier engagement. You might also have: Practical knowledge of adaptive optics for beam shaping and correction. Expertise in waveguide fabrication or optical fibre performance characterization. Familiarity with mechanical design and optical simulation tools. Proven ability to configure and optimize precision motion control systems (piezo, air-bearing, interferometric feedback). Competence in automation and scripting for system control (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW). Experience with advanced microscopy and analytical techniques. Track record of developing products and producing documentation for regulatory compliance. Understanding of intellectual property development and technology protection strategies. Previous involvement in project planning, risk assessment, and technical reporting. If you don't meet all of the criteria above, but are interested in the role, please apply or get in touch to discuss further. The role is advertised as full-time. We are pleased to accommodate flexible and hybrid working where appropriate but, as a hardware company, we find hands-on system and collaboration time to be highly valuable, so encourage time spent in the office and expect this when required. As part of the recruitment process a selected candidate will be required to undergo security screening to BPSS standard. Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received so this vacancy may be closed earlier; early applications are therefore encouraged. WHAT WE OFFER YOU Salary range: £54,000-£58,000 dependant on experience. Benefits Hybrid & flexible working arrangements Share option scheme Annual bonus scheme Private Medical Insurance Group Income Protection and Life Assurance Enhanced family leave Company matched pension contributions up to 5%. Salary sacrifice arrangement is available 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays Cycle to Work Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing support and activities Supported further study or training for your professional and personal development Volunteering opportunities EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace whilst creating an environment which promotes dignity and respect for all. We post our job descriptions across a wide range of recruitment platforms to enable us to garner the most diverse range of candidates we possibly can. ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS We are dedicated to putting in place any reasonable adjustments that may be required to meet the needs of those who wish to apply for a position at Opsydia. Please share if you have a declared disability, for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder, a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition, a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS We can provide our job descriptions in an alternative format of video or audio description ABOUT OPSYDIA Opsydia provides commercial systems based on adaptive optics which can directly generate photonic structures in a variety of transparent materials. Learn more at The company is based in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise at Begbroke Science Park north of Oxford. Begbroke offers comprehensive facilities on-site including a restaurant, coffee shop, free parking and a minibus service between the park and Oxford. Your data will be held in line with our recruitment privacy policy available at
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Are you the next Senior Systems Engineer to help build and shape the software behind our next generation laser processing platform? If so, Opsydia would love to hear from you as we expand into new markets and unlock new technical opportunities. Spun out from the University of Oxford in 2017, Opsydia is a specialist laser technology company harnessing decades of academic excellence and deep expertise in adaptive optics to enable the writing of features in transparent materials. Our writing technology has gone on to provide functionalities across scientific and industrial domains. Our platform enables the creation of functional devices in optical glass, diamond, and other transparent media, powering disruptive applications in datacoms, quantum technologies, and advanced sensing. THE ROLE As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take full system-level ownership of Opsydia s next generation laser photonics products. This is a technical leadership role spanning architecture, integration, verification, and productization, ensuring that complex opto electro mechanical subsystems come together into robust, high performance solutions. You will lead the definition, design, and delivery of complete systems, balancing photonics, precision mechanics, automation, software, reliability engineering, and manufacturability. Working across early stage R&D, customer engagements, and product development, you will play a key role in shaping Opsydia s technical roadmap and maturing prototypes into deliverable, field ready products. Key Responsibilities End to End Systems Ownership o Lead system architecture from concept through requirements, detailed design, prototyping, verification, and release. o Develop system level specifications, performance budgets, and risk models across optical, mechanical, electrical, and software domains. o Define and drive processes for system integration, validation, and troubleshooting. Ultrafast Laser & Photonics Systems o Integrate and optimise femtosecond laser sources for high precision laser matter interaction applications. o Collaborate with laser manufacturers to define specifications, validate performance, and ensure long term stability and repeatability. o Manage system level trade offs involving beam delivery, adaptive optics, power stability, thermal management, and alignment tolerances. Precision Motion & Opto Mechanical Integration o Architect and integrate high precision motion systems (piezo, air bearing, linear motor) with sub micron or nanometre level stability. o Oversee opto mechanical design for robustness in industrial environments, ensuring vibration control, thermal stability, and reliability. o Work closely with the Software Team to achieve coordinated laser stage performance. System Integration & Verification o Combine lasers, adaptive optics, motion control, electronics, and machine vision into fully functional, production ready systems. o Use optical modelling and simulation tools to optimise performance and minimise error sources. o Develop verification plans, test procedures, and system level fault analysis frameworks. Automation, Control & Safety o Define system level control methodologies and sequencing alongside the Software Team. o Ensure full compliance with international laser safety standards and implement appropriate interlocks, monitoring, and diagnostic features. o Contribute to automation and workflow design that enhances stability, repeatability, and throughput. ABOUT YOU You will have a deep technical background with extensive of experience in photonics, laser systems, or precision instrumentation, ideally holding an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master s) in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field. You take full accountability for delivering complex projects from concept to deployment, ensuring technical excellence and timely execution within a collaborative team environment You will be able to demonstrate the following: Expertise in ultrafast laser applications, including femtosecond systems and adaptive optics. Proven experience developing and integrating precision motion-controlled stages for high-accuracy processes. Strong background in photonics-based applications, from fibre coupling to photonic integrated circuits. Ability to architect and optimise complex optical systems, including adaptive optics and machine vision elements. A proactive, solution-oriented approach to technical challenges. Exceptional organisational, documentation, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. For this senior role, we expect applicants with significant experience in metrology, optics, and control systems, ideally with exposure to industrial-grade system integration and supplier engagement. You might also have: Practical knowledge of adaptive optics for beam shaping and correction. Expertise in waveguide fabrication or optical fibre performance characterization. Familiarity with mechanical design and optical simulation tools. Proven ability to configure and optimize precision motion control systems (piezo, air-bearing, interferometric feedback). Competence in automation and scripting for system control (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW). Experience with advanced microscopy and analytical techniques. Track record of developing products and producing documentation for regulatory compliance. Understanding of intellectual property development and technology protection strategies. Previous involvement in project planning, risk assessment, and technical reporting. If you don't meet all of the criteria above, but are interested in the role, please apply or get in touch to discuss further. The role is advertised as full-time. We are pleased to accommodate flexible and hybrid working where appropriate but, as a hardware company, we find hands-on system and collaboration time to be highly valuable, so encourage time spent in the office and expect this when required. As part of the recruitment process a selected candidate will be required to undergo security screening to BPSS standard. Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received so this vacancy may be closed earlier; early applications are therefore encouraged. WHAT WE OFFER YOU Salary range: £54,000-£58,000 dependant on experience. Benefits Hybrid & flexible working arrangements Share option scheme Annual bonus scheme Private Medical Insurance Group Income Protection and Life Assurance Enhanced family leave Company matched pension contributions up to 5%. Salary sacrifice arrangement is available 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays Cycle to Work Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing support and activities Supported further study or training for your professional and personal development Volunteering opportunities EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace whilst creating an environment which promotes dignity and respect for all. We post our job descriptions across a wide range of recruitment platforms to enable us to garner the most diverse range of candidates we possibly can. ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS We are dedicated to putting in place any reasonable adjustments that may be required to meet the needs of those who wish to apply for a position at Opsydia. Please share if you have a declared disability, for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder, a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition, a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS We can provide our job descriptions in an alternative format of video or audio description ABOUT OPSYDIA Opsydia provides commercial systems based on adaptive optics which can directly generate photonic structures in a variety of transparent materials. Learn more at The company is based in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise at Begbroke Science Park north of Oxford. Begbroke offers comprehensive facilities on-site including a restaurant, coffee shop, free parking and a minibus service between the park and Oxford. Your data will be held in line with our recruitment privacy policy available at
Senior Developer Permanent (must have or be able to obtain SC Clearance) Redhill, Surrey Up to £60,000 Per Year Plus an excellent benefits package (including Pension, Bonus, Training and Development, Healthcare, etc.) Skills and Experience: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, and on your own projects Good programming experience in some or all the following programming technologies: Linux (Debian, Ubuntu), Apache, Database Administration (MySQL), Programming knowledge (Bash, Python, PHP, ReactJS and NodeJS) Experience of CI/CD pipelines, Bitbucket and JIRA environments Experience of at least one of Xray, Pytest, Jest, Cypress test frameworks Experience of SonarQube code quality tool (desirable) Programming knowledge of SOA architectures (Desirable) Working knowledge of satellite networks and infrastructure (desirable) Asterisk / VoIP platforms Degree (2:1) or HND/HNC in Computer Science/Programming/Engineering related area and/or at least 5 years equivalent experience The Opportunity: My client based are a satellite communications provider working within the MOD sector who are looking to hire a Senior Developer to lead and work as part of a team in the system design/development processes. You will be using bespoke and open-source software, primarily Linux based to bring additional value to their in-house and customer solutions. In co-ordination with the Head of Technology, you will also lead and mentor the Developer and Graduate Developer working in your immediate team. The main development software technologies include Debian, Apache, MySQL, Python, PHP, ReactJS and NodeJS. As part of this role my client expect the successful candidate to continuously improve their skillset in software versioning and task management. NB: You must be able to obtain SC Clearance this is a must for the role and as such anyone that can t obtain it will be automatically rejected. Applications: Please contact John here at ISR to understand more about our growing client and how you can become a part on their ongoing success story working as a Senior Developer?
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Developer Permanent (must have or be able to obtain SC Clearance) Redhill, Surrey Up to £60,000 Per Year Plus an excellent benefits package (including Pension, Bonus, Training and Development, Healthcare, etc.) Skills and Experience: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, and on your own projects Good programming experience in some or all the following programming technologies: Linux (Debian, Ubuntu), Apache, Database Administration (MySQL), Programming knowledge (Bash, Python, PHP, ReactJS and NodeJS) Experience of CI/CD pipelines, Bitbucket and JIRA environments Experience of at least one of Xray, Pytest, Jest, Cypress test frameworks Experience of SonarQube code quality tool (desirable) Programming knowledge of SOA architectures (Desirable) Working knowledge of satellite networks and infrastructure (desirable) Asterisk / VoIP platforms Degree (2:1) or HND/HNC in Computer Science/Programming/Engineering related area and/or at least 5 years equivalent experience The Opportunity: My client based are a satellite communications provider working within the MOD sector who are looking to hire a Senior Developer to lead and work as part of a team in the system design/development processes. You will be using bespoke and open-source software, primarily Linux based to bring additional value to their in-house and customer solutions. In co-ordination with the Head of Technology, you will also lead and mentor the Developer and Graduate Developer working in your immediate team. The main development software technologies include Debian, Apache, MySQL, Python, PHP, ReactJS and NodeJS. As part of this role my client expect the successful candidate to continuously improve their skillset in software versioning and task management. NB: You must be able to obtain SC Clearance this is a must for the role and as such anyone that can t obtain it will be automatically rejected. Applications: Please contact John here at ISR to understand more about our growing client and how you can become a part on their ongoing success story working as a Senior Developer?
Python Developer Watford, Hertfordshire (Hybrid) £70,000 - £75,000 per annum + Excellent benefits On behalf of an industry Leading organisation, I am seeking a Python Developer with strong production experience building high-throughput, message-driven platforms. This role suits someone comfortable working on real-world, always-on systems where reliability, performance, and clear engineering judgement matter as much as clean code. The business is pleased to offer this role on a hybrid basis with a non-negotiable 3 days in office; therefore, you must be within easy reach of their Watford-based offices. Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with Principal Engineers. Provide technical guidance, insight, and mentorship to other engineers. Participate in peer reviews and offer constructive feedback. Support product stakeholders in shaping the roadmap. Contribute to best practices and engineering standards across the wider engineering organization. Participate in modern software development practices including pairing, code reviews, documentation reviews, testing, and continuous delivery. Translate requirements into implementable technical specifications and tasks. Maintain accurate and reliable technical documentation. Provide regular updates on progress, timelines, risks, and dependencies. Lead troubleshooting and incident resolution, including occasional out-of-hours support. Ensure unit tests are implemented and fit for purpose. Research and evaluate new technologies that could benefit the organisation. Design and develop high-quality Python software that meets complex business needs. Ensure code, documentation, and testing align with engineering standards. Deliver solutions that meet acceptance criteria, performance expectations, and operational reliability. Integrate products with monitoring and support tooling. Experience/Skills required: Experienced Senior Engineer who can make sound trade-offs, design for scale, and contribute to complex systems without over-engineering. Strong engineering judgement and real-world delivery experience. Senior-level experience designing and building production Back End services in Python (3.10+). Strong background in high-throughput, message-based or event-driven systems. Proven experience building API-first services, with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. Python Back End development, primarily using FastAPI and modern API patterns. Strong understanding of RESTful API design, schema validation, and OpenAPI/Swagger. Experience working with messaging and eventing platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, MQTT, or similar. Cloud-native development experience is essential (ideally on Azure). Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Exposure to building and supporting shared or internal libraries used across multiple services.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Python Developer Watford, Hertfordshire (Hybrid) £70,000 - £75,000 per annum + Excellent benefits On behalf of an industry Leading organisation, I am seeking a Python Developer with strong production experience building high-throughput, message-driven platforms. This role suits someone comfortable working on real-world, always-on systems where reliability, performance, and clear engineering judgement matter as much as clean code. The business is pleased to offer this role on a hybrid basis with a non-negotiable 3 days in office; therefore, you must be within easy reach of their Watford-based offices. Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with Principal Engineers. Provide technical guidance, insight, and mentorship to other engineers. Participate in peer reviews and offer constructive feedback. Support product stakeholders in shaping the roadmap. Contribute to best practices and engineering standards across the wider engineering organization. Participate in modern software development practices including pairing, code reviews, documentation reviews, testing, and continuous delivery. Translate requirements into implementable technical specifications and tasks. Maintain accurate and reliable technical documentation. Provide regular updates on progress, timelines, risks, and dependencies. Lead troubleshooting and incident resolution, including occasional out-of-hours support. Ensure unit tests are implemented and fit for purpose. Research and evaluate new technologies that could benefit the organisation. Design and develop high-quality Python software that meets complex business needs. Ensure code, documentation, and testing align with engineering standards. Deliver solutions that meet acceptance criteria, performance expectations, and operational reliability. Integrate products with monitoring and support tooling. Experience/Skills required: Experienced Senior Engineer who can make sound trade-offs, design for scale, and contribute to complex systems without over-engineering. Strong engineering judgement and real-world delivery experience. Senior-level experience designing and building production Back End services in Python (3.10+). Strong background in high-throughput, message-based or event-driven systems. Proven experience building API-first services, with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. Python Back End development, primarily using FastAPI and modern API patterns. Strong understanding of RESTful API design, schema validation, and OpenAPI/Swagger. Experience working with messaging and eventing platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, MQTT, or similar. Cloud-native development experience is essential (ideally on Azure). Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Exposure to building and supporting shared or internal libraries used across multiple services.
As a leader in Lawful and Location Intelligence, SS8 helps make societies safer. Our commitment is to extract, analyze, and visualize the critical intelligence that gives law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and emergency services the real-time insights that help save lives. Our high performance, flexible, and future-proof solutions also enable mobile network operators to achieve regulatory compliance with minimum disruption, time, and cost. SS8 is trusted by the largest government agencies, communications providers, and systems integrators globally. Candidates must have legal work authorization to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. SS8 is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. About The Role SS8 is seeking a bright and motivated C++ Software Engineer with 4 years of experience to join our core engineering team. This role is firmly focused on hands-on C++ development, working on high-performance, high-volume data processing systems in telecom and similar environments. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, contribute to real-world systems, and progressively take on more responsibility across design, implementation, and optimization. What You'll Work On Developing high performance C++ software for telecom signaling, data processing, and related systems Implementing efficient decoding/encoding algorithms for large-scale network data Building and optimizing low-latency, high-throughput processing pipelines Working within Linux environments (GCC toolchain). Performing debugging, profiling, performance tuning, and reliability improvements. Using AI assisted development tools to accelerate coding and automated testing. Collaborating with senior engineers on architecture, design, and client driven requirements. Participating in continuous integration, code reviews, and quality assurance processes. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain software using modern C++ (C+ and beyond) and STL. Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability Work with IP networking protocols and communication systems. Perform multi threaded debugging and troubleshooting using GDB or MSVC. Write Linux scripts and manage OS level tasks Use Git for version control and collaborate effectively within a team environment. Leverage AI coding tools to improve productivity and testing coverage Contribute to containerised and orchestrated environments (Docker, Kubernetes). Required Experience & Qualifications 4 years of professional C++ development experience Strong academic background with a Computer Science (or related) degree (2:1 or higher) Strong understanding of performance tuning and efficient code design Demonstrated passion for solving complex technical challenges Experience using AI-assisted development tools for coding and testing Excellent knowledge of: Modern C++ (C++) and STL Linux development (GCC toolchain) IP networking protocols Decoding/encoding techniques High-volume data processing and optimization Linux scripting and OS-level operations Nice to Have Experience with telecom protocols or signaling systems (SS7, RANAP, S1AP, NGAP, etc.). Knowledge of cellular network infrastructure and 3GPP RAN/RRC standards (GSM, UMTS, LTE, NR). Understanding of RAN based location techniques and cell tracing technologies. Wireshark or other protocol analysis tools. Jenkins or other CI/CD pipeline experience. Performance profiling tools. Functional testing using Python or similar scripting languages. Experience in high throughput environments such as financial data processing. SS8 does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, and provides reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. SS8 does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third parties. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of Company, and no fees will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
As a leader in Lawful and Location Intelligence, SS8 helps make societies safer. Our commitment is to extract, analyze, and visualize the critical intelligence that gives law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and emergency services the real-time insights that help save lives. Our high performance, flexible, and future-proof solutions also enable mobile network operators to achieve regulatory compliance with minimum disruption, time, and cost. SS8 is trusted by the largest government agencies, communications providers, and systems integrators globally. Candidates must have legal work authorization to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. SS8 is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. About The Role SS8 is seeking a bright and motivated C++ Software Engineer with 4 years of experience to join our core engineering team. This role is firmly focused on hands-on C++ development, working on high-performance, high-volume data processing systems in telecom and similar environments. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, contribute to real-world systems, and progressively take on more responsibility across design, implementation, and optimization. What You'll Work On Developing high performance C++ software for telecom signaling, data processing, and related systems Implementing efficient decoding/encoding algorithms for large-scale network data Building and optimizing low-latency, high-throughput processing pipelines Working within Linux environments (GCC toolchain). Performing debugging, profiling, performance tuning, and reliability improvements. Using AI assisted development tools to accelerate coding and automated testing. Collaborating with senior engineers on architecture, design, and client driven requirements. Participating in continuous integration, code reviews, and quality assurance processes. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain software using modern C++ (C+ and beyond) and STL. Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability Work with IP networking protocols and communication systems. Perform multi threaded debugging and troubleshooting using GDB or MSVC. Write Linux scripts and manage OS level tasks Use Git for version control and collaborate effectively within a team environment. Leverage AI coding tools to improve productivity and testing coverage Contribute to containerised and orchestrated environments (Docker, Kubernetes). Required Experience & Qualifications 4 years of professional C++ development experience Strong academic background with a Computer Science (or related) degree (2:1 or higher) Strong understanding of performance tuning and efficient code design Demonstrated passion for solving complex technical challenges Experience using AI-assisted development tools for coding and testing Excellent knowledge of: Modern C++ (C++) and STL Linux development (GCC toolchain) IP networking protocols Decoding/encoding techniques High-volume data processing and optimization Linux scripting and OS-level operations Nice to Have Experience with telecom protocols or signaling systems (SS7, RANAP, S1AP, NGAP, etc.). Knowledge of cellular network infrastructure and 3GPP RAN/RRC standards (GSM, UMTS, LTE, NR). Understanding of RAN based location techniques and cell tracing technologies. Wireshark or other protocol analysis tools. Jenkins or other CI/CD pipeline experience. Performance profiling tools. Functional testing using Python or similar scripting languages. Experience in high throughput environments such as financial data processing. SS8 does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, and provides reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. SS8 does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third parties. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of Company, and no fees will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result.
