My client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Software Project Leader to join their team on a permanent basis. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to the development of current and future embedded software systems. Key Responsibilities: Developing on-board software for next-generation Defence Systems Leading a team to deliver embedded software on time, within budget, and to quality standards Providing technical management and oversight of a team of software developers Ensuring effective project planning, delivery, and cost control Communicating effectively at all levels within the company Eliciting and understanding requirements and available design solutions Producing accurate and cost-effective estimates of work to be undertaken Using coding and modelling languages such as UML, C, C++, and Ada Job Requirements: Experience in senior leadership roles within software development teams Proficiency in project management methodologies Strong understanding of data modelling Knowledge of the systems full lifecycle Experience with coding languages such as UML, C, C++, and/or Ada Ability to communicate across various mediums and levels within the organisation Understanding of software configuration management tools and techniques Benefits: Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary Maximum total pension contribution of up to 14% Flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave options Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking Healthcare Cash Plan, providing cash back on everyday healthcare expenses If you are an experienced leader in software development looking to further your career in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team!
May 27, 2026
Full time
My client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Software Project Leader to join their team on a permanent basis. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to the development of current and future embedded software systems. Key Responsibilities: Developing on-board software for next-generation Defence Systems Leading a team to deliver embedded software on time, within budget, and to quality standards Providing technical management and oversight of a team of software developers Ensuring effective project planning, delivery, and cost control Communicating effectively at all levels within the company Eliciting and understanding requirements and available design solutions Producing accurate and cost-effective estimates of work to be undertaken Using coding and modelling languages such as UML, C, C++, and Ada Job Requirements: Experience in senior leadership roles within software development teams Proficiency in project management methodologies Strong understanding of data modelling Knowledge of the systems full lifecycle Experience with coding languages such as UML, C, C++, and/or Ada Ability to communicate across various mediums and levels within the organisation Understanding of software configuration management tools and techniques Benefits: Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary Maximum total pension contribution of up to 14% Flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave options Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking Healthcare Cash Plan, providing cash back on everyday healthcare expenses If you are an experienced leader in software development looking to further your career in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team!
Senior Software Engineer - 75,000 (DoE) Title : Senior Software Engineer (C++) Client : Graphics Tech Location : Cambridge Salary : Up to 75,000 (DoE) This is an opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join a small team leading a niche within the graphics-tech industry. You will be an incredibly significant hire for the team, spearheading the modernisation of their development practices and test-driven development. The role: Write high-performance C++ code Opportunity for GPU research Establish test-driven development best practices Highly communicative, collaborative culture Rapid prototyping and greenfield development Requirements: Computer Science or related degree (not required if experience is strong) Specialism in C++ This is not an embedded role, however it would be useful if you have an understanding of resource-constrained development 4 years+ in commercial C++ development Interest in graphics tech Enthusiasm for well-jelled teams If you are interested learning more, please get in touch for more information or a confidential chat.
May 27, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - 75,000 (DoE) Title : Senior Software Engineer (C++) Client : Graphics Tech Location : Cambridge Salary : Up to 75,000 (DoE) This is an opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join a small team leading a niche within the graphics-tech industry. You will be an incredibly significant hire for the team, spearheading the modernisation of their development practices and test-driven development. The role: Write high-performance C++ code Opportunity for GPU research Establish test-driven development best practices Highly communicative, collaborative culture Rapid prototyping and greenfield development Requirements: Computer Science or related degree (not required if experience is strong) Specialism in C++ This is not an embedded role, however it would be useful if you have an understanding of resource-constrained development 4 years+ in commercial C++ development Interest in graphics tech Enthusiasm for well-jelled teams If you are interested learning more, please get in touch for more information or a confidential chat.
Senior Software Developer (SC Cleared) Rate: 470 a day Inside IR35 Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance Contract Length: 3-month contract (scope for extension) Start Date: Early-to-mid June Location: Primarily remote with occasional onsite attendance (maximum once per month). Onsite locations may vary between Sheffield, Leeds, or London. Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer to support the delivery of complex, high-impact digital services within a secure and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will join a collaborative engineering team focused on building scalable, resilient backend systems using modern JVM technologies and engineering best practices. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working closely with other engineers, contributing to technical direction, and championing quality through Test-Driven Development (TDD). Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable backend services using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot. Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and delivery teams in an agile environment. Contribute to technical discussions, architectural decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following TDD principles. Participate in pair programming and peer review activities. Support the delivery of high-quality digital services within government or similarly regulated environments. Promote engineering best practices across the wider team.
May 26, 2026
Contractor
Senior Software Developer (SC Cleared) Rate: 470 a day Inside IR35 Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance Contract Length: 3-month contract (scope for extension) Start Date: Early-to-mid June Location: Primarily remote with occasional onsite attendance (maximum once per month). Onsite locations may vary between Sheffield, Leeds, or London. Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer to support the delivery of complex, high-impact digital services within a secure and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will join a collaborative engineering team focused on building scalable, resilient backend systems using modern JVM technologies and engineering best practices. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working closely with other engineers, contributing to technical direction, and championing quality through Test-Driven Development (TDD). Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable backend services using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot. Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and delivery teams in an agile environment. Contribute to technical discussions, architectural decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following TDD principles. Participate in pair programming and peer review activities. Support the delivery of high-quality digital services within government or similarly regulated environments. Promote engineering best practices across the wider team.
Head of IT Location: (multi-site) Type: Permanent Full-time Salary: £50-£60k IT Budget: £1m internal Infrastructure: Predominantly cloud Core Platform: SAP + bespoke portals A market-leading, business part of a well-established European group is seeking a credible, commercially-minded Head of IT to lead its UK technology function and shape the path forward on automation, SAP optimisation, and group-level engagement. The Opportunity This is a newly elevated role, created as the business recognises the need for a technology leader with genuine gravitas someone who can set strategy, challenge suppliers with confidence, and represent the UK IT function credibly within a wider European governance structure. You will inherit a capable team and an established cloud-based infrastructure, and take ownership of an IT function that interacts closely with Group IT in Germany. The business pays for Group IT services and needs a leader who can maximise what it gets in return influencing global initiatives, navigating governance effectively, and securing a stronger seat at the table. There is no formal technology roadmap yet. You will be expected to build one rooted in practical guidance from Group, but shaped by your own expertise in systems alignment, productivity, and intelligent automation. Key Responsibilities Lead the UK IT function, managing a small team and an internal budget of approximately £1m Build and own the technology roadmap, with a clear focus on automation, SAP optimisation, and cost reduction through systems alignment Identify and deliver SAP improvements challenging what the business does today, where costs are incurred, and where productivity gains are possible Engage confidently with third-party software developers, portal and API suppliers, and automation vendors pushing back where needed Manage the relationship with Group IT in europe navigating governance, securing approval for UK initiatives, and maximising the value of central services Drive a shift toward leveraging Group IT more fully, reducing duplicated internal effort and realigning headcount accordingly Oversee bespoke development work across portals, APIs, and workflow automations Be visible across multiple UK sites, with regular travel as the role requires About You Proven experience leading an IT function at Head of IT, IT Director, or equivalent level Technically credible able to hold your own in conversations with developers, architects, and Group-level IT leadership Strong SAP knowledge with experience identifying process improvements and driving system efficiencies Commercially minded you understand the cost base, challenge suppliers effectively, and can build a business case Experience working within a group or subsidiary structure, ideally with European or international governance Comfortable operating in an environment without a fully-formed roadmap you can create structure where there is ambiguity A confident communicator who can represent the IT function professionally at all levels, internally and externally Experience with automation programmes and an appetite to push the business forward in this area What s on Offer A senior, highly visible role in a business that is ready to invest in IT leadership. You will have genuine autonomy to shape the agenda, the support of a knowledgeable existing team, and the platform to build a strategy from the ground up. The business is based in Warwickshire, with additional sites requiring regular visits. INDL
May 26, 2026
Full time
Head of IT Location: (multi-site) Type: Permanent Full-time Salary: £50-£60k IT Budget: £1m internal Infrastructure: Predominantly cloud Core Platform: SAP + bespoke portals A market-leading, business part of a well-established European group is seeking a credible, commercially-minded Head of IT to lead its UK technology function and shape the path forward on automation, SAP optimisation, and group-level engagement. The Opportunity This is a newly elevated role, created as the business recognises the need for a technology leader with genuine gravitas someone who can set strategy, challenge suppliers with confidence, and represent the UK IT function credibly within a wider European governance structure. You will inherit a capable team and an established cloud-based infrastructure, and take ownership of an IT function that interacts closely with Group IT in Germany. The business pays for Group IT services and needs a leader who can maximise what it gets in return influencing global initiatives, navigating governance effectively, and securing a stronger seat at the table. There is no formal technology roadmap yet. You will be expected to build one rooted in practical guidance from Group, but shaped by your own expertise in systems alignment, productivity, and intelligent automation. Key Responsibilities Lead the UK IT function, managing a small team and an internal budget of approximately £1m Build and own the technology roadmap, with a clear focus on automation, SAP optimisation, and cost reduction through systems alignment Identify and deliver SAP improvements challenging what the business does today, where costs are incurred, and where productivity gains are possible Engage confidently with third-party software developers, portal and API suppliers, and automation vendors pushing back where needed Manage the relationship with Group IT in europe navigating governance, securing approval for UK initiatives, and maximising the value of central services Drive a shift toward leveraging Group IT more fully, reducing duplicated internal effort and realigning headcount accordingly Oversee bespoke development work across portals, APIs, and workflow automations Be visible across multiple UK sites, with regular travel as the role requires About You Proven experience leading an IT function at Head of IT, IT Director, or equivalent level Technically credible able to hold your own in conversations with developers, architects, and Group-level IT leadership Strong SAP knowledge with experience identifying process improvements and driving system efficiencies Commercially minded you understand the cost base, challenge suppliers effectively, and can build a business case Experience working within a group or subsidiary structure, ideally with European or international governance Comfortable operating in an environment without a fully-formed roadmap you can create structure where there is ambiguity A confident communicator who can represent the IT function professionally at all levels, internally and externally Experience with automation programmes and an appetite to push the business forward in this area What s on Offer A senior, highly visible role in a business that is ready to invest in IT leadership. You will have genuine autonomy to shape the agenda, the support of a knowledgeable existing team, and the platform to build a strategy from the ground up. The business is based in Warwickshire, with additional sites requiring regular visits. INDL
Senior Bioinformatics Developer - Synthetic Biology We are searching for a senior bioinformatics developer for our biology-based tech client in Cambridge. This is a newly created role with plenty of opportunity to grow and earn more responsibilities as the company expands. You will be developing complex bioinformatic algorithms that categorise huge amounts of data that is being produced by the company's latest product. The company's product is at the intersection of science and engineering which means it will be a truly multidisciplinary team of fellow scientists and engineers, all working together on this ground-breaking product. You will be utilising your software skills to design and develop sequencing tools and algorithms which will integrate with lab systems and support tools, as well as searching for and validating open source bioinformatics tools. You will also build an understanding of user lab processes and workflows and help develop cloud-based workflows to support the biology and chemistry research teams. This is a great opportunity to join a company and make a real difference with your knowledge and experience, leading bioinformatics projects from day one. We are looking for senior scientists who have developed code in Python coupled with experience in the bioinformatics field. This will be complemented by an engineering or science related degree and experience with cloud computing. Any prior knowledge of experimental NGS data would be advantageous to your application, as would hands-on knowledge of Bash. The client is offering competitive salaries as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes share options and a variety of other benefits. For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on (phone number removed) or make an application and one of our team will be in touch. Newton Colmore Consulting is a highly specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices and biotechnology field. We help our clients find the expert engineers and scientists they need to develop and commercialise ground-breaking technologies. Key words: Data Scientist, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Medical Devices, Engineering, Physics, ISO 13485, Biotechnology
May 26, 2026
Full time
Senior Bioinformatics Developer - Synthetic Biology We are searching for a senior bioinformatics developer for our biology-based tech client in Cambridge. This is a newly created role with plenty of opportunity to grow and earn more responsibilities as the company expands. You will be developing complex bioinformatic algorithms that categorise huge amounts of data that is being produced by the company's latest product. The company's product is at the intersection of science and engineering which means it will be a truly multidisciplinary team of fellow scientists and engineers, all working together on this ground-breaking product. You will be utilising your software skills to design and develop sequencing tools and algorithms which will integrate with lab systems and support tools, as well as searching for and validating open source bioinformatics tools. You will also build an understanding of user lab processes and workflows and help develop cloud-based workflows to support the biology and chemistry research teams. This is a great opportunity to join a company and make a real difference with your knowledge and experience, leading bioinformatics projects from day one. We are looking for senior scientists who have developed code in Python coupled with experience in the bioinformatics field. This will be complemented by an engineering or science related degree and experience with cloud computing. Any prior knowledge of experimental NGS data would be advantageous to your application, as would hands-on knowledge of Bash. The client is offering competitive salaries as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes share options and a variety of other benefits. For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on (phone number removed) or make an application and one of our team will be in touch. Newton Colmore Consulting is a highly specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices and biotechnology field. We help our clients find the expert engineers and scientists they need to develop and commercialise ground-breaking technologies. Key words: Data Scientist, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Medical Devices, Engineering, Physics, ISO 13485, Biotechnology
Core Role Requirements Primary focus: Solution Architect (architecture-led role) Ownership: Responsible for engineering delivery and overall solution outcomes Acts as a bridge between business, architecture, design, and programme teams Operates in a governance/oversight capacity (supplier-led development environment) Architecture & Engineering Strong solution architecture experience (primary skillset) Ability to translate business needs into working technical solutions Comfortable interpreting and guiding software development teams Software Development Background Deep understanding of software development (hands-on background essential) Must have previously worked at a low-level / detailed engineering level Not required to actively code, but must credibly challenge and guide developers Core Technologies Broad, multi-stack exposure including: .NET ecosystem Databases (relational + NoSQL e.g. Elastic) Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Platforms/infrastructure: Linux Virtualisation Networking Soft Skills & Stakeholder Management Excellent stakeholder engagement skills Strong customer relationship management Effective people management / influencing skills Ability to operate in a high-profile role across multiple workstreams Security Clearance (Critical Requirement) Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance required non-negotiable Candidates must: Hold current, transferable DV clearance Have 12 months validity remaining Must evidence current DV clearance at the point of submission. In Summary The ideal candidate is a senior, architecture-first technologist with: Deep hands-on engineering background Broad technical stack knowledge Strong stakeholder and governance capabilities Active DV clearance
May 26, 2026
Seasonal
Core Role Requirements Primary focus: Solution Architect (architecture-led role) Ownership: Responsible for engineering delivery and overall solution outcomes Acts as a bridge between business, architecture, design, and programme teams Operates in a governance/oversight capacity (supplier-led development environment) Architecture & Engineering Strong solution architecture experience (primary skillset) Ability to translate business needs into working technical solutions Comfortable interpreting and guiding software development teams Software Development Background Deep understanding of software development (hands-on background essential) Must have previously worked at a low-level / detailed engineering level Not required to actively code, but must credibly challenge and guide developers Core Technologies Broad, multi-stack exposure including: .NET ecosystem Databases (relational + NoSQL e.g. Elastic) Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Platforms/infrastructure: Linux Virtualisation Networking Soft Skills & Stakeholder Management Excellent stakeholder engagement skills Strong customer relationship management Effective people management / influencing skills Ability to operate in a high-profile role across multiple workstreams Security Clearance (Critical Requirement) Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance required non-negotiable Candidates must: Hold current, transferable DV clearance Have 12 months validity remaining Must evidence current DV clearance at the point of submission. In Summary The ideal candidate is a senior, architecture-first technologist with: Deep hands-on engineering background Broad technical stack knowledge Strong stakeholder and governance capabilities Active DV clearance
Front End / JavaScript Developer Salary: Up to £45,000, depending on experience Location: Fully Remote Industry: iGaming Provider Overview We are looking for a motivated Front-End / JavaScript Developer to join a team and support the development of high-quality web and mobile games. This role offers a great opportunity to work within the iGaming sector, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance game development processes. Key Responsibilities: Assist in developing and maintaining mobile and web-based games using JavaScript and Pixi.js Work closely with designers, artists, project managers, and testers to deliver engaging and well-optimised games Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code Support the implementation of Unit Tests to ensure code quality Debug and troubleshoot technical issues with guidance from senior developers Participate in regular code reviews and learn best coding practices Work within agreed timeframes and accurately log time spent on tasks Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in front-end development Required Skills and Experience: Some experience with JavaScript (including ES6+ features like Classes and Promises) Understanding of HTML5, CSS, and JSON Ideally experience with game engines such as Pixi.js or Phaser Familiarity with version control systems (preferably Git) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team Desirable Experience: Previous experience or strong interest in the iGaming industry Familiarity with Node.js Exposure to Unit Testing and Automated Testing in JavaScript Understanding of Agile development methodologies A relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Benefits: Can be worked fully remote (full screening checks will be done) Holidays 25 days + bank holidays (pro-rated) Plus your birthday off Pension Competitive plan via Standard Life Life Cover 2x salary from day one Shares Access to employee share schemes Wellbeing Healthcare savings & support services Discounts Save on shopping, travel, days out & more This is an exciting opportunity for a Front End developer to work on innovative projects in a supportive and collaborative environment. Interested? Please apply to
May 26, 2026
Full time
Front End / JavaScript Developer Salary: Up to £45,000, depending on experience Location: Fully Remote Industry: iGaming Provider Overview We are looking for a motivated Front-End / JavaScript Developer to join a team and support the development of high-quality web and mobile games. This role offers a great opportunity to work within the iGaming sector, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance game development processes. Key Responsibilities: Assist in developing and maintaining mobile and web-based games using JavaScript and Pixi.js Work closely with designers, artists, project managers, and testers to deliver engaging and well-optimised games Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code Support the implementation of Unit Tests to ensure code quality Debug and troubleshoot technical issues with guidance from senior developers Participate in regular code reviews and learn best coding practices Work within agreed timeframes and accurately log time spent on tasks Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in front-end development Required Skills and Experience: Some experience with JavaScript (including ES6+ features like Classes and Promises) Understanding of HTML5, CSS, and JSON Ideally experience with game engines such as Pixi.js or Phaser Familiarity with version control systems (preferably Git) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team Desirable Experience: Previous experience or strong interest in the iGaming industry Familiarity with Node.js Exposure to Unit Testing and Automated Testing in JavaScript Understanding of Agile development methodologies A relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Benefits: Can be worked fully remote (full screening checks will be done) Holidays 25 days + bank holidays (pro-rated) Plus your birthday off Pension Competitive plan via Standard Life Life Cover 2x salary from day one Shares Access to employee share schemes Wellbeing Healthcare savings & support services Discounts Save on shopping, travel, days out & more This is an exciting opportunity for a Front End developer to work on innovative projects in a supportive and collaborative environment. Interested? Please apply to
Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.
May 26, 2026
Full time
Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.
Senior Test Analyst Location: Marlow Salary: Competitive VIQU is recruiting a Senior Test Analyst / QA Engineer to join a leading UK IT services organisation, supporting a major ServiceNow implementation within their Business Systems team. This is a hands-on QA role focused on delivering high quality testing across in-house developments and third-party platforms, with a strong emphasis on ServiceNow ITSM and CSM. Key Responsibilities Create, review and execute test plans, test scripts and test cases Perform functional, regression, manual and automation testing Test across ServiceNow ITSM and CSM modules Work closely with developers, business analysts, product owners and Scrum teams Review user stories and technical specifications to define test coverage Log, track and manage defects through to resolution Ensure changes meet business requirements prior to release Support continuous improvement across the ServiceNow testing function Key Requirements Strong background in software testing / QA Experience in manual testing with some exposure to automation (Selenium desirable) Hands-on experience testing ServiceNow ITSM and CSM Experience working in Agile delivery environments Understanding of SDLC and structured testing approaches Experience using tools such as Jira, Zephyr or Azure DevOps Strong understanding of ITIL processes Confident communicator with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to testing Desirable Skills ServiceNow ATF experience ISTQB or ServiceNow certifications Exposure to performance, load or security testing Experience with ServiceNow TPSM Broader automation framework experience To Apply: Contact Phoebe Rees via the VIQU website or LinkedIn. Referral bonus available (T&Cs apply).
May 26, 2026
Full time
Senior Test Analyst Location: Marlow Salary: Competitive VIQU is recruiting a Senior Test Analyst / QA Engineer to join a leading UK IT services organisation, supporting a major ServiceNow implementation within their Business Systems team. This is a hands-on QA role focused on delivering high quality testing across in-house developments and third-party platforms, with a strong emphasis on ServiceNow ITSM and CSM. Key Responsibilities Create, review and execute test plans, test scripts and test cases Perform functional, regression, manual and automation testing Test across ServiceNow ITSM and CSM modules Work closely with developers, business analysts, product owners and Scrum teams Review user stories and technical specifications to define test coverage Log, track and manage defects through to resolution Ensure changes meet business requirements prior to release Support continuous improvement across the ServiceNow testing function Key Requirements Strong background in software testing / QA Experience in manual testing with some exposure to automation (Selenium desirable) Hands-on experience testing ServiceNow ITSM and CSM Experience working in Agile delivery environments Understanding of SDLC and structured testing approaches Experience using tools such as Jira, Zephyr or Azure DevOps Strong understanding of ITIL processes Confident communicator with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to testing Desirable Skills ServiceNow ATF experience ISTQB or ServiceNow certifications Exposure to performance, load or security testing Experience with ServiceNow TPSM Broader automation framework experience To Apply: Contact Phoebe Rees via the VIQU website or LinkedIn. Referral bonus available (T&Cs apply).
Applied AI Software Engineer - LangChain, LangGraph, RAG, Knowledge Graphs A high-growth, technology-led scale-up (backed by a global leading organisation) is expanding its engineering capability following a highly successful 2025. As part of significant continued investment, they are hiring a Software Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation AI products and services across Finance, supporting both internal operations and external platforms. This is an opportunity to work in a modern, cloud-native engineering environment, building intelligent agentic AI systems that can reason, plan and act autonomously. You will take ownership of solutions end-to-end; from design and architecture, through development and deployment, to optimisation and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with engineering, product and platform teams to embed Agentic AI and LLM-driven workflows into real-world products, contributing to architectural decisions, engineering standards and best practices. Location: Remote with twice a month travel to Leeds / Bradford Salary: £90,000 to £110,000 + 15% Bonus + Excellent Benefits To be considered Strong experience as an AI Engineer / ML Engineer / Software Engineer with applied AI exposure. Hands-on Python development experience delivering production-grade systems. Practical experience building agentic AI workflows (LangGraph / LangChain or similar frameworks). Exposure to Knowledge Graphs (Neo4j / RDF / graph-based enrichment or retrieval). Experience integrating LLM APIs (OpenAI or similar), with prompt design and orchestration. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior developer to build impactful Agentic AI systems, influence technical direction, and work within an organisation that is actively investing in AI as a core capability.
May 26, 2026
Full time
Applied AI Software Engineer - LangChain, LangGraph, RAG, Knowledge Graphs A high-growth, technology-led scale-up (backed by a global leading organisation) is expanding its engineering capability following a highly successful 2025. As part of significant continued investment, they are hiring a Software Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation AI products and services across Finance, supporting both internal operations and external platforms. This is an opportunity to work in a modern, cloud-native engineering environment, building intelligent agentic AI systems that can reason, plan and act autonomously. You will take ownership of solutions end-to-end; from design and architecture, through development and deployment, to optimisation and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with engineering, product and platform teams to embed Agentic AI and LLM-driven workflows into real-world products, contributing to architectural decisions, engineering standards and best practices. Location: Remote with twice a month travel to Leeds / Bradford Salary: £90,000 to £110,000 + 15% Bonus + Excellent Benefits To be considered Strong experience as an AI Engineer / ML Engineer / Software Engineer with applied AI exposure. Hands-on Python development experience delivering production-grade systems. Practical experience building agentic AI workflows (LangGraph / LangChain or similar frameworks). Exposure to Knowledge Graphs (Neo4j / RDF / graph-based enrichment or retrieval). Experience integrating LLM APIs (OpenAI or similar), with prompt design and orchestration. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior developer to build impactful Agentic AI systems, influence technical direction, and work within an organisation that is actively investing in AI as a core capability.
About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role We are hiring a AI Engineering Product Manager for our Multi-Tech Agentic Engineering team to lead the technical direction, engineering discipline and delivery velocity of IAG's next generation of agentic AI products. This is a hands-on senior technical leadership role. You must have real experience leading teams that build production-grade AI agents, not just theoretical experiments or hackathon projects. You will be the technical authority across agent frameworks, orchestration patterns, memory design and guardrails. You will report to the Group Head of Technology and work within the product oversight of the Group Head of Cognitive Automation. You will shape how we build, scale and operate a multi-vendor agent ecosystem across OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft Azure, LangGraph, AutoGen and other emerging frameworks. You will also lead in a matrix environment, working across multiple airlines, central teams, external partners and offshore/nearshore engineering units. You must be comfortable directing both internal engineering teams and partner-led delivery teams, maintaining consistent quality and velocity across all. Your responsibilities What You Will Lead Technical Ownership Set the technical strategy for IAG's agentic architecture, including orchestration patterns, tool integration, memory, evaluation and runtime governance. Create and drive adoption of reusable agent components that accelerate delivery across all operating companies. Make sound architecture decisions on model selection, GraphRAG, RAG optimisation, LangGraph patterns and model cost modelling. Agentic Engineering Leadership Lead and mentor a small multi-disciplinary technical team building enterprise-grade AI agents integrated with complex airline systems, working across London and Barcelona Drive a culture of excellence by developing talent, managing performance rigorously and shaping a team that delivers at elite level Provide engineering leadership across internal teams and external technology partners, ensuring consistency of standards and delivery quality. Establish technical best practices for OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, LangGraph, AutoGen and other agent frameworks. Implement strong engineering discipline, including observability, safety, automated evaluation, behavioural testing and continuous improvement. Matrix and Partner Leadership Operate effectively in a matrix environment spanning Group, OpCos, cloud, data and security teams. Coordinate and influence multiple delivery streams to ensure alignment, technical coherence and consistent engineering standards. Manage and guide external partners, ensuring work meets IAG's quality, cost and velocity expectations. Platform and Architecture Leadership Shape the Group's lightweight GenAI abstraction layer, enabling fast, predictable and secure route-to-live. Own agile technical governance with auditable decisions, clear architecture documentation and rapid escalation of risks. Maintain a sharp external radar on AI evolution and benchmark vendor capabilities, reliability and cost. Product and Delivery Impact Work with product leads to ensure technical designs deliver genuine, measurable EBIT impact. Identify quick-start approaches that left-shift value during discovery. Build a developer experience that encourages rapid adoption of AI components across the Group. Stakeholder Influence Build strong relationships across all airlines and influence at CDIO-1 level. Represent the AI engineering strategy to the Group CTO, CDAO, CISO and cloud/data platform leaders. Support Group-wide AI upskilling through contributions to the AI Academy curriculum. Your skills, experience and qualifications Qualifications, Experience and Qualities 15+ years of engineering leadership with proven experience delivering complex software systems at scale. Direct experience architecting and delivering production AI agents with measurable business impact. Deep technical command of the OpenAI ecosystem, including model orchestration, tool calling, evaluation and runtime optimisation. Strong experience with Anthropic, Azure OpenAI and at least one other agent framework such as LangGraph or AutoGen. Proven ability to lead both internal engineering teams and external partner teams to consistent, high-quality outcomes. Strong track record operating in a matrix environment, influencing without direct authority and aligning diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to integrate LLM-based agents with enterprise systems, APIs, RPA, orchestration platforms and internal tools. Strong grounding in DevSecOps, cloud-native architecture, observability and CI/CD. Ability to translate complex technical considerations into simple, concise narratives for senior executives. Evidence of succeeding in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-stakes environments. Ability to travel internally (within Europe) on a weekly basis, where required, to work with the team and stakeholders. Nice-to-haves Airline or travel industry experience. Experience building reusable platform components adopted across multiple business units. Experience with model hosting, fine-tuning, distillation or model evaluation frameworks. Experience with globally distributed teams and multi-vendor delivery ecosystems. You are likely a great fit if you Thrive at the intersection of architecture, engineering craft and delivery. Cut through fog quickly and favour practical, high-value solutions. Stay ahead of AI evolution and separate hype from substance instantly. Inspire and challenge senior engineers while maintaining strong engineering discipline. Communicate with clarity, confidence and zero waffle. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
May 26, 2026
Full time
About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role We are hiring a AI Engineering Product Manager for our Multi-Tech Agentic Engineering team to lead the technical direction, engineering discipline and delivery velocity of IAG's next generation of agentic AI products. This is a hands-on senior technical leadership role. You must have real experience leading teams that build production-grade AI agents, not just theoretical experiments or hackathon projects. You will be the technical authority across agent frameworks, orchestration patterns, memory design and guardrails. You will report to the Group Head of Technology and work within the product oversight of the Group Head of Cognitive Automation. You will shape how we build, scale and operate a multi-vendor agent ecosystem across OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft Azure, LangGraph, AutoGen and other emerging frameworks. You will also lead in a matrix environment, working across multiple airlines, central teams, external partners and offshore/nearshore engineering units. You must be comfortable directing both internal engineering teams and partner-led delivery teams, maintaining consistent quality and velocity across all. Your responsibilities What You Will Lead Technical Ownership Set the technical strategy for IAG's agentic architecture, including orchestration patterns, tool integration, memory, evaluation and runtime governance. Create and drive adoption of reusable agent components that accelerate delivery across all operating companies. Make sound architecture decisions on model selection, GraphRAG, RAG optimisation, LangGraph patterns and model cost modelling. Agentic Engineering Leadership Lead and mentor a small multi-disciplinary technical team building enterprise-grade AI agents integrated with complex airline systems, working across London and Barcelona Drive a culture of excellence by developing talent, managing performance rigorously and shaping a team that delivers at elite level Provide engineering leadership across internal teams and external technology partners, ensuring consistency of standards and delivery quality. Establish technical best practices for OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, LangGraph, AutoGen and other agent frameworks. Implement strong engineering discipline, including observability, safety, automated evaluation, behavioural testing and continuous improvement. Matrix and Partner Leadership Operate effectively in a matrix environment spanning Group, OpCos, cloud, data and security teams. Coordinate and influence multiple delivery streams to ensure alignment, technical coherence and consistent engineering standards. Manage and guide external partners, ensuring work meets IAG's quality, cost and velocity expectations. Platform and Architecture Leadership Shape the Group's lightweight GenAI abstraction layer, enabling fast, predictable and secure route-to-live. Own agile technical governance with auditable decisions, clear architecture documentation and rapid escalation of risks. Maintain a sharp external radar on AI evolution and benchmark vendor capabilities, reliability and cost. Product and Delivery Impact Work with product leads to ensure technical designs deliver genuine, measurable EBIT impact. Identify quick-start approaches that left-shift value during discovery. Build a developer experience that encourages rapid adoption of AI components across the Group. Stakeholder Influence Build strong relationships across all airlines and influence at CDIO-1 level. Represent the AI engineering strategy to the Group CTO, CDAO, CISO and cloud/data platform leaders. Support Group-wide AI upskilling through contributions to the AI Academy curriculum. Your skills, experience and qualifications Qualifications, Experience and Qualities 15+ years of engineering leadership with proven experience delivering complex software systems at scale. Direct experience architecting and delivering production AI agents with measurable business impact. Deep technical command of the OpenAI ecosystem, including model orchestration, tool calling, evaluation and runtime optimisation. Strong experience with Anthropic, Azure OpenAI and at least one other agent framework such as LangGraph or AutoGen. Proven ability to lead both internal engineering teams and external partner teams to consistent, high-quality outcomes. Strong track record operating in a matrix environment, influencing without direct authority and aligning diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to integrate LLM-based agents with enterprise systems, APIs, RPA, orchestration platforms and internal tools. Strong grounding in DevSecOps, cloud-native architecture, observability and CI/CD. Ability to translate complex technical considerations into simple, concise narratives for senior executives. Evidence of succeeding in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-stakes environments. Ability to travel internally (within Europe) on a weekly basis, where required, to work with the team and stakeholders. Nice-to-haves Airline or travel industry experience. Experience building reusable platform components adopted across multiple business units. Experience with model hosting, fine-tuning, distillation or model evaluation frameworks. Experience with globally distributed teams and multi-vendor delivery ecosystems. You are likely a great fit if you Thrive at the intersection of architecture, engineering craft and delivery. Cut through fog quickly and favour practical, high-value solutions. Stay ahead of AI evolution and separate hype from substance instantly. Inspire and challenge senior engineers while maintaining strong engineering discipline. Communicate with clarity, confidence and zero waffle. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
SeniorPythonDeveloper(PYTHON/AWS/REACT)-healthtech - tech for good - make a positive impact on the world. HighlysuccessfulandfastgrowingorganisationhasanexcitingopportunityforaSeniorPythonDeveloper(PYTHON / AWS / REACT. Theyarelookingforatalentedindividualwhowilldesign,implement,andmaintaintheirpublishingsoftware,systems, andcustomer-facingdigitalproducts click apply for full job details
May 26, 2026
Full time
SeniorPythonDeveloper(PYTHON/AWS/REACT)-healthtech - tech for good - make a positive impact on the world. HighlysuccessfulandfastgrowingorganisationhasanexcitingopportunityforaSeniorPythonDeveloper(PYTHON / AWS / REACT. Theyarelookingforatalentedindividualwhowilldesign,implement,andmaintaintheirpublishingsoftware,systems, andcustomer-facingdigitalproducts click apply for full job details
I am currently working with a London-based financial-services client who are actively seeking a Senior Python Developer to work on the development of a business-critical research and analytics platform. What you'll need to succeed : Strong Python software engineering experience beyond exploratory or ad-hoc scripting Hands-on experience working with notebooks as part of real-world research or analytica click apply for full job details
May 26, 2026
Contractor
I am currently working with a London-based financial-services client who are actively seeking a Senior Python Developer to work on the development of a business-critical research and analytics platform. What you'll need to succeed : Strong Python software engineering experience beyond exploratory or ad-hoc scripting Hands-on experience working with notebooks as part of real-world research or analytica click apply for full job details
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 click apply for full job details
May 26, 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 click apply for full job details
Our client is a growing, mission-led consultancy delivering secure and modern software solutions across the UK Government and Defence sectors. They are now looking for an experienced Principal Full Stack Software Engineer to join their collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys staying hands-on across both back-end and front click apply for full job details
May 26, 2026
Full time
Our client is a growing, mission-led consultancy delivering secure and modern software solutions across the UK Government and Defence sectors. They are now looking for an experienced Principal Full Stack Software Engineer to join their collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys staying hands-on across both back-end and front click apply for full job details
Senior Software Engineer (Python/Java, AWS) London, Manchester or Gloucestershire - primarily on site £60,000-£65,000 per annum basic salary, with some flexibility at the top end for the right candidate £15,000-£20,000 per annum in additional compensation related to clearance and wider benefits No clearance required to apply, but eligibility for enhanced DV clearance is essential Sanderson Government a click apply for full job details
May 26, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer (Python/Java, AWS) London, Manchester or Gloucestershire - primarily on site £60,000-£65,000 per annum basic salary, with some flexibility at the top end for the right candidate £15,000-£20,000 per annum in additional compensation related to clearance and wider benefits No clearance required to apply, but eligibility for enhanced DV clearance is essential Sanderson Government a click apply for full job details
Role: Senior Software Developer Location: Nottinghamshire Working Arrangement: Hybrid 2 days/week in the office Salary: Up to £65k Your Opportunity Youre a hands-on Senior Software Developer who enjoys solving complex problems, shaping technical direction, and seeing your ideas make a real impact click apply for full job details
May 26, 2026
Full time
Role: Senior Software Developer Location: Nottinghamshire Working Arrangement: Hybrid 2 days/week in the office Salary: Up to £65k Your Opportunity Youre a hands-on Senior Software Developer who enjoys solving complex problems, shaping technical direction, and seeing your ideas make a real impact click apply for full job details
DevSecOps Consultant Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) Inside IR35 We're partnering with a leading financial services client to appoint a DevSecOps Consultant to drive secure engineering practices across large-scale, cloud-based platforms. This role is ideal for someone who has come from a hands-on DevSecOps Engineering background and has since transitioned into architecture/design and advisory, while still retaining strong technical depth. Key Responsibilities: Define and implement secure architecture patterns across engineering platforms (CI/CD, build systems, runtime environments) Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and gap analysis across platforms and pipelines Develop and embed DevSecOps best practices, including secure pipeline design and automated controls Establish and enforce security baselines using policy-as-code Build and deliver security roadmaps, prioritising risk and regulatory requirements Partner with engineering and platform teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security posture Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating technical risks into business impact Key Requirements: Proven background in hands-on DevSecOps Engineering, now operating in a design/architecture-focused role Strong experience across both AWS and GCP (essential) Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, build tools, artifact repositories, and developer platforms Expertise in secure software delivery, vulnerability management, and platform security Experience with threat modelling, security frameworks, and maturity assessments Strong knowledge of application security, network security, and cloud security principles Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable: Experience in financial services or regulated environments Knowledge of Kubernetes and container security Familiarity with supply chain security, SBOM, and secure development practices Relevant certifications (eg CISSP, CISM, CCSP) This is a key role focused on shaping and embedding secure-by-design engineering practices across a complex, enterprise environment, with strong influence across both technology and security functions. More details available on successful application.
May 26, 2026
Contractor
DevSecOps Consultant Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) Inside IR35 We're partnering with a leading financial services client to appoint a DevSecOps Consultant to drive secure engineering practices across large-scale, cloud-based platforms. This role is ideal for someone who has come from a hands-on DevSecOps Engineering background and has since transitioned into architecture/design and advisory, while still retaining strong technical depth. Key Responsibilities: Define and implement secure architecture patterns across engineering platforms (CI/CD, build systems, runtime environments) Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and gap analysis across platforms and pipelines Develop and embed DevSecOps best practices, including secure pipeline design and automated controls Establish and enforce security baselines using policy-as-code Build and deliver security roadmaps, prioritising risk and regulatory requirements Partner with engineering and platform teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security posture Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating technical risks into business impact Key Requirements: Proven background in hands-on DevSecOps Engineering, now operating in a design/architecture-focused role Strong experience across both AWS and GCP (essential) Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, build tools, artifact repositories, and developer platforms Expertise in secure software delivery, vulnerability management, and platform security Experience with threat modelling, security frameworks, and maturity assessments Strong knowledge of application security, network security, and cloud security principles Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable: Experience in financial services or regulated environments Knowledge of Kubernetes and container security Familiarity with supply chain security, SBOM, and secure development practices Relevant certifications (eg CISSP, CISM, CCSP) This is a key role focused on shaping and embedding secure-by-design engineering practices across a complex, enterprise environment, with strong influence across both technology and security functions. More details available on successful application.
Senior .NET Developer C#, Azure 75,000, 1 day a week, Winsford Join an established software business investing heavily in its platform and engineering team. You will work as part of a collaborative backend team building and improving scalable services, APIs, and integrations used across a live production platform. The role combines greenfield development with modernisation work across existing systems. You will contribute to technical decisions, support engineering best practice, and work closely with product and leadership teams on future platform improvements. What you will do Build and improve backend services running in Azure Develop APIs, integrations, and data pipelines Work across 60 percent greenfield development and 40 percent core system improvement Contribute to architecture and technical discussions Support code reviews, testing, and engineering standards Collaborate with developers, product teams, and senior stakeholders Tech stack C# and .NET SQL Server Azure App Services, Functions, Storage, and CI pipelines Unit testing Why this role stands out Established product with a long-term roadmap Mix of greenfield engineering and platform improvement work Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical input Time allocated for refactoring and technical debt reduction Stable business with ongoing investment in technology Interview process; Two-stage interview process with fast feedback and quick decision-making This role suits senior backend developers who enjoy building reliable backend systems, working closely with a team, and contributing to the future direction of a growing platform.
May 26, 2026
Full time
Senior .NET Developer C#, Azure 75,000, 1 day a week, Winsford Join an established software business investing heavily in its platform and engineering team. You will work as part of a collaborative backend team building and improving scalable services, APIs, and integrations used across a live production platform. The role combines greenfield development with modernisation work across existing systems. You will contribute to technical decisions, support engineering best practice, and work closely with product and leadership teams on future platform improvements. What you will do Build and improve backend services running in Azure Develop APIs, integrations, and data pipelines Work across 60 percent greenfield development and 40 percent core system improvement Contribute to architecture and technical discussions Support code reviews, testing, and engineering standards Collaborate with developers, product teams, and senior stakeholders Tech stack C# and .NET SQL Server Azure App Services, Functions, Storage, and CI pipelines Unit testing Why this role stands out Established product with a long-term roadmap Mix of greenfield engineering and platform improvement work Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical input Time allocated for refactoring and technical debt reduction Stable business with ongoing investment in technology Interview process; Two-stage interview process with fast feedback and quick decision-making This role suits senior backend developers who enjoy building reliable backend systems, working closely with a team, and contributing to the future direction of a growing platform.
A leading tech company specialising in data management have an immediate requirement for an experienced C/Linux Software Developer for an initial 6 month contract Key Skills: Software Developer, Software Engineer, C, Linux, Autotools, LDAP, Active Directory, Terraform, OpenTofu, API Location: Hybrid but must be able to reach the office near Lymington - SO41 9AZ Rate: Negotiable Essential Skills Experience developing application code in C on Linux Working with Linux build systems, (mainly Autotools) Identity & Authentication knowledge: LDAP / Active Directory integration (e.g. via OpenLDAP's libldap) OpenID Connect / OAuth 2.0 (e.g. via liboauth2) Understanding of credential handling, token validation, and session management Awareness of identity-related security concerns (trust boundaries, configuration errors, credential leakage) Automated Deployment: Experience with automated provisioning (e.g. Terraform/OpenTofu) Familiarity with common cloud platforms and virtualisation environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, OpenStack, VMware) Exposure to cloud-init or equitant system initialisation frameworks and how they operate at a low level Understanding of secure configuration delivery and deployment auditability of newly provisioned systems API Design & Implementation (maybe): Experience / Familiarity with: Working with OpenAPI (Swagger) specifications to define service interfaces Implementing APIs in C or similarly low-level environments, without reliance on full-stack frameworks Designing for defensive input handling and error management
May 25, 2026
Full time
A leading tech company specialising in data management have an immediate requirement for an experienced C/Linux Software Developer for an initial 6 month contract Key Skills: Software Developer, Software Engineer, C, Linux, Autotools, LDAP, Active Directory, Terraform, OpenTofu, API Location: Hybrid but must be able to reach the office near Lymington - SO41 9AZ Rate: Negotiable Essential Skills Experience developing application code in C on Linux Working with Linux build systems, (mainly Autotools) Identity & Authentication knowledge: LDAP / Active Directory integration (e.g. via OpenLDAP's libldap) OpenID Connect / OAuth 2.0 (e.g. via liboauth2) Understanding of credential handling, token validation, and session management Awareness of identity-related security concerns (trust boundaries, configuration errors, credential leakage) Automated Deployment: Experience with automated provisioning (e.g. Terraform/OpenTofu) Familiarity with common cloud platforms and virtualisation environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, OpenStack, VMware) Exposure to cloud-init or equitant system initialisation frameworks and how they operate at a low level Understanding of secure configuration delivery and deployment auditability of newly provisioned systems API Design & Implementation (maybe): Experience / Familiarity with: Working with OpenAPI (Swagger) specifications to define service interfaces Implementing APIs in C or similarly low-level environments, without reliance on full-stack frameworks Designing for defensive input handling and error management
