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Development Engineer Company Overview: For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market. Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF 6 gas solutions. WIKA Optical Sensing Ltd, previously known as Oxsensis, was acquired by WIKA in 2023 and brings expertise in optical sensing technology, particularly for pressure and temperature measurement. Your Activities: Supporting WIKA Optical Sensing systems design from hardware and software perspective. Working on prototype solution implementation including hardware assembly and software. Working together with test engineers on planning, setting up development tests, creating test solutions and software for control and data acquisition. Analysing test data (from internal & external testing), writing meaningful reports. Working with component suppliers and sub-contractors for product development and test (validation). Preparing clear documentation for further product development and industrialisation. Your Profile: Essential experience: Degree in relevant discipline (Physics, Electronics, Systems, Computer engineering) Building complex hardware systems including electronics components, various interfaces and interconnects, etc. Software development for PC and test hardware (LabVIEW, Python, etc.) Signal processing knowledge (signal conditioning, frequency analysis, statistics, etc.) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to go beyond the scope and learn new areas Desirable: Electronics design exposure with degree of understand of analog (EMC safety, analog signal interfaces, etc.) and digital part (ADCs/DACs, digital signal processing) Qualifications / type testing of products and new product introductions. Compliance with CE requirements by design/test (EMC, Safety requirements, etc.) Certified LabVIEW developer or extensive experience. Project management skills. Development Engineer

Python Developer - 6 months - Wokingham - Contract We are seeking an experienced Python Developer with strong expertise in algorithm development, optimisation modelling, and data-driven software engineering. This role focuses on building scalable Python applications, developing RESTful APIs, and supporting advanced analytical and optimisation solutions within a cloud-based environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop, optimise, and maintain software using core Python features including OOP, data structures, iterators/generators, exception handling, type hints, and file handling. Build scalable algorithms and write clean, maintainable, and well-structured Python code. Design and develop RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, Django, and OpenAPI/Swagger. Perform data manipulation and analysis using Pandas and NumPy. Design, query, and maintain relational (eg PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (eg MongoDB). Develop mathematical and optimisation models including LP and MILP using tools such as Pyomo, AMPL, Gurobi, or CPLEX. Contribute to techno-economic modelling and analytical simulations using Python-based solutions. Write unit tests using unittest or pytest and support TDD practices. Collaborate using Git and modern version control workflows (eg Azure DevOps). (Bonus) Support containerised deployments using Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes. (Bonus) Work with messaging and streaming technologies including RabbitMQ or Kafka Skills and Experience Required: 8+ years' experience as a Python Developer. Strong proficiency in Python programming and optimisation/analytics libraries. Proven experience with algorithm development and computational problem solving. Hands-on experience with data analytics, databases, and API development. Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimisation skills. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Experience with optimisation solvers such as Pyomo, AMPL, Gurobi, or CPLEX. Working knowledge of containerisation and cloud-native development environments. Contract Details: Duration: 6 months Rate: £340-£375 per day Location: Wokingham (Onsite - 5 days per week) Role Type: Contract

Hybrid - within commuting distance of our Redcar Campus £56,667 + benefits (+ London weighting, if applicable) The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve teacher and leader development across the education system. A key part of that mission is our Teacher Education Dataset (TED), an ambitious data and research initiative focused on building better evidence about teacher development and what makes teaching impactful. By bringing together education, research and digital infrastructure, TED will support new insight into how teachers develop, improve and thrive across their careers. About the role We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports TED. Working at the intersection of software engineering, data and research, the postholder will help develop secure, reliable and scalable systems that enable robust analysis and contribute to high-quality, evidence-informed improvement across the sector. Corporate responsibilities To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT. To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person. To comply with all reasonable management requests. Key responsibilities Design, develop, maintain and improve software and technical infrastructure that supports TED and related education research activity. Build secure, scalable and reliable systems that enable robust analysis of education and teacher development data. Apply software engineering and DevOps best practice to deliver high-quality, well-tested and maintainable technical solutions. Contribute to reproducible, transparent and efficient research workflows, pipelines and supporting tools. Work closely with developers, researchers and other colleagues to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical delivery. Contribute to architectural decisions and the ongoing improvement of platform design, developer experience, monitoring and software quality. Support the operation and maintenance of production systems and help troubleshoot issues where required. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and contribute to wider project communication where appropriate. Contribute to a collaborative team environment, including supporting and mentoring colleagues where appropriate. Essential criteria Proven experience in software engineering, including building and maintaining production systems. Strong coding skills in relevant programming languages and experience of modern software development practices. Experience with version control, code review, testing and continuous integration. Ability to take ownership of complex technical systems, including feature development, maintenance and support. Strong technical judgement and problem-solving ability, including awareness of architectural trade-offs. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences. Commitment to quality, security, maintainability and continuous improvement. Interest in applying software engineering to education, data and evidence-informed improvement. Desirable criteria Experience with Python, JavaScript or similar languages. Experience of Linux, Docker, CI/CD and DevOps tooling. Experience of database design, optimisation or data pipeline development. Experience working with sensitive data or secure analytical environments. Experience of research platforms, reproducible analytics or trusted research infrastructure. Experience in education, public sector or data-rich research settings. Experience mentoring others and contributing to team-wide engineering practice. Key benefits Generous Annual Leave - 27 days' holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays). Flexible Working - we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles. Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Salary Sacrifice Schemes - we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech! Lifestyle Benefits - We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more! Parenthood Leave - We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave. Working Environment - We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals. Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development. We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. If you have any queries about this role, please email us at For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 1 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children's Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.

Senior Python Developer with Platform Engineering Exposure Rate: £450 per day Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months initially Start: ASAP Location: Mostly remote, with travel to Leeds around once per month Clearance: SC clearance required or must be eligible On-call: Required once up to speed, currently 1 in 6 weeks We are looking for a Senior Python Developer with strong exposure to AWS, Terraform, CI/CD and secure software delivery to support a nationally critical healthcare integration and messaging platform. The role is primarily hands-on Python development, with responsibility for contributing to cloud-native platform work, improving CI/CD processes, supporting code quality gates, and helping ensure deployments meet security, technical and governance standards. Key Skills Strong Python application development experience AWS or wider public cloud experience Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD tooling Secure SDLC and secure coding experience Observability, monitoring or logging tools Experience supporting complex production systems or incident investigations Responsibilities Develop secure, maintainable Python code Support cloud-native application development Improve CI/CD pipelines and code quality processes Work with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Support observability, monitoring and incident investigation Work with product teams on cloud and platform best practice Participate in the on-call rota once fully onboarded Nice to Have Platform engineering or DevOps team experience Experience building reusable IaC components or CI jobs Experience using static or dynamic security analysis tools This is a 6-month contract paying £450 per day Inside IR35 , mostly remote with travel to Leeds around once per month.

Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join our client 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? Our client is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our client s 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 Our Client They are a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Their values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything they do. Our Client s Inclusive Culture They believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining them means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on their technology. Our Client s Commitment to Sustainability They prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce their environmental impact. By joining them, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our Client s D&I Commitments They are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Their recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. They believe in adding to their culture. Their diverse team shapes products that reflect their 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, our client wishes to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.

Please note this is a training programme with career placement and fees apply If you are looking to progress a career in computer programming or web development, then this training and placement programme is made for you? Skills shortages in the IT sector are driving the need for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. All you need is a desire to work hard and invest some time and money in yourself to build the foundations for a new career. We help you start your career journey in programming by firstly ensuring you have the necessary industry recognised certifications and skills required to build a career. We ensure you market yourself properly through a structured career driven cv and LinkedIn profile highlighting your skills, any experience, and relevant transferable skills from other roles. Finally, our tutors will help you create a credible portfolio to demonstrate your skills and abilities to potential new employers. We have many years of experience in helping graduates find their first roles in top UK companies and organisations who need to employ entry-level qualified programming staff that can hit the ground running with up-to-date skills gained from this programme. The programme is specifically designed for individuals with none or limited experience but a real desire to start a career. Therefore, please do not apply if you are already an experienced programmer. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in as little as a few weeks or a few months (see steps 1 to 4 below). Study timings are approximate and assume you can study for a minimum 5 hours per week. Training times will be reduced if you are able to invest more time each week. Stage 1 Learn HTML and CSS ( up to 12 weeks) The first step is completing a selection of professional and industry-recognised courses. We have carefully selected these courses to give you the most out of both your learning and employment journey. HTML Essentials ( up to 6 weeks) CSS Essentials ( up to weeks) Training is delivered through multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes using an online portal enabling you to study online from anywhere you choose. You will also be assigned an expert tutor and a support mentor who will work with you 1-2-1 or in group sessions to provide additional training and support. Once the HTML & CSS courses are complete, your trainer will move you forward to the next stage. Stage 2 Additional Online Training ( up to 12 weeks) The second step includes a selection of more advanced courses to get you up to speed for what is required and relevant for many entry level programming roles and help you get a step ahead. Learn the Command Line ( 1.5 weeks) Learn Git & GitHub ( 1.5 weeks) Learn JavaScript ( 1.5 weeks) Learn Python 3 ( 1.5 weeks) JavaScript forms the foundation of almost everything you see on the Internet. Therefore, this is an essential addition language in building your programming and development foundation. Python is a highly versatile programming language and due to its relatively easy to understand commands now one of the most common programming languages used. You can use it for both small and complex tasks, and it is used across many different industries broadening your scope of opportunity. Step 3 - Building a Portfolio Website Project (1 week) Your tutor will provide you with some exercises and guidelines to help you build your own personalised portfolio. Having a strong portfolio to which demonstrates and showcases your range of skills and ability is essential within a programming career. In addition, we will now provide additional Study Courses for your continued development and broadening of your skills. Completion of these course is voluntary but recommended. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Step 4 Entry Level Coding placement We will now work with you to help you secure your first role in a role utilising your new skills in a coding, programming, or web development role. Entry level roles typically start between £25K - £40k dependant on any prior knowledge or experience you may have. There are many entry level roles where your newly learned skills can be applied meaning a vast array of opportunities are now available to you. Examples of some of these are listed below: - Junior Developer Website Support Developer Junior Web Developer Content Editor Wordpress Developer Junior Software Developer Junior Front or Back End Development Development Support We have been helping career changers and new career seekers gain new careers since 2009 and we are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT/ British Computer Society) to ensure we provide the highest levels of training. We also have a 4.9 Trustpilot rating and numerous testimonials available on our website. Our money back Job Guarantee Due to our success and confidence in the results we deliver, and the skills shortage for entry-level coding staff we guarantee you will secure a job upon completion of your study programme, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. This is subject to our terms of learning/ terms of business. Qualification for this programme? To ensure we maintain a high level of support for our candidates, we limit spaces to this programme. Apply before the deadline and one of our consultants will speak with you to check your eligibility for the programme.

The Company Sandhata is a global consultancy providing Next Gen Engineering Services dedicated to transforming businesses. Our services span all facets of Digital Transformation, DevOps & Cloud, Integration, Automation, Low Code Application Development and AI-enabled services. Sandhata is a privately held IT services company with bases in the UK and India operating worldwide to help clients deliver a 'digital first' strategy. Sandhata is currently working with clients across various industry sectors, helping them to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions that streamline business processes and drive IT efficiency. The Role We are seeking a hands-on Head of AI Engineering & Innovation to lead Sandhata's AI practice, shape our AI strategy, drive innovation initiatives and support the delivery of AI-enabled services, products and tools for both Sandhata and our clients.This role combines technical leadership, coding, solution design, pre-sales support and thought leadership, requiring someone who is equally comfortable building AI solutions as they are presenting them to clients and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Define and lead Sandhata's AI Engineering and Innovation strategy. Lead the AI & Innovation Engineering practice. Deliver Sandhata's AI-enabled client solutions, internal tools, platforms, products and innovation projects. Innovate and remain hands-on with coding, architecture, engineering and technical problem solving. Enable business development through proposals, pitches, workshops and client engagement. Role model as a thought leader on AI, innovation and emerging technologies. Mandatory Skills & Experience Proven experience leading AI engineering, innovation or AI product teams. Strong hands-on software engineering background with production-grade development experience. Strong Python skills, ideally including FastAPI. Strong AWS experience, including services such as Bedrock, Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway and S3. Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, RAG, vector databases and multi-agent systems. Experience building APIs, platforms, tools and AI-enabled products. Familiarity with evaluation and observability tools such as Arize, Promptfoo, LangSmith or MLflow. Experience with red teaming, AI safety, testing and governance. Strong knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, Docker and Kubernetes. Strong communication skills and experience supporting pre-sales and client engagements. Experience working in regulated sectors such as banking, telecoms or insurance. Preferred Skills Experience with Azure cloud and Azure AI services. Familiarity with AWS AgentCore. Experience with MLOps, monitoring and deployment tooling. Knowledge of knowledge graphs and graph databases. Experience with low code, automation and integration platforms. Familiarity with Front End technologies and product development practices. Experience building reusable accelerators and internal developer platforms. Exposure to enterprise architecture and solution design. Experience delivering innovation programmes or internal transformation initiatives. Behavioural Competencies Strong communicator who can simplify complex technical concepts. Commercially aware with a strong business mindset. Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on coding and technical delivery. Pragmatic, delivery-focused and able to work through ambiguity. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. What Success Looks like Sandhata has a credible and growing AI Engineering and Innovation Practice. AI services are recognised and commercially successful part of Sandhata's offering. Sandhata develops reusable AI tools, accelerators and internal capabilities. Clients see Sandhata as a trusted advisor for AI and innovation. Innovation initiatives deliver measurable value internally and for clients. Sandhata is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Python Developer - UK Remote Edinburgh (Quarterly) We are delighted to be working with a well-established and rapidly growing technology business that operates at scale within the global hospitality sector. Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering software solutions to some of the industry's biggest names, and following continued investment and expansion, they are now looking to click apply for full job details

Python Developer - UK Remote Edinburgh (Quarterly) We are delighted to be working with a well-established and rapidly growing technology business that operates at scale within the global hospitality sector. Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering software solutions to some of the industry's biggest names, and following continued investment and expansion, they are now looking to click apply for full job details

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

Our client is a high-performing market-maker & liquidity provider. The business is expanding its London engineering team due to continued commercial growth and increasing demand across its trading operations. This role involves working on their flagship Options Trading Platform. This is an opportunity to join a fast-moving, technology-led environment where software engineering sits directly alongside trading, quant research and market-facing strategy. The successful candidate will work on sophisticated electronic trading systems, helping to build and improve platforms that operate in highly volatile, 24/7 markets where latency, reliability and quality of execution are critical. THE ROLE: This is a hands-on Rust Development role in a small team with a democratic and hands on manager. with our client, focused on building and enhancing technology for electronic and systematic trading. You will work closely with experienced traders, quantitative researchers and other software engineers to develop, improve and optimise trading systems used across digital asset markets. The role sits close to the trading function and offers direct exposure to automated execution, exchange connectivity, risk management, options trading and trading analytics. The successful candidate will contribute to all areas of the trading platform, including risk calculations, volatility models, execution algorithms, research tooling and infrastructure. This is a highly technical role in a fast-moving environment where engineering quality, performance and latency have a direct impact on trading outcomes This role is based in London on a hybrid working pattern. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design & continuously improve low-latency, high-throughput trading systems. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of an options trading platform, including risk, volatility, execution and research components. Build, optimise and maintain connectivity to new and existing trading venues. Work closely with quantitative researchers to improve trading strategies by enhancing automated execution strategies and hedging models. Automate trading workflows to improve efficiency, scalability and risk control. Develop and improve systems for trade booking, reporting and operational workflows. Create tools that improve developer productivity and support build, deployment and infrastructure processes. Develop analytics tools to monitor trading performance, execution quality and system behaviour. REQUIRED - SKILLS / EXPERIENCE: Commercial experience developing software in Rust. Demonstrable professional software development experience within electronic, systematic, or a similar trading platform environment. Experience gained in any asset class, provided it involves front office latency critical trading systems Strong understanding of software architecture and high-quality engineering principles. Experience developing applications in Python. Experience with cloud and infrastructure technologies, particularly AWS, including services such as EC2, EKS and S3. Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. Strong Linux experience. Experience working with distributed systems or globally distributed technology environments. DESIRABLE - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Experience working on an options trading platform is desirable but any systematically traded asset class and/or derivative is acceptable . Exposure to FPGA or ultra-low-latency trading environments. Understanding of inter-process communication technologies such as gRPC, Redis or Kafka. Knowledge of lock-free data structures, queues, atomics and related performance-focused programming concepts. Strong understanding of networking concepts. Further experience with AWS and Kubernetes. Experience using or building quantitative analysis tools.

Our client is in the engineering and manufacturing sector and is looking for a Software Engineer to join the team. You will lead the development, integration, and maintenance of software platforms that support both digital and physical product ecosystems. This role is 4 days on site in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Client Details Our client is in the engineering and manufacturing sector and is looking for a Software Engineer to join the team. You will lead the development, integration, and maintenance of software platforms that support both digital and physical product ecosystems. This role is 4 days on site in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Description In this role you will be the sole developer building a new product from scratch - a factory management system Design, develop, and maintain full stack web applications, APIs, and internal software platforms. Build scalable backend services, databases, and integrations supporting both customer-facing and operational systems. Develop frontend interfaces with strong usability and responsive design principles. Collaborate with the product development team to integrate software with physical products, embedded systems, sensors, and connected devices. Work with manufacturing, operations, and engineering teams to support software-driven automation and product workflows. Participate in software architecture decisions and technical planning. Use AI as part of the software development process. Profile Must haves: Full stack development experience Node or Java or C# or Python Integration experience (ERP, Salesforce etc) REST APIs An interest/experience in AI Nice to haves: Cloud experience Experience integrating software with hardware, IoT devices, or embedded systems Knowledge of MQTT, WebSockets, serial communications, or industrial protocols Experience with warehouse management systems, ERP, manufacturing etc Job Offer 25 days + BHS 5% matched pension

Please note this is a training programme with career placement and fees apply If you are looking to progress a career in computer programming or web development, then this training and placement programme is made for you? Skills shortages in the IT sector are driving the need for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. All you need is a desire to work hard and invest some time and money in yourself to build the foundations for a new career. We help you start your career journey in programming by firstly ensuring you have the necessary industry recognised certifications and skills required to build a career. We ensure you market yourself properly through a structured career driven cv and LinkedIn profile highlighting your skills, any experience, and relevant transferable skills from other roles. Finally, our tutors will help you create a credible portfolio to demonstrate your skills and abilities to potential new employers. We have many years of experience in helping graduates find their first roles in top UK companies and organisations who need to employ entry-level qualified programming staff that can hit the ground running with up-to-date skills gained from this programme. The programme is specifically designed for individuals with none or limited experience but a real desire to start a career. Therefore, please do not apply if you are already an experienced programmer. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in as little as a few weeks or a few months (see steps 1 to 4 below). Study timings are approximate and assume you can study for a minimum 5 hours per week. Training times will be reduced if you are able to invest more time each week. Stage 1 Learn HTML and CSS ( up to 12 weeks) The first step is completing a selection of professional and industry-recognised courses. We have carefully selected these courses to give you the most out of both your learning and employment journey. HTML Essentials ( up to 6 weeks) CSS Essentials ( up to weeks) Training is delivered through multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes using an online portal enabling you to study online from anywhere you choose. You will also be assigned an expert tutor and a support mentor who will work with you 1-2-1 or in group sessions to provide additional training and support. Once the HTML & CSS courses are complete, your trainer will move you forward to the next stage. Stage 2 Additional Online Training ( up to 12 weeks) The second step includes a selection of more advanced courses to get you up to speed for what is required and relevant for many entry level programming roles and help you get a step ahead. Learn the Command Line ( 1.5 weeks) Learn Git & GitHub ( 1.5 weeks) Learn JavaScript ( 1.5 weeks) Learn Python 3 ( 1.5 weeks) JavaScript forms the foundation of almost everything you see on the Internet. Therefore, this is an essential addition language in building your programming and development foundation. Python is a highly versatile programming language and due to its relatively easy to understand commands now one of the most common programming languages used. You can use it for both small and complex tasks, and it is used across many different industries broadening your scope of opportunity. Step 3 - Building a Portfolio Website Project (1 week) Your tutor will provide you with some exercises and guidelines to help you build your own personalised portfolio. Having a strong portfolio to which demonstrates and showcases your range of skills and ability is essential within a programming career. In addition, we will now provide additional Study Courses for your continued development and broadening of your skills. Completion of these course is voluntary but recommended. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Step 4 Entry Level Coding placement We will now work with you to help you secure your first role in a role utilising your new skills in a coding, programming, or web development role. There are many entry level roles where your newly learned skills can be applied meaning a vast array of opportunities are now available to you. Examples of some of these are listed below: - Junior Developer Website Support Developer Junior Web Developer Content Editor Wordpress Developer Junior Software Developer Junior Front or Back End Development Development Support We have been helping career changers and new career seekers gain new careers since 2009 and we are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT/ British Computer Society) to ensure we provide the highest levels of training. We also have a 4.9 Trustpilot rating and numerous testimonials available on our website. Our money back Job Guarantee Due to our success and confidence in the results we deliver, and the skills shortage for entry-level coding staff we guarantee you will secure a job upon completion of your study programme, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. This is subject to our terms of learning/ terms of business. Qualification for this programme? To ensure we maintain a high level of support for our candidates, we limit spaces to this programme. Apply before the deadline and one of our consultants will speak with you to check your eligibility for the programme.

Please note this is a training programme with career placement and fees apply If you are looking to progress a career in computer programming or web development, then this training and placement programme is made for you? Skills shortages in the IT sector are driving the need for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. All you need is a desire to work hard and invest some time and money in yourself to build the foundations for a new career. We help you start your career journey in programming by firstly ensuring you have the necessary industry recognised certifications and skills required to build a career. We ensure you market yourself properly through a structured career driven cv and LinkedIn profile highlighting your skills, any experience, and relevant transferable skills from other roles. Finally, our tutors will help you create a credible portfolio to demonstrate your skills and abilities to potential new employers. We have many years of experience in helping graduates find their first roles in top UK companies and organisations who need to employ entry-level qualified programming staff that can hit the ground running with up-to-date skills gained from this programme. The programme is specifically designed for individuals with none or limited experience but a real desire to start a career. Therefore, please do not apply if you are already an experienced programmer. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in as little as a few weeks or a few months (see steps 1 to 4 below). Study timings are approximate and assume you can study for a minimum 5 hours per week. Training times will be reduced if you are able to invest more time each week. Stage 1 Learn HTML and CSS ( up to 12 weeks) The first step is completing a selection of professional and industry-recognised courses. We have carefully selected these courses to give you the most out of both your learning and employment journey. HTML Essentials ( up to 6 weeks) CSS Essentials ( up to weeks) Training is delivered through multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes using an online portal enabling you to study online from anywhere you choose. You will also be assigned an expert tutor and a support mentor who will work with you 1-2-1 or in group sessions to provide additional training and support. Once the HTML & CSS courses are complete, your trainer will move you forward to the next stage. Stage 2 Additional Online Training ( up to 12 weeks) The second step includes a selection of more advanced courses to get you up to speed for what is required and relevant for many entry level programming roles and help you get a step ahead. Learn the Command Line ( 1.5 weeks) Learn Git & GitHub ( 1.5 weeks) Learn JavaScript ( 1.5 weeks) Learn Python 3 ( 1.5 weeks) JavaScript forms the foundation of almost everything you see on the Internet. Therefore, this is an essential addition language in building your programming and development foundation. Python is a highly versatile programming language and due to its relatively easy to understand commands now one of the most common programming languages used. You can use it for both small and complex tasks, and it is used across many different industries broadening your scope of opportunity. Step 3 - Building a Portfolio Website Project (1 week) Your tutor will provide you with some exercises and guidelines to help you build your own personalised portfolio. Having a strong portfolio to which demonstrates and showcases your range of skills and ability is essential within a programming career. In addition, we will now provide additional Study Courses for your continued development and broadening of your skills. Completion of these course is voluntary but recommended. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Step 4 Entry Level Coding placement We will now work with you to help you secure your first role in a role utilising your new skills in a coding, programming, or web development role. There are many entry level roles where your newly learned skills can be applied meaning a vast array of opportunities are now available to you. Examples of some of these are listed below: - Junior Developer Website Support Developer Junior Web Developer Content Editor Wordpress Developer Junior Software Developer Junior Front or Back End Development Development Support We have been helping career changers and new career seekers gain new careers since 2009 and we are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT/ British Computer Society) to ensure we provide the highest levels of training. We also have a 4.9 Trustpilot rating and numerous testimonials available on our website. Our money back Job Guarantee Due to our success and confidence in the results we deliver, and the skills shortage for entry-level coding staff we guarantee you will secure a job upon completion of your study programme, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. This is subject to our terms of learning/ terms of business. Qualification for this programme? To ensure we maintain a high level of support for our candidates, we limit spaces to this programme. Apply before the deadline and one of our consultants will speak with you to check your eligibility for the programme.

Principal Rust Engineer London Permanent Hybrid Ncounter is supporting a global investment firm in hiring a Rust Developer to join a highly influential Product team. This group sits at the core of the business, building the distributed platforms, internal services, and compute frameworks that underpin trading, quant research, and large-scale data processing across the organisation. This is a deeply technical engineering role focused on high-performance systems, scalability, and platform reliability. You'll work on foundational technology used by multiple engineering and investment teams, helping to shape the infrastructure powering a world-class trading environment. What you'll do: • Design, build, and maintain scalable distributed systems and internal frameworks using Rust • Develop high-throughput services and tooling used across research and trading platforms • Work closely with investment and technology stakeholders to deliver robust, production-grade solutions • Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from architecture and development through to production support • Drive improvements in platform reliability, frameworks, compute solutions, observability, automation, and engineering standards • Operate within modern containerised and Kubernetes-based environments What we're looking for: • Strong commercial experience with Rust development in complex backend or systems environments • Proven background building distributed systems or large-scale compute platforms • Experience developing and supporting production-grade microservices using Docker and Kubernetes • Strong Linux knowledge and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling • Experience working with large datasets, scalable infrastructure, or high-availability systems • Confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate directly with technical stakeholders • Python exposure would be advantageous This opportunity offers the chance to work on critical internal technology that directly impacts the speed, scalability, and effectiveness of a globally recognised investment platform. If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems and want to work in an environment where technology is genuinely central to the business, apply now for a confidential discussion.

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.

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must hold British Nationality as their primary nationality. Dual Nationals can be considered. Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 4 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed. Join a business at the forefront of innovation, with a lot to offer! A company backed by a record multi-year order book, offering long-term stability and sustained investment, with years of secured work ahead! We're looking for an Algorithm Developer to join a highly collaborative engineering environment working on complex, real-world systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a specialist team focused on developing advanced algorithms that sit at the heart of cutting-edge technology. You'll work on challenging problems, applying mathematical modelling, data science, and modern techniques such as machine learning and AI to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions. This role offers plenty of scope to shape ideas, influence technical direction, and make a real impact. The Company: Invested in your growth - strong development, clear progression, and continuous learning. Global leader - cutting-edge defence innovation with an outstanding culture. Award-winning employer - Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 , Most Loved Organisation . People-first - Investors in People Gold & Wellbeing Platinum. Inclusive & supportive - 10+ employee networks and strong ED&I focus. Forces-friendly - top UK employer for veterans, Armed Forces Covenant Gold. Innovative & growing - work on advanced, international programmes. Flexible & rewarding - great benefits and flexible working. What You'll Be Doing: Designing, developing, and testing mathematical algorithms using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and Python Interpreting technical requirements and translating them into effective algorithmic solutions Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, including software engineers, to ensure seamless implementation Contributing to best practices and influencing how algorithms are developed across the wider team Applying a rigorous, quality-focused approach to problem-solving and development Essential Skills & Experience: Mathematical modelling, analysis, or problem-solving Numerical simulation or data analysis Data science, including machine learning techniques Software development (ideally Python or similar) A degree (or equivalent) in a numerate discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or similar Confidence working with mathematical concepts and applying them to real problems A strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work A proactive mindset with the drive to make an impact and contribute ideas Desirable Experience: Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous. Geospatial data or geographic information systems (GIS) Even If you feel like you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to reach out and apply.

Integration Developer 12-Month FTC Hybrid - 2 Days per Week in London A prestigious London-based organisation is seeking an experienced Integration Developer to join a modern engineering team delivering enterprise-scale, event-driven integration platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge integration and streaming technologies within a complex environment undergoing significant digital transformation. This hands-on backend role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining integrations across enterprise and SaaS systems using modern cloud-native and streaming technologies. Key Responsibilities Develop event-driven integrations and backend services Build connectors, event-processing services, and data pipelines Design scalable integration patterns, schemas, and event flows Develop CDC pipelines and resilient messaging solutions Improve observability through logging, metrics, and tracing Deploy containerised services using Docker and Kubernetes Contribute to architecture, code reviews, and engineering standards Collaborate with developers, data engineers, and stakeholders Technology Stack Kafka / Redpanda Docker & Kubernetes Microsoft Azure REST APIs & webhooks CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code OpenTelemetry, Prometheus & Grafana Required Skills Strong software engineering background Experience building integration or event-driven platforms Kafka, Redpanda, or similar streaming technologies Enterprise system integrations and API design Agile development experience Strong communication and collaboration skills Desirable Skills Go and/or Python CDC pipeline development Azure cloud experience Observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) Experience within regulated environments What's on Offer Hybrid working - 2 days per week in London Salary up to 60,900 Generous pension and holiday allowance Flexible working environment Modern cloud-native technology stack To progress matters. Please send your CV to Laura at (url removed). Services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.

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.

Please note this is a training programme with career placement and fees apply If you are looking to progress a career in computer programming or web development, then this training and placement programme is made for you? Skills shortages in the IT sector are driving the need for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. All you need is a desire to work hard and invest some time and money in yourself to build the foundations for a new career. We help you start your career journey in programming by firstly ensuring you have the necessary industry recognised certifications and skills required to build a career. We ensure you market yourself properly through a structured career driven cv and LinkedIn profile highlighting your skills, any experience, and relevant transferable skills from other roles. Finally, our tutors will help you create a credible portfolio to demonstrate your skills and abilities to potential new employers. We have many years of experience in helping graduates find their first roles in top UK companies and organisations who need to employ entry-level qualified programming staff that can hit the ground running with up-to-date skills gained from this programme. The programme is specifically designed for individuals with none or limited experience but a real desire to start a career. Therefore, please do not apply if you are already an experienced programmer. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in as little as a few weeks or a few months (see steps 1 to 4 below). Study timings are approximate and assume you can study for a minimum 5 hours per week. Training times will be reduced if you are able to invest more time each week. Stage 1 Learn HTML and CSS ( up to 12 weeks) The first step is completing a selection of professional and industry-recognised courses. We have carefully selected these courses to give you the most out of both your learning and employment journey. HTML Essentials ( up to 6 weeks) CSS Essentials ( up to weeks) Training is delivered through multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes using an online portal enabling you to study online from anywhere you choose. You will also be assigned an expert tutor and a support mentor who will work with you 1-2-1 or in group sessions to provide additional training and support. Once the HTML & CSS courses are complete, your trainer will move you forward to the next stage. Stage 2 Additional Online Training ( up to 12 weeks) The second step includes a selection of more advanced courses to get you up to speed for what is required and relevant for many entry level programming roles and help you get a step ahead. Learn the Command Line ( 1.5 weeks) Learn Git & GitHub ( 1.5 weeks) Learn JavaScript ( 1.5 weeks) Learn Python 3 ( 1.5 weeks) JavaScript forms the foundation of almost everything you see on the Internet. Therefore, this is an essential addition language in building your programming and development foundation. Python is a highly versatile programming language and due to its relatively easy to understand commands now one of the most common programming languages used. You can use it for both small and complex tasks, and it is used across many different industries broadening your scope of opportunity. Step 3 - Building a Portfolio Website Project (1 week) Your tutor will provide you with some exercises and guidelines to help you build your own personalised portfolio. Having a strong portfolio to which demonstrates and showcases your range of skills and ability is essential within a programming career. In addition, we will now provide additional Study Courses for your continued development and broadening of your skills. Completion of these course is voluntary but recommended. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Step 4 Entry Level Coding placement We will now work with you to help you secure your first role in a role utilising your new skills in a coding, programming, or web development role. There are many entry level roles where your newly learned skills can be applied meaning a vast array of opportunities are now available to you. Examples of some of these are listed below: - Junior Developer Website Support Developer Junior Web Developer Content Editor Wordpress Developer Junior Software Developer Junior Front or Back End Development Development Support We have been helping career changers and new career seekers gain new careers since 2009 and we are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT/ British Computer Society) to ensure we provide the highest levels of training. We also have a 4.9 Trustpilot rating and numerous testimonials available on our website. Our money back Job Guarantee Due to our success and confidence in the results we deliver, and the skills shortage for entry-level coding staff we guarantee you will secure a job upon completion of your study programme, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. This is subject to our terms of learning/ terms of business. Qualification for this programme? To ensure we maintain a high level of support for our candidates, we limit spaces to this programme. Apply before the deadline and one of our consultants will speak with you to check your eligibility for the programme.