Locations: East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. Please click on the link for details. We're recruiting for a Lead Developer here at Justice Digital , to be part of our warm and collaborative Developer Experience team which sits in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). This role aligns against the Lead Developer Role from the Government Digital and Data Framework OCTO sets technical direction across the organisation. It defines standards, shapes platforms and ways of working, and supports teams to build and operate services that are secure, reliable and sustainable. This role focuses on improving how engineers work by defining standards and ensuring they are implemented through shared tooling rather than guidance alone. You will play an integral part in central teams responsible for Developer Experience (DevX) and the Developer Portal, working closely with platform, security and architecture teams. You'll be confident working with other developers on our tech stack and comfortable learning new technologies and systems. We use a variety of different technologies and will work with you to place you in a team that matches your skills, interests and aspirations wherever possible. You will work with user researchers, product managers, designers, delivery managers, technical architects and content specialists who share a vision for improving government through smarter use of technology. You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here . To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog. Our Tech Stack We use a range of technologies and we're looking for people who specialise in one or more of them (Python or Java) and who love learning new languages and frameworks. For example, we might use Python to write our application code, Circle CI or GitHub Actions for CI/CD, Sentry for application monitoring, Kubernetes and Docker to schedule and run our services (read about our Cloud Platform), AWS for most of our infrastructure, GOV.UK Design System for our web interfaces and use Macbook Pros. For front-end development, we value a robust understanding of the underlying web technologies. We value well-maintained, open-source tools that can be used to produce semantic HTML, performant CSS and unobtrusive JavaScript or TypeScript, and we assess all our services against accessibility criteria. We're happy to help you learn our tech stack once you're part of our team, and do not require an exact match in your experience of languages. Check out GitHub for a closer look at the technologies we use, and a complete list of services that we build and maintain. We subscribe to the manifesto for agile software development. Our Community We currently have over 200+ experienced developers who make up the engineering community across the MoJ. You will coach and mentor junior colleagues and take part in informal support networks with your peers. You will be encouraged to play an active role in the engineering community and culture. We take the responsibility of supportive and effective line management very seriously. We will value the skills you bring to the civil service and help you to build on them. When the time is right, we will support moving between teams or government departments to learn different technologies, or take on more responsibility, according to your career goals. Take a look at our developer blog to get a sense of our work and culture. Key Responsibilities This role combines a number of key disciplines in addition to hands-on development and writing code. You will inspire, mentor, coach, manage and lead software developers within a business domain. You will also focus on generating a culture of quality, maintaining balance between building sustainable well architected products and unlocking citizen value early The areas of your responsibility for leadership will shift between people, architecture, development and product strategy, depending on context and need You will contribute to the technical leadership in DevX team, specifically Developer Tooling. There will be opportunity to line manage several Senior Developers as the team expands into Developer Portal. Technical Leadership Taking responsibility for tickets and releasing production ready code Collaborate with Technical Architects and Product Managers to set product direction Collaborate with Technical Architects to help in the design of systems and implementation of coherent and sustainable technical roadmaps Lead discussions with Developers to nurture consensus on technical/team decisions Support backlog refinement, helping plan, define and prioritise actionable tasks for the team Build inclusivity and understanding by promoting strategies to share technical knowledge of our systems with appropriate documentation and other activities Support Delivery Managers in unblocking value where necessary and/or honest representations of effort in an agile environment as the teams learn more Engineering Management Managing, coaching and growing people with a focus on their wellbeing and development Support Delivery Managers in improving team maturity Engineering Profession Work with your local Principal Developer and the wider community to improve and maintain good coding standards and practices Help provide feedback on wider technical strategy of your business unit Share knowledge and build enthusiasm for sharing via activities like brown bags, cooperative workshops, chat discussions and other means Encourage open discussion and drive communities in our primary communication tools Have a mindset for growth and learning looking for emerging technologies, tools and good practice Help build and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture across the development community, growing awareness, inclusivity, and balance Take part in the recruitment and onboarding of other Developers If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential You can demonstrate proven experience of Python or Java. You have experience of software development and writing production ready code. You have experience nurturing a culture of good software practice that makes change easy. You can share evidence of growing your skills in technical leadership, and advocating for your team. You have coached other people. You have contributed towards building a high performing, inclusive team culture. You have experience in delivering better value sooner and safer, through DevOps, XP or other ways of working that lead to agility and collaboration. You enjoy building long-lasting relationships and trust with others. You have proven technical leadership skills. You have grown sustainable teams. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Locations: East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. Please click on the link for details. We're recruiting for a Lead Developer here at Justice Digital , to be part of our warm and collaborative Developer Experience team which sits in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). This role aligns against the Lead Developer Role from the Government Digital and Data Framework OCTO sets technical direction across the organisation. It defines standards, shapes platforms and ways of working, and supports teams to build and operate services that are secure, reliable and sustainable. This role focuses on improving how engineers work by defining standards and ensuring they are implemented through shared tooling rather than guidance alone. You will play an integral part in central teams responsible for Developer Experience (DevX) and the Developer Portal, working closely with platform, security and architecture teams. You'll be confident working with other developers on our tech stack and comfortable learning new technologies and systems. We use a variety of different technologies and will work with you to place you in a team that matches your skills, interests and aspirations wherever possible. You will work with user researchers, product managers, designers, delivery managers, technical architects and content specialists who share a vision for improving government through smarter use of technology. You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here . To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog. Our Tech Stack We use a range of technologies and we're looking for people who specialise in one or more of them (Python or Java) and who love learning new languages and frameworks. For example, we might use Python to write our application code, Circle CI or GitHub Actions for CI/CD, Sentry for application monitoring, Kubernetes and Docker to schedule and run our services (read about our Cloud Platform), AWS for most of our infrastructure, GOV.UK Design System for our web interfaces and use Macbook Pros. For front-end development, we value a robust understanding of the underlying web technologies. We value well-maintained, open-source tools that can be used to produce semantic HTML, performant CSS and unobtrusive JavaScript or TypeScript, and we assess all our services against accessibility criteria. We're happy to help you learn our tech stack once you're part of our team, and do not require an exact match in your experience of languages. Check out GitHub for a closer look at the technologies we use, and a complete list of services that we build and maintain. We subscribe to the manifesto for agile software development. Our Community We currently have over 200+ experienced developers who make up the engineering community across the MoJ. You will coach and mentor junior colleagues and take part in informal support networks with your peers. You will be encouraged to play an active role in the engineering community and culture. We take the responsibility of supportive and effective line management very seriously. We will value the skills you bring to the civil service and help you to build on them. When the time is right, we will support moving between teams or government departments to learn different technologies, or take on more responsibility, according to your career goals. Take a look at our developer blog to get a sense of our work and culture. Key Responsibilities This role combines a number of key disciplines in addition to hands-on development and writing code. You will inspire, mentor, coach, manage and lead software developers within a business domain. You will also focus on generating a culture of quality, maintaining balance between building sustainable well architected products and unlocking citizen value early The areas of your responsibility for leadership will shift between people, architecture, development and product strategy, depending on context and need You will contribute to the technical leadership in DevX team, specifically Developer Tooling. There will be opportunity to line manage several Senior Developers as the team expands into Developer Portal. Technical Leadership Taking responsibility for tickets and releasing production ready code Collaborate with Technical Architects and Product Managers to set product direction Collaborate with Technical Architects to help in the design of systems and implementation of coherent and sustainable technical roadmaps Lead discussions with Developers to nurture consensus on technical/team decisions Support backlog refinement, helping plan, define and prioritise actionable tasks for the team Build inclusivity and understanding by promoting strategies to share technical knowledge of our systems with appropriate documentation and other activities Support Delivery Managers in unblocking value where necessary and/or honest representations of effort in an agile environment as the teams learn more Engineering Management Managing, coaching and growing people with a focus on their wellbeing and development Support Delivery Managers in improving team maturity Engineering Profession Work with your local Principal Developer and the wider community to improve and maintain good coding standards and practices Help provide feedback on wider technical strategy of your business unit Share knowledge and build enthusiasm for sharing via activities like brown bags, cooperative workshops, chat discussions and other means Encourage open discussion and drive communities in our primary communication tools Have a mindset for growth and learning looking for emerging technologies, tools and good practice Help build and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture across the development community, growing awareness, inclusivity, and balance Take part in the recruitment and onboarding of other Developers If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential You can demonstrate proven experience of Python or Java. You have experience of software development and writing production ready code. You have experience nurturing a culture of good software practice that makes change easy. You can share evidence of growing your skills in technical leadership, and advocating for your team. You have coached other people. You have contributed towards building a high performing, inclusive team culture. You have experience in delivering better value sooner and safer, through DevOps, XP or other ways of working that lead to agility and collaboration. You enjoy building long-lasting relationships and trust with others. You have proven technical leadership skills. You have grown sustainable teams. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance.
Principal Software Developer C++ and Rust - is required by highly successful and fast growing technology consultancy. They build data, AI and software solutions for clients in a broad range of industries, working on demanding problems in challenging environments. The role They are looking for a Principal Software Developer to lead delivery on demanding software projects click apply for full job details
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Principal Software Developer C++ and Rust - is required by highly successful and fast growing technology consultancy. They build data, AI and software solutions for clients in a broad range of industries, working on demanding problems in challenging environments. The role They are looking for a Principal Software Developer to lead delivery on demanding software projects click apply for full job details
Principal Software Developer - C++ and Rust - is required by highly successful and fast growing technology consultancy. They build data, AI and software solutions for clients in a broad range of industries, working on demanding problems in challenging environments. The role They are looking for a Principal Software Developer to lead delivery on demanding software projects. This role is focused on C++ and Rust development. This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who wants to stay close to the code. You'll lead a team of 6 to 12 engineers, own delivery end to end, and spend a meaningful share of your time writing code, reviewing designs, and unblocking the team. It's a delivery role, not a strategy role. You'll shape how we build things and how the team grows around you. Responsibilities Lead the delivery of complex software projects Work alongside other leads to set direction for the defence function Stay hands-on: set technical direction, design software and write code, leaning in where needed Mentor engineers across experience levels Plan and estimate delivery, manage technical debt, and make pragmatic trade-offs between speed, quality and long-term maintainability Work directly with clients to shape requirements, manage expectations and build trust Run code and design reviews, set the bar for quality, and hold the team to it Embed strong testing practices in the team's workflow, from unit tests through to integration and acceptance testing What makes a great candidate A track record of technically leading complex software deliveries Excellent programming skills in C++ or Rust Experience of modern end-to-end software engineering workflows, including requirements management, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance Experience integrating AI-assisted tools into development workflows without compromising on quality, security or compliance Experience developing for Linux, ideally with exposure to industrial computing platforms, single-board computers or Real Time environments A leader who enjoys delivery and makes the engineers around them better Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and making decisions with incomplete information Excellent communicator, equally at home in a code review, a client meeting, or a one-to-one with a junior engineer Strong academic foundations, typically a first-class degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics from a leading university Experience in defence or national security is a strong plus Why join them Work alongside high-calibre colleagues from organisations known for engineering excellence High-impact work on complex problems with direct consequences for clients A flat structure and a small, growing team, where you'll help shape how we work Newcastle base with international exposure across our global office network 25 days' holiday allowance plus bank holidays Matching pension contributions up to 6% Private health insurance through Bupa Discretionary bonus Excellent training and career development opportunities exist for the right candidate. Basic salary £90-130,000 + bonus + excellent benefits Based Newcastle upon Tyne
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Principal Software Developer - C++ and Rust - is required by highly successful and fast growing technology consultancy. They build data, AI and software solutions for clients in a broad range of industries, working on demanding problems in challenging environments. The role They are looking for a Principal Software Developer to lead delivery on demanding software projects. This role is focused on C++ and Rust development. This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who wants to stay close to the code. You'll lead a team of 6 to 12 engineers, own delivery end to end, and spend a meaningful share of your time writing code, reviewing designs, and unblocking the team. It's a delivery role, not a strategy role. You'll shape how we build things and how the team grows around you. Responsibilities Lead the delivery of complex software projects Work alongside other leads to set direction for the defence function Stay hands-on: set technical direction, design software and write code, leaning in where needed Mentor engineers across experience levels Plan and estimate delivery, manage technical debt, and make pragmatic trade-offs between speed, quality and long-term maintainability Work directly with clients to shape requirements, manage expectations and build trust Run code and design reviews, set the bar for quality, and hold the team to it Embed strong testing practices in the team's workflow, from unit tests through to integration and acceptance testing What makes a great candidate A track record of technically leading complex software deliveries Excellent programming skills in C++ or Rust Experience of modern end-to-end software engineering workflows, including requirements management, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance Experience integrating AI-assisted tools into development workflows without compromising on quality, security or compliance Experience developing for Linux, ideally with exposure to industrial computing platforms, single-board computers or Real Time environments A leader who enjoys delivery and makes the engineers around them better Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and making decisions with incomplete information Excellent communicator, equally at home in a code review, a client meeting, or a one-to-one with a junior engineer Strong academic foundations, typically a first-class degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics from a leading university Experience in defence or national security is a strong plus Why join them Work alongside high-calibre colleagues from organisations known for engineering excellence High-impact work on complex problems with direct consequences for clients A flat structure and a small, growing team, where you'll help shape how we work Newcastle base with international exposure across our global office network 25 days' holiday allowance plus bank holidays Matching pension contributions up to 6% Private health insurance through Bupa Discretionary bonus Excellent training and career development opportunities exist for the right candidate. Basic salary £90-130,000 + bonus + excellent benefits Based Newcastle upon Tyne
Staff Engineer / Principal Engineer / Lead Engineer - Full Stack Hybrid working : On-site one day per week (depending on your location) Summary: Lead Forensics is a leading UK based SAAS company with products in the B2B sales and marketing space. We're seeking a Staff level full stack Software Engineer / Software Developer to join our expanding teams that build our customer facing products. You'll be technically leading work; from requirements capture and initial design, through to full implementation, iterating quickly on our modern tech stack ( NodeJS microservices, Vue, Redis, SQL Server and SingleStore ) and deploying code daily to production (in AWS) following the DevSecOps methodology as we respond rapidly to customer requirements. Current and production grade TypeScript fluency (approx. 5+ years experience) is necessary for this particular position. Key Responsibilities : Working with stakeholders on initial solution design, scoping and system design. Spiking areas of uncertainty in designs and building POCs as required. Work with our Product Teams to help break down work into deliverable Epics and Stories. Turning user stories into code running in production as a high performing individual contributor lead developer and embedded architect in an Agentic AI environment. Ensuring the quality, maintainability and operability of code. Supporting the product that the team has built as it runs in production and resolving issues. Responsible for the design, architecture and implementation decisions for the product. What you will bring : Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including competencies to work directly with customers. Experience developing with clean code, SOLID principals and design patterns. Experience across all areas of full stack development, ideally developing large scale SaaS platforms. Experience of working in a mature CI/CD environment, continuously deploying stories every day, following the DevSecOps methodology. A strong general aptitude for programming and problem solving. You'll need to pick up new tools and techniques quickly and use them to solve problems. Our ideal candidate will also be able to show: A forward-thinking approach to accelerating production quality software development using AI (professional or personal). Experience with automated testing and quality assurance. An understanding of how to build systems that perform well at scale. Enthusiasm for building secure systems and implementing security best practices. Enthusiasm for driving high standards in software development and working with like-minded people towards achieving ever higher levels of efficiency and performance. A technical/computer science degree or equivalent professional experience. What we offer in return : An entrepreneurial environment built on ownership, accountability, autonomy and trust Employment with a fast-growing UK SaaS company; with hybrid or remote working. Competitive salary and benefits. Be part of a fantastic company culture; we all display our Company DNA's, foster a "One Team" and 'Growth' mentality. Give back to the wider community with volunteer days, fundraisers and charity.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Staff Engineer / Principal Engineer / Lead Engineer - Full Stack Hybrid working : On-site one day per week (depending on your location) Summary: Lead Forensics is a leading UK based SAAS company with products in the B2B sales and marketing space. We're seeking a Staff level full stack Software Engineer / Software Developer to join our expanding teams that build our customer facing products. You'll be technically leading work; from requirements capture and initial design, through to full implementation, iterating quickly on our modern tech stack ( NodeJS microservices, Vue, Redis, SQL Server and SingleStore ) and deploying code daily to production (in AWS) following the DevSecOps methodology as we respond rapidly to customer requirements. Current and production grade TypeScript fluency (approx. 5+ years experience) is necessary for this particular position. Key Responsibilities : Working with stakeholders on initial solution design, scoping and system design. Spiking areas of uncertainty in designs and building POCs as required. Work with our Product Teams to help break down work into deliverable Epics and Stories. Turning user stories into code running in production as a high performing individual contributor lead developer and embedded architect in an Agentic AI environment. Ensuring the quality, maintainability and operability of code. Supporting the product that the team has built as it runs in production and resolving issues. Responsible for the design, architecture and implementation decisions for the product. What you will bring : Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including competencies to work directly with customers. Experience developing with clean code, SOLID principals and design patterns. Experience across all areas of full stack development, ideally developing large scale SaaS platforms. Experience of working in a mature CI/CD environment, continuously deploying stories every day, following the DevSecOps methodology. A strong general aptitude for programming and problem solving. You'll need to pick up new tools and techniques quickly and use them to solve problems. Our ideal candidate will also be able to show: A forward-thinking approach to accelerating production quality software development using AI (professional or personal). Experience with automated testing and quality assurance. An understanding of how to build systems that perform well at scale. Enthusiasm for building secure systems and implementing security best practices. Enthusiasm for driving high standards in software development and working with like-minded people towards achieving ever higher levels of efficiency and performance. A technical/computer science degree or equivalent professional experience. What we offer in return : An entrepreneurial environment built on ownership, accountability, autonomy and trust Employment with a fast-growing UK SaaS company; with hybrid or remote working. Competitive salary and benefits. Be part of a fantastic company culture; we all display our Company DNA's, foster a "One Team" and 'Growth' mentality. Give back to the wider community with volunteer days, fundraisers and charity.
Staff Engineer / Principal Engineer / Lead Engineer - Full Stack UK Remote, moving to Hybrid : On-site one day per week (cadence depending on your location). Other locations / options available. Summary: Lead Forensics is a leading UK based SAAS company with products in the B2B sales and marketing space. We're seeking a Staff level full stack Software Engineer / Software Developer to join our expanding teams that build our customer facing products. You'll be technically leading work; from requirements capture and initial design, through to full implementation, iterating quickly on our modern tech stack ( NodeJS microservices, Vue, Redis, SQL Server and SingleStore ) and deploying code daily to production (in AWS) following the DevSecOps methodology as we respond rapidly to customer requirements. Current and production grade TypeScript fluency (approx. 5+ years experience) is necessary for this particular position. Key Responsibilities : Working with stakeholders on initial solution design, scoping and system design. Spiking areas of uncertainty in designs and building POCs as required. Work with our Product Teams to help break down work into deliverable Epics and Stories. Turning user stories into code running in production as a high performing individual contributor lead developer and embedded architect in an Agentic AI environment. Ensuring the quality, maintainability and operability of code. Supporting the product that the team has built as it runs in production and resolving issues. Responsible for the design, architecture and implementation decisions for the product. What you will bring : Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including competencies to work directly with customers. Experience developing with clean code, SOLID principals and design patterns. Experience across all areas of full stack development, ideally developing large scale SaaS platforms. Experience of working in a mature CI/CD environment, continuously deploying stories every day, following the DevSecOps methodology. A strong general aptitude for programming and problem solving. You'll need to pick up new tools and techniques quickly and use them to solve problems. Our ideal candidate will also be able to show: A forward-thinking approach to accelerating production quality software development using AI (professional or personal). Experience with automated testing and quality assurance. An understanding of how to build systems that perform well at scale. Enthusiasm for building secure systems and implementing security best practices. Enthusiasm for driving high standards in software development and working with like-minded people towards achieving ever higher levels of efficiency and performance. A technical/computer science degree or equivalent professional experience. What we offer in return : An entrepreneurial environment built on ownership, accountability, autonomy and trust Employment with a fast-growing UK SaaS company; initially remote working. Competitive salary and benefits. Be part of a fantastic company culture; we all display our Company DNA's, foster a "One Team" and 'Growth' mentality. Give back to the wider community with volunteer days, fundraisers and charity.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Staff Engineer / Principal Engineer / Lead Engineer - Full Stack UK Remote, moving to Hybrid : On-site one day per week (cadence depending on your location). Other locations / options available. Summary: Lead Forensics is a leading UK based SAAS company with products in the B2B sales and marketing space. We're seeking a Staff level full stack Software Engineer / Software Developer to join our expanding teams that build our customer facing products. You'll be technically leading work; from requirements capture and initial design, through to full implementation, iterating quickly on our modern tech stack ( NodeJS microservices, Vue, Redis, SQL Server and SingleStore ) and deploying code daily to production (in AWS) following the DevSecOps methodology as we respond rapidly to customer requirements. Current and production grade TypeScript fluency (approx. 5+ years experience) is necessary for this particular position. Key Responsibilities : Working with stakeholders on initial solution design, scoping and system design. Spiking areas of uncertainty in designs and building POCs as required. Work with our Product Teams to help break down work into deliverable Epics and Stories. Turning user stories into code running in production as a high performing individual contributor lead developer and embedded architect in an Agentic AI environment. Ensuring the quality, maintainability and operability of code. Supporting the product that the team has built as it runs in production and resolving issues. Responsible for the design, architecture and implementation decisions for the product. What you will bring : Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including competencies to work directly with customers. Experience developing with clean code, SOLID principals and design patterns. Experience across all areas of full stack development, ideally developing large scale SaaS platforms. Experience of working in a mature CI/CD environment, continuously deploying stories every day, following the DevSecOps methodology. A strong general aptitude for programming and problem solving. You'll need to pick up new tools and techniques quickly and use them to solve problems. Our ideal candidate will also be able to show: A forward-thinking approach to accelerating production quality software development using AI (professional or personal). Experience with automated testing and quality assurance. An understanding of how to build systems that perform well at scale. Enthusiasm for building secure systems and implementing security best practices. Enthusiasm for driving high standards in software development and working with like-minded people towards achieving ever higher levels of efficiency and performance. A technical/computer science degree or equivalent professional experience. What we offer in return : An entrepreneurial environment built on ownership, accountability, autonomy and trust Employment with a fast-growing UK SaaS company; initially remote working. Competitive salary and benefits. Be part of a fantastic company culture; we all display our Company DNA's, foster a "One Team" and 'Growth' mentality. Give back to the wider community with volunteer days, fundraisers and charity.
Step into a world where innovation meets impact. This Principal Software Engineer role offers you the chance to be a part of cutting-edge defence technology, driving advancements that redefine security and protect lives. Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, you'll lead projects that make a real difference, while enjoying excellent benefits such as private medical cover, flexible working hours, and participation in an annual bonus scheme. If you're ready to shape the future of defence systems by leading the design, architecture, and delivery of secure embedded and application software within advanced cyber and defence programmes. You ll work across the full software lifecycle from requirements and system design through to implementation, testing, and deployment while ensuring high standards in performance, security, and reliability. The position includes technical leadership of small engineering teams, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to multiple concurrent projects with varying scales and complexity. You ll apply modern development practices such as object-oriented design, DevSecOps, and continuous integration, while also supporting bids, cost estimation, and technical reviews. Strong experience in C/C++, embedded systems, and software engineering best practices is essential. The role requires working in highly regulated environments, including handling sensitive information and meeting strict security standards. Candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance, reflecting the critical nature of the work. Overall, this is a senior-level engineering role combining hands-on development with leadership and strategic technical input What You Will Do: - Architect, design, develop, and test embedded and application software, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables. - Apply object-oriented design techniques to enable efficient code re-use and integration with testing frameworks. - Review system design artefacts to derive software requirements and architecture that align with high-level system objectives. - Develop and maintain knowledge of best practices in software development, including TDD/BDD, DevSecOps, and secure coding standards. - Mentor junior engineers, provide technical leadership, and contribute to the improvement of tools, processes, and techniques. - Generate technical proposals and accurate estimates for bids and projects, ensuring cost and schedule adherence. What You Will Bring: - A degree in engineering, mathematics, or a science-based subject, or equivalent experience. - Significant experience in embedded product development, including bare-metal and RTOSes such as Linux or ThreadX. - Expertise in programming languages like C and C++, with a strong grasp of object-oriented design and design patterns. - Familiarity with software testing, defensive coding standards, and tools for version control and automated testing. - A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. This Principal Software Engineer role is instrumental in delivering innovative cryptographic and key management solutions that ensure secure communication for customers worldwide. By contributing to the development of advanced defence systems, you'll play a vital role in shaping the company's mission to provide trusted, pioneering technology. Location: Based in fulltime onsite in Maidenhead Interested?: Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in the defence industry. Apply today to become a Principal Software Engineer and take the next step in your professional journey. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
Step into a world where innovation meets impact. This Principal Software Engineer role offers you the chance to be a part of cutting-edge defence technology, driving advancements that redefine security and protect lives. Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, you'll lead projects that make a real difference, while enjoying excellent benefits such as private medical cover, flexible working hours, and participation in an annual bonus scheme. If you're ready to shape the future of defence systems by leading the design, architecture, and delivery of secure embedded and application software within advanced cyber and defence programmes. You ll work across the full software lifecycle from requirements and system design through to implementation, testing, and deployment while ensuring high standards in performance, security, and reliability. The position includes technical leadership of small engineering teams, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to multiple concurrent projects with varying scales and complexity. You ll apply modern development practices such as object-oriented design, DevSecOps, and continuous integration, while also supporting bids, cost estimation, and technical reviews. Strong experience in C/C++, embedded systems, and software engineering best practices is essential. The role requires working in highly regulated environments, including handling sensitive information and meeting strict security standards. Candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance, reflecting the critical nature of the work. Overall, this is a senior-level engineering role combining hands-on development with leadership and strategic technical input What You Will Do: - Architect, design, develop, and test embedded and application software, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables. - Apply object-oriented design techniques to enable efficient code re-use and integration with testing frameworks. - Review system design artefacts to derive software requirements and architecture that align with high-level system objectives. - Develop and maintain knowledge of best practices in software development, including TDD/BDD, DevSecOps, and secure coding standards. - Mentor junior engineers, provide technical leadership, and contribute to the improvement of tools, processes, and techniques. - Generate technical proposals and accurate estimates for bids and projects, ensuring cost and schedule adherence. What You Will Bring: - A degree in engineering, mathematics, or a science-based subject, or equivalent experience. - Significant experience in embedded product development, including bare-metal and RTOSes such as Linux or ThreadX. - Expertise in programming languages like C and C++, with a strong grasp of object-oriented design and design patterns. - Familiarity with software testing, defensive coding standards, and tools for version control and automated testing. - A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. This Principal Software Engineer role is instrumental in delivering innovative cryptographic and key management solutions that ensure secure communication for customers worldwide. By contributing to the development of advanced defence systems, you'll play a vital role in shaping the company's mission to provide trusted, pioneering technology. Location: Based in fulltime onsite in Maidenhead Interested?: Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in the defence industry. Apply today to become a Principal Software Engineer and take the next step in your professional journey. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Senior Transport Planner - Development Planning - Southampton Are you looking to take the next step in your transport planning career? As a Senior Transport Planner specialising in Development Planning, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative transport solutions that support new developments and shape sustainable growth across Southampton and the wider region. This is an opportunity to work on projects that directly influence how communities live, work, and travel. You'll be part of a leading consultancy with a strong track record in development planning. The team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and supportive, giving you the chance to work on diverse and challenging projects across residential, commercial, and regeneration schemes. Here, you'll be trusted to make an impact while continuing to progress your career. In this Senior Transport Planner position, you will: Prepare and deliver transport assessments, travel plans, and feasibility studies to support planning applications. Provide technical input on the design and appraisal of transport infrastructure. Liaise with developers, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure projects run smoothly. Use industry-standard software such as TRICS, LinSig, and Junctions to model traffic impacts and propose solutions. Guide and mentor junior colleagues, sharing your expertise in development planning. To succeed as a Senior Transport Planner, you will bring: Experience within a transport consultancy, ideally focused on development planning. Strong knowledge of planning legislation, transport policy, and industry best practice. Competence with transport planning and modelling tools. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to manage multiple projects effectively, meeting deadlines and client expectations. You'll receive a competitive salary alongside a flexible benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension contributions, and ongoing professional development support. As a valued Senior Transport Planner, you'll also benefit from hybrid working arrangements, enabling you to balance office collaboration in Southampton with home working. This is more than just a job - it's a clear pathway to career progression. With structured development opportunities, you'll have the support to step into a Principal Transport Planner role and beyond as you continue to grow within the business. If you're ready to make your mark as a Senior Transport Planner in Development Planning, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take your next career step forward in Southampton. If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Senior Transport Planner - Development Planning - Southampton Are you looking to take the next step in your transport planning career? As a Senior Transport Planner specialising in Development Planning, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative transport solutions that support new developments and shape sustainable growth across Southampton and the wider region. This is an opportunity to work on projects that directly influence how communities live, work, and travel. You'll be part of a leading consultancy with a strong track record in development planning. The team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and supportive, giving you the chance to work on diverse and challenging projects across residential, commercial, and regeneration schemes. Here, you'll be trusted to make an impact while continuing to progress your career. In this Senior Transport Planner position, you will: Prepare and deliver transport assessments, travel plans, and feasibility studies to support planning applications. Provide technical input on the design and appraisal of transport infrastructure. Liaise with developers, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure projects run smoothly. Use industry-standard software such as TRICS, LinSig, and Junctions to model traffic impacts and propose solutions. Guide and mentor junior colleagues, sharing your expertise in development planning. To succeed as a Senior Transport Planner, you will bring: Experience within a transport consultancy, ideally focused on development planning. Strong knowledge of planning legislation, transport policy, and industry best practice. Competence with transport planning and modelling tools. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to manage multiple projects effectively, meeting deadlines and client expectations. You'll receive a competitive salary alongside a flexible benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension contributions, and ongoing professional development support. As a valued Senior Transport Planner, you'll also benefit from hybrid working arrangements, enabling you to balance office collaboration in Southampton with home working. This is more than just a job - it's a clear pathway to career progression. With structured development opportunities, you'll have the support to step into a Principal Transport Planner role and beyond as you continue to grow within the business. If you're ready to make your mark as a Senior Transport Planner in Development Planning, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take your next career step forward in Southampton. If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
