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A software-led business is looking for a Software Architect to bring structure, coherence and long-term direction to a complex platform environment. This is an individual contributor role for someone who can work across engineering, product, infrastructure and security teams to shape architectural standards, guide technical decisions and support wider platform consolidation. Software Architect Uxbridge, West London - Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office Up to 90,000 + benefits The business has a broad technology landscape, with multiple systems, services, integrations and data capabilities that need to evolve in a more consistent, scalable and maintainable way. Your role will be to help define what good looks like, create clearer architectural boundaries and support engineering teams in making decisions that work both now and in the future. What you'll be doing You'll provide architectural leadership across software platforms, services, integrations and cloud-based systems. This will include: Defining architectural principles, standards and target-state designs Supporting platform consolidation and reducing unnecessary duplication Reviewing significant technical changes and guiding solution design Helping define clear service boundaries, ownership models and integration patterns Ensuring security, resilience, observability and scalability are considered from the outset Identifying architectural risks, technical debt and platform constraints Working closely with engineering and product leadership on major technical decisions Influencing engineering teams through technical credibility, clarity and pragmatic decision-making This is not a hands-on development role day to day. It is primarily focused on architecture, design review, technical direction and influencing through engineering teams. What we're looking for You'll need a strong background in software architecture, ideally within a SaaS, product or platform-led environment. You should be comfortable working across complex systems and helping teams move towards a more coherent platform architecture. Essential experience includes: Software architecture across complex platforms or distributed systems SaaS, product or platform architecture experience API, integration and service design experience Cloud-based architecture, ideally including Azure Security-by-design, resilience, scalability and operational quality Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders The ability to influence technical direction without relying on direct line management Experience of platform consolidation would be particularly useful. Why this role? This is a good fit for someone who enjoys solving structural technology problems rather than owning a single product or system. You'll be working at platform level, helping the business simplify its architecture, improve ownership and create standards that engineering teams can actually use. The role suits someone pragmatic, credible and senior enough to balance long-term architecture with real-world delivery constraints. Interested? Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Principal / Lead Engineer Python / Cloud / Terraform / IAM / DevOps / infrastructure-as-a-code IaC Rate: Circa 600 - 700 PD (Outside IR35), 6 Months Location: London / Hybrid x2 days We are seeking an experienced Principal / Lead Engineer to join a highly ambitious organisation building a large-scale, mission-critical data and technology platform. This is a unique opportunity to join at the earliest stages of a major programme and play a key role in shaping its technical foundations. Working closely with the CTO and a small team of senior engineers, you will lead the design and implementation of core infrastructure, establish engineering standards and practices, and make architectural decisions that will have long-term strategic impact. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing technology strategy, and creating robust engineering foundations, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact. Role & Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design and implementation of foundational platform infrastructure and engineering capabilities Define architectural patterns, engineering standards, and best practices that will guide future development Partner closely with the CTO and senior stakeholders to make and document key technical decisions Promote secure-by-design principles across all aspects of platform development Establish and maintain core engineering tooling, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing frameworks Platform Engineering Design and implement identity and access management solutions with robust authentication and authorisation controls Build and manage cloud infrastructure using modern infrastructure-as-code approaches Develop audit, workflow, and operational capabilities to support governance and compliance requirements Implement networking, monitoring, and security controls for highly secure environments Evaluate and integrate appropriate open-source technologies and third-party components Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable, resilient, and maintainable distributed systems Collaboration & Team Development Act as a senior technical contributor within a high-performing engineering team Mentor engineers and help establish a strong engineering culture as the organisation grows Collaborate with product, design, and delivery teams to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives Engage with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders where required Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or making significant contributions to complex distributed, cloud-native, or federated systems Strong software engineering expertise in Python, including backend development, automation, and infrastructure tooling Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or equivalent Experience designing and building authentication and authorisation systems, including modern identity standards and policy-based access controls Solid understanding of data storage architectures and the trade-offs between different storage and query patterns Experience establishing CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices within modern software environments Ability to work effectively in fast-moving environments with evolving requirements and limited precedent Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Skills & Experience Experience building secure, highly regulated, or mission-critical platforms Familiarity with federated architectures and distributed data access models Experience designing solutions with strong governance, auditability, and security requirements Knowledge of privacy-preserving technologies and secure computing environments Experience evaluating, adopting, or contributing to open-source technologies Background working within complex stakeholder environments undergoing significant transformation

Software Engineer - C++, C and/or C# Location: Manchester + Hybrid Working From Home Salary: Up to 57,000 DOE + Benefits The Opportunity KO2's client is seeking a Software Engineer to join their established engineering team based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a software developer who enjoys solving technical challenges, working within a collaborative environment, and continuously developing their skills. The role is particularly suited to engineers who have experience developing software for real-world products, embedded systems, or environments where performance, efficiency, and resource management are important considerations. KO2's client has a proven track record of supporting engineers from a range of technical backgrounds and helping them develop new skills whilst working on innovative products. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions. Develop software that forms part of real-world products and systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver reliable and efficient solutions. Participate in code reviews and contribute to software architecture and design discussions. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues. Support continuous improvement of development processes and engineering best practices. What KO2's Client Is Looking For Essential Commercial experience in object-oriented software development. Strong understanding of software engineering principles and development practices. Experience with programming language such as C#, C, C++ Microsoft Visual Studio & git version control. Experience working on software that interacts with hardware, physical products, industrial systems, or embedded platforms, or a genuine interest in moving into this type of environment . Understanding of performance optimisation, efficient memory usage, or development within resource-constrained environments. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. Desirable Experience with embedded software development. Experience working within memory-constrained or performance-critical systems. Experience with C# and .NET technologies. Fieldbus, industrial Ethernet protocols, MQTT Knowledge of modern software development methodologies. Exposure to electronics, industrial automation, instrumentation, IoT, or other product-development environments. The Person KO2's client values attitude, curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as highly as technical capability. They are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including embedded systems, industrial software, games development, and other engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate will enjoy understanding how software interacts with real products and systems and will be motivated by solving complex technical problems. They will be someone who embraces learning opportunities and can grow within a supportive engineering team. What's On Offer Hybrid working, combining home working with time in the Manchester office. A supportive and collaborative engineering environment. Exposure to technically challenging projects and real-world products. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing mentoring and professional development opportunities. Long-term career progression within a growing business. Apply If you're a Software Engineer with experience of, or an interest in, embedded systems, real-world products, or resource-constrained environments, and you're looking for a role where your potential is valued as highly as your current experience, KO2's client would be keen to hear from you.

V06069 DIG PNT Test Engineer Filton 1 position (part time) This role will be 60-80 days over a 6 months period starting in October 2026 Full time on site SC Subject to ITAR Inside IR35 Role Description We are looking to recruit a Test Engineer to conduct comprehensive testing of Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) equipment. This role supports the validation, verification, and performance assessment of PNT systems to ensure operational reliability and compliance with mandated standards. This is a 6-month (0.5 FTE) role commencing October. Flexibility to adjust working days within the week may be required to meet testing schedules. Your primary place of work will be Filton, Bristol, but you will be expected to travel to various UK locations to engage with end-users and conduct test events on a regular basis. It is envisaged there will be up to 3 weeks of overseas travel. Core Duties Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Operate at SFIA Level 4, demonstrating autonomy, influence, and managing complexity in test activities. Create, plan, prepare, and execute test plans and procedures for PNT equipment in accordance with approved technical specifications. Conduct functional, performance, and environmental testing to assess equipment reliability and accuracy. Identify, document, and report faults, anomalies, and deviations from expected performance. Collaborate with engineering, development, and operational teams to support troubleshooting and corrective actions. Produce and maintain detailed test records, logs, and reports to support audit and certification processes. Ensure compliance with relevant safety, security, and quality standards throughout all testing activities. Provide technical input to improve test methodologies and equipment design based on test outcomes. Deliverables Test plans and procedures for each testing phase. Regular progress reports and a final test report summarising findings and recommendations. Documentation of all test results, including anomalies and suggested corrective actions. Miscellaneous Security Check (SC) mandatory. Sole UK national (must not hold a dual nationality passport). Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Knowledge: Good knowledge of antenna radiation pattern modelling and anechoic chamber utilisation. Proficiency in MATLAB modelling software. Skills: Proven experience in testing and validation of navigation, positioning, or timing equipment, preferably A-PNT systems. Strong understanding of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), and related technologies. Competence in test equipment operation, data analysis, and reporting tools. Ability to interpret technical documentation, specifications, and standards. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Effective communication skills for reporting and collaboration

Leading Crypto Trading Client requires an Infrastructure Engineer with Web Scraping, Python and networking tools and Linux. All rounder position will look after Network Virtual Servers, self starter! Aws Networking Infrastructure You are pioneering and innovative and want to be part of the cutting-edge and disruptive crypto currency world You are eager to learn new knowledge in both financial and technical fields You thrive in a non-hierarchical organization with a casual working environment You are flexible and dedicated Team / Role As a Platform Engineer, you will: Act as infrastructure SME for a 24x7x365 globally distributed ethical web scraping function, supporting a multi region high frequency operation Be able to proactively analyze, drive, and own, performance and process improvements along all parts of the chain Collaborate closely with development team in terms of architecture/prioritization Liaise closely and collaboratively with central infrastructure team, in terms of common infrastructure/improving standards across the estate Work effectively in a global multi-cloud set up, in terms of initiating/managing relationships, evaluation/onboarding of new providers, and improving internal processes in line with best-of-breed industry practices Be a Linux/network stack expert and utilise that knowledge in the context of tuning/optimization and production support Support the platform during business hours, and out-of-hours as part of a rota, and proactively chase ways to reduce/design out manual support overhead Required skillset Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a STEM subject from a recognised university Minimum 2 years of solid working experience in an infrastructure, DevOps, or Platform engineer role Production experience in a global cloud environment. Demonstrable AWS and strong networking experience in a multi-region and/or multi-cloud set up is essential. Demonstrable basic development or scripting experience in one or more of the following languages: Bash, Python, Java, C#, Rust, Excel VBA Solid Linux / network stack knowledge, as well as optimization/tuning Nice to haves Containerization (Docker / Kubernetes) in a production environment Monitoring tools in a production environment (Prometheus / Grafana / ELK stack / Splunk) IaC tooling (Terraform, Ansible etc) To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Software Architect 12 month contract Can be based in Newcastle or Guildford Offering 70ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems? Do you have an awareness of DevSecOps? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Software Architect, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and compliance Design scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud-based technologies and tools Identify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategies Work in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers, and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural support Collaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns Ensure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirements Produce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationale Contribute to and support technical and architectural reviews Your skillset may include: Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance constraints, preferably in the geospatial domain A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and supporting engineering teams If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Software Architect 12 month contract Can be based in Newcastle or Guildford Offering 70ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Software Engineer 12 month contract Can be based in Newcastle or Guildford Offering 60ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with Java? Do you have experience in cloud services development? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Develop high-quality, readable, scalable, and easily maintained code, using Java and related technologies, meeting requirements and coding standards Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation that will enhance team velocity Contribute to quality assurance by writing unit and automated tests Conduct design and code reviews to ensure code developed meets coding best practices guidelines, unit testing, security, and scalability and maintainability guidelines Ensure code is sufficiently documented and share knowledge of solutions implemented Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups in a true Agile environment, contributing to agile based estimating Work with the scrum team to meet the sprint commitments Your skillset may include: Java Cloud Services development Unit testing DevSecOps awareness using tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube Red Hat Openshift container platform or Kubernetes Quarkus Framework Front-end development using Angular If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Software Engineer 12 month contract Can be based in Newcastle or Guildford Offering 60ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

We are recruiting a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join our clients reputable Infrastructure Engineering team in Bristol. Our client was stablished in the 2000s and has grown to become a leading independent development consultancy with over 10 offices throughout the UK working across multiple sectors. You can expect to work on large scale urban extensions and strategies for area regeneration to renewable energy and residential schemes. The individual should have experience leading projects and teams, whilst also being comfortable getting hands-on with the technical design and production of drawings and documentation. Consultancy/private sector development background with a bias towards private sector development work is beneficial. What s on offer Hybrid / flexible working Private medical insurance Healthcare plan Uncapped career progression Regular performance / salary reviews What you need to succeed BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or a degree qualification in a related subject plus 5+ years relevant post graduate experience and ideally Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant professional body e.g. ICE. Ability to prepare drawings and calculations for both private and adoptable arrangements applying the relevant principles, design codes and standards. Experience obtaining ordinary watercourse consent with watercourse bodies. Experience obtaining technical approval from key approving authorities is desirable. A good understanding of relevant best practice and guidance. Experience in highway and drainage design using for example Manual for Streets, DMRB, CIRIA SuDS Manual, Sewerage Sector Guidance, and Local Authority design standards is desirable. Numerate and software literate with experience of AutoCAD, 3D modelling software such as Civils3D or similar. Experience with drainage modelling software such as MicroDrainage or similar would be desirable. Ability to manage non-technical project aspects such as contract management including financials, programme and resourcing. Consultancy/private sector development background with a bias towards private sector development work.

We have an opening for a talented Civil Infrastructure Engineer within our clients Basingstoke office. The Development Team is a well-established and high performing discipline within the Planning and Development business who work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities. What s on offer Hybrid working Private medical insurance Life Assurance ICE Chartership support Clear progression path Regular performance reviews The role Contributing to concept studies/strategies/drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction issue. Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients. Being active on several varied projects at any given time. Involvement in client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external). Being responsible for ensuring your tasks are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements. What you need to succeed Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as knowledge of the Development Industry. The ability to use relevant software including Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or PDS. Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects. Awareness of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client s development proposal. The ability to produce with supervision infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings. Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals. Good written and spoken communication skills and are aware of current technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.

QA Automation Engineer Location: Croxley Park, Watford Working Pattern: 4 days onsite, 1 day from home What you'll be doing Designing, building and maintaining automated test solutions to support high-quality software delivery Executing and enhancing existing automation packs while contributing to future automation strategy Working closely with development and product teams to understand requirements and assess automation scope Creating automation test approaches, test data and supporting environmental requirements Identifying, managing and reporting defects, highlighting risks and release impacts Supporting continuous improvement across test processes, tools and frameworks Creating, maintaining and executing automation test packs using tools such as Playwright and TOSCA Analysing requirements and changes to assess automation scope and test approaches Working closely with development, product and wider IT teams to identify defects and improve quality Reporting on defect status, risks and release impacts within agreed timeframes Supporting and mentoring new or seconded members of the test team where required What we need from you Educated to degree level in a computer science-related discipline, or equivalent industry experience Experience creating, maintaining and executing automated test packs Strong understanding of testing practices across Agile and Waterfall environments Knowledge of automation and scripting languages such as C#, .NET, Java or similar Experience using ALM tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira, including CI pipelines ISTQB / ISEB certification (or working towards) Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively A collaborative mindset with a results-driven approach What we can offer you Competitive salary and annual company bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days Staff Discount Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About Howdens Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery and hardware. With over 900 depots across the UK and Europe, we support more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa £2.3bn, and we continue to grow with an ambitious future ahead. We're proud to be recognised as one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, offering a fast-paced, commercial and supportive environment where people can build long-term careers. How to apply We're building a future driven by innovation, service and sustainability. If Howdens sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment and supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please contact (url removed) quoting the job title and location. About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding. INDKSD

Have you had a career break of 12+ months? Do you have 5+ years of commercial experience in industry? Are you ready to re-join the workforce with training and career coaching included? Then you'll want to hear about the UK's leading Returners Programme and how it helps 100+ returners restart their careers every year. Our Returners Programme is specifically designed to support professionals returning to work after a career break. Having restarted over 500 careers since 2016, our Returners Team are here to support you through every stage of the journey, ensuring you have the confidence, skills and opportunity to step back into a successful and rewarding career in business or technology. FDM is a business and technology consultancy that services the industry across five core specialisms. Each of our Practices provides our Returners with a career path in their most suited field, so we can help you develop and build on your previous skills and experience across multiple capabilities. The FDM Practices Software Engineering Change & Transformation IT Operations Data & Analytics Risk, Regulation & Compliance You'll join FDM as a Consultant and provide services to our clients relating to your field and Practice. There are progression opportunities towards Principal Consultant level and the opportunity to explore diverse roles and assignments for a range of global companies in your return to the workforce. Ready to launch the next phase of your career? At FDM, we find driven people from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to your continuous growth, we offer a non-linear career journey with our Skills Lab helping guide you to the future you want. Your skillsets will grow. Clients will value your increased expertise. And your career will thrive exponentially. Minimum qualifications Looking to return to work after a break in your career of 1+ year At least 5 years of previous commercial industry experience A strong aptitude and interest in business and technology Commitment to at least two years of full-time employment with FDM The right to work in the UK Why join us? Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK 'Best Employer'. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Job Title: Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Observability Location: Reading, UK / Hybrid & Remote Options About the Role We are looking for a Lead SRE to design, scale, and operate massive-scale observability systems that keep our global services online and performant. You will join an autonomous team of software engineers focused on solving complex data infrastructure challenges. Key Responsibilities Scale Prometheus metrics infrastructure to handle 100+ million active series . Operate large Elasticsearch clusters holding 2000+TB of data . Grow high-throughput Kafka data pipelines processing hundreds of thousands of events per second. Build custom alerting workflows and self-service APIs for internal engineering teams. Provision cloud and private infrastructure using Terraform . Requirements 5+ years operating mid-to-large distributed systems on Linux VMs or bare-metal machines. 2+ years developing in Go, Python, Ruby, Scala, or Bash. Hands-on experience with Prometheus/Thanos/Cortex, Kafka, the ELK stack, Ansible, or Consul . Comfortable diving into unfamiliar codebases and participating in an on-call rotation. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Engineer to join our team at our Bristol facility to develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems! Salary: up to circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: This particular role is mostly office based (due to workload classification), but there are opportunities to work from home Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative! You will be working with people and technologies at the forefront of European missile systems design, supporting the development of safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on. We offer an encouraging working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. Our teams develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate; part of a large progressive and adaptable company. We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a dedicated group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. We maintain an impactful team culture! What we're looking for from you: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Experience of working with software architecture models. Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Other skills of interest include: Knowledge of Real Time Multi-Threaded Applications Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in other languages such as Ada Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++ Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Engineer Location: Field Based covering mainly sites across Wiltshire and Somerset, with additional travel required across the South of England. Salary: £30,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role As an Engineer, you provide high-quality onsite technical support, contribute to infrastructure and service improvement projects, and act as the first technical escalation point for complex hardware and software issues. You maintain a professional, customer focused approach at all times, especially during challenging or high pressure situations. Skills and Experience: Proven ability to deliver high-quality technical support, resolving a wide range of faults, queries, and incidents in a timely manner. Strong customer service focus, with the ability to communicate confidently, professionally, and effectively with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders. Experience managing and prioritising workloads to meet SLAs, KPIs, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion, working both independently and collaboratively within a team. Demonstrable experience delivering technical projects efficiently and to a consistently high standard. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records, documentation, and task updates within agreed timeframes. Experience following and adhering to structured processes and procedures, ensuring compliance and quality of service delivery. Proactive approach to problem-solving, including identifying additional issues and opportunities for improvement. Ability to respond positively to escalations and adapt to changing priorities and workloads. Experience working in customer-facing or field-based engineering roles is highly desirable. Desirable: Experience working to formal service management frameworks, including SLAs and OLAs. Previous involvement in continuous improvement initiatives, including reviewing and updating processes. Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues, delivering training, or leading tasks when required. This role is subject to a clear standard DBS check being received. Please note that due to the volume of applications, our client may not be able to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview. If they receive a high number of applications, the vacancy may close sooner than advertised. They may also invite candidates to interview before the advertised closing date. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with your length of service. Birthday as additional paid leave. Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance). Private Medical Insurance, including dental. Ongoing training and support. Company sick pay policy. Pension Scheme. Hybrid Working Progression opportunities. Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Our Client Our client has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. They are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. They are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Their core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. They encourage progression within themselves for their colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our client s friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.

Graduate Technical Engineer x 5. Our client is an award-winning technology company developing advanced software platforms used across the UK and internationally. They operate at the intersection of AI, Machine Learning, NLP, IoT, SaaS, and Cloud technologies , and are seeking high-calibre STEM graduates to join as Graduate Technical Engineers , with a structured pathway into Software Engineering. This role offers early exposure to real systems, real clients, and complex enterprise environments . Key Responsibilities Investigate and resolve technical issues across software platforms Support system analysis, diagnostics, and performance improvements Work across cloud-based and enterprise technology environments Assist engineering teams in analysing system behaviour Communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders Contribute to ongoing system and development improvements Technology Exposure Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Natural Language Processing (NLP) SaaS & Cloud platforms IoT / M2M systems Unified Communications & Contact Centre technologies IT Security & Data Infrastructure Future development into: Python JavaScript TypeScript React C# .NET Java C++ Requirements Degree in a STEM discipline (Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Engineering or similar) Minimum 2:1 or above, with A-Levels A-C grades or BTEC Distinctions, Strong academic background Interest in software systems and technology environments Desirable Exposure to programming languages Basic understanding of databases / SQL Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Clear communication ability What's on Offer Structured career path into Software Engineering Exposure to complex, mission-critical systems Opportunity to work within a high-performance technology environment

Application Software Engineer required for long term contract assignment in Bristol Skill and experience required: Experience in developing application-level software (C++, C#, Java or similar). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices. Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous. Defence industry experience is highly advantageous. Overview of the opportunity: The team is implementing a demonstration system for a complex new Command and Control application, which extends existing concepts and logic. If the demonstration is successful, it may develop into a project for a fully operational capability. We're looking for an engineer who enjoys turning system needs into working software, working closely with domain specialists, and delivering capabilities in short timescales. Responsibilities: Application development and testing, including sophisticated business logic. Collaborating with internal algorithm teams to integrate algorithms, implement complex transformation logic, test and verify. Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators. Building and extending components within an existing software application framework and deploying into a virtualised test environment. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

We have an opening for a Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer in one of the UK s leading engineering, environment, and professional services consultancies, recognised for delivering innovative, sustainable, and future-ready solutions across the built and natural environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a consultancy who are well involved on many of the UK s most high-profile and complex infrastructure projects, spanning transportation, land development, water, energy, and urban regeneration. The company places strong emphasis on technical excellence, digital innovation, and sustainability, including its commitment to achieving net-zero goals and integrating climate-resilient strategies into project delivery. You ll have opportunities to contribute to flagship UK infrastructure schemes, guide junior engineers, engage directly with clients and stakeholders, and help deliver civil engineering solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. What s on offer Hybrid working High-street discounts Tech scheme Private medical insurance Clear career development with ICE Training support Health and wellness opportunities Holiday buy back scheme The role Leading day to day technical delivery of civil engineering consultancy services to support our clients through all stages of the project life cycle from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, and construction. Bringing expertise in drainage, SuDS, flood risk, highways, streetscape, earthworks, and utilities to all types of land, property and infrastructure development projects across all sectors and clients. Being active on several varied multi-disciplinary project/client accounts at any given time. You will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will be expected to provide guidance and support as appropriate. Involvement in high profile client engagement, stakeholder management, design team collaboration (both internal and with other external multidisciplinary professionals), and project management Being responsible for, or actively engaged in, ensuring your projects are delivered within budget, on programme, and to the required quality for technical and legal compliance. What you need to succeed Knowledge of, and experience in highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as a working knowledge of the Development Industry Knowledge of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client s development proposal Knowledge of the financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering both large and small projects Postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and are at least nearing Chartership or have equivalent commercial experience and responsibility. The ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals Aware of current and emerging technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability The ability to use or direct and check the use of relevant software including InfoDrainage, Civils 3D and/or PDS Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects

Job Title Infrastructure Engineer Location Swinton, Manchester wih potential for hybrid working Reports to (direct) Head of Infrastructure Salary £45-50k p.a., pension, 24 days holidays Our client, a UK based consulting company, has established an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer to work with the infrastructure team to implement, maintain, optimise and support multi-site Infrastructure on-prem and, potentially in the cloud. Candidates will: - utilise expertise with Windows Servers, Azure cloud, VMware hypervisors and SAN storage to maintain business continuity. - take part in incident escalations to recover or prevent business disruptions. - Proactively assist in capacity, disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Roles and Responsibilities Work with and be part of the infrastructure team to ensure business objectives are achieved. Implement, manage and support the internal IT Infrastructure at an enterprise level. Proactively support the business and ensure hardware and software systems are patched and up to date. Daily use of the company ticketing system to respond, communicate and document incidents, problems and service requests in a timely and professional manner. Create, update and maintain installation, implementation, maintenance and configuration documentation as needed. Support the wider business by ensuring system performance, uptime, customer SLA's and internal metrics are met. Abide by and comply with company compliance standards, policies, guidelines and or procedures. Support multiple environments; on-prem office, datacentre, virtual environments, networks, physical and or cloud solutions as required. Participate in paid out of hours support as part of the On-call rota. Occasional travel required between offices and datacentres. Required skills, knowledge & experience Possess at least 5 years experience in a hands-on enterprise Infrastructure support role. Excellent understanding and experience managing Active Directory. Certified in at least one of the following: MCSA Windows server VCP Cloud Foundation Azure Administrator Associate Ability to attain relevant security clearance (SC clearance). Working knowledge of HA, DR and N+1 enterprise architecture. Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills. Must be able to work under pressure. Ability to research and recommend solutions for technical issues. Must stay current in knowledge of IT technologies, solutions and best practices. Working experience with Azure cloud platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills. Be able to communicate complex technical details to a non-technical audience. Desirable skills, knowledge & experience: Certified in one of the following: CCNA, MCSE, VCP Datacentre and or Azure Architect. Experience with SQL and clusters. SAN and storage management experience. Windows Cluster management experience. Administration of Load balancers. Knowledge of Infrastructure and application security.

Test Quality Assurance Engineer - Walsall Opportunity: Are you a Test Engineer with experience of working on medical device products? Does your experience include both software and hardware testing? Want to work for a growing medical device development company? If yes then this is the role for you. Your role as a Test Quality Assurance Engineer based in Walsall will involve designing, implementing, and performing product quality test procedures for both software and hardware on the companies medical device products. You will be responsible for understanding the product requirements and its features, designing test procedures and data to test the medical device product. You will be the last line of defense before the products are released to the market. Duties and responsibilities include: Attending meetings with the design team to understand the product details (for example: intended use, requirements, software design, and hardware design). Developing test strategies. Writing test plans and creating test cases for the products both software and hardware. Analysing opportunities and implementing automated testing. Reporting product quality issues and working with the team in resolving the issues. Ensuring all tests and procedures meet the company s Quality Management System and Regulatory standards. Preparing test reports for regulatory submission. This is a full time permanent job opportunity based in Walsall paying an excellent salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum and great benefits such as 23 days holidays plus bank holidays on top, Insights Bonus scheme, cycle to work scheme, Life insurance and much more. Skills: To apply for the role of Test Engineer you will have the following: Bachelor s Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical). Experience in testing software and hardware products. Working knowledge of Medical Products Quality Management System. How to Apply: To apply for this one off opportunity, please send a word copy of your CV to me now by clicking on the Apply button or call me for a confidential chat. Please ensure you have read and agree to our Privacy Policy which can be found on the Quality Start webiste. If this sounds like the role for you or a colleague then please don t hesitate to contact us. If we manage to successfully fill a permanent placement from your recommendation then we will send you a cheque of £300. We also have many incentive schemes for referring contractors/temp staff so please contact us with the referral and we can provide you with more information. For a list of our current vacancies, please visit the Quality Start webiste. If you do not hear from Quality Start within 2 weeks your CV has not been short listed for this role. Quality Start are acting as a specialist recruitment consultancy for this role.

Interim Programme Manager - Next Gen Product Programme Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days per week) Contract Length: 6+ months Role Type: Contract Rate: Up to 675 a day DOE - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead and coordinate a major strategic initiative: the development of our Next Gen product. This role will be instrumental in delivering a complex, multi-workstream programme, ensuring alignment across key teams while operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of the Next Gen programme over an 18-month period Oversee and coordinate multiple workstreams, including: Product Commercial Governance Technology Additional cross-functional teams Act as the central conduit between senior leadership and the wider business Drive programme structure, governance, and delivery discipline across an Agile, iterative development lifecycle Manage shifting priorities and ensure programme momentum in a dynamic environment Facilitate decision-making, escalate risks, and ensure alignment across stakeholders Engage and influence senior stakeholders Build strong relationships across internal teams and with third-party suppliers / delivery partners Ensure delivery remains aligned with strategic objectives, timelines, and quality expectations Key Requirements Experience & Expertise Proven track record as a Programme Manager delivering large-scale, complex programmes Experience in software delivery environments , ideally with Agile Exposure to working with third-party vendors, consultancies, or in-house engineering teams Strong understanding of technical delivery (technical background highly desirable) Experience within Wealth Management or Fintech highly preferred Skills & Competencies Exceptional stakeholder management with the ability to operate confidently at senior levels Strong leadership presence Resilient and able to navigate complexity and challenge constructively Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with changing priorities Strong organisational, governance, and delivery management capabilities Excellent communication and influencing skills Working Model Hybrid working based in London Expected onsite presence: 3 days per week (ideally Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)