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Backend Senior Software Engineer London (Hybrid) 90,000 - 100,000 Here at Data Idols, we're working with an innovative technology business that is scaling a cutting-edge AI-powered platform used by enterprise clients globally. As the platform continues to grow, they're looking for a Backend Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in shaping its future architecture, scalability and technical direction. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team where you'll have genuine influence over architecture, technology decisions, product direction and engineering standards. The Opportunity As a Backend Senior Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of key platform components from design through to deployment, optimisation and ongoing support. Working within a modern cloud-native environment, you'll help design, build and scale the backend services that power an AI-driven platform entering a significant growth phase and supporting an increasingly large enterprise customer base. You'll be solving complex engineering challenges around scalability, performance and reliability, designing distributed systems and building resilient enterprise-grade software that forms the foundation of the platform. This is a highly visible role where you'll collaborate closely with product and engineering leadership to shape technical roadmaps, influence architecture decisions and contribute to the long-term evolution of the platform. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality, resilient software, improving engineering processes and tooling, and driving best practice across development, testing, deployment and monitoring. Skills and Experience Strong commercial experience developing backend software using Python, alongside experience with languages such as Java, Go, Kotlin, C++ or similar Commercial experience with TypeScript Experience building and operating applications within AWS/GCP environments Strong understanding of scalable system design and distributed systems Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practices Experience building resilient, cloud-native, enterprise-grade applications If you're an experienced backend software engineer looking to solve complex technical challenges and help shape a modern cloud-native platform, we'd love to hear from you. Backend Senior Software Engineer

Snowflake Data Engineer - 6 Months - Outside IR35 A growing Data team requires a Senior Data Engineer for an initial 6-month contract. The position is hybrid, outside IR35, and will likely extend long-term due to the amount of work they have in the pipeline. The Role: You will be part of a rapidly growing data team helping to deliver their leading data platform, which is being used by key stakeholders to make better business decisions. They are looking for a data engineer with demonstrable experience with Snowflake, building complex systems to ingest and process large volumes of data. The main tools you will be using day to day are: Snowflake Python SQL DBT AWS You: Our customer is looking for someone well-versed in the above tools/technologies. They also need someone who understands the principles of Data Engineering and is willing to roll up their sleeves, as this project is critical for them. As a Senior member of the team, you are expected to pick up their tooling quickly, work closely with other team members, and help build upon an already industry-leading product. Rate / Process: This role is based in Liverpool City Centre. This is a hybrid role, and they are looking for someone on-site a couple of times a week. The interview process will include a short video call with the Head of Data. Interviews will be held this week and next, starting in the last week of July. Rate-wise, we have between 500 - 550 per day + VAT, depending on experience and availability. If this sounds interesting and relevant to you at this time, please apply straight away and call Andy Weir at Cathcart Technology. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Software Engineer - AI & Business Solutions Salary: £40,000-£60,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: UK Remote or Hybrid Type: Permanent The Opportunity Our client is seeking a Software Engineer to join a growing technology team focused on solving business challenges through software, automation and AI. This is a highly varied role combining hands-on engineering with business engagement. Approximately 60% of your time will focus on designing, building and delivering software solutions, with the remaining 40% spent working directly with stakeholders across finance, operations and other business functions to understand challenges and identify opportunities for improvement. You'll take ownership of problems from discovery through to delivery, running workshops, gathering requirements and developing practical technology solutions that create measurable business impact. Working in small, autonomous teams, you could be developing an internal application one day and collaborating with senior stakeholders to redesign a process or explore AI-driven automation opportunities the next. The role is fully remote or hybrid depending on preference, with occasional travel to UK offices for workshops and collaboration. Key Responsibilities Software Engineering & Delivery (60%) Design, develop and deploy scalable software, integrations and automation solutions. Build systems that improve efficiency, accuracy and user experience. Leverage AI technologies and AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery. Own projects across the full software development life cycle. Contribute to engineering standards, tooling and best practices. Business Engagement & Consulting (40%) Work with stakeholders to understand challenges and identify opportunities. Facilitate discovery sessions, workshops and requirements gathering. Analyse processes and recommend improvements using software, automation and AI. Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions. Build trusted relationships and measure the impact of delivered solutions. About You You're an experienced software engineer who enjoys solving business problems as much as writing code. You're comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences, working in ambiguous environments and turning conversations into effective solutions. You're curious about AI, automation and emerging technologies and excited by the opportunity to influence how technology is adopted across an organisation. Essential Skills & Experience 3+ years' professional software engineering experience. Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C++ or similar. Experience building and deploying production-grade software. Practical use of AI tools and technologies to improve productivity or deliver solutions. Ability to identify opportunities for AI and automation within business processes. Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills. Experience working across the full software development life cycle. Ability to work independently with a high degree of ownership. Willingness to travel occasionally to UK offices. Desirable Experience Experience working with finance, operations or other business-facing teams. Delivery of automation, transformation or process improvement initiatives. Exposure to systems integration, data engineering, Business Intelligence or cloud platforms. Consulting, business analysis or solution design experience. Personal projects, open-source contributions or experimentation with AI. What's On Offer £40,000-£60,000 salary depending on experience. Discretionary bonus scheme. Remote or hybrid working options. Pension, life assurance and wellbeing benefits. Ongoing professional development. High levels of autonomy and ownership. Direct exposure to senior stakeholders. The opportunity to shape the organisation's adoption of AI and emerging technologies. Interested? If you're a software engineer who enjoys combining technology, AI and business problem-solving to deliver meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Senior AI Engineer London Hybrid (3 days per week) Up to £120,000 This is an opportunity to join a growing, data-focused organisation that is investing heavily in AI to drive product innovation and business performance. You will play a key role in designing and building production AI systems, working in a collaborative environment where engineering quality and real-world impact are prioritised. The Company They are a scaling, data-led business with a strong focus on leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance their products and services. With a modern technology stack and a clear roadmap for growth, they are building out their AI capability to support increasingly complex use cases. The culture is collaborative, delivery-focused, and encourages ownership across engineering teams. The Role Design and deploy production-grade AI and machine learning models Build and maintain scalable data and AI pipelines Work closely with data, engineering, and product teams to deliver impactful solutions Contribute to system architecture and engineering best practices Improve model performance, monitoring, and deployment processes Your Skills and Experience Strong commercial experience building and deploying AI and machine learning solutions Advanced proficiency in Python and modern ML libraries and frameworks Experience working with cloud platforms and scalable data systems Understanding of MLOps, model lifecycle, and deployment best practices Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment What They Offer Salary up to £120,000 Hybrid working in London, 3 days per week onsite Opportunity to work on high-impact AI initiatives Modern tooling and a strong engineering culture Clear progression as the team continues to grow

Lead or Senior Broadcast Media Engineer with SDVI/ ingest platforms experience 12 month Contract (Outside IR35 tbc) Approx rate 700pd Hybrid London - Must have right to work in the UK August start / Available within 4/6 weeks Lead / Senior Broadcast Media Engineer with SDVI/ ingest platforms experience. Role requires deep understanding of content ingest workflows - including file-based ingest, transcoding, quality control and metadata processing. Extensive, hands-on experience including workflow design, orchestration configuration and integration within a broadcast supply chain environment. SDVI Rally experience and or similar media workflow systems using python development. Senior or lead engineer background, with hands-on technical delivery experience within complex broadcast or media technology programmes Extensive, hands-on experience with SDVI Rally - including workflow design, orchestration configuration and integration within a broadcast supply chain environment Proven experience leading engineering teams; able to provide both technical direction and hands-on delivery Deep understanding of content ingest workflows - including file-based ingest, transcoding, quality control and metadata processing Familiarity with broader ingest tooling ecosystem (e.g. Signiant, Aspera, Telestream, Cerify) and cloud or hybrid infrastructure in a media context "At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment - it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it's why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you." We also aim to ensure that our entire process is accessible. Please make us aware of any adjustments you may need throughout the selection, interview and general process and we will do all we can to ensure that any barriers are removed for you

Senior ITSM Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance 4 Day weeks are available Senior ITSM Engineer Opportunity An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior ITSM Engineer to join a specialist ITSM Tooling team delivering enterprise service management solutions within secure Defence environments. The Senior ITSM Engineer will support the development, implementation and optimisation of ITSM tooling across multiple programmes and customer environments. The Senior ITSM Engineer will work as part of an Agile delivery team producing build documentation, configuration standards and implementation plans for complex ITSM platforms. This role suits a technically strong Senior ITSM Engineer who enjoys working with both traditional and modern service management tooling while delivering secure and resilient solutions. Senior ITSM Engineer Responsibilities Design, configure and deploy ITSM tooling solutions across secure environments. Produce build documentation, implementation plans and configuration standards. Support the optimisation and enhancement of enterprise ITSM platforms. Work closely with architects and delivery teams to ensure consistent tooling deployment. Ensure solutions align with ITIL service management processes and operational governance. Support delivery of large scale ITSM solutions across cloud, hybrid and on premises environments. Senior ITSM Engineer Skills and Experience Extensive experience with ITSM and Service Desk platforms including ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, BMC Helix, CA Service Desk Manager, Cherwell, Freshworks or ManageEngine. Strong knowledge of ITSM, ITOM, ITIL or eTOM frameworks, ideally with ITIL v4 certification. Experience delivering secure, large scale ITSM tooling solutions. Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and enterprise infrastructure environments. Experience with SQL, SQL Server clustering and PKI infrastructure. Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, SQL, JavaScript or REST services. Experience with reporting and data visualisation tools such as Power BI or SQL Server Reporting. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Offensive Security Researcher / Security Consultant Elite Cybersecurity Scale-Up Fully Remote (Global) Ready to take your offensive security skills to the next level? This is your chance to join a fast-scaling cybersecurity innovator , backed by funding, recognised by Gartner, and trusted by some of the world's biggest enterprises and critical infrastructure providers. They're building technology that helps security teams outrun real-world threats - and they're looking for offensive security experts who thrive on finding vulnerabilities where others can't. What you'll be doing: Spending your days doing what you love: hacking (professionally speaking) - discovering innovative, high-impact vulnerabilities across global enterprises Hunting for weaknesses that matter: RCE > weak SSL ciphers Collaborating with other seasoned offensive experts to invent new TTPs and attack modern infrastructure Researching cutting-edge attack vectors across cloud, SaaS, web stacks, and internet-exposed infrastructure Partnering with Red Team Engineers to scale and automate your discoveries so nothing gets wasted (Optional but encouraged) Presenting your research at industry conferences - with full company support to make it happen What they're looking for: 5+ years of real-world offensive security or red teaming experience Deep understanding of how to compromise organisations without relying on public CVEs Ability to think like an attacker, working without fixed scopes or playbooks Scripting skills (Python, Go, etc.) to automate exploits, discovery, or tooling Industry certifications (CCSAS, CCT, CRT, OSCP, etc.) or equivalent battle scars from real-world hacking Self-driven, curious, and relentless - you don't wait for permission to solve a problem Why join? Competitive compensation - your skills are valued here Direct impact - your discoveries will protect some of the world's largest enterprises The best tools & tech - you'll be enabled to do your best work Huge growth - this scale-up is in hypergrowth mode, with internal promotion baked into the culture World-class team - collaborate with some of the sharpest offensive minds in the industry This isn't just another pentesting job. It's your chance to push boundaries, break things, and redefine what's possible in offensive security - while shaping the future of exposure management at global scale. Interested? Let's have a chat - roles like this don't come around often.

Leading Crypto Trading Client requires a Platform Engineer (Networking Development, Support Administration) with Web Scraping, Python and TCP IP Networking tools and Linux. All rounder position will look after Network Virtual Servers, self starter, must be able to communicate with senior stakeholders in the build and support of a High Frequency Trading Platform. 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 crypto trading operation Be able to proactively analyze, drive, and own, performance and process improvements along all parts of the chain Strong Linux / TCP IP network stack knowledge, as well as optimization/tuning 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 You should get in touch if you have: 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 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

Engineering Manager, Acquisition & Growth UK Remote, £95k + generous Bonus + Equity A high-growth, B Corp-certified D2C marketplace, and a product with genuine consumer love, is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead their acquisition squad. This is the part of the product responsible for converting new visitors into subscribers. The squad owns the full funnel from first touch to paid membership, working across Front End, Back End, and mobile. The role You'll line-manage a cross-functional engineering team, report into the VP of Engineering, and sit within an established engineering leadership group. Your PM counterpart is a peer, not a client you'll co-own roadmap decisions, challenge scope, and share accountability for outcomes. Day-to-day this means: running lean experiments, using DORA metrics to track and improve delivery, guiding technical feasibility across the stack, and developing your engineers through structured 1:1s, PDPs, and performance management. Stack: React, React Native, Next.js, Python/Django, AWS. What they're looking for 2+ years in an Engineering Manager role people leadership experience is non-negotiable Senior engineering background; able to review and challenge technical decisions without being hands-on B2C experience, ideally in acquisition, growth, or conversion Comfortable owning trade-off decisions and communicating them to non-technical stakeholders Familiarity with AI tooling in a development context (Copilot, LLMs) Compensation & benefits £95,000 base, reviewed twice a year 10% discretionary quarterly bonus Generous equity package Bupa health and dental insurance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure Fully remote (UK) with quarterly in-person team meetups £500/year travel or co-working budget

Software Engineer - Linux Platform/Operating Systems Development with hands-on low-level software engineering role focused on Linux operating systems development, Linux distributions, open-source technologies, virtualisation, containers and the ongoing development of their internal Linux-based OS platform is required by a world-leading European secure video communications technology company within a highly engineering-led platform team. The role is open at Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer level. Remote role within the UK or hybrid from Reading with occasional travel to Reading. Key skills required for the Software Engineer - Linux Platform/Operating Systems Development Strong experience with Linux operating systems, Linux distributions and operating system fundamentals. Experience maintaining, developing or extending Linux-based platforms or distributions. A proven track record of open-source contributions, ideally across Linux distributions, systems tooling, package management or platform-level projects. Solid low-level software engineering experience, with an understanding of how systems behave close to the OS layer, and Linux Kernel Experience debugging software written in languages such as C, Python or Rust Good knowledge of computer networking fundamentals. Experience using Python to automate system administration tasks on Linux-based platforms. Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or KVM. Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker or Podman. Ideally, familiarity with Linux package management systems such as Dpkg or RPM would be highly beneficial. Experience developing scalable, secure systems and platforms. Exposure to system deployment across AWS, GCP or Azure would be useful. What you'll do as a Software Engineer - Linux Platform/Operating Systems Development Develop, maintain and improve a Linux-based operating system platform used across core products. Provide secure virtual machine and container images for product engineering teams. Extend Debian/Linux operating system functionality to meet new platform and product requirements. Support the security, reliability and maintainability of software running on the platform. Improve compatibility across a growing range of cloud providers, hypervisors and deployment environments. Provide low-level engineering support to other software teams. Work closely with engineers across the UK and Norway, sharing responsibility for continuous platform improvement. Contribute to CI, test automation and engineering best practices within a quality-focused environment. Investigate complex system issues and help drive robust, maintainable technical solutions. Why this role? This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a genuinely engineering-centric culture and a strong focus on software quality, automation and technical excellence. You'll be working on critical platform technology that supports secure video communication used in environments where reliability, privacy and performance really matter. You'll join a collaborative international engineering team where your work will be visible, technically meaningful and directly connected to the evolution of the company's core platform. The culture is built around trust, inclusion, continuous learning and strong engineering ownership, with opportunities to work on secure distributed systems, cloud platforms, Linux internals, virtualisation and open-source technologies. The company offers a supportive, people-first environment with a strong focus on collaboration, flexibility, work-life balance and professional development. Opus Resourcing acts as an employment agency with respect to permanent employment. Apply now or message us for more details. Referrals always welcome!

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Ampthill, Bedfordshire Permanent, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday Salary: 55,000 - 70,000 We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead CNC machining strategy and advanced tooling initiatives within the Complex Systems business area. This role will act as the technical focal point for machining operations, driving manufacturing excellence through optimized CNC programming, fixture design, tooling strategy, and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a critical role in improving machining efficiency, reducing cycle times, increasing yield, and supporting the manufacture of high-precision complex components. You will collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to develop robust, scalable machining processes capable of supporting both prototype and production environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in multi-axis machining, CAD/CAM programming, advanced workholding solutions, and manufacturing process optimization. Key Responsibilities Lead CNC machining strategy across complex component manufacturing operations. Develop, optimize, and validate CNC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centres. Design and implement advanced fixturing and workholding solutions to improve repeatability, precision, and throughput. Select and optimize cutting tools, tooling strategies, and machining parameters for a wide range of materials and geometries. Drive cycle time reduction, process capability improvement, and overall equipment efficiency (OEE) initiatives. Establish best practices for machining operations, setup reduction, tooling management, and process standardisation. Support new product introduction (NPI) activities through Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Machining (DFMach) input. Troubleshoot complex machining and tooling issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions. Work closely with Quality teams to ensure compliance with engineering tolerances, inspection requirements, and customer standards. Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including setup sheets, tooling lists, process flows, and work instructions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies where appropriate. Support capital equipment selection, commissioning, and capability validation for new CNC machinery and automation technologies. Mentor junior manufacturing engineers, programmers, and machinists, providing technical leadership and knowledge sharing. Collaborate with suppliers and tooling vendors to evaluate and implement emerging machining technologies and tooling solutions. Ensure all machining activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards. Required skills, qualifications and experience Minimum 5 years' experience within a CNC manufacturing or precision machining environment. Demonstrated mastery of 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC programming and machining processes. Expert-level proficiency in CAD/CAM systems such as Siemens NX, Mastercam, CATIA, HyperMill, Fusion 360, or similar platforms. Strong understanding of CNC machining strategies for complex geometries and tight-tolerance components. Deep knowledge of metallurgy, material machinability, cutting tool technology, feeds and speeds optimisation, and chip control. Extensive experience with advanced workholding, fixture design, and modular fixturing systems. Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and engineering drawings. Proven experience optimizing machining processes for cycle time, tool life, surface finish, and dimensional capability. Experience supporting low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing and/or high-precision production environments. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies. Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing and machining issues in a fast-paced production environment. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience working with ERP/MRP and manufacturing documentation systems. Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or related discipline. Desirable Experience Experience within aerospace, defence, medical device, motorsport, semiconductor, energy, or other high-precision industries. Knowledge of automation, robotic tending, palletisation, or lights-out machining strategies. Exposure to additive manufacturing and hybrid manufacturing technologies. Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt or Lean certification. Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis. Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call (phone number removed) Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. 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.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical Ampthill, Bedfordshire Permanent, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday Salary: 55,000 - 70,000 We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer specialising in electrical and cabling systems to lead the development, industrialisation, and continuous improvement of complex electrical harness manufacturing activities from initial design release through to full-rate production. This role will play a key part in supporting both new product introduction (NPI) programmes and the optimisation of existing manufacturing operations, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest aerospace quality standards. The successful candidate will work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Programme teams to develop robust and scalable manufacturing solutions within a fast-paced aerospace and defence environment. The position requires a strong technical understanding of electrical harness assembly processes combined with practical experience implementing manufacturing improvements on the factory floor. Key Responsibilities Lead manufacturing engineering activities for electrical harness and cabling assemblies across the full product lifecycle. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including process development, tooling definition, work instruction creation, and production readiness reviews. Develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes for electrical harness assembly, including: Wire preparation and termination, Crimping and soldering, Braiding and shielding, Potting and encapsulation, Looming and routing, Electrical testing and inspection Translate engineering designs and drawings into robust, repeatable manufacturing methods and documentation. Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including: Process specifications, Manufacturing routings, Standard operating procedures (SOPs), Work instructions, PFMEA and control plans Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on: Cost reduction, Yield improvement, Scrap and rework reduction, Cycle time optimisation, Right-first-time manufacturing Provide technical support to production teams to resolve manufacturing and quality issues in a timely manner. Conduct root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as: 8D, RC, Fishbone analysi, 5 Whys Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements. Support design for manufacture (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) reviews during product development stages. Identify and implement tooling, fixture, and process improvements to enhance manufacturing capability and repeatability. Participate in internal and external audits and support regulatory and customer compliance activities. Work closely with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure manufacturing capability and component quality requirements are achieved. Mentor junior engineers and production personnel on manufacturing best practices and process standards. Support capacity planning, line balancing, and production ramp-up activities for new and existing programmes. Required skills, qualifications and experience Degree-qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role within aerospace, defence, automotive, or another highly regulated industry. Strong experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through to full production release. Demonstrated success delivering continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction. Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements, including: AS9100, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ESD control requirements, Configuration control processes Deep technical knowledge of electrical harness manufacturing processes, including: Crimping, Braiding, Potting, Soldering, Cable routing and protection, Connector assembly and backshell integration Experience developing manufacturing documentation and production process controls. Proficient in CAD systems and manufacturing documentation tools. Experience using ERP and MRP systems within a production environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, quality, and production functions. Comfortable working within a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and programme deadlines simultaneously. Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call (phone number removed) Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer to join a cutting-edge advanced manufacturing team focused on the development and production of high-integrity aerospace and defence components. This role will play a key part in the development and optimisation of large-scale Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) processes, transforming complex aerospace designs into production-ready components. Working at the forefront of additive manufacturing technology, you will be responsible for process development, robotic integration, path planning, thermal management and quality assurance across the full manufacturing lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop, validate and optimise WAAM deposition parameters for aerospace-grade materials including Titanium, Inconel and Aluminium. Generate and optimise multi-axis robotic deposition paths using specialist additive manufacturing software. Develop thermal management strategies to control distortion, residual stress and microstructural integrity. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, converting CAD designs into WAAM-optimised near-net-shape components. Program, configure and maintain integrated WAAM cells, including robotic systems and welding equipment. Work closely with manufacturing, design and quality teams to ensure efficient and repeatable production processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity and process capability. Ensure compliance with aerospace and defence quality standards, including AS9100 and additive manufacturing regulations. Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for process and manufacturing issues. Required Skills & Experience Essential Degree or Master's qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience with Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technologies, specifically Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). Experience within aerospace, defence, space or other high-integrity manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of CNC machining, including milling and turning operations up to 5-axis. Experience with CAM software and manufacturing process development. Knowledge of robotics, automation and multi-axis manufacturing systems. Understanding of aerospace metallurgy, weld deposition processes and material behaviour. Experience using CAD software to create and interpret engineering drawings. Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and management of BOMs and manufacturing routings. Strong problem-solving skills using methodologies such as 8D, FMEA and 5 Whys. Desirable Experience with ABB robotic systems and Fronius welding equipment. HyperMill CAM experience. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience developing tooling, fixtures and manufacturing strategies for prototype and low-volume production environments. PhD or research background focused on WAAM, DED or advanced manufacturing technologies. What's on Offer Permanent position within a highly advanced manufacturing environment. Four-day working week offering excellent work-life balance. Opportunity to work on pioneering aerospace and defence technologies. Involvement in cutting-edge additive manufacturing and robotic automation projects. Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC). Applicants will typically need to demonstrate a minimum of five years' continuous UK residency to satisfy clearance requirements.

Job title: Technical Programme Manager - Workstream Lead Contract: 6 Months Location: London (Paddington, Hybrid) IR35 : Inside Sector : Retail As a Technical Programme Manager, you support complex cross team initiatives and programmes, ensuring work progresses smoothly through effective planning, coordination and removal of delivery impediments. As a programme manager you will be accountable for leading the end to end delivery of a defined workstream on the client implementation of SAP. You will build and manage the plan ensuring successful delivery across design, build, test, deployment, and stabilisation. You help identify pain points and delivery inefficiencies, support agile ways of working, and strengthen sequencing, dependency management and escalation mechanisms within and across teams. You provide practical delivery support through tracking progress, coordinating ceremonies, managing programme budgets, supporting release activities and ensuring clarity of priorities. Working closely with business process owners, solution architects, functional and technical teams, data and integration leads, and third-party partners, you will drive execution across the full delivery lifecycle helping to maintain delivery flow, transparency and discipline, managing risks, decisions, and trade-offs to achieve a successful business-ready implementation. Key accountabilities, responsibilities, and measures Lead the end-to-end delivery of an SAP workstream or module, ensuring scope, plan, and deliverables are aligned to programme objectives. Translate function and technical requirements and solution design decisions for the assigned SAP module into clear, executable workstream plans. Establish and maintain workstream governance, delivery cadence, status reporting, RAID management, and decision forums, ensuring the client Way of Delivery standards and practices are achieved Drive team delivery effectiveness by identifying pain points and inefficiencies within teams, actively removing blockers to improve delivery flow. Support effective agile ways of working, including planning, ceremonies, prioritisation and delivery discipline. Manage dependencies across other SAP workstreams, legacy systems, integration points, data migration activities, and third-party suppliers. Proactively identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and decisions, driving timely mitigation and resolution. Assess the impact of changes to scope, process design, timelines, or dependencies and communicate implications clearly to stakeholders. Drive delivery transparency and track and communicate team delivery progress, supporting clarity of priorities, milestones and outcomes. Coordinate workstream activities through design, build, SIT, UAT, cutover, deployment, and hypercare, ensuring readiness for go-live and transition into support. Drive capability development, contributing to continuous improvement across people, process and tooling. Key skills Strong delivery coordination skills and project/ programme management experience Demonstrated experience leading large-scale implementation delivery across business processes, cross-functional teams, and multiple project phases. Strong understanding of SAAS product delivery lifecycles, process design, integrations, data migration, testing, and deployment activities. - SAP experience preferred Good working knowledge of programme management tooling such as Jira, (url removed) Ability to identify delivery pain points and inefficiencies and actively remove blockers. Solid understanding of agile ways of working, including planning, ceremonies and prioritisation. Strong sequencing and dependency management capability, supporting cross team coordination. Delivery tracking and facilitation skills, ensuring progress, risks and issues are visible. Effective escalation awareness, knowing when and how to surface risks. Collaborative working style, partnering closely with Product and Engineering colleagues. Financial and commercial awareness, supporting efficient delivery and value for money. Learning mindset, seeking continuous improvement across people, process and tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence senior business and programme leadership. Key relationships and stakeholders Programme Leadership - Guidance, prioritisation and escalation support. Product Manager / Senior Product Manager - Day to day coordination on planning, priorities and delivery progress. Engineering Managers and Engineers - Collaboration on execution, impediment removal and dependency management. Global process owners - Day to day coordination on planning, priorities and delivery progress including business risks and trade off decisions Workstream leads - Shared coordination, learning and consistency of delivery practices. Architecture, Platform and Security teams - Input to resolving dependencies and delivery constraints. Business stakeholders (as appropriate) - Communication of delivery progress and issues. Suppliers or third party teams (where applicable) - Operational coordination at team level. TPM Community - Learning, support and continuous improvement. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Software Engineer with key skills across the PHP stack and solid AWS and AI tooling exposure ideally gained in a product/ platform engineering environment is sought on a hybrid basis by a high growth, PE backed Saas scale up based in Worcestershire. With recent investment this Software Engineer will be joining a dynamic, autonomous team of six tasked with scaling new product functionality and greenfield solutions. As such proven experience working in a product led, AI enabled would be hugely beneficial. This role would suit an experienced software engineer who has some exposure to AI tooling but wants to learn more and join a business that is driving business growth through tech innovation. In return this Software Engineer can expect a highly autonomous, innovation first team environment with the flexibility to work remotely whilst being offered a clear progression pathway as the team scales. This Software engineer should have most of the following key skills - Strong commercial PHP & Laravel development experience - Practical exposure to AI tools, LLM tools or AI enabled product features - Experience working on a Saas, product led environment would be a plus - Solid third-party integration skills - Strong AWS deployment exposure - DevOps understanding would be useful - Docker, Kubernetes etc - Solid pipeline automation skills (CI/CD) In return this Senior Software Engineer will receive: - Base salary of circa £75,000 - Long term remote working (twice a month on-site in Worcestershire) - Bonus scheme - Private healthcare - Flexible working hours - Clear progression and personal development opportunities - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Private pension - Regular salary reviews So if you are a software engineer who is excited by AI innovation and is keen to play a key role in building high traffic, enterprise grade applications for household names then please apply now to be considered. Software Engineer Worcestershire Product, PHP, AI, LLM, Laravel, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Saas, DevOps

Java Developer Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive + Benefits A leading software organisation is seeking a talented Java Developer to join its growing Agile development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Java Developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with modern technologies, and contributing to software products that are used by organisations across the UK. The successful Java Developer will join a collaborative Scrum team, working closely with Senior Developers, Principal Developers, Test Analysts, UX Designers and Product Specialists to build and enhance innovative software solutions. The Opportunity As a Java Developer , you will play a key role in developing new products and features while helping to improve existing applications. You'll be encouraged to contribute ideas, influence technical decisions and support continuous improvement across the development function. This organisation combines the stability of an established market leader with the agility and culture of a modern technology business, offering excellent opportunities for learning, progression and professional development. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Java-based applications Deliver new features and enhancements within Agile Scrum teams Collaborate with developers, testers, designers and product stakeholders Produce clean, maintainable and well-tested code Participate in code reviews and pair programming sessions Contribute to continuous integration and automated testing practices Support ongoing improvements to development processes and technology stacks Investigate and evaluate new tools, technologies and frameworks Required Skills & Experience Commercial experience developing software with Java Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles Experience working within Agile development environments Ability to work effectively within an existing codebase Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Passion for technology and continuous learning Desirable Experience Experience with any of the following technologies would be beneficial: Java 17+ Amazon Corretto Automated testing frameworks Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment Docker Kubernetes Terraform Chef Vagrant Packer DevOps tooling and practices Benefits Hybrid working arrangement Modern collaborative office environment in Altrincham Structured career progression opportunities Ongoing training and development Access to learning resources and technical communities Dedicated innovation and development days Supportive and collaborative engineering culture Regular company social events and team activities Opportunity to work with modern technologies and development practices Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded software engineering team where your contributions will be recognised and valued. You'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced technical professionals and develop your career within a business that actively invests in its people. If you're an ambitious Java Developer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your application.

DV Cleared End User Computing Technical Lead 720 Per Day, Inside IR35 Taunton - 4 Days Per Week On-site DV Clearance Require 6 Months Contract Your new company A large Government organisation based in Taunton Your new role The EUC Technical Lead acts as the senior technical authority for all end-user computing (desktops, laptops, mobile, peripherals), handling escalations, complex troubleshooting, and mentoring the team while driving best practices and standards. They also lead evaluation and rollout of new EUC technologies, ensure security/compliance, identify improvement opportunities through support trend analysis, and represent EUC interests on cross-team projects. Responsibilities Advanced Support & Escalation (30%) - Senior escalation point for complex/high-impact incidents; resolves intricate issues across devices; guides engineers during major incidents. Technical Leadership & Mentoring (20%) - Coaches the team, advises on difficult cases and emerging tech, fosters a learning culture. Engineering Improvement & Automation (15%) - Analyses trends, drives automation and tooling to reduce incidents and improve service quality. Technology Evaluation & Implementation (10%) - Assesses new tools/platforms, leads technical design for rollouts aligned with standards and security. Standards, Documentation & Governance (10%) - Maintains best-practice guides, ensures compliance, supports governance/assurance. Stakeholder Collaboration & Projects (10%) - Partners with other IT teams, represents EUC in projects and change initiatives. Service Insight & Reporting (5%) - Tracks performance/risks and reports to leadership. What you'll need to succeed Directs others on technical tasks; strong written/oral communication for org-wide reports and presentations. Analyses complex business requirements and recommends solutions. Makes timely decisions weighing priorities, constraints, and available information. Tracks progress against targets and resolves exceptions. ITIL and service management best practice. EUC technology expertise (SCCM, Windows, M365, Intune, networking, file sharing, remote access). Software solution design and implementation experience. IT security awareness, particularly MOD standards/accreditation. Knowledge of industry/professional standards (programming, ISO 9000 quality processes). Understanding of testing principles, methods, and lifecycle management. Developing Self and Others: Identifies skill gaps, sets development goals, coaches/mentors team, promotes inclusion, seeks feedback for continuous improvement. Delivering at Pace: Keeps team focused on priorities, balances procedure with innovation, ensures the right resources are available, monitors progress, reprioritises under pressure What you'll get in return 720 Per Day, Inside IR35 6 Months Contract What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Position: 3rd Line Engineer Location: Milton Park Salary: 38k-44k Hybrid: - 2 days per week in office Benefits 25+ Days Holiday and rising (plus bank holidays) Flexible working (WFH incentives) Bupa Cash Plan Electric Vehicle Scheme Cycle Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Paid Charity Day Car Parking Come and work for one of the UK's leading technology specialists, proudly recognised as a World Class Place to Work by Best Companies, a nationally respected benchmark for employee engagement and workplace excellence. We were also ranked as the Technology Company to Work For in the UK, reflecting our culture, our people, and our commitment to being an employer of choice. Primary Purpose: The Tier 3 team are tasked with handling the senior escalation of cases raised to the Service Delivery department. In addition, a successful applicant for the role of a Tier 3 engineer, in addition to being a highly skilled generalist, will be expected to pursue at least one line of specialisation within our supported baselines (Security, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, Cloud Infrastructure etc.) Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Manage incident and request tickets ensuring established SLA's are met. Being the first point of contact for escalations from Tier 2 engineers. Ensure all support requests/alerts are logged and that the client remains updated throughout the lifecycle of the request. Monitor and maintain client's Infrastructure and systems. Proactively respond to monitoring alerts and notifications. Servicing tasks within client on/offboarding processes. Ensuring that all role specific KPI's and targets are met as an individual and as a part of the wider team objectives. Providing a strong, coherent and proactive communication standard when engaging with internal departments. Providing a strong, coherent and proactive communication standard when engaging with current and prospective clients. Person Specification: Minimum: Experience with Microsoft Azure (Virtual Servers, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, AVD, Hybrid deployments). Experience with current generation security technologies and services (AV, firewalls, CA policies, RBAC, managed threat response, identity threat, mail & web filter systems). Experience working with Backup & Disaster Recovery processes. Experience with internal networking infrastructure and management (DHCP, DNS, NPS/RADIUS, managed/unmanaged switches, firewalls, wireless, VPN technologies). Experience with cloud led identity/management/policy systems (Intune, Entra, ABM) Experience with physical and hybrid hypervisor technologies (VMWare, Hyper-V) Experience with Microsoft Server OS (management, maintenance, administrative tooling and deployment). Excellent knowledge of scripting and RPA automations Excellent communication skills. Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills. Excellent client service. Strive to continuous improvement Able to work independently under pressure Minimum of 4 years' IT experience in a corporate or services environment Driving license and own transport essential Desirable: Experience or certification in any of the following technologies Watchguard, FortiGate, Sophos, Smoothwall firewalls Sophos Anti-Virus HPE/Aruba, Cisco, Dell, Unifi switching VMWare ESXI & Microsoft Hyper-V Microsoft Azure Apple Business Manager Google Workspace Ubiquiti, Meraki wireless Mimecast, Barracuda mail filtering Veeam, Datto, Acronis, Barracuda backup & disaster recovery INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.