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Software Engineer Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 Location: Southampton - Hybrid on site circa 40% Sector: Defence and National Security You will join a leading defence and national security consultancy, working on software for products in the RF communication and sensors domain. You will be responsible for the detailed design, implementation and testing of components of the product software, working with an agile team. There is a degree of flexibility as to the agile tasking within the agile software team, depending on your expertise, the role can flex to focus either on Modern UI design and implementation or Embedded software development. Key Responsibilities Detailed design of components of the product software Implementation and testing of software as part of an agile software team Gaining understanding of existing system products and future development agendas. Your skills and experience: BEng/BSc and/or master's degree in an appropriate engineering, computer science, information systems or related subject. Knowledge of Sensor and Communication systems. Software engineering experience from R&D concept through to the full product development lifecycle Modern software architecture practices Experience of some kind of scientific application/DSP, including algorithm implementation Capability in multiple languages and switching between languages rapidly, e.g. C++/C#/Python Comfortable with modern agile development practices e.g. Scrum/Kanban Comfortable with modern software tooling e.g. Gitlab, Git, VS Code Benefits: As well as a competitive salary you will enjoy access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection and Life, Leisure and Entertainment. Security Information : Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, the candidate should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC. For more information about clearance eligibility, please see (url removed)>

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent UK - Onsite Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 dependent on skills and experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: This role centres on understanding complex customer needs and translating them into clear, multi level requirements. It involves developing advanced system architectures using Model Based Systems Engineering and overseeing the integration, analysis and testing of real time systems that combine electronic, mechanical, optical and software elements. Accountability for collaborative technical work packages is key, ensuring outcomes align with customer expectations. Alongside technical delivery, the role includes verifying that solutions fully satisfy customer needs and guiding or coaching other engineers to strengthen team capability. It also drives the development of new and improved systems by applying best practice lifecycle processes and modern approaches such as Learn First and Agile, ensuring efficient, high quality system evolution. Core duties: Understanding our customers' complex needs and collaborating to develop, validate and manage requirements at multiple levels You will be developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach You will be involved in the Integration, analysis and test of real time systems containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software sub-systems You will take accountability for collaborative technical work package execution and associated outcomes and providing guidance, coaching and nurturing talent in other engineers Essential Skills: You will have proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB and/or Simulink and design methodologies such as SysML You will have customer and/or supplier liaison experience for technical aspects, verifying and obtaining agreement that customer needs are satisfied You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g., Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) It is also desirable that you will have experience in integration, test, and verification of real time and/or safety related systems, with understanding of safety assessment processes including how these processes influence the design The Systems Engineering Team: You'll be part of the development and supply of products across a diverse mix of commercial and military platforms; Head Up and Head Worn Displays, Safety Critical Pilot Control and Flight Control Systems. We encourage our Systems Engineers to gain a breadth of knowledge across these domains to become subject matter experts in one or more product domain, or systems engineering specialism. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 21st July 2026

Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We are seeking an Information Security Technical Assurance Lead to join our team at our Paddington Head Office. This role sits within the CISO function, which is dedicated to continuously evolving and strengthening Urenco s cyber security capabilities to protect our business, customers, and the wider public, while supporting the safe and sustainable use of nuclear technology. As part of the Cyber Security Assurance team , and reporting to the Head of Cyber Security Assurance, you will play a key role in driving improvements to Urenco s overall cyber security maturity. This position requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, as well as colleagues across IT and Information Security. With a strong focus on application security across both on-premises and cloud environments, you will lead assurance activities that help embed secure practices across the organisation. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of a minimum of two days per week in our London Paddington office. Occasional travel may be required. The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain SC clearance. At Urenco we re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. What you ll do: Assure Security Designs and Solutions Produce and review technical security documentation to support secure solution delivery. Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and embed strong security practices across initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor and security advocate, promoting a security-first culture across the organisation. Review technical designs against security standards and policies, identifying gaps and recommending improvements to controls. Provide assurance across both on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring consistent security coverage. Assess and Manage Security Risk Collaborate with GRC teams, security architects, and business stakeholders to conduct risk assessments, define mitigations, and document outcomes. Work closely with IT teams to validate and assure the effectiveness of technical controls against identified threats. Translate business strategy and requirements into secure architectural approaches, clearly communicating risk and enabling appropriate control solutions. Conduct supplier assurance activities across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid services, providing clear, actionable recommendations. Define Security Standards, Policies and Guidance Develop and maintain application security policies, standards, and guidelines. Ensure alignment between security frameworks, architectural standards, and overall business strategy. Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practices, continuously enhancing Urenco s security posture. What do you need to thrive in this role? Proven experience working in a global organisation, delivering against the key responsibilities outlined above. A degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Relevant cybersecurity certifications (one or more), such as: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester) GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation) CASE (Certified Application Security Engineer) Certified DevSecOps Professional Strong familiarity with OWASP (including Top 10 and ASVS) At least 5 years experience in information security assurance, with a strong focus on application security. Hands-on experience with information security frameworks and regulatory compliance, such as ISO 27001 and the NIST SP 800 series / Cybersecurity Framework. Desirable Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the nuclear industry, particularly across the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Germany. Understanding of government security classifications and associated handling requirements. What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive: Annual leave of 27 days per annum. A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives. A diverse range of family friendly policies. A defined contribution pension scheme: contributions start at 4% (employee) and 10% (employer). Hybrid Working Pattern: up to two days working remotely on average per week. Flexible start and finish times, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays. Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle. Paid time off for volunteering. The opportunity to join our private medical and dental insurance schemes. Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs. Security vetting Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated. Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

Senior AI Engineer Location: UK Remote (UK-based candidates only) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 Employment Type: Full-Time Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Overview A growing organisation is looking for a Senior AI Engineer to help design, build, and scale production-grade AI systems and data platforms used across enterprise environments. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative engineering function focused on building robust AI pipelines, transformation APIs, and scalable backend services that support advanced analytics and machine learning products. The Role As a Senior AI Engineer, you will work closely with Data Scientists and cross-functional technical teams to productionise machine learning models and develop high-performance AI services. You'll contribute across the full engineering lifecycle-from system design and integration through to deployment, monitoring, and optimisation within cloud-native environments. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain scalable AI pipelines and processing workflows Develop and optimise RESTful APIs and microservices for AI services Build cloud-native backend systems aligned with best engineering practices Collaborate with Data Scientists to productionise ML models Improve system performance, observability, reliability, and security Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure automation Support integration and interoperability across enterprise platforms Translate technical requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in backend, data, or ML engineering Advanced Python skills and experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django Experience building scalable APIs and microservices Strong SQL and relational database knowledge (PostgreSQL preferred) Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud environments Understanding of distributed systems and scalable architectures Exposure to machine learning, NLP, or AI-driven systems Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing, and containerisation Strong problem-solving and communication skills Technology Stack Python, SQL, FastAPI, PyTorch, Transformers/LLMs, Terraform, Databricks, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Git, CI/CD, Knowledge Graphs What's on Offer Fully remote working within the UK Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and machine learning systems Collaborative engineering environment Exposure to modern cloud and AI technologies Strong career growth opportunities within a growing AI function

Job title : AI Security Engineer Contract: Six months Location: London (Hybrid) Day rate: 500 - 600 Start date: ASAP IR35: Inside Role Purpose The Senior Security Engineer - AI, will play a critical role in designing and embedding security controls across AI-driven and agentic systems, ensuring secure-by-design principles are applied throughout the software development lifecycle. The successful candidate will help to scope, pilot, and deploy system designs aligned to our reimagined infosec vision, with a goal to fully automate security processes at scale across the design, build and maintain phases solution delivery. The role will work transversally across the wider infosec organisation across 1st, 2nd and 3rd lines of defence to deliver agentic infosec solutions aligned to our target operating model Key Responsibilities Design security solutions for AI-driven and agentic systems Conduct threat modelling (AI-specific and traditional) and risk reviews Support the embedding security across the end-to-end agentic SDLC (design, test, release, governance) Develop reusable security patterns and standards for engineering teams Support secure go-to-market processes for new products and capabilities Partner with engineering teams to ensure effective handover and implementation Validate infosec hypothesis through the build and testing of POCs and Pilots with hands-on POCs Support the scoping, build, and industrialization of infosec AI projects across the org. Work closely with the Principal InfoSec AI architect and wider infosec architecture team to ensure the scoping and delivery of solutions are aligned to the Strategy Key Skills & Experience At least 7 year's experience within information security, ideally with a hands-on background in application or infrastructure security Solid understanding of core security principles and architectures Experience with: o Threat modelling o Secure system design o Embedding security within the SDLC Exposure to AI and agentic systems (practical or conceptual), including: o Security and governance for AI Solutions (Identity, observability, risks) o Agentic Architecture and patterns (MCP, RAG, Tools, Memory, Harnesses) Experience working in complex, enterprise-scale environments Ability to translate security requirements into engineering-aligned solutions Hands-on experience building, testing and deploying security solutions that automate complex processes If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Solution Architect 6 Month Contract (Outside IR35) Hybrid, Edinburgh (Ad Hoc) Starting ASAP Day Rate: £DOE About the Role: CHI in Local Government - Solution Architect (Delivery & Playbook Design) This assignment supports the Community Health Index (CHI) in Local Government discovery programme. You will operate as a hands-on technical and delivery lead within a small multidisciplinary team (Project Manager, Product Owner and IG Lead), with responsibility for translating real-world local government needs into practical, reusable solutions and playbook artefacts. This is not a purely strategic or advisory architecture role. You will be expected to work in a highly practical, delivery-focused way, including: Engaging directly with local authorities, health boards, and partners to understand current (as-is) processes, systems, and constraints Working collaboratively with stakeholders to define feasible, delivery-ready future (to-be) approaches Rapidly exploring and shaping solution options, balancing technical feasibility, data standards, and operational realities Acting as a trusted technical advisor across organisations of varying digital maturity In addition, a core part of the role is to design, document, and produce playbook artefacts and solution guidance, including: Integration patterns and architecture designs API and data exchange approaches Identity management and matching approaches using CHI Practical implementation guidance, templates, and reusable components You will need to Write clearly and concisely, producing high-quality documentation at pace Be comfortable capturing insights, structuring them, and turning them into usable artefacts Take ownership from initial conversation through to final written output Proactive and self-starting, able to identify what needs to be done and progress it without waiting for direction Comfortable switching between stakeholder engagement, technical design, and documentation within the same piece of work Willing to "roll up their sleeves" - including note-taking, synthesis, and production of materials Able to work quickly and accurately in an evolving discovery and delivery environment Flexible in approach, adapting to different councils, partners, and emerging findings Outputs from this role will directly inform and populate the CHI Local Government Playbook and Implementation Framework, supporting reuse and scaling across Scotland. Essential Skills & Experience: Demonstrable experience in Solution/Technical Architecture within the Scottish Public Sector (e.g. Scottish Government, NHS/NSS/PHS, or Local Government) Proven ability to work in a hands-on delivery role, not limited to high-level design Strong experience engaging stakeholders to understand as-is / to-be states and translating these into practical solutions Experience producing clear, structured technical documentation and guidance artefacts (e.g. playbooks, patterns, implementation guidance) Ability to work at pace, managing multiple strands of work while maintaining quality and accuracy Comfortable working in ambiguous, discovery-led environments, shaping outputs iteratively Stakeholder and communication skills Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to facilitate discussions across technical and non-technical audiences Strong written communication skills, with the ability to turn complex inputs into clear, usable outputs Technical capability Cloud Computing API Design and Management Web Services Enterprise and Systems Integration patterns Data Architecture and Data Modelling Master Data Management and Data Standards Identity and data matching approaches Cyber Security principles Experience of: Health data standards (e.g. FHIR) Working across multi-organisation environments with differing systems and maturity Ways of working Experience of Agile/iterative delivery approaches Understanding of governance structures within Scottish public sector delivery Ability to balance technical integrity with pragmatism and delivery constraints Desirable Qualifications Experience of Identity Management standards and implementations Experience contributing to or developing toolkits, playbooks, or reusable frameworks Experience supporting cross-sector data sharing (Health & Local Government) This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.

Job Title: Safety & Security Product Architect Location: Camberley preferable, or London & South East Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Sector: Product & Propositions - Public Sector, Defence & Justice and Enterprise & Datacentre. Job Description As a Safety & Security Product Architect , you will be a technical and commercial to shape how North best meets market demand and grow its business for safety & security solutions. You work alongside the Head of IoT and Networking, Head of Software and Head of Marketing and report to the Chief Product & Propositions Officer. You will report to the Head of Safety & Security, working to create propositions and solutions that drive sustainable growth for the safety & security portfolio across our three sectors Public Sector, Defence & Justice and Enterprise & Datacentre. This is an exciting and broad role that will require technical & market and commercial acumen, with strong relationship and collaboration skills. You will own North the safety & security portfolio plan, collaborating with our the exec leadership team, technology partners, customers, and internal sales, commercial, technical and service teams to develop winning partnerships and propositions, drive new pipeline, win bids and drive sustainable EBITDA growth for the portfolio and the business. RESPONSIBILITIES Safety & Security Architect You will bring an in-depth view of Safety & Security technologies and how market opportunities can be realised within North s target market sectors (Public Sector, Defence, Datacentre & Enterprise) Customer centric with hunger to explore customer feedback and validate North service offering and roadmap The ability to collate and understand client business requirements for safety & security and develop technical requirements, designs and winning North solutions. You will have a passion for how analytics and automation with emerging technology, from North partners, can transform and deliver new value to physical security, operational and IT teams You will actively support strategic bids across the three sectors developing winning solutions and acting as overall design authority. You will develop and deliver consulting packages to define and accelerate demand for North products & solutions Work with the Product & propositions team, marketing team and sector teams to develop and deliver performance enhancing product training, pre-sales, competitor insight, bid documentation, technical demos and customer workshops. You will work to scope, define and deliver efficient proof of concepts, with clear business success criteria for new and emerging technology solutions ie analytics Packages. To succeed in the role, the following skills, knowledge and attributes are key: Greater than 10 years track record in safety & security consulting and/ or developing winning integrated safety & security solutions to meet business requirements and deliver successful commercial outcomes Strong market & technical understanding of safety & security market, competitive dynamics and emerging trends and how a security integrator could and should win in the UK market with a technical knowledge of integrated systems for safety & security Experience of control room transformation, automation and analytics projects In addition to security systems expertise a strong working knowledge of networking, cyber security, server, database, software and cloud also expected. Experience of partners including (Genetec, Milestone, Advancis, Gallagher, Axis, Pro, Hanwha, Aruba, Cisco, Fortinet an advantage). Excellent relationship management and communication skills Analytical and detail conscious & problem solving skills Location Camberley preferable, or London & South East North rewards employees with a competitive market salary and an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of package on offer will be discussed at application stage. North is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Benefits We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including: Generous holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Healthcare and wellbeing programmes Professional development and training opportunities Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs Employee assistance programmes How to Apply If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form . We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK

Your new role We are looking for an experienced Senior/Senior/Principal DevOps/CloudOps professional to join our team to design, build and maintain the standardised DevOps framework that will enable deployment of reliable, scalable, performing, and secure services in Production. The individual will work within the Product Squad strongly collaborating with Engineering, Product and QA. Beyond the squad, they will interact with Service Reliability, Information Security, Architecture, QA, Production enablement, Observability, and Service Delivery teams. What you'll need to succeed Subject-matter expert in DevOps, Cloud Management and Finops Experience of working in a cloud environment - AWS Experience with designing and building Infrastructure as a Code(e.g. Terraform) framework Experience of building pipelines from scratch, continuously improving the pipelines, particularly using GitHub. Experience of working with mono repos and the ability to scale the Pipeline for large Engineering teams to enable parallel deployments. Knowledge of configuration management, service management, and release management toolkit to enable a high degree of automation across those areas. What you'll get in return The contract is 3 days on site in Bury - Inside IR35 - 700- 800 per day. 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)

C++ Software Engineer, Cambridge (on-site) An established Cambridge engineering company designing advanced imaging and sensor systems is looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join its in-house development team. Their technology is used by defence, security and industrial customers internationally, and is built to perform reliably in demanding real-world environments. You'll take real ownership across the full software lifecycle, from architecture and design through to build, profiling, optimisation and production support, writing performant, maintainable modern C++ on Windows. What they're after: 3+ years' commercial C++ experience Strong grasp of OOP, design patterns and modern C++ standards Confident with the STL, memory management and concurrency (threading, mutexes) Comfortable with CMake/Make, Visual Studio, and Git or Subversion Windows development background Nice to have: real-time systems, networking or low-level programming, Python or C#, hardware/driver interfacing, and exposure to machine learning on sensor data. A BSc in a relevant field (or equivalent hands-on experience) rounds things off. You'll join a small, technically strong team working on genuinely advanced technology, with real investment in training and progression, plus a competitive package.

Technical Lead Full Stack Developer (TypeScript, JavaScript, Node) Location: Hybrid working within Hampshire Salary: Competitive + benefits We're working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced technical lead full stack developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis. The Role Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+) Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security Support and improve live systems once deployed Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering function Tech Environment You'll work with a modern stack including: Node.js microservices JavaScript & TypeScript Vue.js Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake AWS cloud infrastructure CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices About You Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years) 5+ years of JavaScript and TypeScript experience Solid background in system design and scalable architectures Experience building large, production SaaS platforms A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code) Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience What's On Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working (1 day per week in the Fareham office) Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement Supportive, collaborative working environment Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days Send your CV across to me on email or call for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you ready to redefine defence technology and lead innovative software solutions that truly make a difference? This is your chance to join a company at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions. As a Chief Software Architect , you will lead and shape the software engineering strategy for advanced cyber and defence systems, overseeing a team of engineers across multiple high-security projects. The position focuses on defining software architectures, driving best-practice development processes, and ensuring collaboration across software, hardware, systems, and firmware teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions. The role requires deep expertise in embedded and application software development using technologies such as C/C++, Rust, Linux, and RTOS environments, alongside experience with DevSecOps, automated testing, and secure development standards. In addition to technical leadership, the architect will mentor engineers, support bids and proposals, influence organisational software standards, and contribute to the delivery of mission-critical defence technologies requiring DV security clearance. What You Will Do: - Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring optimal approaches, architecture, and tool chains are selected. - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements, architectures, and designs that meet system and security needs. - Work closely with software leads and project managers to create development plans that deliver value early to customers. - Mentor and coach software engineers, sharing knowledge and driving process improvements for technical excellence. - Specify, design, and review software using UML and SysML modelling tools, ensuring high-quality, modular, and compliant solutions. - Champion best practices in software development, including continuous integration, automated testing, and secure coding standards. What You Will Bring: - Advanced knowledge and experience in C/C++, Rust, or embedded product development, including RTOSes. - Expertise in software engineering practices, methodologies, and technology trends. - Proven track record of delivering complex software solutions to schedule while exceeding customer expectations. - Experience with tools such as version control systems, change control, bug tracking, and automated testing frameworks. - Familiarity with defence or high-assurance development standards, including coding standards like MISRA. This company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels. As a Chief Software Architect , you will be instrumental in driving technical excellence and ensuring the success of critical programmes that protect lives and enhance global security. Your contributions will align with the company's values of trust, collaboration, and innovation, making a real impact in the defence industry. Location: The role is an onsite role in Maidenhead, offering good flexibility with working hours. Interested?: If you're ready to take your career to the next level and lead transformative software projects, apply now to become the Chief Software Architect . Don't miss the opportunity to make a difference in the future of defence technology. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Hays are now looking for a Full Stack Developer for one of our local retail clients: Flexible Rate - Inside IR35 3 days a week onsite Location is Bury We're supporting a leading global footwear retailer as they build Marketplace and Conversion Optimisation squads to deliver improvements across their digital commerce platforms. We're looking for hands-on engineers who combine strong full stack technical expertise with product thinking, software craftsmanship and a passion for building customer-facing solutions. What you'll be doing Design, build and deploy scalable cloud-native applications across marketplace and ecommerce platforms Develop customer-facing features that improve conversion, customer experience and commercial outcomes Take features from discovery through to production Lead technical delivery through hands-on engineering and coding Build and maintain REST APIs, microservices and modern web applications Drive code quality, software craftsmanship and engineering best practices Mentor engineers through pairing, code reviews and day-to-day delivery Embed automated testing, security and quality throughout the development lifecycle Improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes and developer experience Design scalable, maintainable solutions and reduce technical debt Drive automation and continuous improvement across engineering teams Utilise AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity, code quality and troubleshooting What we're looking for Strong commercial full stack software engineering experience React and/or Next.js experience Node.js and TypeScript experience AWS cloud-native development experience REST APIs and microservices architecture CI/CD and modern software delivery practices Automated testing experience Experience delivering cloud-native digital products within Agile teams Strong understanding of modern engineering, DevOps and software development best practices Experience mentoring and supporting other engineers through hands-on delivery Ability to balance rapid delivery with long-term engineering quality Nice to have CommerceTools or similar composable commerce platforms Terraform or Infrastructure as Code GitHub Actions Docker and Kubernetes Event-driven architecture Monorepo environments Observability platforms Feature flag frameworks AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code or Gemini Code Assist If you are able to commute to Manchester/Bury 3 times a week and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy of your CV to 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)

Job Purpose To provide technical oversight, platform stability, and operational compliance for clients OSS, BSS, Data and Network platforms. This role ensures that active services remain available, secure, and performant while managing legacy vendor estates and driving improvements. Key Responsibilities Platform Stability & Support: Monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving faults in a 24/7/365 environment. Lifecycle Management: Overseeing the lifecycle of strategic and legacy platforms Governance & Compliance: Ensuring all changes align with ITIL standards, security policies, and SLA requirements. Capacity & Performance: Monitoring the performance of OSS, BSS systems, Data platform and network capacity, licence thresholds, and certificates. Incident Management: Participating in on call rotas to handle major incidents, conducting root cause analysis (RCA), and implementing corrective actions. Documentation: Creating and maintaining technical documentation, playbooks, and end to end operational procedures. Supplier Coordination: Coordinating activities between engineering teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of OSS, BSS systems, Data platform, Fibre, Ethernet, SOGEA, SOTAP, Copper products, broadband platforms, architecture, and network EMS systems. Networking Fundamentals: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and protocols such as BGP/OSPF. Operational Mindset: Strong data driven approach to troubleshooting and improving service reliability. Communication: Confident communicator capable of challenging and enforcing governance

Systems Engineer Bristol (Filton) Upto £75 per hour Inside IR35 6-Month Contract Strong Extension Potential We're seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a cutting-edge defence programme developing next-generation Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) capability. This is a high-profile project offering the opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced defence technology, supporting the development of complex systems and working closely with systems engineering, software and algorithm development teams. The Role As a Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of a critical Command & Control subsystem, supporting requirements capture, functional architecture development and systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Capture, derive and refine system and subsystem requirements. Support the development of functional architectures and system designs. Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Identify and manage risks, opportunities, assumptions and issues. Contribute to technical reviews, project reporting and engineering governance activities. Engage with stakeholders across systems engineering, software and algorithm disciplines. Support the delivery of complex engineering solutions within demanding timescales. Required Experience Systems engineering or product development experience. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle. Functional design and development experience. Experience working within cross-functional engineering teams. Practical knowledge of IBM DOORS, IBM Rhapsody and/or IBM Engineering Workflow Management. Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance This is an excellent opportunity to join a pioneering defence programme and contribute to the development of advanced technology within a highly collaborative engineering environment. Apply now for immediate consideration. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Technical Pre-Sales Consultant Location: Office based in the East Midlands Working Arrangement: REMOTE AND ON CLIENT SITES ACOUND THE M4 CORRIDOR. WITH TEAM VISITS TO EAST MIDLANDS OCCASSIONALLY Salary: Up to £110k (wiggle room for the right candidate We are seeking an experienced Technical Pre-Sales Consultant to bridge the gap between customer requirements, cyber security challenges, and technical solution delivery. This role combines cyber security consultancy, solution architecture, technical leadership, and business development, supporting customers throughout the early stages of complex technology programmes. Working closely with senior customer stakeholders, architects, engineering teams, and business leaders, you will act as a trusted technical advisor, helping organisations define requirements, shape secure architectures, and develop solutions that address operational and business objectives. The position requires a strong blend of technical credibility, customer engagement skills, and commercial awareness. You will lead technical pre-sales engagements across cyber security, networking, cloud, and information assurance domains, engaging confidently with senior responsible owners, programme directors, chief architects, and technical decision-makers. Capture, analyse, and translate customer business and technical requirements into solution architectures, technical proposals, statements of work, and bid responses. Provide technical leadership throughout the sales lifecycle, ensuring proposed solutions are technically robust, commercially viable, and aligned with customer objectives. Develop high-level and detailed solution architectures encompassing secure systems integration, interoperability, cross-domain information sharing, cloud infrastructure, network design, and security controls. Work closely with engineering and product teams to ensure customer requirements are clearly understood and reflected in solution delivery. Provide technical oversight and assurance for bids, proposals, and customer-facing documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with industry standards and best practices. Support security accreditation and assurance activities, collaborating with security authorities, accrediting bodies, and customer security teams to address technical risks and define compliant architectures. Maintain a detailed understanding of cyber security technologies, market trends, emerging threats, and competitor capabilities, using this knowledge to identify opportunities, influence product direction, and support strategic growth initiatives. Represent the organisation at customer meetings, industry events, workshops, demonstrations, and technical presentations, acting as a recognised subject matter expert across security architecture, secure information exchange, and systems integration. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in technical pre-sales, solution architecture, cyber security consulting, or systems engineering within complex enterprise, defence, government, or critical national infrastructure environments. You should have a proven ability to engage with both business and technical stakeholders, produce high-quality technical documentation, and communicate complex concepts at multiple levels of technical detail. Strong knowledge of cyber security principles, information assurance frameworks, secure systems design, networking technologies, and cloud infrastructure is essential. Experience designing and integrating secure solutions across heterogeneous environments is highly desirable. The role requires excellent communication and presentation skills, strong stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to lead technical discussions from initial discovery through to solution definition and customer approval. Desirable Knowledge Experience with security accreditation processes, risk management frameworks, secure-by-design methodologies, and government or defence security environments. Understanding of enterprise networking technologies, including segmentation, VLAN design, routing, fibre-optic infrastructure, and secure communications. Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and the challenges associated with integrating complex technology solutions across multi-vendor environments. We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.

Join a global technology organisation whose products are trusted by leading brands and deliver real-world impact across sustainability, education and safety. This is a pivotal role, reporting to the Head of Engineering helping lead tech direction and delivery for some genuinely innovative products. The Role Act as the technical SME across multiple engineering teams including (Web Applications, GIS and Robotics) Provide hands-on technical leadership-shaping architecture, improving products and unblocking delivery. Solve complex engineering problems and drive best practice across the organisation. Requirements 5+ years' experience as a Principal Software Engineer (or similar) in an enterprise environment. Proven track record leading across multiple engineering teams and specialties. Experience with Event-driven architectures. Strong technical breadth across C#, .NET, SQL, Kafka and Azure (Java is a plus). Agile Leadership Desirable The role has no direct reports, but established leadership skills are desirable Distributed systems and real-time data processing. Application and platform security fundamentals. Please apply to this advert or email your CV direct to (url removed) Please note; sponsorship is not available for this role. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Artificial Intelligence AI Engineering Manager This is a new and exclusive opportunity for an Artificial Intelligence AI Engineering Manager to join a thriving STEM business as they invest in their Artificial Intelligence AI Engineering team Role details Title: Artificial Intelligence AI Engineering Manager Team: Core AI / Applied AI Platforms Location: London or Glasgow, 1 or 2 days a week in the office with flexibility and home working hybrid Reports to the Director of Artificial Intelligence AI Salary; (phone number removed) base salary Technical stack: AI & Emerging Technology Expertise- agent or autonomous AI systems., LLM, Azure AI ecosystem (Azure OpenAI, AI Foundry, Cognitive Services). This is a new and exclusive opportunity for an Artificial Intelligence AI Engineering Manager to lead the design, delivery, and scale of enterprise-grade AI engineering strategy and capabilities, with a focus on agentic AI systems, cloud-native architectures, and responsible AI deployment. This role operates as a player-coach, combining hands-on engineering leadership with team management. The AI Engineering Manager is accountable for building high-performing teams, delivering production AI solutions, and embedding security, governance, and reliability into all AI workloads. This role will include:- AI Platform Engineering & Delivery Agentic AI & Orchestration AI Security, Safety & Governance Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering Leadership & Team Development Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy To be successful in this role, we need someone who can combine technical Artificial Intelligence AI engineering skills, and team leadership/ team management experience Core Technical Competencies Strong hands-on experience with Azure AI ecosystem (Azure OpenAI, AI Foundry, Cognitive Services). Experience with LLM application design: RAG, prompt engineering, orchestration frameworks. AI & Emerging Technology Expertise- agent or autonomous AI systems. Requirements Leadership & Delivery Experience - 5+ years in senior engineering roles, with experience leading technical teams. AZURE expertise AI & Emerging Technology Expertise- agent or autonomous AI systems. For more information, and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV through to k.roe at Huxley Many thanks 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

Senior AI Engineer Manchester A growing technology-led business is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering its AI strategy. This is a senior-level, hands-on position responsible for designing, building, and deploying enterprise-grade AI solutions that drive measurable business value across the organisation. Working closely with IT, Data, Engineering, and senior business stakeholders, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced AI solutions, leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents, Machine Learning, and Azure AI services. You will provide technical leadership, establish best practices, and help build the organisation s long-term AI capability. The business is investing heavily in AI and is looking for someone who can combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, taking solutions from concept through to production deployment and adoption. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in AI Engineering combined with a robust Data Science background, enabling them to develop, evaluate, and optimise AI solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. This role would suit an experienced AI professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, mentoring others, influencing technical direction, and delivering innovative AI solutions at scale. Role Purpose As a Senior AI Engineer, you will lead the design, development, deployment, and optimisation of enterprise AI solutions, ensuring they are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned to business objectives. You will act as a subject matter expert for AI technologies, helping to define architecture, establish standards, and guide the organisation s AI roadmap while remaining hands-on with implementation. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy advanced AI and Machine Learning solutions to solve complex business challenges. Lead the architecture and implementation of production-grade AI applications using LLMs, RAG pipelines, AI Agents, and Azure AI services. Provide technical leadership across AI initiatives, ensuring solutions follow best practices for scalability, security, performance, and governance. Own the full AI development lifecycle, from discovery and proof-of-concept through to production deployment and business adoption. Develop and optimise AI models, prompt engineering frameworks, vector databases, and retrieval systems. Design and implement AI agent architectures, workflow automation, and API integrations. Collaborate with Infrastructure and Engineering teams to deploy AI solutions securely within enterprise environments. Ensure solutions leverage Private Endpoints, secure networking, identity management, and enterprise-grade governance controls. Establish monitoring, evaluation, and observability frameworks for AI systems, including hallucination detection, model drift monitoring, performance tracking, and cost optimisation. Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to identify high-value AI opportunities and define business cases. Measure and report on AI project outcomes, including efficiency gains, automation benefits, cost savings, and customer experience improvements. Mentor and support other technical team members, promoting AI best practices and knowledge sharing across the organisation. Contribute to the development of the organisation s AI strategy, roadmap, and future capability. Required Experience Essential Significant commercial experience in AI Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, Applied AI, or Data Science roles. Expert-level Python development skills and deep experience with modern AI/ML frameworks and SDKs. Proven experience designing and deploying production-grade RAG solutions and LLM-powered applications. Strong experience building and deploying AI agents, orchestration frameworks, and automated workflows. Experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, or equivalent enterprise AI platforms. Strong understanding of enterprise cloud architecture, including VNets, Entra ID, API Gateways, networking, and secure integrations. Experience deploying and managing AI workloads within production environments. Strong SQL and data engineering skills, working with both structured and unstructured datasets. Ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights and AI-driven business solutions. Experience implementing AI governance, security, monitoring, and operational best practices. Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Highly Desirable Strong Data Science background, with experience in statistical modelling, predictive analytics, feature engineering, experimentation, and model evaluation. Experience applying Data Science methodologies to solve complex business problems and identify opportunities for AI adoption. Experience with GenAIOps, LLMOps, MLOps, and AI observability platforms. Exposure to Computer Vision, OCR, Voice AI, Conversational AI, or multimodal AI solutions. Experience working within operational, retail, automotive, logistics, or customer-centric organisations. Knowledge of Responsible AI, AI governance frameworks, and regulatory considerations. Previous experience leading AI initiatives, mentoring engineers, or helping define AI strategy and roadmap. Experience building or contributing to an AI Centre of Excellence or internal AI capability function. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to AI delivery. You'll be comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels, engaging with senior stakeholders while also designing, developing, and deploying solutions yourself. You should be passionate about emerging AI technologies and have a track record of turning innovative ideas into production-ready solutions that create measurable business value. Salary & Benefits Competitive salary depending on experience Quarterly bonus scheme Hybrid working arrangement 3 days in the office / 2 days remote Opportunity to lead and shape enterprise AI capability Exposure to high-profile AI transformation initiatives Strong long-term career progression opportunities Ongoing investment in training, certifications, and professional development Interested? If you're an experienced AI Engineer or Data Science professional looking to take ownership of impactful AI initiatives and help shape the future direction of AI within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for the Senior AI Engineer opportunity in Manchester. Senior AI Engineer Manchester

DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes, TerraForm, CI / CD, GCP - Fareham. This role is fully on site. - Salary circa 60,000 plus benefits Build the Infrastructure Behind Critical Payment Systems! On the lookout for a hands-on DevOps Engineer to take ownership of the infrastructure, deployment pipelines and production environments that power my clients growing suite of payment technology products. This is an opportunity to join a business where infrastructure is central to the success of the product. Reporting directly to the CIO, you'll have genuine influence over technical decisions and the autonomy to shape how systems are deployed, secured and operated. The Role You'll be responsible for ensuring software can be deployed quickly, safely and reliably, while maintaining the high levels of security and compliance required within payment processing environments. This is a highly technical, hands-on position where you'll spend your time building, improving and operating infrastructure rather than sitting in meetings discussing it. Working closely with software engineers, you'll help create a seamless developer experience while ensuring production environments remain secure, scalable and resilient. Key Responsibilities Own and maintain production Kubernetes environments, ensuring reliability, security and cost efficiency Design, build and improve CI/CD pipelines that enable fast, safe deployments Manage infrastructure as code across Google Cloud Platform environments using Terraform Maintain and improve local development environments so engineers can run the full platform effectively Enhance monitoring, alerting and observability across all services Support PCI-DSS compliance requirements through secure infrastructure design and operational controls Implement and manage network segmentation, secrets management, access controls and audit processes Collaborate with engineering teams to improve deployment processes and platform reliability Skills & Experience Looking for someone with strong experience operating cloud-native production environments, including: Kubernetes in production environments (GKE preferred) Terraform and Infrastructure as Code CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance Docker and container lifecycle management GitOps workflows using tools such as ArgoCD and Kustomize Strong networking knowledge including DNS, TLS/mTLS, load balancing, VPCs and firewalls Comfortable working from the command line and using Git-based workflows Desirable Experience Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous: Istio or other service mesh technologies PCI-DSS or other regulated/compliance-driven environments Google Cloud Platform services including KMS, Cloud Armor, Binary Authorization and Datastore Go or PHP debugging capability Local Kubernetes development tooling such as Tilt Monitoring and observability platforms including Prometheus and Grafana What's on offer Direct access to the CIO and influence over infrastructure strategy Significant autonomy and ownership Opportunity to shape tooling, architecture and platform direction Work on business-critical payment systems operating at scale Challenging technical problems with real-world impact A collaborative engineering culture focused on quality, reliability and continuous improvement If you're passionate about cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, automation and secure systems please send your CV through to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Developing cloud infrastructure to facilitate healthcare research London, remote or hybrid Use your AWS expertise to build secure and scalable cloud infrastructure that will facilitate research and development within the healthcare sector! This company's diagnostics visualisation platform allows medical researchers to visualise and analyse clinical data in order to develop new treatments that will massively improve the lives of patients. Key to this is the creation of secure multi-tenant and multi-region storage solution that allows swift and secure access to various types of data. Data security and integrity is of paramount importance, and the solution needs to be compliant with healthcare industry software standards. This role calls for strong AWS skills, rapid application development, and software development skills, a solid understanding of security aspects. You will also need excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills. Of prime importance is that you take a holistic, not just technical, view, and be proactive in reaching out to colleagues and clients to fully understand the product's requirements, stakeholders, and how it sits within the company's broader mission of creating world-leading software tools to further medical research. Reporting directly to the Technical Product Lead, you'll be contributing to product architecture, designing and implementing services, and data pipelines; developing automated testing and CI/CD infrastructure. You will need: A 1st or 2.1 in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similarly relevant discipline, and substantial commercial software engineering experience; to be au fait with Agile ceremonies, version control, and CI/CD, and software testing. Solid expertise in developing and deploying microservices on AWS; knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code; DevOps, and experience with NoSQL databases. Demonstrably good coding skills, ideally in Java and / or Python; knowledge of RESTful APIs and service integration patterns and security frameworks such as OAuth 2.0 or OpenID Connect (OIDC). You must have full, existing, and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Not essential, but the following would be a bonus: Skills in containerisation/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes etc.); IaC; DynamoDB; Spring Boot and Gradle; knowledge of standards such as ISO 13485 or IEC 62304. This role is predominantly remote, with occasional attendance of the company's London office - you will therefore need to be based in the UK within a convenient travel distance. The role features an excellent salary, benefits package, and an option scheme. This is a great chance to make your mark in a company focussed on improving people's lives. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27559 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.