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Senior Software Engineer 75,000 to 85,000 + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension Winchester (Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office) Are you a senior software engineer looking to take end-to-end ownership of complex software at the heart of advanced detection systems, working alongside physicists and engineers to bring new technologies from research into real-world products? This is a principal-level technical role within a specialist engineering business developing integrated hardware and software platforms used across security, defence and other regulated environments. The software powers the wider ecosystem, enabling connectivity, real-time monitoring, alerting and operational visibility across distributed detection systems. You'll work closely with an in-house team of physicists researching new detection technologies, helping develop the software that brings those capabilities into the finished products. You'll provide technical leadership across a TypeScript-based microservices platform while remaining hands-on across backend services and contributing to a large Angular enterprise application used by customers in the field. Working with onshore and offshore engineering teams, you'll help shape architecture, technical standards and delivery across the full software lifecycle. This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys deep technical ownership, architectural responsibility and building software with genuine real-world impact. The Role Technical ownership of a TypeScript-based microservices platform running in Linux environments. Leading development across backend services and a large Angular application for monitoring, visualisation and alerting. Designing and optimising data models across PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch and Redis. Owning CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure across on-prem, cloud and hybrid deployments using Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform and Ansible. Working alongside physicists and engineering teams to deliver new product capabilities while mentoring engineers and driving technical standards. The Person Strong experience designing and building distributed, microservices-based systems. Commercial experience with TypeScript on the backend and Angular on the frontend. Proven experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis or similar technologies. Comfortable working within Linux-based, security-conscious or regulated environments. Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code and modern DevSecOps practices. Confident providing technical leadership while remaining hands-on. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Title: Senior/Principal Electrical Design Engineer Location: Bristol Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working We re recruiting a Senior/Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical system design for advanced machinery and automation projects. This is a senior role with responsibility for design leadership, architecture, safety compliance, and mentoring a small team. Key Responsibilities - Lead the electrical design of complex machinery and automated systems. - Own system architecture, design decisions, and technical direction. - Run design reviews and ensure high engineering standards. - Ensure designs meet required safety standards, such as ISO 12100, ISO 13849, EN 60204, BS EN 61010) - Provide technical mentoring and support to junior and mid level engineers. - Work closely with mechanical, software, and systems teams. - Improve design processes, documentation, and best practice. Skills & Experience - Strong background in electrical design for machinery or automation. - Proven experience designing to ISO 12100, ISO 13849, EN 60204, BS EN 61010. - Ability to lead architecture, design reviews, and technical decision making. - Experience mentoring or guiding engineers. - Proficient with electrical CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar). - Strong understanding of functional safety and machinery safety requirements. - Excellent communication and problem solving skills. Why apply for this role? - Senior technical ownership with real influence over design direction. - Opportunity to shape engineering standards and mentor the next generation of designers. - Hybrid working, competitive salary, strong benefits, and long term career development. - Work on technology that underpins advanced manufacturing, scientific innovation, and next generation engineering. For more information, please contact Cathy Swain. T: (phone number removed) E: (url removed)

Step into a world where innovation meets impact. This Principal Software Engineer role offers you the chance to be a part of cutting-edge defence technology, driving advancements that redefine security and protect lives. Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, you'll lead projects that make a real difference, while enjoying excellent benefits such as private medical cover, flexible working hours, and participation in an annual bonus scheme. If you're ready to shape the future of defence systems by leading the design, architecture, and delivery of secure embedded and application software within advanced cyber and defence programmes. You ll work across the full software lifecycle from requirements and system design through to implementation, testing, and deployment while ensuring high standards in performance, security, and reliability. The position includes technical leadership of small engineering teams, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to multiple concurrent projects with varying scales and complexity. You ll apply modern development practices such as object-oriented design, DevSecOps, and continuous integration, while also supporting bids, cost estimation, and technical reviews. Strong experience in C/C++, embedded systems, and software engineering best practices is essential. The role requires working in highly regulated environments, including handling sensitive information and meeting strict security standards. Candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance, reflecting the critical nature of the work. Overall, this is a senior-level engineering role combining hands-on development with leadership and strategic technical input What You Will Do: - Architect, design, develop, and test embedded and application software, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables. - Apply object-oriented design techniques to enable efficient code re-use and integration with testing frameworks. - Review system design artefacts to derive software requirements and architecture that align with high-level system objectives. - Develop and maintain knowledge of best practices in software development, including TDD/BDD, DevSecOps, and secure coding standards. - Mentor junior engineers, provide technical leadership, and contribute to the improvement of tools, processes, and techniques. - Generate technical proposals and accurate estimates for bids and projects, ensuring cost and schedule adherence. What You Will Bring: - A degree in engineering, mathematics, or a science-based subject, or equivalent experience. - Significant experience in embedded product development, including bare-metal and RTOSes such as Linux or ThreadX. - Expertise in programming languages like C and C++, with a strong grasp of object-oriented design and design patterns. - Familiarity with software testing, defensive coding standards, and tools for version control and automated testing. - A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. This Principal Software Engineer role is instrumental in delivering innovative cryptographic and key management solutions that ensure secure communication for customers worldwide. By contributing to the development of advanced defence systems, you'll play a vital role in shaping the company's mission to provide trusted, pioneering technology. Location: Based in fulltime onsite in Maidenhead Interested?: Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in the defence industry. Apply today to become a Principal Software Engineer and take the next step in your professional journey. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. JOB DESCRIPTION If you are looking for a game-changing career, working for one of the world's leading financial institutions, you've come to the right place. JP Morgan Chase's ambitions for AI/ML are transformational, but safety and security are non negotiable. As a Principal Software Engineer within AI Governance Engineering, you will design and build platforms and shared services that enable teams to develop, deploy, and operate AI/ML solutions with compliance and governance seamlessly integrated. Your focus will be to deliver best in class developer tooling that reduces friction and operational toil while raising the firmwide standard for security, reliability, auditability, and responsible AI. This role is suited to a Senior Engineer who can operate as a technical leader across multiple teams - defining architecture, influencing standards, and delivering high impact software that scales. Job Responsibilities Architect and build governance-by-design platforms that embed policy controls, approvals, and evidence collection into the AI/ML delivery lifecycle (from development to validation to deployment and monitoring) Develop reusable services and APIs that enable consistent governance capabilities across diverse AI/ML use cases (e.g., model onboarding, registration, metadata capture, lineage, and lifecycle state management) Create developer-first tooling (CLI, SDKs, libraries, templates, automated checks) that makes compliant workflows the easiest workflows Integrate controls into CI/CD pipelines for ML systems, including automated validation gates, artifact integrity checks, and promotion workflows with audit trails Design secure-by-default patterns for sensitive data handling and model operations, collaborating with security partners to meet firm standards Implement observability and monitoring for governance platforms, including operational telemetry, usage analytics, and control effectiveness measurement Drive engineering excellence through design reviews, reference architectures, coding standards, performance benchmarking, and reliability engineering practices Partner with stakeholders across engineering, model risk, compliance, legal, privacy, and business teams to translate governance requirements into scalable technical solutions Mentor and grow engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of quality, ownership, and continuous improvement Contribute to strategic roadmap for AI governance engineering, identifying opportunities to reduce toil, automate controls, and improve time-to-market safely Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills: Professional software engineering experience with ownership of complex, production-grade systems Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, Go, or Scala Understanding of AI/ML concepts and lifecycle fundamentals, including model evaluation, drift, reproducibility, and feature pipelines Experience designing and operating distributed systems or internal platforms used by multiple teams Strong technical communication and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills: Experience delivering systems with auditability, traceability, and compliance requirements in regulated environments Ability to influence architecture decisions and collaborate effectively across teams ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

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)

At CV-Library, we have a simple vision: to help the world to work and we are looking for exceptional and talented people to help us realise this vision in both UK and overseas markets. We are in a period of focused internal investment, following a year of key strategic acquisitions and significant investment across all parts of the business, from Tech and Data to People and HR, there's never been a more exciting time to join us or a better place to grow your career! The Role Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:30 Location: Fleet Working Pattern: Hybrid - twice a quarter We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across our application estate. Following our multi-year re-platforming, our backend is now a collection of RESTful microservices managing state for our core data entities - meaning the majority of our business logic and product complexity now lives in our Next.js web client and React Native mobile app. This role carries ongoing influence over how those applications are built and evolve. This role is centred on driving alignment across teams and systems - owning the interface lifecycle (API specifications and event schemas), setting and managing engineering standards, and coordinating implementation approaches across Product, Architecture and Engineering. You will play a key role in shaping how our platform evolves, helping teams deliver independently while maintaining a cohesive and scalable system - carrying architectural vision into day-to-day engineering practice, and building proofs of concept where they de-risk or accelerate delivery. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong communication, influence and the ability to build consensus across a diverse engineering organisation. Responsibilities: Own and evolve the interface specification lifecycle - REST API specifications and event schemas - including definition, documentation, versioning and governance Provide ongoing technical influence over the implementation of our Next.js web client and React Native mobile app, where the majority of our business logic and application complexity now resides Define, champion and manage engineering standards across the engineering organisation Act as the conduit for architectural vision, translating direction from Architecture into practical, deliverable approaches for engineering teams Maintain broad oversight across domains - web, mobile and backend microservices - identifying opportunities for simplification, reuse and consistency Build proofs of concept to validate approaches, de-risk complex changes and accelerate critical delivery Act as a bridge between web, mobile, backend and platform teams, ensuring alignment in how systems interact Drive clarity in system boundaries, contracts and integration patterns Facilitate cross-team technical discussions, building alignment and resolving ambiguity Identify and manage cross-cutting technical risks and dependencies Champion best practices in API and interface design, focusing on usability, scalability and maintainability Mentor engineers and technical leaders, particularly in systems thinking and across-domain design Ensure high-quality, accessible technical documentation Contribute hands-on to implementation when needed, particularly to unblock teams or de-risk complex changes What we're looking for Strong experience as a senior or lead engineer, with demonstrated impact beyond a single team Strong hands-on capability in modern full-stack web development; significant experience with Next.js and React is strongly preferred Experience across some or all of our core stack - MongoDB, PayloadCMS and React Native - is strongly preferred Deep experience designing, specifying and governing interfaces, including REST API specifications (e.g. OpenAPI) and event schemas, and managing them through their lifecycle Experience with AWS and Kubernetes/container orchestration is nice to have Familiarity with the wider technologies in our estate - Go, Perl, PHP, MySQL and Elasticsearch - is beneficial, supporting the broad domain oversight this role carries Proven ability to work across team boundaries, influencing technical direction and driving alignment Strong understanding of software architecture concepts and system design principles Excellent communication and consensus-building skills, with the ability to bring diverse stakeholders together Ability to navigate ambiguity and provide clarity in complex technical landscapes A systems-thinking mindset, with an interest in how different parts of a platform interact and evolve Experience supporting delivery through collaboration and influence rather than direct ownership Commitment to high standards in documentation, clarity and engineering quality Ability to context-switch between strategic thinking and practical implementation, depending on organisational needs We are actively committed to promoting a fully diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for this role from all candidates who meet the key requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

hackajob is collaborating with Leonardo to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description: What does it take to make complex EW and Future Combat Air systems react in real time, under extreme conditions? At Leonardo, it's the FPGA logic at the heart of those systems that makes the difference. As an FPGA Design Engineer working on our EW and FCA programmes, you'll help develop the programmable logic that enables high speed sensing, signal processing and decision making in mission critical environments. Based primarily in Luton, this role combines real programme delivery with access to a structured FPGA Academy, allowing capable engineers to deepen and accelerate their FPGA expertise while contributing to live EW and combat air systems. Hybrid working is supported, with on site presence flexing to meet programme needs. What you will do as an FPGA Design Engineer on EW and FCA programmes: Design, develop and verify FPGA logic for advanced electronic warfare and combat air systems. Work on modern FPGA platforms supporting: High speed data movement and sensor interfaces Deterministic, low latency processing chains Embedded processing using SoC devices and soft core processors Support the delivery of FPGA solutions enabling advanced signal processing, control and real time data handling. Translate system level requirements into robust FPGA architectures and implementations. Implement, simulate and verify designs using structured FPGA development and verification methodologies. Support integration, bring up and debug of FPGA designs within complex hardware platforms in advanced electronics laboratories. Collaborate closely with hardware, systems and software teams to deliver fully integrated EW and FCA system solutions. Participate in design and technical reviews, and where required, support activity across UK sites or customer locations. Alongside project delivery, you'll be supported by a structured FPGA Academy, with training modules aligned to both your existing background and the needs of the EW and FCA programmes you're supporting. How this role grows with you This is a role where progression comes through technical depth and delivery, not job titles alone. Initially, you'll focus on building confidence developing and verifying FPGA designs while contributing meaningfully to EW and FCA programmes. As experience grows, you'll take ownership of larger FPGA features or processing chains, influencing architectural and implementation decisions. With proven delivery and judgement, progression leads naturally to Senior and Principal FPGA roles, where you shape FPGA strategy, mentor others and influence system level solutions. Growth is driven by technical authority, problem solving and trust earned through programme delivery. What you'll bring This role is suited to engineers with a strong technical foundation who want to build depth and confidence in FPGA development within complex system environments. Essential experience and knowledge: HNC/HND or degree level knowledge in a relevant discipline (e.g. Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or similar), or equivalent practical experience. Experience working within a structured engineering development lifecycle. Exposure to digital systems, programmable logic, or hardware proximate development. Awareness of high speed interfaces and digital design concepts (e.g. Ethernet, PCIe, JESD, LVDS). Hands on experience supporting system level debug and test, using appropriate electronics tools. Useful (but not required): Prior FPGA or HDL development experience. Experience with embedded processing, SoC based designs or real time systems. Background in defence, aerospace or other high reliability industries, where performance and robustness are critical. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Job Title:Senior Project Manager Location: Leeds Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Sector: Public Sector Job Description North is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager (PM) to join our team delivering leading brand CCTV, Access Control, and Intercom solutions for a large multi-year contract to a key public sector customer. North solutions range from basic systems to fully integrated solutions bringing together CCTV, Access Control, Fire, Intruder, and BMS into a single management console. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and executing the project achieving successful outcomes for our customers. The ideal applicant will have proven experience as a Project Manager or similar role, successfully delivering complex construction, M&E, or technology installation projects within residential, commercial or similar high-risk environments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Leadership & Delivery: Lead, plan, execute, and finalise projects according to strict deadlines and within budget, with a focus on quality and safety. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures.Oversee all project phases from initial design and procurement through to installation, commissioning, testing, and final handover. Ensure all project documentation is accurately maintained and compliant with relevant standards and legislation ie NSI, BAFE, and British Standards Oversee the implementation of robust and compliant fire stopping solutions following any penetration works, ensuring Passive Fire Protection (PFP) integrity.Work closely with structural engineers, fire engineers, and building control bodies as required.Demonstrate an understanding of building physics, structural loads, and fire compartmentalisation. Site Management & Health & Safety: Assume overall responsibility for effective site management, ensuring a safe and productive working environment. Act as or oversee the role of Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2015, ensuring all duties are discharged effectively. Develop and enforce site-specific health and safety plans, method statements, and risk assessments. Manage temporary works requirements, including effective compound management and site logistics. Conduct regular site inspections and audits, addressing any non-compliance promptly. Commercial & Financial Management: Manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow to ensure profitable project delivery. Oversee cost control, identifying efficiency opportunities without compromising quality or safety. Lead variation and change management, ensuring all scope changes are documented, approved, and costed. Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual and performance standards. Risk & Opportunity Management: Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities. Develop and implement mitigation strategies for identified risks. Maintain a comprehensive risk register and communicate updates to stakeholders. Stakeholder & Client Communication Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the client, residents, local authorities, building control, and other key stakeholders. Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, ensuring clear, proactive, and consistent communication regarding project progress, milestones, risks, and changes. Provide regular, clear, and concise project updates and reports, tailoring communication to the audience.Effectively manage expectations and swiftly resolve any issues or conflicts in a professional and transparent manner. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Proven experience as a Project Manager or similar role, successfully delivering complex construction, M&E, or technology installation projects Strong technical knowledge of passive and active fire protection, CCTV, and access control systems. Expertise in CDM Regulations 2015 with a strong commitment to Health & Safety best practice. Experience managing temporary works, site logistics, and compound setup/management. Strong commercial acumen with proven cost control, budget, and change/variation management experience. Proficient in risk and opportunity management. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; able to build rapport, influence stakeholders, and manage client expectations. Proven leadership managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and effective at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project). Relevant project management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMP, APM PMQ) desirable. Recognised Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Construction Certificate, SMSTS) desirable. 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

Principal Software Engineer (.NET / AWS) 90,000+ per annum IT Function Manchester / Hybrid Shape the Future of Cloud-Native Fintech Engineering Are you ready to step into a role where you can drive architectural excellence, solve complex engineering challenges, and influence technical direction at scale? We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering function, playing a critical role in delivering scalable, cloud-native fintech platforms that support a rapidly expanding digital product suite. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who thrives on deep technical problem-solving, system design, and raising engineering standards across teams. What You'll Be Doing Owning Architecture & Technical Direction Design and build scalable, distributed systems using .NET (C#) Define and evolve system architecture across AWS cloud environments Lead on complex technical challenges and system design decisions Ensure platforms are built for performance, scalability, security, and resilience Driving Engineering Excellence Act as a go-to technical expert within the engineering function Champion best practices, clean code, and modern engineering standards Contribute to architectural discussions and guide technical direction without line management responsibility Support and influence the wider engineering team through knowledge sharing and technical mentorship Hands-On Delivery & Innovation Contribute directly to coding, design, and delivery of key systems Work across the full lifecycle - from design through to deployment and optimisation Drive improvement across CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-native practices Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions What Makes You Stand Out You are a highly experienced engineer with a passion for hands-on development, architecture, and solving complex technical challenges. Extensive experience with .NET / C# in large-scale, complex systems Strong hands-on expertise with AWS cloud platforms (essential) Proven experience designing scalable, distributed and microservices architectures Deep understanding of APIs, system design, and integration patterns Strong experience within DevOps, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices Ability to influence technical direction through expertise rather than authority Desirable Skills Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerisation Knowledge of event-driven systems and architectures Exposure to front-end technologies (React / Angular) Experience within fintech or regulated environments Why This Role Stands Out 90,000+ salary depending on experience Opportunity to shape architecture and engineering direction at scale Remain hands-on while working on complex, high-impact systems Work on cloud-native fintech platforms with real-world impact High level of technical autonomy and influence Strong engineering culture with a modern technology stack Hybrid working in Manchester If you're looking for a role where you can stay deeply technical, influence architecture, and make a lasting impact without moving away from engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV via the application link or contact Chrissie Rehman at (url removed) to take the next step. INDTECH DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

Senior & Principal Level Software Engineers Required Location: Hybrid/Warminster Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK SC Clearance Salary: £60,000-£100,000 (DOE) + Benefits iO Associates is working with a leading technology company who help build a training management platform used by international defence organisations and allied forces in more than 70 countries. They re looking for a Full Stack Engineers to design, develop and enhance new features across their platform, working on everything from modern Angular front ends to Java backend services, APIs and SQL databases. You'll also build integrations with customer ERP systems, data platforms and partner applications as part of a major UK defence transformation programme. This is a hands-on role with real technical ownership, giving you the opportunity to influence architecture, engineering standards and best practices while mentoring other developers. What you'll need: Strong experience with Java, Angular/TypeScript and SQL Experience building full stack applications and REST APIs Knowledge of system integrations, CI/CD and automated testing Comfortable working in an agile environment with evolving requirements Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach Eligible for Security Clearance (SC) If this role is of interest, apply to the link for consideration!

Lead Platform Engineer / Principal Platform Engineer Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 + benefits Location: UK Wide Hybrid Working Offices: Bristol, Woking, Worthing, St Paul's London Security Clearance: SC cleared or SC eligible required Up to 6 days per month in office. We are supporting a major Platform Engineering growth programme delivering secure, cloud-native platforms across some of the UK's largest and most complex technology environments. These platforms underpin critical digital services used at a national scale, supporting modern engineering teams working across cloud, data, security, automation and public sector transformation. This opportunity is aimed at experienced Platform Engineers, Technical Leads, Principal Engineers and strong Platform SMEs who have operated at scale and wish to influence how large organisations build, deploy and operate software. You will remain hands-on while having genuine influence over platform direction, engineering standards, governance, reliability and developer experience. What you'll be doing Design, build and improve secure cloud platforms, internal developer platforms and reusable engineering capabilities across complex client environments. Design secure multi-account AWS landing zones and cloud platforms. Build internal developer platforms and self-service capabilities. Design and operate production-grade Kubernetes platforms, including EKS, AKS or OpenShift. Define engineering standards, golden paths, reusable modules and platform patterns. Build observability strategies using Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry and modern APM tooling. Improve reliability through SLOs, incident reviews and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practises. Embed DevSecOps, supply-chain security and secure CI/CD practises. Drive cloud-native modernisation and legacy transformation. Support FinOps and cloud optimisation across large estates. Lead design reviews, technical workshops and mentor engineers. Collaborate closely with architects, engineering teams and senior stakeholders to solve complex platform challenges. What we're looking for Strong experience across several of the following areas: AWS cloud platforms. Kubernetes, ideally EKS, AKS or OpenShift. Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC). CI/CD automation. GitOps tools such as ArgoCD or Flux. Internal Developer Platforms or self-service engineering. Observability tools including Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, ELK, Datadog, Dynatrace or New Relic. DevSecOps and supply-chain security. SRE practises, SLOs, SLIs and incident management. Platform governance, cloud standards or landing zones. FinOps and cost optimisation. We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in large-scale enterprise, financial services, telecoms, retail, defence, public sector, travel, media or other highly regulated environments. This role could suit a technical lead, a hands-on architect, a senior platform engineer ready to progress, or a deep SME in Kubernetes, AWS, observability, cloud platforms or developer enablement. Why this role? Work on genuinely national-scale digital services. Join a strong Platform Engineering community. Solve complex cloud and reliability challenges. Influence engineering direction rather than simply delivering requirements. Remain hands-on while operating at a senior level. Clear progression into Lead, Principal or Architecture career pathways.

Lead Software Architect - Cambridge Salary up to £91k dependent on experience 2-3 days per week on site Lead Software Architect required for a leading client based in Cambridge. This senior role will take ownership of software architecture and delivery across a key product or platform area, turning product priorities and solution designs into scalable, well-architected software. You'll act as the link between product, solution design and engineering, ensuring the technical direction is clear, maintainable and aligned to wider strategy. The role will also lead software engineering teams, support hands-on delivery where needed, and drive the adoption of AI-enhanced engineering practices to improve quality and throughput. Key skills and responsibilities Strong senior-level software architecture experience, including service-oriented, event-driven and API-first design. Good knowledge of cloud infrastructure, containers, CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code. Understanding of secure development, authentication, authorisation and data protection. Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments with distributed engineering teams. Practical knowledge of AI-assisted development tools, including benefits and risks. Proven experience as a Lead/Senior Architect, Principal Engineer or similar, owning a product or platform end to end. Strong engineering background, with experience building and shipping large-scale production systems. Hands-on knowledge of modern technologies, including TypeScript, Node.js, Vue.js or React. Ability to design scalable, secure and resilient solutions aligned to business needs. Experience leading distributed teams, including offshore, nearshore or contract engineers. Able to translate product and solution designs into clear engineering delivery. Pragmatic problem-solver with strong decision-making and delivery focus. Clear communicator, confident challenging and influencing across teams. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Craig Oates at Harvey Nash for immediate consideration.

Senior Front End Engineer - USA Tech Team Overall Ambition Solve some of today's most complex hospitality challenges by building intuitive, high-performing digital experiences using modern frontend technologies. Help shape the technical direction of our customer-facing applications whilst delivering exceptional experiences across the USA. What We're Looking For We're looking for a Senior Front End Engineer to join our passionate, lean, agile, fast-growing and evolving technology team on a permanent basis. You'll be an experienced frontend engineer who enjoys solving complex user experience challenges, building scalable web applications and helping those around you become better engineers. You'll be comfortable owning large frontend initiatives from design through to production, influencing technical direction and driving engineering excellence across multiple teams. You'll remain hands-on whilst acting as a trusted technical leader within the team. Living the Nando's Values As a Nandoca, you'll embody the values that make Nando's unique. We're looking for people who demonstrate: Pride - Take ownership of complex technical challenges, maintain high engineering standards and consistently deliver high-quality software. Passion - Bring curiosity, enthusiasm and a continuous learning mindset to solving customer problems and improving engineering practices. Courage - Challenge existing approaches, embrace change and confidently make informed technical decisions. Integrity - Act with honesty, transparency and accountability in every interaction and technical decision. Family - Support, mentor and collaborate with teammates, helping create an inclusive culture where everyone can do their best work. These values shape how we work together, make decisions and build technology that moves Nando's forward. The Role As a Senior Front End Engineer, you'll design, build, deploy and operate modern, high-quality web applications that power the Nando's digital experience across the USA. You'll partner closely with Technical Leads, Product Managers, UX Designers and fellow engineers to create fast, accessible and engaging customer experiences whilst helping shape the frontend architecture across our digital platform. You'll be trusted to independently lead complex frontend initiatives, mentor engineers across the team and champion engineering best practice. You'll also: Lead frontend technical discovery and solution design for complex initiatives. Build reusable, scalable and accessible component libraries. Translate UX designs into responsive, high-quality user interfaces. Drive engineering quality through code reviews, testing strategies and frontend standards. Coach and mentor engineers through pairing, technical guidance and knowledge sharing. Own frontend applications throughout their lifecycle using a "You build it, you run it" mindset. Improve performance, accessibility, security and developer experience across our applications. Contribute to frontend architecture and engineering strategy alongside Technical Leads and Principal Engineers. Champion the effective use of AI-assisted engineering tools to improve delivery whilst maintaining engineering quality. About the USA Tech Team Our team's objective is to bring the same high-quality digital experience that customers enjoy in the UK and Ireland to customers across the USA. To achieve this, we build and evolve the services powering our customer journeys across: Locate Menu Payments Orders Loyalty Identity Web & Mobile Applications As a Senior Front End Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering the customer-facing experiences across these domains. You'll work closely with backend engineers, Product Managers and Designers to build intuitive, responsive and accessible applications that delight customers while remaining scalable, resilient and easy to evolve. You'll collaborate with other engineering teams across Customer Digital, helping align frontend standards, improve shared libraries and continually enhance our engineering ecosystem. Responsibilities Our Senior Front End Engineers are technical leaders who remain close to the code whilst helping the wider engineering organisation succeed. You'll: Design and build modern, scalable and accessible frontend applications. Lead technical implementation of complex frontend initiatives from discovery through production. Develop reusable UI components and shared design system capabilities. Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, Technical Leads and backend engineers to deliver outstanding customer experiences. Mentor engineers through pairing, coaching and constructive code reviews. Drive improvements to frontend engineering standards, tooling and development practices. Contribute to frontend architecture and technical roadmaps. Build comprehensive automated testing and continuously improve test coverage. Optimise application performance, responsiveness and Core Web Vitals. Own frontend services in production, including monitoring, observability and continuous improvement. Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines for frontend applications. Support incident response, root cause analysis and ongoing service improvements. Champion accessibility (WCAG), usability and responsive design best practices. Continuously explore emerging technologies, including AI-assisted software development, to improve engineering effectiveness. Skills Required Essential Significant commercial experience building large-scale frontend applications. Expert proficiency with TypeScript , React and modern JavaScript. Strong experience with React ecosystem tools such as React Query, Redux Toolkit or equivalent state management solutions. Deep understanding of HTML5, CSS3 and responsive web design. Strong knowledge of frontend architecture, component-based design and scalable application patterns. Experience integrating RESTful APIs and backend services. Experience building performant, accessible and responsive user interfaces. Strong experience with automated frontend testing (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright or Cypress). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-hosted frontend deployments. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction. Strong understanding of Agile software delivery. Experience using AI effectively as part of the software development lifecycle. Highly Desirable React Native Next.js Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Kubernetes Design Systems Storybook GraphQL Micro Frontends Performance optimisation and Core Web Vitals Accessibility (WCAG) Observability platforms and frontend monitoring Everyone is Welcome At Nando's, everyone is welcome. Inspired by our Southern African heritage, we know and value the richness that diversity brings to Nando's. We're committed to creating an inclusive and respectful culture for all, including our existing and future Nandocas, partners, suppliers, customers and the communities we serve. We work hard to create an environment where every individual is valued, respected and can flourish regardless of who they are, their background or outlook on life. We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments to enable candidates to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process.

Senior Software Engineer - USA Tech Team Overall Ambition Solve some of today's most complex hospitality challenges by creating innovative, scalable technology using a modern, open technology stack. Help shape the technical direction of our products while delivering exceptional customer experiences across the USA. What We're Looking For We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our passionate, lean, agile, fast-growing and evolving technology team on a permanent basis. You'll be an experienced engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical problems, building highly scalable systems and helping those around you become better engineers. You'll be comfortable owning complex initiatives from design through to production, influencing technical direction and driving engineering excellence across multiple teams. You'll remain hands-on whilst acting as a trusted technical leader within the team. Living the Nando's Values As a Nandoca, you'll embody the values that make Nando's unique. We're looking for people who demonstrate: Pride - Take ownership of complex technical challenges, maintain high engineering standards and consistently deliver high-quality software. Passion - Bring curiosity, enthusiasm and a continuous learning mindset to solving customer problems and improving engineering practices. Courage - Challenge existing approaches, embrace change and confidently make informed technical decisions. Integrity - Act with honesty, transparency and accountability in every interaction and technical decision. Family - Support, mentor and collaborate with teammates, helping create an inclusive culture where everyone can do their best work. These values shape how we work together, make decisions and build technology that moves Nando's forward. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design, build, deploy and operate high-quality software across our digital platform whilst helping shape the technical direction of the products you support. You'll partner closely with Technical Leads, Product Managers and fellow engineers to solve complex business problems, influence architectural decisions and ensure our platforms remain scalable, resilient and secure. You'll be trusted to independently lead large technical initiatives, mentor engineers across the team and champion engineering best practice. You'll be comfortable working across the full technology stack, whether that's backend services, APIs, integrations, infrastructure or frontend applications. You'll also: Lead technical discovery and solution design for complex initiatives. Break down large technical problems into achievable deliverables. Drive engineering quality through code reviews, testing strategies and technical standards. Coach and mentor engineers through pairing, technical guidance and knowledge sharing. Own production services throughout their lifecycle using a "You build it, you run it" mindset. Identify opportunities to improve architecture, developer experience and platform reliability. Contribute to engineering strategy alongside Technical Leads and Principal Engineers. Champion the effective use of AI-assisted engineering tools to improve delivery while maintaining engineering quality. About the USA Tech Team Our team's objective is to bring the same high-quality digital experience that customers enjoy in the UK and Ireland to customers across the USA. To achieve this, we build and evolve the services powering our customer journeys across: Locate Menu Payments Orders Loyalty Identity Web & Mobile Applications As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering solutions that span these domains. You'll work on end-to-end initiatives, designing APIs, integrating distributed systems and building customer-facing experiences that are scalable, resilient and easy to evolve. You'll collaborate closely with other domain teams across Customer Digital, helping align technical approaches, solve cross-domain challenges and continually improve the overall engineering ecosystem. Responsibilities Our Senior Software Engineers are technical leaders who remain close to the code while helping the wider engineering organisation succeed. You'll: Design and deliver scalable, secure and resilient software solutions. Lead technical implementation of complex initiatives from discovery through production. Collaborate with engineers, Product Managers and Technical Leads to shape technical solutions. Mentor engineers through pairing, coaching and constructive code reviews. Drive improvements to engineering standards, tooling and development practices. Contribute to architectural discussions and technical roadmaps. Build comprehensive automated testing and continuously improve test coverage. Own services in production, including monitoring, observability, alerting and operational excellence. Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes. Support incident response, root cause analysis and continuous service improvement. Influence technical decisions across multiple teams where appropriate. Champion performance, scalability, security and maintainability across the platform. Continuously explore emerging technologies, including AI-assisted software development, to improve engineering effectiveness. Skills Required Essential Significant commercial software engineering experience delivering production systems. Expert proficiency in Rust, Golang or TypeScript. Experience designing distributed systems, APIs and event-driven architectures. Strong understanding of software architecture and engineering best practices. Experience working across multiple programming languages and technology stacks. Strong experience with CI/CD, cloud-native development and production support. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction. Strong understanding of Agile software delivery. Experience using AI effectively as part of the software development lifecycle Highly Desirable React React Native Kubernetes Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Okta Event-driven architecture Microservices Infrastructure as Code Observability platforms and distributed tracing Everyone is Welcome At Nando's, everyone is welcome. Inspired by our Southern African heritage, we know and value the richness that diversity brings to Nando's. We're committed to creating an inclusive and respectful culture for all, including our existing and future Nandocas, partners, suppliers, customers and the communities we serve. We work hard to create an environment where every individual is valued, respected and can flourish regardless of who they are, their background or outlook on life. We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments to enable candidates to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process.

Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging 45,000 - 60,000 + excellent bens. Chelmsford, Essex (4 days p/w on site) Space science is at the core of understanding the Universe's origins and future. From the earliest signs of the Big Bang to the effects of solar activity on the Earth, the detailed scientific information and images obtained with our CCD and CMOS sensors are helping us understand more about our surroundings. The imaging sensors developed and tested at the Chelmsford site have been used on humanities most important space imaging missions. These include the Hubble Telescope, Keplar, GAIA, Mars Rovers, New Horizons, and Rosetta to name but a few. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products and projects by developing bespoke solutions for Space Imaging sensors, test cameras and front-end electronics. Summary and Responsibilities - Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging Your responsibilities will encompass the design of associated assembly and test jigging, as well as transport packaging, and will require you to drive new design solutions from concept through to detailed manufacturing drawings, including the selection of suitable materials. Key Responsibilities - Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging Lead mechanical engineering development activities across projects/programmes by translating customer specifications into suitable designs, driving the design and procurement process, and delivering robust, high-quality solutions that meet customer expectations efficiently and on schedule. Develop and maintain detailed documentation-including design specifications, test plans, manufacturing drawings, and reports-and ensure effective communication of technical information to both internal and external parties through drawings, reports, and presentations. Participate actively in design reviews, provide constructive feedback to improve designs, and work closely with process engineers to offer well-documented solutions to complex technical issues. Identify and resolve technical problems during the design phase, proactively assess risks, and demonstrate the ability to work independently to deliver robust solutions. Stay up-to-date with advancements in mechanical engineering technologies, drive the development of processing expertise, and support the industrialisation of processes for custom product solutions. Qualifications and Experience - Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Proficiency in CAD software Demonstrated ability to interpret FEA results and apply insights to refine and enhance design solutions. Demonstrated ability to design solutions that effectively address challenging environmental conditions, including shock, vibration, and heat transfer, through the application of specialised engineering knowledge. Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Proven track record of successfully leading projects and delivering high-quality results.

Principal Java Engineer (AWS / Microservices) Salary: Up to £105,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Coventry or Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Java Engineer to shape the future of large-scale digital platforms used by millions of customers. This role will focus on driving engineering excellence, defining technical standards and leading the design of scalable, high-availability systems across a modern cloud-native environment. Responsibilities for the Principal Java Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams (on and offshore) and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, distributed systems using modern technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and development teams with deep technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices Leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve productivity and delivery outcomes Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture and community of practice Work closely with senior stakeholders to align technology with business goals Essential Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka and AWS Experience managing on and offshore teams Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design Experience leading development of high-performance distributed systems Experience defining and governing technical standards and engineering practices Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Strong advocate of Agile delivery and modern engineering ways of working Experience building collaborative engineering communities Comfortable making data-driven technical decisions at scale Experience working closely with senior engineering leadership teams If you are a senior Java engineering leader looking to shape modern platforms at scale while remaining close to technology, this role offers strong influence, complex challenges and long-term impact.

Senior Platform Engineer South West EnglandBristol, Cheltenham 6 days per month in office. SC Clearance eligibility required £75,000 - £90,000 + excellent benefits We are supporting one of the UK's largest Platform Engineering growth programmes, delivering secure, cloud-native platforms that underpin critical digital services used by millions every day. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering community working across some of the UK's most complex and innovative cloud environments. You will support development teams to build, deploy and operate modern applications at enterprise scale. You will remain hands-on with technology whilst influencing engineering standards, enhancing developer experience and evolving platform capabilities. Key Responsibilities Build and operate secure AWS cloud environments and landing zones. Develop modern Kubernetes platforms using EKS and cloud-native tooling. Create reusable Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Support Internal Developer Platforms and self-service engineering capabilities. Build and improve CI/CD pipelines and automation. Implement observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana and OpenTelemetry. Support reliability engineering initiatives including SLOs, SLIs and incident response improvements. Collaborate with architects, security teams and software engineers to resolve complex technical challenges. Contribute to engineering standards, best practises and platform evolution. Technical Experience Required We are looking for candidates with experience across several of the following: AWS Kubernetes (EKS preferred) Terraform or Infrastructure as Code CI/CD tooling GitOps approaches such as ArgoCD or Flux Prometheus, Grafana or OpenTelemetry DevSecOps practises Platform Engineering concepts Site Reliability Engineering principles FinOps and cloud cost optimisation We would particularly like to hear from engineers with experience in: Enterprise-scale cloud environments Highly regulated industries Financial services, telecoms, retail, defence or public sector environments Cloud migration and modernisation programmes Supporting large engineering communities Why Join Us? Work on genuinely large-scale digital services impacting millions of users. Join an established engineering community with strong technical standards. Solve complex cloud engineering challenges using modern tooling and approaches. Gain exposure to some of the UK's largest cloud estates. Remain hands-on whilst progressing towards Lead and Principal Engineering roles.

We are looking for an exceptional engineer to join an early-stage technology company as a founding member of the engineering team. This is a rare opportunity for someone who wants genuine technical ownership, working directly with the founding team to build a category-defining product from the ground up. We are not looking for someone who simply writes code. We are looking for a world-class problem solver who can move quickly, think deeply, make high-quality technical decisions and build systems that can scale. About the Role As a Founding Engineer, you will have responsibility across the entire technical stack - from architecture and infrastructure through to product development and optimisation. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, solving difficult engineering problems and establishing the foundations of the company's technology. This role is best suited to an exceptional individual with outstanding technical ability, intellectual curiosity and a track record of building challenging systems. Key Responsibilities Architect and build core technology from first principles. Own critical engineering decisions across infrastructure, backend systems and product development. Design scalable, reliable and high-performance software systems. Solve complex technical challenges with speed and precision. Build prototypes, test ideas and rapidly iterate towards production solutions. Establish engineering standards, tooling and development practices. Optimise systems for performance, reliability and scalability. Work directly with founders to shape product strategy and technical direction. Take ownership of projects from initial concept through to deployment. About You Exceptional academic background from a leading UK university. Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or another highly technical discipline. Outstanding programming ability in languages such as Python, C++, Rust, Go or Java. Demonstrated ability to build complex technical projects independently. Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, systems design and software architecture. High intellectual curiosity and ability to learn unfamiliar technologies quickly. Comfortable operating with uncertainty and taking full ownership. Driven by solving difficult problems rather than following established processes. Strong Signals First-class degree or equivalent academic achievement. Competitive programming, mathematical competitions or research experience. Open-source contributions or technically ambitious personal projects. Experience building products, platforms or infrastructure from scratch. Experience at high-performing technology companies, research labs or engineering teams. Founding Engineer - Keyword List Founding Engineer, Software Engineer, Backend Engineer, Full Stack Engineer, Principal Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Lead Engineer, Technical Lead, Startup Engineer, Early Stage Engineer, Product Engineer, Computer Science, Software Development, Software Architecture, System Design, Distributed Systems, Scalable Systems, High Performance Systems, Backend Development, API Development, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Engineering, Platform Engineering, Algorithms, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming, Functional Programming, Python, C++, Rust, Go, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Database Design, SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, System Architecture, Technical Leadership, Engineering Strategy, Software Reliability, Performance Optimisation, Automation, DevOps, CI/CD, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, Open Source, GitHub, Research Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, AI Engineering, Deep Learning, Mathematical Modelling, Competitive Programming, Hackathons, Research Projects, Technical Projects, Product Development, MVP Development, Prototyping, Rapid Development, Problem Solving, First Principles Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, High Growth Technology, Scale-Up, Venture Backed, Engineering Excellence

Principal Java Engineer (AWS / Microservices) Salary: Up to £105,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Coventry or Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Java Engineer to shape the future of large-scale digital platforms used by millions of customers. This role will focus on driving engineering excellence, defining technical standards and leading the design of scalable, high-availability systems across a modern cloud-native environment. Responsibilities for the Principal Java Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams (on & offshore) and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, distributed systems using modern technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and development teams with deep technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices Leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve productivity and delivery outcomes Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture and community of practice Work closely with senior stakeholders to align technology with business goals Essential Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka and AWS Experience managing on and offshore teams Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design Experience leading development of high-performance distributed systems Experience defining and governing technical standards and engineering practices Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Strong advocate of Agile delivery and modern engineering ways of working Experience building collaborative engineering communities Comfortable making data-driven technical decisions at scale Experience working closely with senior engineering leadership teams If you are a senior Java engineering leader looking to shape modern platforms at scale while remaining close to technology, this role offers strong influence, complex challenges and long-term impact.

Principal Platform Engineer - Ref: 1733 Initial contract until 27/12/26 98.82ph, UMB, inside IR35 Yeovil - Full time onsite Please note, DV clearance is required for this positon and the programme will have "UK Eyes Only" restrictions. Your Impact Are you ready to take on complex technical challenges at the forefront of cyber and platform engineering? At Leonardo, our Principal Platform Engineers are hands-on experts who shape the design, integration, and delivery of secure platforms that keep our customers' missions running. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Principal Platform Engineer Act as the technical authority on one of our platform engineering domains (e.g. virtualisation) providing specialist domain expertise to projects and programmes. Lead the design and implementation of secure platforms across on-premise environments. Capture, analyse, and interpret complex customer requirements to drive system design and architecture. Develop high- and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with secure-by-design principles. Take ownership of technical delivery within work packages, including planning, estimation, and progress reporting. Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior engineers, raising technical capability across the community. Provide input to technology strategies, feasibility studies, and innovation projects. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and justifying design decisions. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise across multiple platform domains, with a track record of delivering secure solutions. The ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentorship. A problem-solving mindset, able to innovate and recommend the best approach for complex challenges. Core areas (must have): Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stack (vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, Aria Suite) Design, build and operation of software-defined datacentre platforms Network virtualisation and micro-segmentation concepts (NSX, platform-integrated) Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform) Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle Integration of compute, storage, and network layers into a unified platform Delivery within secure / enterprise / defence environments Desirable: VCAP certifcation Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code Experience integrating enterprise services (Active Directory, PKI, monitoring, SIEM) Hands-on use of DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines VxRail and hyper-converged infrastructure Automation of VCF lifecycle (patching, upgrades, deployment) Integration with enterprise identity and security services (AD, PKI, PAM) Containerisation platforms (Kubernetes, Docker)