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This isn't an opportunity to simply maintain an established firmware platform. It's an opportunity to help build one. We are partnering with an exciting, entrepreneurial UK technology start-up developing an innovative, AI-enabled consumer product combining advanced mechanical, electrical and smart technology. Founded by two ambitious entrepreneurs and recently backed by significant US investment, the business is now moving from product development into production, international growth and scale. They are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who wants to join early, take ownership and help shape the technology as the business grows. The opportunity You'll own the firmware across two processors at the heart of the product: Bare-metal C on a safety microcontroller C+ on an embedded-Linux module You'll work across the full embedded stack, from drivers, peripherals and real-time control through to connectivity, OTA updates, telemetry and fleet management. You'll work closely with electronics and engineering on board bring-up, debugging hardware and software together and taking the product from development into reliable, production-ready hardware. This is a hands-on role with genuine technical ownership and plenty of opportunity to influence how things are built. What you'll own Bare-metal MCU firmware, including registers, interrupts and peripherals Multithreaded C+ applications on embedded Linux Real-time state machines and deterministic timing Device drivers and standard embedded buses Board bring-up using schematics, datasheets, scopes, logic analysers and JTAG/SWD Embedded Linux: systemd, networking, D-Bus, cross-compilation, Yocto and U-Boot Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and power management Error handling, logging and on-target/remote debugging OTA updates, telemetry and fleet management Secure boot, signed updates, encrypted communications and key management CI, unit testing and disciplined software releases Firmware architecture and practices suitable for a growing production fleet Who we're looking for You'll ideally have 5+ years of embedded software experience, working across two or more processor families. Your background might be in consumer electronics, robotics, automotive, appliances, IoT, industrial technology or another complex engineered product environment. You'll bring: Strong bare-metal C and modern C++ experience Embedded Linux and multithreaded application development Experience with real-time systems and constrained hardware Strong hardware bring-up and debugging skills Experience with device drivers and embedded buses Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and power management experience Experience with Git, CI, unit testing and release processes An understanding of OTA, telemetry and fleet management Knowledge of embedded security and production firmware practices A 2:1 or above degree in electronics, computer science or a related discipline is preferred, with Master's or PhD-level study welcome. The qualifications and years above are a guide, not a gate. Exceptional candidates who can demonstrate the same level of ability will always be considered. What you'll know You'll ideally understand how to build firmware that is reliable, testable, secure and maintainable in production, including: Embedded Linux, systemd, networking and D-Bus Yocto and U-Boot Real-time state machines and deterministic timing Device drivers and hardware interfaces OTA updates and fleet management Secure boot, signed firmware and key management Logging, diagnostics and remote debugging Certification-bound development and change control Renumeration £60,000 - £75,000 basic salary 10% bonus BUPA Private Healthcare Pension Company phone and additional benefits.

We at Qualient Solutions Looking for Platform Engineer with CloudFormation & Active SC Clearance. Job Description: Skills Required: Minimum Experience as a Senior Platform Engineer including a solid understanding of software engineering principles and their application. Experience of Scripting and pipeline automation (eg Jenkins and GitHub Actions). Strong understanding of cloud services (AWS) and containerisation technologies (eg, Docker, Kubernetes). Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform. Essential Experience of working closely with development and infrastructure teams to quickly understand requirements and implement solutions. Adept at leveraging automation to improve development processes and optimise software delivery. Ability to cooperate closely with both engineers and product teams - including designers, product managers, and analysts. Hands on CloudFormation Scripting, troubleshooting and debugging Working knowledge of Chef, Scripting and troubleshooting Experience with Python Scripting and troubleshooting Experience with Jenkins pipelines (multibranch), deployments, groovy Scripting Experience with Linux commands and knowledge of troubleshooting web services Experience with AWS services - EC2, NLB, API Gateway, ASG, etc.

Senior Software Engineer Newcastle upon Tyne - Hybrid Up to 70,000 basic + benefits Relocation package available The Role We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our clients R&D function, reporting directly to the Head of R&D. In this role you'll design and govern the software architecture and CI/CD processes that their engineering team builds within. You'll take ownership of the architectural framework spanning robotics payloads, vehicle automation, computer vision, sensor integration, digital twins, and simulation - ensuring everything they build is scalable, maintainable, and defensible against safety-critical standards. You'll know how to let early-stage prototypes move fast on the right evidential path, without forcing full compliance before it's needed - while making sure the architecture is built to scale to full qualification when the time comes. What You'll Do Define and implement end-to-end software architecture and CI/CD pipelines for remote and autonomous systems Establish unit testing, verification, and validation processes, building the evidence base needed to meet defence safety-critical standards Integrate architecture across control systems, computer vision, sensor fusion, simulation, and digital twin platforms Support system integration, commissioning, and real-world field trials alongside global military end users What You'll Bring Essential: A strong track record in software architecture for safety-critical or compliance-driven systems Hands-on experience with C/C++ and Python in Linux real-time environments Confidence reading electrical schematics and working across the hardware/software boundary Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for safety-critical software A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent (2:1 minimum) Nice to Have: Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 Experience with machine learning, OpenCV, or CODESYS/PLC environments A background in automotive safety systems, defence, robotics, or autonomous vehicle development What's In It for You 70,000 basic salary 8% matched pension Free breakfast and lunch daily on-site 35-hour week: Tuesday-Thursday on-site, Monday/Friday from home, with an early finish on Fridays Up to 5,000 relocation allowance for the right candidate Apply today with an up-to-date CV.

Linux Engineer x2 - government client - Glasgow - Hybrid (3 days onsite) - SC/DV Clearance I have 2x new Linux Engineering roles with our central government client in Glasgow. You will work across physical and virtual environments, supporting either BAU operations or project delivery within an Agile, DevOps-driven setup. These roles suit engineers who take ownership of complex estates and can work autonomously to deliver agreed outcomes. Due to the nature of the client with are looking for candidates who hold British Nationality and ideally hold active SC clearance and willingness to go through DV clearance. I am keen to speak with candidates who have Background in a similar senior Linux engineering role within a complex IT infrastructure environment. Experience acting as a key technical Linux resource across an engineering or platform function. Experience with virtualised networking platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Hands-on experience with containers, including Docker and Kubernetes. Advanced Scripting skills in Bash and Python. Strong understanding of HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL and related services and protocols. Experience with open-source Ansible automation tooling and systems monitoring for infrastructure. Strong Linux troubleshooting capability up to 4th line level, with demonstrable Agile and DevOps experience and familiarity with tools such as Confluence, Jira and Jira Service Management. Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!

We're working with an innovative UK software business that develops complex engineering applications used by some of the world's leading organisations in the energy sector. As the business continues to grow, they're looking to appoint a Senior Java Backend Developer to join their highly experienced engineering team. This is an opportunity to work on genuinely challenging software rather than high-volume transactional systems. You'll be building scalable backend services and APIs that process large volumes of engineering data, helping transform complex information into meaningful, real-world solutions. Working alongside experienced software engineers, you'll contribute to architecture, influence technical decisions and help shape the future of a market-leading product. What You'll Be Doing Designing and developing scalable Java backend applications and REST APIs Building robust, maintainable and secure software solutions Working with complex, data-intensive systems Collaborating closely with frontend engineers and product teams Contributing to architecture and technical design decisions Improving performance, scalability and code quality Writing clean, well-tested and maintainable code Mentoring other developers and contributing to engineering best practice What We're Looking For Strong commercial Java development experience Experience designing and building REST APIs Strong SQL and relational database knowledge Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Experience working within Agile environments Linux command line experience A passion for writing clean, secure and maintainable code Desirable Experience Neo4j or other graph databases Docker and Kubernetes AWS or Azure CI/CD pipelines Microservices architecture Experience within engineering, industrial, manufacturing or other data-intensive environments Why Apply? Work on technically challenging software with real-world impact Join a collaborative team of highly experienced engineers Influence architecture and technical direction Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing business Relaxed, supportive engineering culture where quality is valued over process Package Up to £90,000 depending on experience Flexible Hybrid working Leatherhead office Full-time, permanent position If you're an experienced Java Backend Developer looking to work on complex engineering software and enjoy solving challenging technical problems, we'd love to hear from you.

Platform Engineer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid - London (2 days per week) Salary up to 61,000 + Exceptional Pension & Generous Holiday Allowance We're working with a prestigious organisation seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to help build and operate a modern cloud-native platform that underpins AI, automation and integration services across a large-scale enterprise environment. This is an opportunity to join a greenfield engineering programme where you'll play a key role in shaping a Kubernetes platform built on Microsoft Azure using modern DevOps and Platform Engineering practices. We're looking for someone who doesn't simply implement technical designs created by others. Instead, you'll take ownership of technical implementation decisions, help define engineering best practice and work closely with architects and engineering teams to build a secure, scalable and highly reliable platform that supports a major strategic transformation programme. The Role You'll be responsible for building, operating and continuously improving a shared Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) platform used by application, AI and integration engineering teams. As a senior member of the engineering team, you'll take ownership of technical implementation decisions, champion Infrastructure as Code and modern cloud engineering practices, and help other engineering teams adopt Azure platform best practice. This is a collaborative role requiring excellent communication skills, as you'll regularly work with architects, developers and engineers to influence technical direction and improve engineering capability across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Build, operate and continually enhance Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Take ownership of technical implementation decisions and platform engineering best practice Design, build and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Develop and maintain GitOps CI/CD pipelines Manage Kubernetes networking, service mesh and gateway technologies Improve platform observability using Grafana, Prometheus and OpenTelemetry Maintain platform security, resilience and automation Troubleshoot production platform issues and drive continuous improvement Work closely with architects to turn high-level designs into robust technical solutions Support and mentor engineering teams in adopting modern Azure and cloud-native engineering practices What We're Looking For You'll have strong commercial experience with: Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) (essential) Kubernetes platform engineering within production environments Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Docker, GitOps and CI/CD pipelines Linux and Bash scripting Grafana, Prometheus and OpenTelemetry Kubernetes networking and service mesh technologies Production platform operations, troubleshooting and automation You'll also be able to demonstrate: Experience owning technical implementation decisions rather than simply delivering against architectural designs Confidence working independently on complex engineering challenges Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience supporting, coaching or influencing engineering teams to adopt modern cloud engineering practices A collaborative approach, working alongside architects while retaining ownership of technical delivery Experience with any of the following would be advantageous: Cilium Istio ArgoCD or Flux Kafka or Redpanda Helm and Kustomize Python automation Policy as Code (OPA/Gatekeeper or Kyverno) What's on Offer Salary up to 61,000 Exceptional pension scheme Excellent annual leave entitlement Hybrid working (2 days per week in London) Opportunity to shape a greenfield cloud-native platform Modern Azure and Kubernetes technology stack Collaborative, high-performing engineering team Long-term strategic programme with excellent career development Who Will Succeed? The successful candidate will be an experienced Azure Platform Engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex technical challenges and helping others succeed. You'll combine strong Azure and Kubernetes expertise with excellent communication skills, enabling you to influence technical direction, establish engineering best practice and raise capability across the wider engineering community. Please note: This role requires demonstrable commercial experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) . Candidates whose experience is primarily AWS-focused are unlikely to be suitable. If you're passionate about Azure, Kubernetes and building modern cloud-native platforms-and want to play a key role in shaping both the technology and engineering practices-we'd love to hear from you. To progress matters, please send your CV to Laura at (url removed). Services advertised are those of an agency.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer Location: London Hybrid Salary: £60-£80ph Outside IR35 Hexwired Recruitment has partnered with an innovative AI technology company developing next-generation machine learning solutions for complex real-world applications. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their expanding team in London. Required Experience Strong C++ development skills. Experience with CUDA for GPU acceleration. Python and PyTorch experience. Knowledge of Transformers, computer vision or image analysis. Postgraduate or commercial experience within AI/Machine Learning This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI research, developing advanced machine learning technologies that will directly influence innovative real-world products. You'll work alongside a highly skilled team, solving complex technical challenges and shaping the future of AI systems. The company are rapidly expanding and are at the forefront of their industry. They are looking to pay circa £ 60-£80ph outside IR35. The initial duration of the contract is 5 months with possible extension. If you re interested in this Machine Learning Engineer job in London, please apply. For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Golang Development, FPGA, Python, Javascript, C#, Electronics, Secure Boot, Power Electronics, Digital Design, Machine Learning, Data Science or Simulation, contact us today.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Senior Engineer to join the HWIL (Hardware in the Loop) team at a sovereign defence manufacturer as they continue growing their RF, Systems Performance and Design services. SENIOR ENGINEER (HARDWARE IN THE LOOP) - INSIDE IR35 - 55 PER HOUR - 4 DAYS A WEEK ONSITE - STEVENAGE - 6 MONTHS (VERY LIKELY TO EXTEND) - RF / SYSTEMS DESIGN - SECTOR: DEFENCE The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) team conduct the most complete test of missiles other than a firing and are our client's Missile test track. We design complex, real-time simulations that surround real missile hardware to allow us to 'fire missiles indoors'. Responsibilities: As a HWIL engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining new and existing RF equipment and working with multi-disciplinary teams to combine RF, electronics engineering and software development to produce new capabilities that enable HWIL to run new simulations - Produce new RF targets for missiles to track, simulated ECM. testing, root cause analysis, design, development, integration. You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail in order to understand the simulation and missile's behaviour Skillset/experience required: Broad engineering experience with deeper experience in some of the following skill areas: Radio Frequency design or testing System performance analysis Interface debugging and system integration Software design requirements System design for real-time applications Familiarity with Linux operating system Familiarity with computer science (C++ an advantage) Integration of microcontrollers in RF hardware (e.g. Raspberry Pi)

We are delighted to be working in partnership with an established market leader in managed communications technology and systems integration who develop their own products. For over 40 years, they've been at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer experiences through smarter communications, automation, analytics and AI. They deliver transformative communication and CX solutions throughout the UK and internationally, supporting clients with global reach and ambition. As the business expands, they are looking to onboard a DevOps SysAdmin to support teams across the business for both internal and hosted infrastructures including hardware, operating systems and server-based applications. As a Senior DevOps Systems Administrator, you'll lead automation efforts, work with cutting-edge tools, and be trusted to make key decisions that influence the direction of the business. The DevOps Engineer will help architect robust hybrid cloud solutions and streamline infrastructure with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions. You'll be working in a collaborative environment that invests in your development - with clear progression, technical certifications, and the opportunity to mentor others whilst growing your leadership skills. Key Responsibilities will include: Design, deploy and support infrastructure across AWS and private cloud Automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Implement observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch) Work across teams to improve reliability and security Manage hybrid networks, IAM, firewalls and VPNs The successful DevOps Systems Administrator will have: At least 3-5 years of DevOps experience, including hands-on AWS, Experience with VMware. Proxmox desirable but not essential. Strong Linux skills with networking and cloud security knowledge. Experience of working with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes (e.g. EKS) Confident scripting in Bash, Python or Go AWS Certifications and knowledge of security tools such as Trivy would be beneficial. This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer or Platform/Cloud Engineer to work as part of a people-first company that holds exceptional staff retention rates and career development opportunities. The role comes with a generous benefits package, including retail discounts, private healthcare, flexible working arrangements and many more. If you're ambitious, curious and can demonstrate loyalty as an employee, this is your chance to learn and grow your career in a company with pedigree, purpose and potential. Please not that this is a permanent position seeking candidates that can demonstrate longevity of service with their former employers.

HPC Engineer (Linux) - Sussex, Onsite £75,000-£85,000 Our ambitious and technology-driven client is seeking a Senior HPC Engineer to join a high-performing global infrastructure and platform team supporting enterprise-scale HPC and Linux environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Linux/HPC Engineer looking to work on complex infrastructure projects, emerging technologies, and next-generation compute platforms within a fast-paced technical environment. Key Responsibilities Act as senior escalation point for complex Linux and HPC issues Lead deployments of new infrastructure and compute platforms Deliver technical projects from planning through to implementation and handover Evaluate and pilot new technologies and platform improvements Optimise Linux environments for performance, scalability, and availability Support automation and configuration management initiatives Work closely with global teams on upgrades and infrastructure enhancements Maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures Participate in on-call support rota and continuous service improvement activities Mentor junior team members and communicate technical solutions to stakeholders Required Skills & Experience 5+ years Linux Systems Administration experience, ideally within HPC environments Strong commercial experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet or GitLab Containerisation experience including Docker and orchestration technologies Scripting experience with Bash, Python or Perl Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Experience managing technical projects and working within ITSM environments Desirable Skills Kubernetes, OpenStack or CI/CD tooling experience Cloud infrastructure and virtualisation exposure Knowledge of GPUs, RAID technologies, and HPC clustering Relevant Linux or ITIL certifications Package Annual bonus scheme Enhanced pension contribution Private medical and dental options Life assurance and income protection Flexible benefits platform and wellbeing support

Senior Software Engineer Northampton 45-55k My client is an engineering-led technology company specialising in intelligent imaging and connected systems, developing innovative products that combine software, hardware, data processing, and cloud-based services Rather than focusing solely on individual software components, they design and develop complete end-to-end products intended for deployment in real-world environments. The Opportunity They are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and taking ownership of delivering practical, robust solutions. This is a broad, product-focused engineering role suited to someone who can move comfortably across multiple technologies, understand the bigger picture, and make sound technical decisions that balance engineering quality with commercial objectives. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain software Take ownership of technical projects from concept through to deployment. Develop solutions across embedded, backend, cloud and web technologies. Build and enhance Linux-based edge computing systems. Integrate software with cameras, sensors, and other hardware systems. Evaluate and adopt modern development tools, including AI-assisted development workflows where appropriate. Contribute to technical architecture, system design, and engineering best practices. Required Skills & Experience Proficiency in C and C++. Experience developing applications in Python. Experience with JavaScript and modern web development frameworks. Strong Linux development experience. Experience working with embedded systems, edge computing devices, or hardware-integrated products. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable / Bonus Skills Experience with video capture, processing and streaming technologies. Cloud platform development and deployment experience. Experience building cloud-connected edge devices. Exposure to real-time systems. Practical use of AI-assisted development tools and LLMs within software engineering workflows. This is an opportunity to work on genuinely varied and challenging projects where your contribution will directly influence products used in real-world environments. You will join a small, highly capable team developing innovative vision-based systems and will have the freedom to make technical decisions, take ownership of outcomes, and help shape the future direction of our products and platforms.

Ripple Recruitment have partnered with an ambitious digital agency based in Basingstoke that is looking for a talented Junior Developer to join their growing development team. If you already have hands-on experience working on live web projects and are eager to accelerate your technical growth, this role offers a structured pathway to progress into a Full Stack Developer. You will work closely alongside experienced developers and designers in a collaborative, design-led environment, gaining exposure across the entire development lifecycle from front-end WordPress builds to back-end logic, database design, and cloud infrastructure. This is a hybrid position requiring roughly two days a week onsite in Basingstoke, so candidates should be within a comfortable commuting distance (ideally with access to a car). Overview Assist in creating, customising, and maintaining bespoke WordPress themes and plugins. Turn design wireframes into clean, responsive, cross-browser compatible web pages. Develop your skills writing clean, scalable code using HTML, SCSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and PHP. Learn to write and optimize SQL queries for database performance and reliability. Gain hands-on exposure to deployment processes, AWS cloud platforms, and Linux environments. Troubleshoot functional issues, squash bugs, and implement clean fixes across agency client sites. Stay curious about emerging web technologies, frameworks, and modern developer tooling. Essential Skills & Experience Some commercial experience working, ideally within an agency, software house, or in-house development team. Solid experience customising, building, or maintaining WordPress sites (themes/plugins). Strong grasp of HTML5, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, and responsive web design. Practical understanding of database interactions and basic query writing (MySQL/SQL). Comfortable using IDEs like Visual Studio Code, Git/version control, and local dev environments. A genuine passion for web technology and a drive to expand your skill set toward Full Stack development. Desirable Experience Exposure to modern JS frameworks (React, Vue) or TypeScript. Familiarity with Python or back-end scripting languages. Basic awareness of UI/UX design principles or technical SEO. Progression & Training Path This agency actively invests in growing its mid-level engineering talent. You will be paired with a senior mentor who will guide you through: Mastering bespoke WordPress theme/plugin engineering and agency workflows. Expanding your back-end PHP/Node capabilities and database architecture. Gaining autonomy with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and modern JS frameworks to reach Full Stack Developer status. What Is on Offer £28,000 £34,000 (dependent on experience & skill set). Structured roadmap to transition into a Full Stack role with regular performance & salary reviews. Balanced mix of hands-on office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility. Direct access and learning from senior agency developers. Relaxed & inclusive culture, company pension scheme, free on-site parking. To Apply If you are looking for an agency where you can fast-track your journey to a Full Stack role, apply with your CV today for immediate consideration! Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Senior UNIX Engineer Location: Glasgow (Preferred) or Newcastle Upon Tyne Salary: Up to £65,000 Working Pattern: Hybrid with client-site attendance as required We are seeking an experienced Senior UNIX Engineer to join a highly skilled infrastructure engineering team responsible for managing and evolving critical enterprise platforms across a large-scale client environment. The team owns and supports core infrastructure technologies including Linux server estates, VMware virtualisation platforms, F5 load balancers, Infoblox DNS, and an extensive suite of internally developed automation tools used to configure, maintain and operate these services. This role has arisen due to an increasing requirement to respond rapidly to emerging vulnerabilities and platform risks. The successful candidate will help drive the automation capabilities needed to deliver large-scale operating system upgrades, patching activities and infrastructure lifecycle management at enterprise scale. Whilst experience within Financial Services would be advantageous, candidates from other complex, large-scale technology environments are encouraged to apply. Location & Travel Glasgow is the preferred location due to the existing team presence. Candidates based near Newcastle will also be considered. During the first few months, successful candidates will be expected to travel regularly to London to embed with the wider engineering team and gain a detailed understanding of the environment. Following this onboarding period, travel requirements will reduce and align with business needs. The Role You will join a team responsible for maintaining and modernising critical infrastructure platforms supporting a complex enterprise environment. A major focus of the role will be helping the organisation transform its ability to patch, upgrade and manage infrastructure at scale through the development of robust automation solutions. This includes: Large-scale Linux operating system upgrades. Kernel patching across extensive server estates. Automation of infrastructure operations and maintenance activities. Development of orchestration workflows using Apache Airflow. Building automation tooling using Python and Ansible. Enhancing observability, monitoring and operational controls. Supporting the introduction of live-patching technologies. The role requires a strong infrastructure engineering mindset, with particular emphasis on UNIX/Linux fundamentals and operating large-scale production environments. Key Responsibilities UNIX & Linux Engineering Administer and support large-scale Linux/UNIX environments. Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis across operating systems and infrastructure platforms. Support operating system lifecycle management, upgrades and patching activities. Work closely with engineering teams responsible for virtualisation, networking and load balancing technologies. Contribute to platform reliability, resilience and operational excellence. Automation Engineering Design, develop and maintain infrastructure automation solutions. Develop tooling and integrations using Python and Ansible. Build and enhance orchestration workflows within Apache Airflow. Create automated pre-change validation and post-change verification processes. Improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention through automation. Platform Observability Implement monitoring and observability capabilities across automated infrastructure workflows. Develop dashboards, alerting and operational reporting. Work with tooling including: Prometheus Grafana Loki Ensure automation can be monitored, controlled and supported effectively. Engineering Collaboration Work alongside specialist Engineering teams across UNIX, Load Balancing and Virtualisation. Participate in technical discussions and design reviews. Share knowledge and contribute to engineering best practice. Produce high-quality technical documentation. Essential Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong UNIX/Linux engineering and administration experience. Experience supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments. Advanced command-line and troubleshooting skills. Strong understanding of Linux operating systems and internals. Experience developing automation using Python. Experience using Ansible for configuration management and automation. Understanding of networking fundamentals and common protocols. Knowledge of filesystems, operating system processes and infrastructure architecture. Experience managing production systems within critical environments. Personal Skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work within highly technical engineering teams. Proactive and self-driven approach to improvement and innovation. Desirable Experience Financial Services or other highly regulated environments. F5 Load Balancers. VMware Virtualisation technologies. Infoblox DNS. Apache Airflow. Prometheus, Grafana and Loki. Live patching technologies. Enterprise-scale infrastructure transformation or automation programmes. What We're Looking For This role would suit a candidate who is fundamentally a strong UNIX Engineer first and foremost. Candidates should be comfortable operating at the command line, troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues, understanding operating system behaviour and working with core technologies such as networking, filesystems and system services. The successful candidate will combine deep infrastructure knowledge with the ability to automate and modernise operational processes through code. Interview Process Stage 1 30-minute introductory discussion Stage 2 60-minute technical interview Focus on: UNIX/Linux fundamentals Infrastructure engineering Automation Consulting and stakeholder engagement Stage 3 30-minute cultural fit interview with leadership

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire - Hybrid Salary: Up to 56,000 (DOE) KO2 Recruitment is working with a well-established name in the automotive sector, looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a great opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded platforms within a business that offers genuine flexibility, technical challenge, and room to grow. The Role You'll play a key part in designing, developing, and delivering embedded software for automotive applications, working across the full development lifecycle from concept through to production. You'll work closely with hardware, systems, and test engineering teams to deliver robust, reliable embedded solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and develop embedded software in C/C++ for automotive platforms Build and maintain real-time embedded applications using FreeRTOS Develop and support embedded Linux-based systems Debug and optimise firmware throughout the development lifecycle Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and test engineering teams Contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement of development practices What You'll Need Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development Hands-on experience with FreeRTOS Experience working with embedded Linux Solid understanding of embedded development tools and methodologies Automotive industry experience highly desirable Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable Yocto Project experience Docker/containerisation experience What's On Offer Salary up to 56,000, depending on experience Hybrid working, with genuine flexibility to work from home The chance to work on innovative automotive embedded technology A collaborative, technically strong engineering environment If you're an Embedded Software Engineer with automotive experience looking for your next challenge - in a role that genuinely offers flexibility and growth - we'd love to hear from you Get in touch with KO2 Recruitment today to find out more.

Platform Engineer / Senior Platform Engineer AWS Kubernetes Terraform Linux Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) £75,000 - £110,000 (dependent on experience and location) + excellent benefits Hybrid (up to 30% onsite, 70% working from home) Multiple UK locations We are working with a leading, global company who are looking to onboard a number of Platform Engineers and Senior Platform Engineers as part of a major expansion. You'll join an experienced engineering team building, automating, improving and supporting enterprise platforms used across large-scale, business-critical environments. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for engineers who enjoy building platforms, writing automation and troubleshooting complex production environments while helping other engineering teams deliver more effectively. We're particularly interested in engineers who have experience owning shared platform capabilities used by multiple development or engineering teams, ideally within large-scale enterprise environments. What you'll be doing: Designing, building and supporting AWS-based platforms Building, operating and troubleshooting Kubernetes/container platforms Developing reusable Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Building and improving CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Creating shared platform capabilities, developer self-service tooling and reusable engineering patterns Automating infrastructure and operational processes Improving observability, reliability, security and platform performance Troubleshooting complex issues across cloud, Kubernetes and Linux production environments Defining engineering standards and platform patterns adopted across multiple teams At senior levels, mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership while remaining hands-on To be suitable, you'll need strong hands-on experience across most of: AWS Kubernetes / containerisation Terraform / Infrastructure as Code Linux CI/CD Git Automation / scripting Platform Engineering, DevOps or Production Engineering Supporting and troubleshooting production environments We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate what they have personally built or improved, the scale of the platforms they've supported and the impact their engineering has had. Desirable but not essential: Experience with GitOps, Helm, ArgoCD/Flux, Docker, Python/Bash, AWS multi-account environments, developer self-service/Internal Developer Platforms, observability (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry), SRE or DevSecOps. What's on offer? £75,000 - £110,000 depending on experience and location Hybrid working (up to 30% onsite, 70% working from home) Private healthcare Excellent pension Ongoing technical training and certifications Clear progression into Senior and Lead engineering positions Due to the nature of the programmes, applicants must be eligible to obtain a SC Clearance (typically requiring five years' UK residency). So, if you're a hands-on Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer or Production Engineer with strong AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform and Linux experience who enjoys building, automating and improving platforms rather than moving away from engineering, apply now to be considered.

Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, which is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer for an initial 12-month assignment, with the option to extend. Location: Glasgow or London - Hybrid working The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and possess a strong background in Linux engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience: Experience supporting enterprise Linux platforms in secure public sector environments. Extensive knowledge of system stability, performance, security, and troubleshooting across various Linux-based services. Significant experience in delivering Linux-based development activities, including building and maintaining development environments, as well as containerising applications and services. Demonstrated experience with Agile and DevOps working practices. Familiarity with virtualised networking principles and platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V. A solid understanding of common services, applications, and protocols, including HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP, and SSL. Experience with the open-source automation tool Ansible. Experience working in a cloud infrastructure environment, including AWS, Azure, or GCP. Proficiency in managing Ceph storage or Linux storage environments. Desirable qualifications include: RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator), Red Hat Certified Engineer, or LFCS (Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator). To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

Software Technical Lead - Robotics & Advanced Engineering About the Role Our client is an established engineering organisation developing innovative software solutions for complex, safety-critical systems. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Software Technical Lead to drive the delivery of advanced software projects and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is an excellent opportunity to combine hands-on software development with technical leadership, working on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the software delivery of complex engineering projects. Define software architectures for integrated systems. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle. Translate system requirements into software solutions. Ensure software meets quality, safety and performance standards. Provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to engineering teams. Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes. Support project planning, effort estimation and continuous improvement initiatives. About You You will be an experienced software engineer with strong technical leadership skills and a background delivering complex software solutions. Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Significant experience in a senior software engineering or technical leadership role. Strong understanding of software architecture and modern development practices. Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams. Ability to define system and software requirements. Knowledge of software quality, safety principles and secure software development. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Technical Experience Experience with several of the following technologies is desirable: C++ Python JavaScript HTML, CSS, XML and JSON Windows and Linux development Backend technologies (Node.js, Django or similar) Docker and containerisation TCP/IP networking and WebSockets SQL and database technologies Software debugging and diagnostic tools Cyber security principles Desirable Experience with any of the following would be beneficial: Real-time or distributed systems Control or automation software Qt or .NET GUI development Messaging frameworks (e.g. RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ) REST APIs and web services Video or media streaming technologies The role is available 4 days onsite, 1 day remote.

Vacancy: Senior Software Engineer Function: Siemens Electrification & Automation (EA) Location: Hebburn, England Are you a passionate embedded software engineer ready to make a real impact on critical infrastructure? At Siemens Electrification & Automation (EA), we're engineering solutions that power our world, connecting the real and digital to create a smarter, more sustainable future. Our dynamic team in Hebburn, near Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, is a key part of a global R&D group, collaborating with colleagues in Germany, China, India, and Vienna. We specialise in designing robust and innovative Power System Protection devices for the electrical supply industry. We're seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in designing and developing embedded software for our cutting-edge power system protection devices. You'll contribute to delivering high-quality, robust, and maintainable firmware solutions that meet stringent functional, performance, and reliability requirements for systems that truly matter. You will make a difference by : As our Senior Software Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our product development, crafting the embedded intelligence that drives our devices. Your key responsibilities will include: Designing and developing embedded software using C/C++. Implementing new product features and enhancements Investigating and resolving software defects and customer-reported issues Developing and executing unit, integration, and system-level testing Actively participating in code reviews and contributing to continuous software quality improvements Producing and maintaining clear, comprehensive technical documentation Working closely with hardware, systems, test, and product management teams throughout the product lifecycle. Following company development processes, coding standards, and quality procedures Providing production and post-production support Your defining qualities: A degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Experience in embedded software development using C/C++. Understanding of microcontrollers and embedded systems architecture. Understanding of software design principles and version control systems. Ability to analyse technical problems and develop practical solutions. Demonstrated experience in the development of Linux OS in embedded environments, including customization and optimization of the Linux kernel and bootloader (Uboot) for embedded targets. Ability to analyse complex technical problems and develop practical, efficient solutions. Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly present ideas and results Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Desirable but not essential : Experience with ARM Cortex-based processors. Knowledge of RTOS platforms such as FreeRTOS. Experience with various communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, TCP/IP). Familiarity with software quality tools, static analysis, and automated testing frameworks. Exposure to industrial control, protection, or automation systems. What can we offer? Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%. Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days! We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world-because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.