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Bristol This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary: up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Software Architect, you will be the author of the full software architecture working with the software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements. Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience, simplicity, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect the integrity of the architecture. Collaboration is critical within this role from working closely with other Architects, Technical Specialists and wider engineering key contacts, supporting the wider design activities and reviews. You will also have the opportunity to influence the Software Engineering Technology Strategy, Software Product Lines, new technologies, obsolescence, new methods and tools, by considering longer-term architectural strategies by being part of special interest groups and communities of interests. You would be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can depend upon! What we're looking for from you: A strong technical practitioner, comfortable with making important architectural and design decisions. Knowledge of modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns. Experience of model based engineering. Able to provide technical mentorship, clearly articulate software architecture solutions and collaborate with software developers. Able to communicate clearly and accurately at different levels, including influencing collaborators and internal customers. An advocate for the benefits of key software engineering practices like continuous integration and good design. Able to assess and communicate the trade-offs between various aspects of a Software Architecture with a focus on design rationale. An understanding of software abstraction layers and the software stack. The experience to define and influence the tools, frameworks and technologies used. A strong programming background, preferably with experience in more than one language. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

The Senior Algorithm Engineer role in GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) is a highly visible, strategic position, working with a highly capable technical team. This role presents a rare opportunity for hands-on technical involvement, research and strategy steering, without line management duties. Salary: Up to £65,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Senior Algorithm Specialist you will develop your expertise both at a detailed Guidance & Control design level, and up through the higher architectural levels, where you can demonstrate a capability for rigorous system analysis and management of complexity. You will influence the current and future direction for design and testing of sophisticated missile Guidance & Control (G&C) systems, spanning specialist algorithms, real-time architecture, and complex equipment including RF & IR seekers, inertial sensors, actuators, propulsion (turbojets, ramjets and thrust-vectored rockets), and interfaces to surface and air launch platforms. You will have the opportunity to collaborate widely across departmental, directorate and national boundaries, and to be involved across multiple programmes at various points in their respective lifecycles, from the early research and concept stages through to full-scale development and guided flight trials. What we're looking for from you: Theoretical knowledge and extensive experience of aerospace guidance, control and navigation specification, analysis, algorithm design & implementation, real time architecture and verification Ability to bound the scope of an engineering problem and to express the design challenge in terms of clear unambiguous design requirements/objectives Managing complexity by identifying major drivers in a large, inter-connected engineering system Able to cross-verify complex systems and system models against underlying theory Communicating complex or conceptually difficult ideas clearly Diagnosing abnormalities in an engineering system both physically and virtually through computer modelling and simulation(Matlab & Simulink) Influencing technically when there are other factors driving teams A particular interest in applications with control experience, preferably applied flight control, bit this is not essential Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Stevenage The Land Ceptor System of Systems organisation is growing fast in order to support delivery of export contracts and evolution of the product to enhance the capabilities for our customers. As a System of Systems engineer your primary objective is to support the functional integration of the Land Ceptor product into a wider Ground Based Air Defence Weapon System context. Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: The Land Ceptor System of Systems organisation is growing fast in order to support delivery of export contracts and evolution of the product to enhance the capabilities for our customers. As a System of Systems engineer your primary objective is to support the functional integration of the Land Ceptor product into a wider Ground Based Air Defence Weapon System context. You will have experience in functional design and/or integration to demonstrate your understanding of the challenges of integrating complex systems into a larger / wider system context. This role will involve working with our customer to support system requirements and architecture definition whilst working internally within a multidisciplinary team to develop a product that meets this need. We are looking for flexible and motivated candidates to work collaboratively with our customers, industry partners and internal project teams to develop solutions for existing and future programmes. The work is varied, providing you with a unique opportunity to develop a wider awareness of multiple engineering disciplines alongside contributing to critical programme delivery in the form of System architectural design and requirements definition. What we're looking for from you: Engineers at varying levels with: Experience in developing and integrating complex systems, preferably in the defence industry Strong systems thinking skills with the ability to initiate and drive trade studies Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical information to a variety of stakeholders Experience developing requirement sets, and an ability to agreeing these collaboratively with different stakeholder groups including System Design Authorities and Government organisations Project engineering knowledge to be able to design and deliver work packages Familiarity with system architecture tools, including DOORS and Rhapsody Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. The Role: This role is part of Saab BlueBear in Bedfordshire. You will be required to support a mixture of R&D and product development activities and will be keen to get involved in all development areas, and have a good track history / proven track record in both problem solving and quality software development. Your role as a Sensor Fusion Lead will involve architecting, designing, implementing and testing embedded applications primarily focused around sensor suite integration and fusion. You may also lead a small team of other engineers. Tasks will generally involve architecting software systems and features that facilitate our state of the art methods for navigation in a variety of environments using our in-house fleet of UAVs. Key Responsibilities: Primarily, your role will be to maintain, architect and develop our current sensor fusion capabilities and add new features in a structured and maintainable manner under direction of product owner (Head of Digital Systems). Research, Architect, Design and Test Sensor Fusion algorithms using Mathworks products. Technically lead the software development for Sensor Fusion activities to deliver new features and capabilities to our Autonomy and UAV systems. Ensure the Sensor Fusion software considers and implements redundancy, real-time, safety/critical and security objectives. Proactively engage with other engineers, teams and leadership to ensure needs are understood and met. Gain system wide knowledge and become a subject matter expert in the Sensor Fusion field. Ensure Sensor Fusion knowledge transfer through written and other methods to the rest of the team. Gain understanding and technically contribute to the wider software team and software projects. Skills and Experience: Strong working experience of developing embedded C++ applications. Knowledge of state estimation / sensor fusion / navigation tools and techniques e.g. Kalman filters. Knowledge of the principles and characteristics of sensors and sensing processes. Experience in data processing and analysis. Experience in sensor selection, evaluation and modelling. Understanding of flight mechanics. Software Architecture skills for Embedded Systems and/or backend/server-based applications taking into account constraints of performance, security and redundancy Looks to work collaboratively rather than in isolation. Knowledge of GNSS and other positioning technologies (e.g. Visual Navigation). Working knowledge of Linux and/or real time operating systems such as FreeRTOS. Good understanding of development tool chain for debugging and problem solving using e.g. gdb. Knowledge of networking (e.g.TCP/IP). Knowledge of serial interfaces (e.g. RS422/485). Able to use (or even create) CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar. Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink Testing (Unit, Integration) and/or Test automation experience. Experience as a Technical leader. Experience mentoring junior engineers. Understanding of quality, safety and security standards for software (e.g. DO-178). Good communication skills for internal and external technical discussions. Knowledge of any of the following MQTT, DDS and GIS. Existing SC Clearance would be advantageous. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

Job description for Naval Architect Are you a naval architect looking to work on cutting-edge defence projects? This is an exciting opportunity to join Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), where you will play a pivotal role in delivering critical capabilities for the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary. You will be part of a dedicated team of engineers tackling unique technical challenges and introducing innovative methods and technologies to support naval operations. You will work within a specialist skills group and be assigned to high-profile projects based on organisational priorities and your development goals. These may involve ship acquisition or in service support, giving you exposure to a broad range of naval architecture assignments. You will shape and support whole ship design and operation, ensuring ships and small craft are integrated, safe, and able to meet demanding performance requirements. You'll apply your technical expertise across the acquisition lifecycle, managing risk, setting standards, and guiding both MOD teams and industry partners to deliver assured, compliant, and capable platforms. Depending on your background, you may work in areas such as concept design, ship structures, hydrodynamics, stability, ship repair and construction, survivability, small craft design, maritime escape and evacuation, or emergency response and salvage. Across these domains, your leadership, communication, and influencing skills will be essential to building strong relationships, sharing critical information, and securing successful outcomes. You may travel to sites across the UK and occasionally overseas, including visits to ships, shipyards, and dockyards. We offer flexible working arrangements, with an expectation of at least three days a week on site to support collaboration and team cohesion. During your initial weeks, additional time on site may be required as you get to know the team and environment. This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you've been recruited for. If it isn't obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn't obtained within 12 months. What you'll be doing Provide expert technical advice on ship structures, hydrostatics, and hydrodynamics, supporting design decisions and assurance processes. Identify and analyse complex technical hazards and project impacts, contribute to risk reduction measures, and ensure these are fully documented and understood. Apply legislation, policy, and standards to guarantee safety, security, environmental compliance, and interoperability across systems in a highly regulated environment. Produce and review technical documentation, models, layouts, and reports as part of assurance and acceptance activities. Collaborate closely with the Naval Authority and Technology Group (NATG) and Classification Societies to establish and maintain certification. Mentor and support the development of junior naval architects and entry-level talent. Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: Lead Essential Criteria (Lead criterion) - Demonstrable wide-ranging depth and breadth experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful Naval Architecture outcomes Hold a Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 4 Belong to a relevant Professional body/institution related to your discipline, be professionally registered as either: Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or higher or Incorporated Marine Engineering (IMarEng), or higher Note: Alternatives to RQF listed above (which cover England, Wales, and Northern Ireland only), is the Scottish SCQF or international equivalent qualification backed up by a statement of comparability from UK ENIC. In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions CSBC 3 (1st) Core Behaviour 2: Delivering at Pace CSBC 3 Technical Competence 1: ECF_01 (1.3) Suitable Systems and Systems Thinking - Practitioner level Technical Competence 2: ECF_03 (3.3) Supportable Technical Solutions - Practitioner level Offered Benefits Alongside your salary of £46,400, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,442 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Principal Engineer/Hands-on Technical Lead Permanent | £80,000 - £100,000 | South East (Hybrid) SC clearance required or eligible We are seeking a Principal Engineer to take ownership of technical delivery for Defence programmes. The role focuses on building AI-enabled capabilities in secure, air-gapped environments, combining hands-on software engineering with technical leadership to deliver high-assurance solutions. You'll be working on some of the most exciting projects within Defence AI and LLM generation and deployment, delivering and integrating core products and working with the customers to build best in class systems for mission decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day technical delivery on Defence programmes Make architecture and design decisions for deployments into classified environments Write production code, conduct code reviews, and set engineering standards Translate programme requirements into technical plans, sprints, and deliverables Work closely with Defence stakeholders, delivery managers, and end users on site Manage technical risk, dependencies, and integration points across programme workstreams Mentor and develop engineers within the team Contribute to technical proposals, bids, and architecture documentation Support release management and deployment in air-gapped environments Skills & Experience Significant experience as a senior or lead engineer delivering complex software in secure or regulated environments Strong ability to articulate architecture and integration concerns clearly Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript (core stack) Familiarity with AI/ML integration patterns (model serving, RAG pipelines, vector databases) Understanding of secure development practices Experience working in fast-paced, scaling organisations UK-based with willingness to travel to sites as required Hold or eligible for DV clearance This is a high-impact role delivering nationally significant defence programmes with flexible hybrid working in the South East.

On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer (Inside IR35) for a 12 Month contract based Remotely with adhoc visits to the office in Croydon SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance The Law Enforcement Cloud Platform (LECP) is the Home Office's strategic cloud hosting solution for national law enforcement applications and products (LECP's 'tenants'). LECP provides a secure, police-assured environment based on a common infrastructure design. By enabling access to shared services and tooling, LECP offers a cost-effective cloud solution, particularly for those needing to build new services or migrate away from existing hosting arrangements which no longer fulfil their requirements or align with organisational strategy. The Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for the reliable use of our platforms. Your role is not only to maintain our platforms, but also to design and build elements of them, working with our architects and standards. You will also consider the security of platforms and monitoring as necessary. You will support long or short-term discovery within the Identity and Trust Product team, helping them understand design constraints, and workforce/cost implications. You will advise on the CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Delivery) pipelines, ensuring those new users are able to deploy at the appropriate speed. As necessary you may be working with a team long term to ensure effective work and maintain overall workflows. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, your main responsibilities will be: . Supporting teams in mapping their stories to the available platforms, helping effectively build and deploy secure services . Undertaking skilled platform build/support activities, such as developing hardened base containers . Spotting instances where teams are not using best practice, advising around delivery risk . Supporting engineers in service topology discovery; helping to define QA and deployment pipelines . Driving adoption of new tools so teams they can improve their integration approaches, developing new or improved support processes for users . Senior DevOps will be expected to mentor and lead other engineers in technical tasks, as well as support recruitment and assessment activities. Essential: . Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure using Terraform, demonstrating a deep understanding of IaC principles to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. . AWS Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, Redshift, and VPC configurations, along with a thorough understanding of AWS best practices. . Git/GitLab/Pipelines: Strong command of Git/GitLab for version control, including implementing CI/CD workflows using GitLab CI. . Experience with identity management systems and authentication protocols and an understanding of cybersecurity principals . DevOps Methodologies: In-depth knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, with the ability to orchestrate and automate end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for software deployment, testing, and monitoring. . Scripting and Programming: Proficient in multiple programming languages (eg, Terraform, Python, Bash, Ansible). Able to design, code, test, correct, and document programs and scripts. Experience reviewing specifications and defining test conditions and procedures. Have directed code reviews and promote refactoring techniques to enhance an enterprise level application codebase. . Containerisation and Orchestration: Working knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, enabling efficient deployment and scaling of containerised applications. . Security and Compliance: Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud and infrastructure management, ensuring the implementation of robust security measures and compliance standards within the environment. Desired: . Management of AWS Control Tower, Landing Zone along with the use methodologies like Account Factory for Terraform (AFT) or AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA). . Management of forward and reverse Proxy solutions eg the open-source products like Suricate or Fortinet solutions, along with experience of using AWS Native gateway products like AWS Network Firewall and WAF. . Experience with Ansible, Salt, Puppet. . GitLab CI and Artifactory administration (self-hosted ideally). . AWS Data services: Glue, Athena, Lake Formation, QuickSight. . Exposure to Entra ID and Microsoft Active Directory. . GitLab Runners . AWS Grafana & Prometheus Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Home Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant The Home Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

ManagedServices Lead Architect - MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE - Liverpool and Remote - 6 months+ Blue chip client is urgently looking for a ManagedServices Lead Architect. Description CONTRACTOR MUST BE SC CLEARED (active and Not more than 28 consecutive days outside the UK in the last 5 years) AND BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL. Role Title: Lead Architect Location: Only require onsite presence in Liverpool couple days a week for first month, then no requirement, apart from if meetings with client. Duration:6 months contract MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA - INSIDE IR35. Role Description: About the role you're considering We're seeking a seasoned ManagedServices Lead Architect who wants to apply their skills and experience within an exciting and vibrant Account. The client is going through a period of significant change, and digital transformation is at the forefront of their business strategy. As an Account Lead Architect, you will thrive on having responsibility for the end-to-end architecture of the contracted services as well as being the focal point for ensuring its technical integrity. Being part of an enthusiastic Business Technologist community will enable you to maintain awareness of the latest technologies and innovations within the client Portfolio and apply these to your technology landscape. You will also provide inspiration and act as a role model for a talented and enthusiastic team of Domain Architects and Engineers on the account. Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time. If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service) Your role Governance of change within, and take ownership of, the end-to-end Account Architecture within ManagedServices contracts, ensuring delivery quality and adherence to standards. Key stakeholder management for internal, as well as external parties. Strategic mapping of the technology landscape strategy including roadmaps, and future state architectures, fully aligned with contractual commitments and client needs. Trusted advice to the Client by cultivating strong symbiotic Client relationships. Direction and guidance on technical aspects, ensuring adherence to standards and practices while aligning with client requirements. Your skills and experience A proven track record of governing and owning the end-to-end architecture of a complex technology landscape. Can demonstrate experience of operating as a Lead Architect within the constraints and complexities of large ManagedServices accounts. Able to demonstrate a knowledge of contracts and commercials as well as proven stakeholder management and client relationship skills. Your security clearance To be SC cleared, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process. Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client

The Company This leading IBM Maximo Enterprise Asset Management partner for asset intensive organizations worldwide is keen to recruit a Maximo Consultant. As one of the few Maximo partners providing Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Asset Performance Management (APM) expertise across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, it combines a local presence with global expertise to deliver tailored asset management solutions and trusted partnerships wherever you are on your maintenance journey. This newly created role offers the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to be involved in a business in expansion mode, working with a varied range of clients on interesting and diverse projects using cutting edge technology. The Position The role of the Maximo Consultant will be to support the delivery of technical solutions relating to the implementation of Maximo or associated software products. Key Responsibilities will include: To work either independently or to manage other consultants to deliver software solutions to defined business and functional requirements. To ensure customer satisfaction in the technical delivery components of projects and build good working relationships with customers. To take a lead role during the development of requirements or a solution either internally or with customers. To support Technical Developers, Solution Architects and any other stakeholders with customer workshops, demos, and POCs. To use both your analytical and problem-solving skills, to deliver complex solutions that can involve a range of products that the business sells and supports. Engage with sales to help determine the best technology fit to resolve the customer challenge. Travel to and work at client sites, both in the UK and abroad as and when required. To commercially manage some technical lead projects to ensure project profitability. The Candidate As a suitable candidate for the role of Maximo Consultant you should have experience of and a track record in one or more of the following: Experience developing Maximo with Java and DB2 background. Experience on one or more Maximo upgrade projects. Solution Architecture experience including service provider implementation. Functional knowledge of Maximo with Data loading and configuration deployment experience. Experience designing and implementing Maximo integrations using the MIF, with Java, web services and OSLC. Ideally you will have some experience of working with clients in one (or more) of the following industries: Facilities management, Oil and Gas, pharmaceutical, Travel and Transport and will be eligible (and ideally previously had) SC or DV level security clearance. PLEASE NOTE that my client is unable to provide sponsorship for overseas candidates.

Bristol We are seeking a highly capable Electronic Systems Engineer to lead and support the system-level design, equipment breakdown, and interconnection of complex electronic systems. Job Title: Electronic Systems Engineer Salary: Circa £52,500 - £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We're looking for a systems-focused electronics engineer who thrives on turning complex functional requirements into fully integrated hardware solutions, from early concept through to production and deployment. In this role, you'll take ownership of system-level electronic design, defining architectures, flowing down requirements, and breaking down equipment and subsystems into clearly defined functions, interfaces, and responsibilities. You'll shape how everything connects, managing interconnects between subsystems and external equipment, and producing high-quality system schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documentation that form the backbone of robust, reliable designs. Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You'll work closely with mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration, guiding designs through validation, acceptance testing, and into operational use. From hands-on system integration and root cause analysis to ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, and regulatory standards, you'll play a key role in delivering dependable electronic equipment solutions. What we're looking for from you: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline Strong experience in system-level electronic design and integration Proven ability to define equipment architectures, interconnects, and interfaces Solid understanding of analogue and digital electronics Ability to read and produce system schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills Experience with systems design tools (e.g. DOORS, Rhapsody, MATLAB Simulink) Desirable but not essential skills Experience with power distribution and grounding strategies Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, HDLC, SPI, I C, UART) Familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation at system level Experience in regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, rail, medical, defence) Experience with SPICE simulator software Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

DV Cleared Data Architects Wanted Multi-Cloud / Data Platforms UK (Hybrid) £90,000 - £100,000 + bonus + benefits London / Bristol / Manchester (hybrid) Active DV Clearance Required I'm working with successful multinational tech consultancy that has secured a number of long-term client programmes and is now looking to bring in several DV Cleared Data Architects to meet that demand. If you're DV cleared and tired of being locked into one stack or one client environment, this is worth a look. You'll be working across a range of secure, high-impact programmes with real ownership over how the data platforms are designed and delivered not just implementing someone else's blueprint. What you'll be doing It's a genuine end-to-end architecture role. You won't just be focused on one part of the data lifecycle, you'll own the full picture, from ingestion through to consumption, across different client environments and industries. Designing full data platforms end-to-end, making sure everything flows properly from ingestion through to consumption Working with modern approaches like lakehouse and medallion architectures (Bronze, Silver, Gold) Defining both batch and streaming pipelines depending on the use case Making real decisions around storage, orchestration, governance and security - not just executing a predefined design Working closely with clients and stakeholders to translate business problems into practical technical solutions, across both technical and non-technical audiences Operating in secure, regulated environments where attention to detail and sound judgement matter Tech environment It's a multi-cloud setup so you won't be pigeonholed but they are happy to consider applications from DV Cleared candidates with experience of one or more of the major cloud platforms. AWS, Azure and GCP depending on the project Databricks, Snowflake and Synapse Spark and distributed processing frameworks for large-scale data Streaming technologies such as Kafka or Kinesis You're expected to pick the right tools for the problem, not just default to whatever you know best. What they're looking for Active DV Clearance - must already be held A strong background in Data Architecture with hands-on experience Solid understanding of modern data patterns - lakehouse, medallion, streaming Experience designing full platforms, not just individual components Comfortable working with clients and stakeholders, not just internal teams A practical mindset, someone who makes sensible trade-offs rather than over-engineering Why it's worth considering What tends to appeal to people is the combination of variety and genuine ownership. You're working across different projects and industries, with the freedom to steer your own career based on where your strengths lie. There's a good balance of deep technical work and client-facing delivery, and you'll get real exposure to a wide range of tools, platforms and environments rather than repeating the same patterns on the same stack. Interested? If you hold active DV Clearance and want a role where you can design, influence and deliver real data platforms across secure programmes, it's worth a conversation. Get in touch and I'll give you the full picture. Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + bonus + benefits Location - London / Bristol / Manchester / Belfast (hybrid) - 2 days a week in any of their offices.

MUST BE SC CLEARED (active and Not more than 28 consecutive days outside the UK in the last 5 years) AND BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL. Role Title : Lead Architect Location: Matalan Retail Ltd, Perimeter Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool, L33 7SZ | Only require onsite presence couple days a week for first month, then no requirement, apart from if meetings with client. Duration: 6 months contract Total cost to Capgemini: Market Rate - Inside IR35 Role Description: We're seeking a seasoned Managed Services Lead Architect who wants to apply their skills and experience within an exciting and vibrant Account. The client is going through a period of significant change, and digital transformation is at the forefront of their business strategy. As an Account Lead Architect, you will thrive on having responsibility for the end-to-end architecture of the contracted services as well as being the focal point for ensuring its technical integrity. Being part of an enthusiastic Business Technologist community will enable you to maintain awareness of the latest technologies and innovations within our company portfolio and apply these to your technology landscape. You will also provide inspiration and act as a role model for a talented and enthusiastic team of Domain Architects and Engineers on the account. Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time. If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service) Your role: As an integral part of the Architecture community, you'll have fantastic opportunities to develop both yourself, and our collective capabilities. As part of the Account team, you'll be empowered to provide: Governance of change within, and take ownership of, the end-to-end Account Architecture within Managed Services contracts, ensuring delivery quality and adherence to standards. Key stakeholder management for internal, as well as external parties. Strategic mapping of the technology landscape strategy including roadmaps, and future state architectures, fully aligned with contractual commitments and client needs. Trusted advice to the Client by cultivating strong symbiotic Client relationships. Direction and guidance on technical aspects, ensuring adherence to standards and practices while aligning with client requirements. You can bring your whole self to work. Striving for equity, diversity and inclusion is part of everyday life, and will be part of your working reality. We have built an inclusive and welcoming environment, for everyone. Your skills and experience: A proven track record of governing and owning the end-to-end architecture of a complex technology landscape. Can demonstrate experience of operating as a Lead Architect within the constraints and complexities of large Managed Services accounts. Able to demonstrate a knowledge of contracts and commercials as well as proven stakeholder management and client relationship skills. Your security clearance: To be SC cleared, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

Cyber Security Engineer - Risk & Assurance Christchurch Based 81.90 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Christchurch. This long-term appointment is a complement to the existing 45 strong team that provides support to a fully integrated command and control system. This exciting systems & software programme covers many disciplines including design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training and logistics support - it is run solely from our Christchurch site for delivery to our customer at various locations. The candidate must hold a minimum of SC clearance without caveats and be prepared to be processed for DV clearance. To fulfil this practical and 'hands on' role, it would be beneficial for the candidate to be qualified to diploma or degree level in an engineering discipline. The role will involve the production of technical artefacts and the implementation of virtual and physical core components, which form the backbone of platforms. The ideal candidate will be Degree qualified in Information/Cyber Security, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science and or Chartered Cyber Security Professional, ex-NCSC Certified Cyber Professional or ex-CLAS Knowledge: Essential: Experience of MOD policy in JSP440 and knowledge of NCSC guidance. Experience of working on MoD Secure by Design (SbD) projects Subject matter expertise in one or many security processes - such as security risk assessment, risk treatment using security control baselines, etc. Experience in applying security architecture principles to small or large integration projects. Skills: A team working culture Innovation and problem-solving skills, with a holistic view to Security Interpersonal and communication skills. In particular, the candidate will show the confidence to liaise with customer and user representatives to discuss systems technical issues For more information or to apply for this role please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

Security Consulting Practitioner 12 Months Contract Inside IR35 Bristol - Hybrid working one day in the office Must have active SC Clearance 300 a day Inside IR35 A pioneering firm is looking for an experienced Security Consulting Practitioner to join a dedicated Defence team. You will act as a pivotal advisor, helping to safeguard the UK's interests by shaping robust security strategies and building cyber-resilient infrastructures. You will carry out the following responsibilities Lead the Strategy: Design and implement innovative security roadmaps that align with complex MoD objectives and evolving global threats. Identify Critical Risks: Lead comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability studies to identify gaps before they can be exploited. Design for Resilience: Oversee the development of secure-by-design architectures and technical solutions that strengthen the UK's defensive posture. Act as a Subject Matter Expert: Provide authoritative guidance across multiple cross-functional teams, facilitating workshops that upskill internal talent and drive high-level decision-making. Navigate Complexity: Solve intricate security challenges across various workstreams, ensuring that security is a facilitator-not a barrier-to operational success. Essential Skills Architecting long-term security roadmaps and frameworks. Executing deep-dive assessments and mitigation planning. Designing resilient, secure-by-default systems. identifying and neutralizing infrastructure weaknesses. Guaranteeing quality and compliance across all workstreams. Shaping policy that aligns with MoD objectives. Mentoring teams and driving high-level decision-making. Holding (or eligibility for) active SC/DV Clearance. Bristol - Hybrid working one day in the office 12 months contract 300 a day Inside IR35 You'll be at the forefront of national security, working on projects that have a tangible impact on the safety of the United Kingdom. If this seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to (url removed) Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Cloud Architect Hereford / Hybrid My client is looking for an experienced Cloud Architect to join a growing UK technology business delivering secure cloud and software solutions into the national defence sector. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact programmes supporting some of the UK's most complex and interesting security challenges. It would suit someone with deep cloud architecture experience who enjoys shaping secure environments, leading technical discussions, and working closely with customers to solve real-world problems in high-assurance settings. Benefits £100,000 - £120,000 basic salary Bonus Hybrid working Pension Private healthcare Electric car scheme Training and development opportunities Friendly, knowledgeable, peer-sharing culture Career progression Opportunity to work on meaningful programmes in a highly secure environment The role and responsibilities You will join a team designing and delivering secure cloud environments for customers operating in complex, high-security settings. The successful candidate will combine strong cloud architecture, customer-facing consulting, and secure engineering capability, helping shape cloud strategy, influence design decisions, and support delivery across a range of programmes. Responsibilities will include: Designing and delivering secure cloud environments to meet customer challenges Working across a mix of greenfield and brownfield projects Leading architecture discussions and design exercises Defining secure cloud solutions in high-assurance environments Building deep customer relationships and working closely with technical and operational teams Helping customers understand, shape, and solve cloud and security challenges Making pragmatic engineering trade-offs while maintaining strong technical quality Collaborating with customers and partner suppliers to gather and shape requirements Supporting secure delivery practices across cloud platforms, infrastructure, and engineering teams Promoting technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and engineering excellence Key skills Strong commercial experience as a Cloud Architect, AWS Architect, Cloud Security Architect, or similar Proven experience leading large AWS implementations or migrations in secure or high-assurance environments Hands-on expertise in designing and building cloud environments running critical workloads Strong understanding of cloud security, secure architecture, and modern cloud delivery principles Ability to lead architectural discussions and influence technical direction Strong customer-facing consulting skills, including the ability to gather requirements and manage ambiguity Ability to build strong relationships with customers and challenge established thinking where needed Strong presentation, communication, and knowledge-sharing skills Team leadership experience Active MOD SC clearance Willingness to undergo DV clearance Desired skills AWS certifications at Associate level or above Experience in the national defence sector or other highly secure / regulated environments Broader cloud knowledge across Azure and/or GCP Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code Experience with secure cloud migrations and modern platform design Familiarity with containerisation, platform engineering, and secure CI/CD environments Strong understanding of cloud governance, observability, and operational security practices Please note: candidates must hold active MOD SC clearance and be willing to undergo DV clearance. This role also requires regular on-site presence in Hereford. If you would like more details then please apply via the link. All the best, Charlie Syrett Richmond Square Consulting Ltd

DevSecOps Engineer Hereford / Hybrid My client is looking for an experienced DevSecOps Engineer leading to Cloud Architect to join a growing UK technology business delivering secure cloud and software solutions into the national defence sector. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact programmes supporting some of the UK's most complex and interesting security challenges. It would suit someone with deep cloud architecture and DevSecOps experience who enjoys working closely with customers, shaping secure cloud environments, and solving real-world problems in high-assurance settings. Benefits £80,000 - £100,000 basic starting salary Bonus Hybrid working Pension Private healthcare Electric car scheme Training and development opportunities Friendly, knowledgeable, peer-sharing culture Career progression Opportunity to work on meaningful programmes in a highly secure environment The role and responsibilities You will join a team designing and delivering secure cloud environments for customers operating in complex, high-security environments. The successful candidate will combine strong cloud architecture, customer-facing consulting, and DevSecOps capability, helping shape secure platforms, influence design decisions, and support delivery across a range of programmes. Responsibilities will include: Designing and delivering secure cloud environments to meet customer challenges Working across a mix of greenfield and brownfield projects Leading architecture discussions and design exercises Applying DevSecOps and cloud security best practice in high-assurance environments Building deep customer relationships and working closely with technical and operational teams Helping customers understand, shape, and solve cloud and security challenges Making pragmatic engineering trade-offs while maintaining strong technical quality Collaborating with customers and partner suppliers to gather and shape requirements Supporting secure delivery practices across cloud infrastructure, platforms, and engineering teams Promoting knowledge sharing, technical leadership, and engineering excellence Key skills Strong commercial experience as a DevSecOps Engineer, Cloud Architect, Cloud Security Architect, or similar Proven experience leading large AWS implementations or migrations in secure or high-assurance environments Hands-on expertise in designing and building cloud environments running critical workloads Strong understanding of cloud security, DevSecOps, and secure architecture principles Ability to lead architectural discussions and influence technical direction Strong customer-facing consulting skills, including the ability to gather requirements and manage ambiguity Ability to build strong relationships with customers and challenge established thinking where needed Strong presentation, communication, and knowledge-sharing skills Team leadership experience Active MOD SC clearance Willingness to undergo DV clearance Desired skills AWS certifications at Associate level or above Experience in the national defence sector or other highly secure / regulated environments Broader cloud knowledge across Azure and/or GCP Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code Experience with secure cloud migrations and modern platform design Familiarity with containerisation, platform engineering, and secure CI/CD environments Strong understanding of cloud governance, observability, and operational security practice Please note: candidates must hold active MOD SC clearance and be willing to undergo DV clearance. This role also requires regular on-site presence in Hereford If you would like more details then please apply via the link. All the best, Charlie Syrett Richmond Square Consulting Ltd

Software Engineer (Rust) Cheltenham / Hybrid / Remote My client is looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong Rust expertise to join a growing UK technology business delivering secure software and communications solutions into the national defence sector. This is an opportunity to work across live programmes, next-generation product development, and cutting-edge proof-of-concept work, using modern engineering to solve complex real-world challenges. It would suit someone who wants to build secure, high-performance, memory-safe software in an environment where technical quality, innovation, and real-world impact genuinely matter. Benefits £70,000 - £85,000 basic salary Bonus Hybrid working and flexibility Pension Private healthcare Electric car scheme Training and development opportunities Friendly, knowledgeable, peer-sharing culture Career progression The role and responsibilities You will join a team building secure, high-performance software for complex and mission-critical environments. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain software components written primarily in Rust, while also contributing to wider engineering decisions, technical direction, and best practice. Responsibilities will include: Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining production-quality software in Rust Building secure, scalable, and memory-safe software components for operationally critical systems Contributing to system architecture and selecting appropriate Rust-based frameworks and design patterns Acting as a technical point of contact for Rust-related engineering decisions within the team Working with asynchronous Rust and networked services in high-performance environments Producing clean, maintainable, well-tested code with a strong focus on reliability and security Participating in code reviews and helping drive engineering quality across the wider software team Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement Working closely with architects, product owners, DevSecOps, cloud, and security engineering teams Producing technical documentation including design specifications, API documentation, and operational runbooks Participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement Communicating technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders where required Key skills Strong commercial experience as a Software Engineer, Rust Engineer, or Backend / Systems Software Engineer Strong commercial experience developing production software in Rust Strong understanding of Rust ownership, borrowing, lifetimes, and concurrency primitives Experience with asynchronous Rust such as Tokio or async-std Proficiency with Rust tooling including Cargo, Clippy, Rustfmt, and the wider crate ecosystem Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and systems design Experience with version control, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing Strong communication and collaboration skills British citizenship and ability to obtain MOD SC clearance Desired skills Existing SC clearance Experience working in defence, secure technology, or other highly regulated environments Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Experience with Infrastructure as Code, for example Terraform Familiarity with containerisation such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes Understanding of zero-trust architectures, mTLS, and PKI Experience with cross-language FFI such as Rust / C / C++ Exposure to embedded, low-level, or systems-level Rust development Experience building secure networked services or communications-focused platforms Please note: existing SC clearance is advantageous but not essential. Candidates must be British citizens and eligible to undergo MOD SC clearance If you would like more information then please apply via the link. All the best, Charlie Syrett Richmond Square Consulting Ltd Alternative job titles: Software Developer, Rust Developer, C++ Developer, Application Engineer, Application Developer

Android Software Engineer (Kotlin) Cheltenham / Hybrid / Remote My client is looking for an experienced Android Software Engineer with strong Kotlin expertise to join a growing UK technology business delivering secure mobile solutions into the national defence sector. This is an opportunity to work across live programmes, next-generation product development, and cutting-edge proof-of-concept work, using modern Android engineering to solve complex real-world challenges. It would suit someone who wants to build secure, high-performance mobile applications in an environment where technical quality, innovation, and real-world impact genuinely matter. Benefits £70,000 - £85,000 basic salary Bonus Hybrid working and flexibility Pension Private healthcare Electric car scheme Training and development opportunities Friendly, knowledgeable, peer-sharing culture Career progression The role and responsibilities Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality Android applications Building secure, robust mobile applications in Kotlin Applying modern Android architecture patterns such as MVVM, MVI, and Clean Architecture Writing clean, maintainable code using modern Android practices including coroutines, Flow, and structured concurrency Integrating Android applications with REST APIs, backend services, and secure communications layers Supporting performance optimisation, battery efficiency, and memory usage improvements Participating in code reviews and helping drive engineering quality across the mobile estate Working closely with architects, backend engineers, cloud engineers, DevSecOps, and security specialists Contributing to secure mobile design decisions in line with modern security principles Supporting Agile delivery, technical discussions, and ongoing product improvement Key skills Strong commercial experience as an Android Software Engineer, Android Developer, or Mobile Developer Strong commercia l experience developing Android applications in Kotlin Good understanding of Android architecture patterns including MVVM, MVI, and/or Clean Architecture Experience integrating RESTful APIs Strong knowledge of Android build tooling including Gradle Experience with modern Android tooling and libraries Experience with automated testing such as JUnit, Mockito, and UI testing Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile software delivery Strong communication and collaboration skills British citizenship and ability to obtain MOD SC clearance Desired skills Existing SC clearance Experience working in defence, secure technology, or other highly regulated environments Knowledge of Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms such as Microsoft Intune or VMware Workspace ONE Familiarity with Android Enterprise enrolment modes Exposure to secure mobile applications or operationally focused mobile technology Understanding of secure mobile / zero-trust principles Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers Knowledge of secure mobile standards or guidance Exposure to Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM) Please note: existing SC clearance is advantageous but not essential. Candidates must be British citizens and eligible to undergo MOD SC clearance If you would like more details about this position then please apply for the link. All the best, Charlie Syrett Richmond Square Consulting Ltd Alternative job titles: Mobile Developer, Android Developer, Smartphone Developer, Application Developer, Software Developer Buzzword search: Android, Kotlin

Head of IT Service Architecture & Delivery Location: Cardiff Salary: £65,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits Security Clearance: SC required (must hold or be eligible) - DV desirable We are recruiting for an experienced and influential technical leader to head up Service Architecture & Delivery for a secure Defence communications and infrastructure programme. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for the technical design, governance and operational assurance of a complex, secure IT service. You will act as the senior technical authority, ensuring the service is secure, resilient, compliant and continually improved in line with Defence requirements and contracted SLAs. The Role You will: Lead all architectural, technical and operational elements of a secure IT service Chair the Technical Design Authority and own the service blueprint and roadmap Maintain governance across service design, transition and operational delivery Own non-functional requirements including performance, resilience, recoverability and security Provide L4 technical oversight and assurance across infrastructure, networking, virtualisation and secure environments Act as the primary technical interface to senior Defence stakeholders and accreditation bodies Lead multi-disciplinary technical teams and specialist suppliers in a "one team" delivery model Drive continual improvement across automation, monitoring and service efficiency About You You will bring: 5+ years' experience in related position. Ideally a senior technical leadership role (Head of Technical Services, Principal Architect, Programme Technical Lead or similar) Proven experience delivering secure IT services within the MOD Strong background in service architecture, technical governance and ITIL-based service delivery Experience leading technical transitions, onboarding or complex service integrations Excellent stakeholder engagement skills at senior and executive level Knowledge of Defence security standards (JSP 440 / JSP 604 desirable) This is a high-impact role for someone who combines architectural credibility with operational leadership and the confidence to engage at senior Defence level. If you hold (or are eligible for) SC clearance and are looking to take ownership of a mission-critical technical service and have a strong MOD background, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.