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Hardware Engineer

Enterprise Recruitment Limited

Letchworth Garden City

RECENTLY POSTED

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

If youre looking for a Hardware Engineer role where you can truly develop into a subject matter expert over the next few years, this is a rare opportunity to do exactly that. Youll join a world-class engineering team working on complex computer hardware systems, gaining experience across design, integration, qualification, and documentation, whilst learning from Electronics experts who are passionate about developing talent for the long term. This is a broad hardware engineering position focused on computer hardware rather than bleeding-edge electronics R&D. There will be some design work, but also a strong focus on system integration, documentation, and problem-solving, ideal for someone who enjoys practical engineering and seeing how everything fits together. The company is known for developing their engineers, helping them grow into specialists and leaders in their field. Hybrid working (2 days from home). Hardware Engineer essential requirements: At least 2 years commercial experience in a similar role Degree in Electronic Engineering Solid experience in some of the technologies below Other experience that will be useful - embedded systems, digital and analogue design, small microprocessor and microcontroller systems, schematic design and some PCB layout (ORCAD, MENTOR or similar), Op Amp and DC-DC PSU design, EMC design (or willing to learn), environmental testing to standards such as RTCA/DO-160 including test specification and reporting, board-level fault finding, production collaboration experience, experience in aerospace, automotive, medical, or safety-critical environments.Position : Hardware Engineer Location : Letchworth Salary : £40-60k Benefits: Training and career development with mentoring and annual budget, performance-based bonus, 7% pension, life assurance, 25 days holiday, flexible and hybrid working, employee assistance programme, online discounts, and discounted share purchase plan. Key Skills : Electronic engineering, Embedded, EMC, digital and analogue design, PCB layout. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Senior Software Engineer

RECENTLY POSTED

We are looking for passionate and skilled software engineers who have exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills, analytical with high attention to detail, and self-motivated!Salary: up to £64,000 depending on experienceDynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classificationSecurity 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 Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Cyber team is looking for principal software engineers to join us developing the future laser defence capability for the Royal Navy!We are looking for engineers with both a deep and broad range of experience in software engineering, from requirements to certification, who have taken the lead in technical implementation and delivery of complex solutions as well as supporting and mentoring other engineers in their team.We are committed to developing careers and skillsets by supporting our teams’ personal development whilst ensuring that a healthy work/life balance is maintained!What we’re looking for from you:You will be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge in the following areas:

Strong proficiency in software programming in C++

A proven record in delivering software product on complex systems

Be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle especially software requirements and design

Experience of building internal and external stakeholders relationships

Ability to support and developing more junior engineers

Collaborative and open approach to problem solving with strong communication skills

Knowledge / interest in the following topics are considered a bonus but are not required.

Windows / Linux OS lockdown

Software Security and Safety requirements

HMI development / design

Automated Testing

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a givenMBDA 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 (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-RS1

Automation Engineer

£50,000 - £55,000

RECENTLY POSTED

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Automation / Systems Engineer – Permanent Location: Northampton Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + benefits We’re supporting a global engineering organisation in their search for an experienced Automation / Systems Engineer to join their Northampton operation on a permanent basis. The Role: Design, develop, and commission automation systems for complex manufacturing and process projects. Programming and configuring PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems. Provide on-site and remote support for system integration, troubleshooting, and optimisation. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and project engineering teams to deliver automation solutions on time and to specification. Ensure all systems comply with safety, quality, and industry standards. Experience & Skills Required: Proven background as an Automation, Controls, or Systems Engineer. Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs (essential). Experience with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley systems (preferred). Knowledge of automation networking and integration with wider manufacturing systems. Experience working within high-speed manufacturing, process, or packaging environments is highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines. MUST BE HAPPY TRAVELLING INTERNATIONALLY

Software Developer

Gregory Distribution

RECENTLY POSTED

Location: Cullompton, Hybrid WorkingAbout Us: Gregory Distribution Ltd is a leading provider of logistics and transport services across the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions for a diverse range of clients. Our commitment to operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement ensures we meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.Job Description: We are seeking a proactive and solution-oriented Software Developer to design, develop, and support a variety of applications and systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, and is passionate about building high-quality software that delivers real value to users.Key Responsibilities:Building secure and performant browser-based applications which integrate with or interact with our core business systems.Building and maintaining a diverse portfolio of software solutions - from small-scale tactical utilities to larger-scale strategic web-based applications - in line with our technology stack (.NET Core / SQL / Blazor / Azure).Developing both internally accessible and externally (internet) facing applications.Writing clean, functional code on both the front and back-end - as part of a small team, so a broad and generalist knowledge of all aspects of development is required.Maintain awareness of web application security and building applications which meet high standards of security, pass penetration tests and align with OWASP recommendations.Taking an active part in the whole Software Development Lifecycle end-to-end - including conception, design, architecture, build and deployment.Producing accurate estimates for project deliverables and change requests.Supporting developed applications including investigating and resolving issues.Contributing to defining and delivering continuous improvement roadmap for developed applications.Defining test requirements, writing test scripts, carrying out and coordinating testing of developed solutions.Maintaining application related documentation including process flows, training materials and support content.Contributing to the planned roadmap for application changes and improvements.Handling escalated issues and driving them through to resolution, communicating with relevant stakeholders across the wider Technology team and the business.Delivering critical care following changes and new implementations and supporting service transition to BAU.Required Experience:Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience of developing secure customer-facing browser-based software applications - ideally within our technology stack of Blazor, .NET Core, SQL, Azure or equivalents.Experience of deploying web applications using DevOps approaches and a CI/CD pipeline framework - ideally in Azure, but other equivalent experience considered.Experience of serverless application architecture - ideally within Azure (e.g. Azure App Service, Blob Storage, Azure AD B2B/C, Managed SQL) - but equivalent experience (e.g. AWS) considered.High-level of technical proficiency, IT aptitude and a general interest in technology, systems and software.Critical thinking and logical, analytical mindset to problem solving.Excellent written and verbal communications skills.Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?Competitive Salary : £45,000pa - £47,000pa.Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs. Hybrid working.Training : Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.Benefits : Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.Career Growth : Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.Company Benefits : Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.Extras : Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.How to ApplyIf you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applicationEligibility : Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.Contact Us : For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.Note to Recruitment Agencies : We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We’ll be in touch if we need you.*Subject to terms and conditions.TPBN1_UKTJ

Palantir Foundry Lead Consultant

Staffworx Limited

RECENTLY POSTED

Palantir Foundry Lead Consultant - Lead architect and hands-on technical owner for Palantir Foundry implementations. You will design and build production-grade data and application workflows on Foundry, own technical decisions end-to-end and work directly with senior stakeholders while mentoring engineering teams.Core ResponsibilitiesFoundry Solution Architecture & Build

Own end-to-end solution design across:

Data integration (Pipeline Builder/code-based pipelines, connectors, incremental loads).

Ontology modelling (object/relationship design, semantics, versioning).

Application layer (Workshop, Code Repositories, OSDK/APIs, Actions, AIP/agentic workflows).

Define and implement patterns for data modelling, transformation, and lineage tracking.

Design permission models (RBAC/ABAC), object-level security and auditability.

Implement CI/CD and environment promotion strategies for Foundry artefacts.

Scalability, Reliability & Operations

Lead performance tuning for large-scale production deployments (eg parallelisation, partitioning, caching, compute configuration).

Design monitoring, alerting and observability for pipelines, applications and integrations.

Handle incident response and root cause analysis for platform and application issues.

Define and enforce non-functional requirements (SLA/SLOs, resilience, disaster recovery).

Client-Facing Engineering & Stakeholder Management

Run technical discovery with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into concrete Foundry use cases.

Present architectures, trade-offs and risk assessments to both technical teams and C-suite.

Provide technical guidance on integration with existing enterprise systems (data warehouses, message buses, APIs, identity providers).

Enablement, Mentoring & Standards

Design and deliver technical bootcamps, hands-on labs and enablement plans for engineers, analysts and power users.

Mentor engineers on Foundry internals, best practices, and debugging strategies.

Contribute to and enforce internal standards: code quality, naming conventions, testing strategies, pipeline/app design patterns.

Required Experience

Extensive experience working with Palantir, ideally as a Forward Deployed Engineer or equivalent implementation role.

Multiple large-scale Foundry implementations in production, with direct ownership of:

Solution architecture

Deployment strategy

Operational runbook and handover

Demonstrable enterprise experience with:

Performance bottlenecks at scale

Complex permissioning/security models

Schema and ontology evolution

Integration failures and incident recovery

Strong client-facing track record with senior stakeholders and C-suite, including technical steering sessions and design reviews.

History of teaching, mentoring or training engineers or mixed-ability teams on Foundry (eg bootcamps, internal academies, onboarding programmes).

Exposure to Palantir product teams and a deep understanding of:

Platform limitations and edge cases

Common failure modes

Practical workarounds and design patterns to avoid them

Technical Skills

Strong practical knowledge of core Foundry components: Pipeline Builder, Ontology, Workshop, Code Repositories, OSDK, Actions, AIP/agentic features.

Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language commonly used with Foundry (eg Python, Java, or similar) for transformations, services, and integrations.

Solid background in data engineering concepts: batch/stream processing, data modelling, data quality, and governance.

Experience integrating Foundry with enterprise identity (SSO, SAML/OIDC), APIs, and existing data platforms.

Familiarity with modern software engineering practices: version control, code review, automated testing, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code (where applicable).

Deep technical but pragmatic: optimises for correctness, reliability and maintainability under real-world constraints.

Systems thinker: able to model complex domains and understand end-to-end data and control flows.

Clear communicator: can move seamlessly between low-level detail and high-level architecture with different audiences.

Enjoys debugging hard problems, documenting patterns, and building repeatable, reusable solutions.

Staffworx are a UK based Talent & Recruiting Partner, supporting Digital Commerce, Software and Value Add Consulting sectors across the UK & EMEA.

Embedded Software Engineer

The Clay Partnership Ltd

£45,000 - £50,000

Are you passionate about developing innovative embedded solutions and shaping the future of IoT technology? We’re looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our clients growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across both software and hardware development, contribute to cutting-edge IoT products, and collaborate with a dynamic, supportive team. What You’ll Do * Design, code, and test firmware for advanced IoT sensors and gateway devices. * Debug and resolve software issues to ensure high product reliability. * Contribute to electronic hardware design from prototype to production. * Contribute to and execute product validation and verification tests. * Collaborate with engineers, designers, QA, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions. * Help maintain technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle. What We’re Looking For Essential: * Degree in Electronics Engineering (2:1 or above) or equivalent experience. * Strong understanding of LoRaWAN Protocols * Strong embedded programming skills (Embedded C, Python). * Understanding of low power, analogue, and digital design. * Experience with wireless communication technologies (Wi-Fi, LTE, IoT protocols). * Knowledge of communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Modbus). * Experience with Raspberry Pi, STM32, or Microchip microcontrollers. * Familiarity with development tools such as STM IDE, Atmel Studio, Eclipse, or Keil. * Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Desirable: * Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer). * Understanding of JSON/SQL databases. * Exposure to production environments or configuration management tools. * Strong documentation and writing skills. Why Join Our Client? * The opportunity to join a leading manufacturer of IoT technology for commercial and industrial smart buildings * Work on impactful IoT technologies that make a difference. * Collaborate with a supportive and forward-thinking engineering team. * Opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and career progression. * A culture built on teamwork, accountability, innovation, and respect. If you’re a proactive, detail-oriented engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today

Software Engineer

Select Engineering

£40,000 - £50,000

PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship or PSW Visas are not suitable for this role. Who we are: * Our products are in use across all forms of entertainment from the largest of world tours to the smallest of nightclubs. * We build products which inspire creativity and enable lighting designers to create the shows you will have seen at festivals, concerts & on TV. We produce market leading lighting control hardware and software solutions and develop lighting networking hardware for permanent and temporary applications. * We Develop a wide range of software from embedded firmware, UI applications to mobile apps, primarily using C++. * We are a friendly group of around 50 team members based here in Southampton and part of a wider group which employs over 350 people with offices in Nottingham, Miami, California, Mexico, Paris, and Belgium. We work closely together to embrace challenges and seek ways to innovate and enhance our products for the ever-evolving entertainment industry. About the Role: * We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our ambitious and growing team and help us build software for a range of platforms including PCs and mobile devices. * We have a small but growing R&D team based in Southampton and our engineers are involved in the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. Main Responsibilities: * Design, develop and support solutions for our bespoke products. * Design and develop our applications user interface. * Assist in maintaining our CI build system for our software, building for a range of platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and bare metal micro-controllers. * Create high and low-level software design using recognised methodologies. * Produce documentation including requirements, change notes and user manuals. * Prepare and implement suitable test strategies. * Assist the support team with troubleshooting technical issues, developing and implementing corrective actions as needed. * Share knowledge and learning with other members of the software team. Essential Skills: * At least 3 years professional experience in Software Engineering. * Experience developing in C++. * An understanding of how modern complex C++ applications are compiled and built. * Excellent communication, technical & problem-solving skills. * Using build and CI tools such as CMake, GitLab, vcpkg and Docker. Desirable Experience: * Knowledge or experience of developing in Qt. * Experience of networking, USB and implementing communication protocols. * Using source control and CI systems such as GitLab, Git or Atlassian tools. * Agile/Scrum development process experience. * Experience of working in a Linux OS. * Working with stage lighting and lighting control products. What we offer: * We also offer a 35-hour work week (9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday) with an hour for lunch and although we hope you never need it, we also include BUPA company healthcare. On top of this, we also offer a company pension. Plus, free tea and coffee and regular Curries! If this job is of interest to you and you have the experience required, APPLY NOW! We will process your CV and personal information to assess your suitability for the role. If we wish to consider you further, we will register your personal information in our database and contact you. We may contact you from time to time about other relevant roles. Your personal information will be securely held. For more information, please refer to our privacy notice, a copy of which can be found on our website. – Select Engineering Limited

Java Software Engineer

Omega Resource Group

Java Software Engineer – Defence, Cyber & Intelligence | Full-Time | eDV Clearance Required We are seeking Software Engineers at all levels to join a leading aerospace and defence organisation, delivering mission-critical software for high-impact programmes in the Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence sectors. You’ll work on cutting-edge DevSecOps systems and applications, supporting secure digital infrastructures across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying flexible working arrangements and excellent development opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Software design, development, and debugging on secure systems Creating and maintaining test frameworks (e.g., JUnit 5) Developing in Linux environments with modern languages (Java, Python) Working with Agile/SCRUM practices and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) Contributing across the software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment Tech Stack Includes: Java, Python, Linux, Git, JUnit, GitLab CI/CD, Oracle, MongoDB, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Apache NiFi, Elasticsearch, Kibana, AWS, Hibernate, Atlassian Suite What’s on Offer: Hybrid working and flexible schedules (4xFlex) Ongoing training and career development Exciting projects within the UK’s secure technology sector Comprehensive benefits package PLEASE NOTE: eDV clearance is required to start. The process can take 6 - 18 months. For more information on this role, please contact Daiane on 0121 2694660 or send your CV to Candidates currently working as a Program Manager, Programme Manager, or Project Manager from Defence, Aerospace, Nuclear, or Government bodies are ideal for this role. Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Electronics, Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing, Renewable, and Scientific industries. Explore more opportunities in your field at . Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. TPBN1_UKTJ

Site Reliability Engineer

Searchability (UK) Ltd

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

KEY POINTS * Up to £70,000 salary * Hybrid working with three days a week onsite in Greater Manchester * Modern SRE environment with cloud-native tooling (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform) * High-availability digital platforms and performance-critical workloadsABOUT THE CLIENT We’re supporting a well-established UK organisation recognised for operating large-scale, high-availability digital services. With continued investment into platform reliability and engineering maturity, they’re looking to appoint an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to strengthen a growing SRE function.THE BENEFITS * Exposure to modern cloud-native tooling and reliability practices * High-impact role supporting major digital events * Strong engineering culture with collaboration across product, operations and platform teamsTHE SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER ROLE: As a Site Reliability Engineer, you’ll ensure the reliability, performance and scalability of critical digital platforms. You’ll monitor production systems, refine SLAs/SLOs and error budgets, design scalable solutions, improve architecture through telemetry insights, and build dashboards that provide clear visibility of system health. You’ll also contribute to performance testing strategies and collaborate with engineering, operations and compliance teams to maintain high standards across the platform.SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS * Strong understanding of reliability engineering, scalable architectures and performance optimisation * Experience with observability, debugging and incident response * Proficiency in a programming language for automation and tooling (GO or .NET preferred) * Cloud experience, ideally AWS, and knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) * Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus or OpenTelemetry * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and distributed systems * Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations and product teamsTO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information please call me on 01244 567 930 / 07833 460 873 . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.KEY SKILLS SRE, Site Reliability Engineer, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Observability, Performance, SLAs/SLOs, Monitoring, Automation, GO, .NET, Distributed Systems, Cloud-Native EngineeringTPBN1_UKTJ

Embedded Ada Software Engineer

Certain Advantage

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an Embedded ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis.Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid/Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interviewEmbedded ADA Software Engineer Job Description:Join the growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the SW department, and be able to work in a lab based environment using various test tools such as scopes, logic analysers, bespoke test equipment and host based testing.Responsibilities:

Developing Real Time Embedded SW in ADA on a power PC

Testing the Embedded SW

Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem and System level testing on both host and target platforms

Running tests, analysing results and using target test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes

Documenting the SW

Skillset/experience required:

Experience developing in the ADA Programming Language and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised, and documented software

Experience of programming Embedded Software on a Power PC

Experience of testing Embedded SW and using test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes

Experience of DOORS

Experience in model-based development, either in SysML/UML

Understanding of standardised bus systems and protocols

Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis

Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical

Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation

Software Engineer (Firmware)

Elix Sourcing Solutions

Graduate - Junior

Location: Near Sandwich (Hybrid 2 days from home) Package: Competitive salary, 9 day working fortnight, profit bonus, and more benefits Security requirements: Must have lived in the UK consecutively for 5 years+ Ready to grow your career with a thriving company? Want to work on innovative new products from concept to launch? Join a dynamic engineering team working on innovative precision engineering products from concept to completion. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and work-life balance, with genuine variety across the full development lifecycle. You’ll be designing and developing both application and embedded software solutions that make a real impact on cutting-edge products. The Role As a Software Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of new product development, working on both application and embedded software solutions. This role offers genuine variety and the chance to make a real impact on innovative products. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and test software/firmware for new products Produce design documentation Maintain design records and deliver projects on timeWhat We’re Looking For Strong C# application development experience Full software lifecycle experience Structured design methodology (UML) Desirable: C/C++ and Electronics Android development Visual StudioReady to Apply? If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, I’d love to hear from you! Contact: Dairis Sprudzans Email: Phone: (phone number removed) Keywords Software Engineer | Firmware Engineer | Embedded Software | C# | .NET | C++ | C | Xamarin | Android Development | Visual Studio | UML | Software Development Lifecycle | Application Development | ISO 9001 | Project Management | SC Clearance | Security Clearance | Precision Engineering | Product Development | Software Design | Firmware Development | Engineering | Technical Solutions | Problem Solving | Team Collaboration

Software Engineer

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited

£40,000 - £60,000

Varied technical projects in software for defence / AI applicationsThis start-up defence company are developing technologies that utilise AI at the heart of their products. They are currently growing and are looking to recruit a number of roles including for a Software Engineer to join their team.As their next Software Engineer hire, you would join a small, growing team that are working on early-stage prototypes as well as more mature product technologies. The position is fully hands-on and requires a good sense of understanding and experience for task prioritisation, as well as ability to work on projects concurrently.Requirements:* 1st / 2.1 in Computer Science or similar (MSc or PhD would be desirable).* Extensive demonstrable experience using Python for complex prototyping and / or production code. Must have the aptitude to pick up new languages and technologies when needed.* Experience with hardware devices or sensors. Any experience with embedded systems, mobile OS or computer networking would be beneficial.* Experience with deep-learning frameworks (TensorFlow or PyTorch) would be desirable.* Exposure to computational statistics, algorithm development or machine learning optimisation would be a bonus.Due to projects being related to defence applications, candidates must be British nationals, resident in the UK for the past 5 years and eligible for security clearance.The offices are based south of Cambridge and this role would require candidates to be based fully onsite. In return, as well as a competitive salary, you will get to work on interesting projects that will challenge you technically and allow you to develop your skills and knowledge with like-minded engineers.Keywords: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Sensors, Embedded Systems, Hardware Interface, Mobile OS, Algorithms, Statistics, Machine Learning, Defence, Security Clearance, Start UpAnother top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts.Even if this job’s not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call (phone number removed) or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV.Please apply (quoting ref: CV27535) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate

Senior Hardware Engineer

£480/day - £600/day

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Senior Hardware Engineer (Avionics) 6 month contract – Inside IR35 – 4 days p/week on site (Marlow) Role – We are seeking a hardware design engineer with broad experience across the field of electronics, and ideally a deep understanding of RF design, to join the avionics of our client based in Buckinghamshire. The individual will be able to work independently within their sphere of experience to develop, test and qualify a portfolio of aerospace products. The candidate should preferably have experience in the defence and aerospace domain and be able to support the complete lifecycle from requirements and concept, detailed design and through to production readiness. Key responsibilities – * Ownership of the derived hardware requirements for the products * Detailed design activities for electronics, including simulation, schematic design and support to PCB layout * Creation of technical documentation in line with system engineering process * Presentation at peer and design reviews * Delivery of tactical tasking from the project engineer as per the project schedule * Leading or supporting environmental and/or EMC qualification * Support to bidding, customer queries and production issues as required Competencies – * Strong interpersonal, communication and teamworking skills * Comfortable presenting internally and externally in formal reviews. * Capable of independent task delivery to meet the needs of the development projects. * Highly organised and data driven, with a bias for action. Qualifications & Experience required – * Familiarity with the formal product development lifecycle (through requirements capture, to design, verification and production), including leading design reviews. * Understanding of the design and integration of avionics products and systems. * Experience working in the Aerospace Industry, and familiarity with safety analysis and airworthiness certification. * You are likely to have a science or engineering degree, supported by significant engineering lifecycle experience

Location not specified

£150/day - £200/day

DATA ANALYSTCONTRACT INSIDE IR35LONDON, 2 DAYS ONSITEDescriptionA proficient specialist who applies mathematical, problem-solving, and coding skills to manage data, extracting valuable insights, designing tailor-made solutions from data, aiding our business in achieving unique objectives and goals.Reporting to the Head of Customer Operation, key accountabilities include:

Undertaking data collection, preprocessing and analysis

Building models to address business problems

Presenting information using data visualisation techniques

Support in the delivery of the charging, data and reporting services for the Customer Operations department.

Work collaboratively with the Customer Service Manager and peers within the Customer Management Team on the delivery of the team and departmental strategies.

Identify valuable data sources and automate cleansing processes

Undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data

Analyse large amounts (several million records) of information to discover trends and patterns

Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms

Combine models through ensemble modelling

Present information using data visualisation techniques

Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges

Collaborate with engineering and product development teams

Job Title: Data AnalystLocation: London, UKRate/Salary: 150.00 - 200.00 GBP DailyJob Type: ContractTrading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as “Allegis Group”). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the “Contacting Us” section of our Online Privacy Notice at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.

Technical Support Engineer (API & Microservices) - Remote

Location not specified

£200/day - £300/day

Technical Support Engineer (API & Microservices) - Software Solution - RemoteDaily rate: £200 - £300 (Inside IR35)Duration: 9 monthsStart: 5th January 2026My client is looking for a Technical Support Engineer to join our team on a freelance basis. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional technical support for a suite of API-based software microservices and associated fintech products. This role requires strong technical capability, excellent client-facing communication skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced and evolving environment.Key Responsibilities

Deliver an exceptional client support experience, maintaining end-to-end accountability for resolving issues and providing timely updates.

Provide hands-on technical support for API-based microservices, troubleshooting connectivity issues, microservice interactions, software components, and network-related problems.

Diagnose and resolve technical incidents, escalating appropriately while maintaining ownership of client communication.

Liaise cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, Cloud Operations, and other teams to resolve complex technical issues.

Support the setup, optimisation, and ongoing management of support processes and tools, with a flexible mindset as systems evolve.

Act as the central communication bridge between the client and internal teams, ensuring updates remain accurate and consistent in a single source of truth.

Ensure all support issues are documented and recorded, and encourage clients to raise issues through formal support channels rather than informal ones (e.g., Slack).

Monitor, analyse, and report on support metrics to identify trends, performance against SLAs, and areas for improvement.

Produce monthly reports to track support KPIs and service performance over time.

Develop and maintain documentation, including support processes, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, and knowledge articles.

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, internal knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.

Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Stay informed on the latest developments in our product and service offerings.

Skills & Attributes

Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication skills.

Impeccable written and spoken English.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

Proven experience as a Technical Support Engineer (preferably in a large organisation).

Strong technical proficiency in APIs, microservice architectures, software development fundamentals, and network troubleshooting.

Flexible mindset capable of balancing interim processes with a long-term, scalable vision.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team.

Strong client-focus and a commitment to delivering world-class support.

Professional, friendly, and highly detail-oriented.

Experience supporting large enterprise clients.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Accounting and/or AI-related technologies.

Familiarity with support ticketing systems and CRMs (e.g., Salesforce, ServiceNow).

Certifications related to technical support, SRE, cloud operations, or relevant technologies.

Experience with observability tools such as Grafana or New Relic.

Fluency in French or German (strong bonus).

Experience collaborating with Legal, Public Affairs, or Communications teams.

Background in Account Management or Client Success.

Team Structure & Logistics

You will join a team of four Support Engineers, operating on a weekly on-call rotation (approximately once every 4 weeks).

During your on-call week, you must be contactable during bank holidays for incident response.

Coordination of annual leave with other team members is expected to ensure full coverage.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Product Manager

Round Peg Solutions

Location not specified

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you a Product Manager with a passion for driving the development of cutting-edge products in global organisations? Do you have a strong technical background in communication systems and experience in managing products from concept to market?Our exclusive client, a multi-million-pound global Defence manufacturing organisation, require an experienced Product Manager to shape the future of their high-tech product portfolio. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (including engineering, sales, and marketing) to deliver a new range of innovative Defence communication products during a major period of growth (+20% YoY!).Key Responsibilities of the Product Manager:

Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and trend forecasting to support product development and market strategy.

Define and manage product requirements, working closely with engineering to customize solutions that meet customer needs.

Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to create effective product launch strategies and go-to-market plans.

Provide product training and technical support to customers and sales teams.

Monitor product performance, costs, margins, and life cycle from inception through obsolescence.

Contribute to tenders, bids, and proposals with detailed product information.

Manage product life cycle, including obsolescence and end-of-life planning.

Travel occasionally for customer visits, trade shows, and events.

Required experience for the Product Manager:

Bachelor’s or Masters degree in a commercially or technically relevant field (or equivalent Defence industry experience).

Strong technical understanding of communication systems, with the ability to engage in detailed technical discussions with engineering and customers.

Experience developing business cases, setting pricing strategies, and monitoring product profitability.

Prior experience in Defence or law enforcement markets is highly desirable.

Location:Watford Work Schedule:HybridIf you are a self-driven, technically savvy professional with a passion for product management and an interest in cutting-edge Defence technologies, apply today.

WMS Project Manager

Location not specified

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

London (Hybrid)Overview: We are looking for an experienced WMS Project Manager to lead the delivery of Warehouse Management System projects across a fast-paced logistics, retail and operations environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in WMS implementation, stakeholder management, and end-to-end project delivery within supply chain or warehousing.Key Responsibilities:

Lead full lifecycle WMS implementation and upgrade projects.

Work with operational, technical, and vendor teams to define requirements and project scope.

Manage project plans, risks, budgets, and timelines.

Oversee system configuration, testing, integration, and go-live activities.

Ensure smooth change management, user training, and post-implementation support.

Drive continuous improvement across warehouse systems and processes.

Skills & Experience:

Proven experience delivering WMS projects (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, Oracle WMS).

Strong background in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain technology.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills.

Solid understanding of integration, testing, and operational readiness.

PRINCE2, Agile, or similar project delivery methodology experience.

Instrumental Raman Spectroscopist UPLiFT

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Location not specified

Graduate - Junior

TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Instrumental Raman Spectroscopist UPLiFT Salary: £41,344 - £45,479 per annum | 3 Years Fixed-term Contract | Full-time | Closing date: 23rd November 2025 Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE Come and discover the kind of impact you can make when you work with some of the best facilities and brightest scientists in the world. As part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) the Central Laser Facility (CLF) contains many state-of-the-art laser systems and experimental stations, along with expert scientists, engineers and technicians that work with academic and industry users to deliver science across a broad range of fields. We have around 200 staff and are a very friendly, outgoing, externally facing department. We have a welcoming and inclusive culture, and you will find that people will naturally help and support you. About the role The position is to participate in a research project to develop a novel concept combining Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS) and ultrasound for enhanced chemically specific imaging deep inside biological tissue. The full-time position is funded through a recently awarded EPSRC grant for three years. The concerned work will take place at the Central Laser Facility, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire, UK and involves close collaboration with the University of Exeter (Prof. Nick Stone). This post will be part of a team of leading scientists working to develop novel solutions to solve clinical needs in patient specific diagnosis and treatment of cancers. Specifically, we seek a postdoctoral research scientist to focus on the development of instrumentation comprising both SORS and Raman technology. Expertise in vibrational spectroscopy is essential. The post will include design, construction, optimisation and day-to-day operation of the instrument. The study will be performed on excised tissue and optical phantoms. The applicant will have experience with data analysis of vibrational spectra. The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information orally, in writing and electronically and participate in the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies. A suitable candidate will be a PhD graduate (or near completion) in any of the natural sciences. The candidate will benefit from working in a vibrant internationally leading research environment. Advanced training and researcher development will be provided as part of the programme. Main duties and accountabilities To undertake research to develop the novel analytical instrumentation, including optical design. Writing up research work for publication. Making presentations at national and international conferences and similar events. Dealing with problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines. Analysing and interpreting the results of own research and generating original ideas based on outcomes. Using new research techniques and methods. Using initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, developing new research methods and extending the research portfolio. To monitor research budgets as appropriate. To maintain safety in their research environment. Engaging in continuous professional development. Person Specification The following criteria will be assessed at Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I) A PhD in natural sciences (or within 6 months of completion), or equivalent experience. (S) Experience in using vibrational spectroscopy (Raman or IR) and associated data analysis. (S&I) Hands on experience in developing/aligning vibrational spectroscopy instruments (Raman or IR). (S&I) Having a proactive approach to work and to be able to use initiative to work within a scientific environment. (I) Able to work independently and as a part of a team. (S&I) Able to work to tight deadlines. (S&I) Safety awareness. (I) Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication, both written and oral. (S&I) Additional Information Further information is available from Prof. Pavel Matousek (). Our Benefits UK Research and Innovation recognises and values employees as individuals and aim to provide a pay and rewards package that motivates staff to perform to the best of their ability. The reward package includes a flexible working scheme, Defined benefit pension scheme, 30 days annual leave allowance plus 10.5 bank holiday/privilege days and several other benefits. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another. As one of Europes largest research organisations, this is a place where theres always something new to learn about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself. Join us and discover whats possible! Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact

Mid-level Frontend Engineer (Manchester)

Haystack - Partnerships

Remote or hybrid

£40,000 - £50,000

Office location: ManchesterHybrid role: 1-day a week in-office in Manchester if within a 1-hour commute | 1-day a month in-office if outside of a 1-hour commuteSalary: up to £50k per annum dependent on experienceHaystack has partnered with this client to find a talented Mid-Level Frontend Developer specialising in React and Next.js. This role offers an opportunity to join a growing, collaborative development team and take ownership of key features and projects.We’re looking for a Frontend Developer with solid experience in React and Next.js to join a growing development team. You’ll take ownership of small projects and small to medium-sized features, write high-quality components, and work closely with designers and backend developers to deliver smooth, performant user experiences. This is a hands-on role for someone confident in modern React practices who’s looking to deepen their skills in performance, testing, and collaborative delivery.Skills & Knowledge Expected at This Level

3+ years of experience building frontend applications with React and Next.js.

Strong understanding of component-based architecture, routing, and data-fetching strategies (SSR/SSG/ISR).

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.

Bonus: Experience with Tailwind CSS or animation libraries.

How You Contribute to the Team

Own end-to-end delivery of scoped features.

Help unblock team members during sprints (through PR feedback or pairing).

Contribute to shared components or setup across projects.

Raise potential risks, blockers, or refactor opportunities early.

Support quality by ensuring performance and responsiveness are maintained.

C++ Software Engineer

Senior - Leader

Job Description:Your impactWe are on the hunt for talented software engineers to support our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business, working on a range of defence projects. Direct industry experience is not required; we are happy to explore all backgrounds and help develop all our software engineers.We want to develop a new generation of features and capabilities using innovative software solutions and we need you to create them. You will be a key part in a community of world-class software engineers who will continuously improve, collaborate and innovate with other engineers to create market-leading products within the defence industry.What you’ll bringExperience of:C++ software development experienceIt is useful if you have some of these skills:C# application developmentNetworking experienceExperience with developing Windows & Linux applicationsFamiliarity with the Software lifecycle processes including: Requirements Management, Design, Implementation, Test and IntegrationFamiliarity with Configuration Management process and tools e.g. gitSoftware design experience e.g. SysML / UMLTest case / procedure development experienceKnowledge of Docker, Virtual machines and Continuous Integration (CI) tools e.g. JenkinsKnowledge of software development standards such as RTCA 178C and coding standards such as AUTOSAR / MISRA C/C++This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.Security ClearanceThis role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply, this includes meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vettingWhy join usAt Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.Primary Location:GB - SouthamptonContract Type:PermanentHybrid Working:Hybrid

Mid-level Backend Engineer (Manchester)

Haystack - Partnerships

Remote or hybrid

£40,000 - £50,000

Office location: ManchesterHybrid role: 1-day a week in-office in Manchester if within a 1-hour commute | 1-day a month in-office if outside of a 1-hour commuteSalary: up to £50k per annum dependent on experienceHaystack has partnered with this client, a growing company, to find a talented and experienced Node Developer / Engineer to join their team in Manchester.You will be joining a full-time Node development team, working on a wide range of existing and new projects for their client base.About YouWe are looking for a professional who is passionate about their work, possesses an eye for detail, and has a zeal for well-crafted and tested code. You should be comfortable working on large-scale projects with challenging developments and be keen to learn and progress within a dynamic team.Key Skills and Experience Required

Proficient in Node.js

2+ years of commercial experience

Experience with Apollo GraphQL

Strong understanding of JavaScript and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Comfortable working with JSON and creating back-end architectures

Experience with Git

Ideally, agency experience or comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects

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