Stevenage An exciting opportunity to work as a Software Engineer improving reliability and reducing technical debt in our Simulation Software Department. You will be working in an agile manner, close to your customers and in a key position to learn about a range of products. Salary: Circa £64,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification (Bristol based) 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 are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will take ownership of the stability and quality of our products - used to ensure the reliability of our Command-and-Control Systems. This role centres on resolving complex issues, improve system reliability and reducing technical debt - by identifying root causes and implementing durable fixes. You’ll develop deep knowledge of our architecture and play a key role in making the platform reliable, resilient, and easier for the rest of the engineering team to build on. The work you’ll do directly affects customer experience, engineering velocity, and overall product health. What we’re looking for from you: Previous Software Engineering Experience Prior experience with the Ada programming language is key to supporting our products Experience of working within an Agile development environment Working with CI/CD pipelines including writing of Automated Test Scripts A willingness to build deep system architecture understanding Experience of performance tuning and root-cause analysis. 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 (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-RS1

London - Hybrid (1 day per week onsite)
Up to £85,000 + Excellent Benefits
Permanent

We are partnering with a professional services organisation looking to appoint a Technical Architect to help shape and govern their evolving technology landscape.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and delivery, providing architectural leadership across cloud engineering, integrations, development and DevOps practices.

You will play a key role in defining architecture standards, guiding technical teams and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with the organisation’s long-term technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and govern technical architecture standards and design principles
• Provide hands-on architectural leadership across cloud platforms, integrations and development
• Lead architecture reviews and technical design decisions
• Support engineering teams with complex technical challenges
• Promote automation, DevOps practices and reusable delivery patterns
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable and resilient
• Identify emerging technologies and contribute to technology roadmaps

Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Technical Architect, Lead Engineer or Senior Developer
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platforms
• Experience working with Dynamics 365/CRM environments
• Knowledge of cloud architecture, integrations and API design
• Familiarity with DevOps and modern engineering practices
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

• Salary up to £85,000
• Hybrid working - 1 day per week onsite in London
• 30 days annual leave
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance
• Flexible working environment
• Modern central London office

Location: South West England (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site)

My client, a well established organisation in the South West, is currently investing heavily in modernising its data and digital capabilities. As part of this wider transformation, they are looking to appoint a Database Engineer who will play a key role in helping the business unlock greater value from its operational, environmental and commercial data.

This is a hands on engineering role focused on building reliable and scalable data solutions. The successful candidate will work on modernising legacy systems, developing robust data pipelines, and helping the organisation turn complex and unstructured datasets into meaningful insights that support operational efficiency and real-time decision-making.

You will work closely with IT operations teams and wider business stakeholders, so strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical solutions into business outcomes will be important.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration of legacy databases and systems to modern cloud or on-premise data platforms
• Design, build and maintain ETL pipelines to ingest and process large datasets from multiple sources
• Develop efficient processes for data collection, transformation and management
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to identify opportunities to improve processes through better use of data
• Ensure strong data governance, quality and security across data platforms
• Support analytics, reporting and machine learning initiatives by providing clean, structured data
• Contribute to the wider digital transformation programme and continuous improvement of data capabilities

Skills and Experience

• Experience working as a Data Engineer or Database Engineer in a commercial environment
• Strong SQL expertise and experience developing data pipelines
• Experience with ETL frameworks, data modelling and working with complex datasets
• Familiarity with modern cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure
• Understanding of database migration, integration and data warehousing best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams

Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship or relocation support cannot be provided for this role.

DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer - Contract
550- 600 per day Outside IR35
Condensed week available - work 3 long days, paid for 5
Active MOD DV Clearance required

We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer to join a high-impact technical environment. This role suits someone who thrives in modern DevOps ecosystems, enjoys building secure, scalable platforms, and wants the flexibility of a condensed working week.

You will work across the full software delivery lifecycle, helping to design, build, automate, and maintain robust cloud-native and containerised platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and application platforms
• Collaborate with engineers to develop, test, and release software efficiently
• Implement automation and infrastructure as code
• Ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and scalable
• Deliver software fixes, upgrades, and performance improvements
• Contribute to workflow improvements and DevOps best practices

Technical Skills (Must Have)

• CI/CD & Automation: GitLab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Helm Charts
• Scripting & APIs: Python, PowerShell, REST APIs
• Containerisation & Platforms: Kubernetes cluster build and application delivery
• Application Technologies: Apache NiFi, Elastic ECK, Artifactory
• Secrets Management: Hashicorp Vault
• Operating Systems: RedHat Linux and Windows

Experience & Background

• Experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Strong understanding of automation and DevOps tooling
• Knowledge of secure software delivery practices
• Comfortable working with multiple programming / scripting languages
• Ability to collaborate across teams and support continuous improvement

Key Details

• Contract Rate: 550- 600 per day
• Status: Outside IR35
• Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required
• Working Pattern: Option for condensed week (3 long days, paid for 5)

Web Developer - PHP/JavaScript/MySQL
Hybrid - Nottingham (2-3 days a week in office)
£32k - £38k+ DOE + Benefits Package

Join a growing team developing a range of eCommerce systems and internal web platforms. You’ll initially focus on our in-house E-commerce platform offering, helping onboard new company websites and improve integration with external platforms. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be encouraged to bring ideas, good organisation, and strong coding discipline.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience with PHP, JavaScript (including jQuery), HTML5, and CSS3
• Good understanding of MySQL databases and MVC-based frameworks
• Familiarity with Bootstrap or similar Front End frameworks
• Familiarity with Laravel Framework or similar Back End frameworks
• Understanding of responsive design and W3C standards
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Clear, maintainable coding style with good documentation
• Confidence working on eCommerce systems or product platforms
• Bonus: Excel skills and good general organisation

We’d prefer someone based within reach of Nottingham, as our team likes to collaborate in person at least two days a week. However, flexibility will be given for experienced candidates. For someone local, there’s potential to grow into a senior role long term.

Why join our clients’ team? Our client has been creating software for 40+ years, and boasts a tech team retention rate 4x the industry average, achieved through genuine investment in people - not just skills, but supporting them through life’s challenges. Base salary matters, but stability and a supportive environment last longer. If you’re looking for a role within a people-focused company that can help you build a challenging and rewarding career, this could be for you.

If you enjoy varied web development work and want to play a key role in a small but expanding technical team, we’d love to hear from you.

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Rate: Up to £500/day (Inside IR35)
Location: Leeds - two days per week on-site
Duration: Initially 6 months
Clearance: BPSS required on commencement; SC clearance required within three months. Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance.

The Role
You will be part of a team operating and evolving a platform classified as Critical National Infrastructure, maintained to a high service level.
Day-to-day responsibilities include resolving high-priority incidents, implementing new features aligned to the product roadmap, reducing technical debt, and driving improvements to DevOps processes.
You will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Technical Leads in an agile delivery environment.

Key Requirements

• Strong Java development skills; Python experience also beneficial
• Familiarity with identity and access management tooling, including PingDS and PingIDM
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes
• Cloud infrastructure experience across AWS and/or Azure; Terraform for IaC
• CI/CD pipeline experience, ideally Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions
• Working knowledge of HAProxy, PostgreSQL, and/or Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Gatling (Scala), Karate, or Playwright is advantageous

Hays are now looking for an Integration Engineer - Intersystems for one of our local clients:

• £550 p/d Inside IR35
• 2 days a week in Wiltshire, the rest is WFH
• Must currently hold SC Clearance

We are looking for an Integration Engineer with strong, hands-on experience across InterSystems technologies such as HealthShare, Ensemble, IRIS or Caché. The role involves building and maintaining integration workflows that link internal and external platforms, support reliable data movement, and improve business efficiency. You’ll work closely with technical and non-technical teams to design solutions, troubleshoot issues, and deliver robust integration services.

Skills & Experience Required
Must have Practical, demonstrable background working with InterSystems products, including:

• IRIS
• HealthShare
• Ensemble
• Caché/ObjectScript-based development

Solid understanding of common integration patterns, interoperability concepts, and best-practice approaches.
Strong technical capability with:

• ObjectScript
• SQL
• REST and SOAP services
• Data-exchange formats and messaging standards (HL7, FHIR, XML, JSON)
• Experience working with interface engines or interoperability platforms.
• Confident in diagnosing complex issues and delivering effective solutions.
• Comfortable analysing requirements and translating them into technical integration designs.

If you have SC Clearance and you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy of your CV to

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Software Engineers - Java, Python, PingDS, PingIDM, HAProxy, Docker, Maven, PostgreSQL, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, Kubenetes, Terraform

Xpertise have an urgent need for several Software Engineers (Java, Python, PingDS, PingIDM, HAProxy, Docker, Maven, PostgreSQL, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, Kubenetes, Terraform)

Candidates will have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in Java development, with exposure to modern frameworks, libraries, and tooling.
• Python coding experience
• Proven experience across identity, access and applications including
  • PingDS, PingIDM, HAProxy
• Docker, Artifactory, Maven
• Proven experience with automated testing frameworks with Karate, Playwright, Gatling (Scala)
• Proven experience with PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines including Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Proven experience of containerised and cloud environments - AWS, Azure, Kubernetes
• Proven experience with Terraform

Inside IR35 - hybrid - West Yorkshire

Candidates must be willing to go through SC Clearance/SC Cleared

Please send CVs (Software Engineer - Java, Python, PingDS, PingIDM, HAProxy, Docker, Maven, PostgreSQL, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, Kubenetes, Terraform)

Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer with advanced security clearance to join their cutting-edge team. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative solutions that redefine defence technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and test solutions to complex customer problems across the development lifecycle
• Develop software for a range of areas including bare-metal MCU, signal processing, Embedded Linux, and GUI development on Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms
• Utilise various programming languages such as Rust, C/C++, Python, and web development frameworks
• Work with FPGAs, electronic design, and mechanical design
• Collaborate closely with team members in an agile environment to balance requirements, schedule, and cost
• Produce comprehensive documentation from requirements to design and testing materials to support developments
• Ensure compliance with Government regulations by managing the security of information as defined in the Security manual

Job Requirements:

• Degree in an engineering, mathematical, or science-based subject or equivalent experience
• Experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Embedded Linux application, kernel, and/or driver development
  • C/C++ or Rust programming
• Proficiency in best practice software development processes/lifecycles
• Experience in Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns
• Knowledge of software testing and design for test

Desirable Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• GUI development frameworks such as eGUI, GTK, Tauri
• Yocto, Petalinux, and uBoot
• Python, Jupyter Notebooks, or Matlab
• Web development languages (HTML, Javascript, Typescript, React)
• IOS/Android development
• Experience with communications protocols - TCP, QUIC, WiFi
• Knowledge of GNU Radio and Software Defined Radios
• Experience with FPGAs and exposure to hardware
• UML design and tools such as Enterprise Architect

Security Clearance:

• Must hold DV (UKDV or MOD DV) security clearance

If you are an experienced software engineer seeking a challenging role within the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and innovative team.

An established financial insititution is seeking a SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Solutions Developer to support the continued development of its digital collaboration and document management platforms. This role will sit within a modern Microsoft technology environment and contribute to the design and delivery of scalable solutions across internal systems and collaboration platforms.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal development teams and stakeholders to build secure, efficient and user-focused SharePoint and Microsoft 365 solutions that support document management, workflow automation and system integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions using SharePoint Online and the SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
• Build custom components, web parts and integrations within Microsoft 365
• Develop and maintain workflow automation using Power Platform tools such as Power Automate and Power Apps
• Integrate SharePoint solutions with internal systems and APIs
• Support governance, security and data management best practices across collaboration platforms
• Work within an Agile development environment contributing to sprint planning, development and testing
• Collaborate with backend and frontend developers to deliver integrated enterprise solutions
• Assist with the ongoing optimisation and improvement of existing collaboration platforms

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience developing solutions within SharePoint Online environments
• Experience with SharePoint Framework (SPFx) development
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 development tools and APIs
• Experience with Power Platform technologies (Power Apps and Power Automate)
• Strong understanding of REST API integration
• Experience working with JavaScript or TypeScript and modern web development practices
• Understanding of secure development and enterprise collaboration environments

Desirable Experience

• Experience with C# and .NET-based services
• Experience integrating Microsoft Azure services
• Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks such as Angular or React
• Experience working in regulated or enterprise technology environments

Working Environment

This role sits within a collaborative Agile development environment and will involve working alongside experienced developers, platform specialists and internal stakeholders to deliver robust, enterprise-grade solutions.

The position offers hybrid working with a combination of office-based collaboration and remote flexibility.

SharePoint/ Office 365 Consultant - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 6 month Contract - Banking

TIER 1 BANK IN CANARY WHARF

Role - SharePoint/ Office 365 Consultant

Duration - 6 months with very likely extension

Location - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 3 days per week in a Canary Wharf office

Rate - 415 per day (Inside IR35)

Tech Stack -

• Sharepoint
• Office 365
• Power apps
• Power Automate
• HTML, Javascript, CSS

Tasks -

• Working with the team and the wider development team to both grow and to help adopt Agile like methodologies with practical implementation alongside the daily operation support people for existing SharePoint/Office 365 applications.
• Working with the wider Development and Architecture teams to develop and establish best practices of SharePoint/Office 365.
• Contributing to and regularly leading the technical and design workshops within the team.
• Critically and actively conducting code review procedures to ensure improvement in skills across the team.
• Participating in exercises to both plan and estimate upcoming work volumes.
• Contributing to the rollout of new tools and applications that will improve the development processes.
• Enhancing performance, scalability and security issues across the design and implementation phases.
• Following “Change Management Control procedures” to get approvals for any updates in the Production systems and providing “Maintenance reports” for non-Production environments.
• Participating in both definition and configuration of SharePoint/Office 365 environments in the Disaster Recovery sites.
• Encouraging and supporting the continuous improvement and upskilling of all members in the team, as well as the wider development department
• Development of Office 365 tools including SharePoint Online (PowerApps, Power Automate and SPFX or ReactJS).
• Analysing of business requirements and providing constructive feedback.
• Creating documentation to detail deliverables by the relevant teams with enough depth for both technical and business viewpoints.
• Providing scripts for database enquiry languages, i.e., T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) to provide both analysis and exporting data etc. based on business requirements.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Software Developer
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 (Dependent on experience)
Clearance eligibility: British Passport Holder with 10+ years of UK residency required

We are partnering with a specialist technology consultancy in Cheltenham to find a mid-level Software Developer to join their growing Cloud Infrastructure team. This is a unique opportunity for a Python specialist to transition into the secure environment, as our client is prepared to sponsor the right candidate through the vetting process.

You will work with a high degree of autonomy to design, develop, and implement software solutions that power complex cloud environments. You will be a key bridge between traditional software development and modern cloud infrastructure, ensuring that automation and scalability are at the heart of every deployment.

Technical Requirements

• Python: Hands-on experience in developing high-quality, maintainable code, with a deep understanding of Python libraries and best practices.
• Cloud: Proven experience working within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Automation: A passion for “Infrastructure as Code” and using software to solve infrastructure challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & Automate: Create robust Python-based tools and applications to enhance cloud capability and automate manual workflows.
• Collaborate: Work closely with the wider infrastructure team to integrate software solutions with cloud-based services.
• Problem Solve: Use your initiative to identify technical bottlenecks and implement creative, scalable fixes.
• Technical Excellence: Maintain high standards of documentation and code quality in line with project requirements.

Security & Eligibility

Due to the sensitive nature of the work conducted on-site in Cheltenham, candidates must be British Passport holders with a minimum of 10 years of continuous UK residency to meet the criteria for the required security clearances.

Mid-Level Software Developer Opportunity | North East (Hybrid | 2 days onsite)

We’re working with a North East based product-first technology business dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people, from pre-school age through to 18 years old. We’re looking for a Mid-Level Developer who brings a rounded technical background and is ready to take the next step in a modern, flexible, product-focused environment.

You’ll work with a mixture of new and existing systems, in a constantly evolving technical landscape where the culture is built on flexibility and high trust. There’s no clock-watching, no rigid structures and no feeling like “just a number”. Your voice matters and you’ll be encouraged to contribute to decisions, ideas and how products evolve.

We’re looking for a Mid-Level Developer who brings a rounded technical background and is ready to take the next step in a modern, flexible, product-focused environment.

You’ll work across the full stack, developing new features and ongoing improvements across a .NET and Angular ecosystem.

Tech You’ll Work With

• Frontend: Angular, Typescript
• Backend: .NET Framework/APIs
• Database: SQL
• Cloud: Azure & AWS

You’ll play an active part in shaping how ideas are approached, improving processes, and contributing to continuous improvement across both products and engineering practices.

If you’re looking for a flexible, high-trust environment where your work genuinely makes a difference - and you want to grow your engineering skills in a collaborative, forward-thinking product team - we’d love to hear from you

Overview
We are seeking a Technical Lead / Senior Developer to join a implementation team, delivering end-to-end client engagements. This role is a hands-on technical position responsible for deploying, configuring, and integrating the product within client Allegro environments, while supporting and training client teams to operate independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure test suites within client environments
• Integrate the product with client Allegro installations, including API connectivity and database schema mapping
• Build and automate client-specific regression test suites using SpecFlow (Reqnroll) / Gherkin
• Work with SQL and databases to validate test results and troubleshoot data issues
• Deliver hands-on training to client test teams
• Provide technical troubleshooting across the delivery pipeline

Requirements

• Experience in a senior technical role, including mentoring or training teams
• Hands-on experience with .NET, SQL, Python, GIT, Azure DevOps (ADO), and YAML
• Strong knowledge of SpecFlow (Reqnroll), Gherkin, and BDD
• Experience with API testing
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Confident communicator able to work directly with client stakeholders

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Allegro Horizon or similar ETRM/CTRM platforms
• Background in Energy Trading or Capital Markets
• BSc in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

Working Pattern
Hybrid working with regular travel to Central London.

Are you a Senior Full Stack Developer who fancies redefining operational excellence across higher education, conference and events applications? You ll be joining a company trusted by more than 350 institutions worldwide and backed by 25 years of experience. You ll be joining a people-first, purpose-driven business where ideas are valued, growth is supported and impact is truly visible. We re looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer with outstanding front-end expertise and at least some back end .Net capabilities to help shape the next chapter of our platform. You ll design and deliver accessible, secure and high-quality web solutions, working closely with clients, project managers and fellow developers. Role: Senior Full Stack Web Developer, Senior Web Developer, Senior Developer, Senior Full-Stack Developer, Senior Front End Developer, Full Stack Developer, Senior Software Engineer, Senior Full Stack Engineer Location: Hybrid - at least 1 day a fortnight in the office in Milton Keynes Salary: £60k base + Bonus and great benefits. You ll bring deep knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, a proven track record of building User interfaces, solid SQL experience and confidence with server-side development in C# or similar. You care about clean code, security, performance and best practice, and you enjoy mentoring others through code reviews and collaboration. Experience with legacy .NET, and modern APIs, component-based frameworks or automated testing is a bonus. Any experience of modern front end frameworks e.g. React would be great. In return, you ll enjoy a generous benefits package, flexible support for wellbeing and development, a welcoming office culture and the chance to work on meaningful products used around the world. Sound good? CLICK APPLY and send through a copy of your CV.

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join the eFX Algo IT team as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in low latency trading systems. This is a hands-on development role focused on building and enhancing pricing, hedging, and market connectivity systems for the eFX trading desk. You’ll be working in a fast-paced, front-office environment, collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, project managers, and QA teams.

This role demands deep technical expertise in Java, particularly in low latency environments, and a strong understanding of FX trading systems. You’ll be expected to contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design and prototyping to deployment and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance, low-latency Java applications for pricing, hedging, and market connectivity.
• Collaborate with Front Office and IT teams to gather requirements and deliver analytics and trading solutions that directly impact P&L.
• Rapidly prototype solutions in an agile environment with evolving priorities.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and provide regular updates to project managers.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including design specs, functional requirements, and unit tests.
• Provide third-line support and technical assistance to production support teams.
• Participate in software releases, which may occasionally occur outside regular working hours.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, including financial crime prevention and mandatory training.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• Strong proficiency in Java, including:
  • Multithreading
  • Low latency techniques
  • Garbage collection optimization
  • Performance monitoring and metrics design
• Solid understanding of Linux/UNIX operating systems
• Experience with real-time, mission-critical systems
• Familiarity with networking tools (e.g., Wireshark), Solace, and 10GbE multicast
• Knowledge of FIX protocol and other market connectivity standards

Domain Knowledge

• Front-office experience in FX trading or quantitative finance
• Understanding of pricing algorithms, dynamic spreading, and FX ECNs
• FX Options knowledge is a plus

Methodologies & Collaboration

• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban delivery frameworks
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise between IT and trading desks
• Production stability mindset and ability to work with infrastructure and support teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering
• Postgraduate qualifications in advanced computing or statistical disciplines are desirable

Competencies & Values

• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
• Proactive in contributing ideas and innovations to the team
• Commitment to transparency, accountability, excellence, and client service quality

Junior Power Platform Developer - Kent - £45,000

Nigel Frank is supporting a well-established UK-based organisation in their search for a Junior Power Platform Developer to join their growing IT team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about Microsoft technologies and looking to build hands-on experience with the Power Platform in a supportive environment.

You’ll work alongside experienced developers and IT professionals to help build and maintain internal applications, automate business processes, and support digital transformation initiatives across the organisation.

This role offers excellent exposure to modern Microsoft technologies and provides the chance to develop your technical skills while contributing to meaningful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with internal stakeholders and senior developers to understand business requirements and support solution development.
• Assist in designing, building, testing, and deploying applications using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) and SharePoint.
• Support the development of automated workflows to streamline internal business processes.
• Help maintain and improve existing Power Platform solutions and internal systems.

Skills & Experience

• Some experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) through work experience, projects, or personal learning.
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 environments, including SharePoint.
• Strong interest in low-code development, automation, and digital transformation.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop technical skills.

Role Title: Storage Senior DPS SME Duration: contract to run until 30/09/2026 Location: Sheffield/Birmingham/London, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Main skill required for this role is Commvault In this role, you will: Design, develop, test and support automation for the data protection services within the bank. Design, develop, test and support reporting and monitoring capabilities for the automation. Provide engineering support on the bank's data protection products and their standard usage. Undertake product evaluation, new features, and versions. Produce clear and comprehensive documentation for all automation produced. Mentor less experienced members of staff To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: 10+ years development experience with multiple languages, including Python, Bash 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Redhat Ansible 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Puppet. 5+ years' experience in designing, developing, and testing Rest API services. 5+ years' experience in Devops SCM tooling, GitHub 5+ years' experience in Devops CI/CD tooling, Jenkins, CloudBees 5+ years' experience in Devops collaboration tools, Jira, Confluence Strong technical background in Veritas NetBackup and related infrastructure Strong technical background in Commvault and related infrastructure All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

JOB DETAILS

• 400 PER DAY
• OUTSIDE IR35
• 1-2 PER WEEK IN CARDIFF OFFICE
• 3-MONTH CONTRACT WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXTENSION
• EDUCATIONAL ORGANISATION BASED IN WALES

SKILLS

• Strong understanding of Moodle Mobile App.
• Extensive Back-End development skills.
• Knowledge of AI-powered Chatbot development.
  RESPONSIBILITIES- Improve Mobile App Improvements and Moodle Integration.
• Taking a prominent role is Moodle Dashboard development.
• Embedding AI Chatbot in Moodle.

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Junior-Level Software Developer Opportunity | North East (Hybrid | 2 days onsite)

We’re working with a North East based product-first technology business dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people, from pre-school age through to 18 years old. We’re looking for a Junior-Level Developer who brings a rounded technical background and is ready to take the next step in a modern, flexible, product-focused environment.

You’ll work with a mixture of new and existing systems, in a constantly evolving technical landscape where the culture is built on flexibility and high trust. There’s no clock-watching, no rigid structures and no feeling like “just a number”. Your voice matters and you’ll be encouraged to contribute to decisions, ideas and how products evolve.

We’re looking for a Junior-Level Developer who brings a rounded technical background and is ready to take the next step in a modern, flexible, product-focused environment.

You’ll work across the full stack, developing new features and ongoing improvements across a .NET and Angular ecosystem.

Tech You’ll Work With

• Frontend: Angular, Typescript
• Backend: .NET Framework/APIs
• Database: SQL
• Cloud: Azure & AWS

You’ll play an active part in shaping how ideas are approached, improving processes, and contributing to continuous improvement across both products and engineering practices.

If you’re looking for a flexible, high-trust environment where your work genuinely makes a difference - and you want to grow your engineering skills in a collaborative, forward-thinking product team - we’d love to hear from you.

Contract : DSP Software Engineer
Location: Manchester (On-site)
Duration & Type: Contract / 6 Months
Pay: £45/50 per hour (Outside IR35)
Must have or be eligible for SC Clearance

About the Role

You will be developing and maintain high-quality C++ software for real-time signal processing systems running on Linux. The role involves designing and implementing DSP algorithms, debugging and deploying software, and ensuring strong performance and reliability. You ll write standards-compliant code, support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Git, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver robust, maintainable software.

What We re Looking For

• Design, implement, and maintain high-quality C++ software for real-time, distributed systems.
• Develop, debug, and deploy software on Linux targets while ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to the design of distributed software architectures and runtime deployment strategies.
• Implement clean, standards-compliant code aligned with MISRA, JSF , and static analysis requirements.
• Support build, test, and release activities through CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Git runners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to model-driven engineering workflows.

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