Role Title: PostgreSQL DBA

Location: Manchester | Hybrid 3 days on site

Duration: 31/08/2026

Rate - £441

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Role Description:

Primary Skills:

Must have hands on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL / Oracle.
Managing a oracle team
Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data
Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML
Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access.
Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.Secondary Skills:

Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals
Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably
Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data.
Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable
Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them
Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous
Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment
Have ability to help with mentoring tasks.
Have experience in working on Support activities

Role Title: Application Security Specialist

Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026

Location: Knutsford, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to £517.78 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

We are looking for an Application Security Specialist to assess and strengthen the security of applications across development, deployment, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct security reviews, threat modelling, and vulnerability assessments.
Support secure coding practices and provide guidance to development teams.
Operate security scanning tools (SAST/DAST/IAST).
Validate remediation of vulnerabilities and track risk reductions.
Contribute to secure design standards and best practices.
Work with DevOps to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills

Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure development principles.
Experience with scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube, Veracode, Fortify).
Understanding of cloud security and API/application architecture.

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

As a Technical Lead, you’ll work directly with the founder to shape the technical vision and execution of a high-growth startup backed by a larger, established group. You’ll lead a talented engineering squad, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that support thousands of users-all while influencing the strategic direction of the product.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll combine deep technical expertise with mentorship, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving startup environment.

The Role

Technical Strategy & Leadership

Work alongside the founder to define and evolve the technical roadmap

Lead architectural design and critical technology decisions

Champion engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence

Mentor, coach, and grow engineers at all levels

Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation

Backend Architecture & Development

Architect, build, and scale backend services and RESTful APIs

Design, optimise, and maintain MongoDB database solutions

Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability

Resolve complex production issues with robust solutions

Implement microservices and modern backend patterns

Collaboration & Delivery

Partner with Product, Design, and the founder to deliver high-impact outcomes

Participate in hiring and technical interviews to grow the engineering team

Drive improvements in processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices

Ensure effective planning, estimation, and execution across initiatives

Core Technical Expertise

You’ll thrive in this role if you have strong experience with:

MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation pipelines, performance tuning)

Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem

Express.js and/or Fastify

RESTful API design and distributed systems

AWS or similar cloud platforms

Microservices architecture

Testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Mocha, etc.)

CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices

GitHub workflows

Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog)

Docker and Kubernetes

Tech Stack

You’ll be working with:

Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript

Express.js, Fastify

MongoDB

AWS

Vue.js, Nuxt.js

Nice to Have – AI Experience

Not essential, but highly desirable:

Integrating AI/ML models into production systems

Working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)

Prompt engineering

AI workflow tools (LangChain, Flowise)

Building internal AI-powered automation tools

Why This Role is Exciting

Work directly with the founder on a startup backed by a larger, established group

Influence the technical and product direction from the ground up

Hands-on leadership in a fast-moving, high-impact environment

Benefits

We genuinely invest in our people. You’ll enjoy:

Remote-first working (offices in London and Manchester)

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown days

Option to purchase an additional week of leave

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!

Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js

Senior Software Engineer - Oxford (Hybrid)

Salary: £60k + Annual Bonus

We have partnered exclusively with a market-leading Manufacturing company who have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join their growing team.

This role will be focused on the design, development, and maintenance of their software products within a .NET environment. Successful candidates for this position must have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience developing with .NET, C#, XAML, Avalonia, as well as experience with web client-server application development, and UI development.

Key Responsibilities:

Work on cross-platform projects including cloud-based, RESTful APIs, and client/server-based solutions.

Plan, track, and manage software projects - working both independently and collaboratively within Agile teams to meet project objectives and deadlines.

Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and GUI software across the full software development lifecycle.

Capture and interpret customer and user requirements to deliver high-quality, reliable software solutions.

Develop and maintain real-time and post-process data analysis software.

Apply relevant expertise in order to create robust, scalable, and maintainable code; whilst adhering to company policies and processes.

Develop and maintain software architecture using best practices such as multi-threading, design patterns, and SOLID principles.

Specify, install, and maintain development tools and technologies (e.g., GitLab DevOps, IDEs, testing frameworks).

Investigate and resolve software issues or feature requests raised by internal teams, representatives, or customers.

Contribute to R&D initiatives by identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in existing or new software products.

Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to junior team members.

Essential Skills:

.NET / .NET Core Frameworks

C# and XAML

Avalonia

Web client-server application development

Experience developing user interfaces, data visualisation tools, and interactive software.

Strong communication and teamwork, able to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Minimum of 2:1 degree in programming or computer science or equivalent industry experience required.

Nice to haves:

Git (GitLab DevOps)

Knowledge of communication protocols

AWS

Experience in the Manufacturing or Medical Industry

Background in Electronics Engineering

Benefits:

Competitive base salary (DOE)

Annual profit share bonus

27 days holiday + bank holidays

5% employee and 5% employer contributions via salary sacrifice pension scheme

Flexi hours

Private Medical Insurance

EV Car Scheme

Learning & Development training budget

Smart casual dress code

If you’re an experienced Software Engineer skilled with C# .NET and you are looking to join a market-leading company offering a great benefits package, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Please apply to be immediately considered.

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This is a hands‑on role working across the full software development lifecycle - from concept and requirements through to delivery, test, documentation and customer support. You'll work closely with hardware, production and product teams, contributing directly to new product introductions in a fast-moving environment. What you'll be doing Designing, developing and maintaining embedded GNU/Linux and system-level software for NETernity switch products. Working across the OpenWare stack: bootloaders, Linux kernels, hardware interfaces, network protocols and system applications. Leading development of new OpenWare features from initial discussion through to delivery. Creating test specifications and automated scripts for network software. Supporting internal teams and external customers with integration, troubleshooting and feature enhancements. Contributing to new product development alongside hardware and production engineering teams. Producing clear documentation aligned with AS9100 Rev D processes. Continuously improving development tools, CI pipelines and software processes. What you'll bring Degree in Software Engineering or similar. Excellent C programming skills in a GNU/Linux environment. Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet). Experience across the full software development lifecycle. Hands‑on experience with Python, Bash or similar scripting. Familiarity with Git, CI/CD practices and configuration management. Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers at all levels. Customer‑facing capability and confidence. Exposure to Agile methodologies. Nice to have Experience developing embedded or system-level software for COTS products. Background in AS9100 Rev D-certified environments. Benefits Competitive pension scheme 25 days annual leave Health & Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme Employee discounts Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Lead the engineering standards behind a High-Growth UK SaaS platform

Software Development Manager

• NestJS / NodeJS, Vue: .NET backgrounds welcome
• Manchester (Hybrid: 1 day per week onsite)
• Up to 100,000 + benefits

If you’re a technically strong engineering leader who built your career on solid engineering foundations (whether in C# / .NET or modern JavaScript frameworks) and still care deeply about code quality, DevOps maturity, and scalable systems, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity.

We’re partnered with a high-growth UK SaaS technology company building data-driven digital products that help commercial teams better understand and engage their customers. As they scale their customer-facing platforms, they’re looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to shape engineering standards and lead the next phase of platform evolution.

The Tech Environment

The company’s stack has evolved. Originally built on a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation, the platform has transitioned to a more modern stack including: NestJS / NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, Snowflake.

They are open to candidates from a strong .NET background who have since gained experience in modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems. Or who can demonstrate the adaptability and technical depth to operate in this environment.

What matters most is engineering quality, architectural thinking, and leadership credibility, not a rigid checklist of frameworks.

You’ll balance people leadership, technical direction, and delivery performance, ensuring teams build maintainable, secure, and high-performing systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in a SaaS or product-led environment
• Strong previous experience as a hands-on software engineer (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks)
• Proven leadership of engineering teams
• Experience building and operating systems at scale
• A solid understanding of automated testing and QA practices
• Familiarity with modern DevOps approaches
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• The ability to quickly pick up new tools and solve complex problems

Interested?

If you’re a strong engineering leader who wants to influence platform direction without stepping away from technical depth, this role offers real impact in a growing SaaS business.

Apply now or contact us for more details: (url removed)

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Senior Software Engineer (Tech Agnostic- Python, Go, Rust)

Hybrid- London

£100,000-£135,000 + Generous Equity + Strong Package

Series A | High-Growth Tech

We’re partnered with one of Europe’s fastest-scaling technology startups, fresh off a major Series A raise and building at extraordinary pace.

This is not a typical feature-delivery role. This is an opportunity to help redefine how goods move in the digital economy- working at the intersection of distributed systems, routing algorithms, machine learning, and real-world operational systems.

The Team

Close to 100 people globally and will be looking to almost double the team in 2026

More than half in Engineering, Product and Data

Culture built around experimentation, high standards and rapid feedback loops

You’ll work closely with senior engineering leadership who have previously scaled large distributed systems and ML-driven platforms at global technology companies.

Tech Environment

Backend systems currently built in Python, looking to move to Golang or Rust

Typescript

Cloud-native architecture on GCP (BigQuery, Cloud Run)

Extensive use of ML modelling and LLM inference

Robotics and IoT integrations across operational workflows

What You’ll Do

Own engineering problems end-to-end across backend and systems architecture

Contribute to optimisation engines and real-time decision systems

Work across the stack, from infrastructure to operational tooling

Solve complex real-world challenges

Spend time in-field understanding real-world operational impact

Ship fast, iterate quickly, and raise engineering standards

This is a high-autonomy, high-impact role suited to engineers who thrive in fast-moving, intellectually rigorous environments.

Hiring Process (Typically Completed Within 1-2 weeks)

30-minute Talent Screening

1-hour tech interview

2-hour design interview

1-hour team & culture fit interview

Who This Role Suits

You are likely to succeed here if you:

Enjoy working in a fast paced environment (Startup/scaleup vibes)

Define problems clearly and measure impact rigorously

Enjoy tackling complex technical challenges

Move quickly and embrace iteration

Take ownership from start to finish

Value high standards and candid feedback

Want to build technology that operates in the real world, not just on a screen

Package

£100k-£135k base salary (depending on experience)

Very competitive equity package with annual top ups

Bupa private medical

Gym Membership

25 days of holiday

Enhanced Parental Leave

Fully paid for team socials

Hybrid working (4 days onsite in North London)

Opportunity to join at a critical scale-up inflection point

If you are a Senior Software Engineer looking to build systems that reshape an industry, this is a rare opportunity.

Please click apply now if you would like to speak about this one!

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Visualfiles Developer - Remote Working

Visualfiles Developer with experience in Visualfiles is required by a leading UK law firm. You can be based anywhere in the UK, as they will allow remote working.

You will be responsible for the delivery of application development to help their users and clients drive improvement within the firm through dynamic case management applications. It is a key role in the business, and you will have a lot of autonomy in the role.

Experience required:

• Development background with at least 3 years’ experience of designing, developing and delivering bespoke business applications
• Prior VisualFiles development experience and knowledge of Legal workflows.
• Commercial awareness and inquisitiveness allow you to understand the challenges faced by the firm and its clients and develop solutions to match.
• Ability to quickly identify projects that may be at risk, communicating early to manage expectations accordingly.
• Has an innovative mind-set, with the willingness to experiment and explore new ways of delivering technology solutions.
• Develops applications with security in mind, protecting data at all times.
• C#, VB, SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS would be desirable.
• Willingness to learn new methods and techniques.

The main duties of the role would include:

• Technical development - responsible for developing business solutions that interface with the line of business applications of the firm as well as customising and configuring off the shelf software;
• Develop the case management system in order to ensure continual optimisation of business efficiency and procedures;
• Support the integration of VisualFiles with other firm-wide packages including the practice management system;
• Propose, design and implement new and innovative systems and analyse existing systems to determine opportunities for streamlining and performance enhancement;
• When required, assist with business process analysis with a view to further enhancing and developing workflow processes;
• Work closely with the Projects team with a view to mapping out projects
• Workflow and integration development - building process improvement workflows across the line of business application stack using the platforms available. Assisting others to integrate workflows into line of business applications;
• Database development - designing data structures and access methods to support any custom development;

They are looking to pay a starting salary of between £40,000 - £55,000 + Benefits including home working + Bonus. To apply please send your CV to matthew.leach @ circlerecruitment.com or call me on 0161 877 9200 for more information.

Keywords: Visualfiles / Developer / Home based / London / Manchester / Leeds / Bristol / Liverpool / Cambridge / Nottingham / Birmingham / Newcastle / Glasgow / Cardiff

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Senior Software Engineer - Oxford (Hybrid)

Salary: £60k + Annual Bonus

We have partnered exclusively with a market-leading Manufacturing company who have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join their growing team.

This role will be focused on the design, development, and maintenance of their software products within a .NET environment. Successful candidates for this position must have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience developing with .NET, C#, XAML, Avalonia, as well as experience with web client-server application development, and UI development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on cross-platform projects including cloud-based, RESTful APIs, and client/server-based solutions.
• Plan, track, and manage software projects - working both independently and collaboratively within Agile teams to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and GUI software across the full software development lifecycle.
• Capture and interpret customer and user requirements to deliver high-quality, reliable software solutions.
• Develop and maintain real-time and post-process data analysis software.
• Apply relevant expertise in order to create robust, scalable, and maintainable code; whilst adhering to company policies and processes.
• Develop and maintain software architecture using best practices such as multi-threading, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Specify, install, and maintain development tools and technologies (e.g., GitLab DevOps, IDEs, testing frameworks).
• Investigate and resolve software issues or feature requests raised by internal teams, representatives, or customers.
• Contribute to R&D initiatives by identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in existing or new software products.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to junior team members.

Essential Skills:

• .NET / .NET Core Frameworks
• C# and XAML
• Avalonia
• Web client-server application development
• Experience developing user interfaces, data visualisation tools, and interactive software.
• Strong communication and teamwork, able to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Minimum of 2:1 degree in programming or computer science or equivalent industry experience required.

Nice to haves:

• Git (GitLab DevOps)
• Knowledge of communication protocols
• AWS
• Experience in the Manufacturing or Medical Industry
• Background in Electronics Engineering

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary (DOE)
• Annual profit share bonus
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• 5% employee and 5% employer contributions via salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Flexi hours
• Private Medical Insurance
• EV Car Scheme
• Learning & Development training budget
• Smart casual dress code

If you’re an experienced Software Engineer skilled with C# .NET and you are looking to join a market-leading company offering a great benefits package, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Please apply to be immediately considered.

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Senior Software Developer – SC Cleared - Crawley Overview of the role Our client is seeking a talented Software Developer to join their team based in Crawley. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Windows-based desktop applications using Visual Studio, Windows Forms, .NET, C, and C++. Key Responsibilities You will: • Design, implement, and test Windows desktop applications using Visual Studio, Windows Forms, .NET, C, and C++. • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit testing, and documentation. • Update system and design documentation as required. • Collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software. • Ensure software consistency with project architecture and design standards. • Support debugging, code reviews, and issue resolution. • Actively participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and contribute to Sprint goals. Requirements As an experienced Software Developer, your skills and experience may include; • Proven experience developing Windows-based desktop applications. • Strong skills in Visual Studio, Windows Forms, .NET, C, and C++. • Solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle. • Experience with code versioning tools (e.g., GIT) and familiarity with Agile frameworks. • Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail. • Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC). TPBN1\_UKTJ

Lead AI Automation Engineer £55,000 - £75,000 DOE | Warrington (Hybrid)

Permanent

BD Talent is partnering with a newly launched AI & automation consultancy that helps operationally intensive organisations reduce cost, increase speed and remove friction through pragmatic automation and applied AI.

This is a first technical hire opportunity, offering genuine influence over engineering direction, delivery approach and technology choices from day one.

The Business Our client works with organisations where complexity, manual processes and scale create inefficiency and where automation delivers immediate, measurable impact.

Founded by a highly experienced technology and operations leader with 25+ years experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical programmes, the business combines deep technical credibility with commercial discipline. Lead engineers will work directly with a founder who understands engineering, values quality, and has a strong track record of turning ideas into sustained operational outcomes.

The business already has:

Live and imminent client engagements

Strong demand across multiple sectors

Early-stage financial stability

This role sits at the centre of the technical platform that will underpin future growth.

The Opportunity Youll join at the very start and work closely with the founder to:

Design and deliver automation and AI solutions for clients

Build reusable components and internal frameworks

Define engineering standards, tooling and delivery patterns

Shape how the consultancy scales technically

This role offers meaningful ownership , autonomy and the chance to build something distinctive in a fast-growing market.

What Youll Do

Identify and deliver high-impact automation and AI opportunities

Build solutions using automation platforms, APIs, data tooling and LLMs

Translate complex operational problems into pragmatic technical solutions

Engage directly with clients and stakeholders

Contribute to the evolving technical roadmap and delivery model

Experience Were Looking For Experience across several of the following:

Workflow automation platforms (Make, n8n, Zapier, Workato)

Python, JavaScript or similar

API integration and system orchestration

Applied AI / LLM use cases

Cloud or serverless environments

Just as important is a builder mindset pragmatic, curious, delivery-focused and comfortable shaping clarity in ambiguity.

Package & Benefits Hybrid working from Warrington

Flexible working hours

High autonomy and clear progression into a senior leadership role as the business scales

Excited by this opportunity and challenge? Apply now.

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Software Developer

C#, Asp.Net, Azure, REST API’s

Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Southampton Office

£65,000 - £70,000

Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Software Developer, working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.

This is great opportunity to join a global business, benefiting from corporate benefits, continuous professional development and an opportunity to work on large programmes of work in public and private sectors.

Skills Required:

Solid experience developing ASP.NET web applications in C# using Visual Studio/Visual Studio Code

Experience creating RESTful APIs and ensuring API extensibility

Cloud experience (Azure, AWS)

Azure DevOps

Experience of unit and automated testing using tools such as NUnit, Jasmine and Selenium

Good knowledge of SOLID principles

Desirable Skills:

Containers (docker, K8s)

Security best practice (OWASP top ten)

OpenIDConnect/Identity server

Micro service architecture

MS SQL Server

Azure DevOps, TeamCity

Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform)

Please apply now or contact for more info

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Ready to architect platforms that operate at serious scale?

Software Architect - NestJS, NodeJS, Vue - .NET backgrounds welcome

• Manchester (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week onsite)
• Up to 110,000 + benefits

We’re partnered with a fast-scaling UK SaaS company building high-performance, data-driven platforms used by commercial teams to better understand and engage their customers.

They’re now looking for a Software Architect to shape the next generation of their customer-facing systems; designing scalable, cloud-first solutions capable of handling high data throughput and large data sets.

The Environment

The platform has evolved from a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation into a modern stack including:

• NestJS, NodeJS, Vue
• Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake
• AWS (cloud-first architecture)

Strong .NET Architects who’ve worked in modern cloud and micro-services environments, or who can operate confidently across Node/TypeScript ecosystems, are absolutely encouraged to apply.

What matters most is architectural depth, SaaS scalability experience, and strong engineering principles.

The Role

This is ideal for someone who has progressed from hands-on engineering into architecture and still understands what great code and great systems look like.

You’ll:

• Design large-scale, high-performance SaaS architectures
• Lead microservices and event-driven design initiatives
• Champion DevOps-aligned architecture patterns
• Work across distributed/offshore teams
• Operate comfortably at both strategic and deep technical levels
• Influence AI architecture and modern data practices

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5+ years in a Software Architect role
• Strong engineering background (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks)
• Experience within mature B2B SaaS environments
• Deep knowledge of cloud architecture (ideally AWS)
• Experience with microservices, event-driven systems
• Strong understanding of OLAP, OLTP, ETL & data warehousing
• DevOps-first mindset
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills

Interested?

If you’re an Architect who wants real influence in a scaling SaaS environment - without being boxed into one technology - this is a strong opportunity.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion: (url removed)

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Graduate Software Engineer (C++)
Castle Donington, Derbyshire (Hybrid working up to 3 days per week from home)
27,000 starting salary rising by 1,500 every 6 months to 33,000 after 2 years + Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Buy More Holiday Scheme + Flexible Working + Social Events

An excellent opportunity for a Graduate Software Engineer to join a long-established engineering and technology business, developing advanced software used by global manufacturers. This role offers structured training, clear salary progression and the chance to work on complex real-world engineering problems from day one.

This organisation is a well-established, internationally recognised engineering company with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and long-term stability. Their technology supports major industries including automotive, aerospace, medical and energy, and they pride themselves on investing in their people, offering long careers and genuine progression opportunities.

In this role, you will join a collaborative software team developing and improving a flagship Windows desktop application used to control technical systems, run complex processes, analyse results and generate reports. You will contribute across the full development lifecycle, from new feature development to testing and debugging, with occasional opportunities to support product rollout at customer sites.

The ideal candidate will be a Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics graduate with strong programming fundamentals and a genuine interest in C++ development. You will enjoy solving complex problems, learning new technologies and working as part of a supportive engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a technically challenging environment where you can develop strong engineering skills and build long-term career progression within a stable and growing global business.

The Role
Design, develop and test software products using C++
Work across the full software development lifecycle in an agile team
Debug and improve existing functionality to enhance performance and reliability
Support product rollout and troubleshooting at customer sites when required
Collaborate closely with experienced engineers to learn and develop

The Person
Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics
Experience with object-oriented programming, ideally C++
Strong problem solving and logical thinking skills
Interest in engineering software or technical applications
Motivated graduate looking to build a long-term career in software engineering

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Role Title: PostgreSQL DBA

Location: Manchester Hybrid 3 days on site

Duration: 31/08/2026

Rate - 441

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

Primary Skills:

• Must have hands on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL / Oracle.
• Managing a oracle team
• Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data
• Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML
• Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access.
• Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
• Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
• Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.

Secondary Skills:

• Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals
• Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably
• Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data.
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable
• Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them
• Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous
• Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment
• Have ability to help with mentoring tasks.
• Have experience in working on Support activities.

TM1 Developer Warton/Samlesbury(Hybrid -1 day p/w onsite) Competitive Salary +Bonus & Overtime

My client a multinational Defence organisation are looking for a TM1 Developer to join either their Warton or Samlesbury site working on a hybrid basis 1 day per week onsite.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, and developers to understand systems and translate business requirements into technical designs for IBM Planning Analytics (PA) solutions
• Develop, configure, and deploy PA solutions using coding standards and change management procedures, integrating tools like Cognos Analytics, PAW dashboards, and PASS reports
• Work within an Agile Development framework, participate in sprints, daily stand-ups, and update the Air Data & Analytics change management database to reflect development lifecycle status
• Conduct database queries and data analysis using DV and SQL databases, particularly for Finance tables, ensuring all development includes unit tests, test plans, and peer reviews
• Partner with business stakeholders to transition solutions into business-as-usual operations, including providing standard operating procedures and responding to incidents within SLA timelines
• Demonstrate understanding of release and deployment processes, including version control; mentor junior developers to enhance their skills in line with development standards
• Lead development on complex projects, engaging with senior stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, and present sprint outcomes and progress updates
• Act as PA Team Lead during absences and show strong competence in developing PA solutions across PAfE, PAW, and PASS platforms

Your skills and experiences:

• Proven experience in developing IBM Planning Analytics / TM1 solutions(Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to connect to and work with data from SQL data warehouses and within Data Virtualisation (DV) environments(Desirable)
• Background in financial environments, with clear understanding of the impact of development work on core functions such as Finance and Resource Planning(Desirable)
• Proficient in developing within an Agile methodology, adhering to a structured software development lifecycle, and using change management and version control tools
• Deep business knowledge of supported functions, with the ability to align development work to business needs and maintain up-to-date stakeholder and business continuity plans
• Able to independently manage work queues, maintain high-quality outputs, and mentor junior Planning Analytics developers while supporting the Team Lead and covering duties in their absence
• Skilled in investigating and resolving support incidents within agreed service levels, escalating unresolved issues to appropriate team members or technology partners
• Committed to rigorous testing and peer review of all development work before release, ensuring solutions are robust, maintainable, and aligned to customer needs

To apply for this role, please send your CV to Peter Bibby on the email address below

Candidates must be based in UK and eligible to work in UK.

Remote-Friendly Software Development Opportunity in Agricultural Technology
Join an award-winning agricultural analytics software company at the forefront of sustainable technology. We’re seeking exceptional Back-End Developers who can transform data into impactful solutions that enhance food production, farm economics, and environmental resilience.

Position Highlights:

• Remote Work
• London based head office
• Cutting-Edge Agricultural Technology Platform
• Opportunity to Drive Sustainability through Innovative Software Solutions

Candidate Assessment Process:

• LeetCode-Style Coding Challenge
• Designed to evaluate algorithmic problem-solving skills
• Focus on efficient, optimised solutions
• Challenges will test:

• Data Structures
• Algorithm Design
• Computational Thinking
• Performance Optimisation

Ideal Candidate Profile:
Academic and Professional Requirements:

• Ideally PhD graduate but minimum qualification: Degree/Masters in Computing, Computer / Data Science, or Equivalent
• Proven Commercial Experience as a Back-End Microsoft Developer
• Strong Academic Background with Demonstrable Achievements
• Proven ability to excel in time-constrained, algorithmic problem-solving

Technical Expertise:

• Advanced Proficiency in:

• C# and .NET Framework
• Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform
• SQL and SQL Server
• Complex Data-Driven Software Development
• Strong Algorithm and Data Structure Knowledge

Preferred Background:

• Experience in FinTech or Similar Structured Data Environments
• Demonstrated Ability to Scale Applications for Large User Base
• Previous success in technical coding assessments

Personal Attributes:

• Exceptional Attention to Detail
• Strong Collaborative and Communication Skills
• Creative Problem-Solving Approach
• Quick Analytical Thinking
• Ability to perform under time pressure
• Passion for Technological Innovation in Sustainability

What We Offer:

• Work with Respected Professionals
• Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions
• Meaningful Impact on Agricultural Sustainability
• Opportunity to Develop Market-Leading Software
• On top of the very competitive salary all employees are included in the company share scheme

Location: Stevenage OR Bristol (fully onsite)

Duration: 12 month contract

Rate: 65ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Role details:
Our client, a leading consultancy in the defence and aerospace sector, is currently seeking a C# Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a contract position available in either Stevenage or Bristol, with an initial duration of 12 months and the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• The role supports the development of the world’s most advanced defence systems from concept through to in-service support and training, utilising a range of simulation technologies such as digital twins and emulators.
• Collaborating with Project Leads and Simulation Architects, you will design and develop simulation components representing an end-to-end weapon system in a synthetic environment using C#, C++, and integration simulations, adhering to industry standards.
• You will be a part of a heterogeneous agile development team consisting of engineers from various disciplines working together to develop simulations and representations of real equipment.

Their approach to software development includes:

• Configuration control
• Continuous Integration
• Continuous Delivery or Deployment
• Unit testing and test-driven development

Job Requirements:

• Proficient in C# and C++
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and Eclipse
• Ability to transition from high-level system views to technical details
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with distributed simulation standards/protocols such as DIS, HLA, and DDS, as well as web services development using JavaScript, Node.js, or similar
• Familiarity with military communications, datalinks, and interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
• Practical knowledge of system integration principles and processes
• Experience with hardware integration

If you are a skilled C# Software Engineer with a background in defence and aerospace and looking for a new contract opportunity, we encourage you to apply now to join our client’s innovative team in Stevenage or Bristol.

Software Developer

C#, Asp.Net, Azure, REST API’s

Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Southampton Office

65,000 - 70,000

Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Software Developer, working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.

This is great opportunity to join a global business, benefiting from corporate benefits, continuous professional development and an opportunity to work on large programmes of work in public and private sectors.

Skills Required:

• Solid experience developing ASP.NET web applications in C# using Visual Studio/Visual Studio Code
• Experience creating RESTful APIs and ensuring API extensibility
• Cloud experience (Azure, AWS)
• Azure DevOps
• Experience of unit and automated testing using tools such as NUnit, Jasmine and Selenium
• Good knowledge of SOLID principles

Desirable Skills:

• Containers (docker, K8s)
• Security best practice (OWASP top ten)
• OpenIDConnect/Identity server
• Micro service architecture
• MS SQL Server
• Azure DevOps, TeamCity
• Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform)

Please apply now or contact (url removed) for more info

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Software Engineer (C++ / Windows Desktop)

Warrington
Full-Time
48,000- 52,000 + Bonus

About The Company

We’re partnered with an organisation who design and manufacture high-performance systems used in cutting-edge scientific and industrial research.
They are a medium-sized organisation with a collaborative, close-knit culture. The software team is small (currently four engineers), highly skilled and plays a central role in delivering mission-critical systems that scientists rely on every day.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in C++ Windows desktop development to take a leading role in their flagship scientific application.
This is not a maintenance-only role. You will:

• Lead development of a Windows desktop application written in C++
• Control and interface with highly specialised scientific instrumentation
• Develop features that enable scientists to configure experiments, acquire data and perform analysis
• Optimise performance, improve security, and resolve complex technical issues
• Help ensure compliance as we expand into new global markets

You’ll be stepping into a key position within the team. With upcoming succession planning over the next 12 months, this role offers the opportunity to take increasing technical ownership and leadership responsibility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, develop and maintain Windows desktop applications in C++
• Enhance GUI functionality and user experience (RAD Studio preferred; Visual Studio also considered)
• Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to implement data acquisition and analysis features
• Troubleshoot software issues, including critical release fixes where sound technical judgement is essential
• Contribute to compliance, performance optimisation and security improvements
• Provide occasional technical support input where required
• Produce clear documentation to support long-term maintainability

This is effectively a full-stack desktop role - spanning UI design, application logic and system-level integration.

About the Team

• 4-person software team
• Embedded developers supporting hardware integration
• A collaborative engineering environment within a manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge-sharing culture
• Opportunity to learn from senior team members ahead of planned retirement transitions

You’ll be someone the team can trust, particularly when making technical decisions during high-pressure release situations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience developing Windows desktop applications in C++
• Strong experience in desktop GUI development
• Experience with RAD Studio (desirable) or Visual Studio
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading or taking ownership of software projects
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Experience

• Scientific, research, or manufacturing environments
• Developing GUI applications for scientific users
• Data acquisition or statistical data analysis
• APIs and inter-process communication
• Exposure to vacuum systems or laboratory equipment
• Understanding of compliance requirements for regulated markets
• BSc (or higher) in Computer Science or related discipline

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, permanent
• 36.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Early finish on Fridays
• Initially on-site (5 days per week)
• Potential for ad hoc flexibility after probation (by discussion)

Salary & Benefits

• 48,000- 52,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Annual company performance bonus
• Christmas bonus
• Annual July salary review (consistently awarded over the past 10 years)
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing up to 29 days + bank holidays)
• Private healthcare after two years’ service
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Professional development opportunities

Interview Process

1. Initial Zoom interview with Hiring Manager
2. On-site technical interview with senior team members and Director
3. Final commercial discussion

Who This Role Suits

This position is ideal for an experienced C++ desktop engineer who:

• Enjoys building robust, high-performance software
• Is confident taking technical ownership and leading projects
• Wants to work on meaningful scientific applications
• Values stability, long-term progression and technical depth over short-term churn

If you’re ready to play a key role in shaping mission-critical scientific software, we’d love to hear from you.

Junior Software Developer (SC Cleared)

London (Hybrid)

6 Month Contract

to £300/day (Inside IR35)

Junior Software Developer needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong C#, .NET, SQL, skills.

6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Start ASAP in Feb/March 2026.

Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the Central London office.

A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects:

• Experienced Software Developer / Software Engineer to join our team and work on the development of data modelling solutions
• Must have in-depth C#, .NET, SQL, development expertise.
• Experience of Agile methods, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline maintenance + automation scripting, also strongly preferred.
• Banking / Financial Services domain experience preferred.
• Must hold active SC Security Clearance used on a project within the past 12 Months.