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Oracle Software Engineer
Spectrum It Recruitment Limited
Southampton
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£40,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Solving real problems with PL/SQL precision and designing ETL processes that unlock the true value of enterprise date.

Work on complex data challenges, modern tooling, and create meaningful technical impact.

Oracle Software Engineer
Circa £38k + Up to 15% bonus
Twice a month in the Southampton area based office

The Role

You’ll join a cross-functional product team that thrives on pace, collaboration, and innovation. Every day, you’ll help shape the data foundations that keep our products and services running seamlessly for thousands of users.

You’ll design and develop clean, efficient, and fully tested PL/SQL code, contributing your expertise to build reliable features that teams rely on.
Working with our established data structures, you’ll turn complex requirements into robust, performant database solutions.

As a key participant in our sprint cycle, you’ll embrace agile ways of working, bringing transparency, adaptability, and continuous improvement to everything you do.

This role would suit

Someone with commercial PL/SQL experience using ANSI syntax and a strong approach to unit testing.

Experience with ETL processes, to handle data with confidence, turning it into reports and transformations that power the business.

Experience with tools and frameworks like Bitbucket, JSON, REST, Confluence, Jira, TOAD, and Scrum

And with skills in Python, Azure DevOps, APIs, or other databases,

Current tech stack includes:

  • Oracle, PL/SQL, ETL, Toad,
  • Git, Jira, BitBucket, Agile,
  • UT PL/SQL (Unit testing framework),
  • Azure DevOps, API first,
  • MongoDB, PostGres,
  • Python

This Oracle Software Engineer role is paying circa £38k with benefits including, 15% Bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, onsite gym, Car Scheme, healthcare scheme and more.

Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT for more information.

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

Software Engineer
Euro Projects Recruitment
Fareham
In office
Junior - Mid
£40,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Software Engineer, Southampton, £35,000 £40,000

  • Software Engineer / Computer scientist / Software Development opportunity within a fast-growing medical device company, developing game-changing rapid diagnostic technology for hospital laboratories.
  • Salary guide £35,000 £40,000 depending on experience (some flexibility)
  • Flexible working hours, 27 days holiday (increasing by 1 day per year), well-funded MedTech start-up environment.

You will be part of a small, highly skilled team bringing a revolutionary technology to market following recent UKCA approval, with UK rollout underway and international expansion planned.

This Software Engineer job will suit:

  • A Software Engineer or Computer Scientist with some experience developing software in a regulated environment (medical devices, aerospace, automotive or similar).
  • Software Engineers familiar with developing software to industry standards as well as structured, test-driven processes.
  • Candidates with strong mathematical and statistical skills, who can apply this to to algorithm development.
  • Those with a degree in a relevant discipline (2.1 minimum).
  • Experience in C/C++, Python, MATLAB or similar languages.
  • Self-motivated engineers comfortable working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced start-up environment.

This Software Engineer job will involve:

  • Development of software for current and future diagnostic instruments, including middleware, firmware and algorithm development.
  • Writing well-documented, maintainable, and test-driven code in line with medical device & industry specific standards (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971).
  • Development and execution of unit, sub-system and system-level test plans.
  • Supporting software integration with hardware and electromechanical systems.
  • Working closely with internal teams including production, service and commercial teams, as well as external suppliers.

This Software Engineer jobis based in Southampton and is commutable from Fareham, Portsmouth, Eastleigh, Hedge End, Winchester and surrounding areas.

To apply please send your CV to Sam Hilton at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.
Please note that if you are not contacted within ten days, your application has not been successful.

C++ Software Engineer
MASS Consultants
Fareham
In office
Mid - Senior
£65,000
RECENTLY POSTED

C++ Software Engineer Portsdown West (PO17) Full-time Onsite Salary £50,000 - £65,000 25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days Christmas shut-down Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave Annual Wellbeing allowance Two pension schemes to choose from Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary Share Save scheme Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme Cycle to work scheme Retail discounts Career development support Our Electronic Warfare Operations Support (EWOS) team. A group of over 60 engineers, scientists, and former military specialists who combine their expertise to help our customers protect their people and platforms safe while achieving their full operational potential. About the Role MASS is growing its Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) team at Portsdown West, (Fareham, Hampshire). We are looking for a talented C++ Software Engineer with experience of working with simulation models, to support cutting edge research, development, and delivery projects, led by our technical customer, Dstl. This role is largely based within an in-house simulation framework (ITASE) with responsibilities to include: Developing toolsets, models, and integration activities in the ITASE framework. Incorporating or adapting additional existing Dstl data/models (e.g. signatures) into studies. Library linking, development from theory, and re-coding of existing algorithms and data. Understanding and aligning assumptions and data across components. Understanding and implementing the interactions of multiple entities in a scenario. Within the role, you will have the opportunity to influence real-world operations through the software you develop. This could be through behavioural effects within a faster-than-real-time simulation environment, or plugins to interface hardware models in a real-time environment. This role will offer the variety and autonomy to showcase your skills as a software developer. Given the importance of assurance to the end user, your knowledge of the software development lifecycle and modern technologies (e.g. HPC, distributed architectures focusing on edge computing) is essential to better enable development at pace. This work will allow you the opportunity to interact with customers, understanding how the software models are to be used, and their high-level requirements. Your creativity and autonomy will help translate these asks into deliverable software products. What we are looking for: Strong background in software development for simulation environments. Strong C++ programming skills. Experience with Visual Studio/Windows/Linux development tools. Clear communication skills to explain/adapt models. Working autonomously to solve unique problems. Supporting Skills: RF system knowledge and/or broader systems engineering experience Experience using MATLAB or Python (model integration). Familiarity with Defence/Air Platform protection systems and threat systems (e.g. SAMs, IADS, Sensors, FPVs). Knowledge of RF countermeasure and flyout simulation tools, ideally gained within a defence setting. Experience with HPC architectures. Non-negotiables: Due to the highly secure nature of the projects that you will be involved with, youmustbe: A UK National and eligible to work in the UK Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK GovernmentSC-levelsecurity clearance Who is MASS? MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential. We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so youre ready for digital transformation. MASS is an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled and motivated and in return we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact. Join MASS and play a key role in operational analysis that strengthens defence capability and protection. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Principle Python Software Engineer
Spectrum It Recruitment Limited
Southampton
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£65,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Architect complex systems, owning technical decisions, and crafting Python-powered solutions that make a real impact to customers Principal Python Software Engineer Hybrid - commutable distance of the Southampton area Circa £65k + Up to 15% Bonus The Role As a Principal Python Software Engineer, you'll join an Agile team united by curiosity, collaboration, and the belief that great technology can truly make a difference. You'll work with Python, AWS, and MariaDB to design and develop systems that keep pace with fast-moving business needs. Make key architectural decisions, drive technical strategy, and lead the engineering evolution of a platform used across the organisation. You'll also play a central role in coaching and mentoring engineers, helping to build a culture where innovation thrives and quality is non-negotiable. As our product team grows, you'll have the opportunity to step into leadership, guiding the next generation of engineering talent. This role would suit with: Python, AWS, and modern development practices Experience of steering architectural decisions and elevating engineering standards. Mentoring experience Agile / Scrum Current tech stack includes: Python AWS Docker MariaDB Jira Azure DevOps Agile This Principe Python Software Engineer role is paying circa £65k with benefits including, 15% Bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, onsite gym, Car Scheme, healthcare scheme and more. Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Senior Software Engineer
STSdefence
Gosport
In office
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

The Senior Software Engineer will work within the Systems and Software team in the Programmes area of STS Defence, developing and maintaining software throughout the Software Development Lifecycle from requirements elicitation, through to in service delivery.
The post will provide technical leadership on software projects for key stakeholders and on software development activities undertaken by the company. This includes responsibility for managing code and quality reviews to ensure relevant quality standards are met across the software team.
The Senior Software Engineer will also assist in support of wider business objectives exploring new technologies for product creation, development and R&D to grow our software development capability stream; and provide support to existing software projects as required.
Duties:
Senior Software Engineer responsible for co-ordination of day to day software development in a small team
Designing and implementing software changes through change control process as part of spiral development.
Continuous improvement of Software Engineering capabilities, maintaining a leading edge capability
Leading the planning, delivery and assurance of software work packages and ensuring software engineering process and best practice followed
Oversight, direction and guidance to the allocated project team members, through the planning and delivery of installation tasks and projects
The provision of software engineering technical input into bid preparation and contracts
Ongoing review and improvement of policies, standards and procedures for software engineering activities
Support project software requirements including supporting customer and other stakeholder meetings as required
The exploitation of opportunities for further business development
Skills/Qualifications:
Degree Qualified (BSc or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
Experience with C++, C#, Java, and web development (HTML, CSS, JS, etc.)
Exposure to other embedded development (Linux, bash/shell scripting, terminal command-line scripts, Qt/QML)
Strong experience architecting cradle-to-grave software solutions including Technology Readiness level (TRL) process.
Proven track record with creating and maintaining servers, primarily those with versioning control, Bugzilla, project management capabilities and automated testing capabilities
Strong experience of software development lifecycle processes, ensuring both a quality of process and firm traceability from requirements to implementation
Experience of creating and managing cloud-based big data solutions desirable
Proven track record of working collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
Additional Information
All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level, with further security clearance to DV level desirable. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes
All candidates will be required to adhere to STS Defence core values.

Software Engineer
TUV SUD Limited
Fareham
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
Private salary

At T V S D we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are T V S D.

Please note this role offers Hybrid working, with the expectation of being onsite 2/3 days per week.

Role Overview

As an Innovations engineer you will be helping maintain and develop software-based solutions to business problems in a small team of full-stack software engineers. These solutions will be aimed at ensuring TUV SUD is well placed to deliver future services in a timely, efficient and competitive manner. You will be supporting and developing tools that will be used internally to support the business as we push to digitize and automate our internal processes. As part of the Innovations Team, you will liaise with various parts of the business to support existing applications and provide new and innovative software solutions for internal company usage. You will be expected to input on software requirements, software implementation and propose effective solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Writing Visual Basic/.NET software to support and update a key legacy application used across the business.
  • Writing C#/.NET software to automate manual processes and help improve efficiencies across the business.
  • Functioning as a full-stack developer, working within a small team that is delivering both front-end and back-end software.
  • Contributing to the design of Innovations projects.
  • Participating in and contributing to Innovations practices such as Agile ceremonies and trainings.
  • Automation of data collection, analysis and reporting using databases (SQL and MongoDB).
  • Code sharing within the Innovations Team to speed up development process.
  • Training for Service Line employees in areas where new software tools have been deployed by the Innovations team.
  • Produce and prove solutions in concept with working prototypes.
  • Provide regular updates on project progress.
  • Track project progress using DevOps.

Essential Criteria:

  • HND (or higher) or equivalent qualification in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrable professional experience in software engineering, with experience with C#, VB and .NET.
  • Experience with SQL, preferably T-SQL.
  • Experience with MongoDB.
  • Experience with both front- and back-end development.
  • Ability to develop a working software solution in a team environment from concept to finished product.
  • Team player, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, good communication skills at all levels.
  • Self-motivated with a desire to learn new skills and make a business impact.

Desirable Criteria:

  • SQL Server experience, preferably using stored procedures.
  • Experience using Azure DevOps in an Agile team.
  • Experience with Agile ceremonies.
  • Knowledge of Radio Frequency techniques and technologies.
  • Experience with controlling RF test equipment and positional controllers.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to communicate technical problems and potential solutions clearly to non-technical staff

Further Information
T V S D in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent homeworking, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.

At T V S D, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with T V S D Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of T V S D. Click here to find out more about Diversity at T V S D.

Principal Software Engineer
Sirius Analysis Limited
Portsmouth
Hybrid
Senior
£7/day

Salary: Negotiable plus benefits, pension (7% contribution), 25 days holiday & life insurance We are looking for principal software engineers with diverse experience. We are a small but rapidly growing consultancy, owned highly experienced and recognised practitioners in UK defence consultancy. We are looking for candidates with a mix of technical expertise and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and in small teams. The Role: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a major role in leading and developing software engineering in the Software Modelling and Simulation, autonomy and geospatial fields, along with providing key advice around innovation and new techniques to stakeholders.You will be designing solutions for complex challenges that will meet and exceed user requirements. Responsibilities will include: Take responsibility for the leadership and delivery of whole, or significant sub-components, of technical consulting projects and products. Designing, developing and delivering software solutions using a large range of techniques, including Wargames, Modelling and Simulation, Robotic and Autonomous systems, Digital Twins and Synthetic Environments. Applying mathematical and computational methods to tackle real world problems, applying tools and techniques, and developing novel approaches where required. Building new relationships and maintaining current customer relationships. Expertise Required: Principal Software Engineer : At least 10 years of experience, including designing and delivering software applications and leading teams. About You: We are looking for candidates who can help the company grow and can offer exciting opportunities for those with the drive to develop their own skills and those of the company. We offer competitive salaries and packages, and the opportunity for rapid advancement for the right candidates. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following attributes: Essential At least 10 years experience in designing and implementing performant software applications. Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience. Proficient in C/C++ native development. Demonstratable skills in stakeholder management including influencing, negotiating and conflict management. Demonstratable experience and capability in writing proposals and coordinating bid management activity. Experience in line management and enabling people to perform. Extensive experience with a range of software modelling and simulation techniques. Experience in using cases and project data context to determine specifications and requirements. Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: Videogame engine technology (e.g. Unreal Engine, Godot) Agent, Entity and Event based Simulation Robotics and Autonomous Systems Understand varied codebases and be confident in making changes to large projects. Understand performance and hardware constraints. Building customer and stakeholder relationships. Authoring of technical reports Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Presenting to customers. Be willing to travel (on occasion as projects demand) and comfortable to work at client sites for periods. Desirable: Experience working with Defence Digital, DE&S, Dstl, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry. Other Requirements: Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK. Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access. Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company. To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years UK residency. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Senior Software Engineer
STSdefence
Gosport
In office
Senior
Private salary

The Senior Software Engineer will work within the Systems and Software team in the Programmes area of STS Defence, developing and maintaining software throughout the Software Development Lifecycle from requirements elicitation, through to in service delivery.

The post will provide technical leadership on software projects for key stakeholders and on software development activities undertaken by the company. This includes responsibility for managing code and quality reviews to ensure relevant quality standards are met across the software team.

The Senior Software Engineer will also assist in support of wider business objectives exploring new technologies for product creation, development and R&D to grow our software development capability stream; and provide support to existing software projects as required.

Duties:

Senior Software Engineer responsible for co-ordination of day to day software development in a small team

Designing and implementing software changes through change control process as part of spiral development.

Continuous improvement of Software Engineering capabilities, maintaining a leading edge capability

Leading the planning, delivery and assurance of software work packages and ensuring software engineering process and best practice followed

Oversight, direction and guidance to the allocated project team members, through the planning and delivery of installation tasks and projects

The provision of software engineering technical input into bid preparation and contracts

Ongoing review and improvement of policies, standards and procedures for software engineering activities

Support project software requirements including supporting customer and other stakeholder meetings as required

The exploitation of opportunities for further business development

Skills/Qualifications:

Degree Qualified (BSc or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience

Experience with C++, C#, Java, and web development (HTML, CSS, JS, etc.)

Exposure to other embedded development (Linux, bash/shell scripting, terminal command-line scripts, Qt/QML)

Strong experience architecting cradle-to-grave software solutions including Technology Readiness level (TRL) process.

Proven track record with creating and maintaining servers, primarily those with versioning control, Bugzilla, project management capabilities and automated testing capabilities

Strong experience of software development lifecycle processes, ensuring both a quality of process and firm traceability from requirements to implementation

Experience of creating and managing cloud-based big data solutions desirable

Proven track record of working collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

Additional Information

All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level, with further security clearance to DV level desirable. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes

All candidates will be required to adhere to STS Defence core values.

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Software Engineer
Certain Advantage
Portsmouth
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£1 - £55
+1

Software Engineer (Java)SC Clearance RequiredCertain Advantage are hiring for a Software Engineer based in Portsmouth.This role is on an initial 12-month contract and is required to be onsite 3 days a week. Your responsibilities:

  • Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
  • Design software solutions using UML/SysML and contribute to technical architecture within a microservices environment.
  • Develop high-quality Java applications using Spring Boot, Spring Framework and related technologies.
  • Implement and maintain RESTful web services over HTTPS within distributed systems.
  • Write and maintain automated tests, ensuring quality and reliability are built into the solution from the outset.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, reviews and retrospectives.
  • Collaborate closely with team members and wider stakeholders to design, implement and test new product features.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, source control (Git) and issue tracking tools such as Jira.
  • Ensure compliance awareness and act with integrity, supporting standards, reputation and sustainable growth.

The individual:

  • Java Core (version 8+)
  • Spring Boot, Spring Framework - Good knowledge of Developing in Spring with Hibernate
  • Good Knowledge of developing REST within HTTPS
  • Experience of developing within a microservice architecture
  • Distributed systems
  • Knowledge and use of software design patterns
  • Agile Development Processes
  • CI/CD delivery techniques
  • Source code management (we use GIT)
  • Use of Issue tracking systems (such as Jira)
  • UML/SysML using Enterprise Architect or similar
  • Ability to self-motivate and to work well within a team environment.
  • Ability to promote innovation in self and others
  • Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.Working with Certain AdvantageWe go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it.We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.

Java Software Developer
Line Up Aviation
Portsmouth
In office
Mid
£55/hour
+1

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Java Software Developer on an initial 12-month contract. As the Java Software Developer, you shall contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle and thus have solid experience in design (particularly using UML), development (particularly using Java technologies) and test. The developer should have experience of working with microservices. Automated testing is a critical part of the project so any experience of this would be highly beneficial

Role: Java Software Developer
Pay: 55 per hour Via Umbrella
Location: Portsmouth
Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 12 months contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: Security Clearance required on submission

Responsibilities

  • Development of code within an agile environment (scrum).
  • Working with the team to design, implement and test features for a new product development.
  • Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning.

Essential Skills:

  • Java Core (version 8+)
  • Spring Boot, Spring Framework - Good knowledge of Developing in Spring with Hibernate
  • Good Knowledge of developing REST within HTTPS
  • Experience of developing within a microservice architecture
  • Web Services using RESTful APIs
  • Distributed systems
  • Knowledge and use of software design patterns
  • Agile Development Processes
  • CI/CD delivery techniques
  • Source code management (we use GIT)
  • Use of Issue tracking systems (such as Jira)
  • UML/SysML using Enterprise Architect or similar
  • Ability to self-motivate and to work well within a team environment.
  • Ability to promote innovation in self and others
  • Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry’s best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.

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Senior Software Developer
Spectrum It Recruitment Limited
Southampton
Hybrid
Senior
£70,000
+4

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

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

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Software Engineer
TUV SUD Limited
Fareham
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
Private salary

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Please note the working pattern for this role is In-office, full time for the first 3 months, after up to 2 days per week remote available.

Role Overview

As an Innovations engineer you will be helping maintain and develop software-based solutions to business problems in a small team of full-stack software engineers. These solutions will be aimed at ensuring TUV SUD is well placed to deliver future services in a timely, efficient and competitive manner. You will be supporting and developing tools that will be used internally to support the business as we push to digitize and automate our internal processes. As part of the Innovations Team, you will liaise with various parts of the business to support existing applications and provide new and innovative software solutions for internal company usage. You will be expected to input on software requirements, software implementation and propose effective solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Writing Visual Basic/.NET software to support and update a key legacy application used across the business.

* Writing C#/.NET software to automate manual processes and help improve efficiencies across the business.

* Functioning as a full-stack developer, working within a small team that is delivering both front-end and back-end software.

* Contributing to the design of Innovations projects.

* Participating in and contributing to Innovations practices such as Agile ceremonies and trainings.

* Automation of data collection, analysis and reporting using databases (SQL and MongoDB).

* Code sharing within the Innovations Team to speed up development process.

* Training for Service Line employees in areas where new software tools have been deployed by the Innovations team.

* Produce and prove solutions in concept with working prototypes.

* Provide regular updates on project progress.

* Track project progress using DevOps.

Essential Criteria:

* HND (or higher) or equivalent qualification in Engineering or equivalent experience.

* Demonstrable professional experience in software engineering, with experience with C#, VB and .NET.

* Experience with SQL, preferably T-SQL.

* Experience with MongoDB.

* Experience with both front- and back-end development.

* Ability to develop a working software solution in a team environment from concept to finished product.

* Team player, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, good communication skills at all levels.

* Self-motivated with a desire to learn new skills and make a business impact.

Desirable Criteria:

* SQL Server experience, preferably using stored procedures.

* Experience using Azure DevOps in an Agile team.

* Experience with Agile ceremonies.

* Knowledge of Radio Frequency techniques and technologies.

* Experience with controlling RF test equipment and positional controllers.

* Strong communication skills and ability to communicate technical problems and potential solutions clearly to non-technical staff

Further Information

TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent homeworking, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD

Senior Software Developer
Spectrum IT Recruitment
Southampton
Hybrid
Senior
£65,000 - £70,000
+4

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.

ERP Developer
Eclipse IT Recruitment
Southampton
Fully remote
Junior - Mid
£35,000 - £65,000

Are you a Business Management Software specialist?

Do you have any of the following ERP systems experience?

ODOO, SAP, Salesforce, or NetSuite?

Our clients are now actively looking for a highly motivated person who is looking to get stuck in. These roles would be suitable to an individual wanting to take their next steps in an ERP systems career.

Your work location would be remote based.

Salary between 35000 to 65000 depending on your experience.

We are in search of a dynamic developers to join and contribute to the growth of the business. The chosen developers will be tasked with designing, creating, and maintaining solutions for their clients. Collaborating with a team of project managers and technical leads, the developer will play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions that align with client specifications, meeting deadlines, and staying within budget.

This presents an excellent chance for individuals seeking to immerse themselves in a new environment and industry.

The ideal candidate should possess a proactive mindset and exhibit entrepreneurial thinking. They should excel in adhering to strict timelines and objectives, providing insightful analysis on new initiatives. Ultimately, the candidate will contribute to ensuring our company’s success in achieving both immediate and long-term business goals.

Their team of subject matter experts customises each implementation to optimise results for their clients based on their unique business requirements.

Join them in this opportunity to be an integral part of our impactful journey.

In alignment with their daily activities and functions, this individual will be assigned specific responsibilities tailored to their skill set and expertise within their role, as well as the essential requirements and needs of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Formulate, create, and uphold solutions
  • Contribute to the development of modules, extensions, and integrations
  • Play a role in the entire software development cycle
  • Collaborate with managers, technical leads, and fellow developers
  • Identify and resolve issues through troubleshooting and debugging
  • Stay informed about the latest feature releases
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices
  • Assist the implementation team
  • Support the exploration and development of ideas proposed by the Head of Services
  • Provide ongoing support and maintenance

Qualifications:

In addition to the roles and responsibilities integral to the position, candidates must meet the following requirements, showcasing skills and qualifications to confirm suitability for the role.

  • Minimum of two years’ experience in development
  • Profound knowledge of ERP platforms and their functionalities
  • Comprehensive understanding of ERP framework and its modules
  • Proficiency in Python and PostgreSQL
  • Solid grasp of data modeling and data management
  • Robust problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies is advantageous

Core Skills

The candidate must have the following soft-core skills to be a great fit for the role.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (written & oral)
  • Critical thinking
  • Innovative, proactive and enthusiastic
  • Amazing organisation skills and detail-oriented
  • The ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure
  • Passionate about Odoo, and want to always deliver
  • Having the agility to multi-task across a given time period
  • An interest in technology
  • Can work both in a team or as an individual
  • Fluent in another language (not essential but desirable)
Software Architect
Spectrum IT Recruitment
Portsmouth
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£100,000 - £110,000

(NestJS/NodeJS, Vue)

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite)
Salary: 100,000 - 110,000 + benefits

We’re working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced Software Architect to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms.

You will be working with our modern tech stack (NestJS/NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server and Snowflake) and will need to be highly competent in designing large scale cloud first (AWS), high performance SaaS solutions that can handle high data throughput and large data sets.

This is a role that would suit someone with a very strong development background, with expertise in creating clean code, following DevOps practises and with strong interpersonal skills, who has moved into an architectural career path.

Skills & Experience:

  • 3-5+ years in a Software Architect role.
  • Strong technical development background, having progressed through hands-on engineering roles.
  • Experience operating within mature SaaS organisations, ideally B2B SaaS with high customer volumes.
  • Experience working with distributed and offshore teams.
  • Comfortable engaging at both strategic and detailed technical levels when required.
  • Deep understanding of modern DevOps practices and architecture patterns that support this.
  • Experience designing microservice
  • Experience designing event driven
  • Experience developing software with cloud technologies (preferably AWS).
  • Experience with a range of database technologies and practices including OLAP, OLTP, ETL and Data Warehousing.
  • Experience with AI architecture.

Interested in learning more?
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role and company - (url removed)

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

Software Development Manager
Spectrum IT Recruitment
Portsmouth
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£90,000 - £100,000

(NestJS/NodeJS, Vue)

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire (Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite)
Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 + benefits

We’re working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms.

You will be working with our modern tech stack (NestJS/NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server and Snowflake), able to get down into the code when required to critique and drive the quality of the code created, as well as drive efficiencies in speed at which it is created.

This is a role that would suit someone with a very strong development background, with expertise in creating clean code, following DevOps practises and with strong interpersonal skills, who has moved into a management career path.

Skills & Experience:

  • Significant experience in a SaaS environment of rapid and efficient software development with clean code, SOLID principals and design patterns, and building the competency for this in teams.

  • Experience of monitoring engineering performance and driving continuous improvement of performance.

  • A strong general aptitude for programming and problem solving. You’ll need to pick up new tools and techniques quickly and use them to solve problems.

  • Significant previous experience as a hands on software engineer working with mature DevOps practises, and to have maintained the skills required to get down into the code when required.

  • A strong understanding of what is required to create and operate maintainable systems.

  • Experience with automated testing and quality assurance

  • An understanding of how to build systems that perform well at scale

  • Enthusiasm for building secure systems and implementing security best practices

  • Experience of leading engineering teams building complex/distributed systems

  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills

Interested in learning more?
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role and company - (url removed)

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

Full Stack Developer
Redline Group Ltd
Isle of Wight
In office
Mid - Senior
£35,000 - £45,000
+4

Are you an Engineer with a background in C#?

Are you a Software Developer looking for a new challenge within a globally recognised company?

If so I would love to speak to you!

An exciting opportunity has arrived for a Full Stack Software Developer (C#) based in the Isle of Wight to join a market leading technology organisation. Due to continued growth they are seeking a Full Stack Software Developer for their Isle of Wight office to be responsible for designing and implementing complex software components to the delivery of high-quality, responsive applications and solutions that satisfy customer requirements.

Main responsibilities of the Full Stack Software Developer (C#), based on the Isle of Wight:

  • Collaborate with the project manager to create and execute software development projects delivering high quality products.
  • Create and review requirements, functional and design specifications, for the development of complex software solutions.
  • Develop, modify and review code, adhering to quality standards in line with requirement, functional and design specifications.
  • Diagnose and assist the support team to resolve software issues including usability, configuration and coding.
  • Optimise the use of technology in the development of software solutions.
  • Lead technical teams and mentor team members.

Desirables of the Full Stack Software Developer (C#), based on the Isle of Wight:

  • Experience of software development in the Microsoft Visual Studio IDE, Azure DevOps and GitHub.
  • Experience with ASP.NET Core and JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.Js or React.
  • Experience with PowerBI, SQL Server Reporting Services or similar.
  • Experience of JSON, and cloud technologies.
  • Awareness of technology and software trends that may have an impact of the production, testing and delivery of software packages.

This is a great opportunity for a Full Stack Software Developer (C#) that has attention to detail, takes pride in their work and wants to do the best for their customers.

This is a great chance for a Full Stack Software Developer (C#) to join a global company who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development as well as an excellent benefits package.

To apply for the Full Stack Software Developer (C#) job in Isle of Wight please send your CV to (url removed).

Software Developer
Spectrum IT Recruitment
Portsmouth
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£45,000 - £50,000
+3

4 Days per week in the Portsmouth Office

C#, .Net Core, VueJS, Typescript
45,000 - 50,000

Software Developer required to join a progressive and leading company within the automotive industry.

As a Software Developer you will help to transform the whole digital product suite. They want to take an API first approach and build this out in .NET. and new front ends in Vue.Js.

You will be working on some greenfield projects and using best practice engineering processes and approaches, and driving the capabilities of the platform, ensuring continuous product improvement.

Skills Required:

  • C#
  • .Net Core
  • Typescript
  • Experience in VueJS (Preferable), React, Angular.
  • MS SQL Server / T-SQL
  • Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines highly desirable
  • Understanding of Design Patterns, OOP, SOLID, and Clean Code a must

If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge then please send your CV to (url removed)

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

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