Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)£65,000 base salaryRole Overview

Our National Security business in Gloucester is expanding, creating vital opportunities to support National Security clients through innovative technical solutions. We are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join a growing team that prioritizes both client delivery and community engagement, helping to build tech and cyber skills within the region.

As an SRE, you will bridge the gap between software engineering and systems operations. You will use your engineering expertise to replace manual tasks with automation, ensuring that traditional operational work (incidents, on-call, etc.) never exceeds 50% of your team’s capacity.

Core Accountabilities

• Service Excellence: Support and maintain essential services for core mission applications, proactively enhancing availability, performance, and stability.
• Automation First: Replace repetitive manual labor with innovative automated solutions.
• Consultative Engineering: Work alongside product teams to advise on best practices for system design and resilience.
• Observability: Instrument applications to improve monitoring and use data-driven insights to demonstrate daily system improvements.
• Systems Architecture: Leverage your understanding of the relationship between software and infrastructure to build scalable, failure-resilient systems.
• Community Engagement: Actively participate in the wider internal DevOps and SRE communities.

Candidate Background & Experience

We are looking for candidates with experience in the following areas:

• Development: Software development in Java and web technologies (JavaScript, HTML).
• Data & Infrastructure: Familiarity with database technologies (Elastic, Mongo) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or OpenStack).
• Scripting & OS: Proficiency in Linux and Windows command lines (Bash, PowerShell).
• Configuration & Deployment: Hands-on experience with tools like Chef, Puppet, and Docker (container management/micro-services).
• Monitoring: Expertise in monitoring large-scale systems using technologies such as ELK.
• Problem Solving: Strong diagnostic skills across all levels of the tech stack and experience troubleshooting service outages.
• Agile Methodology: Experience working within an Agile Scrum team and using supporting tools like Jira.
• Testing & Open Source: Familiarity with automation frameworks (Selenium) and a track record of improving Open Source Software.

Cheltenham or London

Flexible Hybrid Working

Up to £60,000

Role Purpose

We’re looking for an Automation Engineer to help streamline and improve internal systems by reducing manual processes and building smart integrations across the business.

This is a hybrid role combining automation, integration, and business-facing problem solving, ideal for someone who enjoys improving how things work rather than just maintaining them.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build Python scripts to automate manual processes and improve efficiency
• Integrate systems using APIs
• Use Azure Functions to move and transform data between platforms
• Work closely with business teams to understand processes and identify improvements
• Support and optimise core business applications
• Write SQL queries to support data handling and reporting

Responsibilities

• Deliver automation solutions that reduce manual effort and save time
• Improve how systems connect and how data flows across the business
• Support business users with system-related queries and enhancements
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions
• Take ownership of tasks from problem through to delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with Python scripting, APIs, and SQL
• Comfortable working with both technical systems and business stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on improvement
• Self-sufficient and proactive, with a “can-do” attitude

Nice to have: Azure, Power Platform, CRM experience, or exposure to financial services

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to hear more, please apply for the opportunity with an updated CV and contact information.

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) £65,000 base salary Role Overview Our National Security business in Gloucester is expanding, creating vital opportunities to support National Security clients through innovative technical solutions. We are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join a growing team that prioritizes both client delivery and community engagement, helping to build tech and cyber skills within the region. As an SRE, you will bridge the gap between software engineering and systems operations. You will use your engineering expertise to replace manual tasks with automation, ensuring that traditional operational work (incidents, on-call, etc.) never exceeds 50% of your team's capacity. Core Accountabilities Service Excellence: Support and maintain essential services for core mission applications, proactively enhancing availability, performance, and stability. Automation First: Replace repetitive manual labor with innovative automated solutions. Consultative Engineering: Work alongside product teams to advise on best practices for system design and resilience. Observability: Instrument applications to improve monitoring and use data-driven insights to demonstrate daily system improvements. Systems Architecture: Leverage your understanding of the relationship between software and infrastructure to build scalable, failure-resilient systems. Community Engagement: Actively participate in the wider internal DevOps and SRE communities. Candidate Background & Experience We are looking for candidates with experience in the following areas: Development: Software development in Java and web technologies (JavaScript, HTML). Data & Infrastructure: Familiarity with database technologies (Elastic, Mongo) and cloud platforms ( AWS, Azure, or OpenStack ). Scripting & OS: Proficiency in Linux and Windows command lines (Bash, PowerShell). Configuration & Deployment: Hands-on experience with tools like Chef, Puppet, and Docker (container management/micro-services). Monitoring: Expertise in monitoring large-scale systems using technologies such as ELK . Problem Solving: Strong diagnostic skills across all levels of the tech stack and experience troubleshooting service outages. Agile Methodology: Experience working within an Agile Scrum team and using supporting tools like Jira. Testing & Open Source: Familiarity with automation frameworks (Selenium) and a track record of improving Open Source Software. TPBN1\_UKTJ

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused)

Contract: 12 months

Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester)

Rate: £500 - £570 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Must hold live UKIC DV clearance

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector.

You’ll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment

Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications

Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems

Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation

Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes

Required Skills & Experience

Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer

Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible

Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing

Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues

Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams

Desirable

Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices

Experience working in secure or regulated environments

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.

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Python Software Developer - Cheltenham – Permanent (40 hours per week) – £35,000 - £48,500 per annum – Willing to Undergo SC Clearance Our client are a medium sized Engineering and Aerospace consultancy looking to grow their team and work on various projects. You will need a good understanding of building both the front end and back end of Software applications using python. Working Patterns: This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days on site per week, possibly more during busy periods. The Key Responsibilities of a Python Software Developer: \* Design, develop and maintain Python based web applications. \* Design, implement and maintain REST APIs. \* Build automated, containerised applications using Docker. \* Deploy, operate and optimise services on. \* Write unit, integration and end-to-end tests; participate in code reviews and design reviews. \* Ensure services are secure, resilient and cost-efficient. \* Collaborate with Test and DevOps to deliver features end-to-end. \* Troubleshoot production incidents and drive post-incident reviews and remediation. Below is a list of Key Skills required for the Python Software Developer, however you will not be expected to have everything: \* Minimum of 1.5 years’ experience as a Python Developer with a focus on web development. \* Strong Python skills. \* Strong understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JavaScript. \* REST API design and implementation experience OR similar. \* Experience or understanding of Docker. \* CI/CD experience: building pipelines that build, test, scan and deploy container images (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Jenkins). \* Test-driven mindset: unit, integration and contract testing. Benefits: \* 25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays). \* Company Car Scheme. \* Healthcare Scheme. \* Company Pension Scheme. \* Training Package/Budget. \* Great company advancement and support. Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every friend you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £200 of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers & gift your friend £100 in Love to Shop Gift Vouchers as well! You will be required to hold a minimum of SC Clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying. (c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2026

DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer

The Role:

This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands-on support of the product pipeline whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems.

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of DevOps practices including:
  • CI/CD pipeline design and automation
  • Containerisation and orchestration
  • Monitoring and observability tools
• Experience in the defence or advanced technology sector
• Experience with GPU based computer environments
• Experience with MLOps and associated tooling
• Experience with data pipelines
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with security integration in DevOps i.e. DevSecOps
• Service-oriented with effective communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload under minimal supervision
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience

Essential Tools:

• Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux
• Windows 365 environment
• Gitlab, Gitlab CI
• Docker, Kubernetes

Desirable Tools:

• Alpine Linux
• Terraform, Ansible
• Additional tools as required

Benefits:

• Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance
• 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Continuous professional development including incentives
• Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways
• Electric car scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Private health care (BUPA)
• Job well done scheme
• Employer assistance scheme

About Us:

Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings.

Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.

Bristol

An exciting opportunity for a passionate Cloud Architect to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to the future of software defined data centres and open source technologies and have the dedication in supporting our engineering community in a dynamic, fast paced development environment.

Salary: Up to £74,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance British Citizen only.

This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more

The opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced OpenStack & OpenShift Architect to design, implement, and optimise on premisescloud and container platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud infrastructure (OpenStack) and container orchestration (Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes), with a strong focus on scalability, automation, and high availability.

You will play a key role in defining cloud strategy, leading platform architecture, and guiding engineering teams in delivering robust, secure, and performant environments.

• Become part of a unique, well-respected team of dedicated people that have been recognised within our company for its professionalism, dedication and flexibility.
• Having the opportunity to work both nationally and internationally, broaden your horizons by embracing the rich cultural diversity of our company.
• Partner with both engineers within MBDA and suppliers to ensure services are meeting evolving business needs.
• Be part of an organisation with a values-led culture that is committed to investing in its workforce with a personal development programme.

What we’re looking for from you:

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect OpenStack-based private cloud solutions (RHOSO)
• Lead the deployment and management of Red Hat OpenShift clusters
• Define and implement cloud-native architecture patterns
• Integrate OpenStack with container platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes)
• Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery strategies
• Establish security best practices across infrastructure and platforms
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and application teams
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and governance
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and improvements

Required Skills & Experience

• Cloud & Virtualisation
• Strong experience with OpenStack (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone)
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying private cloud environments
• Understanding of multi-region / multi-tenant architectures

Container Platforms

• Deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift (OCP 4.x)
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes architecture and components
• Experience with container lifecycle management

Automation & DevOps

• Proficiency with Ansible, Terraform, or similar IaC tools
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD)
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar)

Storage

• Experience with Ceph or other distributed storage systems
• Understanding of block, object, and file storage concepts

Preferred Qualifications but not necessary

• Red Hat certifications (e.g., RHCA, RHCE, OpenShift certification)
• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments
• Familiarity with service mesh (Istio) and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Exposure to GitOps practices

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MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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Are you ready to take your career to the next level and lead the charge in deploying cutting-edge greenfield data centres? Our client is on the lookout for a talented Network Automation Engineer who is passionate about transforming network architecture into streamlined automated solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about treating networks as software products, we want to hear from you!

Role: Network Automation Engineer

Duration: 6 months (extension options)

Location: Remote (must be prepared to travel to Bristol a few times a month)

Rate: Competative (umbrella)

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a key player in our team, you will:

• Automated Provisioning:Design and implement sophisticated Ansible roles and playbooks, harnessing the power of Jinja2 templates to automate the life cycle of Cisco and Fortinet devices.
• Infrastructure as Code:Maintain the network’s “Source of Truth” using NetBox, ensuring all physical and logical assets are accurately modelled and easily accessible programmatically.
• Custom Tooling:Develop innovative Python scripts and custom integrations to seamlessly connect platforms, utilizing REST APIs, Netconf, and modern authentication protocols.
• CI/CD & Governance:Build and maintain robust NetDevOps pipelines using GitLab and GitHub Actions to validate, test, and deploy network changes efficiently.
• Multi-Platform Integration:Automate networking layers of the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform, collaborating closely with compute and storage teams via VCF APIs.
• Day 2 Support:Implement automated “drift detection” to catch manual changes and create self-healing workflows that minimize Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) for common incidents.

Technical Skills We’re Looking For:

• Automation Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of Ansible (Roles, Playbooks, Jinja2) and Python for network automation tasks.
• Data Centre Fabric Expertise: Strong experience with Cisco NDFC/NX-OS and Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls.
• Ecosystem Tools Proficiency: Familiarity with NetBox as a Source of Truth and Git for version control.
• NetDevOps Experience: Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and automation workflows.
• Virtualization Know-How: Experience with VMware VCF APIs or NSX-T automation.

Bonus Points For:

• Terraform: Familiarity with Terraform for orchestrating provider-based infrastructure.
• Certifications:Cisco Certified DevNet Associate/Professional or equivalent.
• Hands-On Experience:Comfortable deploying hardware in data centres.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant team that values innovation and creativity.
• Work on exciting projects that challenge your skills and expertise.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

If you are an enthusiastic Network Automation Engineer eager to make a significant impact, this is your opportunity! Don’t miss out on being part of a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions.

Apply now and become a key player in our client’s innovative team!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Cheltenham, Manchester, London

Salary: 45,000 - 66,000

Clearance: Must be able to obtain the highest level of UK Security Clearance

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team working on innovative and complex technology solutions within the defence and security sectors.

In this role, you will be central to designing, developing and maintaining secure, high-performance systems that support critical national infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of impactful projects in a hybrid working environment with excellent flexibility and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain robust, scalable software solutions
• Actively contribute to the code base, including peer code reviews
• Break down technical requirements into well-defined Agile tasks
• Manage and optimise CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Demonstrate completed features and development progress to internal and external stakeholders

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in software development using Java, JavaScript, or Python
• Solid understanding of cloud computing environments, particularly AWS or Azure
• Practical knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes
• Experience working with relational and non-relational databases, such as SQL, Elasticsearch, or MongoDB
• Strong grasp of Agile development methodologies and collaborative team-based delivery

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme
• Ongoing career development, mentorship, and training opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

Application Process

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful, cutting-edge projects, please get in touch with Christian at TEC Partners.

If this particular role isn’t quite the right fit, we’re supporting a range of exciting opportunities across the defence, cyber and intelligence sectors - contact us to discuss your preferences and career goals.

Location: Bristol (20% onsite)

Duration: 6 month contract

Rate: 78ph LTD (Outside IR35)

Role details:

Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves developing and deploying advanced machine learning models essential for secure, high-integrity systems and services across critical defence, government, and public sector programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and optimise machine learning models, including NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics
• Own the ML lifecycle from data preparation through to training, evaluation, and deployment
• Implement and maintain MLOps workflows for continuous integration and delivery of ML models
• Collaborate with Data Engineers and DevOps teams to ensure production readiness and scalability
• Contribute to architecture decisions for ML pipelines and data flows
• Apply secure coding and configuration practices in line with compliance standards
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices across the team
• Support innovation by researching emerging ML techniques and tools

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments
• Experience with the OpenCV framework and object detection models, including YOLO, RCNN, and Vision models
• Proficiency in optical flow and object tracking for video analysis
• Solid knowledge of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) models and fine-tuning with custom datasets
• Understanding of accuracy measurement metrics like Character Error Rate (CER) and Word Error Rate (WER)
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Understanding of ML architectures, hyperparameter tuning, and performance optimisation
• Experience with MLOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts (ETL, data pipelines, SQL)
• Ability to analyse complex data and communicate insights effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills

Core Areas (Must Have):

• ML Development Expertise: Hands-on experience building and deploying ML models
• Lifecycle Ownership: Ability to manage ML workflows from design to production
• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in Python, ML frameworks, and MLOps tooling
• Data Engineering Awareness: Understanding of data pipelines, warehousing, and integration
• Governance & Compliance: Familiarity with secure coding and quality assurance standards
• Collaboration & Mentoring: Ability to work across teams and support junior engineers
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to learning and applying emerging ML techniques

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerisation (such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments
• Exposure to big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) and Apache tools
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices
• Industry certifications (e.g., TensorFlow Developer, AWS Machine Learning Specialty)
• Knowledge of NLP, computer vision, and deep learning architectures
• STEM degree or equivalent experience in AI, Data Science, or related fields

If you are ready to take ownership of machine learning solutions that underpin secure, high-integrity systems and services, and lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative, and team-centric manner, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s Cyber & Security Solutions Division team in Bristol.

Location: Bristol or Southampton (20% onsite)
Duration: 6 month contract
Rate: 61.90ph LTD (Outside IR35)

Role details:

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python, Docker, and Cyber Security for a 6-month contract based in Bristol or Southampton. The role involves a hybrid working model with approximately 20% onsite presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of specific software work packages, including low-level planning, delivery, and reporting, with the ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Possess a strong understanding of microservice software architecture.
• Design, implement, document, and test software modules and components.
• Peer review code, application design, and test results to ensure compliance with standards and governance.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide technical guidance to engineers.
• Mentor and support junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder reporting.
• Build production-grade software components with integration into wider systems in mind, collaborating with systems, test, and DevOps teams.
• Suggest and drive improvements in development processes, tools, and practices.
• Clearly communicate updates, risks, and review points upwards.

Job Requirements:

• Strong technical ability with proven experience in delivering software components and modules.
• Ability to work confidently, strategically, and autonomously.
• Balance hands-on coding with document writing and planning session participation.

Core Areas (Must Have):

• Proficiency in Python (including pytest), git, Docker, and AWS with prior experience building full-stack Flask applications.
• Experience designing, implementing, and testing software components.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and cyber security considerations.
• Familiarity with version control and configuration management (Git, AWS).
• Experience integrating software within larger systems and platforms.
• Understanding of Agile delivery methods.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience or knowledge in CI/CD pipelines and build tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS).
• Understanding and awareness of Machine Learning pipelines.
• Familiarity with containerisation and cloud platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure).
• Exposure to additional automated testing frameworks (Selenium, JUnit, NUnit).
• ISTQB Foundation/Advanced or equivalent testing knowledge.
• Experience mentoring early-career engineers.
• Awareness of model-based engineering or architecture tools (UML, SysML).

If you are a skilled Senior Software Engineer with experience in Python, Docker, and Cyber Security, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and innovative team in the Defence & Security sector.

6 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering 60ph Outside IR35

Do you have experience in version control and configuration management (Git, AWS)?

Do you have experience in Python(pytest)?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Senior Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

Do you the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to go through MOD SC clearance.

You will be involved in:

• Take ownership of specific software work packages, including low-level planning, delivery, and reporting
• Design, implement, document, and test software modules and components
• Peer review code, application design, and test results to ensure compliance with standards and governance
• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide technical guidance to engineers
• Mentor and support junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practice
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder reporting
• Build production grade software components with integration into wider systems in mind, as well as collaboration with systems, test, and DevOps teams

Your skillset may include:

• Proficiency in Python (including pytest), git, Docker, and AWS
• Experience building full-stack Flask applications
• Experience designing, implementing, and testing software components
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and cybersecurity considerations
• Familiarity with version control and configuration management (Git, AWS)
• Experience integrating software within larger systems and platforms
• Understanding of Agile delivery methods

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Senior Software Engineer

6 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering 60ph Outside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

6 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering circa 75ph Outside IR35

Do you have experience designing, building, and optimising ML models?

Do you have experience in Python and ML frameworks?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

Do you the nature of the work you will be invoved in, you will be required to go through MOD SC clearance.

You will be involved in:

• Design, build, and optimise machine learning models, including NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics
• Own the ML lifecycle from data preparation through training, evaluation, and deployment
• Implement and maintain MLOps workflows for continuous integration and delivery of ML models
• Collaborate with Data Engineers and DevOps teams to ensure production readiness and scalability
• Contribute to architecture decisions for ML pipelines and data flows
• Apply secure coding and configuration practices in line with compliance standards
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices across the team
• Support innovation by researching emerging ML techniques and tools

Your skillset may include:

• ML Development Expertise: Hands-on experience building and deploying ML models
• Lifecycle Ownership: Ability to manage ML workflows from design to production
• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in Python, ML frameworks, and MLOps tooling
• Data Engineering Awareness: Understanding of data pipelines, warehousing, and integration
• Governance & Compliance: Familiarity with secure coding and quality assurance standards
• Collaboration & Mentoring: Ability to work across teams and support junior engineers
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to learning and applying emerging ML techniques

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

6 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering circa 75ph Outside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused)

Contract: 12 months

Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester)

Rate: 500 - 570 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Must hold live UKIC DV clearance

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector.

You’ll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment
• Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications
• Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems
• Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation
• Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible
• Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues
• Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams

Desirable

• Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.

eDV DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - AWS, Kubernetes - Contract Outside IR35.
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We are supporting a specialist engineering consultancy delivering secure technology platforms to high-profile UK government organisations. They are seeking an eDV Cleared DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with strong experience across AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD and Linux environments to support the continued growth of critical cross-domain systems.
This contract role will focus on improving platform reliability, automation, infrastructure as code, observability and DevOps practices across both cloud and on-premise environments. You will work closely with software engineers, platform engineers and operations teams to ensure highly secure, scalable and resilient systems supporting sensitive government programmes.

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Rate: 500- 650 per day Outside IR35
Security Clearance: Active eDV Clearance required
Start Date ASAP

As a DevOps / Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of services supporting sensitive government programmes. You will collaborate with multiple feature development teams and BAU/support teams to evolve both cloud and on-premise infrastructure, delivery pipelines, and observability tooling.
The role will focus on improving system reliability, monitoring, automation, and performance, while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. This position may also involve participation in an on-call rota, which could include occasional 24/7 call-out support.
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve subsystem reliability and performance.

• Work with system administrators to automate operational processes and reduce manual effort.

• Enhance monitoring and observability capabilities to proactively detect and resolve issues.

• Support development environments to improve delivery speed and quality.

• Contribute to the evolution of infrastructure, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to support engineering decisions.

• Develop expertise across multiple technical and business domains.

  Required Skills & Experience

• Active eDV clearance is essential

• configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or similar

• Strong Terraform

• Docker containers and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm)

• maintaining and using CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins

• Monitoring and observability experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or InfluxDB

• event-driven integration and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or other AMQP solutions

• Strong Linux command line, administration, and shell scripting experience

• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL

• network security protocols

• Working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) Azure a plus

Please send your CV to Laura at (url removed) to progress matters. Services Advertised are those of Employment Business.