Salary - £55,000 - £80,000 per year, depending (Bonus and Benefits)

Candidate must be eligible for UK Security Clearance Checks

Location: Hampshire or Surrey

Contract options also available

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join a team developing advanced software solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects while collaborating with experienced engineers and technical specialists.

You will contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of software components within an agile development environment. Depending on your expertise, the role may involve work on modern UI development or embedded software.

At Forward Role, the client has received glowing testimonials for the team specifically around the support staff receive, the cross functional nature of programmes, and potential for growth in the business.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop software components for technology products

Implement and test software as part of an agile development team

Collaborate with product and technical teams to deliver high-quality solutions

Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of existing systems

Participate in technical discussions and evaluate design trade-offs

Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders across engineering disciplines

Essential Requirements

Experience in software engineering across the full product development lifecycle

Understanding of modern software architecture practices

Experience implementing scientific or algorithm-based applications

Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java

Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)

Familiarity with development tools such as Git, GitLab, and VS Code

Desirable Skills

Experience with modern UI design and development

Embedded software development including cross-compiling and deployment

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related field

Experience with Linux operating systems and development tools

DevOps experience including CI/CD pipelines, GitLab scripting, or Docker

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must meet the criteria required to obtain the highest level of UK security clearance. This typically requires sole UK nationality and long-term UK residency.

As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.

Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

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Salary - £55,000 - £80,000 per year, depending (Bonus and Benefits)

Candidate must be eligible for UK Security Clearance Checks

Location: Hampshire or Surrey
Contract options also available

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join a team developing advanced software solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects while collaborating with experienced engineers and technical specialists.

You will contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of software components within an agile development environment. Depending on your expertise, the role may involve work on modern UI development or embedded software.

At Forward Role, the client has received glowing testimonials for the team specifically around the support staff receive, the cross functional nature of programmes, and potential for growth in the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop software components for technology products
• Implement and test software as part of an agile development team
• Collaborate with product and technical teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of existing systems
• Participate in technical discussions and evaluate design trade-offs
• Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders across engineering disciplines

Essential Requirements

• Experience in software engineering across the full product development lifecycle
• Understanding of modern software architecture practices
• Experience implementing scientific or algorithm-based applications
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)
• Familiarity with development tools such as Git, GitLab, and VS Code

Desirable Skills

• Experience with modern UI design and development
• Embedded software development including cross-compiling and deployment
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with Linux operating systems and development tools
• DevOps experience including CI/CD pipelines, GitLab scripting, or Docker

Security Requirements

• Due to the nature of the work, candidates must meet the criteria required to obtain the highest level of UK security clearance. This typically requires sole UK nationality and long-term UK residency.

As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.
Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Python Software Engineer

Bristol (Hybrid)

A growing tech startup is looking for a Python Software Engineer to join their engineering team and help build and improve a behavioural science platform used by consumer brands.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Engineering in a collaborative team, contributing across the platform and customer-facing product. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys varied engineering challenges and the opportunity to wear multiple hats in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services and APIs using Python
• Contribute to the development of the core platform and product features
• Build and maintain services using Docker and AWS
• Work within a Linux-first development environment
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering on platform improvements
• Take ownership of problems and contribute across different areas of the product as needed

Tech Stack

• Python
• FastAPI
• Docker / containerisation
• AWS
• Linux

About You

• Around 2-4 years of software engineering experience
• Strong Python development skills
• Experience building APIs or backend services
• Comfortable working in Linux environments
• Familiar with AWS or cloud infrastructure
• Experience with Docker or containerised applications
• Enjoy working in small teams where engineers take ownership

Ready to Apply?

Contact Jack Winder to find out more.
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Develop your consultancy and software engineering skills with varied high tech projects This established technical consultancy develops advanced software and hardware for government and commercial sector clients. Due to continued success, they are seeking an accomplished C/C++ and Linux software engineer to join their team. Varied multidisciplinary projects mean that you could be working on areas such as diverse as DSP, image processing, or UI design. You can expect to work closely with counterparts from client organisations as well as colleagues from different technical backgrounds. You may also have opportunities to lead projects and mentor new colleagues. You will need: \* A strong academic record, with a first or 2.1 in a numerate STEM discipline, mostly A\* or A at A-level grades, or equivalent. Whilst not essential, A relevant Master's or PhD would benefit your application. \* Good client-facing communications skills. Able to discuss technical subject matter with colleague \* Substantial commercial experience of software design and development in C or C++ and Linux, and familiarity with best practice. Front end coding skills in TypeScript/JavaScript and HTML would be useful. \* Full right to work in the UK, and ability to obtain a higher level (DV) UK security clearance. Typically this will require you to have British nationality and to have been resident in the UK for 10 years This variety makes the role ideal for an experienced engineer looking to broaden their technical and consultancy skillset into areas such as image processing, interface design, or digital signal processing. This is a fully office-based, due to the nature of the work, but with some latitude for those requiring flexible arrangements. A highly competitive salary and benefits package, excellent pension scheme, and a performance-based bonus are on offer to the successful candidate. Keywords: Experienced Software Engineer, C, C++, Linux, Consultancy, Client-Facing, Cybersecurity, Defence, Gloucestershire Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27605) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate

Software EngineerStonehouse - 3 days in office per week£28k-£40k circa dependant on experience

This is a great opportunity for a junior to mid-level software engineer or graduate with industry experience looking to take the next step in their career.You will be working on real production features from the start, with support and mentorship from experienced engineers.

About the role

We are a market leading organisation, providing digital signage and other screen display products to a wide range of clients. Our solutions manage over 56,000 screens every day.

Were looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in their work, and is keen to learn and grow.

Languages and Frameworks youll be working with:

• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• React
• Angular
• HTML/SCSS
• C#

Daily responsibilities

• Developing new features and enhancements for our LiveSpace digital signage platform
• Building modern frontend applications using Angular and React
• Contributing to backend development, using C#
• Working on bespoke development tasks for customer requirements and internal projects
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Creating unit tests and automated end-to-end tests
• Using source control to manage and maintain code effectively
• Working within an Agile environment and participating in team meetings
• Collaborating with engineers, designers, and product owners
• Contributing across the full software development lifecycle

What were looking for

Essential:

• Frontend development experience through a commercial role, apprenticeship or placement year
• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience with a modern frontend framework (React/Angular preferred, but not essential)
• Good understanding of HTML and CSS / SCSS
• Willingness to learn backend development
• Ability to independently problem solve, but also the temperament to work collaboratively within a team

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience with React/Angular
• Experience with C# or backend development
• A relevant degree
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Full, clean driving licence

What we offer

• Mentorship and support from experienced engineers
• The opportunity to work on real features used by real customers
• The chance to develop full-stack development skills
• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to eventually progress into a senior software developer position

In a Nutshell

We have an exciting opportunity for a Dynamics 365 CRM Developer to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Cheltenham office. As our Dynamics 365 CRM Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, customising, and extending Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and related Power Platform solutions. Working under the direction of the Dynamics Lead, you will deliver high quality enhancements, integrations, and technical support that improve system performance, business processes, and user experience.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Christmas company shutdown
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

In return, what we would like from you

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g. Dynamics 365, Power Platform)
• Hands on development experience with Dynamics 365 and Dataverse
• Strong understanding of Dynamics 365 modules, workflows, Power Automate, and integrations
• Analytical, clear communicator, proactive problem solver
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Desirable

• Degree in IT, Computer Science or related field
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation programmes
• Knowledge of Azure Services, Dataverse APIs, or DevOps
• Experience leading small teams or vendors
• Full UK driving licence

More about the Dynamics 365 CRM Developer role

• Delivery of high quality customisations and enhancements within agreed timescales
• Reduction in system issues through stable, well engineered solutions
• Adherence to development standards, security, and governance frameworks
• Positive stakeholder feedback and increased user adoption
• Successful implementation of integrations, automations, and feature releases
• Accurate documentation and effective knowledge handover
• Develop, configure, and customise Dynamics 365 modules to meet business requirements.
• Build and enhance workflows, JavaScript components, Power Automate flows, dashboards, and model driven apps.
• Support the Dynamics Lead in evaluating and prioritising change requests and system improvements.
• Develop and maintain integrations between Dynamics 365, Dataverse, Azure services, and other business applications.
• Write clean, efficient, scalable code following established patterns and best practices.
• Perform technical testing, debugging, and deployment of enhancements and updates.
• Support troubleshooting of complex Dynamics issues, providing second or third line support where required.
• Maintain technical documentation including solution designs, mappings, and release notes.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols, data governance, and development lifecycle processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development standards, tools, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with the Dynamics Lead and wider teams to drive innovation and maximise platform capabilities.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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Salary 45,000 - 55,000 depending on experience.

Location Wotton-under-edge, Gloucestershire

Hybrid working 3 days/week onsite (no public transport available)

We are seeking an enthusiastic Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team. You will be working on customer-facing web applications and associated backend systems. You will have at good commercial experience of implementing responsive websites using modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries and backend APIs.

As a member of our Agile development team, you will be initially focused on backend application development and can extend your experience and skillset across our full technology stack. You will also be expected to assist us in supporting several legacy applications as we migrate them to newer technologies.

You will be willing to contribute to and be part of a dynamic and friendly team who provide their colleagues with support and assistance across a variety of projects and application types. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work with business stakeholders in our web experience and marketing departments as part of a wider digital transformation strategy.

Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of Azure logic apps and function apps.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and manage data flow between front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.

Key requirements

• Good aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and team working skills.
• Able to communicate effectively using MS Teams or similar.
• Design, develop, and maintenance of full-stack web applications using C#/.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).
• Familiarity with CMS or similar platforms (e.g., Sitecore, Contentstack, Adobe Experience Manager).
• Understanding of microservices architecture, API gateways,
• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
• Proficiency in Git and CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Good knowledge of SOLID principles, design patterns, and secure coding practices (OWASP).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Writing unit tests
• Adaptability - ability to work in a fast-changing environment
• Experience using Github, Copilot or equivalent

Desirable requirements

• Experience working with IPaas/ Digital orchestration platforms. I.e.- Azure logic apps, Conscia, Boomi, Celigo etc.
• Experience working with low code/ no code platforms
• Experience with prompt engineering- experience designing and optimising prompts
• Experience using service bus and message queues
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting build pipelines
• Ability to take ownership of project work and take initiative where required
• Experience in monitoring & observing application errors and performance
• Experience working on accessibilityExperience with prompt engineering
• Experience working with databases - SQL Server, Cosmos DB

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we’re committing to your future career. That’s because we believe in developing our people’s skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that’s highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops, free parking, car sharing scheme and 24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

Software Engineer - Open Source Specialist Location: Gloucestershire Contract Type: Contract About the Role Guidant Global is partnering with our client to recruit an experienced Software Engineer with strong open‑source expertise. You'll join a small, highly skilled technical team delivering bespoke, open‑source‑driven solutions across multiple platforms, including cloud environments and disconnected networks. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative engineering environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high‑performance applications. Key Responsibilities Develop high‑quality software for client projects, working individually or as part of a development team Collaborate with technical leads and product owners to interpret and deliver against technical requirements Engage directly with clients to gather requirements and propose innovative solutions Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle Produce detailed technical documentation and design specifications Share expertise with colleagues, supporting a culture of continuous learning Work alongside or directly within client teams when required Drive improvements in development approaches, code quality, and delivery standards Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience Proven experience contributing to or managing open‑source projects Experience & Technical Skills Essential Strong proficiency in Go, Python, or JavaScript Experience with Linux-based operating systems (RHEL, Rocky, Debian, Ubuntu) Hands‑on experience with Git and open-source platforms (GitHub/GitLab) Ability to build and deploy scalable applications or libraries Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and performance optimisation skills Understanding of open‑source licensing (MIT, GPL, Apache) Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Ability to create clear, comprehensive technical documentation Experience working within development teams on both minor and major projects Background developing robust, scalable, secure enterprise systems Experience across the full software development lifecycle Ability to follow fast, iterative development approaches Understanding of build & release management using tools like Maven, NPM, PyPI, Ansible Experience using Atlassian toolsets (Jira, Confluence, etc.) Desirable Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of Agile sprint planning and cross‑team collaboration Ability to take on technical leadership responsibilities Stakeholder engagement across technical and non‑technical functions Knowledge of CI/CD tools, scripting languages, database technologies, messaging technologies Experience with vulnerability research Behavioural Competencies Strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences Collaborative team player who shares knowledge openly Proactive approach to problem‑solving and client engagement Adaptable, innovative, and comfortable working in fast‑paced environments Why Join Through Guidant Global? Guidant Global is a trusted partner in connecting talented professionals with impactful, forward‑thinking organisations. We support you throughout the recruitment process, offering transparent communication and a people‑first approach. Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Software Engineer with key skills in either Python, Go or Typescript and experience operating data systems at scale is sought on a remote basis by a market leading Fintech.

With recent investment this Software Engineer will be joining a dynamic, autonomous team of six tasked with scaling new product functionality and greenfield solutions. As such proven experience working in a product led, fast paced start or scale up would be hugely beneficial.

This role would suit an experienced software engineer who relishes using the latest technology to build greenfield solutions that quickly solve business problems with the ability to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.

This Software engineer should have most of the following key skills

• Strong commercial software engineering experience - Go, Python, Typescript, node etc
• Solid rational database exposure - MySQL, Postgres
• A well rounded skill set in streaming systems - Kafa, Kinesis etc
• Strong AWS deployment exposure
• Understanding of column-oriented databases - BigQuery, ClickHouse etc
• A product focussed, business first approach to engineering
• Experience working in a fast paced product lead environment
• Experience operating data systems at scale
• Any experience working in a FinTech or regulated industry
• Cloud native architecture exposure - AWS massively preferred
• Solid pipeline automation skills (CI/CD)

In return this Software Engineer will receive:

• Base salary of up to £100,000
• Long term remote working (one day a month on site max)
• Generous equity stake with a clear business exit strategy
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working hours
• Clear progression and personal development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private pension
• Regular salary reviews

So if you are a software engineer who gets excited about greenfield development and playing a key role in building high traffic, enterprise grade applications for household names then please apply now to be considered.

Software Engineer
Up to £100,000
Product, FinTech, Kafka, data systems, AWS, Clickhouse, CI/CD, cloud native
Python, JavaScript, node, express, react, aws, serverless, cloud, cloud native, Typescript

Graduate Software Engineer (2026 Graduate) Cheltenham £28,000 + Training + Progression + PensionAn excellent opportunity awaits a 2026 graduate pursuing a career in software engineering. This role offers exposure to varied projects, strong mentorship, and the chance to grow within an established software business known for developing graduate talent.This company is a small but well-established software house, highly regarded in the engineering sector for delivering bespoke in-house software solutions for complex electronics projects.In this role, you will join a tight-knit, experienced development team. After initial training to learn the company's products and solutions, you will begin contributing to hands-on support and development tasks, building new features, fixing bugs, and assisting on projects that deliver robust and reliable software to a global customer base. As a graduate engineer, you will receive strong mentorship from senior engineers as you transition into industry. This role is based in Cheltenham, five days per week, to provide consistent support and development.The ideal candidate will be graduating in 2026 with a background in computer science, electronics, or a similar field, and will be keen to pursue a career in software engineering. Candidates should have a solid understanding and practical experience with object?oriented programming, particularly C++. An interest in electronics, geometry, complex algorithms, or graphics will be beneficial.This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to gain broad hands-on experience, develop as a software engineer, and build a long-term career within a respected engineering business.The Role: Software development, maintaining and creating new features Exposure to real commercial projects, bug fixing, and team collaboration Extensive training, mentorship, and clear progression path Office-based in CheltenhamThe Person: 2026 Graduate, looking to pursue a career in software engineering Hands on expereince with C++, with a willingness to learn and grow Familiarity with Git and HTML is beneficial Looking to build a long-term career in software engineering Based in or around Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

We are looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to join a well established digital solutions company based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.

£35,000 - £40,000 - hybrid working - Immediate start!

They are looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in their work, and is keen to learn and grow.

Languages and Frameworks:

* TypeScript
* JavaScript
* React
* Angular
* HTML/SCSS
* C#

Daily responsibilities:

* Developing new features and enhancements for their platform
* Building modern frontend applications using Angular and React
* Contributing to backend development, using C#
* Working on bespoke development tasks for customer requirements and internal projects
* Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
* Creating unit tests and automated end-to-end tests
* Using source control to manage and maintain code effectively
* Working within an Agile environment and participating in team meetings
* Collaborating with engineers, designers, and product owners
* Contributing across the full software development lifecycle

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

* Frontend development experience through a commercial role
* Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
* Experience with a modern frontend framework (React/Angular preferred, but not essential)
* Good understanding of HTML and CSS / SCSS
* Willingness to learn backend development
* Ability to independently problem solve, but also the temperament to work collaboratively within a team

Desirable:

* Experience with React/Angular
* Experience with C# or backend development
* A relevant degree
* Full, clean driving licence
* Experience with agile development methodologies

What we offer

* Mentorship and support from experienced engineers
* The opportunity to work on real features used by real customers
* The chance to develop full-stack development skills
* A friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to progress into a senior software developer position

This role will require you to work on a hybrid basis 3 days per week in the office in Stonehouse so you must be commuting distance from that location.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Software Engineer position or contact Stuart Barnes at ITSS Recruitment for further information

Graduate Software Engineer (2026 Graduate)
Cheltenham
28,000 + Training + Progression + Pension

An excellent opportunity awaits a 2026 graduate pursuing a career in software engineering. This role offers exposure to varied projects, strong mentorship, and the chance to grow within an established software business known for developing graduate talent.

This company is a small but well-established software house, highly regarded in the engineering sector for delivering bespoke in-house software solutions for complex electronics projects.

In this role, you will join a tight-knit, experienced development team. After initial training to learn the company’s products and solutions, you will begin contributing to hands-on support and development tasks, building new features, fixing bugs, and assisting on projects that deliver robust and reliable software to a global customer base. As a graduate engineer, you will receive strong mentorship from senior engineers as you transition into industry. This role is based in Cheltenham, five days per week, to provide consistent support and development.

The ideal candidate will be graduating in 2026 with a background in computer science, electronics, or a similar field, and will be keen to pursue a career in software engineering. Candidates should have a solid understanding and practical experience with object?oriented programming, particularly C++. An interest in electronics, geometry, complex algorithms, or graphics will be beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to gain broad hands-on experience, develop as a software engineer, and build a long-term career within a respected engineering business.

The Role:
Software development, maintaining and creating new features
Exposure to real commercial projects, bug fixing, and team collaboration
Extensive training, mentorship, and clear progression path
Office-based in Cheltenham

The Person:
2026 Graduate, looking to pursue a career in software engineering
Hands on expereince with C++, with a willingness to learn and grow
Familiarity with Git and HTML is beneficial
Looking to build a long-term career in software engineering
Based in or around Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester.

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

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

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

Senior Backend Developer C#, .NET Core & SQL Salary £60-80k Hybrid (North Bristol)

Would you like to join a national organisation that helps thousands of people across the UK during their time of need?

They’re looking to add a Senior Backend Developer to one of their core product teams. These products impact thousands of users daily, so you’ll get to work on products that are in production and see the fruits of your labour.

Their backend stack centres on C#, .NET Core & SQL, and a big focus for them is staying up to date with the latest developments in software engineering, so you’ll be working on cutting-edge tech. Beyond your technical skills, they love people that work with the user in mind, collaborating closely with product, design, and engineering colleagues to deliver software that genuinely solves real-world problems. As a senior you’ll also contribute towards mentoring more junior members of the team/

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that not only cares deeply about its customers but also invests heavily in technology. You’ll also benefit from working alongside some of the best technical leaders that I know in the Southwest - career development potential here is absolutely fantastic!

What you’ll need

• Strong commercial experience as a Backend Developer (you can also have worked in a full stack role if you are particularly backend focussed)
• Proven expertise with C#, .NET Core & SQL
• Ideally experience in a product-side environment, but an agency background will be considered if you’ve worked on complex engineering products
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-functional team
• High levels of curiosity and a user-focused mindset - you care about building solutions that solve real problems
• High levels of curiosity and the desire to create solutions that solve the problems of users
• Excellent interpersonal skills and genuine enjoyment from mentoring other team members
• Happy to come into the office in North Bristol 2 days a week (public transport is possible but it’s best to have a car if you don’t live in walking distance - free parking is available!)

If you want to join a company with over a century of history that’s still driving innovation and delivering positive impact to its customers, click apply below or drop me a line at .

Role Overview

The Software Engineer (R&D) designs, develops and delivers robust, scalable software solutions while also originating and assessing new innovations. The role requires strong computer science foundations, the ability to think abstractly, and experience building performant core algorithms.

The Software Engineer (R&D) works independently on complex technical tasks, collaborates effectively within Agile teams, and contributes across the full software development lifecycle. They are expected to mentor junior Engineers, contribute to architectural direction, and drive quality and innovation through best practices.

In addition to core product development, the role may involve:

• R&D investigations and prototyping that feed into future products
• On project basis work within a two-week sprint Scrum framework
• Professional services projects for specific customers
• Supporting customers through advanced technical problem-solving and bug resolution

Key ResponsibilitiesR&D and Innovation

• Originate, prototype and assess new innovations
• Think abstractly to explore algorithms and approaches for calculating distances, performance and accuracy.
• Explain problems addressed and approach to them, listen and appreciate feedback
• Prototype ideas in code, design and run appropriate performance and correctness tests (including O(n) analysis).
• Call time on investigations that are not producing results and refocus effort where appropriate.
• Roadmap architectural approaches that address diverse and sometimes unconnected customer feedback.
• Ensure R&D work remains focused on clear goals and outcomes.
• Document findings thoroughly and hand over validated work to the wider development team.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in data mining, machine learning (including deep learning), generative AI (e.g., with Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and reinforcement learning.

Software Development & Delivery

• Design, develop, test and maintain software applications using Java (8+), XSLT, XML, JSON, JavaScript, TypeScript and React.
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure high coverage, performance and reliability.
• Take ownership of feature development from concept through deployment.
• Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Submit code for CI pipelines, resolve broken builds, and actively participate in debugging and optimisation.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior Engineers.
• Data Science algorithms and techniques.
• Probability & Statistics.
• Parsing frameworks.
• Deeper knowledge of AI techniques beyond assembling predefined components.
• Background in theory of the techniques and maths that AI uses.

Collaboration & Agile Ways of Working

• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Reviews and Retrospectives.
• Work closely with Product Management to understand customer feedback and prioritise areas for innovation.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Product and R&D to define and deliver new features.
• Contribute to backlog refinement and continuous improvement of team processes and technical practices.

Customer & Operational Support

• Collaborate with internal support teams to deliver accurate solutions and improve customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records of development work, R&D investigations, failed attempts and time spent.
• Keep JIRA issues and project documentation up to date.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years experience in a major programming language, with strong experience writing core algorithms.
• Advanced proficiency in Java (8+).
• Good knowledge of XSLT and data transformation techniques.
• Experience working with structured data formats such as XML and JSON.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures and performance analysis (O(n .
• Experience with REST APIs, SaaS architectures and cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS).
• Hands-on experience with Git, Bitbucket, JIRA and Confluence.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to work independently, lead technical initiatives, and collaborate effectively within teams.

Desirable Experience

• XML comparison, transformation or document-processing systems.
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Data science algorithms, probability and statistics.
• Parsing frameworks.
• Deeper understanding of AI techniques and their mathematical foundations.
• Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript and React. JF1

Tech for Impact
Location: Bristol / Hybrid
Level: Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer
Salary: 50k- 84k + equity + benefits

The opportunity
I’ve worked with this team for over 7 years, and they genuinely get better every year. They’re on a mission to equip investors with the tools to steward their capital responsibly -giving people visibility and a real voice over where their money goes, and the impact it has.
They’ve built an industry-leading platform that’s changing how shareholder voting works (for good), and they’re now scaling both their core infrastructure and a brand-new AI product that’s a genuine game-changer.
We’re hiring multiple engineers across the team, either Mid or Senior level, would likee of these hires to have solid cloud/platform experience to help build and scale the foundations everything else runs on.

The role
This is an exciting opportunity to get stuck in at a fast-paced, tech-focused, impact-driven start up. This role is open at Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer levels, with the level determined by experience, scope, and impact. As a Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously while collaborating closely with product, design, and operational teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
What you’ll bring

They are looking for people who are curious, collaborative, and excited about building great software. You’ll bring:

• A genuine desire to learn and continuously improve
• A practical, hands-on mindset when tackling technical challenges
• Experience working within a team on a well-built web application

You don’t need to tick every box below, they are building a team with complementary skill sets. If you feel you can add value, we’d love to hear from you.

• Solid foundations in software engineering and computer science, applied to building scalable, maintainable systems
• Experience writing production code in Go, Python, or TypeScript
• An interest in writing testable code and a mindset aligned with automation and CI/CD
• Experience designing and building APIs (REST; gRPC is a bonus)
• Experience working with data stores such as SQL, NoSQL, or graph databases, including performance and query optimisation
• Familiarity with cloud and infrastructure tooling (e.g. AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Skaffold)
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and modern deployment practices
• Experience working in a growing or fast-moving product environment
• Front-end experience, ideally using React

Why them

• Real ownership over meaningful, mission-driven systems
• Engineers close to production and decision-making
• A culture that values learning, feedback, and continuous improvement
• The chance to shape how capital markets behave - for the better
• 5-star Glassdoor reviews

Process & benefits

• 3-stage interview process (including a technical exercise)
• Salary 50k- 85k DOE + equity
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Wellness budget
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid setup - encouraged 1 day per week in the Bristol office
• Monthly company-wide get-togethers

Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to 50,000 + Benefits

CPS Group are partnering with a fast-growing SaaS technology company, now looking to add a PHP Developer to their expanding engineering team. In this role, you’ll work across the full web application stack, with a strong focus on back-end development while still having room to contribute on the front end.

You’ll play an active part in product design, gain a deep understanding of the domain, and help shape architecture, technology choices, and usability. You’ll also build polished, responsive interfaces that elevate their product suite.

This is a great environment for developers looking to grow. You’ll receive structured support and mentoring from the wider development team, with the opportunity to take on meaningful project work as you progress.

Skills & Experience:

Back End: PHP
Front End: JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS frameworks
Databases: MySQL; experience with SQL Server or PostgreSQL is a plus
Version Control: Git
Solid understanding of application security best practices

If you’re looking to join a collaborative, ambitious engineering team with strong opportunities for development, please get in touch today. Contact: Sam John - CPS Group

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Java Software Engineer - Defence, Cyber & Intelligence Full-Time eDV Clearance Required

We are seeking Software Engineers at all levels to join a leading aerospace and defence organisation, delivering mission-critical software for high-impact programmes in the Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence sectors.

You’ll work on cutting-edge DevSecOps systems and applications, supporting secure digital infrastructures across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying flexible working arrangements and excellent development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software design, development, and debugging on secure systems
• Creating and maintaining test frameworks (e.g., JUnit 5)
• Developing in Linux environments with modern languages (Java, Python)
• Working with Agile/SCRUM practices and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab)
• Contributing across the software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment

Tech Stack Includes:

Java, Python, Linux, Git, JUnit, GitLab CI/CD, Oracle, MongoDB, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Apache NiFi, Elasticsearch, Kibana, AWS, Hibernate, Atlassian Suite

PLEASE NOTE: eDV clearance is required to start. The process can take 6 - 18 months.

For more information on this role, please contact Daiane on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)

Candidates currently working as a Program Manager, Programme Manager, or Project Manager from Defence, Aerospace, Nuclear, or Government bodies are ideal for this role. Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Electronics, Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing, Renewable, and Scientific industries.

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Hybrid/ Central Bristol
60-75,000 + 10% bonus

We’re hugely excited to be recruiting exclusively for a Full Stack Software Engineer, to join a startup-style team within a global, data-driven organisation. Think fast moving, big budget, heaps of autonomy, and a breakaway type of culture that is committed to pushing technical boundaries.

A typical Day to Day

You’ll work across frontend and backend, building new features, enhancing existing ones, and exploring AI-driven capabilities like automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision-making tools. Collaboration with product, data, and global teams is key - you’ll have the freedom to experiment, innovate, and make a direct impact.

The Tech You’ll Use:

Their backend is predominately Python (Django & FastAPI) with JavaScript front end (bonus points if you’re a Vue pro!), you’ll be pulling from a SQL Database and predominately Docker K8’s DevOps set up.

Is it for you?

You’ll likely be someone that is motivated by using cutting edge AI derived tech, but also has no qualms in explaining jargon to non-technical folk! This is at times a semi outwards facing role, as you’ll work with the wider group to help implement the platforms solutions. You’ll likely have 4+ years commercial of Full Stack Software Engineering experience.

Sound a bit of you? Great! Please apply with an up to date CV and we can take it from there

Bristol - Hybrid
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays on site
Circa 50,000 (DOE) + Training + Progression + Hybrid + 5 Percent Matched Pension + Holiday

Excellent opportunity for an experienced PHP Developer to join a friendly and growing SaaS business offering great training, interesting technical work and a highly collaborative environment.

This company build a market leading platform used across the higher education sector, supporting research and teaching. They are continuing to grow year on year and are looking to add two developers to their team in central Bristol.

In this role you will join a small, supportive team working on a full stack web application (mostly back-end with some front-end work), across both BAU and new product features. You will work within an agile development approach, with the opportunity to contribute ideas around product design, structure, technology, usability and interface improvements. You’ll receive training and support from the development team before being expected to contribute fully. The tech stack includes PHP, JavaScript, React, MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres and Git. The team collaborate on site Tuesday to Thursday, with home working on Mondays and Fridays.

The ideal candidate will be a PHP Developer with commercial experience across full stack web applications and strong procedural PHP experience. You will be comfortable with JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS frameworks, SQL and Git, with strong attention to detail, good security practices and clear communication skills. Candidates must be able to commute to central Bristol three days a week.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and growing team offering excellent training, product involvement and a great work life balance.

The Role:
PHP backend development
JavaScript, React, HTML and CSS frontend development
MySQL, SQL Server and Postgres databases
Git for version control and secure coding practices

The Person:
PHP Developer commercial experience (full stack web applications)
Strong with JavaScript, React, SQL and Git
Must have commercial procedural PHP experience
Commutable to central Bristol three days a week

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)B

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click Apply Now or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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

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

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

An exciting financial services organisation is looking for a talented Power Platform Developer to join its incredibly expanding technology team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and building practical digital solutions that make everyday work easier. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across multiple departments, designing and delivering apps, automations and data models that support smarter and more secure ways of working.
The company offers a warm, welcoming environment with exceptional support for ongoing training, professional development and clear paths for progression.

Requirements:

• Hands?on experience with Power Apps and Power Automate
• Ability to integrate with other solutions
• Understanding of governance, security roles and environment management
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Benefits include:
A fantastic annual bonus,

enhanced holiday allowance, study support, birthday leave, pension, sick pay and an employee assistance programme.

.NET Developer

Hybrid (occasional visits to Bristol)

£50,000

Build powerful software. Shape modern web experiences. Grow your career.

Are you a passionate .NET Developer ready to take the next step in your career? We re looking for a motivated, adaptable problem-solver who thrives on delivering high-quality solutions in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

This is your opportunity to work with modern technologies, influence technical direction, and make a real impact, all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working.

The Role

You will design and develop robust, scalable applications using modern .NET technologies, while contributing to the creation of responsive, high-performing web interfaces. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality software solutions and continuously improving development practices.

This is a role for someone who enjoys ownership, values collaboration, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with clear deadlines.

Essential Experience

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles
• Solid commercial experience with modern responsive web design
• Ability and willingness to learn new methodologies, technologies and development techniques
• Motivated, flexible and able to work effectively under pressure
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team or cross-team environment

Tech Stack

• C#
• .NET Core / .NET Framework 4.8
• Visual Studio
• HTML / CSS
• TypeScript
• Angular 2+
• SQL Server
• Entity Framework

Desirable Skills

• SQL Server design, implementation and optimisation
• AngularJS / jQuery
• CI/CD (TeamCity)
• NUnit / Unit Testing
• AWS
• Mentoring and supporting other team members

What s On Offer

• Hybrid working with minimal time in the office
• Opportunity to work with modern technologies
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Clear opportunities for progression and technical development

If you re a driven .NET Developer who enjoys solving complex problems and building high-quality software, we d love to hear from you.