£35,000 to 55,000 GBP
Bonus
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Technical Business Analyst - Newcastle (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £55k + bonus
Hybrid: 3 days per week in Newcastle

We are seeking a strong, experienced Technical Business Analyst with a solid core BA skill set-requirements gathering, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder management-who has delivered projects in a technology or modern engineering environment.

Key Requirements:

• 1.5-5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in a software delivery or technology environment
• Proven ability to gather, analyse, and document business requirements
• Experience facilitating workshops, eliciting requirements, and producing functional designs, process flows, and business rules
• Experience working with cross-functional teams: developers, testers, UX/UI designers, product owners, DevOps, and technical architects
• Basic understanding of APIs, databases, and system integration concepts
• Familiarity with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or Waterfall delivery methodologies
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis, validation, and reporting
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Excel
• Familiarity with UX principles or wireframing tools (e.g., Figma, Balsamiq) is a plus
• Professional BA certification desirable

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to translate business needs into actionable technical specifications
• Experience delivering change in modern technology environments, ideally in client or end-user settings
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of successful project delivery
• Ability to coach and lead junior BAs and contribute to solution design
• Experience assessing business impact, managing dependencies, and supporting operational readiness
• Hold or be eligible for SC security clearance (BPSS and 5-year continuous UK residency required)

What You’ll Do:

• Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and development teams
• Facilitate workshops, gather and document requirements, and create functional specifications
• Support testing activities, triage defects, and ensure business readiness
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, developers, and testers throughout the software development lifecycle
• Participate in and facilitate Agile ceremonies
• Prioritize product backlog items in alignment with business value and technical constraints

Why This Role:

• Competitive salary up to £55k + bonus
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in Newcastle
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects in a modern technology environment
• Develop your skills in a collaborative and innovative delivery team

If you’re a motivated, technically-minded Business Analyst with strong delivery experience, this role could be your next career step.

Reference: AMC-AQU-TBANA

Postcode: ne6 5sn

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We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

As a"Lead Content Designer"in our Digital Customer Experience team, you’ll lead the creation of world-class content across the My Sky app, agent experience, and transactional communications. You’ll own digital content direction across your portfolio, lead content delivery within Agile teams, and be accountable for outcomes that meet customer needs, business goals, and brand standards.

What you’ll do

• Lead content delivery"across complex web and native journeys, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and consistent experiences at scale.
• Own digital content strategy"for your portfolio, shaping journeys that align to product roadmaps, CX priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Champion the customer voice"in prioritisation and decision-making, ensuring content design reflects real user needs and evidence.
• Lead and develop content designers, setting clear direction, supporting growth, and maintaining high standards of craft and delivery.
• Translate insight into action, using research, analytics, and performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally"with Product, Design, Engineering, Architecture, Analytics, Legal, and SEO to shape joined-up solutions.
• Set and uphold editorial standards, including voice, tone, accessibility, and inclusive language across all touchpoints.
• Drive AI-enabled content design, using CMS tools and LLMs to improve speed, quality, and consistency, while setting standards and sharing best practice.
• Align content to CX KPIs, WCAG guidelines, SEO, and compliance requirements, ensuring clear measurement of success.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience delivering"strategic, user-centred, world-class digital web & app content"across large-scale digital products and services, with clear evidence of impact.
• Advanced expertise in"UX writing, plain language, inclusive content, accessibility, and editorial standards"at scale.
• Strong experience leading or mentoring content designers across"multiple initiatives, balancing quality, pace, and complexity.
• Advanced hands-on skills in"Figma, Confluence, enterprise CMS platforms, structured content, and reusable components.
• Demonstrable experience using"research methods and platforms such as UserTesting"to validate content, reduce friction, and improve comprehension.
• Proficiency in"Adobe Analytics and Contentsquare, using funnel analysis, session replay, and performance metrics to inform decisions.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to"influence senior stakeholders"through clear, evidence-led rationale.
• Comfortable operating in"fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with resilience, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Portfolio:
Interested? While applying, please include portfolio/content showing evidence of your experience across these four areas:

• People - Helping develop high-performing teams.
• Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes.
• Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation.
• Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact)

Team overview

Sitting within the"Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you’ll play a key role in shaping digital content strategy and raising content maturity across the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we’re driven by one purpose. To create better experiences for our customers.

The rewards

There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you’ll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space:

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

OR

Leeds:
Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station. There’s plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.

You can also blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym.
We’d love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

As a"Lead Content Designer"in our Digital Customer Experience team, you’ll lead the creation of world-class content across the My Sky app, agent experience, and transactional communications. You’ll own digital content direction across your portfolio, lead content delivery within Agile teams, and be accountable for outcomes that meet customer needs, business goals, and brand standards.

What you’ll do

• Lead content delivery"across complex web and native journeys, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and consistent experiences at scale.
• Own digital content strategy"for your portfolio, shaping journeys that align to product roadmaps, CX priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Champion the customer voice"in prioritisation and decision-making, ensuring content design reflects real user needs and evidence.
• Lead and develop content designers, setting clear direction, supporting growth, and maintaining high standards of craft and delivery.
• Translate insight into action, using research, analytics, and performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally"with Product, Design, Engineering, Architecture, Analytics, Legal, and SEO to shape joined-up solutions.
• Set and uphold editorial standards, including voice, tone, accessibility, and inclusive language across all touchpoints.
• Drive AI-enabled content design, using CMS tools and LLMs to improve speed, quality, and consistency, while setting standards and sharing best practice.
• Align content to CX KPIs, WCAG guidelines, SEO, and compliance requirements, ensuring clear measurement of success.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience delivering"strategic, user-centred, world-class digital web & app content"across large-scale digital products and services, with clear evidence of impact.
• Advanced expertise in"UX writing, plain language, inclusive content, accessibility, and editorial standards"at scale.
• Strong experience leading or mentoring content designers across"multiple initiatives, balancing quality, pace, and complexity.
• Advanced hands-on skills in"Figma, Confluence, enterprise CMS platforms, structured content, and reusable components.
• Demonstrable experience using"research methods and platforms such as UserTesting"to validate content, reduce friction, and improve comprehension.
• Proficiency in"Adobe Analytics and Contentsquare, using funnel analysis, session replay, and performance metrics to inform decisions.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to"influence senior stakeholders"through clear, evidence-led rationale.
• Comfortable operating in"fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with resilience, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Portfolio:
Interested? While applying, please include portfolio/content showing evidence of your experience across these four areas:

• People - Helping develop high-performing teams.
• Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes.
• Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation.
• Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact)

Team overview

Sitting within the"Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you’ll play a key role in shaping digital content strategy and raising content maturity across the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we’re driven by one purpose. To create better experiences for our customers.

The rewards

There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you’ll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space:

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

OR

Leeds:
Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station. There’s plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.

You can also blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym.
We’d love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

As a"Lead Content Designer"in our Digital Customer Experience team, you’ll lead the creation of world-class content across the My Sky app, agent experience, and transactional communications. You’ll own digital content direction across your portfolio, lead content delivery within Agile teams, and be accountable for outcomes that meet customer needs, business goals, and brand standards.

What you’ll do

• Lead content delivery"across complex web and native journeys, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and consistent experiences at scale.
• Own digital content strategy"for your portfolio, shaping journeys that align to product roadmaps, CX priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Champion the customer voice"in prioritisation and decision-making, ensuring content design reflects real user needs and evidence.
• Lead and develop content designers, setting clear direction, supporting growth, and maintaining high standards of craft and delivery.
• Translate insight into action, using research, analytics, and performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally"with Product, Design, Engineering, Architecture, Analytics, Legal, and SEO to shape joined-up solutions.
• Set and uphold editorial standards, including voice, tone, accessibility, and inclusive language across all touchpoints.
• Drive AI-enabled content design, using CMS tools and LLMs to improve speed, quality, and consistency, while setting standards and sharing best practice.
• Align content to CX KPIs, WCAG guidelines, SEO, and compliance requirements, ensuring clear measurement of success.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience delivering"strategic, user-centred, world-class digital web & app content"across large-scale digital products and services, with clear evidence of impact.
• Advanced expertise in"UX writing, plain language, inclusive content, accessibility, and editorial standards"at scale.
• Strong experience leading or mentoring content designers across"multiple initiatives, balancing quality, pace, and complexity.
• Advanced hands-on skills in"Figma, Confluence, enterprise CMS platforms, structured content, and reusable components.
• Demonstrable experience using"research methods and platforms such as UserTesting"to validate content, reduce friction, and improve comprehension.
• Proficiency in"Adobe Analytics and Contentsquare, using funnel analysis, session replay, and performance metrics to inform decisions.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to"influence senior stakeholders"through clear, evidence-led rationale.
• Comfortable operating in"fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with resilience, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Portfolio:
Interested? While applying, please include portfolio/content showing evidence of your experience across these four areas:

• People - Helping develop high-performing teams.
• Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes.
• Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation.
• Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact)

Team overview

Sitting within the"Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you’ll play a key role in shaping digital content strategy and raising content maturity across the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we’re driven by one purpose. To create better experiences for our customers.

The rewards

There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you’ll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space:

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

OR

Leeds:
Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station. There’s plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.

You can also blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym.
We’d love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

As a"Lead Content Designer"in our Digital Customer Experience team, you’ll lead the creation of world-class content across the My Sky app, agent experience, and transactional communications. You’ll own digital content direction across your portfolio, lead content delivery within Agile teams, and be accountable for outcomes that meet customer needs, business goals, and brand standards.

What you’ll do

• Lead content delivery"across complex web and native journeys, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and consistent experiences at scale.
• Own digital content strategy"for your portfolio, shaping journeys that align to product roadmaps, CX priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Champion the customer voice"in prioritisation and decision-making, ensuring content design reflects real user needs and evidence.
• Lead and develop content designers, setting clear direction, supporting growth, and maintaining high standards of craft and delivery.
• Translate insight into action, using research, analytics, and performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally"with Product, Design, Engineering, Architecture, Analytics, Legal, and SEO to shape joined-up solutions.
• Set and uphold editorial standards, including voice, tone, accessibility, and inclusive language across all touchpoints.
• Drive AI-enabled content design, using CMS tools and LLMs to improve speed, quality, and consistency, while setting standards and sharing best practice.
• Align content to CX KPIs, WCAG guidelines, SEO, and compliance requirements, ensuring clear measurement of success.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience delivering"strategic, user-centred, world-class digital web & app content"across large-scale digital products and services, with clear evidence of impact.
• Advanced expertise in"UX writing, plain language, inclusive content, accessibility, and editorial standards"at scale.
• Strong experience leading or mentoring content designers across"multiple initiatives, balancing quality, pace, and complexity.
• Advanced hands-on skills in"Figma, Confluence, enterprise CMS platforms, structured content, and reusable components.
• Demonstrable experience using"research methods and platforms such as UserTesting"to validate content, reduce friction, and improve comprehension.
• Proficiency in"Adobe Analytics and Contentsquare, using funnel analysis, session replay, and performance metrics to inform decisions.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to"influence senior stakeholders"through clear, evidence-led rationale.
• Comfortable operating in"fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with resilience, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Portfolio:
Interested? While applying, please include portfolio/content showing evidence of your experience across these four areas:

• People - Helping develop high-performing teams.
• Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes.
• Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation.
• Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact)

Team overview

Sitting within the"Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you’ll play a key role in shaping digital content strategy and raising content maturity across the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we’re driven by one purpose. To create better experiences for our customers.

The rewards

There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you’ll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space:

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

OR

Leeds:
Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station. There’s plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.

You can also blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym.
We’d love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

As a"Lead Content Designer"in our Digital Customer Experience team, you’ll lead the creation of world-class content across the My Sky app, agent experience, and transactional communications. You’ll own digital content direction across your portfolio, lead content delivery within Agile teams, and be accountable for outcomes that meet customer needs, business goals, and brand standards.

What you’ll do

• Lead content delivery"across complex web and native journeys, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and consistent experiences at scale.
• Own digital content strategy"for your portfolio, shaping journeys that align to product roadmaps, CX priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Champion the customer voice"in prioritisation and decision-making, ensuring content design reflects real user needs and evidence.
• Lead and develop content designers, setting clear direction, supporting growth, and maintaining high standards of craft and delivery.
• Translate insight into action, using research, analytics, and performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally"with Product, Design, Engineering, Architecture, Analytics, Legal, and SEO to shape joined-up solutions.
• Set and uphold editorial standards, including voice, tone, accessibility, and inclusive language across all touchpoints.
• Drive AI-enabled content design, using CMS tools and LLMs to improve speed, quality, and consistency, while setting standards and sharing best practice.
• Align content to CX KPIs, WCAG guidelines, SEO, and compliance requirements, ensuring clear measurement of success.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience delivering"strategic, user-centred, world-class digital web & app content"across large-scale digital products and services, with clear evidence of impact.
• Advanced expertise in"UX writing, plain language, inclusive content, accessibility, and editorial standards"at scale.
• Strong experience leading or mentoring content designers across"multiple initiatives, balancing quality, pace, and complexity.
• Advanced hands-on skills in"Figma, Confluence, enterprise CMS platforms, structured content, and reusable components.
• Demonstrable experience using"research methods and platforms such as UserTesting"to validate content, reduce friction, and improve comprehension.
• Proficiency in"Adobe Analytics and Contentsquare, using funnel analysis, session replay, and performance metrics to inform decisions.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to"influence senior stakeholders"through clear, evidence-led rationale.
• Comfortable operating in"fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with resilience, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Portfolio:
Interested? While applying, please include portfolio/content showing evidence of your experience across these four areas:

• People - Helping develop high-performing teams.
• Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes.
• Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation.
• Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact)

Team overview

Sitting within the"Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you’ll play a key role in shaping digital content strategy and raising content maturity across the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we’re driven by one purpose. To create better experiences for our customers.

The rewards

There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you’ll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space:

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

OR

Leeds:
Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station. There’s plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.

You can also blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym.
We’d love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and maintain the product vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives, user needs, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, clinical teams, and internal stakeholders to gather requirements and write detailed, actionable feature descriptions for the development teams.

Agile Execution

• Participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Write technical features with functional acceptance criteria to guide development.
• Provide feedback during sprint reviews and demos to ensure quality, usability, and compliance.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Support human factors and usability testing against clinical workflows and safety requirements.
• Coordinate dependencies across projects and teams to ensure timely delivery.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Collaborate with regulatory and quality teams to ensure adherence to standards such as IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and 21 CFR Part 820.
• Contribute to documentation and processes required for regulatory submissions and audits.

Culture & Values

• Uphold the Companys core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Companys Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, Computer Science, medically related field; or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Product Owner or Project Manager in an Agile software development environment.
• Experience in medical device development under Design Control (21 CFR Part 820), IEC 62304, and ISO 14971.
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in a matrixed organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex, interdependent projects with multiple stakeholders.

Preferred

• Clinically relevant field experience. Patient monitoring experience is preferred.
• Experience with usability testing and human factors engineering.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, or Azure DevOps.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%).
• Ability to work across global time zones (e.g., NA, EMEA, APAC) as needed.
• Must be able to obtain necessary documentation for international travel.

Your new company
You’ll be joining a cutting-edge engineering and technology organisation within Aerospace that has grown rapidly in the UK, now pushing into global markets. Formed by world leading experts in science/software the business is redefining how high-performance components/instruments are designed.

Your new role
In this role you’ll be tackling engineering challenges that most organisations simply can’t touch and is an opportunity to embark on an interesting and challenging adventure into the world of satellite communication which is undergoing a major transformation.

Your role will involve developing and owning a system test plan in collaboration with the development and test teams. You will be investigating the root causes of test case failures and providing corrective action in conjunction with development teams. Supporting validation of Chipsets and there verifying functional performance metrics. Execution, development and planning of System tests and contribute to the evolution of product quality.
With the company’s rapid growth and recent investment, it’s an exciting time to join, with strong opportunities for progression. You’ll be safe in the knowledge knowing the future is bright within the ever-expanding aerospace market.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience of testing Telecommunication or Satellite Systems
• Experience of system testing, preferably with some exposure to low level (i.e. non GUI) testing
• Experience in planning, estimating and development of system tests
• Experience of Devops, Jenkins, Docker containers and automation test frameworks
• Experience of test management software
• Defect Tracking and Knowledge Management software (Atlassian JIRA and Confluence preferred)
• Knowledge of testing Methodologies
• Knowledge of operation of RF test equipment such as Spectrum Analysers, VNAs, power meters etc.
• Proven experience in program language
  in an automation test environment (C/C++/Python etc.)
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge on RF fundamentals and communications theory
• Independent, self-motivated, team player and multitasking capabilities

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6-12 months
London - Remote
£600 per day inside IR35 - umbrella only

Overview
Our developers work within multidisciplinary Agile teams to deliver secure, robust, and user centred digital services. The role involves building high quality software, contributing to technical design, and continually improving codebases to meet service and safety requirements.

Soft Skills & Behaviours:
Clear and confident communicator, able to work with designers, product teams, testers, engineers, and external partners.

• Highly collaborative, supporting team success and contributing to shared goals.
• Positive, engaged, and proactive, bringing energy to team ceremonies and wider delivery activities.
• Comfortable with change, able to work through evolving requirements or priorities.
• Keen to learn and share knowledge, contributing to code reviews, pair programming, and community of practice activities.
• Experienced working within Agile delivery, contributing to stand-ups, planning, reviews, retrospectives, and show and tell sessions.
• Delivers with quality, making sensible trade-offs and managing technical debt thoughtfully.
• Stays informed about modern technologies and practices, promoting proportionate adoption of tools that add value.

Technical Skills & Responsibilities:
Intermediate to advanced practical experience with:

• React and TypeScript
• Python
• AWS services ie Athena/Glue, DynamoDB, ECS, S3, Lambda, SQS, Step Function, etc
• Automated testing frameworks for Python and JavaScript
• Terraform for infrastructure-as-code
• Agile delivery workflows

Tooling experience:

• Git
• Jira
• Confluence

Desirable (Nice to Have):

• Cypress
• GitHub Actions
• Splunk

Other Requirements:

• Eligible for BPSS and SC clearance, due to interaction with sensitive or protected systems.
• Previous NHS experience is desirable, including understanding of NHS digital services or national systems.
• Exposure to digital product development and live’service environments is advantageous.

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together. We’ve delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for more brilliant people to join our team.

The Role
We are seeking a versatile IT Systems Specialist to manage our core infrastructure and lead high-impact IT projects. This role bridges the gap between modern cloud services (M365/Azure) and robust on-premise systems, requiring a professional who is as comfortable designing a server cluster as they are.

What will I be delivering?

1. Modern Workplace & Endpoint Management

* M365 Suite: Full administration of Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.

* Security & Compliance: Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and utilize Microsoft Intune for modern device management (MDM), application deployment, and OS update policies.

* Identity: Administer Entra ID (Azure AD), ensuring secure identity lifecycle management and Conditional Access.

2. On-Premise Infrastructure & Virtualization

* Hypervisor Management: Hands-on administration and optimization of Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, and Proxmox environments.

* Hardware Implementation: Lead the installation and maintenance of physical clusters, enterprise servers, SAN/NAS storage solutions, and robust WiFi networks.

* ERP Administration: Act as the primary IT administrator for Dynamics Business Central (On-Premise), focusing on environment stability, permissions, and performance monitoring (application/IT side only).

3. Security & Business Continuity

* Network Security: Manage Sophos Central, including the configuration and monitoring of Sophos XGS Firewalls and Intercept X Endpoint protection.

* Data Protection: Own the backup and disaster recovery strategy using Veeam Backup & Replication for both virtual and physical workloads.

4. DevOps & Collaboration (Secondary Focus)

* Tooling Support: Provide administrative support for on-premise Jenkins and GitLab instances to support development workflows.

* SaaS Collaboration: Manage Atlassian Jira and Confluence (SaaS) for project tracking and internal documentation.

What do I need to bring with me?
Essential knowledge & experience:

* Virtualization Expertise: Deep practical knowledge of VMware, Hyper-V, and Proxmox clusters.

* Project Management: Proven experience in implementing end-to-end IT projects, from hardware racking to service go-live.

* Network Security: Strong understanding of firewall rules, VPNs, and endpoint threat hunting (ideally with Sophos or similar).

* Troubleshooting: Advanced 2nd/3rd line support skills for complex hybrid environments.

* Communication: Ability to translate technical project requirements for non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits for working at Concurrent

* 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.

* Annual profit share bonus.

* Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.

* Death in service benefit & income protection.

* Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.

* Employee referral scheme.

* Enhanced parental leave.

* Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

* One paid volunteering day per year.

* Private Health Insurance through Bupa.

* YuLife wellbeing app.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.

Security Clearance
Please be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria.

GDPR
By applying for this position, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with Concurrent’s Data Protection Policy. We will use your information solely for recruitment purposes and will not share it with third parties without your consent. Your data will be stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for the recruitment process. You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data at any time. For more information on how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy

Your new company
We are currently working with a leading, global technology consultancy who are partnering with one of the largest UK Government branches, in a long standing working partnership between the two organisations.This contract as mentioned, is going to be within a Government body in part of the Data area - therefore this role requires a contractor with ACTIVE SC clearance.

The role will be on a 6 month contract, working on a hybrid basis (2 days per week on site in the West Midlands)

Your new role
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the Data Portfolio to lead the delivery of a complex data project. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a large highly complex project of new technology. This role will involve working hand-in-hand with all key stakeholders to manage the end-to-end delivery of critical projects across multiple delivery groups within Data platform services. This will involve working with the organisation and other suppliers during Design, Analysis, Build and Test to deliver the project, being responsible for the consultancy response and subsequent delivery.

• Develop and maintain project schedules and work with the delivery team to establish a delivery rhythm, balance priorities, manage risks, dependencies, and remove blockers.
• Ensure all products are built to an appropriate level of quality for the stage of delivery using relevant processes.
• Manage stakeholders and other suppliers to ensure good relations and effective communication.
• Be accountable for your Project budgets to ensure delivery of value, accurate forecasting and management of change.
• Lead and motivate multiple multi-disciplinary teams, having knowledge and experience to provide guidance and support. Ensure teams are able to work effectively by having a productive working environment

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience of managing large IT projects including integration of multiple delivery areas (Ideally data projects)
• Evidence of strong risk and dependency management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management skills, ability to build productive relationships
• Experience of delivery using an iterative/agile methodology and collaboration tools (e.g. Agile/SCRUM, Atlassian Jira, Agile for Scrum, Confluence, SAFe)
• Service transition experience with history of transitioning large projects to live service

What you need to do now

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Role: Senior Software Engineer (ServiceMax) Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 + Excellent Benefits / Prospects - UK with remote or hybrid options considered If there is something stopping you from achieving all you’re capable of, you’ll relish a role with a company that will positively encourage you to be pro-active – a real opportunity to release your true potential. Due to sustained continued expansion our Client, an award-winning dynamic Medical Device manufacturer are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (ServiceMax) to deliver scalable, high-quality Salesforce and ServiceMax solutions Additional responsibilities include \* Design & Architect Solutions: Translate business requirements into scalable Salesforce and ServiceMax solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices. \* Develop & Implement Features: Build and configure ServiceMax modules, Apex classes, triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and API integrations. \* Optimize & Innovate: Evaluate new Salesforce/ServiceMax features and third-party tools to enhance performance and user experience. \* Documentation & Communication: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specs, configuration guides, and deployment plans. The Person: Candidates suitable for consideration should be able to provide evidence of the following: \* 3+ years’ hands-on ServiceMax experience \* Strong expertise in Apex, LWC, SOQL, SFM Design, Flows, ServiceMax Back-End Processes \* Proven understanding of Service Cloud and ServiceMax data model \* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence). The successful candidate will enjoy a salary of between £55,000 to £75,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits / Prospects plus excellent prospects and an employment package that you would expect from a company that values its employees. Do you have the courage to take on this challenge?

Role Title: CISO Security Consultant

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire/ Hybrid - 2/3 days per week onsite

Duration: 8 months

Rate: 465 per day inside ir35

We’re looking for a proactive Security Consultant to assess, design, and strengthen secure systems across infrastructure and applications. You’ll bring hands-on expertise in areas such as networking, application security, pentesting, databases, or operating systems (Linux/Windows), along with a strong grasp of risk management and secure design principles.

CISSP is highly desirable (additional certifications a bonus). Strong analytical skills, clear communication, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential. Familiarity with MS Office, Confluence, and Jira is advantageous.

Role Description

As a Security Consultant, you will work closely with clients and internal teams to assess, design, and enhance secure systems. You will provide expert guidance across infrastructure, applications, and enterprise environments, ensuring best practices and industry standards are consistently applied.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Computer networking
• Application security
• Cryptography (desirable but not essential)
• Penetration testing
• Databases
• Operating systems (Linux and/or Windows)

• Solid understanding of security principles, risk management, and secure design
• Ability to assess vulnerabilities and recommend practical remediation strategies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Certifications

• CISSP certification is highly desirable
• Additional security certifications (e.g., CEH, CISM, OSCP, Security+) would be advantageous

Desirable IT Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience using Confluence
• Familiarity with Jira

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive and detail-oriented professional
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Data Project Manager
Based in Telford - 2 days
SC Clearance is essential
6-month Contract
440 - 472 per day insideIR35

We are seeking an experienced Data Project Manager to lead delivery within a government body. This is a high-profile opportunity to lead a large, complex data programme involving new technologies, multiple suppliers, and cross-functional delivery teams. You will take accountability for end-to-end delivery, integrating multiple delivery streams and ensuring successful outcomes across Design, Analysis, Build, Test, and transition to live service.

Responsibilities include:
Lead delivery of complex data projects across multiple delivery groups
Own proposal writing and Statement of Work delivery
Direct execution using Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe)
Develop and manage detailed project schedules and delivery rhythms
Manage risks, dependencies, budgets, forecasting, and change control
Ensure quality standards are met in line with governance
Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams
Manage service transition into live environments
Provide clear and effective stakeholder reporting

Skills and Experience
Proven experience delivering large-scale IT/data programmes
Strong risk and dependency management capability
Commercial and financial management experience
Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
Agile delivery experience (Scrum, SAFe)
Experience using Atlassian Jira, Confluence
SC Clearance (active)
Strong leadership and team management skills

Desirable
Previous government delivery experience
Bid/Sales collaboration experience
Scrum Master or SAFe certification
Understanding of DevOps and product-led delivery

Please apply for immediate interview!

CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

• Fuly remote role (with expensed travel)

• 500 to 520 per day Inside IR35

• SC Cleared role

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Architect to lead the architectural modernisation of a large-scale, mission-critical data platform within DWP.

This is a hands-on senior architecture role focused on transforming a complex brownfield data estate while maintaining uninterrupted service delivery. You’ll be driving major technical decisions across data architecture, infrastructure, security, and cross-cloud connectivity - shaping the future of a platform that directly supports millions of UK citizens.

Key Responsibilities

1. Brownfield Architecture & Platform Modernisation

• Lead the re-architecture of an established enterprise data platform (DWX).
• Support new microservice-based upstream integrations and large-scale schema evolution (300+ schemas).
• Design strategies to merge 3-5 years of legacy data with new data models while maintaining consistent user journeys.
• Define modernisation approaches that minimise disruption to live services.

2. Data Platform & Integration Architecture

• Design modern ingestion, transformation, and storage patterns.
• Define migration and schema transition strategies that maintain data quality, lineage, and service continuity.
• Architect phased rollout approaches to reduce operational risk.

3. Infrastructure, Security & Network Architecture

• Lead the transition from bespoke UC MacBook/VPC setups to standardised DWP environments using Zscaler.
• Define secure connectivity models between AWS-hosted platforms and Azure-based DWP environments.
• Ensure secure cross-cloud data transfer, compliance, and governance.

4. Technology Modernisation & Standards Alignment

• Assess existing technology choices and define migration strategies to DWP-aligned standards.
• Produce architecture options, technical roadmaps, and ADRs.
• Drive reduction of technical debt and alignment to DWP Digital Blueprint and Enterprise Architecture standards.

5. Leadership, Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as senior architectural authority across DWX and related platforms.
• Provide architectural assurance, governance, and strategic technical leadership.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior / Lead Technical Architect in complex brownfield environments.
• Deep expertise in data platform architecture, including ingestion patterns, schema evolution, and microservice integration.
• Strong AWS + Azure multi-cloud integration experience.
• Background working within government, public sector, or regulated environments.
• Strong infrastructure, security & network architecture experience (Zscaler, VPCs, VPN, identity).
• Experience modernising critical platforms while maintaining live service delivery.
• Strong governance, security assurance and SRE handover experience.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.
• Strong technical documentation skills (Confluence / SharePoint).

Desirable

• Event-driven and microservice-based data architectures.
• Kotlin experience and migration pathways to Java / Python.
• Knowledge of Power BI, CoPilot, or GenAI.

Solutions Architect - Job Description

Certification and Clearance:

Hold at least Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Specialty Certification

Must be British National and possess security clearance for employment in the public sector or eligible for security clearance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in developing and executing cloud architecture strategies to support organizational goals.
• Support and guide the cloud architecture team in technical matters and project execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure cloud solutions are in line with business objectives.
• Implement and enforce cloud security and compliance standards and address non-compliance issues.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance cloud infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with the team to resolve them.
• Contribute to the documentation and communication of best practices in cloud architecture.
• Provide regular updates on the status of ongoing cloud architecture projects.
• Contributes to the development of cloud architecture best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e., Computer Science, Information Technology) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically, 7+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role years of experience in cloud architecture
• Competence in major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Effective communication and team collaboration abilities
• Relevant cloud certifications or advanced training
• Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams
• Proven success in implementing cloud solutions in an enterprise environment
• Successful management of complex cloud architecture projects
• Continuous learner that stays abreast with industry and technology

Additional Experience:

• Practical experience in CI/CD on Azure, using tools like Jenkins.
• Proficiency in managing and maintaining secure Azure cloud environments.
• Experience with various Azure security services and authentication mechanisms.
• Knowledge of cloud-native solutions, including landing zone, containers, CI/CD pipelines, and programmable infrastructure.
• Understanding of containerization using AKS.
• Familiarity with release management techniques and network protocols.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services and experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with network concepts and hybrid network setups.
• Proficiency in tools such as Git/GitHub, Confluence, Jira, and ServiceNow.

8 months
London - hybrid 1-2 days onsite every 2 weeks
Inside IR35 - Umbrella only

Skills required:

• Intermediate to advanced practical experience with: React and TypeScript Python AWS services i.e. Athena/Glue, DynamoDB, ECS, S3, Lambda, SQS, Step Function, etc
• Automated testing frameworks for Python and JavaScript Terraform for infrastructure-as-code Agile delivery workflows
• Tooling experience: Git Jira Confluence

Desirable (Nice to Have):

• Cypress GitHub Actions Splunk

Soft Skills & Behaviours:

• Clear and confident communicator, able to work with designers, product teams, testers, engineers, and external partners.
• Highly collaborative, supporting team success and contributing to shared goals.
  Positive, engaged, and proactive, bringing energy to team ceremonies and wider delivery activities.
• Comfortable with change, able to work through evolving requirements or priorities.
• Keen to learn and share knowledge, contributing to code reviews, pair?programming, and community?of?practice activities.
• Experienced working within Agile delivery, contributing to stand-ups, planning, reviews, retrospectives, and show?and?tell sessions.
• Delivers with quality, making sensible trade-offs and managing technical debt thoughtfully.
• Stays informed about modern technologies and practices, promoting proportionate adoption of tools that add value.

Salary: Up to 80,000 DOE

Fully On-Site

Join a Leading Organisation Shaping Defence and Security Technologies
Our Client operates at the forefront of the defence, security, and intelligence industries, delivering innovative solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Known for its commitment to excellence, growth, and fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment, the organisation is recognised as a trusted provider of mission-critical technology. Employees are motivated by impactful work that enhances national security and advances cutting-edge systems globally. If you’re passionate about software engineering and eager to contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative setting, this is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded team that values innovation, professional development, and work-life balance.

Role Overview
Due to ongoing growth and strategic project expansions, our Client is seeking three experienced Embedded Software Engineers to play a pivotal role in developing complex and reliable software solutions. This is a full-time, permanent role based onsite at a key site, supporting critical projects that require close teamwork and operational presence. The position offers the chance to work on high-profile defence projects, delivering technology that makes a difference on a national level. It’s a fantastic opportunity for mid to senior level engineers looking to specialise further in embedded systems within a reputable organisation committed to technological excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of sophisticated embedded software systems, ensuring high standards of reliability and performance.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to define system requirements and translate them into functional software designs.
• Produce detailed low-level design documentation, implement solutions, and thoroughly test components in adherence to project specifications.
• Uphold best coding practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the development lifecycle.
• Support and mentor less experienced colleagues, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Participate in project reviews, technical discussions, and customer engagements, maintaining focus on cost and schedule targets.

Essential Skills & Experience

• At least five years’ hands-on experience in embedded software development, specifically utilising C++ within a professional environment.
• Strong proficiency with modern C++ standards (C+ or newer) and deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience working with C or C++ in embedded contexts, including real-time constraints.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git or GitLab.
• Familiarity with development methodologies including V-model, Waterfall, or Agile frameworks.
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, or Mantis.
• A relevant technical degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance at SC level or above; willingness to undergo DV clearance is advantageous.
• Candidates must be UK nationals only, with sole British nationality being essential.

Desirable Skills & Additional Experience

• Practical experience with scripting languages such as Python or C#.
• Familiarity with multi-disciplinary project environments and team mentorship roles.
• Knowledge of cyber and electronic warfare systems is a plus but not essential.
• Experience in developing software for high-security or classified projects.

Why Join Our Client?

• Opportunity to impact national security through innovative defence projects.
• Secured, stable employment with a recognised leader in defence technology.
• Competitive remuneration, with a sign-on bonus available.
• Flexible working arrangements considered upon request.
• Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, pension contributions, and additional health and wellbeing support.
• Support for relocation and administrative processes for suitable candidates.

Next Steps
If you are an experienced embedded software engineer passionate about delivering high-quality, mission-critical solutions, we want to hear from you. Candidates should submit their CV highlighting relevant skills and experience. Applications from those eager to grow their career and contribute to vital national projects are strongly encouraged.
Join us in supporting our national defence-apply today to become part of a team dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Our client is a market-leading satellite communications company that provides services from satellite concept to deployment and operation. They are expanding rapidly at the moment and are looking to expand their testing team with the addition of a Senior System Test Engineer.

The successful candidate will join a growing team on the bleeding edge of satellite technology.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop system-level test plans in collaboration with development and test teams.
• Execute, plan and enhance system tests, contributing to overall product quality improvements.
• Investigate root causes of test failures and drive corrective actions alongside engineering teams.
• Validate chipset functionality and performance against defined system metrics.
• Support and maintain test management tools, CI pipelines and automation frameworks.
• Produce regular test execution reports, including clear metrics and status summaries.

Requirements

• Degree in Electronic or Computer Science Engineering with experience testing telecommunication or satellite systems.
• Proven background in system-level testing (including low-level/non-GUI environments), test planning and automation using languages such as C/C++ or Python.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, RF fundamentals, communications theory, and familiarity with DevOps tools (e.g. Jenkins, Docker) and defect tracking systems (e.g. JIRA, Confluence).

Desirable

• Hands-on experience operating RF test equipment such as spectrum analysers, VNAs and power meters.
• Experience with automation test frameworks and test management software in complex hardware/software environments.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to multitask effectively in fast-paced, evolving engineering environments.

Apply below for more details!

2 year Contract

Inside IR35

Location - Portsmouth or Corsham

Overview

The Infrastructure Virtualisation Engineering Service will support the technical team responsible for the design, development, documentation, building and validation of the core virtual estate which form the backbone of the NSoIT(D) Platform. The detailed responsibilities of the team include:

• The design, development, building and validation of all virtualisation components which form part of the NSoIT(D) Platform.
• Production and review of all levels of design artefacts.
• Supporting wider NSoIT(D) system testing activities.
• Working with Service Management to resolve issues.

Essential skills, qualifications and experience

In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have:

• Demonstrable experience of at least 3 years within the industry with detailed knowledge and understanding, of the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of the following:
  • VMwareESXi
    • Distributed Virtual Switches
    • Distributed Resource Scheduler
    • Distributed Power Management
  • VMwarevSAN
    • Hybrid and All Flash storage configurations
  • VMwarevCenter
    • High Availability;
    • Clustering;
    • Cross-site failure and resiliency
  • VMwareNSX
    • Microsegmentation Firewalling
    • Cross Site VC NSX
  • VMware Horizon
  • At least one professional Virtualisation certification that has been obtained within the last five years, i.e. VMware VCP (VMware vCenter Certified Professional) or similar.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems and propose new ideas.
  • Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC).
  • Competency in MS Office Suite.

Desirable skills, qualifications and experience

In order to deliver this service, it is desirable that individuals have:

• Experience of:
  • Working within the public sector, preferably Defence, and ideally with Defence Digital (formerly ISS).
  • Delivering accredited secure solutions within the UK Public Sector.
  • Delivering in Agile (SAFE4) and Waterfall projects.
  • Large Virtualisation infrastructure environments that operate at scale.
• Knowledge of The Atlassian toolset (JIRA and Confluence) to record and document work.
• Networking certification, CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), VMware Network Virtualisation (NSX-DC) or similar.
• A Computer Science university-based education at Bachelors or Masters level.
• Experience in developing secure architecture within a multi-tenanted environment.
• Chartered Engineer Status

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

2 year Contract

Inside IR35

Location - Portsmouth or Corsham

Overview

The Network Engineering Service will support the technical team responsible for the design, development, documentation, building and validation of the core physical and virtual networking components which form the backbone of the NSoIT(D) Platform. The detailed responsibilities of the team include:

• The design, development, building and validation of all networking components which form part of the NSoIT(D) Platform.
• Production and review of all levels of design artefacts.
• Supporting wider NSoIT(D) system testing activities.
• Working with Service Management to resolve issues.

Essential skills, qualifications and experience

In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have:

• Demonstrable experience of at least 3 years within the industry with detailed knowledge and understanding, of the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of the following:
  • Hierarchical IP Subnetting.
  • Routing protocols, internal and external, OSPF, and BGP.
  • Advanced knowledge of routers, switches and firewalls.
  • Core network technologies and infrastructure:
    • Cisco Nexus
    • Cisco IOS XE
    • Leaf and Spine network architecture
    • VXLAN Overlay networks
    • Dual Cloud Dual Hub DMVPN Solutions
    • Firewall IPS/IDS
    • AAA Management Platform e.g. ISE
    • VXLAN
  • TRLCrypto
    • Configuration of devices and management of keymat
  • All aspects of QOS (Traffic Shaping / Policing / Scheduling / Congestion Management and Avoidance).
• At least one of the following professional certifications that have been obtained within the last five years:
  • Networking certification - at least CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or similar.
  • Virtualisation certification - VMware VCP-NV (VMware vCenter Certified Professional - Network Virtualisation)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems and propose new ideas.
• Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC)
• Competency in MS Office Suite.

Desirable skills, qualifications and experience

In order to deliver this service, it is desirable that individuals have:

• Experience of:
  • Working within the public sector, preferably Defence, and ideally with Defence Digital.
  • Defence networks and gateways.
  • Delivering accredited secure solutions within the UK Public Sector.
  • Delivering in Agile (SAFE4) and Waterfall projects.
  • Large Virtualisation infrastructure environments that operate at scale.
• Knowledge of the Atlassian toolset (JIRA and Confluence) to record and document work.
• A Computer Science university-based education at Bachelors or Masters level.
• Experience in developing secure architecture within a multi-tenanted environment.
• Chartered Engineer Status.

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