Software Engineer - Defence & National Security

Gloucester or London | 2-3 Days On-Site Per Week

SC Clearance Required (and eDV eligibility essential)

Build secure, mission-critical systems that help protect the UK.

We’re hiring experienced Software Engineers to work on high-impact defence and national security programmes. You’ll help deliver secure, resilient, and sophisticated software solutions that support critical operations - all within a mission-led, engineering-focused environment.

This role is ideal for engineers who want meaningful, technical work in a sector where quality and security truly matter.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you’ll design, build and maintain software within secure, highly-regulated environments. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts and security specialists, contributing to complex systems that support UK national security.

You will work in a hybrid model, spending 2-3 days per week on-site in either Gloucester or London (secure facilities), with the remainder from home or a non-secure office depending on project needs.

?? What You’ll Be Doing

Designing and developing secure, reliable and scalable software components

Writing high-quality, well-tested code suitable for sensitive environments

Supporting CI/CD pipelines built for restricted or hybrid networks

Collaborating with systems engineers, cyber specialists and product teams

Contributing to architecture decisions and technical roadmaps

Troubleshooting complex issues across distributed and secure systems

Applying strict coding, security and governance standards

Documenting key decisions, processes and technical designs

Working with teams embedded inside defence and intelligence organisations

What We’re Looking For

Essential

Active SC clearance

Eligibility for eDV clearance (UK national or other qualifying criteria)

Software engineering experience across design, development, testing and deployment

Proficiency in one or more key languages: Java, Python, C++, C#, JavaScript

Understanding of secure software engineering principles

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)

Familiarity with modern development practices and automated testing

Ability to work 2-3 days per week on-site in Gloucester or London

Strong communication skills, including working with multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

Experience working in public sector, defence, national security or other highly regulated environments

Knowledge of distributed systems, event-driven architectures or messaging frameworks

Experience with Docker/Kubernetes or secure containerised systems

Familiarity with hybrid cloud or secure on-prem environments

Interest in emerging technologies, data-intensive platforms or mission systems

Who This Role Suits

You’ll thrive here if you:

Want to contribute to the UK’s defence and national security mission

Enjoy solving complex, sensitive engineering challenges

Are comfortable with structured environments and high assurance processes

Prefer collaborative, multi-disciplinary technical teams

Take pride in building secure, robust, well-engineered solutions

Security & Working Environment

Active SC clearance is mandatory

eDV eligibility is required - the role will sponsor eDV when appropriate

Must be able to work on-site 2-3 days/week in Gloucester or London

Work may require access to secure networks or classified environments

What’s in It for You

Chance to work on mission-critical systems with real societal impact

Exposure to some of the UK’s most unique engineering challenges

Strong progression routes into tech leadership, architecture or specialist roles

Training and development tailored for defence and national security engineering

Supportive engineering culture and knowledge-sharing community

?? Interested?

If you’re a Software Engineer with SC clearance, eligibility for eDV, and a passion for solving meaningful problems in defence and national security, we’d love to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Junior Software Engineer / Developer *Newcastle onsite* to £55k+

Are you a bright, ambitious Software Engineer with a first class education looking for an opportunity to progress your career, working on complex and interesting systems in a role where you can learn and develop your skills?

You could be joining a scaling Technology Consultancy, the company has already experienced huge success within the FinTech / finance space as is expanding as a result.

As a Junior Software Engineer you will collaborate with a small, talented team to deliver client projects within a Microsoft environment using the latest versions of C# .Net to produce high quality code. You’ll be collaborating to solve clients’ real-world problems using technology across a broad range of systems and applications within modern engineering environments.

Location / WFH:

You’ll join colleagues in brand new Central Newcastle offices on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday), working hours 0900-1800 with some flexibility. The offices are well equipped and offer fantastic views across the City and the local countryside, many employees walk or cycle in (onsite showers available!).

About you:

You have achieved a minimum 2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline from a top tier / Russel Group university, backed by A’s at A-level

You’re a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving, working on complex, distributed systems

You have strong backend coding skills - you can come from any tech background (e.g. Java, Python, Full Stack) but be happy to use C# .Net going forward and pick up new things along the way

You have experience with public cloud technologies - Azure, AWS, GCP

You have a good knowledge of modern software engineering best practices and have experience across the full software development lifecycle

You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms

You’re excited to join a start-up in a role that you can shape and influence

What’s in it for you:

As a Junior Software Engineer you will earn a competitive package:

Salary to £55k

Bonus

25 days holiday

Bupa healthcare

Generous pension contribution

Continuous career development opportunities

Social team atmosphere with a range of events and early finish for drinks on Fridays

Apply now to find out more about this Junior Software Engineer / Developer opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We’re an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

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Directorate: Strategy & Innovation
Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 36
Salary: 56,376 - 61,653
Location: Colindale
Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About the role
This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We’re investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you’ll play a key part in shaping this future.

We’re looking for a talented Developer to help us build modern, usercentred, scalable digital solutions across Barnet.

Working within the Insight & Intelligence Hub, you’ll design, build and implement cuttingedge automation and AI solutions that improve productivity, enable preventive interventions, and create better outcomes for residents. You’ll work across services to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and deploy tools that support smarter decisionmaking.
This is a handson development role with a focus on AI, and robotic process automation. You’ll collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, product teams and service leads to turn realworld problems into effective, scalable solutions.
This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office.
We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days.
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.

About you
You’re an experienced automation or AI developer who enjoys solving complex problems and experimenting with new technologies. You can translate business needs into intelligent solutions and have a strong understanding of how automation, data and AI can transform services.
You will bring:

• Experience designing and configuring RPA workflows, bots and automation solutions
• Experience developing and maintaining automated pipelines for AI tools
• Ability to integrate multiple systems and applications using APIs, JSON, XML, CSV, or other data interchange methods.
• Knowledge of database environments (e.g., MS SQL, Dataverse, OneLake).
• Experience working with or supporting machine learning models, including data preparation, feature engineering and testing.
• Understanding of cloud services such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure AI Foundry or similar.
• Strong coding skills, ideally in JavaScript, PowerShell, Python, C# or VB.NET.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning, experimentation and emerging AI/automation technologies.
• You’re someone who enjoys designing solutions that are scalable, secure, accessible and aligned with modern development practices.
  In this role, you will:
• Develop and implement AI and RPA driven solutions to automate processes, support decisionmaking and enhance the user experience across the council.
• Maintain and improve deployed automation and AI tools, ensuring reliability, performance and business continuity.
• Contribute to the development of Barnet’s AI and automation architecture, including horizonscanning for new technologies.
• Work with data scientists and engineers to support model training, testing and deployment for predictive analytics and advanced automation.
• Ensure secure, compliant and wellstructured use of data, particularly through effective SharePoint design, metadata use, permissions and governance.
• Produce clear and comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, user guides and troubleshooting resources.
• Share knowledge through peer reviews, workshops and training, helping build capability across the organisation.
• Implement rigorous testing approaches including unit, integration and performance testing.
• Monitor automated solutions, proactively resolving issues and optimising performance.
• Design solutions that integrate with legacy systems and external APIs to ensure interoperability and a smooth user experience.
• Work in an agile, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to DevOps practices, version control and deployment pipelines.
• Ensure all AI/RPA solutions follow best practice in security, GDPR compliance, and ethical AI principles.
  You’ll help shape Barnet’s growing automation and AI ecosystem-building tools that save time, reduce cost, and create meaningful impact for both staff and residents.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence,

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed)

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.

We are working with a globally recognised, high-growth technology business within the transport sector to recruit an experienced Full Stack Software Developer based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

This is an exciting job opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team working on long-term, innovative projects within a fast-growing market. As a Full Stack Software Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and deploying scalable, cloud-based applications that support mission-critical systems. In this job, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and feature development through to deployment, optimisation, and continuous improvement.

Experience required for the Full Stack Software Engineer job based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch:

• Front-end development using Vue.Js (preferred), React, or Angular
• TypeScript and JavaScript
• C#
• MongoDB and Microsoft SQL
• .NET 8/9 (APIs and background worker services)
• Docker / containerisation
• Cloud deployments (Azure, AWS, etc.)
• Node.Js

Why Apply?

• Join a rapidly expanding technology business operating at the forefront of transport innovation.
• Work on impactful, real-world systems
• Be part of a collaborative, quality-driven engineering culture.
• Long-term project pipeline offering strong contract stability and extension potential.

If you are a Full Stack Developer based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch with strong cloud, .NET, and modern JavaScript framework experience, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed).

We are working with a globally recognised, high-growth technology business within the transport sector to recruit an experienced Full Stack Software Developer based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

This is an exciting job opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team working on long-term, innovative projects within a fast-growing market. As a Full Stack Software Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and deploying scalable, cloud-based applications that support mission-critical systems. In this job, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and feature development through to deployment, optimisation, and continuous improvement.

Experience required for the Full Stack Software Engineer job based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch:

Front-end development using Vue.Js (preferred), React, or Angular

TypeScript and JavaScript

C#

MongoDB and Microsoft SQL

.NET 8/9 (APIs and background worker services)

Docker / containerisation

Cloud deployments (Azure, AWS, etc.)

Node.Js

Why Apply?

Join a rapidly expanding technology business operating at the forefront of transport innovation.

Work on impactful, real-world systems

Be part of a collaborative, quality-driven engineering culture.

Long-term project pipeline offering strong contract stability and extension potential.

If you are a Full Stack Developer based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch with strong cloud, .NET, and modern JavaScript framework experience, please send your CV to or call Ben on 07471 181784.

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World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.

Desktop C# is the expertise the department are looking for; with some experience with C++ but doesn’t need to be overly extensive.

Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer
Rate: £65.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference)
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

C# / C++ Software Engineer Job Description:

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.

The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.

The role support the development of the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concept all the way through to in service support and training, using a range of simulation technologies, including digital twins and emulators.
Working with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design and develop simulation components as an end to end representation of a weapon System in a synthetic environment using C#, C++ and integration simulations, supporting a number of industry standards.
You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment.
Our approach to software development includes
Configuration control
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery or Deployment.
Unit testing and test driven development.
Skillset / experience required:

Proficient in C#
C++ experience would be great
Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse,
Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail.
Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
Non-essential:

Distributed simulation standards / Protocols (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node JS or similar) Military Communications,
Datalinks and Interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes

Pektron Group Ltd is searching for aSenior/ Principal Embedded Software Engineerwho will be responsible for writing software for a range of bespoke products. Our Engineering attitude is confident and can do and with solid research and a lot of intuition wenearly alwayssucceed Nearlyallofour code is written in C, mainly becauseitsthe most widely available language for the variety of32 bitmicros we use on our boards andweregood at it! We pride ourselves on efficient reliable software and we mix our hardware and software teams together so that we can get the most out of our micros and we get it right first time.All ofour code is collaboratively developed with our peers, so you get to learn from the people that know that technology best. We love engineering and our lunchtime conversations are made up of 3D printing, motorbikes, hyper cars (we sometimes get to play with these), electric vehicles (weveworked on some of these too) and any other areas of science and technology. We use a model-based design approach to develop ourApplicationcode, via the use of MATLAB, allowing us to spend less time on coding and more time thinking aboutgood qualityarchitecture and design and let the tools (when driven correctly) do the coding! Obviously,theresalways plenty of code to be written and we continue to do low and middle level software the traditional way by writing embedded C. You: You will be a highly motivated and self-managing Embedded Software Engineer with preferably the experience of working in a customer facing, commercial environment. You will have a highly developed, structured approach to design and the ability to compose a design rationale, along with good technical writing skills and a willingness to work within our collaboratively developed software design ethics and style. The role: You will be working within the Software Development Team which is part a multi-disciplined engineering team, consisting of Mechanical, Electronic and Firmware Engineers (approx. 60 in total). New business is primarily focused on the off-highway vehicle andhigh performanceluxury car markets;howeverPektron designs and manufactures a wide range of products for Gas, Automotive, Construction, Agricultural, Off Highway, Safety and Consumer industries. You will have the opportunity to write software for interesting and diverse projects as well as specify tools, requirements and drive the software discipline within the company, and to be involved in every aspect of the product life cycle from quotation, concept, design, and validation through to manufacture. Recent projects include: Design and manufacture of advanced body control systems including passive keys and active suspension systems for high performance vehicles. Developing advanced instrument clusters, infotainment units, passive entry systems,bodyand chassis control systems for major OEM clients in the automotive, agricultural and construction sectors. Experience and skillsrequired: Exceptional Fault Diagnosis and Analysis Embedded Programming in C Version Control Static Analysis / Code Metrics Microprocessors 8 & 32 bit Low Level Drivers for External Hardware / CPU Peripherals or Embedded Application Development Software verification and validation Communication Spoken/Written/Technical English must be of a minimum of IELTS 7 or SELT B1 Additionalpoints that would be an advantage Knowledge of Real Time Control Experience of Software Architecture and Detailed Design Ability to travel freely (some customers are based in US / EU) Familiarity of working within MISRA C rules Working experience of AUTOSAR architecture Programming: Windows/Linux, C#, C++, high level structured languages Simple Electronic Design: Analogue / Digital Communications Protocols: Serial, CAN, LIN, Diagnostic, Ethernet Use Vector Vehicle Networking Tools such asCANoe/CANalyser Design / Modelling experience (For example: UML, MATLAB, Simulink,RhapsodyorTargetlink) Experience of Graphics Processors & Driving TFT displays. Experience of NFC / Bluetooth / Ultrawideband Knowledge of CMMI / SPICE / ASPICE process frameworks Practical experience of working to ISO26262 ASIL-B or similar Practical experience of Cybersecurity and developing secure products. Whats on offer: Competitive salaries Yearly pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Free parking Free tea & coffee BUPA healthcare Life Insurance Cycle to work scheme Relocation assistance Funding for professional training and further education plus support in attaining professional membership and paid membership fees 39 hour working week with flexible start and finish times (core hours 10am-4pm / 10am-1pm on Fridays) \*\*We are not able to offer visa sponsorship, hybrid or remote working\*\* Location: We are based in Alfreton Road in Derby, easily commutable from the Derby area, Nottingham, Mansfield, Burton, Loughborough, Ashbourne and the Peak District and East Staffordshire. We have 5 modern, purpose built buildings at our Derby site including state of the art manufacturing facilities and a purpose built Engineering centre to house our Engineering team. Our facilities have been recognised as being one of the most modern and well equipped electronics design, development and manufacturing plants in Europe. Pektronare one of the largest privately owned electronics manufacturers in the world with 60 years experience delivering bespoke electronics hardware and software solutions to blue-chip companies globally. We are innovators in our field and invest in the best people, processes and equipment to drive technological development and meet our customers needs. At our HQ in Derby we employ 300 staff and operate Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, Testing, Quality and Support functions, whilst our Sales and Technology centre in Detroit supports our customers in the US.

C# Software Engineer X 3 Manchester

As a C# Software Engineer, you’ll design and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions across our clients platform. You’ll take ownership of key features, contribute to architectural decisions, and support a culture of technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

Develop, enhance, and support high-performing, scalable solutions built in C#

Partner closely with Product and fellow engineers to turn business needs into effective technical implementations

Play an active role in shaping system design and influencing the future technical roadmap

Promote high standards across development, including clean code, thorough testing, and clear documentation

Conduct peer reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and proactively address legacy or inefficient code

Provide guidance and knowledge-sharing to help other engineers grow and succeed

Skills and Experience:

3 years+ commercial experience in software development

Solid hands-on expertise with C# and TypeScript, applying modern engineering standards and practices

Demonstrated track record of building and deploying reliable, scalable systems in live environments

Familiarity with automated build, deployment, and release processes within a CI/CD setup

Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and communicate solutions clearly

Thrives in a fast-moving, agile team where collaboration and shared ownership are key

Benefits

Private medical & dental insurance

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Regular team events

Interested? Please Apply Now!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

C# Software Engineer X 3 Manchester

Software Engineer - Defence & National Security

Gloucester or London | 2-3 Days On-Site Per Week
SC Clearance Required (and eDV eligibility essential)
Build secure, mission-critical systems that help protect the UK.

We’re hiring experienced Software Engineers to work on high-impact defence and national security programmes. You’ll help deliver secure, resilient, and sophisticated software solutions that support critical operations - all within a mission-led, engineering-focused environment.

This role is ideal for engineers who want meaningful, technical work in a sector where quality and security truly matter.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you’ll design, build and maintain software within secure, highly-regulated environments. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts and security specialists, contributing to complex systems that support UK national security.

You will work in a hybrid model, spending 2-3 days per week on-site in either Gloucester or London (secure facilities), with the remainder from home or a non-secure office depending on project needs.

?? What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and developing secure, reliable and scalable software components
• Writing high-quality, well-tested code suitable for sensitive environments
• Supporting CI/CD pipelines built for restricted or hybrid networks
• Collaborating with systems engineers, cyber specialists and product teams
• Contributing to architecture decisions and technical roadmaps
• Troubleshooting complex issues across distributed and secure systems
• Applying strict coding, security and governance standards
• Documenting key decisions, processes and technical designs
• Working with teams embedded inside defence and intelligence organisations

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Active SC clearance
• Eligibility for eDV clearance (UK national or other qualifying criteria)
• Software engineering experience across design, development, testing and deployment
• Proficiency in one or more key languages: Java, Python, C++, C#, JavaScript
• Understanding of secure software engineering principles
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)
• Familiarity with modern development practices and automated testing
• Ability to work 2-3 days per week on-site in Gloucester or London
• Strong communication skills, including working with multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience working in public sector, defence, national security or other highly regulated environments
• Knowledge of distributed systems, event-driven architectures or messaging frameworks
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes or secure containerised systems
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud or secure on-prem environments
• Interest in emerging technologies, data-intensive platforms or mission systems

Who This Role Suits

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Want to contribute to the UK’s defence and national security mission
• Enjoy solving complex, sensitive engineering challenges
• Are comfortable with structured environments and high assurance processes
• Prefer collaborative, multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Take pride in building secure, robust, well-engineered solutions

Security & Working Environment

• Active SC clearance is mandatory
• eDV eligibility is required - the role will sponsor eDV when appropriate
• Must be able to work on-site 2-3 days/week in Gloucester or London
• Work may require access to secure networks or classified environments

What’s in It for You

• Chance to work on mission-critical systems with real societal impact
• Exposure to some of the UK’s most unique engineering challenges
• Strong progression routes into tech leadership, architecture or specialist roles
• Training and development tailored for defence and national security engineering
• Supportive engineering culture and knowledge-sharing community

?? Interested?

If you’re a Software Engineer with SC clearance, eligibility for eDV, and a passion for solving meaningful problems in defence and national security, we’d love to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Graduate Software Developer (Cyber Security Focus)
Bristol | Java, Python, C#, Object-Oriented Programming
About the Company
We are currently partnering with a global technology organisation that delivers cutting-edge cyber security and digital solutions to a diverse client base. Known for adding real value through innovative and secure technical systems, they are now looking to invest in a Graduate Software Developer, with full training and structured development provided.
This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in cyber security-focused software engineering within a fast-growing and highly technical environment.
The Role
This role sits at the intersection of software development and cyber security consultancy.
You will work with a wide range of organisations, helping them strengthen their security posture by developing secure, scalable, and robust software solutions. You’ll gain exposure to real-world cyber threats, secure coding practices, and enterprise-level security architecture.
The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable writing high-quality code and engaging in technical discussions around security risks, vulnerabilities, and implementation strategies.
There is clear and fast progression available for motivated individuals.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and develop secure, testable, and maintainable code
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Apply secure coding principles to protect systems against vulnerabilities
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Work collaboratively within a technical team to deliver tailored cyber security solutions
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Communicate effectively with key stakeholders to understand security requirements
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Contribute to improving processes, documentation, and best practices
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Demonstrate strong organisational skills and time management
Requirements
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2:1 or above BSc in Computer Science or a related discipline
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Strong interest or experience in Java, Python, C#, or other object-oriented programming languages
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Genuine interest in cyber security, secure systems, and emerging threats
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Ability to obtain or hold UK security clearance (British Passport required)
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Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset
Salary & Benefits
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Starting salary from £30,000+
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Full-time, permanent position
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Structured training and development
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Opportunity to become a shareholder
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Gym membership
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Generous pension scheme
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Clear and accelerated progression pathway
If you’re passionate about writing secure code and building resilient systems that protect organisations from evolving cyber threats, this is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career.
Apply now to be considered

DevOps Engineer – 3‑Month Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Fully Remote Rate: £450–£600 per day Overview We’re looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join on a 3‑month contract, working fully remotely. This role is focused on building, deploying, and supporting applications within a modern Azure environment. You’ll be working closely with engineering teams, so strong communication and collaboration skills are essential. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines within Azure environments. Deploy and support applications using Azure DevOps tooling and GitHub workflows. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to streamline delivery processes. Troubleshoot build, deployment, and integration issues across environments. Contribute to improving automation, reliability, and deployment efficiency. Support teams using Jira and Visual Studio throughout the development lifecycle.Required Skills & Experience Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure (core services, deployments, automation). Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency with GitHub (Actions, repos, workflows). Working knowledge of Jira for tracking and delivery. Familiarity with Visual Studio tooling and workflows. Practical understanding of C# and React (not a developer role, but able to support builds and deployments). Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with distributed teams. Please note this opportunity does not offer sponsorship. If your looking for a new challenge and this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your most Up-to-Date CV, please contact me at (url removed)

Bring your PhD software engineering skills to bear in a technical field This company produce high grade modelling and optimisation software with applications in physical processes and logistics. Their innovation group combine research and development, from algorithms to computational models to production software. They are seeking a PhD Software Engineer to join their team. You’ll have the chance to contribute to R&D, but in particular you will bring software development expertise, gained through work carried out during your PhD. You will therefore have: \* A PhD (or a Master’s degree and equivalent experience) in Physics, Maths, Computer Science or a similar discipline. \* Strong programming, problem-solving and analytical skills gained through extensive software development during your PhD. You likely know Python well along with either C++ or C#. \* Good communication skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with colleagues from other disciplines. \* Full work permission for the UK without time limit or the need for sponsorship. You will likely have contributed to a substantial codebase, and had to consider factors such as object-oriented design, principles such as KISS and DRY, and potentially even SOLID principles. It is also likely that your experience has given you additional skills in computational modelling, simulation, or machine learning, which would be beneficial. This is a full time, office-based position in Guildford, Surrey. The company offers an extremely competitive package including a strong pension, additional holiday, medical cover and bonuses. 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: CV27588) 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

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire (hybrid working available) Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits Overview An innovative organisation specialising in engineering design, advanced manufacturing, and materials development is seeking a Software Engineer to develop bespoke software platforms supporting component design, alloy optimisation, additive manufacturing, and quality assurance workflows. This role requires strong technical depth, particularly in C++, alongside experience in cluster computing or web application development. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and scientists to deliver scalable, production-grade solutions used in high-performance applications such as turbine components and advanced 3D printing. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain modules across multiple custom software platforms. Build and integrate tools for simulation, data analysis, component design, and workflow automation. Develop scalable services, including wrapping in-house and third-party tools. Contribute to cloud-based and distributed solutions (AWS/Azure), following modern DevOps practices. Support use cases including complex component design, materials optimisation, additive manufacturing, and production monitoring. Work within agile processes, contributing to requirements, testing, and iterative delivery. Essential Requirements Degree (2:1 or above) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field. Strong programming expertise in C++ (in-depth knowledge required), plus Python and/or C#. Experience in cluster computing and/or web application development. Solid understanding of object-oriented design and software engineering principles. Experience with agile methodologies and test-driven development. Ability to deliver complex technical solutions independently in a multidisciplinary environment. Desirable Full-stack development experience ( Core, Blazor, React, TypeScript, WPF). Knowledge of 3D geometry, CAD integration, or simulation tools (FEA, CFD). Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform). Experience or interest in machine learning applications within engineering contexts. Ideal Profile An early to mid-career software engineer (2–5 years’ experience) with strong technical foundations and demonstrable depth in C++, ideally with exposure to distributed or web-based systems, and an interest in applying software expertise within advanced manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, or energy

Our client, a global organisation, urgently require an experienced Software Engineer to undertake a long term contract, starting immediately.

In order to be successful, you will have the following experience:

• Expert level experience with Red Hat OpenShift , including cluster administration and application
• Strong software engineering background (Python, Java, Go, C#, etc.)
• Experience building and deploying containerisation applications (Kubernetes, OpenShift Operators)
• Active DV Clearance is essential - the role cannot be carried out without this

Within this role, you will be responsible for:

• Design, develop and deploy software solutions within secure OpenShift environments
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines compatible with restricted networks
• Engineer containerised applications using best practices for security, scalability, and maintainability
• Configure, administer, and optimise Red Hat OpenShift clusters
• Implement automation using tools such as Ansible, Helm, GitOps, or similar
• Troubleshoot complex platform, container, and application issues in secure settings
• Produce high-quality documentation, architecture diagrams, and technical reports
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure solutions comply with UK Government security standards and accreditation requirements
• Support clients and stakeholders to adopt modern engineering and DevOps practices

This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a long term contract, within a dynamic and high profile organisation.

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Graduate Software Developer (Cyber Security Focus)

Bristol Java, Python, C#, Object-Oriented Programming

About the Company

We are currently partnering with a global technology organisation that delivers cutting-edge cyber security and digital solutions to a diverse client base. Known for adding real value through innovative and secure technical systems, they are now looking to invest in a Graduate Software Developer, with full training and structured development provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in cyber security-focused software engineering within a fast-growing and highly technical environment.

The Role

This role sits at the intersection of software development and cyber security consultancy.

You will work with a wide range of organisations, helping them strengthen their security posture by developing secure, scalable, and robust software solutions. You ll gain exposure to real-world cyber threats, secure coding practices, and enterprise-level security architecture.

The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable writing high-quality code and engaging in technical discussions around security risks, vulnerabilities, and implementation strategies.

There is clear and fast progression available for motivated individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure, testable, and maintainable code
• Apply secure coding principles to protect systems against vulnerabilities
• Work collaboratively within a technical team to deliver tailored cyber security solutions
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders to understand security requirements
• Contribute to improving processes, documentation, and best practices
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and time management

Requirements

• 2:1 or above BSc in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Strong interest or experience in Java, Python, C#, or other object-oriented programming languages
• Genuine interest in cyber security, secure systems, and emerging threats
• Ability to obtain or hold UK security clearance (British Passport required)
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset

Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary from £30,000+
• Full-time, permanent position
• Structured training and development
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Gym membership
• Generous pension scheme
• Clear and accelerated progression pathway

If you’re passionate about writing secure code and building resilient systems that protect organisations from evolving cyber threats, this is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career.

Apply now to be considered.

Lead C# Full Stack Software Engineer

Location: Solihull
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: 80,000 - 100,000 (DOE)

We’re working with a well-established and growing organisation that is looking to appoint a Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of a critical engineering team and play a key role in the delivery of modern, scalable software solutions.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical excellence with team leadership.

The Role

As Lead Engineer, you’ll be responsible for guiding a team of developers while remaining deeply involved in hands-on development. You’ll drive best practices, oversee delivery, and ensure high-quality code across the team.

You’ll be expected to:

• Lead and run engineering sprints (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Carry out code reviews and mentor developers
• Act as the technical point of contact for the team
• Collaborate closely with product, architecture, and senior stakeholders
• Remain hands-on with coding as part of day-to-day responsibilities

This role is fully onsite in Solihull, 5 days per week.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in a Lead / Senior Engineering role

• Proven ability to run development teams and Agile ceremonies

• Extensive hands-on experience with:

  • C# (.NET - latest versions)
  • Angular (latest versions)

• Strong background in code quality, reviews, and best practices

• Experience delivering complex systems in a production environment

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

What’s On Offer

• Salary between 80,000 - 100,000 depending on experience
• Permanent position with long-term stability
• Opportunity to lead and shape a key engineering team
• High-impact role with genuine influence over technical direction
• Onsite working in Solihull (no hybrid/remote)

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If you’re a technically strong Lead Engineer who enjoys leading from the front and wants a role where you can both code and lead, this is an excellent opportunity.

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Principal Backend Developer (.NET) Manchester (Onsite) Up to 75,000

We’re looking for a Principal Backend Developer to join our Manchester-based team. This is a senior technical leadership role for an experienced .NET engineer who can drive backend architecture, scalability, and best practices.

Tech Stack

• .NET / .NET Core
• C#
• Web APIs
• SQL Server
• Azure (preferred)

The Role

• Lead backend architecture and technical direction
• Design and build scalable, high-performance APIs
• Champion clean code, testing, and engineering standards
• Mentor and support developers within the team
• Collaborate closely with product and frontend teams

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial experience with .NET / C#
• Proven experience in a senior or principal-level role
• Deep understanding of API design and backend architecture
• Experience mentoring and influencing technical decisions
• Strong communication and leadership skills

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INDMANS

Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

LOCATION: Glasgow Head Office Hybrid, 4 office : 1 WFH

RESPONSIBLE FOR/DIRECT REPORTS: n/a

JOB PURPOSE:

This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining end-to-end software solutions across both front-end and back-end systems. Ensure that applications are robust, scalable, and user-focused by combining strong technical expertise with an understanding of business requirements. Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure all software adheres to architectural standards and best practices. Provide guidance and coaching to the team as required.

PRINCIPAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Software Development

Develop high quality technical solutions which meet specified business objectives, whilst adhering to overarching business and technical requirements and constraints.

Ensure all software that is created is in line with the technical roadmap and development guidelines.

Optimise applications for maximum performance, scalability, and security

Work with other members of the team to ensure business requirements are appropriately converted to functional and technical specifications

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the full technology stack.

Conduct unit testing, participate in code reviews, and support quality assurance processes.

Participate in squad ceremonies including Story Refinement, Sprint Planning and Retrospectives.

As a Senior

Contribute the design, architecture, and planning of complex systems and applications.

Mentor, coach, and support junior and mid-level developers to build skills and improve code quality.

Identify and address technical debt, proposing long-term solutions for maintainability and performance.

Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues across the full stack.

Own and drive major features or projects from concept through delivery.

Contribute to security reviews and ensure robust security practices across applications.

Basic Behaviours

Ensure that continuous improvement is baked into everything we do.

Support the development of a strong culture focused on transparency, collaboration, and high performance

Make time to support other members of the squad and answer questions when they need help.

Take responsibility of your personal objectives and those of the squad.

Take ownership of deadlines and releases for yourself and the team.

Any quality issues of the software the squad owns should be looked on as a temporary and unacceptable state of affairs. Every opportunity should be taken to rectify problems, in conjunction with the completion of squad and individual objectives.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Professional / Academic / Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a development role

• Degree level qualification

Specific Knowledge

• Microsoft .NET development stack (C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL Server)

• Azure, .NET Core, Entity Framework

• Angular, Typescript

• GIT, Azure DevOps

• RESTful Web APIs

• CI/CD Pipelines

• Experience of both Waterfall and Agile tools/frameworks

• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security fundamentals

• Experience with Azure Cloud Services

• Knowledge of the Facilities Management domain

• Background in domain-driven design, event-driven systems, or clean architecture.

Demonstrated Behaviours

• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Focused on outcomes rather than outputs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Pragmatic and flexible attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Mentoring/coaching skills

Our client is in the Public Sector and we are looking for a C# Developer to join their growing team to work on Greenfield projects. This role is remote with 6 days a month in their Brighton office.

Client Details

Our client is in the Public Sector and we are looking for a C# Developer to join their growing team to work on Greenfield projects. This role is remote with 6 days a month in their Brighton office.

Description

• Develop and maintain C# applications to support organisational processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Contribute to system design and architecture discussions.
• Ensure software complies with security and compliance standards.
• Document development processes and solutions for future reference.

Profile

Must haves:

• C#.NET
• Azure
• CI/CD Pipelines

Nice to haves:

• Azure Logic Apps, Function Apps, Service Bus
• Specflow, Selenium, Playwright

Job Offer

• 29% Pension
• 25 days holiday + BHS
• 14 flexi days holiday
• Total leave of 39 days
• Hybrid working

Windows Site Reliability Engineer 110K Hybrid London

Overview:
A leading global investment bank is seeking a skilled Windows Site Reliability Engineer to join their London-based Technology team. This is a senior-level leadership role focused on driving platform reliability, automation strategy, and infrastructure modernisation across mission-critical banking systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join an investment banking powerhouse.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead Platform Engineering and SRE strategy across the organisation
• Build scalable, self-service, and resilient infrastructure platforms
• Drive Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD adoption, automating manual tasks
• Define SLOs and optimise system performance, latency, and scalability
• Lead root cause analysis and remediate technical debt
• Partner with development teams to improve testing, releases, and deployments
• Shape cloud and hybrid migration strategies
• Ensure regulatory, audit, and security compliance
• Act as senior escalation point for high-severity incidents
• Identify cost and efficiency improvements; deputise for senior leadership

Skills and Experience:

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Windows Server internals
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and Kerberos
• Extensive experience tuning low-latency, enterprise-scale systems
• Strong background in SRE, DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code principles
• Advanced scripting and development capability (PowerShell, Python, C#)
• Clustering, high-availability, replication, and disaster recovery expertise
• Experience with Git, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and TeamCity
• Strong understanding of security hardening (CIS) within regulated environments
• Deep knowledge of performance monitoring, system internals, and optimisation techniques
• Experience working within financial services or other regulated industries

Desirable:

• Kubernetes and Docker orchestration
• Major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Nutanix HCI and VMware ESX
• Enterprise databases (SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase ASE, MongoDB, Snowflake)
• Enterprise monitoring tools (Splunk, Netcool)

Package

• Circa 110,000 + Excellent Package
• London / Hybrid x3 days onsite
• Flexible working considered

Windows Site Reliability Engineer 110K Hybrid London

My Client is an innovative technology studio building interactive digital products designed for large-scale, live and high-engagement environments.

They are seeking a Creative Unity Developer to work closely with their Creative Director and Senior Unity Developer on rapid prototyping, gameplay development, and building a custom internal toolkit.

This role sits at the intersection of code, design and animation - ideal for someone who enjoys blending technical skill with creativity.

The Role

You ll help prototype and build interactive experiences from concept through to production.

This is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary role where you ll:

• Rapidly prototype and iterate on game mechanics
• Develop interactive UI and gameplay systems in Unity
• Collaborate on gameplay flow, input systems and interaction design
• Create polished, engaging interactive moments
• Build reusable systems and components
• Contribute to internal tools that support efficient content creation
• Help solve performance and scalability challenges

You ll work in a fast-moving environment where experimentation and iteration are part of the process.

Essential Skills

• Strong C# development experience within Unity
• Proven ability to build interactive UI and gameplay systems
• Experience exporting Unity projects (particularly Linux desktop deployment)
• Familiarity with 3D workflows, including importing animated assets from tools such as Blender
• Comfort working across programming, animation and design

Desirable Skills

• Character animation in Blender
• JavaScript / TypeScript (for lightweight input interfaces)
• Unity performance optimisation (e.g. large object counts, DOTS)
• 3D modelling
• Shader development
• Game-flow architecture and state machine design
• Interest in multi-user or large-audience interaction challenges

What s On Offer

• MacBook Pro and modern equipment
• Remote-first (UK-based)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Supportive, close-knit team

Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Creative Unity Developer