About Sparta Global

Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You’ll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we’re not just advancing careers; we’re fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.

About this role

Automation Testing is at the core of defining, developing and testing products for businesses and their customers. Development is a playground where you can create what’s needed when you need it.

You will play a vital role working within a cross functional team, participating in the development of software with a primary focus being on the testability and performance of software applications.

You’ll be able to set up full frameworks to perform thousands of tests in a heartbeat on multiple application platforms such as mobile, desktop and web. This feeds into every level of test whether it’s unit level, functional, performance and regression.

Automation is a major component of agile teams who work diligently to deliver value in short time frames, the execution of scripts and their application in the DevOps pipeline can mean delivery of functional code in unprecedented timeframes.

We’re not expecting you to have the proficiencies right away - that’s where our award-winning Academy comes in. We are the experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but also develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients’ projects.

What we’re looking for.

To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in C#, Java or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level.

We’re seeking candidates who can exemplify our values:

Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets.

Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships.

Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas.

Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change.

As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require all candidates to have the flexibility and willingness to relocate post training for deployment to client site. Remote working cannot be guaranteed. You must have eligibility to work in the UK for the duration of your contract with Sparta Global (British or Irish Citizenship, EU Settled Status, or Permanent Visa Holder). We do not offer visa sponsorships or accept Graduate or PSW Visas due to time limitations.

Why you should apply:

Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they’re tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.

We also provide:

20 days annual leave + bank holidays.

An extra day off for your birthday.

Pension.

Eye care.

Death in service cover.

Cycle to work scheme.

Season ticket loan.

Employee assistance program.

Yearly budget for personal development.

Access to alumni and community networks.

Opportunities to be brand ambassadors.

Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta.

Our Recruitment Process:

Begin your journey by applying online and our team will review your application. If you pass our initial screening, you’ll be invited to complete our online assessments and first stage interview. If successful, the final stage is a competency-based interview, here you’ll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset.

The Talent Team will be there to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication.

We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!

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Embedded Software Engineer | £40-80k DOE | Cambridge

Are you a software engineer who wants to work with some of the most high-tech companies in the world? One of the UK’s leading consultancies is hiring software engineers to join their high-growth, driven, and extremely motivated team.

They partner with clients from leading global brands to startups to identify growth opportunities through innovative solutions, taking pride in their success.

They operate as a meritocracy and give leadership responsibilities based on skill rather than length of service. You can get promoted rapidly depending on your skill.

Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Design and develop software applications and control algorithms using OO languages (C# and C++) and/or embedded code ©

• Collaborating with electronics, mechanical and systems engineers to integrate software with hardware components and robotics platforms

Technical requirements for an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Proficiency in C/C++, C#, or .NET for PC application development

• Experience developing ARM Cortex MCUs

• Professional experience utilising Docker containers

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and version control (e.g., Git).

Desirable experiences for an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Experience with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, or FDA 21 CFR Part 820

• 3+ years of experience in a regulated industry

Apply today to join a highly innovative and world renowned consultancy

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net SQL) *London onsite* to £180k+

Are you a technologist Backend Software Engineer with a record of academic achievement? You could be progressing your career working on complex and challenging systems at a Hedge Fund with over $17 billion under management.

As a Backend Software Engineer you’ll collaborate with a team of highly intelligent technologists and finance professionals to develop algorithmic trading systems working with a modern tech stack, with opportunities for technical ownership from day one.

You’ll partner with Quant teams to help architect valuation, risk and pricing systems, delivering massively scalable, high performance streaming compute operations. You’ll be equipped with all the latest kit to help you succeed as well as learning from industry experts on world finance.

Location / WFH:

You’ll join the team in fantastic London (Soho) based offices that offer a wide range of facilities including nutritionally balance breakfast, lunch and all day snacks. Please note this role is full-time office based (Monday to Friday).

About you:

You have an outstanding record of academic achievement - minimum 2.1 in a STEM discipline from a top tier university (i.e. Russel Group or top 100 global university), backed by A grades at A-level

You have advanced C# .Net programming skills including .Net Core (will also consider Java, Python or C++ background if happy to use C# going forward)

You have a strong knowledge of SQL databases

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

You’re entrepreneurial with good business acumen, keen to take ownership and lead projects

You’re collaborative, enjoy problem solving and sharing ideas

What’s in it for you:

As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package:

Salary to £180k

Significant bonus earning potential

Fund performance share

Personal training budget and mentoring

Family friendly benefits that include unlimited emergency backup childcare as well as care for elderly relatives

Various social groups including sports teams

Private healthcare and wellness activities

Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net SQL) 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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Senior DevOps Engineer Leicester – Hybrid (3 days onsite) £65,000–£71,000 DOE – No sponsorship available VIQU have partnered with a large, high-growth UK technology business recognised for its constant innovation and fast-paced engineering culture. The organisation is investing heavily in modern DevOps, cloud transformation, and automation to support the rapid scaling of its digital products. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll join a team that works closely with development and product groups, enabling smooth delivery pipelines, evolving cloud infrastructure, and driving continuous improvement across engineering practices. This is an environment that encourages experimentation, new ideas, and the freedom to reshape how things are done. The Role You'll play a key part in the organisation's transition from on-premise platforms to Azure, ensuring robust CI/CD processes, automated environment builds, and secure, scalable infrastructure. Expect a mix of greenfield innovation and the challenge of modernising legacy systems. Key responsibilities include: Automating build and deployment of Dev/Test/Pre-Prod/Production environments Owning CI/CD development (YAML), automated testing and environment governance Supporting on-prem to Azure migration projects Managing application source code, branching strategies, and repositories Creating secure data refresh processes Working with monitoring tools for diagnostics and performance tuning Setting up IIS/Node.js web servers, NuGet/NPM repos Identifying opportunities to streamline and automate departmental processes Working closely with auditing and security teams to ensure compliance Producing documentation on environments and infrastructure Tech Stack You'll Work With (Core technologies referenced from the JD) Azure Cloud , Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Artifacts, CI/CD) Terraform (IaC) Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker Compose Git, PowerShell, Bash .NET Framework/.NET Core, C#, Node.js, React SQL Server / NoSQL Windows & Linux servers Microservices, DevSecOps tooling (SonarCloud, CrowdStrike) Networking fundamentals This role suits a DevOps engineer who enjoys autonomy, fast-moving environments, and the chance to influence engineering practices at scale. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton via the VIQU IT website. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities, follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment. TPBN1\_UKTJ

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

Perl Developer Certain Advantage are hiring for a Perl Developer based in Stevenage. (Once a month onsite in Stevenage) This role is on an initial 6-month contract basis. The company: We’re working with a leading defence and aerospace organization that designs, develops, and delivers advanced missile systems and related technologies. It supports national and allied armed forces with cutting-edge, integrated solutions across air, land, and sea domains. The role: Code technical publication stylesheets using PERL language Develop database solutions to store and retrieve company information Install and configure information systems to ensure functionality Analysing, planning, and defining data architecture framework, including security, reference data, metadata, and master data Migrate data from legacy systems to new solutions Improve system performance by conducting tests, troubleshooting and integrating new elements Optimize new and current database systems Define security and backup procedures Collaborating with other teams within the organisation to devise and implement data strategies, build models, and assess shareholder needs and goals Provide operational support for Management Information Systems The individual: Proficiency in PERL is essential Proficiency in SQL and C# Experience with data visualization is highly desirable. Proficiency in MS Excel Experience in data modelling, metadata management, data synthesis Experience gathering and analysing system requirements Proven analytical skills Problem-solving attitude Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The department are happy to consider candidates with a mixture of C# and C++ or someone with just C# experience. Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ 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++ Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail. Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills 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

C++ Developer £45,000-£65,000 Cheltenham Hybrid

A market leader in the development and manufacture of trailblazing wireless communications systems based near to Cheltenham.

To support their ever-growing team, they are looking for a C++ Developer to enhance the company s design and development capabilities. You will be joining the company s development team and will be playing an important role in defining next generation radio monitoring software.

Having recently won several high-profile contracts and has ambitious plans for future development. This is an ideal time to join their team and help mould the product development process.

Requirements for this software role:

The successful candidate will have:

• A 2:1 degree or better in an engineering or numerical science discipline
• 2+ years industry experience.
• Proficiency in C++
• Experience of development on Linux
• The role will require clearance so the successful candidate will need to have settled status and a resident of the UK for the last 5 years

Desirable Extras

Experience of any of the following is desirable, but not essential:

• Version control systems (e.g., Git or SVN)
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• High performance computing (HPC)
• Audio processing Databases
• Qt

The successful candidate would be joining an industry leader in Wireless Communications and an ever-growing team of talented engineers. They are prepared to offer £45k-65k per annum based on experienced. If you are interested in this C++ Developer job in Cheltenham, please apply today!

Additionally, if you re interested in any other jobs across C++ in Linux or Windows Based Systems, C++ for embedded products or any other Software related roles please apply.

For more information on this role, or any other jobs across Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Golang Development, C# .net, Mechanical Design, Machine Learning, AI, FPGA, Electronics, Java, Python, Data Science, or Simulation, contact us today.