Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. We are evolving into a more modern, customer-centric, and engineering-led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shifting our focus towards cloud, SaaS/PaaS, and product-centric delivery models, we are creating engineering excellence and empowered teams.

Job Purpose

We are looking for Ruby on Rails Software Engineers to join our Home Finance Product Engineering team, who look after the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities.

Why join us?

• Shape the future of Home Finance - Play a pivotal role in evolving our bespoke Ruby on Rails-based mortgage origination and servicing platform, building modern, resilient and scalable solutions critical to our Home Finance business.
• True empowerment and autonomy - You will work in a stream aligned product team with real influence over how we design, build and operate our applications. You’ll collaborate closely with your Engineering Manager, Product Owner and fellow engineers to deliver outcomes that matter.
• Modern engineering focus - Design, build, test, deploy and support software using agile and DevOps practices. You’ll contribute to automation, CI/CD pipelines and continuous improvement of our route to production.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, deploy and support features on our Ruby on Rails, MySQL and JavaScript based mortgage platform.
• Participate fully in development activities - writing code, reviewing code and releasing changes into production within your product team.
• Work closely with your Product Owner, Engineering Manager and engineering colleagues to deliver secure, stable and scalable solutions that support Home Finance operations and customer outcomes.
• Apply agile and DevOps practices, balancing build and run responsibilities and improving reliability through automation and better engineering practices.
• Build, configure and support automated CI/CD pipelines across all environments up to and including production.
• Ensure deliverables meet Canada Life engineering standards and best practice, measured through OKRs, KRIs and engineering guardrails.
• Contribute to risk management, security, monitoring and troubleshooting in line with company, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Take ownership of your learning path, continuously building skills that benefit your team and platforms.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Technical

• Ruby on Rails experience building MVC applications and APIs.
• Relational SQL databases (e.g. MySQL), including schema design, performance considerations and effective querying.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals including design, analysis, testing, code quality and secure coding.
• Experience designing, building, testing, deploying and supporting software using agile and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Understanding of cloud platforms, particularly Azure; experience with GCP is also valuable.
• Awareness of security practices, monitoring and troubleshooting in production environments.

Desirable

• Experience with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Exposure to containerisation and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in regulated financial services or mortgage origination/administration systems.

How you work

• Strong teamwork, communication and problem solving skills, able to collaborate across cross functional teams.
• Comfortable working within an agile development methodology and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Ability to plan and organise your work, prioritising effectively and taking responsibility for quality and integrity.
• Good judgement in problem solving and decision-making, able to identify root causes and propose pragmatic solutions.
• A mindset of continuous learning and staying up to date with evolving technologies and industry trends.

Benefits of working at Canada Life

We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that’s regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development.

How we work at Canada Life

Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward.

We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That’s why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop.

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus.

“At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all.” Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK

We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you.

£40000-60000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Java Developer Newcastle - 3 days on site £40,000 - £60,000 + bonus A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Java Developer to join a growing engineering function delivering secure, scalable services for major public sector and enterprise programmes. This is a hands on development role suited to someone with strong Java fundamentals and a desire to build high quality software in a highly regulated environment. What you’ll be doing: • Designing and developing Java services using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot • Building modular, maintainable microservices aligned to enterprise and security standards • Working with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and SonarQube • Collaborating with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy into secure cloud environments • Applying software engineering best practices (TDD/BDD, branching strategy, code quality) • Contributing to agile ceremonies and working closely with technical leads and testers Key Skills & Experience • 2+ years’ experience as a Java Developer (5+ f • Strong Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot development skills • Exposure to microservices, modern APIs, and cloud based delivery • Understanding of secure engineering principles and modern DevOps practices • Ability to operate in agile, collaborative engineering teams • Must be SC Clearable (minimum 5 years continuous UK residency) • Experience with AWS or other public cloud platforms • Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) The Package: • £40,000 - £60,000 base salary • Bonus scheme • Pension • Medical cover To hear more about the Java Developer opportunity, get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade. Reference: AMC/CSM/JVD Postcode: NE1 1AD #cosm TPBN1_UKTJ

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

Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen

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

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced HPC Engineer to support the design, implementation and ongoing operation of high-performance computing platforms with a strong Linux system/administration background.

As a HPC engineer you will be responsible for maintaining and optimising infrastructure, providing technical assistance to our user community ensuring reliable, secure and efficient system performance. You will manage and maintain HPC environments including compute nodes, storage and interconnects. The role involves close collaboration within your team and wider stakeholders across the organisation. You will also engage with wider multi-national and multi-cultured teams to drive capability development cross functionally.

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

What we’re looking for from you:

• Strong Linux system administration skills (installation, configuration, patching and troubleshooting)
• Experience of HPC job schedulers and workload managers e.g., SLURM
• Understanding of HPC interconnects such as InfiniBand and cluster networking
• Knowledge of HPC storage systems such as GPFS, NFS
• Familiarity with compilers, libraries and parallel programming models
• Scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible) for administration and monitoring
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Knowledge of containerisation and virtualisation for HPC (Singularity/Apptainer, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong knowledge of data security practices within HPC environments.
• Strong communication skills to provide efficient user support and liaising with vendors.
• Knowledge of IT service management and governance frameworks such as ITIL to follow incident, change and request processes.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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

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

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

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Full-Stack Developer

Various levels from £550-£675/day Inside IR-35

Remote (possible occasional travel to Bristol)

Active SC mandatory

We’re looking for a developer who can work confidently across modern engineering practices and contribute effectively to a collaborative team environment for a client working in the UK Secure Government sector.

Key technical skills:

Agile methodologies

Python and API development

CI/CD with Jenkins

ReactJS, Git, SQL

Docker and Neo4j

Strong database design ability

You’ll be a supportive team player with good communication skills, comfortable working across the full development lifecycle and contributing to a fast moving engineering setup.

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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Lead Software Engineer - MongoDB / Node.js / JavaScript

As a Lead Engineer, youll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the product. Youll guide a talented squad of engineers, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that directly impact thousands of users.

This is a hands-on leadership role where youll balance technical excellence with mentorship, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

What Youll Be DoingTechnical Leadership

• Set the technical direction and lead architectural decision-making
• Mentor and support junior and senior engineers
• Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering best practices

Backend Engineering

• Build and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs
• Design and optimise MongoDB database solutions
• Improve and maintain existing backend infrastructure
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust solutions

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful customer outcomes
• Participate in technical interviews and help grow the engineering team
• Drive improvements in processes, tooling, and development practices

Core Technical Skills

Youll thrive if you have experience with:

• MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation, performance tuning)
• Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem
• Express.js and/or Fastify
• RESTful API design
• AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Microservices architecture
• Testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Mocha, etc.)
• CI/CD pipelines & DevOps practices
• GitHub workflows
• Observability tools (e.g., DataDog)
• Docker / Kubernetes

Tech Stack Youll Be Working With

• Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Express.js, Fastify
• MongoDB
• AWS
• Vue.js, Nuxt.js

Nice to Have AI Experience

Not essential, but a big bonus:

• Integrating AI/ML models
• Working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
• Prompt engineering
• AI workflow tools (LangChain, Flowise)
• Building internal AI automation tools

Benefits

This company genuinely invests in its people. Youll enjoy:

• Remote-first working with offices in London, Manchester
• Flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown days
• Option to purchase an extra week off

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!

• Head of Software Engineering
• Exeter, Devon (Hybrid-Working)
• Market Rates
• Plus an excellent company benefits package (including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Private Healthcare, Bonuses, Pension, etc.)

Skills and Experience:

• Proven leadership experience leading a multidisciplinary technology function encompassing software development (Backend/Cloud) and preferably hardware/firmware engineering.
• Extensive experience successfully driving large-scale architectural transformation and modernisation projects (eg, monolithic to microservices, Legacy stack replacement, etc.).
• Expertise in cloud-native, scalable system design within a high-throughput, low-latency environment, preferably telematics/IoT.
• Deep understanding of modern web and mobile architecture, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) and serverless patterns.
• Demonstrable ability to set and enforce high standards for code quality, technical documentation and development practices.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring technical managers and managing a large engineering budget.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executives.
• An understanding of my client’s current technology stack (PHP, React and Native Mobile) and experience migrating off similar platforms.
• Experience with Python and the AWS ecosystem (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.).
• Must have recent experience working with and to ISO 9001 or ISO 27001 standards.
• Familiarity with test-driven design methodologies (TDD).

The Opportunity:

In this high-profile, high-impact, strategic role you will be the senior technical authority driving my client’s strategic evolution towards a scalable, software-first SaaS platform.

The successful post-holder will hold responsibility for the entire digital ecosystem (across the Web, Mobile and Cloud technologies), ensuring their technical vision aggressively pursues software-led growth, while continuing to improve the hardware solution which remains their core business offering.

The Head of Software Engineering will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, encompassing Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Hardware, DevOps and Quality Assurance; fostering a culture of technical rigour that integrates software agility with the continued evolution of their core technology-stack.

Applications:

Please contact John Noonan here at ISR to learn more about our client who are continuing to grow and dominate their sector here in the UK with their expertise and range of technology products?

Hybrid (near Haywards Heath, West Sussex)
~£75,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Join a next-generation data centre and HPC organisation, working with cutting-edge Linux infrastructure. This hands-on senior role suits an experienced Linux Engineer who wants to own complex systems, shape new technology, and occasionally step up as Deputy Lead.

The Role

• Deliver Linux-based projects end-to-end: scope, proof-of-concept, implementation, and optimisation.
• Provide 3rd-line (expert-level) support across high-performance and virtualised environments.
• Research and integrate new technologies - including GPU compute, automation, and immersion cooling.
• Lead stand-ups and updates when deputising for leadership, ensuring clear stakeholder communication.
• Mentor and collaborate with a technically strong, close-knit team.

About You

• Solid Linux administration and engineering skills (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu).
• Experience across HPC, clustering, or complex multi-node systems.
• Skills with Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenStack, and scripting (Bash/Python).
• Confident communicator; able to present, lead discussions, and drive improvements.
• Ready to step into a leadership/deputy position while remaining hands-on technically.

Why Join

• Technically challenging, high-autonomy environment.
• Exposure to next-gen infrastructure projects and innovation.
• Supportive global team with real scope to influence.

Hybrid role | Offices near Haywards Heath (West Sussex)
Commutable from Crawley, Horsham, Worthing, Uckfield, and South London.
Visa sponsorship available for candidates already living and working in the UK with UK experience.

Apply now to take the next step in your Linux career and influence the future of HPC operations.

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Role: DevOps Engineer
Location: Crewe (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a growing technology team building a feature-rich platform supporting the fast-moving Electric Vehicle (EV) sector.

This is a hands-on role working within a collaborative, high-performing environment, where you’ll be responsible for improving deployment automation, scaling infrastructure, enhancing reliability, and driving best practices across modern DevOps tooling and processes.

The team is working at pace on a platform with rapidly evolving requirements, offering excellent scope for innovation, ownership, and technical progression.

The Role

As a DevOps Engineer, you will:

Build and maintain deployment automation across a large application portfolio

Deliver infrastructure provisioning and scaling using IaC (Cloud Development Kit or Terraform)

Support application configuration, optimisation, and migration into high-availability setups

Manage database deployments and contribute to performance planning

Carry out load testing, capacity planning, and performance monitoring

Investigate incidents, resolve issues, and improve system reliability

Work closely with developers using modern CI/CD workflows and container orchestration

This role reports into the Development Manager and can be office-based or hybrid (3 days per week onsite in Crewe).

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

Strong AWS experience - EC2, EKS, RDS, Aurora, networking, and cost optimisation

Confident with building & deploying C# / .NET applications

Experience with NuGet package management in CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code experience using CDK or Terraform

CI/CD experience with AWS CodePipeline or GitLab CI/CD

Solid Linux administration skills

Docker and Kubernetes experience

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP

Knowledge of security best practice for web application deployments

Experience with monitoring & logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)

Web application firewall experience (AWS WAF, Cloudflare)

Desirable

PostgreSQL and MSSQL administration

Azure cloud services

KongHQ / AWS API Gateway

Azure DevOps

CloudFront and other CDNs

SSL certificate management, configuration hardening, domain setup

Performance tuning and load testing

Experience with pipeline-based mobile app builds / remote Mac builders

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Pension & life assurance

Employee fuel card scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Employee assistance programme

Wellness and healthcare services

Cycle to work scheme

Free breakfast onsite

Modern purpose-built office with gym, café and bar

If you’re an experienced DevOps Engineer looking to make a real impact on scalable, cloud-driven platforms in the EV and sustainability space, click apply now

Bristol - Hybrid 3 days per week onsite

ARCA Resourcing is excited to be recruiting for an IT Systems Engineer on behalf of an innovative and rapidly growing engineering company that is revolutionising the automotive and motorsport simulator industry. With cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence, our client delivers state-of-the-art motion simulation solutions to high-profile customers in motorsport and vehicle development.

IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER / IT SUPPORT ENGINEER - AZURE, SERVERS, OFFICE 365

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated IT Systems Engineer to support the development, deployment and monitoring of advanced motion generation technology used by industry-leading customers worldwide. This is a highly collaborative role, working across engineering, software, and production teams to build robust IT systems while enhancing security, reliability and pace of development.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of real-time simulation technology in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specify, source and manage specialist IT hardware for applications including:
• Real-time simulation hardware
• Edge computing hardware
• Compute resources
• Servers
• Improve quality and reliability across existing specialist IT systems, including:
• Pipeline build agents
• Hardware-in-the-loop testing systems
• Simulation compute resources
• Manage network configurations to ensure secure and reliable performance of:
• Image generator graphics PCs
• Database and deployment services
• Package repositories
• Collaborate with IT suppliers to design and implement secure IT systems across multiple sites
• Support and integrate modern software platforms to enable fast and robust software development and deployment
• Manage software licensing
• Work directly with customers to integrate motion generation systems and associated IT hardware safely and efficiently on site

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong sense of ownership and enthusiasm for delivering high-quality systems
• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure in complex technical environments
• Solid understanding of network security and edge device management
• Servers
• Azure DevOps
• Experience with Microsoft services including Office 365, Azure Portal and Azure Active Directory
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment platforms

Desirable:

• Linux
• Jira
• Docker

This is an excellent opportunity for an IT professional who thrives in technically demanding environments and enjoys working at the intersection of hardware, software and advanced engineering systems.

To apply, please click the link for immediate consideration

Software Engineer II Hybrid: Manchester (1 day a week) Inside IR35: £500 Duration: 6 months Tech Stack: Java / Spring Boot, SQL Server, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Node.js/Python and SSIS experience is a bonus. A technology‑driven team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer II to support the design, build and operation of backend services within a financial data environment. This role is ideal for someone who values strong engineering practices, autonomy, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will help develop and operate backend systems that deliver accurate, timely financial data to critical enterprise processes. The role includes hands-on development, production support, and ensuring compliance with key regulatory frameworks such as SOX and GDPR/PII. Java / Spring Boot Python & Node.js Microsoft SQL Server, SQL optimisation SSIS (bonus) AWS Kubernetes, Docker CI/CD tooling Infrastructure as Code (TypeScript, AWS CDK) Exposure to Apache Spark is a plusIf this sounds like you, please apply. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Role: DevOps Engineer
Location: Crewe (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a growing technology team building a feature-rich platform supporting the fast-moving Electric Vehicle (EV) sector.

This is a hands-on role working within a collaborative, high-performing environment, where you’ll be responsible for improving deployment automation, scaling infrastructure, enhancing reliability, and driving best practices across modern DevOps tooling and processes.

The team is working at pace on a platform with rapidly evolving requirements, offering excellent scope for innovation, ownership, and technical progression.

The Role

As a DevOps Engineer, you will:

• Build and maintain deployment automation across a large application portfolio
• Deliver infrastructure provisioning and scaling using IaC (Cloud Development Kit or Terraform)
• Support application configuration, optimisation, and migration into high-availability setups
• Manage database deployments and contribute to performance planning
• Carry out load testing, capacity planning, and performance monitoring
• Investigate incidents, resolve issues, and improve system reliability
• Work closely with developers using modern CI/CD workflows and container orchestration

This role reports into the Development Manager and can be office-based or hybrid (3 days per week onsite in Crewe).

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong AWS experience - EC2, EKS, RDS, Aurora, networking, and cost optimisation
• Confident with building & deploying C# / .NET applications
• Experience with NuGet package management in CI/CD
• Infrastructure as Code experience using CDK or Terraform
• CI/CD experience with AWS CodePipeline or GitLab CI/CD
• Solid Linux administration skills
• Docker and Kubernetes experience
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP
• Knowledge of security best practice for web application deployments
• Experience with monitoring & logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Web application firewall experience (AWS WAF, Cloudflare)

Desirable

• PostgreSQL and MSSQL administration
• Azure cloud services
• KongHQ / AWS API Gateway
• Azure DevOps
• CloudFront and other CDNs
• SSL certificate management, configuration hardening, domain setup
• Performance tuning and load testing
• Experience with pipeline-based mobile app builds / remote Mac builders

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension & life assurance
• Employee fuel card scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellness and healthcare services
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free breakfast onsite
• Modern purpose-built office with gym, caf and bar

If you’re an experienced DevOps Engineer looking to make a real impact on scalable, cloud-driven platforms in the EV and sustainability space, click apply now.

Senior Backend Engineer (PHP)

• OOP, PHP, MySQL, TDD

• Fareham, Hampshire. This is an in office role.

• Salary circa 60,000 plus benefits

An exciting new opportunity for a Senior Backend Engineer to join an entrepreneurial business based in Fareham.

Working within a dedicated LAMP environment and reporting to the project manager, you will be helping to plan and develop the product and its internal driven websites, data migration and help with support and maintenance of security and storage services.

This innovative technology company have several brands specialising in a variety of high tech solutions including security, data backup and cloud storage platforms. You will be using latest release PHP and web technology including XHTML, CSS, jQuery and Agile/Scum methodology.

The work is aimed at more back end development with an emphasis on Agile processes, systems optimisation, TDD and embracing modern development practices. The company also uses PHPUnit / Selenium to ensure high standards of development.

Desired skill set that includes:

• OOP
• PHP5+
• MySQL
• Git

Beneficial Skills:

• Kubernetes
• Google Cloud / AWS
• Docker
• Load Balancing
• TDD
• Code Review

The company offer an unrivalled volume of new projects, Greenfield development and the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the sharpest developers in the area.

On top of a competitive salary the company offer some fantastic financial and lifestyle benefits including; free access to local gym and health spa, onsite chef (free cooked breakfast & lunch!), childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, pension, BUPA healthcare.

To be considered for this position please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job title: Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Responsible to: Autonomy & Control Director

Liaison with: All Kraken staff, sub-contractors, customers, and suppliers

Role overview: To lead the software development of a high-level autonomy capability to be deployed to all Kraken autonomous vehicles. This is a diverse R&D-led role covering vessel guidance, mission frameworks and behaviours, obstacle avoidance, and other high-level capabilities including modern AI techniques.

Most development will require strong expertise with C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, DDS, and embedded Linux environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising autonomy algorithms and systems in both experimental and production settings. You should be comfortable handling complex workloads across R&D, prototyping, and mission-critical production deployments.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of high-level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles.
• Design and optimise algorithms for obstacle avoidance, path planning, and mission-level autonomy.
• Work extensively with ROS2, DDS, and Linux-based systems to develop robust autonomy software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including perception, navigation, and hardware engineers, to integrate autonomy solutions.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code using C++ and Python.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of autonomy software in both simulated and real-world environments.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and researchers.
• Balance R&D experimentation with production-level software deployment and optimisation.

PERSON SPECIFICIATION

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Extensive experience in C++, with a focus on software architecture and algorithms.
• Strong understanding of autonomous system design, including motion planning, state estimation, and behaviour-based control.
• Experience working with Linux, including system-level debugging and performance tuning.
• Solid knowledge of real-time systems, distributed computing, and middleware communication frameworks.
• Experience developing and deploying software in an R&D and production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and iterate on autonomy algorithms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical ideas clearly.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Proven expertise in ROS or ROS2 and/or DDS based systems, Python.
• Experience with sensor fusion techniques (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, IMUs).
• Knowledge of deep learning-based perception for autonomous systems.
• Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, CARLA, or Unreal Engine.
• Familiarity with real-time and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-based robotics and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with PX4 and MAVLink based flight control systems.
• Previous work in the defence, aerospace, or maritime autonomy sectors.

Key behaviours that align with our commitment to excellence, collaboration and efficiency within the workplace:

• To be punctual and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Clearly convey ideas and information while actively listening to others.
• Work well with colleagues to achieve common goals and support team members as needed.
• Identify issues and develop practical solutions in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high standard of conduct, respecting confidentiality and addressing challenges respectfully.
• Ensure work is accurate, thorough and free from errors through careful review.
• Take ownership of tasks, following through on commitments.
• Maintain professionalism in client interactions.

General accountabilities and responsibilities:

• To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role
• To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role
• To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times
• To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines
• To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or authorised representative
• To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness

Health & Safety responsibilities:

• To ensure that the working area is a clean and a safe environment in compliance with the best practice and health and safety policies
• To ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date and all guards and interlocks are working and in place
• To act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and Health and Safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others
• To report any potential Health and safety hazards or violations to your line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager
• To ensure any PPE or work wear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear and then reported when replacements required

About the Role This role is the senior technical authority driving Lightfoot’s strategic evolution towards a scalable, software-first SaaS platform. It holds responsibility for the entire digital ecosystem (Web, Mobile, Cloud), ensuring our technical vision aggressively pursues software-led growth while continuing to improve the hardware solution which remains our core offering. It exists to champion technical excellence and lead the architectural transformation towards unified, platform-agnostic software solutions. This role is pivotal in unlocking high-impact, customer-centric outcomes to support sustained ~20% year-on-year growth. Acting as a key partner to the Technology Director and the Head of Delivery, you will oversee all engineering disciplines, ensuring technical solutions are scalable cloud-native, robust, and secure by design. The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, encompassing Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Hardware, DevOps, and QA; Fostering a culture of technical rigour that integrates software agility with the continued evolution of our core device technology. Salary: £75,000-£90,000 depending on experience, plus company bonus, 20% long-term incentive plan and competitive benefits Hybrid: ideally 1-2 days in the office Key Responsibilities Technical Vision & Architecture Strategy Own the technical strategy, architecture roadmap, and technology selection process Act as a recognised expert in SaaS architecture and platform engineering, providing hands-on technical leadership and the ability to directly influence and steer design decisions. Including at code, API, and systems-integration level where required Lead the transition from the current web (PHP/React), mobile (PHP/Native) toward a unified, platform-agnostic system Ensure all new and existing systems are designed for high scalability, security, and low latency, particularly within the telematics and IoT domain Champion innovation by exploring new technologies and modern engineering practices to drive technical maturity and competitive advantage Engineering & Quality Leadership Oversee all software, cloud, and hardware engineering functions, ensuring alignment to best practices (e.g., CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Automated Testing). Provide strategic leadership to the Hardware function, ensuring the proprietary device, firmware, and embedded software development meet quality standards and integrate seamlessly with the cloud platform. Define, measure, and manage key engineering metrics (e.g., system stability, deployment frequency, mean time to recovery) to drive continuous improvement in engineering velocity and quality. Ensure the implementation of best practices for secure data transmission and storage, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Team Management & Development Provide coaching, career development, and performance management to elevate the capability of the engineering organization and build high-performing teams. Foster a culture of technical rigor, collaboration, accountability, and trust. Work with the Head of Delivery to resource teams efficiently, ensuring clear alignment between technical capacity and the project roadmap. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance Act as the primary technical point of contact, ensuring alignment between Engineering, Delivery, Product, and the wider business. Participate in system architecture discussions and Agile development processes to enhance software quality. Ensure risks, issues, and technical dependencies are surfaced early and addressed effectively. What we are looking for Essential Proven leadership experience leading a multidisciplinary technology function encompassing software development (Backend/Cloud) and preferably hardware/firmware exposure. Extensive experience successfully driving large-scale architectural transformation and modernization projects (e.g., monolithic to microservices, legacy stack replacement). Expertise in cloud-native, scalable system design within a high-throughput, low-latency environment, preferably telematics/IoT. Deep understanding of modern web and mobile architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless patterns. Demonstrable ability to set and enforce high standards for code quality, technical documentation, and development practices. Proven experience in leading and mentoring technical managers and managing a large engineering budget. Excellent stakeholder and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executives. Beneficial Familiarity with the current Lightfoot tech stack (PHP, React, Native Mobile) and experience migrating off similar platforms. Experience with Python and the AWS ecosystem (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.). Familiarity with ISO 9001 or ISO 27001 standards. Familiarity with test-driven design methodologies. Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline. Able to simplify complexity and communicate with clarity. Customer- and value-oriented mindset. Positive, personable, and capable of building strong relationships across the organisation. REF-(Apply online only)

Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer
Remote
60,000 - 80,000 + Private Healthcare & Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mid-to-Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer to join a start-up in a role where you will play a major part in future developments.

This company is a Series A startup, breaking down barriers and making the world more accessible for everyone. Originally founded within the UK transport sector, they have developed award-winning, innovative solutions that prioritise dignity, safety, and inclusion for millions of users.

In this varied role, you will move beyond feature development to focus on the stability, performance, and observability of the core Rails ecosystem. You will act as a trusted backend partner for Product and Platform teams, stabilising third-party integrations, improving background job efficiency, and utilising architectural documentation like C4 models to ensure long-term scalability.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Ruby on Rails developer with deep expertise in PostgreSQL and background processing via Sidekiq and Redis. You should be highly proficient in building RESTful APIs, managing JSON serialisation, and implementing secure authentication methods like JWT or SSO. Beyond coding, you will possess knowledge of Docker and AWS, alongside the communication skills required to translate complex technical risks into clear operational priorities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led business during a period of international scaling. You will have the autonomy to own multiple backend systems, reduce operational risk across global integrations, and play a pivotal role in shaping the architectural future of a platform recognised for its excellence in accessibility and safety.

The Role:

• Lead the evolution of core Ruby on Rails operational platforms.
• Optimise PostgreSQL performance and Sidekiq background job efficiency.
• Manage secure third-party integrations and RESTful API design.
• Partner with Platform teams on AWS and CI/CD reliability.

The Person:

• Deep experience with Ruby on Rails and OOP.
• Expert in PostgreSQL tuning and complex query optimisation.
• Proficient with Docker, AWS, and containerised deployment workflows.
• Strong communicator, capable of leading production incident responses.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

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

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

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

Milton Keynes - first few days for training then 1 site visit a month
6 Months Contract

550 per day

We are looking for an experienced C# Software Engineer to join the team and support us on our journey in transforming our application landscape to provide a modern, cloud hosted finance platform.

This exciting opportunity offers the chance for you to work for a fantastic brand and to help shape our digital future.

About the role

As a key part of the scrum team, you will help to shape the company’s core products, working on green and brownfield solutions using the latest technologies.

You will play an important role in the product lifecycle, contributing to design, from development through to delivery.

About you

We are looking for a good communicator and strong team player with skills aligned to our tech stack. We would expect you to have strong experience in most of the following:

Tech Stack

• C# .Net Core
• Typescript
• React
• Web API
• Kubernetes / Docker
• AWS / Azure
• GIT
• SQL / NoSQL

Working Principles

• REST
• SOLID
• TDD
• Agile / SCRUM
• CI / CD
• DevOps

Job title: Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Responsible to: Autonomy & Control Director

Liaison with: All Kraken staff, sub-contractors, customers, and suppliers

Role overview: To lead the software development of a high-level autonomy capability to be deployed to all Kraken autonomous vehicles. This is a diverse R&D-led role covering vessel guidance, mission frameworks and behaviours, obstacle avoidance, and other high-level capabilities including modern AI techniques.

Most development will require strong expertise with C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, DDS, and embedded Linux environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising autonomy algorithms and systems in both experimental and production settings. You should be comfortable handling complex workloads across R&D, prototyping, and mission-critical production deployments.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of high-level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles.
• Design and optimise algorithms for obstacle avoidance, path planning, and mission-level autonomy.
• Work extensively with ROS2, DDS, and Linux-based systems to develop robust autonomy software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including perception, navigation, and hardware engineers, to integrate autonomy solutions.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code using C++ and Python.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of autonomy software in both simulated and real-world environments.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and researchers.
• Balance R&D experimentation with production-level software deployment and optimisation.

PERSON SPECIFICIATION

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Extensive experience in C++, with a focus on software architecture and algorithms.
• Strong understanding of autonomous system design, including motion planning, state estimation, and behaviour-based control.
• Experience working with Linux, including system-level debugging and performance tuning.
• Solid knowledge of real-time systems, distributed computing, and middleware communication frameworks.
• Experience developing and deploying software in an R&D and production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and iterate on autonomy algorithms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical ideas clearly.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Proven expertise in ROS or ROS2 and/or DDS based systems, Python.
• Experience with sensor fusion techniques (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, IMUs).
• Knowledge of deep learning-based perception for autonomous systems.
• Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, CARLA, or Unreal Engine.
• Familiarity with real-time and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-based robotics and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with PX4 and MAVLink based flight control systems.
• Previous work in the defence, aerospace, or maritime autonomy sectors.

Key behaviours that align with our commitment to excellence, collaboration and efficiency within the workplace:

• To be punctual and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Clearly convey ideas and information while actively listening to others.
• Work well with colleagues to achieve common goals and support team members as needed.
• Identify issues and develop practical solutions in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high standard of conduct, respecting confidentiality and addressing challenges respectfully.
• Ensure work is accurate, thorough and free from errors through careful review.
• Take ownership of tasks, following through on commitments.
• Maintain professionalism in client interactions.

General accountabilities and responsibilities:

• To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role
• To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role
• To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times
• To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines
• To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or authorised representative
• To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness

Health & Safety responsibilities:

• To ensure that the working area is a clean and a safe environment in compliance with the best practice and health and safety policies
• To ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date and all guards and interlocks are working and in place
• To act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and Health and Safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others
• To report any potential Health and safety hazards or violations to your line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager
• To ensure any PPE or work wear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear and then reported when replacements required

Lead a Complete Technology Transformation

Drive the strategic evolution from legacy systems to a scalable, cloud-native SaaS platform at a rapidly growing technology company with 20% year-on-year growth.

You’ll have complete freedom to reshape both technology choices and team structure as the senior technical authority in this ambitious, forward-thinking organisation.

About the Company

Scaling, recently invested into technology company experiencing sustained growth and ready for their next phase of technical evolution.

What You’ll Be Doing

Acting as a key partner to the Technology Director and the Head of Delivery, you will oversee all software engineering disciplines, ensuring technical solutions are scalable cloud-native, robust, and secure by design.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, encompassing Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Hardware, DevOps, and QA. Foster a culture of technical rigour that integrates software agility with the continued evolution of the core technology.

What You’ll Need

• Proven leadership, with experience leading a multidisciplinary technology function encompassing software development
• Extensive experience successfully driving large-scale architectural transformation and modernisation projects (e.g., monolithic to microservices, legacy stack replacement)
• Expertise in cloud-native, scalable system design
• Deep understanding of modern web and mobile architecture, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless patterns

Role Details

Job title: Head of Software Development. May also be known as: Software Development Manager, or Head of Software Engineering.

Location: Southwest England. Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Torquay all reasonable. We are relaxed about office time / home time, but think to be effective in this role, you’ll need to be able to spend a good amount of time in the office; certainly, toward the beginning of your tenure. 1 day a week in office, preferably 2, with flexibility coming when your team and you are comfortable.

Salary: £85K - £90K Basic + Bonus + LTIP + Benefits package

Ready to lead a complete technology transformation and make your mark as a key senior figure? Please apply now for this excellent career opportunity.

Make an Impact with Technology That Matters Imagine building software that millions of people rely on to receive critical information. You will be shaping a platform that supports government bodies, national institutions, and education services, helping deliver communications efficiently, securely, and ethically. Right now, a brand-new platform is being built from scratch, and this is your chance to influence its architecture, technology choices, and future direction. You will be joining at the perfect moment to make your mark. What You Will Do \* Shape the architecture of a next-generation SaaS platform \* Build robust microservices that scale and perform \* Develop in .NET and C# on the backend \* Create intuitive, high-performing frontends with React and TypeScript \* Deploy cloud-native solutions in Azure \* Collaborate closely with senior technical leadership, helping set engineering standards \* See your work directly impact real-world public sector users \* You will take ownership, make decisions that matter, and help define how the platform evolves. Why You Will Love This Role \* You will influence a product from day one, your ideas and decisions will shape the future \* You will work on meaningful projects that make public sector communications more reliable, efficient, and ethical \* You will have autonomy once onboarded, with flexibility to work remotely \* You will be part of a small, collaborative team where your input is heard and valued \* You will learn and grow alongside highly experienced technical leadership What You Bring \* Deep experience in .NET/C# and building backend services \* Strong React skills, with a solid understanding of its fundamentals \* Experience designing or contributing to microservices architectures \* Confidence in containerisation (Docker) and cloud-native solutions (Azure) \* A solid grasp of SOLID principles, clean architecture, and maintainable code Bonus if you have worked in SaaS, public sector systems, or scalable high-availability platforms. How You Will Start Month 1 – Office-Based in Epsom \* Weeks 1–2: Immerse yourself in the product and business, meet the team, and understand the roadmap \* Weeks 3–4: Start hands-on development, working closely with the CTO, gradually taking ownership and ramping up at a pace that suits you After onboarding: \* Work remotely with flexible arrangements \* Required office attendance once every 3-week sprint (Mondays) \* Take full ownership of your work and influence the platform All recent hires have been fully productive within the first month. You can too. Who You Are You are someone who: \* Wants to build things properly from the ground up \* Loves solving complex technical challenges \* Cares about clean, maintainable architecture \* Wants your work to have visible, real-world impact \* Thrives in a collaborative team but can work autonomously \* Are happy to travel to Epsom, particularly during the first month for onboarding and induction \* Has the right to work in the UK (please note that visa sponsorship is not available) If you want more than just another job and want to help shape a platform that matters, this is the role for you

Python Software Engineer with strong container orchestration and a passion for machine learning is sought by a high growth scale up based near Cheltenham.

Working at the forefront of defence and national security innovation this Python Software Engineer will work within a collaborative engineering function to build bleeding edge AI/ ML enabled software solutions that keep millions of people safe.

This role would suit software engineers with experience working in an R&D/ innovation focussed environment who are looking for more end to end project exposure and fast track progression opportunity

This Python Software Engineer based near Cheltenham should have most of the following key skills:

• Solid Python engineering skills
• Containerisation (docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid general Machine learning skills - PyTorch,Tensorflow etc
• NoSQL database experience
• Experience working in R&D or innovation focused engineering teams would be a plus
• Front end skills would be useful - Angular, React etc
• An active SC clearance would be a plus but not essential

This Python Software Engineer will receive

• Starting salary of up to £75,000
• Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office)
• Extensive personal development scheme
• 25 days holiday
• 10% private pension scheme
• Bonus
• Private healthcare
• Truly autonomous, collaborative culture with extensive growth potential
• Regular remuneration reviews

So if you are a Python Software Engineer who wants to join a market leading business with innovation at its core please apply now to be considered

Cheltenham - Hybrid - Permanent
Research & development, generative AI, machine learning, LLM, Python, NoSQL, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Docker, Kubernetes

Position: Forward Deployed Engineer (B2)
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Permanent position

Job Requirements

• Experience building GenAI applications, including RAG, multi-agent systems, fine-tuning, etc., with tools such as LangChain, LangGraph etc.
• Clear understanding of Model Context Protocols, A2A Protocols, Agent Developeer Kit and working experience with LLMs
• Expertise in deploying production grade GenAI solutions, including evaluation and optimizations; Machine Learning deployments on AWS, Azure or GCP
• Extensive hands-on data science experience, leveraging machine learning and data science tools (i.e., pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, etc.)
• Experience with DevOps tools: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub/GitLab, GitOps, GitHub Actions, Jira, Jenkins, CircleCI, Datadog, Slack.
• Graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Operations Research, etc.) or equivalent practical experience
• Experience communicating and/or teaching technical concepts to non-technical and technical audiences alike
• 5+ years of engineering and technical deployment experience in a customer-facing set up
• Should scoped and delivered complex systems in rapid and ambiguous environments
• Delivered production-grade code across frontend and backend using Python, JavaScript, or similar stacks
• Understand how AI model behaviour affects product experience
• Communicate clearly with engineers, product teams, and customer stakeholders
• Flag risks early and seek attention as per the severity

Key responsibilities:

• Help clients integrate and adopt the offerings; demonstrate the impact / outcomes the offerings commited such as KPI improvements and help client succeed
• Embed within the client landscape, understand their domain and co-develop solutions with the core product engineering teams
• Own technical delivery across multiple deployments from prototype to stable release
• Build bespoke AI and transformative agentic AI solutions
• Technical debugging and root cause analysis
• Rapid prototyping
• Implement and administer best practices