About the Software Engineer Role

A global, market-leading intralogistics company is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their growing team. This role offers an excellent benefits package, including:

Remote working

25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy and sell holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Outstanding learning and development opportunities

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Providing technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other developers

Demonstrating strong technical depth across all stages of the software development lifecycle

Providing 2 nd level technical support including customer changes and bug fixes

Leading the delivery of software changes to customer sites

Designing and creating solutions using established software frameworks

Building robust solutions using Java and Oracle back-end technologies to deliver warehouse management systems

Confidently analysing and working from technical documentation and specifications

Requirements

To be successful as a Software Engineer, you will need:

A BSc / HND / HNC in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or a related discipline

A minimum of 5 years experience working with Java

Experience with software frameworks and relational databases

Strong experience with Oracle databases, SQL development, and Hibernate

Hands-on experience using Eclipse

Ideally, background experience within intralogistics, manufacturing, logistics, automation, or e-commerce environments

Confidence in your technical ability, with the capability to analyse documentation and lead development activity

Strong leadership skills with the ability to hit the ground running

This role would suit a Software Developer, Java Developer, Senior Software Developer, Software Developer Team Leader, Backend Developer, Full Stack Developer, Senior Backend Developer, Senior Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer, Java Engineer, Senior Software Engineer

About Us:

Wills Consultants is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering, finance and office professionals. Wills Consultants has an extensive client base that ranges from the thriving SME sector through to national and international PLCs.

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Up to £475/day Outside IR35 London 2 days per week in Office We are seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer with deep expertise in Agentic AI, Large Language Models, NLP, GenAI pipelines, cloud ML platforms, and vector-based retrieval systems . This is an opportunity to join an advanced AI team building next-generation intelligent systems, multi-agent applications, and high-scale GenAI microservices. You will design, deploy, and optimise production-grade AI/ML systems powering millions of customer interactions. You will work across Python, cloud-native architectures, vector search, RAG frameworks, orchestration engines, and multi-agent systems , shaping AI capabilities that transform how organisations interact, automate, and understand their customers. Key Responsibilities AI / LLM / Agentic Engineering Design, build, and optimise agentic AI systems using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, Vertex AI Agent Builder, Bedrock Agents, AgentKit, CrewAI , and custom orchestration. Build LLM-powered applications using models including GPT-4o/5, Llama3, Claude, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Bard , and enterprise-grade LLM deployments. Implement RAG and CAG architectures using Pinecone, OpenSearch, Google GenAI Search , and custom vector stores. Engineer domain-tuned embeddings using ADA-002, Gecko, Word2Vec, BERT, Sentence Encoder, and topic modelling. AI/ML Pipelines & MLOps Develop scalable AI/ML microservices using Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), and CI/CD-driven automation. Build and enhance pipelines for model evaluation, bias/drift detection, real-time inference, and monitoring . Optimise inference latency for high-volume, near-real-time applications such as transcript and behavioural analysis. NLP & Applied Machine Learning Apply text clustering, N-gram analytics, sentiment modelling, intent classification, and summarisation for insight extraction. Refine conversational intent taxonomies and behavioural models for more accurate AI assistant interactions. Data Engineering & Cloud Integration Use cloud services including SageMaker, Azure ML Studio, Vertex AI for training, deployment, and monitoring. Manage datasets using GCP Cloud Storage and implement secure, compliant data workflows. AI Governance & Quality Assurance Establish guardrails, safety layers, automated evaluation frameworks, and prompt governance patterns. Ensure all AI systems meet stringent data governance, privacy, and financial-sector compliance requirements. Technical Skills Languages & Development Python, Java, SQL, Shell Scripting, Node.js, Streamlit IDE experience: PyCharm, VS Code, JupyterLab, Eclipse, Notepad++, Sagemaker Studio, Azure ML Studio, Vertex AI Workbench Python Libraries NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, PySpark, SpaCy, SciPy, NLTK, Statsmodels, Boto3, AzureSDK NLP & LLMs BERT, Word2Vec, Universal Sentence Encoder, NLTK, embeddings, fuzzy matching, topic modelling LLM experience: GPT-3.5/4o/5, Llama2/3, Claude, Gemini, Bedrock models, SQuAD fine-tuning, custom RAG agents AI Search & Vector Innovations Pinecone, OpenSearch, LangChain/LangGraph, LangIndex, Vertex AI Search, Vector DBs, RAG pipelines What We're Looking For Proven experience developing production-grade LLM, GenAI, NLP, or agent-based AI systems . Strong engineering foundation across Python, cloud platforms, APIs, and vector search. Experience with complex multi-agent AI orchestration. Ability to deliver high-scale, low-latency AI solutions in demanding environments. Strong collaboration, architectural thinking, and a passion for cutting-edge AI innovation. TPBN1\_UKTJ

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

About the Software Engineer Role

A global, market-leading intralogistics company is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their growing team. This role offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Remote working
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell holiday
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Outstanding learning and development opportunities

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Providing technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other developers
• Demonstrating strong technical depth across all stages of the software development lifecycle
• Providing 2nd level technical support including customer changes and bug fixes
• Leading the delivery of software changes to customer sites
• Designing and creating solutions using established software frameworks
• Building robust solutions using Java and Oracle back-end technologies to deliver warehouse management systems
• Confidently analysing and working from technical documentation and specifications

Requirements

To be successful as a Software Engineer, you will need:

• A BSc / HND / HNC in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years experience working with Java
• Experience with software frameworks and relational databases
• Strong experience with Oracle databases, SQL development, and Hibernate
• Hands-on experience using Eclipse
• Ideally, background experience within intralogistics, manufacturing, logistics, automation, or e-commerce environments
• Confidence in your technical ability, with the capability to analyse documentation and lead development activity
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to hit the ground running

This role would suit a Software Developer, Java Developer, Senior Software Developer, Software Developer Team Leader, Backend Developer, Full Stack Developer, Senior Backend Developer, Senior Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer, Java Engineer, Senior Software Engineer

About Us:

Wills Consultants is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering, finance and office professionals. Wills Consultants has an extensive client base that ranges from the thriving SME sector through to national and international PLCs.

Job Title: Embedded Engineer

Location: Wigan

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Embedded Engineer to join their growing team in Wigan. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative, technology-driven environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the development of cutting-edge embedded and IoT solutions.

This is a primarily office based role offering a salary of up to £50,000, alongside ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain embedded software systems.

Develop and maintain software using languages including C++ and Python

Implement and manage IoT communication protocols such as Zigbee and MQTT.

Work with platforms such as Raspberry Pi and similar embedded systems.

Apply networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and utilise network monitoring tools.

Work across operating systems including Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows, with exposure to OS kernel development where applicable.

Work on FPGA development using VHDL/Verilog and contribute to ARM-based platform development.

Use development tools such as Visual Studio and Eclipse, and contribute to CI/CD processes using tools such as Jenkins.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in software development across multiple programming languages.

Strong understanding of embedded systems programming.

Knowledge of ARM architecture.

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

Desirable Skills

Experience with IoT hardware platforms.

Experience with OS kernel development.

Experience with FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog).

Professional certifications in relevant technologies

What We Offer

Competitive salary of up to £50,000

Primarily office-based role in Wigan

Supportive and innovative working environment

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Opportunity to work on exciting and forward-thinking technology projects

If you are passionate about embedded systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.

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Proclaim Developer required for a 6 month period by a legal firm based in Central London paying circa 60k. The need a Proclaim Developer who can assist them to further integrate Proclaim into their firm.

They really need someone who really has a deep understanding of Proclaim case management software, in particular Eclipse, what can be done with it and a realistic view of what can’t be done, the firm have their own ideas of what that want from the business side and would rather make changes to the Proclaim application than change the way the firm operates to cater for the application

As a Proclaim Developer, you’ll play a vital role in developing, and enhancing the firm’s Proclaim case management system to support business growth and efficiency. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across departments, contributing to a range of exciting projects while helping to shape the digital future of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Take the lead on developing, customising, and optimising Proclaim case management systems.
Automate workflows and build smart tools that help legal teams work faster and smarter.
Collaborate with legal ops and IT to create seamless, modern user experiences.
Key skills the Proclaim Developer will have:
Proclaim Development experience
SQL Server
Previous experience with workflow and implementation projects

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

Software Engineer (C#, C++) (5 OPENINGS) JOB LOCATION: Stevenage / Bristol SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL - SC Start (BPSS- To start, Dependent on Programme) UKEO DURATION: 12+ Months Minimum (Extension possibility- Yes, Dependent on Performance) WORK PATTERN: Work structure- 3-4 days on site & the rest remote (some programmes require fully onsite). First 3 months full time on site regardless. Overtime: Yes (Project dependant) PAY RATE: £60 - £65 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35 Essential Skillset & Tools essential: desktop C# desired: Experience of hardware integration Overview: 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. Responsibilities: • 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 o Configuration control o Continuous Integration o Continuous Delivery or Deployment. o 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

Job Title: Embedded Engineer

Location: Wigan

Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Embedded Engineer to join their growing team in Wigan. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative, technology-driven environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the development of cutting-edge embedded and IoT solutions.

This is a primarily office based role offering a salary of up to 50,000, alongside ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software systems.
• Develop and maintain software using languages including C++ and Python
• Implement and manage IoT communication protocols such as Zigbee and MQTT.
• Work with platforms such as Raspberry Pi and similar embedded systems.
• Apply networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and utilise network monitoring tools.
• Work across operating systems including Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows, with exposure to OS kernel development where applicable.
• Work on FPGA development using VHDL/Verilog and contribute to ARM-based platform development.
• Use development tools such as Visual Studio and Eclipse, and contribute to CI/CD processes using tools such as Jenkins.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in software development across multiple programming languages.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems programming.
• Knowledge of ARM architecture.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with IoT hardware platforms.
• Experience with OS kernel development.
• Experience with FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog).
• Professional certifications in relevant technologies

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to 50,000
• Primarily office-based role in Wigan
• Supportive and innovative working environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Opportunity to work on exciting and forward-thinking technology projects

If you are passionate about embedded systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.

Location: Stevenage OR Bristol (fully onsite)

Duration: 12 month contract

Rate: 65ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Role details:
Our client, a leading consultancy in the defence and aerospace sector, is currently seeking a C# Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a contract position available in either Stevenage or Bristol, with an initial duration of 12 months and the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• The role supports the development of the world’s most advanced defence systems from concept through to in-service support and training, utilising a range of simulation technologies such as digital twins and emulators.
• Collaborating with Project Leads and Simulation Architects, you will design and develop simulation components representing an end-to-end weapon system in a synthetic environment using C#, C++, and integration simulations, adhering to industry standards.
• You will be a part of a heterogeneous agile development team consisting of engineers from various disciplines working together to develop simulations and representations of real equipment.

Their approach to software development includes:

• Configuration control
• Continuous Integration
• Continuous Delivery or Deployment
• Unit testing and test-driven development

Job Requirements:

• Proficient in C# and C++
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and Eclipse
• Ability to transition from high-level system views to technical details
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with distributed simulation standards/protocols such as DIS, HLA, and DDS, as well as web services development using JavaScript, Node.js, or similar
• Familiarity with military communications, datalinks, and interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
• Practical knowledge of system integration principles and processes
• Experience with hardware integration

If you are a skilled C# Software Engineer with a background in defence and aerospace and looking for a new contract opportunity, we encourage you to apply now to join our client’s innovative team in Stevenage or Bristol.

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a talented SAP ABAP FIORI DevOps Engineer for a 3-month contract. This remote opportunity is perfect for a skilled professional looking to contribute to impactful projects within a secure and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, configuration and development, supporting the customised and standard Fiori Front end, Odata services and integration components (PI adapter Engine, IDOC, JDBC, SOAP) solutions; their integration with the end-to-end solution. Will be accountable for the quality of the design, assessment of risk, and delivery of the components.
• Design, develop, and implement SAP FIORI applications. Collaborate with business users to understand and analyze requirements.
• Develop custom SAP UI5 applications to meet project specifications. Work with SAP back-end systems to integrate UI components.
• Ensure the usability and performance of developed applications. Provide technical support and maintenance for existing SAP FIORI applications. Participate in code reviews and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Responsible for adhering to standards, governance and best practices set out by the Product Architects, and responsible for mitigating technical debt/risks/issues.
• Responsible for being an active contributor in the DevOps team, supporting the application, resolving incidents/problems related to SAP UI5/ FIORI, reducing technical debt and developing new features to help enable the business through ERP.
• Responsible for providing product and service direction to the Product Management Team and implement these as part of a self-organising team.
• Diagnosing service delivery problems and initiating actions to maintain or improve levels of service.
• Responsible for proactively driving down the volume of incident and problem tickets by addressing the root cause and /or Product knowledge gaps in the business.
• Directly working with peers, business stakeholders and Product Analysts by helping refine the requirements and translating them into Fiori and ABAP functional and technical designs.
• Responsible, alongside other Product Engineers, producing cross module designs that are complementary of each other and promote continuity of knowledge across the team.
• Experienced with process frameworks like ITIL, Prince2 and Agile and have a good understanding of an efficient Software Development Lifecycle.

Job Requirements:

• Track record of successful delivery playing an active part in the implementation of SAP ERP and integrated enterprise systems for medium to large organisations.
• Hands on experience in designing, developing, configuring, supporting customised and standard Fiori wireframes/applications, Launch Pad, Odata services, configuring Netweaver Gateway.
• Proven experience as an SAP UI5/ FIORI Consultant or similar role, strong knowledge of SAP FIORI architecture and SAP UI5 framework.
• Familiarity with development tools like Eclipse or SAP Web IDE.
• Understanding of SAP backend technologies and integration points.
• Solid understanding of Fiori / UI5 software components and architecture.
• 2 to 3 years of ABAP development experience (reports, forms, dialog programming, OOP, workflow, interface, enhancement).
• Knowledge of MVC framework for UI, SAPUI5, HTML5 and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of OData and SAP NetWeaver Gateway.
• Analytical approach to problem-solving using SAP notes and SAP Help; ability to use technology to solve business problems.
• In-depth understanding of an end-to-end SAP software development lifecycle in an agile or waterfall environment.

Contract Information:

• 3-month duration
• Remote working
• Contract rate: as specified

If you have the necessary skills and experience in SAP, and are ready for a challenging and rewarding role in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s team and make a significant impact on their projects.