DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We need software engineers with skills in COBOL.

As a COBOL Software Engineer, you’ll join one of DWP Digital’s specialist engineering teams responsible for maintaining, modernising and transforming the core platforms that keep vital payments flowing to over 15 million people every year.

These systems - built using Microfocus COBOL - are at the heart of DWP’s operational stability, and your work will directly impact the availability, accuracy and resilience of services relied upon by millions.

This is a hands-on engineering role with real leadership impact. You’ll guide and develop a team of 5 engineers, drive technical direction across multiple applications and lead the modernisation of some of the most significant legacy services in government.

Over time, you’ll play a role in helping DWP transition these core systems into Java-based services, giving you continued exposure to new and emerging technologies.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We’d love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Strong, hands-on experience working with Microfocus COBOL, especially building or maintaining large-scale systems.
• Awareness of additional technologies such as Tuxedo, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and scripting languages.
• Understanding of tools or languages like Python, Java, Ansible, Jira, and cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Knowledge of SQL and the fundamentals of object-oriented principles.
• Awareness of test-driven development and approaches like business-driven development.
• Understanding of automated testing and how it fits into continuous deployment environments.

You and your role

As a COBOL Software Engineer, you’ll be central to maintaining and modernising the platforms that deliver over £150bn in payments every year. These services are some of the largest and most important in the UK, and you’ll be responsible for ensuring they remain stable, secure and resilient.

You’ll work within our delivery teams, helping to lead refactoring work across some of our major COBOL applications, modernising how they operate today and preparing them for the strategic technology shift DWP is undertaking over the next decade.

This role has a strong leadership and development focus. You’ll coach and mentor junior engineers, support those progressing through our Engineering Academy, and help grow the next generation of specialist COBOL talent. You’ll also provide 3rd-line support when needed, resolving complex technical issues that require deep system understanding.

We can promise challenge and variety. One day you might be leading technical improvements to legacy codebases; the next, planning infrastructure maintenance, resolving live service challenges, or influencing how we deliver future modernisation programmes.

If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems and developing the next generation of engineering talent, then this is an opportunity to make a real impact and leave a long-lasting legacy on the future of public services.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer pay up to £59,813. That’s £46,547 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £13,266 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview

Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £13,485 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days and rising to 26 days after one year.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

• DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
• Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
• Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards

Process

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview: a single stage interview online.

Click APPLYfor more information and to start your application.

An exciting opportunity for a Graduate or experienced Software Engineer to join an innovative stealth start-up in Saffron Walden as an R&D Software Engineer, who are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Joining a company founded by experts in their field who have already realised success with other start-ups, this offers the chance to work in an environment filled with technological innovation whilst working on cutting-edge tech. Location: Saffron Walden, UK - fully on-site due to the nature of the role Salary: £38,000 for a new Graduate - up to £60,000 for experienced Requirements for R&D Software Engineer - Graduate Considered: This company highly values an outstanding academic background, so we are looking for a 1st class honours or high 2.1 degree from a top university in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Electronics or similar. Minimum of AAA at A Level or equivalent UCAS points We would particularly love to hear from those with knowledge in either Computer Vision, Image Processing or RF – please ensure detailed on your CV Must be able to code competently in any main language, i.e. C++ / Java / Python / JavaScript or C# – but with a keen willingness to learn new languages Strong problem-solving ability Absolute willingness to learn, with a proactive nature in asking questions to expand the knowledge base Any exposure to any of the following would be beneficial: Embedded Development, Hardware Development, SDRs, Docker, Cloud technologies, or Mobile App Dev in iOS or Android (please ensure this is included on your CV) You must be in a position to qualify for SC Clearance due to the nature of some of the projects (this usually means you have lived in the UK for the past 5+ years, have a clean criminal record, etc.) Responsibilities for R&D Software Engineer - Graduate Considered: Contribute to various technical tasks to support research and development objectives, gaining hands-on experience across software engineering, data science, and machine learning in a dynamic start-up setting. Work alongside team members to design and develop software solutions addressing the company’s unique challenges. Develop techniques for data collection, preprocessing, and optimisation to support machine learning and algorithm development. Take responsibility for managing and maintaining operational company systems, primarily Linux-based. What this offers: An opportunity to join a success story in the making Joining founders who are well-versed in taking graduates and turning them into excellent software engineers Working on a cutting-edge stack in a highly innovative environment Great remuneration Applications: If you would like to enquire about this unique Graduate R&D Software Engineer opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please send an up-to-date CV including details of your online repository via the relevant link. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by separately emailing (if this email address has been removed by the job-board, full contact details are readily available on our website). --- RedTech Recruitment Ltd focuses on finding roles for Engineers and Scientists leaving academia entering industry. Even if the above role isn’t of interest, please visit our website to see our other opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Keywords: Computer Science / C / Java / Python / C# / JavaScript / Go / Golang / Kotlin / Docker / Programmer / Test Engineer / Software Engineer / Software Developer / Programming / Coding / programmer / Coder / BSc / BEng / MMath / Meng / MSc / MA / Computer Science / research / science / post-doc / post-doctorate / Ph.D. / Mathematics / Natural Sciences / Engineering / Physics / Astrophysics / Trainee / Entry Level / Junior / Start-up

SENIOR CLOUD ENGINEER / AI ENGINEER

FULLY REMOTE ( UK or EUROPE )

1,200 Euros per Day Rate

SECURE is working with a major AI & Cloud Solutions Partner to build out their European Professional Services Team. We are looking for a highly experienced Senior AI Engineer for an initial 6 Month Contract, starting ASAP. This isn’t a role for someone who just wants to build toy models in a sandbox. Youll be taking ownership of complex, Enterprise - Level AI Transformations getting Hands-On with the Engineering required to move Theoretical Models into robust, Production-Grade ML systems.

Role Overview:

You will be stepping in as the Technical Lead for Large - Scale Enterprise Client s across Europe. You’ll advise stakeholders on complex AI Implementations & Design the Data Pipelines that actually make Generative AI & Deep Learning Frameworks work in the real world.

Note : This is a Europe-Based role. You Must be Fluent in English . Bonus Points for those that speak both English & Spanish to work directly with Local Stakeholders.

Who Should Apply:

The ML Ops Veteran: Excellent Hands-On Experience building Distributed Machine Learning Pipelines & Production ML Systems at an Enterprise Scale.

The Client-Facing Engineer: You’re just as comfortable explaining complex ML Architectures to a Non-Technical executive in Spanish as you are writing Python .

Skills & Experience:

AI & ML Ops: Deep, Hands-On Experience with Vertex AI, ML Ops, AI for Document Processing, Gen AI & ADK.

Coding: Real Proficiency in one or more of these Languages: Python, Perl, C, C++ or Java.

Consulting: Strong Background in Technical Client Service or Consulting. You need to know how to Advise, not just Code.

What Makes You Stand Out ( Preferred Qualifications ) :

5 Years Minimum Experience building Recommendation Engines, Data Pipelines or Distributed Machine Learning

Strong Understanding of what it actually takes to run ML Systems in Production

Hands-On Experience with Deep Learning Frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost)

Deep Knowledge of Data Warehousing, ETL / ELT Architectures & Heavy Analytic Environments (Apache Beam, Hadoop, Spark, Hive)

Responsibilities:

Leading Customer-Facing AI Deployments across Europe, from the Initial Consulting Phase right through to the Live Implementation of Production ML Systems

Architecting & Optimising Scalable Data Pipelines, ETL/ELT Solutions & Distributed ML Environments (using Hadoop, Spark & Apache Beam).

Deploying Recommendation Engines & Deep Learning Models (TensorFlow, PyTorch) to solve specific Client Problems.

Running Technical Design Sessions, Tailoring ML Ops Architectures using Vertex AI & Gen AI.

Writing Automation-Focused Code needed to Streamline Document Processing AI and keep the analytic environment highly reliable.

Searches: ML Engineer / AI Engineer / Cloud Engineer / Machine Learning / Cloud AI / Google Cloud / GCP / Vertex AI / MLOps / ML Ops / AIOPs / AI Ops /

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Senior Software Engineer (DevSecOps) Contract (Inside IR35) | Full Time Rate: £525 – 575 per day Location: Skipton (with occasional travel to client site) Start: ASAP, subject to BPSS checks Contract Duration: Until December 2026 About the Role Exalto Consulting is working with a major UK organisation on a long-term engineering enablement programme. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong DevSecOps experience to help product teams improve how software is built, secured and delivered. You will work closely with engineers to strengthen CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, testing practices and observability , enabling teams to deliver smaller, safer changes more frequently. The role is hands-on and engineering-focused, with opportunities to influence development practices, delivery tooling and operational resilience across multiple teams. What You'll Be Doing You will support engineering teams by improving the systems and practices that underpin reliable software delivery. Key responsibilities include: Designing and improving CI/CD pipelines that automate build, test, security and deployment processes. Supporting teams to adopt modern development practices such as trunk-based development, feature flags and progressive delivery approaches. Building and maintaining cloud-native services and APIs . Embedding DevSecOps practices , including security scanning and secure pipeline design. Implementing observability practices such as metrics, tracing and structured logging. Helping teams use production-like environments and reliable test data to support automated testing. Introducing or improving contract, performance, resilience and security testing within delivery pipelines. Supporting incident response and operational readiness by ensuring services are well monitored and resilient. Working collaboratively with engineers, platform teams and release specialists to remove delivery bottlenecks. Technology Environment You will be working within a modern technology environment built around cloud platforms, automation and observable services. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience across several of the following: Programming & Frameworks .NET / C# Java or Kotlin JavaScript / TypeScript (Node.js) Python RESTful API development Cloud & Infrastructure Public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar) Cloud-native and event-driven architectures DevOps & CI/CD CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps or Jenkins Git-based development workflows Automated build and release pipelines Progressive delivery approaches such as feature flags, canary releases and blue/green deployments Security Static and dynamic security scanning Dependency and vulnerability management Secure pipeline design and supply chain practices Observability Metrics, logs, and distributed tracing Monitoring platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog or similar Service monitoring aligned to service level objectives Testing Automated testing frameworks Contract testing (e.g. Pact or similar) Performance testing Resilience or chaos testing approaches What We're Looking For We're interested in experienced engineers who combine strong technical capability with a practical understanding of how teams deliver software in real production environments. You will likely have: Experience building and operating cloud-native applications and APIs . Strong knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices . Experience introducing or improving DevSecOps practices within engineering teams. Confidence using observability tools to diagnose and resolve production issues. Experience improving software delivery reliability and performance across teams. A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with engineers across multiple disciplines. About Exalto Consulting Exalto Consulting works with organisations that want to improve how technology supports their business. We focus on building strong partnerships, supporting skilled professionals, and helping teams deliver meaningful change. For the people we work with, this means clear communication, realistic expectations and respect for the role they play in our clients' programmes. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Role: Java Angular Developer Location: Manchester Type of work: Hybrid work mode Mode of work: Contract job Job Description: End-to-end Development Design develop test deploy and maintain web applications from UI to database Frontend Create user interfaces and layouts using HTML CSS JavaScript and modern frameworks React Angular Backend Develop server side logic RESTful APIs and microservices using Java Spring Boot and related technologies Database Management Design and work with databases SQL NoSQL and ORMs Testing Quality Write unit tests perform code reviews and ensure code quality maintainability and performance Collaboration Work with designers product owners and other developers in an Agile environment Essential Skills Qualifications Core Languages Java JavaScript HTML CSS Frameworks Spring Spring Boot FrontEnd React Angular Vue APIs RESTful API development and consumption Databases SQL MySQL PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases Tools Git Jira CICD tools Methodologies AgileScrum Soft Skills Problemsolving communication teamwork attention to detail Skills Mandatory Skills : Architecture Patterns and Styles, Java

Salary - £55,000 - £80,000 per year, depending (Bonus and Benefits)

Candidate must be eligible for UK Security Clearance Checks

Location: Hampshire or Surrey
Contract options also available

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join a team developing advanced software solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects while collaborating with experienced engineers and technical specialists.

You will contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of software components within an agile development environment. Depending on your expertise, the role may involve work on modern UI development or embedded software.

At Forward Role, the client has received glowing testimonials for the team specifically around the support staff receive, the cross functional nature of programmes, and potential for growth in the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop software components for technology products
• Implement and test software as part of an agile development team
• Collaborate with product and technical teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of existing systems
• Participate in technical discussions and evaluate design trade-offs
• Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders across engineering disciplines

Essential Requirements

• Experience in software engineering across the full product development lifecycle
• Understanding of modern software architecture practices
• Experience implementing scientific or algorithm-based applications
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)
• Familiarity with development tools such as Git, GitLab, and VS Code

Desirable Skills

• Experience with modern UI design and development
• Embedded software development including cross-compiling and deployment
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with Linux operating systems and development tools
• DevOps experience including CI/CD pipelines, GitLab scripting, or Docker

Security Requirements

• Due to the nature of the work, candidates must meet the criteria required to obtain the highest level of UK security clearance. This typically requires sole UK nationality and long-term UK residency.

As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.
Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Principal Developer - FX Trading Systems (Java / C++)

Location: London or Nottingham (Hybrid)

Rate: £490 per day (Outside IR35)

Contract: Initial contract until end of year, with strong likelihood of extension as part of a multi-year programme.

The Opportunity

An established financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Developer to play a key role in the architecture and development of a high-performance FX Matching Venue. This is a senior technical leadership role within a large, multi-year programme focused on building next-generation trading infrastructure.

The successful candidate will combine deep Java expertise, exposure to C++, and strong experience delivering low-latency trading platforms, particularly within FX markets.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and development of a high-performance FX Exchange platform using Java as the primary language, with some exposure to C++.
Design scalable and resilient systems supporting FX Spot and FX Swaps trading while ensuring solutions meet operational, risk and regulatory requirements.
Optimise applications and Linux environments to achieve low-latency trading performance.
Promote best practices across the software development lifecycle, including code quality, automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
Drive continuous improvements in system performance, reliability and maintainability.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Agile development teams.
Collaborate with architecture, product and commercial stakeholders to align technology delivery with business objectives.
Act as a technical subject matter expert for FX trading systems across the organisation.
Support the development of a best-in-class FX matching platform across FX Spot and FX Swaps products.
Contribute to innovation and platform improvements in performance, usability and operational stability.
Deliver a robust and scalable FX matching platform covering FX Spot and FX Swaps.
Drive improvements in software quality, platform performance and team productivity.

Required Experience

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Extensive hands-on experience in low-latency Java development with exposure to C++
Strong knowledge of multithreading and concurrency in high-frequency trading systems
Experience implementing low-latency state machines
Working knowledge of FIX protocol and binary market data protocols
Strong experience working within Linux environments
Proven track record building FX trading applications, particularly across FX Spot and FX Swaps
Experience delivering systems within regulated financial services environments
Experience working with Agile development methodologies
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and development tools such as Git, GitLab, Bamboo, Bitbucket and SonarQube
Experience with application security tools such as Veracode, Coverity or Black Duck
A pragmatic and automation-focused approach to engineering

We are looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering advanced software solutions using modern technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative products while collaborating with highly skilled engineers in an agile development environment.

Full Stack Software Engineer - National Security

Salary - £60,000 - £85,000 per year

Clearance: Must hold EDV

Location: Cheltenham
Contract options also available

About the Role

You will be involved in the design, development, and deployment of scalable applications, working across both front-end and back-end systems. The position is ideal for engineers who enjoy building high-quality software, working with modern cloud technologies, and continuously learning new tools and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop clean, secure, and maintainable code using modern development practices
• Translate logical designs into technical implementations
• Produce clear technical documentation and detailed designs
• Build scalable applications using modern full stack technologies
• Participate in agile development ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews
• Work with emerging technologies and recommend appropriate design patterns
• Support and maintain existing production applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions

Essential Requirements

• Experience with AWS development and deployment
• Experience working with AWS Lambda
• Strong programming experience with Python, Java, JavaScript, C or C++
• Experience using appropriate software testing frameworks
• Experience with modern development tools including Git, GitLab, GitLab CI, and JIRA
• A strong interest in technology and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and technologies

As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.
Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Senior Software Engineer (DevSecOps)
Contract (Inside IR35) | Full Time

Rate: £525 – 575 per day
Location: Skipton (with occasional travel to client site)
Start: ASAP, subject to BPSS checks
Contract Duration: Until December 2026

About the Role
Exalto Consulting is working with a major UK organisation on a long-term engineering enablement programme. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong DevSecOps experience to help product teams improve how software is built, secured and delivered.
You will work closely with engineers to strengthen CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, testing practices and observability, enabling teams to deliver smaller, safer changes more frequently. The role is hands-on and engineering-focused, with opportunities to influence development practices, delivery tooling and operational resilience across multiple teams.

What You’ll Be Doing
You will support engineering teams by improving the systems and practices that underpin reliable software delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and improving CI/CD pipelines that automate build, test, security and deployment processes.
• Supporting teams to adopt modern development practices such as trunk-based development, feature flags and progressive delivery approaches.
• Building and maintaining cloud-native services and APIs.
• Embedding DevSecOps practices, including security scanning and secure pipeline design.
• Implementing observability practices such as metrics, tracing and structured logging.
• Helping teams use production-like environments and reliable test data to support automated testing.
• Introducing or improving contract, performance, resilience and security testing within delivery pipelines.
• Supporting incident response and operational readiness by ensuring services are well monitored and resilient.
• Working collaboratively with engineers, platform teams and release specialists to remove delivery bottlenecks.

Technology Environment
You will be working within a modern technology environment built around cloud platforms, automation and observable services.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience across several of the following:

Programming & Frameworks

• .NET / C#
• Java or Kotlin
• JavaScript / TypeScript (Node.js)
• Python
• RESTful API development

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
• Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
• Cloud-native and event-driven architectures

DevOps & CI/CD

• CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps or Jenkins
• Git-based development workflows
• Automated build and release pipelines
• Progressive delivery approaches such as feature flags, canary releases and blue/green deployments

Security

• Static and dynamic security scanning
• Dependency and vulnerability management
• Secure pipeline design and supply chain practices

Observability

• Metrics, logs, and distributed tracing
• Monitoring platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog or similar
• Service monitoring aligned to service level objectives

Testing

• Automated testing frameworks
• Contract testing (e.g. Pact or similar)
• Performance testing
• Resilience or chaos testing approaches

What We’re Looking For
We’re interested in experienced engineers who combine strong technical capability with a practical understanding of how teams deliver software in real production environments.
You will likely have:

• Experience building and operating cloud-native applications and APIs.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Experience introducing or improving DevSecOps practices within engineering teams.
• Confidence using observability tools to diagnose and resolve production issues.
• Experience improving software delivery reliability and performance across teams.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with engineers across multiple disciplines.

About Exalto Consulting
Exalto Consulting works with organisations that want to improve how technology supports their business. We focus on building strong partnerships, supporting skilled professionals, and helping teams deliver meaningful change.
For the people we work with, this means clear communication, realistic expectations and respect for the role they play in our clients’ programmes.

Location:Gloucester (hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Salary:Up to £80,000 (depending on experience) + £7,000 bonus

NOTE:Candidates must be eligible for UK DV clearance.

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to join a high-impact team delivering mission-critical projects. You will work on secure, cutting-edge solutions that make a tangible difference, alongside some of the brightest minds in technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud infrastructure and platform solutions
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline delivery and releases
• Support containerised and cloud-native workloads
• Contribute to infrastructure as code and automated environment provisioning
• Collaborate with software engineers to improve deployment, reliability and performance
• Apply best practice across code quality, testing and security controls
• Work within agile teams using Scrum, Kanban or Lean delivery models
• Contribute to technical problem solving and platform design decisions

Core Skills & Experience

• 3+ years commercial experience in a Cloud / Platform / DevOps / Infrastructure Engineering role
• Experience with AWS
• Strong scripting or programming ability (Python, JavaScript, Java or .NET)
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity, Bitbucket pipelines)
• Infrastructure as Code and configuration management exposure
• Automated testing and code quality tooling awareness
• Understanding of software design patterns and engineering best practice
• Experience working in agile delivery environments

If you are a DV-clearable Cloud Engineer ready to make your expertise count in a challenging and rewarding environment, apply now.

Salary - £55,000 - £80,000 per year, depending (Bonus and Benefits)

Candidate must be eligible for UK Security Clearance Checks

Location: Hampshire or Surrey

Contract options also available

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join a team developing advanced software solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects while collaborating with experienced engineers and technical specialists.

You will contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of software components within an agile development environment. Depending on your expertise, the role may involve work on modern UI development or embedded software.

At Forward Role, the client has received glowing testimonials for the team specifically around the support staff receive, the cross functional nature of programmes, and potential for growth in the business.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop software components for technology products

Implement and test software as part of an agile development team

Collaborate with product and technical teams to deliver high-quality solutions

Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of existing systems

Participate in technical discussions and evaluate design trade-offs

Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders across engineering disciplines

Essential Requirements

Experience in software engineering across the full product development lifecycle

Understanding of modern software architecture practices

Experience implementing scientific or algorithm-based applications

Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java

Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)

Familiarity with development tools such as Git, GitLab, and VS Code

Desirable Skills

Experience with modern UI design and development

Embedded software development including cross-compiling and deployment

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related field

Experience with Linux operating systems and development tools

DevOps experience including CI/CD pipelines, GitLab scripting, or Docker

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must meet the criteria required to obtain the highest level of UK security clearance. This typically requires sole UK nationality and long-term UK residency.

As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.

Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

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Location: Gloucester (hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Salary: Up to £80,000 (depending on experience) + £7,000 bonus

NOTE: Candidates must be eligible for UK DV clearance.

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to join a high-impact team delivering mission-critical projects. You will work on secure, cutting-edge solutions that make a tangible difference, alongside some of the brightest minds in technology.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement cloud infrastructure and platform solutions

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline delivery and releases

Support containerised and cloud-native workloads

Contribute to infrastructure as code and automated environment provisioning

Collaborate with software engineers to improve deployment, reliability and performance

Apply best practice across code quality, testing and security controls

Work within agile teams using Scrum, Kanban or Lean delivery models

Contribute to technical problem solving and platform design decisions

Core Skills & Experience

3+ years commercial experience in a Cloud / Platform / DevOps / Infrastructure Engineering role

Experience with AWS

Strong scripting or programming ability (Python, JavaScript, Java or .NET)

Experience with version control systems such as Git

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity, Bitbucket pipelines)

Infrastructure as Code and configuration management exposure

Automated testing and code quality tooling awareness

Understanding of software design patterns and engineering best practice

Experience working in agile delivery environments

If you are a DV-clearable Cloud Engineer ready to make your expertise count in a challenging and rewarding environment, apply now.

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Graduate Software Developer Fully Remote (UK) Tech Stack: C#, SQL Server, PHP, Azure, MVC Salary: £25,000 + Bonus Important: Applicants must already hold a completed First-Class Computer Science degree. Applications cannot be considered from candidates who: Are still studying or graduating in 2026 Require visa sponsorship now or in the future Hold a Student Visa or Graduate/PSW Visa Candidates must have full UK working rights . Start Your Career in Software Development A well-established financial services technology company is looking for a talented Computer Science graduate to join its development team. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in software development while receiving structured training in C#, PHP, SQL Server and Microsoft Azure . The role is fully remote, allowing you to work anywhere in the UK while collaborating closely with an experienced Agile development team. From day one you will work alongside developers who will mentor and support your technical development as you contribute to building real production systems used across the organisation. Technologies You Will Work With C# PHP SQL Server MVC frameworks jQuery CSS Microsoft Azure What We Are Looking For We are looking for graduates who enjoy solving technical problems and want to build a career in software development. Candidates should have: First-Class Computer Science degree Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming Programming experience with languages such as C#, Java, PHP, C++ or Python Good SQL or database querying skills Interest in cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team Responsibilities Developing applications using C#, PHP and SQL Server Supporting the design and development of internal business systems Writing clean, maintainable and scalable code Working within an Agile development team Participating in testing, code reviews and technical discussions Learning modern cloud development practices using Microsoft Azure Full training and mentoring will be provided. What We Offer £25,000 starting salary Performance bonus scheme Salary review after probation Fully remote working anywhere in the UK Structured graduate training programme Dedicated time for learning and certifications Supportive engineering team and mentoring Health plan and home-office equipment If you are a First-Class Computer Science graduate looking to start your career in software development while working with experienced developers, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV for the Graduate Software Developer Remote position. TPBN1\_UKTJ

We are working with a specialist consultancy supporting highly sensitive national security programmes. They are looking for a Java Developer with active UKIC clearance to join a secure programme delivering critical software capabilities within the UK intelligence environment.

This role would suit a developer who is comfortable operating in secure, mission-critical environments and enjoys working on complex Back End systems that underpin high-impact government services.

The Role

You will join an established engineering team responsible for building and maintaining secure Back End services. Working in an agile environment, you will contribute to the design, development and improvement of scalable Java-based systems that support complex operational requirements.

The work will involve collaborating with engineers, architects and stakeholders to deliver robust, secure and well-tested solutions within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Back End services using Java
• Contribute to the development of scalable and secure microservices
• Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code
• Work closely with architects and technical leads on system design
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement of engineering practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within an agile delivery environment

Essential

• Active UKIC clearance
• Strong commercial experience developing in Java
• Experience building Back End or microservice-based systems
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and distributed systems
• Experience working within agile delivery environments
• Strong problem solving and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with Spring Boot or similar Java frameworks
• Knowledge of containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Previous experience working within secure or classified environments

The Details

Contract: Contract - 6 months rolling
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Rate: £600
Location: Onsite in a secure UK government environment

If you hold active UKIC clearance and are interested in working on programmes that directly support national security, please get in touch for more information.

About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a trusted digital delivery partner to UK government departments and public sector bodies. We specialise in building user-centred digital services that improve lives. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together experienced technologists, designers, researchers, and strategists to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful impact in the public sector. Key Responsibilities 1. Test Planning & Execution Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for GOV.UK digital services. Identify key testing objectives and ensure coverage of user requirements across different environments. 2. Functional & Non-Functional Testing Conduct functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Perform non-functional testing, including performance, security, and usability testing. 3. Automation & Test Framework Development Design and implement test automation frameworks using industry best practices. Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, RestAssured (BDD), or similar frameworks. Automate API testing using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment. 4. Defect Management & Reporting Identify, document, and track defects using test management tools (Azure DevOps, JIRA). Work closely with development teams to resolve issues effectively. Produce detailed test reports and communicate findings to stakeholders. 5. Collaboration & Agile Delivery Work in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban), contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to define test strategies. Provide guidance and mentor junior testers in automation best practices. 6. Compliance with GOV.UK & DDAT Standards Follow GOV.UK service design principles and DDAT frameworks for testing government applications. Ensure all tests align with security and compliance regulations.

Business Unit:? Enterprise SystemsSalary Range: £72,800 to £91,000 per annum DOE?+ benefits Location: UK Hybrid with occasional travel to a key hubContract Type: Permanent Full time

Our Team

You’ll be joining our Enterprise Systems Engineering team as Senior tech lead for Economic Crime Engineering. We use Feedzai for real time Fraud detection and we are expanding Netreveal’s capabilities for AML screening, so you will be shaping how we operate our delivery across Economic Crime capabilities including 3rd party platforms.

Our vision is to create dedicated squads that truly own our platforms end-to-end from building integrations and data pipelines through to keeping the lights in production. We want to create techno-functional teams who understand both the technology and the business domain, can move fast without breaking things, and become trusted partners to our Fraud and Fincrime business/Ops colleagues.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the technical delivery and operational support for our Fraud and Financial Crime Platforms (Feedzai and Netreveal) working closely with Fincrime and Fraud Ops, compliance teams to turn business requirements into technical solutions.
• Build and manage a team of platform engineers and support specialists, developing their technical skills and domain knowledge in fraud detection and AML transaction monitoring.
• Own the relationship with our platform vendors, influencing the strategic direction for the capabilities needed for our business.
• Work hands-on when needed on integrations and data pipelines - this isn’t a pure management role, you’ll need to roll up your sleeves alongside the team.
• Partner with Fraud and Fincrime business teams to configure detection rules, tune models, and implement new use cases - you’ll need to understand the ‘why’ behind what we’re building, not just the ‘how’
• Drive continuous improvement of our platforms- identifying technical debt, proposing architecture changes, and implementing automation to make our operations more efficient.
• Set technical standards and ways of working for the team, including development processes, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
• Manage incidents and outages, leading the technical response and working with your team to manage the process whilst maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

We need you to have

• Hands on experience with fraud detection or AML platforms - ideally Feedzai, Netreveal or similar.
• Working knowledge of Fraud detection and/or AML compliance domains - you should understand concepts like transaction monitoring scenarios, customer screening, risk scoring.
• Technical background covering Java development, data engineering/ETL, databases, real time event processing. You should be able to lead technical discussions and make architectural decisions.
• People leadership experience managing technical teams through delivery.
• Track record of managing vendor relationships for enterprise platforms to influence the strategic direction of the platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with both technical and non-technical audiences- you’ll be explaining production outages to senior management and debating technical solutions with architects

It’s a bonus if you have but not essential

• Certifications or formal training in your Fraud and Fincrime platforms
• Background working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices-CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, monitoring and observability tools like Dynatrace
• Familiarity with modern tech stack - AWS, containerization, API integration patterns, event streaming

Red Hot Rewards

• 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30. Plus, an option to buy more, giving you even more choice.
• Private medical insurance
• A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement
• Access to an annual performance-related bonus
• Training and development to help you progress your career
• A great selection of additional benefits through our flexible benefits scheme
• Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year

If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.

Say hello to Virgin Money

Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the?Nationwide group,?together we’re the UK’s first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider.

Be yourself at Virgin Money

At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking - but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.??We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.? ?

As a Disability Confident Leader, we’re committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team

Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Now the legal bit

We’re in the process of bringing Virgin Money and Nationwide together which, subject to Court approval, will happen on 2 April 2026. You can find out more about what this means at https://nationwide-transfer. If you’re successful in securing a role with us, your employment will move automatically t

We are looking for an Selenium Developers with active SC to support the delivery of automated testing solutions within a secure environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile programmes. The responsibility will be to designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions for web-based applications using Selenium. Working closely with other developers, testers, and product owners, you will help ensure high-quality releases through robust and reliable automation. The role operates within an Agile delivery environment and involves contributing to continuous improvement of testing frameworks and practices. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, along with solid programming skills in Java, C#, or Python. Should be comfortable working with modern test frameworks such as TestNG, JUnit, NUnit, or Cucumber, and have experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git is expected. Candidates must hold active UK Security Clearance (SC) that is valid and transferable and be UK-based with eligibility to work on government or regulated projects. Experience with API automation, BDD practices, or testing cloud-based and SaaS platforms would be advantageous but is not essential. To apply, please submit your CV detailing your Selenium development experience and current SC clearance status.

Are you an experienced Software Automation Tester with a strong background in test automation, scripting, and QA best practices?

Looking to join a global technology organisation where you can lead automation initiatives and help deliver high-quality software solutions?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Our customer has an opportunity for an experienced Software Automation Tester to join their Software Test team based in the Isle of Wight where they develop and deliver advanced software solutions. You’ll take a lead role in designing, developing, and implementing complex automated test suites, ensuring our software products meet the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities of the Software Automation Tester

• Act as the technical lead for software test automation projects, collaborating closely with other stakeholders
• Mentor junior members and support the wider team
• Review requirements and design documentation to define and develop test automation strategies
• Plan, create, and execute automated test suites (functional, integration, performance, and usability testing)
• Maintain and optimise automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium
• Record test results clearly and accurately, documenting defects with sufficient detail to aid diagnosis and resolution
• Set up and manage test environments, ensuring reliability and repeatability of testing processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies and practices

Key Requirements

• Qualification in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field
• 3+ years’ experience in software test automation within a software development environment
• Proven experience automating tests for complex applications using Selenium or similar tools
• Programming knowledge in Java and/or Python for developing automation scripts
• Experience testing products built with MS SQL, ASP.NET, and C#
• Strong understanding of software development and testing lifecycles
• Skilled in test planning, estimation, and risk management
• Able to work full time on site in the Isle of Wight or willing to relocate

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Software Automation Tester to join a global company who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development as well as an excellent benefits package.

To apply for the C# Software Developer job in Isle of Wight please send your CV to (url removed) or for more information contact on (phone number removed).

Our Investment Banking client is looking for an Algo trading Java developer to join the team to work on new initiatives and support for business critical algorithmic trading engines. The team provides innovative solutions for low touch, low latency trading, which includes FIX connectivity, low latency market connectivity, smart order routing, algorithmic trading and internal crossing.

The requirement is for a core Java developer. The team is working on a number of algorithmic engines that support benchmark algos, smart order routing and internal crossing.

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Delivery of key functional changes to the ETT strategy engines
• Delivery of core framework-level changes
• Interaction with quantitative trading group/quantitative traders to capture core requirements
• In depth understanding of core Java API’s (collections, concurrency, NIO etc.)
• Have an understanding of and experience with multithreaded systems, working knowledge of the Java garbage collector, familiar with low latency I/O.
• Understanding of and experience with design patterns (Observer, Factory, Singleton etc.)
• Development practices - Must be able to use test driven development and be familiar with UML and OO design.
• Understanding of benchmark algo and/or smart routing strategies (VWAP, TWAP, Arrival Price etc.)
• Demonstrable experience of Front Office system design and architecture (algo trading plant and topology)
• Business Knowledge - Understanding of equities and/or derivatives markets.
• Knowledge of FIX (heartbeating, login, sequence numbers, message types etc.)

Initial 12 month contract, hybrid working, inside IR35 role

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The Opportunity:

You’ll join an experienced, collaborative consultancy team delivering greenfield, enterprise-scale digital services for high-profile public and private sector clients.

This opportunity is ideal for a practical, adaptable Geospatial Software Engineer who enjoys working across disciplines and solving complex problems and challenges that will have a real-world impact.

Collaboration sits at the heart of how our client operates, so you’ll be partnering closely with colleagues across Software Engineering, User-Centred Design, Delivery Management, Data Science and Live Services to deliver outcomes that genuinely make a difference in today’s society.

As a consultancy, they are technology-agnostic by design, focusing on choosing the right tools for each problem, rather than forcing one stack everywhere.

Their teams regularly work with .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, AWS and Azure, giving you genuine scope to broaden your skills and develop your career across a range of languages and platforms.

Many of their projects also involve Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and open-source geospatial technologies, helping clients unlock the value of location-based data through mapping, spatial analysis and data-driven decision making.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• 3+ years’ experience in a Full Stack Engineering role
• Strong development skills in .NET, Java or Python, alongside modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD)
• Solid understanding of architectural and design patterns, including microservices and serverless
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering solutions on AWS or Azure
• Experience working with GIS systems or geospatial data, and familiarity with tools such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, QGIS, GeoServer, PostGIS, etc.
• A collaborative mindset and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience working in a consultancy environment
• Exposure to public sector projects
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (eg Jenkins, Terraform)
• Awareness of the Digital Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice, particularly in geospatial or public sector contexts

Role and Responsibilities:

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys the pace, responsibility and collaboration of consultancy.

You will be involved with the following types of activity:

• Design and deliver high-quality solutions: building, enhancing and maintaining software, infrastructure and deployment pipelines that are robust, secure and scalable. Projects may include solutions involving geospatial data, GIS platforms and open-source mapping tools.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines: partnering with Senior and Lead Engineers, Delivery Managers, Designers and Data Scientists to shape solutions, contribute to technical documentation and deliver against agreed plans.
• Apply standards and best practice: follow established engineering approaches, contribute accurate technical estimates and proactively identify and escalate risks or issues.
• Communicate clearly and build relationships: present ideas, prototypes and progress updates to stakeholders, while building strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and partner organisations.

Applications:

Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

Graduate Software Developer - Fully Remote (UK)
Tech Stack: C#, SQL Server, PHP, Azure, MVC
Salary: £25,000 + Bonus

Important: Applicants must already hold a completed First-Class Computer Science degree.

Applications cannot be considered from candidates who:

• Are still studying or graduating in 2026
• Require visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Hold a Student Visa or Graduate/PSW Visa

Start Your Career in Software Development

A well-established financial services technology company is looking for a talented Computer Science graduate to join its development team.This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in software development while receiving structured training in C#, PHP, SQL Server and Microsoft Azure.

The role is fully remote, allowing you to work anywhere in the UK while collaborating closely with an experienced Agile development team. From day one you will work alongside developers who will mentor and support your technical development as you contribute to building real production systems used across the organisation.

Key Technologies you will be trained in:

• C#:
• PHP
• SQL Server
• MVC frameworks
• jQuery
• CSS
• Microsoft Azure

Requirements:

• A First-Class Computer Science degree
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming
• Programming experience with languages such as C#, Java, PHP, C++ or Python
• Good SQL or database querying skills
• Interest in cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team

Responsibilities:

• Developing applications using C#, PHP and SQL Server
• Supporting the design and development of internal business systems
• Writing clean, maintainable and scalable code
• Working within an Agile development team
• Participating in testing, code reviews and technical discussions
• Learning modern cloud development practices using Microsoft Azure

Full training and mentoring will be provided.

Benefits - As well as a great training program, you will be offered:

• £25,000 starting salary, Performance bonus scheme, Salary review after probation, Fully remote working anywhere in the UK, Dedicated time for learning and certifications, Supportive engineering team and mentoring, Health plan and home-office equipment.

If you are a First-Class Computer Science graduate looking to start your career in software development while working with experienced developers, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV for the Graduate Software Developer - Remote position.