Cyber Software Engineer - National Security

The successful applicant will join teams working at the forefront of AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE and Platform Engineering. With long-term programmes secured across the latest frameworks, this position offers the chance to be part of an exciting growth journey with significant technical depth and variety.

As a Cyber Software Engineer, the successful applicant will contribute to the research, design and development of critical systems in support of National Security missions. They will apply secure coding practices, maintain high standards of software quality and work closely with operating systems at a low level.

Key Requirements

* Strong experience with C or C++
* Familiarity with Python
* Comfortable working with Linux or Windows operating systems
* Knowledge of version control tools and experience in agile delivery environments
* An interest in the Cyber domain
* Understanding of common software design and testing patterns
* Ability to build systems and support continuous integration pipelines

Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain DV clearance. This requires being a British Citizen and having lived in the UK for the past 10 years.

Next Steps

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV. The team looks forward to hearing from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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

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

Competitive Salary | Telford | Hybrid

A leading industrial automation company is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop real-time embedded software for production products. Youll work end-to-end, from concept to deployment, with real ownership and technical autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C/C++ software for real-time systems and Embedded Linux
• Design and review software and system requirements
• Contribute to architecture, planning, and occasional technical project leadership
• Perform automated and manual software testing
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews

Essential Skills & Experience

• BSc or higher in Engineering or related discipline
• Strong C++ experience in real-time and Linux environments
• Experience with communication stacks (TCP/IP, EtherCAT)
• Embedded development on ARM microcontrollers (e.g. NXP, Renesas)

Desirable

• Experience with Python, C#, .NET, or C
• Background in industrial automation, drive systems, or automotive
• Exposure to safety-critical or high-reliability systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid & flexible working
• EV car scheme
• 25 days holiday (increasing annually) + buy/sell
• Relocation and visa sponsorship available (case by case)

Apply now to join a growing automation business delivering real-world embedded software solutions.

550pd - 650pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella)

6 Month Initial Contract

Milton Keynes

Hybrid - 3 days in office

DV / SC Clearance ideally

Are you a Technical Architect with experience of working in a secure enterprise environment? Are you DV or SC cleared?

My central government client are looking for a Senior Technical Architect to support with the delivery and management of key security capabilities. You will support technical teams in delivery capabilities, providing 4th level oversight on technical issues.

You will be responsible for the maintenance and development of high and low designs for product and carry out Impact assessment of functional, capability and security changes. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a secure environment.

You will need experience of server/operating system (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies, as a minimum:

• Hybrid Cloud
• Gateways
• PKI
• Email
• VMware virtualisation platforms (including VCD, VSAN, and NSX)
• SASE architecture
• Cisco
• Palo Alto

Further Experience Required:

Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs.
DevSecOps experience in automation and improvement in development and release processes (Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery).
Experience of requirements management and the ownership of requirements.
Experience in design and migration to public cloud capabilities in M365/Azure and AWS.
Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration.
A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies

Desirable:

Worked in a matrix organisation structure.
Infrastructure as a Code (IaC), Containerisation, and Microservices.

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.

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.

Bristol – Full Time Onsite
£68.00 per hour
12-Month Contract (Extension Possible)
Must be able to obtain SC

Overview of the Department

Join a team working at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure and highly reliable products to customers. The department develops advanced safety-critical software within a rigorous, standards-driven engineering environment.

The Role

You will work across the full software engineering lifecycle, from engaging with Systems teams on requirements discussions and change requests through to integration, qualification and software release.

This is a hands-on position within a safety-critical development environment, requiring a disciplined approach to coding, documentation and engineering process.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience in Ada
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain SC clearance
• Proven background in safety-critical software (Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Nuclear or Medical)
• Experience working to high standards of coding, documentation and formal engineering processes

Desirable Experience

• Formal design tools and methods: DOORS, Dimensions, Rhapsody, UML, SysML or Mascot
• Development experience on Linux
• Experience with networking applications

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge defence technology within a highly respected engineering environment.

Job Requirements

Quest Global is an organisation at the forefront of innovation and one of the worlds fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognised expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognise that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then were eager to hear from you.

Requirements:

Expertise on 3DEXPERIENCE platform Architecture

Expertise on 3DEXPERIENCE Upgrade to latest releases

Understanding impacts on changes in newer releases on customers existing infrastructure landscape

Implement Best Practices at customers environment

Act as a Trusted Advisor to the customer

Work with the Upgrade Architect, to bringtechnical architectureexpertise and recommendations on the project

Optimize the baselineindexing, including platform and other applications

Drive the infrastructure assessment

Provide support during the Production Upgrade Phase

Work Experience

Skills

Deployment of Web based application with DataBase

Web based application setup and configuration

Web basedArchitecture Designand Sizing

Web basedApplication Monitoringand Troubleshooting

Web based ApplicationPerformance analysisand Troubleshooting and Tuning

Basic Knowledge of Data Base

Web ApplicationTomcat/Tomee

Windows (Windows Server)

Linux(RHEL,CentOS)

Data storage

Database (Oracle/SQL Server)

Masters or Bachelors Degree in Engineering or MCA. 10 to 15 Years of experience in 3DEXPERIENCE platform (or any other PLM solution) deployment e-Matrix/MatrixOne/Enovia/EXALEAD/3DExperience platform installation/upgrade/troubleshooting/support/PCS

Good / hands-on experience on Database, Application server / middleware

Knowledge aboutContinuous Integration/deployment processes & tools (Git,SVN,Jenkins,Sonarqube, Nexus etc.)

Exposure to SSL, Load balancers (Software and Hardware),LDAP,Proxy serverwould be a plus

Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office

My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services.

This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks
• Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability
• Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes

About You

You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams.

Essential experience and skills:

• Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure

• Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure

• High proficiency in at least two of the following:

• Docker (AWS ECS)

• Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK

• Nagios

• Windows Server (IIS)

• Linux

• Microsoft SQL Server

• Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls)

• x86 server hardware

Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practicesStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaborativelyExperience managing or contributing to complex technical projects

Desirable experience:

• Familiarity with Cloudflare
• Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards

If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to

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

Junior Embedded Software Engineer - £35k - £45k – Semi remote – Bristol Hexwired Recruitment has partnered with a unique Engineering company based Bristol, who are now seeking a Junior Embedded Software Engineer to develop a range of Arm based systems. The company are working with customers globally to develop novel solutions to a range of applications, utilising the latest technology available! You will be working as part of a dedicated Software team, developing a range of unique products used across a number of industries so this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a more varied role. This is a Junior Embedded Software role working on Realtime Systems and Arm Processors. If you have experience working on products from design to manufacture this is highly beneficial. Key Skills \* 1+ years commercial Embedded C experienc \* Good commercial RTOS experience (FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS preferred \* Good experience working on ARM Processors \* Previous experience working on safety critical products is highly desirable but not essential The company are offering circa £45k dependent on experience along with an excellent benefits package. If you’re interested in this Junior Embedded Software role, please apply. For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, C++ programming, Mechanical, CAD, Electronics, Hardware, FPGA, Power Electronics, AI, Embedded Linux, Golang Development, Machine Learning, Data Science or Simulation contact us today

We are recruiting for our IT client that are looking for someone to assist their customer with IT queries, so if you like working with computers and enjoy helping people this role will be ideal. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone starting out in their IT career or possibly already working in a 1st line IT help desk support type role and want to join a company where they feel truly valued. Our client offer a competitive salary lots of company benefits and ongoing training and development.

The client is based just outside of Peterborough towards Stamford so you will need to

drive.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Technical Support Agents work directly with their customers to educate them on features, diagnose issues and carry out remote remedial work to our software. Day-to-day, they work with Linux (Debian) and MySQL and this is a great opportunity for those with skills or an interest in these areas. Every member of the support team also receives direct support from their colleagues, supervisors and management, so a problem for you can be solved by all. They are also passionate about training and skill development, so an advanced knowledge of these platforms isn t required from day one.

WHAT YOU LL BE DOING

• Understanding the operation of our bespoke software systems, the hardware and software for the both applications, and to seek ways to improve the reliability and performance of the systems.
• Take customer calls and attempt to resolve the customer s enquiry or issue by remotely connecting to customer sites.
• Telephone customers and talk through certain functions, and explain the causes and solutions to the problems.
• Participate in the out of hours support rota (this could amount to 1 week in 8)
• Escalate issues to your line manager as appropriate (and according to procedure)
• Maintain a high level of call logging issue quality (ensuring others can follow your work)
• Liaise with customers professionally at all times
• Participate in ongoing training as systems evolve and new features or functionality is built
• Ensure the working environment is kept tidy and professional at all times
• Ensure that your own technical knowledge is kept up to date

YOU SHOULD APPLY IF:

• You have demonstrable organisation skills, including time management, prioritisation of tasks, and self-motivation
• You are professional in manner, approach, appearance and confidence
• You are motivated to learn and disseminate information.
• You have a strong work ethic.
• You have strong attention to details
• You are hard-working and committed, with a sense of humour

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent IT literacy, fast accurate keyboard skills
• Confident and clear communicator (verbal, written and listening skills)

Proven track record in customer service and support

Network Infrastructure Engineer – Radar Programme
Location: Cowes (3–4 days onsite)
Rate: £60 per hour PAYE / £81.05 Umbrella
Security Clearance: UK Eyes Only
Client: BAE Systems

Contract
We are currently supporting BAE Systems in the search for a Network Infrastructure Engineer to join a high-profile Radar Programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a secure and highly technical defence environment, contributing to the delivery of mission-critical infrastructure that underpins advanced radar capabilities.
Working within the IT Infrastructure team, you will play a key role in designing, implementing and maintaining secure network environments that support complex engineering systems across both Windows and Linux platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain secure network infrastructure supporting radar programmes
• Deploy and support Windows and Linux server environments
• Configure and manage core network protocols including TCP/IP and UDP
• Implement and maintain VLAN and WLAN architectures
• Administer subnets, switches, firewalls and routing infrastructure
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams supporting radar system integration
• Ensure infrastructure solutions meet defence security and compliance standards

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience within enterprise network infrastructure environments
• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux system deployment and administration
• Deep understanding of:
  • TCP/IP & UDP networking
  • VLAN & WLAN architecture
  • Subnetting and routing
  • Switches and firewall configuration
• Comfortable working within secure or highly regulated environments

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working with BAE Systems or within the defence sector
• Exposure to engineering or defence programmes

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge radar technology programmes
• Join a highly skilled defence engineering environment
• Competitive £60 per hour PAYE contract rate
• Work on infrastructure that supports critical national defence capability

If you have strong network infrastructure expertise and experience working in secure environments, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.

Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’ll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.

Competitive Salary | Newtown, Wales| Hybrid A leading industrial automation company is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop real-time embedded software for production products. Youll work end-to-end, from concept to deployment, with real ownership and technical autonomy. Key Responsibilities Develop embedded C/C++ software for real-time systems and Embedded Linux Design and review software and system requirements Contribute to architecture, planning, and occasional technical project leadership Perform automated and manual software testing Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews Essential Skills & Experience BSc or higher in Engineering or related discipline Strong C++ experience in real-time and Linux environments Experience with communication stacks (TCP/IP, EtherCAT) Embedded development on ARM microcontrollers (e.g. NXP, Renesas) Desirable Experience with Python, C#, .NET, or C Background in industrial automation, drive systems, or automotive Exposure to safety-critical or high-reliability systems Benefits Competitive salary Hybrid & flexible working EV car scheme 25 days holiday (increasing annually) + buy/sell Relocation and visa sponsorship available (case by case) Apply now to join a growing automation business delivering real-world embedded software solutions. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Hybrid - London

The organisation is progressing through a multi year transformation programme focused on modernising its infrastructure and application landscape. Over recent years, it has adopted cloud native operating models, resilient hybrid platforms, and software defined data centre capabilities.

The Enterprise Services Principal Administrator (Identity) will be accountable for the end to end management of identity, access, and core infrastructure platforms across on premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. This includes Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, hybrid identity services, privileged access tooling, and Zero Trust Network Access solutions.
The role is instrumental in shaping and delivering the next phase of the organisation’s identity and infrastructure evolution. It requires close collaboration with Infrastructure, Security, and Architecture teams, ensuring a secure, scalable, and modern enterprise platform for the next 3-5 years.

Key Responsibilities

Identity & Infrastructure Leadership
* Lead identity and access management across Entra ID, Active Directory, hybrid identity, AD Connect, SSO, Conditional Access, and identity tiering.
* Provide subject matter expertise across infrastructure technologies including Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, VMware VCF, Azure, AWS, backup/DR, and ZTNA.
* Define, maintain, and communicate long term (3-5 year) identity and infrastructure roadmaps.
* Implement governance processes, standards, and architectural guardrails.
* Drive cloud adoption, hybrid identity modernisation, and alignment with Information Security and Enterprise Architecture.

Transformation & Delivery
* Lead identity focused transformation programmes, migrations, and security uplift initiatives.
* Deliver modernisation efforts across hybrid identity, authentication, and access control.
* Provide hands on support and mentorship to internal teams.
* Champion automation through IaC (Terraform, Ansible, GitLab).
* Ensure high quality, standardised technical output across projects.

Operational Excellence
* Oversee operational support and BAU services across identity platforms.
* Maintain uptime targets (SLA 99.999) through proactive monitoring and strong incident response.
* Identify risks and maintain architectural integrity.
* Participate in the on call rota.

Stakeholder Engagement
* Build strong working relationships across technology and business functions.
* Communicate complex identity and infrastructure topics clearly.
* Deliver internal presentations to support organisational alignment.
* Advise and challenge stakeholders constructively to drive improved outcomes.

Key Skills & Experience

Identity & Access Management
* In depth experience with Microsoft Entra ID across the full identity plane (beyond licensing).
* Strong understanding of authentication methods, Conditional Access, SSO, app integrations, and Zero Trust principles.
* Experience with hybrid identity architectures including AD, AD DS, AD Connect, and identity lifecycle flows.
* Knowledge of role based access control, PIM, Just in Time access, and delegated administration.
* Experience implementing identity tiering models.

Privileged Access & Identity Governance
* Experience with enterprise privileged access tools, including but not limited to:
o Active Roles
o Privileged password and session management platforms
o Linux authentication services

Infrastructure & Cloud
* Experience across:
o Azure and AWS
o Kubernetes
o Docker
o Linux (Ubuntu / Red Hat)
o VMware VCF
o Backup & DR solutions
* Strong IaC experience (Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab).
* FinOps and cloud cost optimisation experience preferred.

Security
* Experience responding to or supporting recovery during cyber incidents.
* Strong understanding of infrastructure security concepts: firewalls, routing, IDS/IPS, ZTNA, load balancing.
* Working knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access services.

Certifications
Preferred certifications include:
* Microsoft Entra / Azure identity or administrator certifications
* Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, SSCP, etc.)
* Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD)
* Linux, VMware, or automation certifications

Cyber Software Engineer - SC - Perm

Location(s): Gloucester, Woking and Manchester

Type : Hybrid

Salary : £40,000 - £70,000

Clearance: Must hold an active SC Clearance

Must be eligible for further clearances (DV)

Must be a sole british national

Job Description:

The successful applicant will join teams working at the forefront of AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE and Platform Engineering. With long-term programmes secured across the latest frameworks, this position offers the chance to be part of an exciting growth journey with significant technical depth and variety.

As a Cyber Software Engineer, the successful applicant will contribute to the research, design and development of critical systems in support of National Security missions. They will apply secure coding practices, maintain high standards of software quality and work closely with operating systems at a low level.

Key Requirements

* Strong experience with C or C++

* Familiarity with Python

* Comfortable working with Linux or Windows operating systems

* Knowledge of version control tools and experience in agile delivery environments

* An interest in the Cyber domain

* Understanding of common software design and testing patterns

* Ability to build systems and support continuous integration pipelines

Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain DV clearance. This requires being a British Citizen and having lived in the UK for the past 10 years.

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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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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Senior Firmware Engineer Cambridge 80-90k dependant on experience

My client is looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer to join a small, high-impact signal processing team. You will take ownership of the full embedded firmware stack, from initial investigation through to integration and release, working with a high degree of autonomy on cutting-edge communication technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain C firmware for TI DSPs and ARM aarch64 Linux platforms
• Implement and optimize MAC/RLC protocol stacks for GERAN, UTRAN, E-UTRAN, and NR
• Collaborate with FPGA teams to manage Xilinx SoC data paths and DMA transfers

Requirements

• Extensive experience in C for resource-constrained targets, including deep knowledge of memory layout, linker scripts, and drivers for SPI, I2C, and DMA.
• Strong command of DSP fundamentals and 3GPP standards
• Several years of commercial experience in cellular or RF firmware.

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with TI DSP architecture or Xilinx SoC development toolchains
• Experience with open-source SDR tools like srsRAN or PCI-based host-to-DSP communication architectures.

If you are a proactive problem-solver ready to take ownership of complex firmware challenges, apply today!

Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office

My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services.

This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks
• Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability
• Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes

About You

You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams.

Essential experience and skills:

• Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure
• Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure
• High proficiency in at least two of the following:

• Docker (AWS ECS)
• Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK
• Nagios
• Windows Server (IIS)
• Linux
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls)
• x86 server hardware

• Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practices
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience managing or contributing to complex technical projects

Desirable experience:

• Familiarity with Cloudflare
• Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards

If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed)

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

We’re looking for a Azure Platform Engineer to join a growing team supporting a large-scale SaaS platform. This role focuses on improving reliability, scalability, and performance while helping drive a major cloud-native transition to Azure and Kubernetes.

You will work closely with engineering teams to modernise infrastructure, automate operations, and ensure highly observable and resilient systems in a production environment handling sensitive data.

This role is suited to engineers who have built platforms and developer infrastructure and who enjoy solving complex technical problems in production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build platform capabilities on Azure and Kubernetes
• Support cloud migration and containerisation initiatives
• Improve reliability, observability, and platform performance
• Automate infrastructure using Pulumi and Ansible
• Work closely with engineering teams to improve deployment, monitoring, and operational tooling
• Participate in incident response and post-incident reviews
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team

Required Experience

• Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience running production workloads
• Commercial experience working with Microsoft Azure
• Experience building or developing internal platforms
• Strong troubleshooting skills in distributed systems
• Linux administration and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus or Grafana
• Infrastructure as Code experience (Pulumi preferred)

Desirable

• Software development background (C#, Go, TypeScript, Python)
• Experience with Ansible
• Go development experience
• Experience in regulated environments
• Familiarity with Windows / IIS environments

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

An IT Support Technician will join a thriving High-Tech Company to provide all their Windows 11 users with 1st and 2nd Line support to keep the fast-paced organization running smoothly.

With relevant IT Certification, you ll possess a minimum of 2-3 years experience of working within an IT Support role; will have excellent people skills, good problem solving abilities as well as familiarity with ITIL principles.

The successful IT Support Technician will troubleshoot a wide variety of hardware, software and infrastructure issues; taking ownership of issues and driving them to resolution.

The IT Support Technician will ideally bring:

• A level or higher in Computing / IT or relevant experience.
• IT Certification such as those from Microsoft, CompTIA or Cisco.
• Proven experience of 1st and 2nd Line Support across Windows 11.
• Experience with Linux based systems.
• Experience of the set up and configuration of laptops, desktops and Android mobile devices.
• Supporting and troubleshooting Microsoft 365 applications.
• Familiarity with Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Experience of managing and maintaining backup solutions.

Great opportunity for an IT Support Technician, who values consistency and teamwork, to work closely with a talented and cutting edge technology team. Office based role.

Location: Bristol; Hybrid

Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer!

Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities.

Your Impact

As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will:

• Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed.
• Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle.
• Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs.
• Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability.
• Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions.
• Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing.
• Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration.
• Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance.
• Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making.
• Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture.

Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C.
• A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
• A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability.
• Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks.
• A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction.
• Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools.
• A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers.
• Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS).
• A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship.
• Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience.
• Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging.
• Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices.
• Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team.
• Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
• Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams.

About Smartbox

Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do.

Our Inclusive Culture

We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Our D&I Commitments

• We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday.
• Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career.
• We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users.

Rewards and Benefits

Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days.

Agencies

Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.

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