The Senior Software Engineer will work within the Systems and Software team in the Programmes area of STS Defence, developing and maintaining software throughout the Software Development Lifecycle from requirements elicitation, through to in service delivery.
The post will provide technical leadership on software projects for key stakeholders and on software development activities undertaken by the company. This includes responsibility for managing code and quality reviews to ensure relevant quality standards are met across the software team.
The Senior Software Engineer will also assist in support of wider business objectives exploring new technologies for product creation, development and R&D to grow our software development capability stream; and provide support to existing software projects as required.
Duties:
Senior Software Engineer responsible for co-ordination of day to day software development in a small team
Designing and implementing software changes through change control process as part of spiral development.
Continuous improvement of Software Engineering capabilities, maintaining a leading edge capability
Leading the planning, delivery and assurance of software work packages and ensuring software engineering process and best practice followed
Oversight, direction and guidance to the allocated project team members, through the planning and delivery of installation tasks and projects
The provision of software engineering technical input into bid preparation and contracts
Ongoing review and improvement of policies, standards and procedures for software engineering activities
Support project software requirements including supporting customer and other stakeholder meetings as required
The exploitation of opportunities for further business development
Skills/Qualifications:
Degree Qualified (BSc or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
Experience with C++, C#, Java, and web development (HTML, CSS, JS, etc.)
Exposure to other embedded development (Linux, bash/shell scripting, terminal command-line scripts, Qt/QML)
Strong experience architecting cradle-to-grave software solutions including Technology Readiness level (TRL) process.
Proven track record with creating and maintaining servers, primarily those with versioning control, Bugzilla, project management capabilities and automated testing capabilities
Strong experience of software development lifecycle processes, ensuring both a quality of process and firm traceability from requirements to implementation
Experience of creating and managing cloud-based big data solutions desirable
Proven track record of working collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
Additional Information
All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level, with further security clearance to DV level desirable. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes
All candidates will be required to adhere to STS Defence core values.

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This position is perfect for an FPGA Engineer focused on innovation. You will be ahead of industry trends, collaborating with leading semiconductor companies and top engineers on challenging projects. In this small company, there’s no micromanagementjust a focus on great work. Attend meetings when needed, but you have the freedom to design solutions your way. If you enjoy solving complex problems independently, this role offers flexibility and autonomy.

This FPGA Engineer role is hybrid, after an initial training period fully onsite.

Despite being very well-established and highly successful, they maintain a small business atmosphere with a start-up culture.

Senior FPGA Engineer essential requirements

• At least 5+ years relevant FPGA experience
• Good understanding of the PCIe spec OR very experienced designer of FPGA cores.
• Familiarity with Verilog, System Verilog

Senior FPGA Engineer desirable skills

• High-speed protocols Ethernet, PCIe, USB, NVMe, CXL etc
• C/C++. Linux, Bash, Python, VHDL, tcl
• Jira, Git
• VHDL
• High speed transceivers
• Memory controllers
• PCB Layout

Position: Senior FPGA Engineer  
Location: Hybrid WFH within reach of Portsmouth  
Salary: £60-95k  
Benefits:Bonus, Pension, Healthcare  
Key Skills: FPGA design, Verilog  

TXM is recruiting on behalf of our client as their trusted recruitment partner for a Principal Software Design Engineer / Site Lead. This is a senior, hands-on technical role combined with leadership responsibility, offering the opportunity to shape next-generation embedded products while leading a site-based engineering team.

The Role This position is ideal for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer who enjoys both deep technical involvement and people leadership. You will take ownership of embedded software design and development for advanced hardware platforms, while coordinating and guiding a local engineering team to deliver high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for ARM-based hardware platforms, with a strong focus on real-time operating systems (RTOS), ideally Zephyr
• Lead and coordinate a site-based engineering team, including task allocation, workload prioritisation, and day-to-day technical oversight
• Develop, debug, and maintain high-quality embedded C code, following best practices and coding standards (e.g. MISRA where appropriate)
• Implement and optimise wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or similar technologies
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and other stakeholders to define requirements, architecture, and system design
• Support development of user interfaces or related applications using web-based technologies such as JavaScript and HTML
• Develop Linux-based applications for testing and simulation purposes
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation covering design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting
• Promote secure software development practices, including encryption and secure communication
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience programming in C within RTOS environments (Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or similar)
• Proven background in embedded software development for real-time, hardware-integrated systems
• Experience with wireless communication protocols and connectivity technologies
• Working knowledge of JavaScript and HTML
• Experience with Linux OS application development for testing or simulation
• Familiarity with embedded development tools, IDEs, and version control systems such as Git
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage workloads and motivate engineering teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously on complex systems

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years experience in embedded software engineering
• Experience within consumer electronics, IoT, or similar embedded product environments is advantageous

Why Apply?

• Senior, influential role combining technical leadership and people management
• Opportunity to work on innovative, next-generation embedded products
• Long-term, permanent position within a stable and forward-thinking engineering environment

If you are interested and would like to hear more about this role, please apply right away!

Job Title:

Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Location:

Milton Keynes (office-based initially, hybrid after ~6 months)

Salary:

£70,000 £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Hours:

Full-time

About the Role

Bolt Technical are hiring exclusively for a growing SaaS business.

This is a key senior hire to take ownership of a legacy LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) platform, modernising it pragmatically while supporting a small, fast-moving team. The role offers significant influence over technical direction and a clear long-term path to CTO as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

Own and develop a LAMP-based full-stack platform

Audit, refactor, and improve legacy code without full rewrites

Introduce modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)

Design and maintain APIs (REST / GraphQL)

Improve performance, security, and scalability

Contribute to DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure

Mentor junior developers and support best practices

What Theyre Looking For

Senior full-stack experience in a LAMP environment

Strong PHP and MySQL skills

Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks

API design experience

Comfortable in a hands-on, pragmatic, small-team environment

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Package & Benefits

£70,000 £80,000 salary DOE

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Pension

Medical and dental cover

Hybrid working after onboarding period

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A fantastic opportunity for a Site Reliability Engineer / Systems Engineer to support highly available, scalable production systems within a fast-growing technology environment, working across cloud platforms, DevOps, networking and operational resilience.

If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: DevOps Engineer, Operations Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer, Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Production Engineer

SALARY: up to £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Remote and Hybrid Working Options Available. You can either work remotely of if you prefer Hybrid working from home and the office in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Site Reliability Engineer / Systems Engineer to join a growing technology team focused on delivering reliable, scalable and resilient platforms and services.

As a Site Reliability Engineer/ Systems Engineer you will act as the vital link between operations, end users and backend development teams, ensuring system availability, performance optimisation and effective incident management across live environments.

This Site Reliability Engineer/ Systems Engineer role offers the chance to work with modern cloud technologies, containerisation, observability tools and automation practices, while influencing long-term reliability improvements across business-critical systems.

APPLY TODAY

Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Site Reliability Engineer / Systems Engineer include:

Incident Triage and Ownership: Acting as first-line technical escalation for live production issues through to resolution or handover

System Monitoring and Availability: Maintaining high availability, performance and scalability of production platforms and services

Observability Implementation: Managing logging, monitoring, alerting and metrics to proactively identify and resolve issues

Reliability Improvements: Collaborating with development teams to translate operational insights into long-term platform resilience

Automation and Resilience: Supporting automation, incident response and continuous improvement practices

New Service Support: Ensuring new products and features are operable, reliable and scalable from day one

Cross-Team Collaboration: Working with network engineering, operations and support teams to diagnose service issues

Documentation and Reporting: Creating and maintaining runbooks, escalation guides and incident reports

Incident Prioritisation: Balancing customer impact with long-term system health and stability

Security and Compliance: Supporting compliance with security, availability and regulatory frameworks

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

Previous experience in a Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Systems Engineer or Operations Engineer role

Experience supporting production services at scale within a DevOps or SRE environment

Strong working knowledge of ISP-related networking concepts including DNS, DHCP, PPPoE, RADIUS and IPv4/IPv6

Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK or Splunk

Hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes

Cloud platform experience, ideally Google Cloud Platform, including automation and scaling practices

Strong Linux administration skills with scripting capability in Bash, Python or similar

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and source control tools such as GitHub Actions

Understanding of security frameworks and operational resilience best practices

DESIRABLE

Experience within ISP, MSP or telecommunications environments

Familiarity with enterprise IT architectures including OSS and BSS systems

Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST or GDPR

Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible

BENEFITS

Smart casual dress code

Free access to gym facilities

Access to a financial wellbeing platform (on successful completion of probationary period)

Access to an employee assistance programme, Virtual GP and Elderly Care support (on successful completion of probationary period)

Access to cycle to work, childcare, and electric vehicle schemes after six months

Brand new office with excellent transport links

Supportive team culture, growth and career progression

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

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We’re working with a Chorley based tech co., a leader in their field, based in brand new state of the art offices right next to Buckshaw Parkway train station. Hybrid working DevOps Engineer role.

We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to help design, build, and operate reliable, scalable platforms that enable teams to deliver software safely and efficiently. You will work closely with development and operations teams to automate build and deployment processes, improve system reliability, and strengthen our cloud-native capabilities.

This role focuses on practical delivery, operational ownership, and continuous improvement, rather than tooling for toolings sake.

Key Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and operate cloud-based infrastructure supporting production and non-production environments

Administer and support Linux and Windows-based systems

Contribute to infrastructure design with a focus on availability, scalability, and security

Design, implement, and maintain CI pipelines for on-premise and cloud-hosted applications

Support and improve CD and GitOps workflows using tools such as Argo CD

Maintain and optimise build infrastructure and build agents

Deploy, operate and support Kubernetes application deployments, services, ingress, and configuration

Troubleshoot Kubernetes and container-related issues in production environments

Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions

Support operational aspects of platforms such as: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka, OpenSearch

Required Skills & Experience

Experience working in a DevOps or Platform Engineering role

Strong knowledge of Linux and working knowledge of Windows

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines

Experience deploying and operating applications in the cloud

Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based workloads

Experience with Git-based workflows

Scripting experience using Shell / Bash and/or PowerShell

Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and incident management practices

Desirable Skills:

Experience with GitOps tooling (Argo CD)

Experience with Bamboo and Bitbucket

Knowledge of Kafka, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL operations

Experience operating OpenSearch or similar logging platforms

Understanding of cloud security and access control (RBAC, secrets)

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Cloud Platform Engineer (AWS) Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid, with travel as required) Salary: Competitive + benefits An organisation operating at national and international scale is looking for an experienced Cloud Platform Engineer (AWS) to support and evolve a large, security-critical AWS environment as part of a major cloud transformation programme. You'll work closely with infrastructure, security, and development teams to design, build, and operate highly available, compliant, and cost-effective AWS services. Key responsibilities: Build, maintain, and optimise AWS infrastructure and services Support migrations from on-prem to AWS Implement and maintain security, monitoring, logging, and DR controls Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code Support AWS networking, WorkSpaces, and cost management Key requirements: 5+ years' hands-on AWS engineering experience AWS Associate certification (or equivalent experience) Strong knowledge of core AWS services, networking, and security best practices Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation or Terraform) Strong Linux skills scripting experience desirable Nice to have: ISO27001 experience Containers (ECS, Kubernetes, Docker) ITIL / structured service management experience This is a great opportunity to work on a large-scale, impactful cloud platform with real-world significance. ? Apply now for a confidential discussion. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Principal Embedded Software Engineer | £80-85k | Cambridge An exciting medium-sized consultancy is looking for an experienced software engineer to join their driven & motivated team. Youll report directly to the Head of Engineering and have a significant degree of authority over the architecture of each project. This is a fantastic opportunity for a software engineer with previous consultancy experience who wants to join a team where they can have a real impact every day and lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers, without the line management side of things. A lot of their projects tend to be outside of heavy industry regulations and varied, so you have a lot of freedom to be creative & solve a range of problems. Responsibilities as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer: + Lead the software design and development of embedded and connected systems + Take a system-wide view: balancing firmware, hardware, connectivity, and cloud considerations + Work directly with clients, defining not just delivery but also the actual product itself from idea through to production Requirements as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer: + Strong experience developing embedded software using C/C++ for RTOS-based systems (ideally Zephyr) + Experience at a senior level in a consultancy environment + Strong understanding of embedded Linux, but you dont have to be a Linux guru + Experience with Cloud-based systems (AWS, IoT, embedded security) If you love developing exciting products and would like to play a leading role in a consultancy, apply! TPBN1\_UKTJ

Senior Software Engineer - Up to £200,000 - Cambridge Title : Senior Software Engineer Company : Proprietary HFT Location : Cambridge Pay : Up to £200,000 with huge potential to increase Company : A proprietary high-frequency trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Software Engineer with a demonstrable background of delivering complex projects from a concept through to delivery. It is important that you have been involved in the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), as this dynamic role will require you to rapidly prototype - and ultimately move into production - highly complex, reliable and performant systems - oftentimes from scratch. Role : Develop ultra-low-latency trading systems C++ or Rust code Work closely with a close-knit team of Software Developers and Quant Traders Build mission-critical research systems from scratch This is an early-stage hire for the team. Much of your work will be completely greenfield. You will be involved in the designing, prototyping, testing and productionising new software. Providing support to a small number of junior engineers Whilst not a requirement, you will be given the opportunity to grow into a senior managerial role should you wish About you: Holistic approach to problem solving; you are able to see the 'bigger picture' of your work Exceptional systems knowledge Exceptional Linux knowledge Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP) Strong concurrent programming ability (C++ or Rust) Experienced working with distributed systems Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch. TPBN1\_UKTJ

We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join our Letchworth

As our Senior Software Development Engineer, you will perform all software lifecycle phase tasks from planning to release and subsequent maintenance and support. Be able to complete all allocated tasks within the time and budget specified within the work package definitions.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Software Development Engineer, and be able to make correct technical decisions that ensure compliance and quality while considering cost, schedule and risk.

Location: Letchworth UK

We Take Care of Our People

Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Perform software development tasks to the required quality, complying with company procedures and within time and cost constraints.
• Develop software planning documents.
• Develop software requirements and associated traceability.
• Develop software design artefacts.
• Develop source code from design and requirements.
• Take responsibility for board level bring up of hardware, working with the hardware team to resolve any issues.
• Develop software requirement based verification / test cases
• Investigate problems and de-bug software
• Perform technical reviews on software artefacts.
• Develop accurate time and cost estimates for software work packages.
• Ensure all allocated tasks are completed in accordance with the applicable project plan and work package definitions.
• To accept technical responsibility for allocated software lifecycle phases / tasks
• Report software progress / status to the software team leader.
• Identify software development process improvement opportunities.

What You Bring

Essential Criteria:

• Good understanding of full software life cycle processes
• Relevant experience of requirements development, modern design techniques, different programming languages and testing
• Relevant experience of embedded software development.
• Relevant experience of SW Configuration Control using GIT or similar tool
• Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate subject.

Desirable Criteria:

• Proficiency in the following languages: C, C++, Python, Java Script, MISRA C.
• Experience of developing for following OS s: Linux, VxWorks
• Experience of Bare Metal SW development
• Experience Model based development, UML.
• Experience of Agile / Waterfall Methodology
• Relevant experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment.

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries’ toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright*.*

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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Scientific Software Engineer | C++ | Python | Linux Oxfordshire | Hybrid £70,000pa - £75,000pa plus benefits: Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers? If so, this Lead Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client is at the forefront of scientific research industry developing instrumentation and tools to aid ground-breaking science. They now seek a highly dynamic Lead Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environments and can seamlessly adapt to changing priorities. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical expertise and architectural vision but also excel in collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential, as this role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and effectively communicating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. We’re looking for someone who can inspire, influence, and drive alignment while fostering a positive and innovative team culture. The successful Lead Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject Experience in Linux based software application development using modern C++ Experience with network and other communication buses. Experience with tools such as CMake Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. For more information on the client, products, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles)

OCI Cloud Administrator l Security Lead l Oracle Cloud Infrastructure l PaaS / IaaS l DV Cleared l Hybrid | Competitive PD l Outside IR35 l London

Method Resourcing is working with a partnering consultancy that is looking for an OCI Cloud Administrator / Security Lead to take ownership of the secure operation of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) within a highly regulated, security-critical environment.

This role requires hands-on OCI experience and active DV clearance, with privileged administrator access across cloud and security tooling.

Key Requirements:

• Hands-on administration of OCI environments including tenancies, networking, compute, storage and IAM policies
• Strong experience across OCI PaaS / IaaS services
• Operation of security-critical tooling hosted in IaaS (logging, monitoring, vulnerability scanning)
• Implementation and maintenance of preventative and detective security controls
• Experience managing environment cloning and data masking activities
• Support of secure test, backup and disaster recovery environments
• Strong Linux background with experience using Terraform and infrastructure automation
• Comfortable operating with privileged access in secure, regulated environments
• DV clearance is mandatory

Contract Details:

• Location: On-site / Hybrid (London as required)
• Security Clearance: DV (must be active)
• IR35: Outside
• Duration: Initial contract with extension potential
• Rate: Competitive day rate

For more information or to apply, please send your CV to .

OCI Cloud Administrator l Security Lead l Oracle Cloud Infrastructure l DV Cleared l PaaS / IaaS l Hybrid | Outside IR35 l London

RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Operations and Maintenance team in Harrogate, reporting to the Head of System Operations. You’ll be part of a highly skilled team responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and readiness of critical systems.

Our division delivers innovative, reliable, and secure solutions to national and international customers across defence, civil, and commercial sectors. If you’re driven by challenges, thrive in complex environments, and want to make a tangible impact, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor system and subsystem performance, preparing regular status reports
• Investigate and respond to anomalous system behaviour
• Implement performance improvements via scripting and procedure updates
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures and redundancy management documentation
• Support system reconfiguration and non-routine operations
• Monitor equipment health to maintain the highest level of mission readiness
• Undertake core skills training and follow-on advanced development
• Work a non-traditional schedule, including occasional 12-hour shifts and weekend

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with relevant experience or Master’s in STEM with relevant experience
• Ability to thrive as both a leader and a technical contributor
• Experience leading briefs and providing solutions to decision-makers
• Proven project or team leadership experience in complex, high-pressure environments

Preferred:

• Operations or systems/software engineering experience
• Linux OS and scripting skills (Python, Perl)
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira)
• Experience in geographically distributed teams
• Knowledge of Flask Web Framework or Jupyter Notebooks

We are seeking a Linux Engineer / System Administrator to support secure and mission-critical operational systems for high-profile clients across National Security. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong engineering pedigree, working in small, highly capable teams delivering impactful outcomes in critical environments.

You’ll benefit from a flexible hybrid working model, clear progression routes, and the opportunity to shape your career as the organisation continues to grow. For the right candidate, there is also the potential to gain Developed Vetting (DV/eDV), opening doors to some of the most sensitive and rewarding projects in the UK.

Salary: £25,000 - £45,000 per annum (+ bonuses)

Location: Gloucester preferred (other offices considered)

Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid working, split between office, client sites, and home

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert administration and support for secure Linux-based operational systems
• Perform proactive system maintenance, including patching, updates, and firmware deployments
• Monitor server and infrastructure health, troubleshooting performance issues and outages
• Deliver second-line technical support and carry out root cause analysis for production incidents
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota when required

Essential Skills

• Strong experience in Linux system administration (Red Hat preferred)
• Familiarity with server lifecycle and patch management tools (e.g., Foreman, Dell OME)

Desirable Skills

• Basic understanding of Cisco networking
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Puppet

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold an active UK Security Check (SC) clearance or higher and must be eligible to obtain Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV). This typically requires applicants to be sole British nationals.

If you are a motivated Linux professional with a problem-solving mindset and an interest in secure environments, we’d love to hear from you.

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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.

The Android Platform Engineer will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and testing bespoke Android software components
• Working across the full Android stack, including applications, platform services, and system-level code
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality software
• Investigating, troubleshooting, and optimising performance and security issues
• Contributing to software architecture decisions and promoting best practices for Android development

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong experience in Android app development using Java and Android Studio
• Exposure to Android or Linux internals
• Proficiency in low-level coding languages, such as C and C++
• Understanding of software development lifecycle, testing, and version control (e.g., Git)
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban
• Ability to solve complex, technical problems independently and collaboratively

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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.

The Senior Software Engineer will work within the Systems and Software team in the Programmes area of STS Defence, developing and maintaining software throughout the Software Development Lifecycle from requirements elicitation, through to in service delivery.

The post will provide technical leadership on software projects for key stakeholders and on software development activities undertaken by the company. This includes responsibility for managing code and quality reviews to ensure relevant quality standards are met across the software team.

The Senior Software Engineer will also assist in support of wider business objectives exploring new technologies for product creation, development and R&D to grow our software development capability stream; and provide support to existing software projects as required.

Duties:

Senior Software Engineer responsible for co-ordination of day to day software development in a small team

Designing and implementing software changes through change control process as part of spiral development.

Continuous improvement of Software Engineering capabilities, maintaining a leading edge capability

Leading the planning, delivery and assurance of software work packages and ensuring software engineering process and best practice followed

Oversight, direction and guidance to the allocated project team members, through the planning and delivery of installation tasks and projects

The provision of software engineering technical input into bid preparation and contracts

Ongoing review and improvement of policies, standards and procedures for software engineering activities

Support project software requirements including supporting customer and other stakeholder meetings as required

The exploitation of opportunities for further business development

Skills/Qualifications:

Degree Qualified (BSc or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience

Experience with C++, C#, Java, and web development (HTML, CSS, JS, etc.)

Exposure to other embedded development (Linux, bash/shell scripting, terminal command-line scripts, Qt/QML)

Strong experience architecting cradle-to-grave software solutions including Technology Readiness level (TRL) process.

Proven track record with creating and maintaining servers, primarily those with versioning control, Bugzilla, project management capabilities and automated testing capabilities

Strong experience of software development lifecycle processes, ensuring both a quality of process and firm traceability from requirements to implementation

Experience of creating and managing cloud-based big data solutions desirable

Proven track record of working collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

Additional Information

All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level, with further security clearance to DV level desirable. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes

All candidates will be required to adhere to STS Defence core values.

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-Network Engineer
-Permanent
-Glasgow/Hybrid -Salary to £45,000 per annum + excellent benefits package inc company equity

Fantastic new opportunity to the market to join our Glasgow-based technology services client. The business is now recruiting for a seasoned Network Engineer, as they continue to grow their tech team from their state-of-the-art tech hub in Glasgow.

Our client is a true Scottish success story, who support some impressive clients globally and have just raised significant funding to embark on the next phase of their journey. They have enjoyed continued growth, year on year, since they were founded and now feature on the London Stock Exchange, with over 100 staff members globally.

This is an exciting time for an experienced Network Engineer to join the business, with the opportunity to complete a diverse range of projects within the organisation.

You will be part of a highly technical team, managing the global networks and will assist with the technical delivery of all services across the network.

Working with the network and infrastructure teams to ensure client up time and liaising with internal/external customers to understand technical requirements through to resolution will be central to the role. There will be further responsibility to investigate and diagnose network-related incidents and analyse / upgrade network resources where required, including router/switching upgrades.

Skills/Experience Required

• Extensive technical background with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Strong understanding of the technologies and challenges in data centre environments.
• Broad understanding of Juniper network environments (EX/QFX Switching, SRX Firewalls) - JNCIP preferred.
• Strong understanding of Juniper SRX security appliances.
• Analyse and upgrade network resources - router/switch/uplink upgrades.
• Deployment and maintenance for the trading, WAN and public network infrastructure.
• Maintenance of network uptime.
• Responding to customer queries and adhering to contracted SLAs.
• Financial Services experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management.

Nice to Haves

• Experience of network design in large data centres.
• Experience with Arista low latency switching environments.
• understanding of VXLAN/EVPN deployment and management.
• Network Automation/Programming using Python and/or other scripting languages.
• Thorough understanding of Linux and Windows Server OS.

If you are keen to find out further detail around this opportunity, please forward an updated CV to

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.

Embedded Software Engineer – Test Towcester (On-site) Up to £60,000 Eligibility for SC Clearance is essential An established engineering organisation is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Test to join its Test Systems Design team. This is an on-site role in Towcester, based at a facility recognised as an NI Centre of Excellence. You will develop and maintain high-quality embedded test software and automated test solutions, deployed across manufacturing and product validation environments. The company designs ruggedised embedded computing solutions built around the latest Intel, Freescale and ARM technologies. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you'll be exposed to all stages of design, testing and validation, with a strong culture of continuous improvement, innovation and professional development. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain automated test sequences, embedded software, firmware and scripts to validate products from development through to manufacturing Collaborate closely with Production to validate and deploy test solutions in the manufacturing environment Provide direct production support to maintain existing test solutions and ensure on-time customer delivery Communicate technical progress and status to key stakeholders clearly and professionally Produce internal documentation in line with engineering procedures and quality standards Desired Qualifications & Experience Strong understanding of C programming Experience writing test software at the hardware or device driver level Good understanding of DOS executables Solid working knowledge of Linux Awareness of NI tools such as LabVIEW and TestStand would be advantageous Experience with scripting languages such as Python and/or bash Understanding of JTAG technologies and boundary scan for PCB validation Understanding of Ethernet-based network communication protocols Awareness of computer architectures and hardware design Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical, solution-oriented approach Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment Security Clearance Eligibility for SC Clearance is essential Benefits Competitive pension scheme 25 days annual leave Health and Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme Employee discounts Interested? For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact: Lewis Phillips Verso Recruitment 01582 369359 TPBN1\_UKTJ

Location: Remote with occasional travel

Salary: £40,000 - £52,000 + Benefits

The Role

We’re looking for a technically skilled Cloud Engineering Consultant to design, implement, and manage secure, resilient infrastructure within a high-security cloud services environment for our Cyber Solutions Client. You’ll have the opportunity to work across open-source, Microsoft, hybrid, and public cloud technologies, supporting escalated incidents, driving automation, contributing to projects, and enhancing overall security posture.

You’ll bring deep expertise in one or more areas of cloud engineering while remaining adaptable across the broader technology stack. Curiosity, a drive for continuous improvement, and a passion for staying current with emerging technologies are essential.

Customer satisfaction sits at the heart of this role. You’ll act as a trusted consulting partner, maintaining uptime, ensuring robust security, and delivering high quality technical solutions. Security is a key driver in all decisions, and you’ll play a major part in applying ‘defence-in-depth’ principles.

The Impact You’ll Make

In this role, you will:

• Act as an escalation point for enterprise infrastructure across hardware, applications, and networks
• Work closely with customers and technical specialists to resolve incidents within SLA
• Provide clear incident/problem updates and customer communications
• Support continuous improvement by documenting solutions and updating knowledge bases
• Maintain accurate configuration and asset management records
• Champion a ‘security first’ approach across systems and services
• Take ownership of personal and technical development
• Mentor colleagues and support internal knowledge transfer
• Assist with change evaluation and scheduling
• Play a technical role across customer and internal projects from discovery and design through to implementation
• Become a subject matter expert for key customer accounts and technologies
• Oversee full product lifecycles, from pre-sales and design through to build and ongoing operation
• Support pre-sales activities by helping gather requirements, shaping solutions, and ensuring secure, scalable technical proposals

What You’ll Bring to the Team

You’ll have experience in some of the following areas, with a willingness to learn others as needed:

Technical Skills

• Operating Systems: Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Microsoft
• Virtualisation: VMware (NSX-T, VCF, VCD), KVM, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Nutanix
• Public Cloud: AWS, Azure
• Automation: Git, Ansible, Terraform
• Scripting: Bash, Python, PowerShell
• Security: VPNs, load balancers, firewalls
• Networking: OSI model, VLANs, L2/L3 configuration
• Protocols: HTTP, DNS, SSL/HTTPS, SMTP
• Understanding of server hardware, including hardware/software RAID
• Experience contributing to technical projects
• Knowledge of data centre operations, processes, and controls
• Working experience in Incident and Problem Management
• Excellent troubleshooting skills

Soft Skills

• A problem solving mindset and analytical thinking
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player
• Passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning
• Ability to perform under pressure in fast paced environments
• Strong organisational and forward planning skills
• Innovative thinker eager to tackle complex challenges

What’s in It for You?

• Flexible working options including hybrid/remote
• Continuous professional development and learning opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, wellbeing, family, and lifestyle - including Private Healthcare, Cash Back Plan, Life Assurance, and Holiday Buy/Sell options

Interested?

Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship or PSW Visas are not suitable for this role. Who we are: \* Our products are in use across all forms of entertainment from the largest of world tours to the smallest of nightclubs. \* We build products which inspire creativity and enable lighting designers to create the shows you will have seen at festivals, concerts & on TV. We produce market leading lighting control hardware and software solutions and develop lighting networking hardware for permanent and temporary applications. \* We Develop a wide range of software from embedded firmware, UI applications to mobile apps, primarily using C++. \* We are a friendly group of around 50 team members based here in Southampton and part of a wider group which employs over 350 people with offices in Nottingham, Miami, California, Mexico, Paris, and Belgium. We work closely together to embrace challenges and seek ways to innovate and enhance our products for the ever-evolving entertainment industry. About the Role: \* We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our ambitious and growing team and help us build software for a range of platforms including PCs and mobile devices. \* We have a small but growing R&D team based in Southampton and our engineers are involved in the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. Main Responsibilities: \* Design, develop and support solutions for our bespoke products. \* Design and develop our applications user interface. \* Assist in maintaining our CI build system for our software, building for a range of platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and bare metal micro-controllers. \* Create high and low-level software design using recognised methodologies. \* Produce documentation including requirements, change notes and user manuals. \* Prepare and implement suitable test strategies. \* Assist the support team with troubleshooting technical issues, developing and implementing corrective actions as needed. \* Share knowledge and learning with other members of the software team. Essential Skills: \* At least 3 years professional experience in Software Engineering. \* Experience developing in C++. \* An understanding of how modern complex C++ applications are compiled and built. \* Excellent communication, technical & problem-solving skills. \* Using build and CI tools such as CMake, GitLab, vcpkg and Docker. Desirable Experience: \* Knowledge or experience of developing in Qt. \* Experience of networking, USB and implementing communication protocols. \* Using source control and CI systems such as GitLab, Git or Atlassian tools. \* Agile/Scrum development process experience. \* Experience of working in a Linux OS. \* Working with stage lighting and lighting control products. What we offer: \* We also offer a 35-hour work week (9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday) with an hour for lunch and although we hope you never need it, we also include BUPA company healthcare. On top of this, we also offer a company pension. Plus, free tea and coffee and regular Curries! If this job is of interest to you and you have the experience required, APPLY NOW! We will process your CV and personal information to assess your suitability for the role. If we wish to consider you further, we will register your personal information in our database and contact you. We may contact you from time to time about other relevant roles. Your personal information will be securely held. For more information, please refer to our privacy notice, a copy of which can be found on our website. – Select Engineering Limited

Principal Network Software Engineer Shape the software behind an industry leading product, the type that sits at the heart of high performing technical environments. Combining  precision hardware, real-time control, and sophisticated software, my client are seeking a Principal Network Software Engineer as part of their plans for growth. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role and the right candidate will have in depth experience with Linux, embedded systems, networking, and hardware integration. Given the seniorirty of the role, there will also be aspects of mentoring others while solving hard, system-level problems. As part of the Product Software Team, the right candidate will play a key part in the following: Work on deep-tech products where software directly controls physical systems Influence architecture and technical direction at a senior level Mentor talented engineers and shape how teams work Be part of a company whose technology plays a role in critical global infrastructureWhat experience will you need: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar 10+ years working with Linux platforms, including administration, performance tuning, security, and troubleshooting Advanced C programming experience in embedded environments Proven ability to translate architecture into high-quality, deliverable software Strong understanding of networking concepts Experience diagnosing kernel-level issues and solving complex HW/SW integration problems Experience working in Agile environments and improving development processesIf you’re excited by complex systems, precision engineering, and leading from the front—this is the role for you. For more information, or to discuss your experience/CV, please do get in touch with Jeremy van Waveren at SoCode- Norwich. At SoCode, we pride ourselves on an attractive referral scheme. If you have friends, family or colleagues looking for a new position soon tell them to contact us by either phone or email ensuring they provide us with your name. If we successfully find them a new position, we will provide you with a thank you present to show our appreciation. #LI-JV1