DevOps Engineer/Cloud Dev Ops

Cirencester area – car needed

£45,000 – £55,000 DOE

Core hours 10:30-3:30pm – 37 hour week

Are you looking to join an expanding technology business and further develop your DevOps career within a modern AWS Cloud environment?

A growing technology business based is looking to recruit a DevOps Engineer to help scale the cloud infrastructure behind its data platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong DevOps foundations who wants to deepen their experience within a modern AWS cloud environment. The platform processes large volumes of UK data and supports a product used by developers and property professionals nationwide.

Working alongside a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will help maintain and improve scalable infrastructure while gaining exposure across a modern DevOps stack.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Flexible working around core daily hours

• Healthcare cash plan

• Company pension scheme

• Casual dress and supportive team culture

• Regular team events and workplace perks

• On-site parking

• Sick pay and employee wellbeing support

• Free electric vehicle charging

• Birthday leave

Tech Stack

• AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Load Balancers)

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• Python

• CI/CD pipelines

• Grafana / CloudWatch

• Linux

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure using CDK (Python)

• Support containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines

• Monitor platform performance using Grafana, CloudWatch or similar tools

• Work across core AWS services including EC2, RDS, S3 and load balancers

• Troubleshoot infrastructure and performance issues

• Maintain clear technical documentation and operational processes

Key Skills

• Experience with AWS services such as EC2, RDS or S3

• Hands-on experience with Docker and exposure to Kubernetes

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

• Ability to write and debug Python

• Strong Linux command line skills

• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g. Grafana, CloudWatch)

Desirable

Infrastructure as Code (CDK, Terraform or CloudFormation)

Exposure to logging, tracing or APM tools, with awareness of AWS cost optimisation

Interest in GIS, mapping or geospatial data

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

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Fullstack Developer – Palantir Foundry job in London – £750 - £1000 a day – London – Outside IR35

Hexwired Recruitment is recruiting for an expanding Solutions provider, now seeking Data Engineers and Fullstack Developers with solid experience working on Palantir Foundry’s data analytics dashboard.

You will be working on the full product lifecycle for a range of customers within Finance, energy and more. The successful candidate must have good experience on both the API development and backend data management side of Palantir’s products.

Initial 3 months with very likely extension. Outside IR35 and will require at least 3 days onsite.

Key Skills:

* Bachelors in CS, Maths, Physics or similar

* 3+ commercial Palantir Foundry dashboard experience

* Solid experience building applications using Palantir Foundry

* Excellent Data Engineering experience using Palantir Foundry

* Company is agnostic on programming languages, Python, Java, Typescript and/or React preferred.

If you’re interested in this Fullstack developer in London using Palantir Foundry, please apply.

For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Mechanical, Python, Operations, Golang Development, Machine Learning, Electronics, FPGA, Data Science or Simulation contact us today

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight/Portsmouth Broad Oak – On site

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on skills and experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

What you’ll be doing:

You will apply systems engineering principles aligned with ISO 15288 across the full lifecycle, from requirements definition and system design through integration, acceptance, support, and eventual disposal. It involves decomposing and managing requirements at system and subsystem levels using tools such as IBM DOORS Next, as well as developing and maintaining architectural models in model-based systems engineering environments like CATIA Magic. The work also includes defining interfaces, supporting design decomposition, and contributing to acceptance strategies that ensure requirements are verified throughout each stage of the V-model, ultimately producing robust evidence for customer acceptance.

In addition, the role supports technical reviews and ensures compliance with business, regulatory, and customer standards. It requires analysing real-world system performance data to assess reliability and usage, applying analytical techniques to inform software and algorithm improvements. Responsibilities also include producing high-quality, maintainable code (e.g. in MATLAB) for simulation and automation, and working with large, complex datasets using statistical analysis and visualisation tools to identify trends, resolve issues, and guide system design and operational decisions.

Core duties:

• You will be Degree qualified or equivalent, in a technology, engineering or science related discipline
• You will understand engineering life cycle principles across the full development V, underpinning design and development activities and be capable of systems thinking, applying holistic approaches to complex problems
• You will demonstrate understanding, knowledge and experience of model-based Systems Engineering
• You will be actively performing data analysis in current role on large, complex datasets using statistical methods, scripting languages (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C++), and data visualization tools to extract insights and support system-level decision-making
• You will write well‑structured and maintainable code, applying good software engineering practices such as modular design, clear documentation, version control, and testing is desirable
• You will have hands-on experience with complex, real-world systems to collect, validate, and interpret operational data is desirable

The Radar Systems Engineering team:

At BAE Systems we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products and the next-generation capability that keeps the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value the importance of investment in talent, people like you, who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact and translate this into world-class products.

Our mission is clear: to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems available, through which we invest and build the UK’s sovereign capability for Radar. With strong backing from those customers, who are not only in close proximity but also deeply integrated in our strategic vision, we operate in a highly collaborative environment where what we do really matters.

Joining our radar team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. We’re on a growth journey, with that there are rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate way into the future. Join us and shape the future of Radar technology, we want to hear from you. We work in the business of careers not jobs – your future starts here.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 31st March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Data Warehouse Engineer

Location: Exemplar Health Care Support Centre, Sheffield (Hybrid)
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
Department: Transformation Team
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Make a Difference with Data. Join Exemplar Health Care.

At Exemplar Health Care, our mission is simple: to make every day better for the people we support and the colleagues who care for them. Data plays a vital role in helping us deliver safe, effective, and meaningful care across our complex care services.

We are now looking for a talented Data Warehouse Engineer to help modernise, optimise and scale our data infrastructure so we can deliver even smarter insights to our teams across the organisation.

If you love improving data processes, building efficient pipelines, and creating reliable structures that others can build on—this could be the role for you.

About the Role

You will play a key role in transforming our data warehouse and Azure data platform. This includes redeveloping Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines, implementing star schema models, and improving the reliability and quality of our data assets.

You will:

Azure Data Factory & Pipeline Development

* Group and redesign pipelines based on source systems and processing stages.

* Build parameterised pipelines to remove duplication and simplify change management.

* Migrate existing logic into a cleaner, streamlined structure.

* Remove old or redundant pipelines to create a more efficient environment.

Star Schema & Data Warehouse Development

* Help transition from denormalised 2D files to a robust star schema aligned to Kimball principles.

* Create and maintain new tables, stored procedures, and data workflows.

* Maintain and update our architecture matrix.

Data Quality & Infrastructure Monitoring

* Build automation to measure data quality, refresh success, and null frequency.

* Extract pipeline and platform performance data using Microsoft APIs.

* Support the development of a data infrastructure performance dashboard.

Collaboration & Documentation

* Use Bitbucket for version control and Confluence for documentation.

* Work closely with Analysts and the wider Data & Analytics team on shared development frameworks.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills

* Advanced SQL and strong understanding of relational database design.

* Proven experience with Azure Data Factory, including parameterised pipelines.

* Experience with Azure Functions, particularly Python.

* Strong understanding of star schema / Kimball modelling.

* Knowledge of APIs and automated data extraction.

* Understanding of the “Do Not Repeat (DRY)” principle.

* Experience with Git (Bitbucket preferred).

* Experience with data‑quality validation and monitoring.

Desirable

* Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP‑203).

* Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900) or Azure Developer (AZ‑204).

* Experience documenting in Confluence.

* Experience in healthcare, social care, or another regulated sector.

Why Join Exemplar Health Care?

* A collaborative and supportive working culture.

* A chance to build scalable, modern data systems from the ground up.

* Real opportunities for professional development and certification.

* Work that directly improves outcomes for adults with complex needs.

* Hybrid working with flexibility where possible.

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about data engineering and want to use your skills to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape the future of data at Exemplar Health Care

£650 per day (Outside IR35) | 6-Month Initial Contract | Hybrid - 2 Days/Week in Stratford, London

Overview:
A global online non-profit organisation that improves the lives of millions worldwide is seeking one outstanding Software Development Team Leads to join its expanding innovation engineering team. These are high-impact leadership roles driving the development of cutting-edge technology that will revolutionise Education Technology industry.

You will lead backend, full-stack, and front-end engineers as part of a growing innovation unit. This role is ideal for a technically strong leader who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and enjoys solving hard problems.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software and QA engineers.
Provide architectural direction and hands-on technical guidance.
Collaborate with Product, Experience Design, QA, and technical leadership.
Influence and contribute to technical architecture and technology choices.
Conduct code reviews, support design discussions, and champion best practices.
Deliver high-quality, scalable software through rapid iterations.
Promote experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Essential Skills & Experience:

5+ years’ experience with Python (essential) plus AWS, Node.js, TypeScript, SQL, CI/CD, DevOps tooling (Terraform, GitHub Actions, Docker).
Proven leadership experience guiding and mentoring engineering teams.
Experience delivering scalable B2C/B2B digital products with 5k+ daily users.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ownership mindset with a focus on delivering value.
Solid grounding in agile/lean development practices.
Desirable:

Experience in edtech, innovation, or new product development.
Hands-on front-end development experience.
Experience building AI/ML/LLM-powered applications.
Interest in LLMs and emerging AI technologies.
Experience with big data tooling.
Package:

6 months initial contract
£650 p/day (Outside IR35)
Stratford, London (2x week on-site)

Python Developer - 9 Months - Outside IR35

Python Developer required by a leading tech company for an initial 9-month contract. It’s fully remote, outside IR35, and will likely extend long-term due to the amount of work they have in the pipeline.

The Role:

You will be part of a rapidly growing software team helping to deliver their leading analytics application that is being used to help drive critical decision-making from gathering large amounts of intelligence on humanity and its use around the world - tech for good, you could say!

As a Python Developer, you will be responsible for various tasks, mainly focusing on writing Python code to process and load data into the client’s proprietary service. The main tools you will be using day to day are:

* Python* Django

* ETL pipelines* Docker

** AWS

You:

Our customer is looking for someone well-versed with the above tools/technologies, and they need someone who has a strong understanding of Python and is willing to roll their sleeves up as this project is critical for them.

As a team member, they expect you to pick up their tooling pretty quickly, work closely with others in the group and help build upon an already industry-leading product.

Rate / Process:

Depending on the candidate’s preference, this urgent role based in Bath can offer a hybrid or fully remote working model.

It’s a two-stage interview process consisting of a call with the Head of Engineering and other team members.

We can organise interviews within a few days as this is an absolute priority across the business.

Rate-wise, it’s paying £400 - £450 per day + VAT.

If this interests you, please apply immediately and call Andy Weir at Cathcart Technology.

Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Digital Data Director / Consultant, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Azure, Fabric, Databricks, Manchester, Hybrid

Digital Data Director / Consultant required to work for a highly ambitious and fast‑growing Consulting function, based in Manchester on a hybrid basis. The expectation is to be in the office circa two days per week and the rest from home. Please read in full before applying…

We need someone who is a seasoned Data Architecture and Engineering specialist…not someone who has “done a bit of data”. This requires someone who has operated at Director level in some consulting background, someone who has the gravitas to face‑off to senior stakeholders, shape work, originate opportunities and help take clients on a proper data journey.

You will be joining a rapidly maturing Digital Consulting team that works across the United Kingdom, where the work is genuinely varied, fast‑paced and focused on helping clients use digital technology to create real business outcomes. You will report into a Partner and will play a major part in leading, growing, mentoring and shaping the team around you.

This is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, confident, curious, comfortable with ambiguity and genuinely enjoys solving complex business and data problems…not just producing technical artefacts for the sake of it. You must enjoy working with people and influencing outcomes, not hiding behind documents or code. Read on for more details…

Skills and experience required:

* A strong professional network across the United Kingdom and a demonstrable track record of originating, shaping and converting consulting opportunities for Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence projects

* Ideally Big 4 Experience, which would be preferable

* Strong consulting experience that includes solution development, proposal creation, commercial negotiation and building trusted adviser relationships with senior‑level clients

* Proven ability to lead technical teams and data projects, with excellent coaching and mentoring skills

* A collaborative, pragmatic and client‑centred mindset, with the ability to translate business problems into compelling data‑led solutions

* A natural problem solver with intellectual curiosity and an agile, forward‑thinking outlook

* A strong understanding of the real challenges businesses face today, and how digital and data technologies can genuinely enable change and transformation

* Significant experience in data architecture and data engineering, including building data platforms and working with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure

* Good grounding in programming and data engineering languages and frameworks such as Python, SQL, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks

* Certifications in relevant cloud and data technologies (Azure etc.) would be beneficial

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire confidence in both technical and non‑technical audiences

This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Role Purpose

This role focuses on modern, automation-first quality engineering, leveraging AI-assisted testing, autonomous test generation, and intelligent validation to accelerate delivery across multiple products and teams. The engineer will design, build, and evolve automation frameworks while introducing AI-driven capabilities (“vibe coding”, generative testing, self-healing tests, etc.) to improve software quality and team productivity.

Please note this role is based out of our East Kilbride site (Glasgow)

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and evolve the end-to-end test strategy across multiple teams and product lines.

* Architect, develop, and maintain advanced automated test frameworks using C#, Python, or similar languages.

* Integrate AI/ML-based test generation and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT-based test assistants, Mabl, Testim, Functionize).

* Implement autonomous or semi-autonomous testing workflows, including:

• Generative test creation

• AI-assisted code reviews for test coverage

• Intelligent defect triage and prioritisation

• Self-healing test scripts

* Enhance and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated quality gates, using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.

* Define and maintain high-quality performance, regression, integration, and acceptance test suites.

* Build and manage synthetic data and AI-assisted test data generation environments.

* Collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to embed quality early in the SDLC.

* Champion continuous improvement in automation practices, tooling, and AI-driven testing.

* Produce clear, high-quality documentation for automation frameworks, testing processes, and AI-enabled tools.

Essential Skills & Experience

Automation & Development

* Strong hands-on C# automation experience and solid software engineering fundamentals.

* Expertise using automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, NUnit, xUnit.

* Experience integrating AI testing tools or LLM-driven assistants into test workflows.

* Ability to build robust, reusable test components and frameworks.

AI-Augmented Quality Engineering

* Experience or strong interest in using LLMs/AI for:

• Generating test scripts

• Code validation

• Impact analysis

• Test optimisation

• Familiarity with prompt engineering concepts and AI safety considerations.

CI/CD & DevOps

* Strong experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.

* Proven ability to create automated quality gates and pipeline-integrated testing.

* Good understanding of Git and branching strategies.

Testing Practices

* Strong grounding in unit, integration, regression, and performance testing.

* Experience with API testing tools (Postman, Swagger tooling, REST Assured, etc.).

* Knowledge of containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) for consistent test environments.

Business Analysis & User-Centric Quality

* Strong ability to engage with customers, users, product owners, and business analysts.

* Skilled in extracting, clarifying, and challenging requirements to ensure shared understanding.

* Capable of translating requirements into clear acceptance criteria and testable conditions.

* Acts as a voice of the end user, ensuring that “meets criteria” is validated against real user needs, not just technical specifications.

Desirable Skills

* Experience with cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP) test environments.

* Knowledge of IaC tooling (Terraform, Bicep, Ansible).

* Experience with observability platforms (Grafana, Kibana, Application Insights).

* Familiarity with ML model testing or data validation frameworks.

* Understanding of security testing (SAST/DAST) and AI governance.

Education & Seniority

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Mid to Senior level depending on automation & AI experience.

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD

AI Architect

Financial Services | London | Hybrid

At Datatech Analytics, we’re delighted to partner with a global consulting organisation expanding its AI and Data capability within Financial Services.

The firm works with major banks, insurers and capital markets institutions to design and deploy enterprise AI platforms, helping organisations transform how data and AI drive decision making across the business.

As demand for AI transformation programmes continues to grow, the business is looking to hire an AI Architect to help shape and deliver complex AI platforms for large financial institutions.

The role

You will design and architect enterprise AI platforms, translating complex business challenges into scalable AI and data solutions.

Working closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders, you’ll help organisations move from experimentation with AI to production-ready AI systems embedded within core business platforms.

What you’ll be doing

Defining enterprise AI architecture strategies for financial services clients.

Designing scalable AI platforms and ML infrastructure integrated with enterprise data systems.

Architecting end-to-end AI pipelines, from data ingestion through to model deployment.

Leading engineering teams across AI, machine learning and data engineering.

Engaging senior stakeholders to shape AI transformation programmes and technical strategy.

Technology environment

Typical platforms and technologies include:

Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Data platforms including Databricks, Snowflake or BigQuery Python and modern ML frameworks Generative AI, LLM integration and RAG pipelines MLOps tooling and modern ML lifecycle management.

The profile

Experience designing enterprise AI or data platforms in complex technology environments.

A background delivering large-scale transformation programmes, often within consulting or advisory environments.

Strong technical leadership combined with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across business and technology teams.

Experience working within Financial Services environments is highly valued.

If you’d like to learn more about the opportunity, feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation.APPLY NOW

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Excellent opportunity within a progressive company for a Senior Analyst.

* Gather and analyse business requirements for reporting and data insight needs, ensuring solutions add real value.

* Provide support for users of BI tools, answering queries and resolving issues.

* Ensure effective integration of data across systems, working with subject matter experts.

* Maintain clear documentation for BI solutions and processes.

* Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the central data platform and BI ecosystem.

* Support the implementation of good data governance practices across the organisation.

* Coordinate or support testing of BI developments and changes.

* Monitor the performance and availability of BI tools and ensure service standards are met.

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Opportunities in the Role:

* Shape the future of the organisation’s BI strategy and roadmap.

* Influence and improve data-driven decision-making across all business areas.

* Build strong relationships across departments and external partners.

* Gain broad exposure to business operations and develop both technical and strategic skills.

* Contribute directly to transformation projects through meaningful insight and analysis.

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Skills & Experience:

* Strong experience with BI and analytics tools.

* Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data needs.

* Advanced Excel skills (eg pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation).

* Proven ability to translate business requirements into BI solutions.

* Good understanding of data warehousing, ETL, and data modelling.

* Strong knowledge of data quality, governance, and management.

* Proficiency with SQL and cloud-based databases.

* Effective communicator for both technical and non-technical audiences.

* Experience documenting BI solutions, including data dictionaries and metadata.

* Hands-on experience with Qlik Sense and NPrinting.

* Understanding of Master Data Management (MDM).

* Exposure to other BI tools (eg Power BI, Tableau).

* Basic Scripting skills (eg Python)

* YOU MUST possess excellent communication skills, be local to Milton Keynes and be eligible to work in the UK

SPEAR 3 Functional Integration Proving Engineer

Are you a hands-on engineer with an eye for detail and a passion for knowing how things work? Are you ready to prove the performance of cutting-edge defence technology? Join a dynamic team where you’ll be proving weapon subsystem products do what we say they do!

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to classification and working with real hardware.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

What we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The Opportunity

The Integration and Missile Validation department is looking for a talented engineer to join our mission to achieve the Certificate of Design for a new UK Weapon System. You will be instrumental in demonstrating that the SPEAR 3 Weapon is fit-for-purpose and operates correctly. SPEAR 3 is an important Weapon System programme advancing through the first customer capability requirement and also on to new variants for additional UK and export platforms.

Reporting to the Functional Integration Proving Lead, you will be responsible for planning, conducting and reporting on trials across the system and subsystem design to support verification of the electrical, physical and functional compatiblity .

You will:

Design trials: Design functional test setups and specify the necessary test methodology and stimuli to meet the requirements of complex model-derived use case / test cases.

Prepare for trial: Lead or support trials readiness reviews, ensuring all test hardware, software, and facilities are prepared and all aspects, including safety, are assessed and documented.

Coordinate: Manage and configure complex trials, ensure integrity and accuracy of data and results in a rapidly changing environment.

Execute tests: Be hands-on in supporting the physical test setup and work-up of design aid proving, robustness and formal qualification tests using real hardware test rigs in our dedicated labs.

Record comprehensively: Produce accurate logs of all proving activities, raising issues in a timely and detailed way.

Analyse data: Record and meticulously analyse trial data to support the verification that the system meets its stringent requirements.

Report findings: Articulate test data and results to support the product’s development and wider stakeholder understanding of the product/design.

Support certification: Provide critical data and reports to support the formal clearance and certification of our products for use.

Interface: You will work closely between the software and equipment design teams with the deep knowledge of how the product operates and behaves in practice.

Communicate: Ensuring seamless coordination and information flow throughout the integration.

Develop Capability: Within the IMV department, there will be opportunities for passionate individuals to support the development and growth of specialist integration skills and capability, tools and technology.

This role will reward individuals who enjoy hand-on testing of products, resolving complex problems and understanding how complex systems work.

The role is predominantly based in our labs on the Stevenage site.

What we’re looking for from you:

A practically minded and hands-on engineer with a passion for integrating and testing hardware and software.

Familiarity using general, commercial lab test equipment.

A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to planning, executing, and documenting technical activities.

Communication skills to effectively interface with design, software, test equipment and systems teams.

Familiarity using data analysis tools and methods with complex technical data.

An inquisitive nature and a creative approach to problem-solving to derive logical solutions, particularly in complex and challenging scenarios.

A dynamic and proactive individual who can manage their workload

Someone who is looking for a new challenge/opportunity, with a growth mindset and ability to shape, improve and progress test and proving approaches and methodologies.

Higher education or strong knowledge in: Electronics, Electrical, RF, Physics, Software or similar.

Experience or interest in developing skills in scripting and coding (e.g. Python, Matlab and similar)

Camden - Office Based
6-9 month FTC
£60,000 to £70,000 Pro Rata + Benefits

Exciting opportunity for a skilled Full Stack Developer to join a fast-growing London business, helping to design and build the backend systems, automation tools, and cloud infrastructure that support the company’s technology roadmap.

The business is expanding its internal systems and automation capabilities and is looking for a developer with strong experience in Python, AWS cloud services, and modern API development. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects including business automation, data processing systems, and modern web applications.

In this role you will collaborate closely with engineering teams and business stakeholders to design and build backend services, APIs, and automation tools. You will work with technologies such as Python, AWS services including Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, and API Gateway, as well as SQL databases and data processing libraries. You will also contribute to front end development using React where required and support integrations with Microsoft Office workflows and reporting systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience developing backend systems using Python and building modern APIs. Experience with React, JavaScript or TypeScript, AWS cloud services, and SQL databases is essential.

Experience building automation tools, working with large datasets, or integrating with Microsoft Office workflows would be highly beneficial.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing company at an exciting stage, working on modern cloud based systems while helping to improve automation, data processing, and development practices across the business.

The Role:
* Design and develop backend systems and APIs using Python
* Build secure, scalable, and maintainable cloud services within AWS
* Develop automation tools and scripts that integrate with Microsoft Office workflows
* Contribute to front end development using React where required
* Design and maintain data processing pipelines and reporting systems
* Optimise SQL queries and database performance
* Collaborate with engineering teams and business stakeholders to build technical solutions
* Contribute to improvements in development processes, tooling, and code quality

The Person:
* Experienced Full Stack Developer with strong Python backend development skills
* Commercial experience developing RESTful APIs and backend systems
* Experience building modern web applications using React
* Strong understanding of SQL databases, data modelling, and query optimisation
* Experience working with AWS cloud services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, and API Gateway
* Interest in automation, data processing, and business workflow integrations
* Strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication
* Experience with Microsoft Office automation, data pipelines, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus

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

QA & Test Engineer - Runtime Assurance Systems
Location: London (on-site at HQ)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time​

About the company

The company is a fast‑growing start‑up building the Trust Layer for physical AI and autonomous systems - next‑generation safety‑tech designed to unlock the true benefits of AI for humanity. Its software enables assured, trustworthy deployment of both traditional deterministic autonomy and AI‑driven control methods in safety‑critical environments, initially focused on aerospace and land domains.​

Working culture

The company is a fast‑growing start‑up with ambitious goals, and its culture reflects that. The team is motivated by building meaningful technology, solving hard problems and moving quickly together, embracing collaboration and change as part of start‑up life.​

Individuals thrive here if they enjoy taking ownership, wearing multiple hats and learning quickly, and are comfortable going beyond core hours when work demands it - not because it is expected every day, but because seeing progress matters. The organisation looks for people who want to be part of something being built from the ground up and who bring commitment, curiosity and teamwork to everything they do.​

The role

The business is seeking an exceptional QA & Test Engineer to join the engineering team building cutting‑edge runtime assurance systems for AI and robotics applications. The role holder will play a vital part in developing and assuring safety‑critical embedded software components that underpin the safe and reliable operation of the company’s solutions.​

Reporting to the CTO, the QA & Test Engineer will lead the design, development and execution of test and verification activities for the runtime assurance platform across multiple hardware architectures and real‑time operating systems. The position combines hands‑on technical work with significant influence over QA processes, tooling and continuous improvement.​

Key responsibilities

Lead the design, development and implementation of embedded software for the runtime assurance platform across various hardware architectures and real‑time operating systems.​

Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and best practices for safety‑critical software development, such as DO‑178C, ISO 26262 and IEC 61508.​

Manage build configuration and CI/CD pipelines, using services such as Jenkins, CloudBuild or AWS CodePipeline.​

Develop and maintain Software‑in‑the‑Loop and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop test environments, including automated deployment across multiple platforms.​

Integrate performance testing techniques across multiple types of simulation (e.g. Gazebo, rosbag‑based workflows).​

Collaborate with hardware engineers, systems architects and AI/ML specialists to integrate embedded software and test frameworks into the overall system.​

Participate in code reviews, performance optimisation and comprehensive testing (unit, integration and system level) to maintain high quality standards.​

Develop, implement and execute test strategies and verification activities for safety‑critical software, including static and dynamic code analysis using tools such as Rapita RVS, LDRA, VectorCAST or Polyspace.​

Define and maintain test cases, procedures and automation frameworks to ensure consistency and repeatability.​

Support compliance with safety standards (e.g. DO‑178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, DEF STAN 00‑55) through rigorous testing and documentation.​

Lead defect reporting, tracking and resolution through structured QA processes, and prepare and present test results, coverage metrics and assurance evidence for internal and external reviews.​

Contribute to continuous improvement of verification and validation processes, tools and best practices.​

Candidate profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a strong focus on embedded systems QA and software development and/or testing.​

Hands‑on experience in embedded software testing and QA, with a proven track record in delivering safety‑critical systems.​

Solid understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, Continuous Integration and Test‑Driven Development.​

Experience with one or more CI/CD pipeline services (e.g. Jenkins, CloudBuild, AWS CodePipeline).​

Experience with infrastructure and automation techniques (e.g. bash, Python) and source control tools such as Git.​

Experience with at least one automated test framework (e.g. pytest, GoogleTest/gtest).​

Experience developing and executing test strategies and verification activities for safety‑critical software, including static and dynamic analysis.​

Strong problem‑solving, analytical and debugging skills.​

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.​

Rewards and benefits

Competitive compensation package, dependent on experience.​

Salary sacrifice pension scheme with a 5% matched company contribution.​

Generous holiday allowance.​

EV car scheme and cycle‑to‑work scheme.​

Additional benefits to be introduced as the company grows.​

Candidates will have the opportunity to join a team that is enabling a future in which AI is not only intelligent but also assured, safe and trustworthy.​

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

Senior Backend Engineer (Platform & Cloud)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: 6–12 months
Rate: Negotiable (DOE)

We’re working with a global enterprise organisation that is expanding a centralised engineering function supporting multiple product teams across an international portfolio.

They’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a core platform team responsible for building shared services, libraries, and cloud-based functionality used across a wide range of internal products.

This is a highly collaborative role, working directly with senior engineers and technical leaders across multiple time zones, helping shape the foundations of how teams build, scale, and reuse backend capability.

The Role

You’ll be part of a central engineering group building common functionality for distributed product teams. Early work will focus on:

Abstracting existing codebases into shared Python libraries
Developing data-driven solutions using PySpark and DataFrames
Building and extending Python-based microservices using Azure Functions
Creating scalable, reusable services that solve common challenges across teamsBeyond the initial phase, you’ll act as an extension of the product teams — designing and delivering new services, libraries, and architectural patterns to support platform growth.

Strong communication is essential, as you’ll be working closely with engineers and technical leads across five time zones.

Essential skills

Strong commercial experience with Python
PySpark and data-frame based processing
Solid SQL capability
Experience working with Azure infrastructure
Good understanding of containers, microservices, and functional design patterns
Comfortable working in Agile environments
Experience using Terraform for infrastructure as code
Strong approach to unit testing (ideally with PyTest)Nice to have

FastAPI
React / TypeScript
HTML / CSSWhy this role?
Work on a central platform team with genuine architectural influence
Build solutions that are used across multiple products and regions
Long-term contract with strong extension potential
Hybrid working in London
High-impact role in a complex, enterprise-scale environmentIf you’re a backend engineer who enjoys building platforms, shared services, and scalable cloud solutions — this is an amazing opportunity for you!

Interested? Please apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage - Ref: 79927

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Bradford
Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience)

We’re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems.
This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. You will guide technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery across the full software lifecycle.
A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control and communication environments. If you’re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction
Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets
Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases
Translate system requirements into structured deliverables and work packages
Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches
Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies
Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders
About you

Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar
Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience
Strong background in embedded systems design
Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS)
Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency
Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications
Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments
Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory
Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end
Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces)
Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems
Desirable Experience

Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments
Python or scripting languages
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
Industrial communication protocols or automation systems
Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments
Cloud or enterprise platform integration
Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee)
Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.
If interested, please send over an updated CV

Bring your Linux systems expertise to a rapidly growing Cambridge tech innovator

This high-growth hardware company based just south of Cambridge in the historic market town of Saffron Walden is looking to bring a skilled Linux Administrator into its expanding R&D infrastructure team. This is a great opportunity to join a company building cutting-edge technologies while scaling rapidly, where your work will directly support both research and product development.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of building, maintaining, and optimising Linux server environments to ensure high performance and reliability across the organisation. You’ll also support Windows and MacOS devices, helping to create a seamless cross-platform ecosystem. Security will be central to your work, from implementing best practices and conducting regular audits to managing updates and patches across all systems.

Requirements:

* Extensive professional experience managing Linux servers in a cross-platform environment

* Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible, etc)

* Strong understanding of networking and security fundamentals

* Familiarity with Windows and MacOS devices

This is an excellent fit for someone who thrives in high-growth environments, is comfortable taking initiative, and wants to have real impact on a modern, research-heavy technical infrastructure.

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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

Were looking for ahands-on Senior AI Engineerto build real-world AI systems that deliver measurable impact across customer journeys and internal operations. This role is all about turning emerging AI capabilities-LLMs, agentic systems, ML models, workflows, and AI services-into robust, production-ready solutions.

What Youll Do

• Design, build, and integrate AI applications into end-to-end workflows.
• Embed agentic AI into customer and operational processes with reliability, resilience, and safe fallback behavior.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Data, and Operations to take AI solutions from concept to production.
• Establish best practices for orchestration, testing, monitoring, and operational safeguards.
• Evaluate emerging AI capabilities and translate them into practical, high-value implementations.

What Were Looking For

• Strong software engineering background (Python), with experience delivering production AI or ML-integrated systems.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, AI services, or agentic AI frameworks.
• Practical understanding of AI production concerns: latency, resilience, observability, safety, and maintainability.
• Systems thinker who collaborates effectively across teams and communicates clearly.
• Passion for applied AI and agentic systems, with a focus on turning capabilities into tangible outcomes.

Bonus if you have:AWS AI/ML experience, building autonomous workflows, regulated industry exposure, or contributions to the AI community.

Benefits:

• Training and development budgets
• A culture of collaboration and growth so your career can become what you want it to be.
• Hybrid working balance of remote working and on-site to suit your work/life balance.

Join us and help shape the future of AI-driven systems in a fast-moving, hands-on environment.

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Senior AI Engineer (Agentic AI) Applied AI in Production

Platform EngineerUK Remote (Occasional Travel to Reading or Glasgow)Salary £75,000 (Package)
An exciting opportunity for a Platform Engineer to join a growing Cloud Engineering and Platforms practice. This is a hands on role focused on designing, building and automating secure scalable cloud platforms.
Responsibilities:

• Design and build secure, scalable cloud platforms using IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) reusable modules, and modern DevOps Practices, including CI/CD and cloudnative automation
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across platform services, DevOps tooling and deployment pipelines
• Embed secure by design principles across identity, networking, etc
• Produce clear high quality technical documentation and support delivery.

About You:

• Strong?handson?engineering capability with a passion for automation, cloud platforms and DevOps excellence
• Confidentengineering solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Proficient with?Infrastructure-as-Code?(Terraform, Bicep, ARM) and modern DevOps tooling.
• Experienced inconfiguring and?maintaining?CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiar with Agile ALM tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Understanding of?SecurebyDesign?principles across cloud infrastructure, identity, and networking.

Good to have:

• Relevant Azure certification (AZ400 or AZ305) and exposure to AWS or GCP environments.
• Client facing consultancy experience, with contributions to internal platform frameworks, reusable services, or automation testing (e.g. Selenium).
• Development experience in .NET and/or Python.

Due to the nature of this role successful candidates may need to undergo security clearance. To be eligible for this role you must have lived in the UK for at least 5 consecutive years
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.

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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Python Full Stack Developer Azure Databricks

London (Hybrid)

6 Month Contract

£550/day (Inside IR35)

Python Full Stack Developer needed with active SC Security Clearance Azure Cloud and Azure Databricks. .

6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Start ASAP in March/April 2026.

Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the London office.

A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects:

Key experience, responsibilities + tasks:

• Strong Python* development expertise, develop and maintain Python code for data processing, API development and integration with the Azure Databricks environment.
• Senior experience in software development, with a focus on both front-end and back-end development.
• Front-end development using React, Angular, Vue.js, Front-end and back-end development of applications and APIs interacting with the Azure Databricks platform.
• Experience with Azure cloud platform and services. Azure Databricks. containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). CI/CD pipelines.
• Technical Environment: Full Stack, Python, RESTful APIs, Git,
• SQL Server database experience, including working with databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Demonstratable experience of reverse engineering existing codebases.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, xUnit).
• Familiarity working with economic data or Financial Markets strongly desirable.
• Banking / Financial Services domain experience preferred.
• Must hold active SC Security Clearance used on a project within the past 12 Months.