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Electronics Test Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Role: Electronics Test EngineerLocation: Brighouse, West YorkshireSalary: 55,000 - 60,000KO2’s client is looking for an Electronics Test Engineer who can take full ownership of testing a product from the design stage through to release. The ideal person will be able to design and build their own test systems as well as develop production test setups. They will have a strong understanding of firmware and be capable of writing their own test software to validate electronic designs. This position is not suited to someone whose experience is limited to a production test environment - it’s a hands-on development role requiring design input, creativity, and technical independence.KO2’s client is an innovative engineering business based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, specialising in the design and development of products used for fluid monitoring and contamination detection. Their products are deployed across industries ranging from commercial fuel distribution to environmental monitoring, providing accurate and reliable solutions for complex sensing and measurement challenges.This is a fully onsite position where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of advanced electronic systems, working closely with other engineers across the full product lifecycle.Role Overview:As an Electronics Test Engineer, you will lead the creation and implementation of custom test hardware and software. You’ll develop bespoke test systems, write automation code, and work directly with both hardware and firmware teams to ensure every product is verified to the highest standards before release.What You’ll Do:

Design and build automated test systems and custom test equipment for both development and production.

Write test software and scripts for embedded systems to automate and validate product functionality.

Take ownership of product testing from design through to release, ensuring quality and compliance at each stage.

Collaborate with firmware and electronics design engineers to integrate and validate designs effectively.

Debug and troubleshoot complex hardware and software interactions.

Analyse and interpret test data to improve design robustness and product reliability.

Work with cross-functional teams to enhance test efficiency and ensure long-term maintainability of testing platforms.

Skills & Experience:

Strong background in Electronics Design and Test Development

Proven understanding of Analogue and Digital Circuit Design

Hands-on experience creating and maintaining test rigs and hardware

Familiarity with oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other electronic test equipment

Excellent problem-solving, analysis, and documentation skills

Ability to communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams

Desirable Attributes:

Proficiency in Embedded Software (C/C++) development for testing and automation

Experience leading or improving test processes in an electronics R&D environment

Knowledge of scripting or automation tools such as Python or LabVIEW

Self-motivated, detail-oriented engineer with the drive to take initiative and push projects forward

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team working on technology that makes a tangible difference across multiple industries. You’ll have the autonomy to shape how testing is done - from concept to production - within a company that values innovation and technical excellenceApply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity with KO2’s client

Technology Engineering Industrial Placement

Technology Engineering Industrial Placement (Edinburgh)Build Tech That Millions Rely OnWith 22 million digitally active customers and a tech transformation underway, were not tinkering at the edges. Were reinventing how banking and finance works and on the Technology Engineering Industrial Placement Scheme, youll be right at the heart of it.Were one of the biggest investors in technology, putting up to £3bn a year into new tools, apps, platforms and new ways of working. Weve set ourselves the challenge of building banking thats safer, smarter, and simpler for everyone.This is where theory meets action. You wont just code youll create, test and deploy solutions that millions rely on every day. Youll focus on engineering, development, and deployment the practical build of the solutions that bring ideas to life.One important note: if your passion lies in AI and machine learning, this isnt the scheme for you. Those roles sit within our Data Science and AI IndustrialPlacement Scheme.One year. Real impactAligned to one platform (like Cloud Services or Digital Banking) for the period of your placement, youll have the opportunity to join feature teams to have first-hand experience of the software development life cycle.You may obtain experience in:

Software Engineering coding in Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, Kotlin, Swift.

DevOps building pipelines and automating releases.

Quality Assurance testing, refining and improving customer journeys.

This isnt work experience. This is work that matters - from improving mobile banking journeys to strengthening customer security and delivering value to millions every day.What your work could look like

Building new app features.

Automating processes to save thousands of hours.

Engineering the cloud infrastructure that keeps us running.

Stress-testing customer journeys.

Collaborating on solutions that make banking safer and simpler.

The skills youll masterBy the end of the scheme, youll be on your way to being:

Engineering-ready skilled in coding, testing, and delivering at pace.

Agile-minded comfortable working in sprints, squads and labs.

Customer-focused building tech that meets real needs.

Collaboration-driven experienced in cross-functional teamwork.

Along the way, you may have the opportunity to take part in hackathons (sponsored by the likes of Google and Microsoft), showcase your skills at awards, and even help shape the future of the scheme itself through feedback and innovation challenges.Support to succeedYoull get:

In-house training on Engineering the Lloyds Way.

A buddy and experienced mentors to guide you through.

Agile learning culture with access to Viva Learning, Learning Management Systems and on-demand courses.

Networking opportunities with colleagues across the Group.

It all adds up to targeted training that matches your platform and role, helping you build expertise from day one.RequirementsWhat you need to apply

Be in your penultimate year at university.

While we do not require a set minimum projected degree achievement, we strongly recommend the ability to be able to demonstrate sound knowledge, understanding and technical skills aligned to the role. Some aspects of this will be assessed through the application process.

Knowledge of at least one modern programming language or framework.

A genuine passion for technology and the drive to keep learning.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this programme and you must have full, unlimited right to work in the UK.

**Locations:**Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester. With our hybrid working policy, all colleagues spend at least two days a week in the office.Opening and Closing dateApplications for the Technology Engineering Industrial Placement Scheme will open on 24th September 2025.Our industrial placement schemes may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so its best to apply as soon as possible.How to applyOur application process is designed to help you shine. We want everyone to feel they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture.At Lloyds Banking Group, we’re driven by a clear purpose; to help Britainprosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you’ll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you’ll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.We keep your data safe. So, we’ll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We’ll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.We’re focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together were building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

Virtualisation Engineer

Virtualization EngineerLocation: Gloucestershire - on site 5 daysDue to security clearance requirements candidates must be eligible for or currently hold SC or DV. Candidates must be sole UK national/British citizen and resided in the UK for 10 years and over.DXC Technology (DXC: NYSE) is the worlds leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The companys technology independence, global talent, and extensive partner network combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally.The roleThe Virtualisation Engineer focuses specifically on virtualisation technologies and cloud-enabled platforms to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure enterprise infrastructure solutions.Responsibilities:

Provide technical support in virtualisation and infrastructure services, resolving complex incidents and service requests.

Design, deploy, and manage virtualisation environments across VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, and cloud-native platforms.

Support migration projects from on-premises to private/public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Continuously monitor, optimise, and troubleshoot virtualised systems to ensure high performance and availability.

Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to deliver integrated, cost-effective solutions.

Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, including architecture diagrams, incident reports, and configuration baselines.

Implement and enforce backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices for virtualised environments.

Apply automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python.

Follow established DXC service delivery frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong knowledge of virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM).

Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud integration.

Good troubleshooting skills across compute, storage, and networking in virtualised environments.

Proficiency in data analysis, monitoring, and performance optimisation.

A continuous learner who keeps skills up to date with emerging technologies and industry practices.

Desirable:

Relevant certifications are highly desirable, such as:

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Expert

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

CompTIA Security+

Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration in virtualised/cloud environments.

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Why Join DXC Technology?

Work on enterprise-scale virtualisation and cloud transformation projects.

Access to continuous training, certification sponsorship, and professional growth opportunities.

Competitive compensation, pension, healthcare, and employee perks.

Hybrid and flexible working models that promote work-life balance.

Be part of a global leader in IT services, collaborating with international teams to drive innovation.

Application Architect

Job Title: Application ArchitectLocation: Hybrid - Leeds-based (2 days on site)Salary: up to c.£75,000 per annum, plus benefitsWhy Apply?This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Application Architect, or a Solution Architect with a strong applications background to play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-level solutions for a forward-thinking organisation. You’ll design and implement scalable, secure, and modern application architectures that directly support business goals. This is a permanent role offering the chance to influence strategy, guide development teams, and work with the latest technologies in a supportive and innovative environment.Application Architect Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-level architecture for new and existing applications.

Define architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.

Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and development teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.

Lead architecture reviews, offering guidance and mentoring to technical teams.

Evaluate, recommend, and implement tools, frameworks, and technologies that align with business needs.

Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and security policies.

Document architecture designs, workflows, and technical specifications.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex architectural challenges.

Support modernisation, migration, and integration initiatives across the application landscape.

Application Architect Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in an architectural or leadership role.

Strong understanding of architectural patterns (eg, microservices, layered, serverless).

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (in particular Azure)

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable:

Experience in enterprise application integration (EAI).

Knowledge of data modelling and application security best practices.

Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.

What’s in it for me?

Competitive salary.

Hybrid working with flexibility and occasional travel fully expensed.

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities with access to training and certifications.

Work on exciting, large-scale projects that make a real impact

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Palantir Foundry Lead Consultant

Palantir Foundry Lead Consultant - Lead architect and hands-on technical owner for Palantir Foundry implementations. You will design and build production-grade data and application workflows on Foundry, own technical decisions end-to-end and work directly with senior stakeholders while mentoring engineering teams.Core ResponsibilitiesFoundry Solution Architecture & Build

Own end-to-end solution design across:

Data integration (Pipeline Builder/code-based pipelines, connectors, incremental loads).

Ontology modelling (object/relationship design, semantics, versioning).

Application layer (Workshop, Code Repositories, OSDK/APIs, Actions, AIP/agentic workflows).

Define and implement patterns for data modelling, transformation, and lineage tracking.

Design permission models (RBAC/ABAC), object-level security and auditability.

Implement CI/CD and environment promotion strategies for Foundry artefacts.

Scalability, Reliability & Operations

Lead performance tuning for large-scale production deployments (eg parallelisation, partitioning, caching, compute configuration).

Design monitoring, alerting and observability for pipelines, applications and integrations.

Handle incident response and root cause analysis for platform and application issues.

Define and enforce non-functional requirements (SLA/SLOs, resilience, disaster recovery).

Client-Facing Engineering & Stakeholder Management

Run technical discovery with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into concrete Foundry use cases.

Present architectures, trade-offs and risk assessments to both technical teams and C-suite.

Provide technical guidance on integration with existing enterprise systems (data warehouses, message buses, APIs, identity providers).

Enablement, Mentoring & Standards

Design and deliver technical bootcamps, hands-on labs and enablement plans for engineers, analysts and power users.

Mentor engineers on Foundry internals, best practices, and debugging strategies.

Contribute to and enforce internal standards: code quality, naming conventions, testing strategies, pipeline/app design patterns.

Required Experience

Extensive experience working with Palantir, ideally as a Forward Deployed Engineer or equivalent implementation role.

Multiple large-scale Foundry implementations in production, with direct ownership of:

Solution architecture

Deployment strategy

Operational runbook and handover

Demonstrable enterprise experience with:

Performance bottlenecks at scale

Complex permissioning/security models

Schema and ontology evolution

Integration failures and incident recovery

Strong client-facing track record with senior stakeholders and C-suite, including technical steering sessions and design reviews.

History of teaching, mentoring or training engineers or mixed-ability teams on Foundry (eg bootcamps, internal academies, onboarding programmes).

Exposure to Palantir product teams and a deep understanding of:

Platform limitations and edge cases

Common failure modes

Practical workarounds and design patterns to avoid them

Technical Skills

Strong practical knowledge of core Foundry components: Pipeline Builder, Ontology, Workshop, Code Repositories, OSDK, Actions, AIP/agentic features.

Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language commonly used with Foundry (eg Python, Java, or similar) for transformations, services, and integrations.

Solid background in data engineering concepts: batch/stream processing, data modelling, data quality, and governance.

Experience integrating Foundry with enterprise identity (SSO, SAML/OIDC), APIs, and existing data platforms.

Familiarity with modern software engineering practices: version control, code review, automated testing, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code (where applicable).

Profile

Deep technical but pragmatic: optimises for correctness, reliability and maintainability under real-world constraints.

Systems thinker: able to model complex domains and understand end-to-end data and control flows.

Clear communicator: can move seamlessly between low-level detail and high-level architecture with different audiences.

Enjoys debugging hard problems, documenting patterns, and building repeatable, reusable solutions.

Staffworx are a UK based Talent & Recruiting Partner, supporting Digital Commerce, Software and Value Add Consulting sectors across the UK & EMEA.

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Type: Full-time, in-person Location: Nexus, Leeds, UK Important request: possibility to travel to USA and EU without visa As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in leading the software validation process and developing sophisticated robotic manipulation algorithms for our next-generation colonoscopy platform. Reporting directly to the R&D Director, you will collaborate across disciplines to ensure our robotic systems meet the highest standards of performance and safety. Responsibilities: Drive the software validation process, ensuring robust, reliable, and regulatory-compliant systems. Design, develop, and implement advanced robotic manipulation algorithms for navigation, control, and automation of robotic endoscopy systems. Architect, write, and test embedded and application-level software to support real-time robotic functions. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to translate requirements into software specifications and actionable development plans. Own and implement critical software sub-systems, continuously enhancing the devices capabilities by adding new functionality. Mentor peers and junior engineers through thoughtful software design guidance and thorough code reviews. Gain a deep understanding of the current system, proactively assisting in debugging complex issues as they arise. Plan, execute, and document software verification and validation protocols in accordance with medical device standards. Maintain comprehensive software documentation and contribute to regulatory submissions (DHF, Tech File, etc.). Support risk management processes by participating in DFMEA, PFMEA, and hazard analyses for software components. Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and multidisciplinary brainstorming sessions, while ensuring all software designs, reviews, and processes are thoroughly documented. Qualifications: Right to work in the UK + right to travel to USA and EU without visa Masters degree (or equivalent experience) in Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in robotic software developmentpreferably within the medical device or regulated environment. Demonstrated success in software validation and verification, ideally with exposure to medical device standards (e.g., IEC 62304, ISO 13485). Strong organizational and project management skills. Key Competencies Expertise in developing and implementing robotic manipulation algorithms (e.g., motion planning, control, perception integration). Proficiency in C++, Python, or related languages for robotic software development. Strong grasp of software validation methodologies, automated testing, and quality assurance processes. Knowledge of ISO 13485, MDD/IVDD, IEC 60601x, ISO 14971, and risk management documentation is a plus. Communication Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, present findings, and contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence. Join our team and help shape the future of healthcare robotics! Apply now or reach out for more information. TPBN1_UKTJ

Controls and Automation Engineer

SMS Machines and Automation Ltd

Automation EngineerSMS are a well-established SME working in the fast growing field of advanced industrial automation including motion control and robotics. Because of continued growth in the sector we require an experienced Controls and Automation engineer to work within our engineering team.SMS have key partnerships in place with both large suppliers and large customers and have a well established development process.We work with new and exciting technologies including robotics and a wide range of electronics and mechatronic devices. We develop new machines for certain clients as well as providing high level support to OEMs and Machine Developers.This role would suit someone wishing to be in design and development but also wanting to be part of team communicating at high and regular levels with the customer and their requirements.We have a great team in place to work alongside.We provide a company pension, health insurance and there is free parking on site.We are ISO 9001:2015 accredited.Skills required

Good knowledge of the design of software for automated machinery

Knowledge of product development management

Working Knowledge of Drive controls including servos and stepper motors.

Good software skills such as knowledge of advanced PLC code, Python, C++ etc

Experience of commissioning automated machinery.

Ready to automate, innovate and make a real impact?Do you want to build reliable, scalable systems that make a real difference to millions of people? Do you want to work at a certified B Corp with an inclusive and learning culture as part of a diverse team of great people?If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government, healthcare and purpose-driven businesses. Working in DevOps, you’ll build and maintain the systems that let teams respond quickly to needs. You’llwork on high-impact projects, helping to build reliable, scalable systems. We align work to industry-recognised roles such as Build & Release Engineer (BRE), Platform Engineer (PLE) or Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) and, where needed, to more specialised areas such as security, cloud hosting, infrastructure or networking.What’s life like as a DevOps consultant at Opencast?At Opencast, we love to keep things simple, and we love automation.It’s not the same as your standard Devops Consultant job. Depending on your client’s needs, you’ll take on a range of roles. These will include:

Taking the lead on responding to outages, triaging issues, balancing stakeholder priorities/concerns, and keeping communication channels open with all parties.

Developing, and implementing continuous deployment solutions that help our clients to deliver software faster and more efficiently.

Collaborating with our clients to understand their ways of working and will have an enthusiasm to learn new tools and technologies as needed.

Contributing within Opencast communities.

Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with Opencast’s quality, environmental, and information security policies and procedures, as well as applicable customer policies, standards, and procedures while working on client.

We care about building things right. We believe in good devops practices and keeping things simple. We want to support you as much as we can on interiorising our approach to devops engineering and you supporting others.

We are proud consultants who combine our own experience and approach with our company values.

We are comfortable with new tech. We are empowered, cloud native, vendor agnostic devops engineers. We are empathetic, patient and care about quality.

We know when to pick our battles and how to manage expectations. We are humble, inclusive team players that listen and collaborate, with zero egos!

We’re always willing to teach and help others (inside or outside of our team). And we’re always willing to learn.

It’s a varied job that keeps you super technical and excited.

Salary:

£50,000 - £60,000

Some of the benefits our offer includes:

A competitive pension, health cash plan, share options and discretionary bonus.

Flexible hours and 25 days’ holiday.

People to support you every step of the way.

Where you’ll work:

Your working time at Opencast will be split between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and takes in account requirements of your work, our clients and your team.

We include you:

We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.

Interview:

Job interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you.

Python Developer

Syntax Consultancy Ltd

Lead Python DeveloperLeeds (Hybrid)Permanentto £80,000 (DOE)Lead Python Developer needed for a permanent career opportunity based in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP during Dec 2025 / Jan 2026.Hybrid Working: 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Leeds office.A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government / Public Sector projects.Key experience, responsibilities + tasks:

Strong Python development expertise, and strong leadership skills, including the ability to drive development projects, and mentor junior developers.

Leading the design + development of complex applications using Core Python, and web frameworks (-eg- Django, Flask, FastAPI).

SQL Server database experience, including developing / optimizing SQL Server databases, data analysis, and efficient data storage / retrieval.

Familiarity with AWS Cloud Services, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.

Design and implement serverless architectures, including Docker containers.

Mentoring junior developers in coding standards, Github version control, and code tracking.

Collaborating with Front-End Developers using JavaScript, CSS and HTML to create seamless user interfaces.

Overseeing integration of various software components, and debugging and trouble-shooting applications.

Implementing best practice in software development, including exception handling, data structures + object-oriented programming (OOP).

Technical Environment: Python, web frameworks, front-end (Vue.JS, React, CSS, HTML), Design Patterns, Object Relational Mappers (ORMs), server-side templating languages, Unit/API testing, AWS, CI/CD, Agile.

Benefits: Salary to £80k (DOE) + Hybrid + Annual Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday plus BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More.

Job Title: Software ArchitectLocation: Hybrid - Leeds-based (2 days on site)Salary: up to c.£75,000 per annum, plus benefitsWhy Apply?This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Architect, or a Solution Architect with a strong applications background to play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-level solutions for a forward-thinking organisation. You’ll design and implement scalable, secure, and modern application architectures that directly support business goals. This is a permanent role offering the chance to influence strategy, guide development teams, and work with the latest technologies in a supportive and innovative environment.Software Architect Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-level architecture for new and existing applications.

Define architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.

Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and development teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.

Lead architecture reviews, offering guidance and mentoring to technical teams.

Evaluate, recommend, and implement tools, frameworks, and technologies that align with business needs.

Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and security policies.

Document architecture designs, workflows, and technical specifications.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex architectural challenges.

Support modernisation, migration, and integration initiatives across the application landscape.

Software Architect Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in an architectural or leadership role.

Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, layered, serverless).

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (in particular Azure)

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable:

Experience in enterprise application integration (EAI).

Knowledge of data modelling and application security best practices.

Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.

What’s in it for me?

Competitive salary.

Hybrid working with flexibility and occasional travel fully expensed.

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities with access to training and certifications.

Work on exciting, large-scale projects that make a real impact

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Permanent Location: Remote First - 1 day per month on-site in Shipley. Salary: £70,000 Industry: Utilities About the Client Our client are a leading UK provider of smart, sustainable heat-network solutions, specialising in end-to-end services for local authorities, housing associations, and private developers. With decades of experience, their expertise ranges from design and build through to operation, metering, billing, and optimisation. Their mission centres on driving energy efficiency, reducing carbon, and delivering reliable, affordable heat for residents. How youll spend your day As a Software Engineer, youll work within one of two product/engineering streams, contributing to high-quality software delivery across a varied and modern tech stack. Youll collaborate closely with your Lead Engineer, product owners and other developers to build secure, scalable and well-engineered solutions. You will: Work hands-on across frontend and backend technologies, delivering features end-to-end. Contribute to solution design, coding, testing and deployment activities. Collaborate with BI developers, other software engineers, and product owners to deliver clear business value. Work within an agile environment, supporting the teams move back to more structured sprints and best-practice engineering approaches. Produce maintainable, testable code and support the adoption of practices such as TDD and clean coding. What youll bring to this role Were looking for a versatile engineer who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies and working closely with both technical and non-technical colleagues. Youll bring: Strong hands-on experience with React and TypeScript. Experience developing backend solutions using AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS). A desire to learn new technologies - particularly Rust, which is becoming an increasingly important part of the stack (no prior experience required). Good communication skills and the ability to understand the business value behind technical decisions. Experience delivering software in agile teams. A proactive mindset, with a focus on quality, maintainability and continuous improvement. Desirable but not essential: Exposure to Python or data engineering concepts, useful for cross-stream collaboration. Perks & Benefits: 5% pension Informal bonus scheme circa 4% Private Healthcare 25 days holiday plus bank holidays What happens next? One of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch and inform you if youve been successful to the next stage of the process or not, which is a qualification call where we will tell you more about the role and the client, and understand more about you, your experience and career aspirations. Should we both wish to proceed, we will submit your details to the client and be in touch regarding the outcome and any further steps. The remote interview process for this client consists of: Stage 1 1-1.5 hour Pair Programming Exercise Stage 2 1 hour Technical Discussion Stage 3 1 hour interview with the hiring managers to discuss experience Equal Opportunities We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an employment agency for permanent and contract hires, we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups to drive innovation and equality within the workplace. Should you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know so we can accommodate for any interactions with us at Biometric Talent, but also inform the client to ensure reasonable adjustments are made to allow for a fair and equitable process. TPBN1_UKTJ

C++ Software Engineer

C++ Software Engineer (C++ / Image Processing) My client, a global leader in intelligent automation, is seeking a talented Software Engineer to help advance cutting-edge computer vision and real-time processing systems. This is a unique chance to join a world-class engineering team driving innovation across international markets.Youre an inquisitive and motivated engineer who enjoys tackling complex challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and delivering impactful, real-world solutions.What Youll Bring Strong proficiency in C++Experience with OpenCV or similar image processing libraries/toolsExposure to RGB, hyperspectral, or x-ray camera systems (a strong advantage)Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related disciplineBonus Skills Experience with OpenVINO for AI inference and Intel hardware optimizationKnowledge of C# (.NET integration) and Python (scripting/automation)Familiarity with Git, SVN, or other DevOps toolsExperience with SQL for backend data handlingUnderstanding of Agile delivery and Kanban methodologiesYoull partner closely with hardware and controls engineers to integrate and optimize real-time computer vision systems - combining mechanical precision with intelligent software design.This role offers opportunities for international travel, including to Europe and the USA, to work with cross-functional global teams and support large-scale product deployments.Whats on Offer Competitive salary and benefits packageFlexible working arrangementsOngoing professional development and trainingA collaborative, innovative culture focused on global impactInterested? Please Click Apply Now!C++ Software Engineer (C++ / Image Processing)TPBN1_UKTJ

Principal Operations Support Engineer- DV Cleared

PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT ENGINEER- DV CLEAREDPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT ENGINEER

Permanent opportunity for a Principal Operations Support Engineer with active DV clearance.

Salary up to £80,000 DOE

Harrogate based offices

To apply, please call Laura Jackson on 02038540120, or email with an up-to-date CV.

WHO ARE WE? We’re hiring for an Operations Support Engineer to join a leading consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence clients.You’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference.Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active DV Clearance.THE PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT ENGINEER

Active DV Clearance

Harrogate Based or ability to travel to Harrogate.

Experience in a Systems/ Operations Engineering role

Strong leadership abilities, with the ability to execute training where required

PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Experience with monitoring tools such as Perl, Grafana

Utilisation of agile processes and tolls including Jira, Confluence and Git

Ability to review and report on multiple generations of systems’ performance

Experience with Linux, python, Perl and or similar development tools.

TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: 02038540120/ 07842002894. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.KEY SKILLS OPERATIONS ENGINEER, SYSTEMS ENGINEER, JIRA, PERL, CONFLUENCE, PYTHON, GRAFANA, SYSTEM SUPPORT, SYSTEM ANALYSIS, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

Lead Software Engineer

PermanentLocation: Remote First - 1 day a fortnight onsite in Shipley.Salary: up to £85,000Industry: UtilitiesAbout the ClientOur client are a leading UK provider of smart, sustainable heat-network solutions, specialising in end-to-end services for local authorities, housing associations, and private developers. With decades of experience, their expertise ranges from design and build through to operation, metering, billing, and optimisation. Their mission centres on driving energy efficiency, reducing carbon, and delivering reliable, affordable heat for residents.How youll spend your dayAs a Lead Software Engineer, youll take ownership of one of two delivery streams within a small, evolving engineering team. Youll provide technical leadership, guide day-to-day delivery, and act as the key liaison between engineering and non-technical stakeholders, without direct line management responsibilities.You will:

Lead one of two product/engineering streams, ensuring technical quality, delivery focus and strong communication with stakeholders.

Rotate between streams every 23 months to promote knowledge sharing, avoid silos, and strengthen team resilience.

Work hands-on across a varied technical stack, contributing to coding, solution design, and best engineering practice.

Collaborate closely with product owners, BI developers, and software engineers to deliver secure, scalable and business-focused solutions.

Support the move towards a more structured agile model, championing practices such as TDD and high-quality engineering standards.

What youll bring to this roleWere looking for a Lead Engineer who can balance strong technical capability with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.Youll bring:

Solid hands-on experience in modern software engineering using React, TypeScript and AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS).

A willingness to learn new technologies - particularly Rust, which is increasingly central to the stack (no prior Rust experience needed).

Experience working across the full lifecycle of software delivery in agile environments.

Ability to work closely with product owners and business stakeholders, translating requirements into practical technical solutions.

Strong engineering fundamentals, including TDD, clean architecture and best-practice development workflows.

Desirable but not essential: Experience with Python, data engineering or data-focused workflows for collaboration with the data stream.Perks & Benefits:

5% pension

Informal bonus scheme circa 4%

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

What happens next?One of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch and inform you if youve been successful to the next stage of the process or not, which is a qualification call where we will tell you more about the role and the client, and understand more about you, your experience and career aspirations.Should we both wish to proceed, we will submit your details to the client and be in touch regarding the outcome and any further steps.The remote interview process for this client consists of:

Stage 1 1-1.5 hour Pair Programming Exercise

Stage 2 1 hour Technical Discussion

Stage 3 1 hour interview with the hiring managers to discuss experience and focus on stakeholder engagement.

Equal OpportunitiesWe are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an employment agency for permanent and contract hires, we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups to drive innovation and equality within the workplace.Should you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know so we can accommodate for any interactions with us at Biometric Talent, but also inform the client to ensure reasonable adjustments are made to allow for a fair and equitable process.

Ready to start your career as a Data Analyst?The demand for skilled data professionals in the UK is booming - and organisations are searching for people who can turn raw data into meaningful insight. If you’re looking for a career with purpose and strong growth, our Data Analyst Career Programme is built for you, with a job guarantee on completion.Why this programme mattersWe focus on equipping you with both the tools and the real-world experience you need to hit the ground running. With industry-recognised certifications, live instruction and project work you’ll be ready for business challenges from day one.What you’ll get:

Seven training modules, covering Excel, SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI and more.

Three official certifications: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals, Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate and Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals.

Real-world project work to enhance your CV and show our end employers you can deliver.

Job guarantee: If you complete the programme and don’t receive a job offer, we’ll refund 100% of your course fee.

Your investment:

Course cost: £2,795

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No prior tech-job experience? No problem.You don’t need to come from a data background. If you bring curiosity, communication skills, and a willingness to learn, this programme will equip you for a transition into a demanding and rewarding role.Take the next step now.Click ‘Apply Now’ and embark on a career where data drives decisions, and you drive your future.

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Data Analyst - Consultant

Want to help shape decisions with the power of data?Do you want to turn data into insights that make a real difference? Are you ready to use analytics, KPIs and storytelling to solve complex problems for our clients in government, healthcare and purpose-driven businesses?If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose. As a Data Analyst, you’ll guide better decisions, helping clients to act with insight – and help shape our data practice for the future.The roleYou’ll help clients improve their services by selecting the appropriate techniques to turn data into insights, by working within a product delivery team to develop performance measuring frameworks to track goals, user needs, or KPIs. You’ll operate within the client’s requirements and the appropriate legal, technical and ethical constraints.Leading by example and promoting Opencast’s approach, you’ll mentor junior colleagues, provide constructive feedback, and demonstrate an understanding of each product delivery stage and how to apply appropriate measurements for that phase of work.Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with Opencast’s quality, environmental, and information security policies and procedures, as well as applicable customer policies, standards, and procedures while working on client.Applicants must either currently hold active Security Clearance (SC) or meet the eligibility criteria to obtain it.Eligibility requires UK citizenship, continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, and no single absence from the UK exceeding 28 consecutive days.Essential experience• Scripting and programming languages such as SQL, Python, R etc• Visualising data using Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, Power Query or similar• Designed and implemented a performance framework including KPIs or OKRs for a service or product• Analytical skills in identifying the right data sources and then validate and understand how to interpret the results• Collected, collated, cleansed, and interpreted data to derive meaningful and actionable insights• An ability to use the most appropriate medium to visualise data to tell compelling and relevant actionable stories• Created hypotheses that can be tested, and developed insights based on your findings• Valid Security Clearance or eligibility (5+ years residency in the UK)Desirable experience• Security and data privacy• Making recommendations for service changes• Experience with the GDS or NHS design principlesSalary

£45,000-£50,000 per annum

What our offer includes

A competitive pension, health cash plan, share options and discretionary bonus.

Flexible hours and 25 days’ holiday.

People to support you every step of the way.

Where you’ll workYour working time at Opencast will be split between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and takes in account requirements of your work, our clients and your team.We include youWe welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.InterviewJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you.Want to know more?Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.

Answer Digital is looking to recruit a Data Engineer to play a vital role in supporting the digital transformation journeys of our clients.What you’ll be doingWe’re looking for someone who has experience guiding teams and supporting clients to use data to make better decision making. We’re working on some amazing projects across both our Health and Private clients, so if you’re interested in being involved in work that delivers real value then we’d love to hear from you.What you’ll bring to AnswerDesigning and implementing complex data pipelines, leveraging both NoSQL and relational databases.Develop and manage cloud-based data solutions, ensuring scalability and security.Lead and mentor junior data engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.Implement and oversee CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient deployment of data services.Proficiency in Python, SQL, and other relevant backend languages.Utilise backend programming languages effectively for data processing and manipulation.It would be great if you also had experience in some of these, but if not we’ll help you with them:Actively participate in the organisation and delivery of our Data Engineer Academy.Apply advanced scripting skills to automate data processes and integrate ETL workflows.Engage with business intelligence (BI) tools and techniques to deliver actionable insights.Advocate and apply best practices in software design patterns, principles, and architecture patterns.Stay abreast of the latest trends in data engineering, with a focus on healthcare data standards (SNOMED, FHIR, HL7).Understanding the role of a consultancy and sharing a passion for helping solve our customers problemsThe perks of being @ AnswerWe’re an Employee-Owned Company. After 12 months – through the Employee Ownership Trust you will be part of the ownership of Answer; a major factor in driving engagement, retention and growth for our peopleFlexible annual leave (buy/sell and carry forward)Company-wide bonus, paid twice a year (and it’s income tax free too!)Continuous training and development - if you want to learn, we’ll provide the support you needFlexible Pension - we match your on contributions up to 5%Regular tech catch ups/hack events - we also encourage external tech events!A packed social calendar including; Christmas party (partners invited) and Summer away days, monthly and quarterly company team socials.Free parking at Head Offices in central Leeds, plus Cycle2Work & Green Car Lease schemes to help get you hereThe chance to give back – get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from different backgrounds into tech, as well as lots of charity and community eventsHybrid and flexible working – you can vary your working when and where you work, to allow you to collaborate better, feed your creativity, and take the time and space to focus when you need toDiversity and InclusionAt Answer we proudly embrace diversity and inclusion - we want to create a safe environment for everyone to bring their true selves to work. We will do everything we can to support your application; if you require any adjustments to be made to your application or interview process please speak to our recruitment team.A bit more about us.Answer Digital is a successful digital transformation consultancy headquartered in Leeds. We’re a company on a fast growth trajectory with a reputation of delivering large-scale, operational critical solutions.People are at the heart of everything we do - so much so we’re owned by our people. It sets us apart from most digital businesses you’ll meet and defines our culture and values. Our people are invested in everything we do, because we are invested in them.Don’t believe us? Well check out our Glassdoor and hear what our people have to say!

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DevOps Senior Consultant - clone

The RoleYou’ll lead on responding to outages, triaging issues, balancing stakeholder priorities/concerns, and keeping open communication channels.You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing continuous deployment solutions that help our clients to deliver software faster and more efficiently.You’ll be keen to understand our clients’ ways of working and will have an enthusiasm to learn new tools and technologies as needed.Essential experienceWe want you to have demonstrable experience in DevOps practices and appreciate that Cloud & Platform Engineering are big topics. Ultimately, we’re looking for talented engineers who can learn modern technologies in the digital space.In the interview, please show your experience in:· Designing, building, and testing software release processes that cover the entire SDLC.· Creating, modifying, and maintaining complex CI/CD pipelines.· Creating dashboards and visualisations for application performance that proactively identify and address potential problems before they occur.· Using automated testing to detect security issues/vulnerabilities in application and/or infrastructure code, thereby detecting issues before it reaches production (aka Shift-Left).· Strong experience in operating and maintaining services primarily in any of the BIG three public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, and GCP).Desirable experienceSome other areas of experience that are not essential but still relevant to the role:· Identifying problems using RCA or 5-Whys methods and suggesting solutions to reduce the likelihood of incidents reoccurring.· A strong understanding of cloud networking and security concepts.· Understanding the principles of containerisation, and how to control and orchestrate groups of containers in production environments.· Writing clean, organised, structured and version-controlled code.· Knowledge of at least one scripting language that enables you to perform more complex automation tasks thereby reducing manual toil.· Preference for using CLI tools over relying on web portals.· Understanding SRE (live services) ways of working, that enables you to better increase reliability and availability of the service you support.· Auditing your service for FinOps and SecOps related compliance issues.Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.If you don’t have all this experience please do still apply, as we can coach you in these areas if you join us.

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Software Developer - Senior Consultant (Contractor)

Ready for a new challenge?Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions for our clients in government and business.The roleWe’re looking for a Contractor in Software Development to help our major clients transform.Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, eXtreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation.Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice.Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority.Contractors at Opencast follow the same principles as permanent consultants. The roles are varied, technical, never confined to any one provider or solution.UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our contracting opportunities.Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be essential.Technical Skills

Expertise in Java and/or Scala is preferred

Experience in other languages such as Springboot, Javascript, Typescript, Kotlin, Python & C# is also valuable

Ability to lead other developers in tackling difficult programming challenges and drive the delivery of a backlog

Ability to contribute to architectural designs

Experience of setting testing strategies to match industry standards

Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards, is beneficial

Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success.

Experience with agile methodology

A contractor in software development at Opencast is responsible for:

Driving the elaboration of their team’s backlog

Setting testing strategies to match industry standards

Being a technical expert in their team (or acting as the team lead)

Leading the technical representation in a project discovery

Acting as a technical lead in the team, enabling them to achieve their full potential

Day Rate£450 - £600 per day (working inside IR35)Where you’ll workOur hybrid model means everyone at Opencast splits their time between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and considers requirements of your work, our clients and your team.We include youWe welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.InterviewJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. The recruitment process for this role includes pair programming, a values interview, and a technical interview.Want to know more?Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.

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