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Embedded Software Engineer
Professional Technical Ltd
Andover
In office
Graduate - Junior
£35,000
RECENTLY POSTED

We’re looking for a talented Junior Embedded Software Engineer to join an innovative product design team near Andover. In this role, you’ll develop software for embedded microprocessor systems and related Windows applications, working across the full lifecycle - from requirements gathering and design through to implementation, testing, and deployment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to real-world control and sensing systems, collaborate closely with hardware engineers, and play a key role in delivering mission-critical solutions. This is an on-site position, Monday to Friday, offering salary of £38,000

The role of a Junior Embedded Software Engineer:

Design, implement, and maintain software for real-time, closed-loop embedded control and sensing applications (on-board and SoC).

Develop supporting GUI or Windows-based control and test applications in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio.

Perform hardware debugging and component-level testing.

Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering team while taking ownership of your own development tasks.

Contribute to concept, requirements analysis, iterative design and delivery phases, ensuring software quality and reliability for high-integrity systems.

Qualifications & Experience Needed for this Junior Embedded Software Engineer role:

A degree or relevant qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related numerate discipline.

Previous work experience in embedded systems development.

C programming skills with experience developing for embedded environments.

Experience in Windows application development, ideally using C# and Microsoft Visual Studio.

Understanding of hardware-level debugging and component testing.

Excellent technical problem-solving and debugging skills.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team.

Eligibility for UK security clearance (requirement due to the nature of the projects).

Benefits of this Junior Embedded Software Engineer role:

Salary of £38,000

Work on technically challenging embedded projects with real-world impact.

Collaborative and supportive environment with experienced mentors.

Opportunities to develop skills in control systems, real-time software, and hardware integration.

Stable, long-term role in a high-technology sector.

Benefits package including pension, healthcare and paid leave.

Ongoing professional development and clear progression pathways.

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Software Design Engineer
Mploy Group
Witney
In office
Mid - Senior
£65,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+6

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Software Design Engineer to join our engineering team and play a key role in the design and development of high-performance industrial and automation software. You will work on complex, real-time systems that interface closely with hardware such as motion controllers, lasers, and machine-vision components.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, working across software and hardware boundaries, and contributing to robust, scalable system architectures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using C# (.NET / .NET Core), with a strong focus on clean, maintainable architecture.
  • Build intuitive user interfaces using WPF, following best practices such as MVVM and other proven design patterns.
  • Develop and support real-time systems running on RTOS, Windows, or Linux platforms.
  • Integrate and control industrial hardware including motion controllers, lasers, and vision systems.
  • Implement reliable communication between systems using industrial Ethernet protocols and OPC UA.
  • Develop automation, data processing, and tooling solutions using Python.
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, production-ready systems.
  • Support continuous improvement through version control, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.

Technical Skills & Experience

Programming & Frameworks

  • Expert-level experience in C# (.NET / .NET Core).
  • Strong experience with WPF for desktop UI development.
  • Solid understanding of software design patterns (e.g. MVVM, Factory) and clean architecture principles.
  • Good Python skills for automation, scripting, and data handling.
  • Experience developing real-time systems on RTOS, Windows, or Linux.

Industrial Control & Communication

  • Experience programming industrial PCs and motion controllers such as Beckhoff, Delta Tau, Aerotech, or Galil.
  • Deep understanding of industrial Ethernet protocols including EtherCAT, PROFINET, and SERCOS.
  • Hands-on experience using OPC UA for system integration and data exchange.

Hardware, Lasers & Vision

  • Practical experience controlling industrial lasers (fibre, CO2, excimer) via API or serial/Ethernet interfaces.
  • Experience calibrating and controlling galvo scanners (e.g. ScanLab, Cambridge Technology).
  • Strong machine-vision experience using tools such as Halcon and/or OpenCV.

DevOps & Tools

  • Proficient with Git for version control.
  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitLab).
  • Familiarity with data logging and databases, including SQL, NoSQL, and time-series databases such as InfluxDB.

What Were Looking For

  • A highly motivated engineer with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Someone who enjoys working on technically demanding, real-world systems.
  • A team player who can communicate effectively across software, hardware, and engineering disciplines.
  • A passion for building reliable, scalable, and well-designed software.

If you are excited by the opportunity to work on cutting-edge industrial software and contribute to innovative, real-world engineering solutions, we look forward to hearing from you.

Infrastructure Engineer
Leidos
Huntingdon
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£61,500 - £78,800
RECENTLY POSTED
+2

Description

Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Huntingdon, UK F/T 80% on-site)

Security Clearance Level: High – DV (Developed Vetting)

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

Working across a range of diverse, complex, and secure systems, as an Infrastructure Engineer you will be technically capable and versatile. You will be a senior technical leader able to work alone or as part of a team (depending on the size and complexity of the work) to deliver business value in a demanding and involved environment. You will be working as part of the Normal Change programme, supporting the development and sustainment of a government portfolio of systems and services.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

Based primarily at our customer’s site near Huntingdon Cambridgeshire, you will be leading or supporting on infrastructure and application changes in an Agile environment.

You will have a broad range of knowledge and experience in the deployment and configuration of services based upon Microsoft and VMware products, having deployed virtual infrastructure within vSphere, and within containers such as Tanzu Kubernetes, along with an extensive understanding and experience of associated Windows-based technologies. A working knowledge and understanding of Linux, as well as other common back-end technologies such as SQL Server, networking (CISCO, FORTINET), and storage (NetApp, Dell), with the flexibility and aptitude to learn other additional complementary technologies as required, is also desirable.

Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential, too – identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job. We believe innovation is the lifeblood of customer value – we are all catalysts for innovation and should be committed to continuous improvement in everything we do.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical issues and outcomes to a broad audience.

  • Extensive experience of producing technical documentation to a high standard.

  • Experience of working in security-cleared environments/working in Defence.

  • Excellent knowledge of virtualisation platforms such as VMware vSphere.

  • Excellent knowledge of VMware vSAN, NSX-T and VCF.

  • Excellent knowledge of locking down environments.

  • Excellent knowledge of Windows Server environments, from design to implementation and support, including:

    • AD and GPO configuration
    • DNS and DHCP
    • Monitoring, Anti-Virus, and backup tooling.
  • Good knowledge of Tanzu Kubernetes including the deployment and configuration of Kubernetes clusters and containerised workloads.

  • Good knowledge of vSphere administration including cluster configuration, networking setup, and vSAN storage management.

  • Good experience with VMware Cloud Foundation, SDDC including its architecture, deployment, and operational management.

  • Good understanding of workload domain management including deployment, expansion, and lifecycle maintenance.

  • Good knowledge of networking concepts including VLANs and NSX-T integration within a virtualized environment.

  • Good knowledge of VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations) for monitoring, automation, and optimization of cloud environments.

  • Good troubleshooting skills in VMware Cloud Foundation environments including identification and resolution of complex infrastructure issues.

  • Good general knowledge of Microsoft stack technologies such as MS SQL, MS System Centre, Office365, and CLI tooling such as PowerShell.

  • Good general knowledge of TCP/IP and networking technologies including switches and firewalls.

  • Working knowledge of Linux system administration skills (Red Hat / Ubuntu / CentOS).

  • Working knowledge of application deployment via SCCM.

  • Experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

  • Experience on Secure LAN environments including security boundaries and rulesets.

  • Experience of software maintenance and support to include servers, workstations, laptops, network, and peripheral devices.

  • Experience in the installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 workstations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Microsoft and VMware Certifications.
  • Agile Foundation & Practitioner Certifications

ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Comfortable spearheading a team, leading and setting an example for other team members, and assisting and coaching them to grow the team’s competencies.
  • Analytical, with the ability to narrow down root cause and resolve complex problems.
  • Have a growth mindset, seeking to learn and further one’s own skills and knowledge to tackle new and innovative technology and solutions.
  • Proactive with a positive working attitude.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change.

Clearance Requirements:

  • Clearance for Role DV, UK National only.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

•    Contributory Pension Scheme.

•    Private Medical Insurance.

•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays).

•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme).

•    Dynamic Working.

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who “fits the mold”—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£61,500.00-£78,800.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)
VIQU IT Recruitment
Leicester
Hybrid
Senior
£70,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+10

Senior DevOps Engineer Leicester – Hybrid (3 days onsite) £65,000–£71,000 DOE – No sponsorship available VIQU have partnered with a large, high-growth UK technology business recognised for its constant innovation and fast-paced engineering culture. The organisation is investing heavily in modern DevOps, cloud transformation, and automation to support the rapid scaling of its digital products. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll join a team that works closely with development and product groups, enabling smooth delivery pipelines, evolving cloud infrastructure, and driving continuous improvement across engineering practices. This is an environment that encourages experimentation, new ideas, and the freedom to reshape how things are done. The Role You'll play a key part in the organisation's transition from on-premise platforms to Azure, ensuring robust CI/CD processes, automated environment builds, and secure, scalable infrastructure. Expect a mix of greenfield innovation and the challenge of modernising legacy systems. Key responsibilities include: Automating build and deployment of Dev/Test/Pre-Prod/Production environments Owning CI/CD development (YAML), automated testing and environment governance Supporting on-prem to Azure migration projects Managing application source code, branching strategies, and repositories Creating secure data refresh processes Working with monitoring tools for diagnostics and performance tuning Setting up IIS/Node.js web servers, NuGet/NPM repos Identifying opportunities to streamline and automate departmental processes Working closely with auditing and security teams to ensure compliance Producing documentation on environments and infrastructure Tech Stack You'll Work With (Core technologies referenced from the JD) Azure Cloud , Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Artifacts, CI/CD) Terraform (IaC) Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker Compose Git, PowerShell, Bash .NET Framework/.NET Core, C#, Node.js, React SQL Server / NoSQL Windows & Linux servers Microservices, DevSecOps tooling (SonarCloud, CrowdStrike) Networking fundamentals This role suits a DevOps engineer who enjoys autonomy, fast-moving environments, and the chance to influence engineering practices at scale. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton via the VIQU IT website. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities, follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Software Engineer
HOLT EXECUTIVE
Crawley
In office
Graduate - Junior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
+3

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a leading provider of flight simulation technology. You will develop real-time software used in state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators and Fixed Training Devices that replicate the form, fit, and function of real aircraft flight decks. This role sits at the heart of a major transformation programme and is ideal for someone who is hands-on, motivated, and eager to implement change in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Key Responsibilities for the Software Engineer Develop real-time software for flight simulators, from control systems to graphical user interfaces. Support integration, testing, fault finding, and problem resolution on simulated systems. Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from requirements analysis through to customer acceptance and post-delivery support. What You’ll Bring Strong C programming skills. Practical understanding of the Systems Engineering V-model and/or Software Development Lifecycle. Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team, with minimal supervision. Strong communication and presentation skills. Degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or equivalent experience within aviation/aerospace engineering. Desirable Skills Experience with safety-critical systems in aerospace, automotive, or related industries. Knowledge of C#, C++, web technologies (JavaScript, HTML), and Windows application development (Visual Studio). Familiarity with ARINC, AFDX, or CAN bus protocols. Experience using the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo). Benefits 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days. Private medical insurance (with optional family cover). Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution. Life assurance (4x salary, flexible up to 10x). Group income protection. Flexible benefits including healthcare cash plan, dental cover, gym membership, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work scheme. Employee assistance programme for mental health and wellbeing. Subsidised staff restaurant and on-site parking with electric vehicle charging. Why Join Challenging Projects: Work on cutting-edge flight simulators used by global aerospace organisations. Collaborative Environment: Partner with experts across systems, hardware, and software engineering. Innovative Technology: Develop next-generation simulation solutions, including avionics hardware and advanced control systems. Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a forward-thinking, global industry. Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to next-generation flight simulation technology, working with cutting-edge systems that enhance pilot training and aviation safety worldwide. TT

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Defence
Talent Locker
Farnborough
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£75,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+8

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Defence / National Security - £75k - Farnborough - Hybrid

A permanent opportunity for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer who enjoys building secure, automated, and highly reliable platforms. This role sits within a defence and national security environment, working on modern infrastructure where automation, resilience, and secure-by-design principles are fundamental.

You’ll work closely with platform engineers, infrastructure teams, and operational stakeholders to take requirements from early design and proof-of-concept through to production. The role blends hands-on engineering with technical design, offering real influence over tooling, standards, and DevOps ways of working. It suits someone curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in complex, regulated environments.

What you’ll be doing

Designing, delivering, upgrading, and maintaining core platforms, services, and automations

Building and improving monitoring, alerting, and observability platforms

Designing secure infrastructure using automation-first approaches

Creating and productionising proofs of concept for new tools and technologies

Diagnosing and resolving performance, reliability, and availability issues

Supporting architecture, documentation, and non-functional requirements

Mentoring engineers and helping improve DevOps and SRE practices

Essential experience

Strong experience with Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments

Hands-on scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell or similar)

Proven experience with automation and DevOps tooling (Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD, Git)

Experience working with Azure or similar cloud platforms

Solid understanding of infrastructure reliability, monitoring, and incident response

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multiple priorities

Willingness to work in secure, regulated environments (SC eligibility required)

Desirable experience

Infrastructure-as-Code lifecycle and best practices

Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Configuration management and desired state tooling

Application and platform monitoring tools (Splunk, Nagios or similar)

Experience hardening systems and conducting security assessments

Understanding of Agile and DevOps principles in practice

A collaborative, inclusive culture with strong benefits including competitive pay, bonus, pension, private healthcare, generous leave, professional development, wellbeing perks, and modern on-site facilities.

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Project Manager
Co Home Improvements
Kendal
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary

CO Home Improvements

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Cumbria

Benefits:

25 days Holiday + Bank Hols | Health cash plan | Pension Scheme | Personal development programmes through courses and training | Free parking

About us:

CO Home Improvements are a group of six retail brands operating across the North of England and Cumbria, forming part of the £60 million turnover Conservatory Outlet Group. As established leaders in the design and installation of conservatories, orangeries, windows, doors, and modern living spaces, we’re committed to transforming homes with innovative, high-quality products that combine striking design with everyday functionality. Our approach is rooted in delivering exceptional customer service.

Our employees are the heart of the business, and we invest in great people by offering ongoing career development and training opportunities. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values your ideas and hard work, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager or Contracts Manger to join us to ensure installations run smoothly, customers receive excellent quality and service, and on time within the Cumbria area ideally between Kendal and Carlisle.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Responsible for reviewing contracts, issuing work to surveyors, and assisting surveyors with any technical challenges, ensuring all external and internal contractors achieve deadlines.
  • Responsible for scheduling work for our fitting teams and other external contractors ensuring that all building work runs smoothly.
  • Be the first point of contact for liaising with all trades to ensure a smooth continuity of work and a first-class operation for customers.
  • To attend site to oversee any issues that may arise with the installations, ensuring health and safety is adhered to, site housekeeping standards are maintained, and the client is satisfied with the installation.
  • Ensure contracts are completed on time and to a high-quality standard
  • To develop excellent working relationships with external and internal stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and dealers.

What we are looking for:

If you have Project Management, Site Management or Installation Management experience we would love to hear from you. Key experience we are looking for:

  • Previous experience and strong knowledge of the window/conservatory industry is desirable.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability bring installations in on completion date.
  • Strong negotiation skills with a focus on achieving budgets and maintaining profitability.
  • Excellent product knowledge, keeping up to date with industry and new product developments.
  • Strong technical capability, with the ability to understand the theory of installation processes
  • Good commercial and business acumen.
  • Excellent people management skills, with the ability to provide strong leadership and direction.

If the above sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

How to apply:

Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your updated CV.

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

Technical Analyst
Randstad Digital
King's Lynn
In office
Mid - Senior
£22/hour - £25/hour

Technical Support Analyst (3rd Line)

Location: Norfolk

Job Type: Full-time (includes on-call/shift work)

The Role

Provide second and third-line technical support, managing capacity and proactively monitoring the organization’s IT infrastructure. You will supervise other analysts and act as a technical lead for complex system investigations and upgrades.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

  • Certification: MCP or MCSE (Windows 2003-2012).
  • Education: Relevant Degree, HND, or HNC in a technical discipline.
  • Server Infrastructure: Expert support for Windows Server (2003-2012) and OS builds for Windows 7/10.
  • Networking: Strong knowledge of LAN, TCP/IP, x400, and RS-232.
  • Backups/Security: Management of enterprise backup/restoration (Oracle/AIX) and anti-virus/patching technologies.
  • Specialized Systems: Support for MS SQL Server, Web Server products, and multi-user database applications like the ICE system.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 3rd line technical support for the onsite helpdesk.
  • Manage the onsite Citrix Service Farm.
  • Plan and supervise maintenance and installation work with contractors and system architects.
  • Perform system performance investigations and capacity analysis.
  • Participate in the on-call rota as required.

If interested, please apply with your updated CV.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

IT Operations Manager
Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited
Northampton
In office
Senior - Leader
Private salary

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an IT Operations Manager to join their IT Department. The IT Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of firm s IT infrastructure to ensure systems, networks, and services are reliable and secure. This includes leading a team of IT professionals, providing IT support in accordance with their service level agreement, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, managing budgets, and implementing new technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the IT Director with the implementation of the firms IT and AI & Innovation Strategies
  • Collaborate with the Innovation Manager and the Digital Adoption Team members to support innovation projects.
  • Manage IT Operations team members, including performance and training assessments, ensuring the team keep abreast of technology changes and maintain high service standards.
  • Manage, maintain and optimise the firm s on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Oversee backup and system security operations in accordance with the firm s policies.
  • Participate in internal and external audits, including ISO27001 and ISO22301.
  • Manage the Cyber Essential Plus accreditation renewals.
  • Develop and document processes and procedures, providing to ensure they are fully implemented within the team.
  • Identify and manage operational risks
  • Manage information technology projects ensuring project deadlines are adhered to
  • Provide hands-on support and participate in the out-of-hours support rota as required
  • Provide support and guidance to stakeholders via help desk
  • Assist the IT Director with the management of IT vendors, contracts, and software licenses
  • Develop IT best practice guides and procedures.
  • Prepare monthly management reports of team/service activities, tasks, and operational metrics

Technical Competencies

  • Microsoft 365 Platform, including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive and Office
  • Strong technical knowledge of network and server operating system
  • Experience with support of Windows Operating Systems, SQL Server and Active
  • Directory, including PowerShell scripting
  • Proven experience in IT infrastructure planning, development, and operations
  • Proven experience in server virtualisation and Cloud-based Infrastructure
  • Enterprise Backup, Replication and Business Continuity and Disaster recover
  • mitigation and response
  • Strong understanding of project management principles and practices
  • Strong understanding of Helpdesk and Customer Relations Support systems
  • Strong understanding of Data Security and Cyber Security basics

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.

C# / C++ Software Engineer
Certain Advantage
Stevenage
Hybrid
Mid
£520/day
+1

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The department are happy to consider candidates with a mixture of C# and C++ or someone with just C# experience. Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) C# / C++ Software Engineer Job Description: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. The role support the development of the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concept all the way through to in service support and training, using a range of simulation technologies, including digital twins and emulators. Working with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design and develop simulation components as an end to end representation of a weapon System in a synthetic environment using C#, C++ and integration simulations, supporting a number of industry standards. You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment. Our approach to software development includes Configuration control Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery or Deployment. Unit testing and test driven development. Skillset / experience required: Proficient in C# / C++ Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail. Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems Non-essential: Distributed simulation standards / Protocols (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node JS or similar) Military Communications, Datalinks and Interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes

Service Desk Analyst
Cooper Golding
Exeter
Hybrid
Graduate - Junior
£25,000 - £30,000

Excellent opportunity for a Service Desk Analyst to join a leading IT and Communications service provider in the South West.

Job Title: Service Desk Analyst
Job Type: Permanent; Full Time
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Location: Exeter

About the Service Desk Analyst role:
Join a constantly growing team in a company that has clients across the UK and beyond with a penchant for progression. You will be working with clients on a daily basis, supporting their continued success via our ticketing platform and remote support software as well as regular visits to client premises. You will have a logical approach and attention to detail, be confident, highly organised, flexible, reliable and able to manage tasks and prioritise within tight deadlines.

Key responsibilities of the Service Desk Analyst:

  • Provide first line technical support to our customers via our ticketing platform, email, phone and remote support tools
  • Diagnose and resolve common desktop, laptop, printer and basic networking issues
  • Set up and configure new user accounts, devices and applications
  • Assist with routine maintenance tasks, patching and monitoring
  • Escalate more complex issues to senior engineers where appropriate
  • Support small project tasks under the guidance of more senior team members
  • Accurately document work, updates and solutions in our service desk system

Requirements of the Service Desk Analyst:

  • Motivated team player with high standards of customer service
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail even when working under pressure.
  • Methodical and able to approach complex problems logically
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels, both technical and non-technical audiences, including 3rd party vendor communications as part of a larger project team
  • Aptitude for continuous learning and development, including self-directed study when appropriate
  • You must be enthusiastic, inquisitive, presentable, confident & articulate with an excellent telephone manner
  • Your own car and a clean driving licence would be advantageous (costs will be reimbursed)
  • Degree-level or higher qualification in BSc Cyber Security, BSc Computer
    Science, BSc Software Engineering, BSc Mathematics, MSc Cyber Security is desirable
  • Any relevant industry certifications

Must be able to demonstrate some of the following:

  • Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems ideally up to Windows Server 2025 and certainly Windows 11, including Active Directory and DNS
  • Understanding of network topologies including wired / wireless, switching, security and VLANs.
  • Implementation of networking upgrades desirable
  • Experience of basic security hardening and penetration testing would be advantageous
  • Experience of conducting audits e.g. asset management, cyber security etc.
  • Experience with PowerShell for administration and automation
  • Experience of supporting organisations to achieve Cyber Essentials / CE+ a distinct advantage
  • Office 365 Administration. Office 365 migration experience desirable
  • Azure Administration and migration experience
  • Experience of server and workstation hardware builds, fault diagnosis and problem resolution
  • Experience of a wide range of Endpoint Security solutions and managed mail security, including centralised management and monitoring
  • Familiarity with patch management, configuration management and MDM solutions desirable
  • Experience of the managed deployment of client applications and application migration
  • Experience with SQL Server and SQL database administration and upgrades would be advantageous
  • Familiarity with supporting all common end user software including Microsoft Office
  • Experience of technical writing, documenting solutions or writing / designing training materials
  • Experience with other scripting and programming languages e.g. Python, Go, Swift etc.

Benefits of the Service Desk Analyst:

  • Paid holidays + Bank Holidays
  • Opportunities to progress
C++ Developer
Hexwired Recruitment Limited
Cheltenham
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£45,000 - £65,000
+6

C++ Developer £45,000-£65,000 Cheltenham Hybrid

A market leader in the development and manufacture of trailblazing wireless communications systems based near to Cheltenham.

To support their ever-growing team, they are looking for a C++ Developer to enhance the company s design and development capabilities. You will be joining the company s development team and will be playing an important role in defining next generation radio monitoring software.

Having recently won several high-profile contracts and has ambitious plans for future development. This is an ideal time to join their team and help mould the product development process.

Requirements for this software role:

The successful candidate will have:

  • A 2:1 degree or better in an engineering or numerical science discipline
  • 2+ years industry experience.
  • Proficiency in C++
  • Experience of development on Linux
  • The role will require clearance so the successful candidate will need to have settled status and a resident of the UK for the last 5 years

Desirable Extras

Experience of any of the following is desirable, but not essential:

  • Version control systems (e.g., Git or SVN)
  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
  • High performance computing (HPC)
  • Audio processing Databases
  • Qt

The successful candidate would be joining an industry leader in Wireless Communications and an ever-growing team of talented engineers. They are prepared to offer £45k-65k per annum based on experienced. If you are interested in this C++ Developer job in Cheltenham, please apply today!

Additionally, if you re interested in any other jobs across C++ in Linux or Windows Based Systems, C++ for embedded products or any other Software related roles please apply.

For more information on this role, or any other jobs across Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Golang Development, C# .net, Mechanical Design, Machine Learning, AI, FPGA, Electronics, Java, Python, Data Science, or Simulation, contact us today.

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