JobTitle:TechnicalLead/StaffSoftwareEngineer//EngineeringLead/TechnicalDirector/ChiefEngineer

Salary:£63,000-£103,000

Location:Bristol

Ourclientisseekingenthusiasticandproactiveindividualstojointheirgrowingteam.Workinginabusybutdynamicenvironment,youwillJoinourclientsDigital&Datateamworkingalongsideproduct,designandawiderangeofotherexpertsandcross-disciplinaryteamstobringideastolifethroughinnovativesoftwaresolutions.ThisisahybridrolewithtwodaysintheofficeinCentralLondon.

Ourclienthasover4,000strategists,innovators,designers,consultants,digitalexperts,scientists,engineers,andtechnologists.Andhaveadeepexpertiseinanumberofareasnotlimitedtobutincludingconsumerandmanufacturing,defencefinancialservicesandtransport.WithteamsthatoperategloballyfromofficesacrosstheUK,Ireland,theUS,Nordics,andNetherlands.

JobDescription

WhyconsiderjoiningtheDigital&Datacommunity

• Growaflexibleanduniquecareerwithinatrust-basedenvironmentthatvaluesexcellence,innovation,andcuriosity.Youhavetheoptiontoprogresswithusonatechnicalcareertrack.NoneedtogoontothePartnercareertrackifthisdoesntalignwithwhatyouwanttodo.
• Workonabroadvarietyofprojectsandtechstacksforclientsacrosssevensectors-noprojectiseverthesame

Techstackrequiredideally:

Whileweadvocateforusingtherighttechfortherighttask,youcanexpecttoworkwiththefollowingtechnologiestoensurescalable,high-performanceapplications:

• ProgrammingLanguages:JavaScript/TypeScript,Java,C#
• Frameworks:Vue/Angular/React/Node/Next,Spring/SpringBoot,.NET/ASP.NET
• Cloudplatforms:AWS,GCP,Azure
• CI/CD:Jenkins,GitHubActions,AzureDevOps
• IaC:Terraform,CloudFormation,AzureBicep
• PragmaticandsafeusageofAIthroughtheSDLC(e.g.usingMCPtocombinetoolsininterestingandeffectiveways)

Qualifications

Essentialrequirements

• Experienceinmanagingandtechnicallyleadingasoftwareengineeringteam
• Soft-skillstointeractwithclients,demonstratingcredibilityintechnologyandoveralldelivery
• Provencapabilityinshapingtheend-to-endsoftwaredeliverylifecycle,drivingimprovementsacrossdevelopment,testing,deployment,andoperationalphases.
• Abilitytoimplementinfrastructure-as-code,CI/CD,andefficientreleasemanagementstrategies.
• Enhancesystemperformanceusingloadtesting,caching,andoptimizingdatabasequeriesandapplicationlogicforbetterscalabilityandresponsetimes.
• ExpertiseinmodernengineeringstandardssuchasTDD,contracttesting,andsecurecoding,aswellasarchitecturalpatternslikeevent-drivenarchitectureandplatformmigration.
• Experienceprovidingtechnicalsubjectmatterexpertisetoshapebidsandclientproposals.Canpresentproposedapproachesanddiscusstechnicalimplementationwithprospectiveclientsduringthesalesprocess

YouarerequiredtobeabletoworkintheUKfulltimewithoutrestrictionandbeeligibleforSCclearance.Ifyoufeelyouhavetherelevantskillsandexperiencerequiredforthisrole,thenpleaseapplytoEvolveRecruitment,KingstonuponThamesformoreinformation.

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Java Developer - Up to 60K + Bonus

We’re working with a global technology consultancy delivering secure, large-scale digital transformation programmes across multiple industries.

Theyre looking for a Java Developer to join a growing engineering team building modern, cloud-based microservices platforms.

This role is ideal for a developer who wants to level up technically, work alongside senior engineers and architects, and gain exposure to enterprise-scale systems.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Developing backend services using Java (JDK 11+) & Spring Boot
• Building scalable microservices & REST APIs
• Working in Agile Scrum teams
• Supporting cloud deployments (AWS environments)
• Contributing to CI/CD and automated testing practices
• Collaborating with technical leads, testers and DevOps engineers

What Theyre Looking For:

• 5+ years commercial Java development experience
• Strong Spring Boot knowledge
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Passion for clean code and modern engineering practices

Nice to Have:

• AWS or cloud exposure
• Docker / containers
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, SonarQube)
• TDD / automated testing exposure

Security Clearance Requirement:

Due to client project work, candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)

Why Apply?

• Work on large-scale real-world systems
• Strong career development & mentoring
• Hybrid working model
• Modern tech stack & engineering culture
• Excellent benefits package including private medical & additional volunteering leave

Ok I’m In What’s Next?
Please apply with your latest CV

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Eastbourne, East Sussex

3 days onsite | 2 days remote

Salary up to £65,000 + Bonus up to 7.5%

KO2’s client, a stable and well established engineering company, is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join their development team in Eastbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys both hands-on development and technical leadership, working within a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, along with the opportunity to work on complex embedded systems that support a range of advanced electronic products.

As a Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will take responsibility for architecting and guiding the development of embedded software used within controller systems, instrumentation, and electronic interfaces. You’ll be involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from requirements capture through to validation and release.

You’ll also play a key role in technical leadership, helping shape software architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring projects are delivered to high technical and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and development of embedded software solutions for advanced electronic systems

Work across the full software development lifecycle, from concept and requirements through to release and validation

Design robust, scalable software architectures that enable reliable and maintainable products

Maintain awareness of technology trends and product roadmaps, identifying opportunities for future software innovation

Take on team leadership responsibilities, including acting as a SCRUM Master where required

Support effective Agile software development processes, including sprint reviews and retrospectives

Mentor and coach engineers within the team, promoting best practices and technical excellence

Ensure clear software completion criteria and robust testing strategies

Maintain and improve automated regression test frameworks and validation processes

Oversee the release of production-ready software, ensuring appropriate design documentation and governance

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver successful projects

Skills & Experience Required

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field

Strong embedded software development experience within electronics-based systems

Experience developing software architectures for embedded products

Experience delivering production-ready electronic systems in an engineering environment

Understanding of embedded processors and hardware interaction

Experience with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies

Experience acting as a SCRUM Master, Product Owner, or technical project lead

Strong understanding of software development processes within regulated or compliance-driven industries

Experience collaborating within multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Desirable Experience

Experience working with international engineering teams

Experience managing integrated software and electronics development projects

Exposure to automated testing and regression frameworks

Why Join KO2’s Client?

Salary up to £65,000 plus bonus up to 7.5%

Hybrid working - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Work within a stable, financially strong organisation

Opportunity to lead technical direction and mentor engineers

Strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development

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Lead Data Platform Engineer - Databricks - IAC - Terraform - Azure Data Factory - Data Lakehouse

The Data Platform Engineer designs, develops, automates, and maintains secure, scalable, and compliant data platforms that enable the firm to efficiently manage, analyse, and utilise data. The role ensures that data solutions are robust and reliable while meeting regulatory obligations and safeguarding client confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and compliant data platforms and solutions, producing technical documentation and securing approvals through governance bodies such as Architecture Review Boards.
• Build and deliver robust data solutions using Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL, Azure Data Factory, and Azure services.
• Develop APIs and write efficient Python, PySpark, and SQL code to support data integration, processing, and automation.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments using Azure DevOps to enable reliable releases across environments.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (eg, Terraform, ARM) to provision and manage cloud resources, including ADF pipelines, Databricks assets, and Unity Catalog components.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise data platform performance, reliability, and costs, identifying bottlenecks and recommending improvements.
• Create dashboards and observability tools to report on platform performance, usage, incidents, and operational KPIs.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience designing and building cloud-based data platforms, ideally within Azure.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL, and Azure Data Factory.
• Solid understanding of Data Lakehouse architecture and modern data platform design.
• Proficiency in Python for data engineering, automation, and data processing.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs for data services.
• Strong DevOps experience, including CI/CD, automated testing, and release management for data platforms.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Knowledge of data modelling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data warehousing concepts.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (eg, Azure Monitor).

Desirable

• Experience with additional Azure services (eg, Fabric, Azure Functions, Logic Apps).
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation for data platforms.
• Understanding of data governance and regulatory compliance (eg, GDPR).
• Experience working in regulated or professional services environments.

Abingdon, Oxfordshire - Commutable from Oxford, Didcot, Reading and Swindon

60,000 - 65,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a market leading, global business where you will play a key role in the development of advanced automated systems while leading a small, highly skilled software team.

Do you have experience developing software in C# and WPF? Do you have experience working with machine control systems, motion systems, or industrial automation?

This innovative and growing engineering company specialise in the development of advanced systems used across a variety of high-tech industries. Known for their technical expertise and engineering excellence, the company are expanding their engineering team and now require a Lead Software Engineer to support ongoing growth.

In this role, you will take ownership of the software elements of engineering projects, leading the development of control software that integrates motion and vision systems. You will also be responsible for being the lead in a small software engineering team, allocating tasks, maintaining coding standards and supporting the commissioning of turnkey systems.

The role would suit an experienced software engineer with strong C# development experience and ideally knowledge of industrial automation, looking to step into or continue within a technical lead position.

The Role;

• Develop software from the ground up using C# / WPF
• Integrate software with motion, vision and laser systems
• Support commissioning, deployment and troubleshooting of systems
• Manage the software repository and ensure code compliance
• 60,000 - 65,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits

The Person;

• Experience developing software using C# / WPF
• Experience with industrial automation, machine control or vision systems
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and Git
• Live local or willing to commute to Abingdon

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Oliver Southward at Rise Technical Recruitment

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer £60-70k St. Ives

If you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you.

Platform Recruitment is partnered with a global leader in extremely responsive control software for industrial automation, looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer.

You ll be responsible for developing firmware & software, leading the software development team, and innovating the next generation of concepts.

Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Design, develop, optimise, and thoroughly test firmware and software for execution on bare-metal processors and embedded Linux/RTOS platforms
• Lead a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to define the requirements and lead the software development life cycle

Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading firmware development for bare-metal and Linux/RTOS-based systems, with high proficiency in high-performance C/C++.
• Extensive knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/UDP, SPI/I2C, CAN, RS232)
• High-level familiarity with electronics/schematics, and strong numerical/analytical skills

Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Experience developing on Arm Cortex platforms utilising either RTOS or bare metal
• Working knowledge of embedded security
• Experience with other embedded or high-level prototyping languages such as Rust, C#, or Python

Apply now to develop the next generation of high-precision control software!

Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.

Our client is in the Financial Sector and is looking to grow the team with a new Senior Developer. This role can be done remote with weekly meet ups in Bigmingham on a Wednesday. The technology function is around 80 people total and you will work in an Agile team of 8.

Client Details

Our client is in the Financial Sector and is looking to grow the team with a new Senior Developer. This role can be done remote with weekly meet ups in Birmingham on a Wednesday. The technology function is around 80 people total and you will work in an Agile team of 8.

Description

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions in a timely manner.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality standards are met.
• Analyse and resolve technical issues, providing effective solutions when required.
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and methodologies.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the professional services industry.
• Mentor junior developers and share best practices within the team.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company guidelines in all development tasks.

Profile

This role is a largely hands on coding but there will be an element of mentoring juniors, helping to review code, working with Business Analysts and Product Managers to understand business requirements

Must haves:

• C#
• Azure
• SQL
• Angular
• Mentoring experience
• UK work experience

Nice to haves:

• Certifications
• K8s
• Docker
• Azure Service Bus, Logic Apps, Functions Apps

Job Offer

• Car allowance of 5k
• Private medical
• 25 days + BHS
• Option to buy 10 more holidays
• Matched pension
• Life assurance

Develop advanced software for real-world defence and security systems An established engineering consultancy company is seeking experienced software developers to join their multi-disciplinary team delivering innovative sensor and signal processing solutions for defence and national security applications. Some projects are aligned with in-house hardware development and can involve developing algorithms for new sensor data and optimising software for constrained environments. Other projects will see you developing sophisticated software in the cyber security industry, as well as creating UIs for electronic gizmos using web technologies. Please note: this role requires eligibility for UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Applicants must therefore be British citizens who have lived in the UK for the past 10 years. You will be working alongside other bright software and hardware engineers on varied and challenging projects. You will have the opportunity to lead and mentor other engineers, as well as be supported to achieve your own career goals. With other experienced engineers to learn from and cutting-edge technical challenges to solve, this is a great place to continue developing your technical skills. Requirements: \* Commercial-grade experience developing and maintaining complex systems in C/C++. \* Strong academic background in a numerate discipline (e.g. Maths, Physics, Engineer, computer science). This will probably include a 1st or 2:1 at degree level and may include a PhD. \* Strong communication skills both for client work and for mentoring and leading team members. \* British citizenship and UK residency for at least 10 years. While not required, the following will significantly strengthen your application: \* DSP and/or image processing expertise. \* Familiarity with web UI technologies (HTML, JavaScript, etc) and Linux systems. Due to the sensitive nature of much of the work you will perform you are required to be in the office every day, however the company understands everyone’s schedules are different and so supports flexible working hours. With the company expanding there are good career progression opportunities through expanding technical capabilities and team leadership. The remunerations package is competitive with a strong base salary and good benefits including a generous 10% employer contribution pension scheme and annual performance related bonuses. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27604) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate

At CV-Library, we have a simple vision: to help the world to work and we are looking for exceptional and talented people to help us realise this vision in both UK and overseas markets.

We are in a period of accelerated growth, following a year of key strategic acquisitions and significant investment across all parts of the business from Tech and Data to People and HR, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us or a better place to grow your career!

The Role

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:30
Location: Fleet, Hampshire
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per quarter on site

As an Engineering Manager, your focus is on building high-performing teams by fostering growth, accountability and continuous improvement. You’ll ensure engineers are developing in the right direction - both for themselves and the business - while driving delivery, quality and performance. You create an environment where honest conversations, strong feedback loops and a culture of mentoring and coaching help teams thrive and deliver at pace.

Responsibilities:

• Driving delivery, quality and performance by removing roadblocks and ensuring smooth project execution
• Providing mentoring and coaching, helping engineers grow in their careers
• Creating strong feedback loops to support continuous learning and development
• Encouraging honest conversations that lead to better team dynamics and problem-solving
• Ensuring teams take accountability and responsibility for the delivery and quality of their work
• Guiding teams in risk assessment to make informed decisions and take action
• Upholding best practices in software development, methodologies and technical excellence
• Conducting performance reviews and career development discussions
• Identifying training needs and ensuring the right skills are in place

What we’re looking for

• Experience with Golang, Next.js or React
• Proven experience leading and managing multiple development teams within an organisation
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication abilities
• A passion for developing people and helping them grow
• Ability to foster a culture of accountability, responsibility and continuous improvement

We are actively committed to promoting a fully diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for this role from all candidates who meet the key requirements.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

My client is seeking a talented C# Senior Softwar Developer to join their Preston-based team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior developers, and work on high-impact, secure banking solutions. You will be a key contributor to web portal and API development, ensuring performance, security, and reliability in a dynamic environment.

This role is ideal for developers with strong technical expertise who are looking to grow into leadership or team management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web portals using ASP.NET MVC / .NET Core
• Design and integrate REST APIs with internal and third-party services
• Implement secure authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, API Keys)
• Connect applications to relational databases using Entity Framework Core (DbContext, LINQ, Migrations)
• Debug and trace request flows from UI Controller API Database Response
• Maintain and publish API documentation via Swagger / OpenAPI
• Ensure API security, reliability, and performance (error handling, retry logic, logging, timeouts, CORS)
• Collaborate with database, infrastructure, and QA teams for portal and API releases
• Participate in code reviews, version control, and CI/CD deployment workflows

Required Technical Skills

• C# (strong proficiency)
• ASP.NET MVC or .NET Core Web API
• MVC concepts: Routing, Controllers, Filters, Middleware, Model Binding, Dependency Injection
• Entity Framework Core (DbContext, DbSet, OnModelCreating, LINQ) and ADO.NET/Raw SQL experience
• MS SQL Server or MySQL database experience
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• REST API expertise and integration (HttpClient, RestSharp, JSON serialization/deserialization, CORS, HTTPS, API security)
• Git version control and CI/CD workflows (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI preferred)
• Hosting experience with IIS or Kestrel
• Docker basics (preferred but not mandatory)

Preferred/Bonus Skills

• Experience with fintech or payments API integration
• Cloud services (Azure, AWS) hosting basics
• Webhooks and event-based APIs
• Structured logging tools (Splunk, ELK, App Insights)
• Performance optimization and API rate-handling

Why Join My Client

• Be part of a pioneering fintech/secure banking technology company
• Opportunity to mentor and lead junior developers
• Work in a supportive, collaborative, and technically driven environment
• Gain experience in high-security, mission-critical software projects

Interested? Please Click Apply Now! C# Senior Software Developer

Job Title: AI Technical Lead
Location: Leeds / Hybrid, 2x days per week
Salary: £80,000-£100,000 + benefits

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal Technical Lead role for a forward-thinking, technology consultancy delivering cutting-edge AI solutions. You’ll shape architecture, engineering standards, and delivery outcomes across high-impact projects while working with modern AI/ML tooling, cloud technologies, and scalable engineering practices.

Technical Lead - AI Responsibilities

• Lead AI-focused architecture, design, and engineering delivery across client engagements.
• Oversee end-to-end implementation of AI/ML solutions, from concept through to production.
• Act as the senior engineering authority, ensuring high-quality outputs across wider teams.
• Establish best-practice engineering ecosystems, including CI/CD pipelines, automation, developer tooling and QA methodologies.
• Maintain expertise across modern tech stacks, cloud platforms and industry trends, including LLMs and classic ML approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into actionable engineering plans.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, providing guidance and thought leadership throughout delivery.

Technical Lead - AI Requirements

• Strong commercial experience with AI and ML tools, frameworks, and delivery methods.
• Confident acting as the ‘first engineer on the ground’ to drive direction and standards.
• Hands-on proficiency with cloud platforms and modern engineering patterns.
• Full-stack technical capability across front-end and back-end technologies (e.g., React, Vue, Flutter, C#, Java, Python, Node, Go).
• Broad exposure to CI/CD tooling, automation technologies, and test engineering.
• Strong understanding of agile principles with experience embedding best practice across teams.
• Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and comfort with complexity and evolving AI landscapes.

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive healthcare.
• Hybrid/remote working options for improved work-life balance.
• Ongoing professional development, including AI/ML upskilling and access to technical communities.
• Opportunity to work with modern technologies and shape high-value digital solutions.
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of impactful projects across multiple industries.

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.

Excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Developer to play a key role in architecting, developing, and enhancing our clients in-house trading and research systems.

This is an opportunity to work on greenfield projects, influence architectural decisions, and directly impact systems that support real-world trading strategies. As a senior member of the team, you will contribute both technically and strategically, helping shape development standards, performance optimisation, and system scalability.

You will primarily work within a C# .NET SQL Server ASP.NET ecosystem, developing high-performance, reliable, and maintainable applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications in C# and .NET

Lead architectural discussions and contribute to technical direction

Build scalable, reliable systems to support automated trading and research

Develop and optimise database solutions (SQL Server or equivalent)

Improve performance, reliability, and automation across systems

Mentor junior developers and promote best engineering practices

Participate in code reviews and enforce high standards of quality

Collaborate closely with researchers and traders to translate requirements into robust software solutions

Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tooling

Required Skills & Experience

BSc (or higher) in Computer Science or a related scientific discipline

Strong recent experience with C# and the latest .NET platform

5+ years of professional software development experience

Solid experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or equivalent relational databases

Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and software architecture

Experience building production-grade, scalable systems

Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and a thorough, analytical mindset

Desirable

Experience in multi-threaded and concurrent application development

Network programming experience (TCP/UDP)

Experience with distributed version control systems (Git)

Strong understanding of Windows technologies

Exposure to financial markets or trading systems

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

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Senior Java Engineer Modern Stack | TDD & CI/CD | Complex Systems Remote First (office visit once a month) - you must live within 1hr 30 of South Manchester £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*\*my client is not able to provide sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are continuing to modernise a complex platform within a highly regulated domain. They've built a strong engineering culture around Agile and XP practices, and they're now looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join one of their Scrum teams. This is a role for someone who is genuinely hands-on, enjoys solving tricky problems, and cares about building software the right way - clean code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity You'll join a cross-functional team working on large-scale systems that have real-world impact. Engineering standards are taken seriously here, but it's not dogmatic - it's practical, delivery-focused, and built around doing things sustainably. The Senior role is almost entirely hands-on, but they're looking for someone with the experience and maturity to: \*\*mentor other engineers \*\*lead by example \*\*contribute to good engineering practices \*\*help the team deliver reliably Tech Stack & Practices The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern mix of tooling: \*\*Java, Spring Boot \*\*TDD / automated testing \*\*CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines \*\*AWS (including serverless approaches in places) \*\*Docker, Kubernetes \*\*Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) You don't need to tick every box - strong Java + good engineering habits are the priority. Exposure to AWS and DevOps tooling is a nice bonus. What They're Looking For \*\*Strong experience building backend systems with Java & Spring Boot \*\*Comfortable working with TDD and modern engineering practices \*\*Experience delivering production software in Agile teams \*\*Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others grow \*\*Collaborative mindset - pairing, code reviews, shared ownership \*\*Bonus points for AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. What's In It For You? \*\*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*\*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*\*A genuinely good engineering culture (not just "Agile" on paper) \*\*Meaningful work, complex systems, and long-term platform thinking \*\*Plenty of room to learn and grow Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info - even if you don't have a CV ready, we're happy to chat. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonLead Software Development Engineer - Services

About this role

Capital One’s mission is to change banking for good by bringing humanity, ingenuity and simplicity to banking. Sitting at the core of such values is our Software Engineering department whose primary role is to be an enabler of our ambitions.

Capital One is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join a backend team, based in our London office on a hybrid basis.

Our Engineers are people who lead by example, build strong and valuable relationships and have the confidence to influence at all levels. We are proud of who we are and what we do and want you to join us at this particularly exciting time at Capital One.

What you’ll do

• You will lead a team or cross-functional squad in the delivery of complex and ambiguous projects that support a broader business outcome
• You will take end-to-end responsibility for technical design, implementation, and operational considerations
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
• You will play a crucial role in supporting the elevation of engineering enablement, excellence, and experience across the broader engineering community
• You will collaborate and contribute to the development and dissemination of standardised and sustainable best practices, tools, patterns, and frameworks that enhance the productivity and quality of engineering efforts business-wide
• Your focus is on a major portion of existing or new team software (e.g., significant component, set of features, mid-size application or service)
• You’ll work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your Tribe Leadership
• Innovate within your team, initiative area and contribute within your technical domain

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in technical leadership, including leading a team or cross-functional squad
• Proven experience working in both backend services and mobile technologies
• Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST
• Experience with AWS and strong understanding of cloud-based development
• Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of designing architectures that are secure and perform at scale
• You’re able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste
• Proven experience ability to deliver high quality applications at scale
• An advocate for quality and the ability to support the team, leveraging approaches such as Pair Programming, TDD and BDD

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position and will be based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What’s in it for you

• Bring us all this - and you’ll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation
• We’re continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve
• We love continuous learning and that’s why we give you 10% of your time to work on cutting edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future
• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit

We are committed to creating a level playing field and seek to create teams that are representative of our customers and the communities we serve. We’d love to hear from you if you identify with a typically under-represented group in our industry and are particularly keen to hear from women and ethnic minority candidates.

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
• OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
• Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
• Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonSenior Software Engineering Manager

What you’ll do

• You’ll support a cross-functional group of 3 to 4 engineering teams to design, develop and integrate software features that are delightful and vital to the lives of credit card consumers across all walks of life
• Coach and nurture your engineering managers on how to build, empower and operate teams to achieve their goals
• Collaborate with product managers and designers on the overall product roadmap for a key business goal
• Provide sound stewardship of the platform and capabilities created and owned by your teams
• Be part of the engineering leadership team that evolves and enhances our capability, by defining and adopting best practices
• Play a lead role in the development of your teams culture, their vision and how they achieve it
• Work with associates across the business to identify, lead and drive change that impacts associates beyond your team

What we’re looking for

• You’ll have experience in leading and supporting multi-disciplined engineering teams to achieve business goals
• You’re comfortable in reaching technical trade-offs between short-term team and long-term business needs
• You’re passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent
• You’ll demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and work together across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste

What you’ll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous)

• An in-depth understanding and experience working with the cloud/AWS and the opportunities that it brings
• Solving real world problems and being comfortable working in a complex regulated environment

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position and can be based in either our London or Nottingham office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we’re open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.

What’s in it for you

• Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
• OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
• Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
• Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonStaff Software Engineer - Back End

About this role

Do you love shaping the technical landscape and driving innovation across the organisation?

Are you passionate about solving complex business problems and supporting multiple teams toward a shared technical vision?

At Capital One, you’ll be part of a community of technical leaders who drive engineering excellence, foster innovation, and deliver impactful solutions that meet real customer needs.

What You’ll Do

• Own and drive the technical strategy for a significant business outcome or technology domain, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical direction
• Lead and coordinate the efforts of multiple teams, ensuring their collective work aligns with broader business objectives and technology strategy
• Proactively identify emerging patterns, define and evangelise best practices, and establish reusable frameworks that enhance engineering productivity
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, and architects
• Represent Capital One in external technical forums, contributing to vendor/industry discussions
• Drive service quality standards and practices for your domain, guiding complex incident resolution
• Develop and advocate for strategies to proactively manage technical debt across multiple teams
• Actively mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning

What we’re looking for

• Deep expertise in Java
• Deep expertise in system design and distributed architectures
• Track record of leading technical initiatives across multiple teams
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proven experience setting a multi-team technical vision and strategy
• Strong track record of technical leadership and influence without authority
• Experience driving engineering standards and best practices across organisations
• Experience of steering Communities of Practice or technical forums
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical concepts for various audiences

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our office and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What’s in it for you

• Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
• OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
• Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
• Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry
• Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonSoftware Engineering Manager - Services

About this role

Capital One is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join us in our London office. You will have previous experience of leading a Software Engineering team and be passionate about people and technical leadership.

What you’ll do

• Be a differential people leader. Literally . We expect you to coach and nurture your engineers and make a material positive difference to their careers and impact on the business.
• Bring technical leadership to your team. We don’t require you to code, but we do expect you to stay close to your team’s work, set a high bar for engineering, understand technical risks and influence architectural thinking and decisions.
• Bring context and purpose to your team. You will ensure your team understands the why behind the work they do, and you will be intentional about how you own and shape culture.
• Own ways of working and deliveries, partnering with your Product Owner and Change Delivery Lead to shape roadmaps and lead frequent delivery of high quality software in a complex regulatory environment
• Own one or more business applications, keeping them well-managed and compliant with the high bar set by the business
• Be a manager for the business , elevating your thinking beyond your immediate team. You’ll represent the interests and context of the business to your engineers, and help make the environment beyond your immediate team a better place.

What we’re looking for

An approachable and inquisitive problem-solving leader, with a focus on the why, and a passion for growing people, nurturing culture and leading technical delivery to help us get things done and make things better in a complex, regulatory environment.

We are looking for:

• Previous experience in leading teams, growing engineers and dealing with conflict, constructively and collaboratively
• Previous experience of having been an experienced software engineer, and somebody who remains comfortable with technology, architectural decisions and technical trade-offs
• Previous experience in our backend tech stack - Java, Spring, AWS and who is a strong advocate of tight feedback loops through mechanisms including, but not limited to automated tests, CI/CD pipelines and frequent releases
• A balance of self-reflection and bias for action
• Strong ownership and excellent communication
• A drive for positive, proactive impact

We understand that great engineering managers may not have everything listed here, and that is OK. If you believe you can make a difference, lead a happy & high-performing engineering team and you have the drive to make a positive impact on the business, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you:

• A people and technical leadership role in an engineering organisation that actively values excellence and doing the right thing, in a business that cares for its associates and has interesting problems to solve around growth, security, availability and performance in a highly regulated space.
• A learning environment with access to many excellent resources including online technical courses and in-person leadership training
• A competitive salary and immediate access to core benefits including salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% company contribution, bonus, generous holiday entitlement, private medical insurance and flexible benefits including season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspace and facilities designed to inspire and support you. In our (quite beautiful) London office, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you’ll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous)

• Solve real world problems, navigate ambiguity and deliver on the public cloud (AWS) to drive growth and operational efficiencies in an ambitious and growing UK business
• Influence change in a complex regulated environment

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
• OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
• Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
• Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry
• Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonStaff Software Engineer - Back EndAbout this roleDo you love shaping the technical landscape and driving innovation across the organisation? Are you passionate about solving complex business problems and supporting multiple teams toward a shared technical vision? At Capital One, you'll be part of a community of technical leaders who drive engineering excellence, foster innovation, and deliver impactful solutions that meet real customer needs.What You'll DoOwn and drive the technical strategy for a significant business outcome or technology domain, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical directionLead and coordinate the efforts of multiple teams, ensuring their collective work aligns with broader business objectives and technology strategyProactively identify emerging patterns, define and evangelise best practices, and establish reusable frameworks that enhance engineering productivityBuild and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, and architectsRepresent Capital One in external technical forums, contributing to vendor/industry discussionsDrive service quality standards and practices for your domain, guiding complex incident resolutionDevelop and advocate for strategies to proactively manage technical debt across multiple teamsActively mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learningWhat we’re looking forDeep expertise in JavaDeep expertise in system design and distributed architecturesTrack record of leading technical initiatives across multiple teamsStrong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Proven experience setting a multi-team technical vision and strategyStrong track record of technical leadership and influence without authorityExperience driving engineering standards and best practices across organisationsExperience of steering Communities of Practice or technical forumsStrong business acumen and ability to translate technical concepts for various audiencesWhere and how you'll workThis is a permanent position based in our London office.  We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our office and from home. We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.What’s in it for youBring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformationWe offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leaveOpen-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee caféWhat you should know about how we recruitWe pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and alliesOutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associatesMind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for allWomen in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in techEmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industryEnabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversityCapital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com  All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.comCapital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).Who We AreAt Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Abingdon, Oxfordshire - Commutable from Oxford, Didcot, Reading and Swindon £60,000 - £65,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits Excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a market leading, global business where you will play a key role in the development of advanced automated systems while leading a small, highly skilled software team. Do you have experience developing software in C# and WPF? Do you have experience working with machine control systems, motion systems, or industrial automation? This innovative and growing engineering company specialise in the development of advanced systems used across a variety of high-tech industries. Known for their technical expertise and engineering excellence, the company are expanding their engineering team and now require a Lead Software Engineer to support ongoing growth. In this role, you will take ownership of the software elements of engineering projects, leading the development of control software that integrates motion and vision systems. You will also be responsible for being the lead in a small software engineering team, allocating tasks, maintaining coding standards and supporting the commissioning of turnkey systems. The role would suit an experienced software engineer with strong C# development experience and ideally knowledge of industrial automation, looking to step into or continue within a technical lead position. The Role; Develop software from the ground up using C# / WPF Integrate software with motion, vision and laser systems Support commissioning, deployment and troubleshooting of systems Manage the software repository and ensure code compliance £60,000 - £65,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Excellent BenefitsThe Person; Experience developing software using C# / WPF Experience with industrial automation, machine control or vision systems Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and Git Live local or willing to commute to AbingdonReference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Oliver Southward at Rise Technical Recruitment.. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Permanent | Hybrid Working | South East England We are partnering with a leading organisation operating in a complex, real-time operational environment to recruit a Technical Lead within its Integrated Operations and Planning technology domain. This role sits at the heart of mission-critical systems that power operational planning and real-time control functions. The product suite underpins essential processes such as workforce planning, scheduling, disruption management and integrated control operations. You will shape the technical direction of these platforms, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient and future-ready. Working closely with Product and Delivery leadership, you will balance business priorities with sound engineering decisions to deliver measurable operational value. Role Purpose - Provide technical leadership for a product team, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure and fit for purpose - Act as the technical authority across product, delivery and engineering collaboration - Guide and mentor engineers, promoting sustainable engineering practices across the full product lifecycle - Balance short-term delivery objectives with long-term maintainability, resilience and cost-effectiveness Key Responsibilities - Provide hands-on leadership, setting coding standards and reviewing designs to ensure best practice in security, performance and integration - Define and own technical architecture across operational planning and control products - Partner with Product Managers to translate business requirements into technical designs, effort estimates and roadmaps - Work with Delivery Leads to align technical feasibility with delivery timelines, identifying risks and dependencies early - Champion modern engineering practices including CI/CD, cloud-native design, API-first development and automated testing - Collaborate with enterprise architecture and governance forums to ensure alignment with broader technology strategy and standards - Act as a trusted advisor to operational stakeholders, clearly articulating technical trade-offs and outcomes - Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a high-performing, continuously improving team culture - Lead root cause analysis and resolution of critical production issues impacting live operations Experience & Skills Required - Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Principal Engineer within large-scale, mission-critical systems - Strong software engineering background with expertise in at least one major development stack (e.g. Java, .NET, Python or optimisation tooling) - Experience designing and delivering cloud-native solutions (AWS preferred), with strong knowledge of APIs, event-driven architecture and microservices - Familiarity with operational planning, scheduling or real-time control systems within transport or similarly complex environments (desirable) - Strong understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and observability - Experience working within Agile delivery environments and shaping effective team ways of working - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance time, cost and technical debt considerations - Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, translating technical concepts into clear business value - Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and building high-performing teams - Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience