Database Administrator (DBA) Reading Hybrid Permanent Help shape the data platform behind a mission-critical technology solution. We're looking for an experienced Database Administrator to take ownership of a complex, high-availability database environment that supports a sophisticated operational software platform. This is an opportunity to join an innovative engineering team where reliability, performance and automation are central to delivering cutting-edge technology. Working closely with software engineers, platform specialists and data teams, you'll ensure the database layer remains secure, resilient and highly optimised while supporting the continued evolution of a growing product. Key Responsibilities Own the design, administration and ongoing optimisation of production MariaDB/MySQL databases. Develop and manage robust database schema migrations with safe deployment, validation and rollback processes. Monitor, analyse and optimise database performance in high-volume, write-intensive environments. Design and maintain backup, recovery and data retention strategies, regularly validating restore processes. Implement and maintain database security, permissions and audit controls. Create automation, monitoring and health-check tooling to improve operational efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with software developers to optimise queries, indexing strategies and data models. Support the wider engineering function by contributing to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Provide guidance on database architecture and best practice across development teams. Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience administering production MariaDB or MySQL databases. Excellent understanding of database performance tuning, indexing and query optimisation. Experience designing and executing schema migration strategies. Knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery best practices. Automation experience using SQL alongside Python or Bash scripting. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering and technical teams. Desirable Experience PostgreSQL administration. Containerised environments using Docker. Event-driven architectures or messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ. Experience supporting distributed or multi-site database deployments. Background working within regulated, security-conscious or mission-critical environments. What's on Offer Hybrid working with regular collaboration from the Reading office. The opportunity to work on technically challenging, large-scale software products. A collaborative engineering culture focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement. Competitive salary and benefits package. Long-term career development within a growing technology business. Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
31/07/2026
Full time
Database Administrator (DBA) Reading Hybrid Permanent Help shape the data platform behind a mission-critical technology solution. We're looking for an experienced Database Administrator to take ownership of a complex, high-availability database environment that supports a sophisticated operational software platform. This is an opportunity to join an innovative engineering team where reliability, performance and automation are central to delivering cutting-edge technology. Working closely with software engineers, platform specialists and data teams, you'll ensure the database layer remains secure, resilient and highly optimised while supporting the continued evolution of a growing product. Key Responsibilities Own the design, administration and ongoing optimisation of production MariaDB/MySQL databases. Develop and manage robust database schema migrations with safe deployment, validation and rollback processes. Monitor, analyse and optimise database performance in high-volume, write-intensive environments. Design and maintain backup, recovery and data retention strategies, regularly validating restore processes. Implement and maintain database security, permissions and audit controls. Create automation, monitoring and health-check tooling to improve operational efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with software developers to optimise queries, indexing strategies and data models. Support the wider engineering function by contributing to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Provide guidance on database architecture and best practice across development teams. Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience administering production MariaDB or MySQL databases. Excellent understanding of database performance tuning, indexing and query optimisation. Experience designing and executing schema migration strategies. Knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery best practices. Automation experience using SQL alongside Python or Bash scripting. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering and technical teams. Desirable Experience PostgreSQL administration. Containerised environments using Docker. Event-driven architectures or messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ. Experience supporting distributed or multi-site database deployments. Background working within regulated, security-conscious or mission-critical environments. What's on Offer Hybrid working with regular collaboration from the Reading office. The opportunity to work on technically challenging, large-scale software products. A collaborative engineering culture focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement. Competitive salary and benefits package. Long-term career development within a growing technology business. Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Product Owner Shape the future of intelligent sensing and advanced analytics. We're looking for an experienced Product Owner to lead the vision and delivery of a sophisticated analytics platform that transforms complex sensor data into meaningful operational insight. Working at the intersection of product, engineering and data science, you'll define priorities, drive measurable improvements, and ensure analytics capabilities continue to evolve in line with customer needs and technical innovation. Key Responsibilities Define and own the product roadmap for a complex analytics platform, balancing short and long-term priorities. Lead the product backlog, ensuring requirements are clearly defined and ready for delivery. Establish measurable performance targets for analytics, tracking, classification and decision-support capabilities. Work closely with data scientists to translate machine learning and analytical models into production-ready features. Collaborate with software engineers, technical specialists and customers to refine requirements and validate delivered functionality. Monitor product performance using data and metrics, driving continuous improvement through evidence-based decision making. Support agile delivery by prioritising work, accepting completed features and maintaining alignment across multidisciplinary teams. Spend time with customers and operational users to understand workflows and ensure the product delivers real-world value. Requirements Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager delivering complex software or analytics-based products. Strong understanding of sensor data processing, tracking, data fusion or advanced analytics. A data-driven approach with experience defining KPIs, measuring performance and using evidence to prioritise product decisions. Experience working alongside data science and engineering teams to deliver technical products. Proven ability to translate customer and operational requirements into clear, prioritised user stories and product backlogs. Experience using Azure DevOps or similar agile work management tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Experience within defence, aerospace, security, autonomous systems or other high-technology engineering sectors. Knowledge of radar, RF, electro-optical or other sensor technologies. Background in engineering, physics, mathematics, data science or a related technical discipline. Experience delivering AI, machine learning or analytics-driven products. Familiarity with decision-support systems or operational software platforms. Please note: This is a hybrid role based around regular attendance at the Reading office, with occasional travel to operational sites
24/07/2026
Full time
Product Owner Shape the future of intelligent sensing and advanced analytics. We're looking for an experienced Product Owner to lead the vision and delivery of a sophisticated analytics platform that transforms complex sensor data into meaningful operational insight. Working at the intersection of product, engineering and data science, you'll define priorities, drive measurable improvements, and ensure analytics capabilities continue to evolve in line with customer needs and technical innovation. Key Responsibilities Define and own the product roadmap for a complex analytics platform, balancing short and long-term priorities. Lead the product backlog, ensuring requirements are clearly defined and ready for delivery. Establish measurable performance targets for analytics, tracking, classification and decision-support capabilities. Work closely with data scientists to translate machine learning and analytical models into production-ready features. Collaborate with software engineers, technical specialists and customers to refine requirements and validate delivered functionality. Monitor product performance using data and metrics, driving continuous improvement through evidence-based decision making. Support agile delivery by prioritising work, accepting completed features and maintaining alignment across multidisciplinary teams. Spend time with customers and operational users to understand workflows and ensure the product delivers real-world value. Requirements Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager delivering complex software or analytics-based products. Strong understanding of sensor data processing, tracking, data fusion or advanced analytics. A data-driven approach with experience defining KPIs, measuring performance and using evidence to prioritise product decisions. Experience working alongside data science and engineering teams to deliver technical products. Proven ability to translate customer and operational requirements into clear, prioritised user stories and product backlogs. Experience using Azure DevOps or similar agile work management tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Experience within defence, aerospace, security, autonomous systems or other high-technology engineering sectors. Knowledge of radar, RF, electro-optical or other sensor technologies. Background in engineering, physics, mathematics, data science or a related technical discipline. Experience delivering AI, machine learning or analytics-driven products. Familiarity with decision-support systems or operational software platforms. Please note: This is a hybrid role based around regular attendance at the Reading office, with occasional travel to operational sites
Automation Test Engineer Join a team developing advanced technology that supports complex, real-world applications. We're looking for an Automation Test Engineer to help validate the performance, reliability, and quality of cutting-edge software and integrated hardware systems. Working as part of a collaborative engineering team, you'll execute structured test activities, identify and report defects, and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and automation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for technology who is looking to develop their career in software and systems testing. Key Responsibilities Execute functional, integration, regression, and performance testing across software and hardware systems. Set up and configure test environments, supporting both laboratory and field-based testing activities. Accurately record test results, identify defects, and verify fixes using defect tracking tools. Produce clear and traceable test documentation to support quality and compliance requirements. Assist with the development and maintenance of automated test scripts and identify opportunities to reduce manual testing. Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to investigate issues and improve overall product quality. Contribute ideas to improve testing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives. Travel to customer and test locations across the UK when required. What We're Looking For Degree, HND, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant technical discipline. Some experience of software or systems testing gained through industry, education, internships, or personal projects. Understanding of core testing principles, including test cases, defect reporting, regression testing, and test evidence. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach. Clear written communication skills and the ability to produce accurate technical documentation. An interest in developing skills in test automation and modern engineering technologies. Comfortable working in both office/laboratory and outdoor test environments. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to quickly learn new tools. Desirable Skills ISTQB Foundation Certification (or a willingness to achieve it). Experience with Python, scripting, or automated testing tools. Familiarity with Jira or similar defect management platforms. Exposure to sensor technologies, RF, radar, autonomous systems, or other advanced engineering environments. Full UK driving licence. Please note: Applicants must be willing to travel within the UK as required and be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC).
23/07/2026
Full time
Automation Test Engineer Join a team developing advanced technology that supports complex, real-world applications. We're looking for an Automation Test Engineer to help validate the performance, reliability, and quality of cutting-edge software and integrated hardware systems. Working as part of a collaborative engineering team, you'll execute structured test activities, identify and report defects, and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and automation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for technology who is looking to develop their career in software and systems testing. Key Responsibilities Execute functional, integration, regression, and performance testing across software and hardware systems. Set up and configure test environments, supporting both laboratory and field-based testing activities. Accurately record test results, identify defects, and verify fixes using defect tracking tools. Produce clear and traceable test documentation to support quality and compliance requirements. Assist with the development and maintenance of automated test scripts and identify opportunities to reduce manual testing. Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to investigate issues and improve overall product quality. Contribute ideas to improve testing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives. Travel to customer and test locations across the UK when required. What We're Looking For Degree, HND, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant technical discipline. Some experience of software or systems testing gained through industry, education, internships, or personal projects. Understanding of core testing principles, including test cases, defect reporting, regression testing, and test evidence. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach. Clear written communication skills and the ability to produce accurate technical documentation. An interest in developing skills in test automation and modern engineering technologies. Comfortable working in both office/laboratory and outdoor test environments. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to quickly learn new tools. Desirable Skills ISTQB Foundation Certification (or a willingness to achieve it). Experience with Python, scripting, or automated testing tools. Familiarity with Jira or similar defect management platforms. Exposure to sensor technologies, RF, radar, autonomous systems, or other advanced engineering environments. Full UK driving licence. Please note: Applicants must be willing to travel within the UK as required and be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC).
Security Engineer We are seeking a Security Engineer to support the delivery of secure products throughout the development lifecycle, working closely with engineering and project teams to embed Secure by Design (SbD) principles and ensure compliance with customer security requirements. Key Requirements: Experience in Product Security, Information Assurance or Cyber Security. Knowledge of Secure by Design, NIST 800 series and security risk assessments. Experience producing security documentation and managing security assurance activities. Familiarity with Defence Security Standards and NCSC/CESG guidance is desirable. Desirable Skills: DevSecOps Risk Management Defence or MOD experience
22/07/2026
Full time
Security Engineer We are seeking a Security Engineer to support the delivery of secure products throughout the development lifecycle, working closely with engineering and project teams to embed Secure by Design (SbD) principles and ensure compliance with customer security requirements. Key Requirements: Experience in Product Security, Information Assurance or Cyber Security. Knowledge of Secure by Design, NIST 800 series and security risk assessments. Experience producing security documentation and managing security assurance activities. Familiarity with Defence Security Standards and NCSC/CESG guidance is desirable. Desirable Skills: DevSecOps Risk Management Defence or MOD experience