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Full stack Senior & Lead Software Engineer Hybrid Full time Manchester £50,000-£90,000 Overview We are hiring across both Senior and Lead Full Stack Software Engineer levels to join high-performing engineering teams delivering complex digital transformation programmes across public sector projects. These roles offer the opportunity to work on large-scale, cloud-based systems where you will help shape architecture, lead delivery, and build services that have real-world impact. Both roles are hands-on engineering positions, with increasing levels of technical ownership, leadership, and architectural responsibility depending on level. Senior vs Lead Senior Software Engineer Own delivery of key services or components across the full lifecycle Contribute to architecture and design within a wider technical team Build and deliver scalable cloud-based applications Support planning, estimation, and technical problem solving Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability Strong hands-on engineering focus with growing technical leadership Lead Software Engineer Own end-to-end architecture and delivery of complex services or systems Define technical direction and engineering standards Take accountability for system design, scalability, security, and performance Lead technical decision-making across teams or workstreams Provide technical assurance and guide engineering delivery quality Engage with stakeholders on technical solutions and strategy Core Responsibilities (Both Levels) Design and deliver scalable, secure cloud-based systems Work across .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks Build microservices and serverless architectures Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines Work in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD) Support continuous improvement of engineering standards Mentor and support engineers across the team Contribute to planning, estimation, and risk management About You Essential Experience Strong Full Stack Engineering background (5+ years) Experience delivering complex, scalable digital services Cloud experience Strong understanding of microservices and modern architecture patterns Experience working in Agile delivery environments Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills CI/CD experience (Jenkins, Terraform) Experience mentoring or leading others (level dependent)

Software Engineer Java Bristol Hybrid We're supporting one of our best Tech for Impact clients who are making a genuine difference to people's lives and their Engineering team is a big part of how they do it. With around 65 engineers across Bristol and London, they're building smart, scalable software that keeps hundreds of thousands of customers moving, and they are the nicest people ever! The role We're supporting the hire of a mid-level Software Engineer (3-5 years ish experience) to join an established, cross-functional product team. You'll work in a genuinely agile environment, shipping real software, embracing TDD, and caring about the quality of what you build + doing some really cool stuff with AI! Stack: Java, Spring Boot microservices, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Kafka, ActiveMQ, Kubernetes, AWS - and they're actively embracing AI tooling in day-to-day engineering. What they're looking for Solid Java background, ideally with Spring Boot or microservices experience Passion for clean code, great testing, and CI/CD best practice A collaborative mindset - the team really does matter here Curiosity and a willingness to keep learning What you'll get Salary up to 70k 35hr week 15% non-contributory pension Private healthcare 27 days holiday + bank holidays Life assurance (4x salary) Discretionary bonus (typically 10-15%) Hybrid working (3 days in office) Genuine investment in your development and wellbeing If you're a good person who writes great code and actually cares about what you build get in touch.

70k- 90k Full-time role Hybrid (2-3 days a week onsite in Portsmouth) Eligibility to go through Security Check (SC) clearance Ready to build, scale and secure modern cloud platforms? Do you want to work for a company who genuinely has an amazing, inclusive and welcoming culture with an amazing team around you? SR2 is helping one of our clients to hire multiple DevOps Engineers who will help shape resilient infrastructure and empower teams to deliver at pace. You'll work across cloud and platform environments, building scalable infrastructure, streamlining delivery pipelines, and supporting teams to own services end-to-end. Expect a hands-on role where you'll drive best practices in automation, reliability, and performance. This will be working within a secure government environment; as such, candidates must either have, or be willing to go through, SC clearance. Requirements: Proven experience in a DevOps, Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering role within complex environments Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or hybrid) Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines Experience working in secure or regulated environments (e.g. government, defence, or financial services) Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) -Terraform preferred Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS) Linux and scripting experience (Bash/Shell) Why join. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team working on meaningful, complex systems. There's plenty of opportunity to influence how things are built, improve engineering practices, and make a real impact. If you want to build reliable systems, work with modern tooling, and be part of a team that values quality and collaboration, this could be a great fit. Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next step

Senior Python Engineer Ipswich (Hybrid) 65,000- 70,000 Python Location: Ipswich, hybrid working Salary: Competitive + benefits + equity Tech Stack: Backend: Python Architecture: Microservices, distributed systems Cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP experience beneficial Tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines, REST APIs Are you the kind of engineer who enjoys working on systems where correctness, reliability, and real world impact matter and you're looking for your next career challenge? We're working with a well-established but growing technology company building complex, data heavy software used in high stakes environments. This is not a greenfield startup chasing hype cycles, it is a product that is deeply embedded in critical workflows, where performance, accuracy, and robustness are non-negotiable. You would be joining a team responsible for evolving a core platform, designing and building systems that handle large volumes of data, integrating external services, and ensuring everything holds up under real world pressure. What you will be doing: Designing and building scalable backend systems in Python, with a strong focus on API design and data handling Owning features end to end, from discovery through to deployment and iteration Contributing to architectural decisions across a microservices based platform Integrating third party services and maintaining external libraries where needed Working closely with product and QA to deliver reliable, production ready software Mentoring & supporting other engineers and raising the overall technical bar within the team What they are looking for: Proven Python experience, with a track record of building and maintaining production systems Solid understanding of system design, particularly around APIs and distributed architectures Experience working with AWS and modern deployment practices Engineers who care about code quality, CI/CD, and building systems that last Someone who can operate independently, but also contribute meaningfully to team direction and delivery Comfortable working in environments where the problems are complex and not neatly defined Why this role stands out: You are working on a product that is already trusted and widely used, not something trying to find product market fit The engineering challenges are real, involving scale, data complexity, and system reliability rather than surface level features There is a balance of autonomy and responsibility, you are expected to think, not just execute A strong engineering culture that values good decisions, collaboration, and inclusion over fast decisions Senior Python Engineer Ipswich (Hybrid) 65,000- 70,000 Python

Software Engineer Bristol Hybrid 50,000 - 65,000 We are looking for a Software Engineer to join a fast growing technology business building a cloud native SaaS platform used by enterprise customers. The platform operates in a high scale, data driven environment and is moving towards more advanced analytics and AI enabled capabilities. The engineering team works in a modern, product led environment with strong DevOps principles. Engineers are responsible for their services end to end, from design through to production, with frequent deployments and a strong focus on automation, testing and reliability. Key responsibilities Design, build and maintain backend services using Python or Go Develop and maintain APIs Contribute to system design and architectural discussions Work closely with product and design to deliver features end to end Improve performance, scalability and reliability across services Support continuous improvement of engineering practices and tooling Tech environment Python or Go AWS cloud environment Kubernetes and containerised workloads Terraform and infrastructure as code CI/CD pipelines with strong automation and testing focus Requirements Experience building production ready software systems Strong understanding of software engineering principles Commercial experience with Python or Go Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices Experience working with APIs and databases This is a strong opportunity for a Software Engineer looking to work in a modern engineering environment with real ownership, strong technical standards and the ability to work on a scalable platform with minimal legacy constraints.

Consulting Partner - Artificial Intelligence - Public Sector London / Hybrid working Salary: 150,000- 200,000 depending on experience SR2 is supporting a leading consultancy as it looks to appoint a senior AI Consulting Partner to help lead and grow its AI proposition across the Public Sector. This is a high-impact, market-facing Partner role for someone with a strong track record in UK public sector AI, combining credible delivery heritage with the ability to open doors, shape opportunities, and win strategic work. The need is not simply for AI capability in isolation, but for someone who brings broader, more compelling public-sector AI credentials, along with the network and senior presence to build market confidence early in the sales cycle. The most commercially active areas for this role are expected to be responsible, agentic, and productionised AI, so this opportunity is particularly well-suited to someone who can speak credibly about AI governance, trust, operating model design, organisational adoption and the practical delivery of AI-enabled change in complex public bodies. Key Responsibilities Lead and grow AI propositions across Public Services, with a strong external focus on market credibility and revenue growth Build senior relationships across government and public bodies, opening doors early in the sales cycle and shaping strategic opportunities Position AI value with clients around trust, governance, operating model, adoption and measurable outcomes Use credible delivery experience to support bids, client conversations and proposition development in areas such as Responsible AI, Agentic Factories and Blueprints Provide high-level leadership on client assignments, with a focus on shaping, oversight and senior stakeholder engagement rather than hands-on delivery Work closely with internal leadership teams to strengthen market messaging, broaden public sector AI credentials and improve win rates Support the development of AI offerings that resonate with public sector buyers and reflect real delivery experience in complex environments Contribute to wider practice growth through relationship building, sales leadership and strategic account development Skills & Experience Strong background in AI consulting within the UK public sector, with meaningful delivery experience for public bodies rather than purely private sector clients Track record of leading or playing a major role in real, production-level AI work, not just advisory pieces, proofs of concept or surface-level pilots Ability to talk credibly and concretely about what was delivered, the value created and the challenges of implementation in public sector settings Strong network across government, public bodies or arm's-length organisations, with the credibility to generate senior conversations quickly Experience shaping and selling strategic AI work, particularly in areas such as governance, assurance, operating model, adoption and AI-enabled transformation Senior consulting profile, likely at Director level, ready to step up or already operating at Partner level in a boutique, specialist or mid-sized firm Commercially strong, with the ability to position value effectively in a market where clients expect substance, credibility and clear outcomes Excellent stakeholder management, leadership and proposition-building capability Package & Benefits Salary of 150,000- 200,000, with flexibility for exceptional candidates Excellent bonus potential, with strong upside linked to revenue and leadership contribution Equity as part of the overall package Car allowance Private healthcare and wellbeing support Enhanced pension contribution Flexible benefits, including share schemes and tax-efficient options

I am recruiting for a Test Automation Engineer with experience of Python (experience with Playwright too would be a huge bonus but isn't essential) to join my client. They are happy to consider people on a fully remote basis as long as you are happy to travel to their office in Bath on occasion, please note you need to be UK based. The role will be paid a salary but will initially be for 12 months with the chance of it becoming fully permanent after. You'll be joining a awesome fast growing company and will be joining an established QA team of 15 incredible humans and will be focusing primarily on automation for them. Automation runs across a range of internal and external systems and websites ,with lots of exciting new work alongside some legacy and inherited platforms from recent takeovers. The core automation repository is already in place, so you'll be enhancing and maintaining existing solutions, with potential opportunities to modernise or even rebuild down the line. The role will predominantly be working with Python and Playwright for automation, BDD style using Behave, with some legacy Python/Selenium/Behave in the mix, covering multiple platforms and customer journeys. Any experience with enterprise systems like SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Salesforce, API testing, and complex integration's would also be useful but isn't essential. There are other experienced Test automation engineers to work with so you'll always have the support of others around you to bounce ideas off etc. The environment is busy with lots going on and documentation can be limited, and requirements aren't always crystal clear, so you'll need to be the kind of person who can challenge requirements and ask the right questions. The tech culture is people focused and led by a supportive CTO who champions work life balance, with teams finishing on time and no push for long hours. Their ideal person will be experienced in test automation using Python for scripting with any experience working on enterprise systems useful. Salary is up to 50,000, if you'd like to hear more please apply below to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment

Full stack Senior & Lead Software Engineer Hybrid Full time Manchester 50,000- 90,000 Overview We are hiring across both Senior and Lead Full Stack Software Engineer levels to join high-performing engineering teams delivering complex digital transformation programmes across public sector projects. These roles offer the opportunity to work on large-scale, cloud-based systems where you will help shape architecture, lead delivery, and build services that have real-world impact. Both roles are hands-on engineering positions, with increasing levels of technical ownership, leadership, and architectural responsibility depending on level. Senior vs Lead Senior Software Engineer Own delivery of key services or components across the full lifecycle Contribute to architecture and design within a wider technical team Build and deliver scalable cloud-based applications Support planning, estimation, and technical problem solving Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability Strong hands-on engineering focus with growing technical leadership Lead Software Engineer Own end-to-end architecture and delivery of complex services or systems Define technical direction and engineering standards Take accountability for system design, scalability, security, and performance Lead technical decision-making across teams or workstreams Provide technical assurance and guide engineering delivery quality Engage with stakeholders on technical solutions and strategy Core Responsibilities (Both Levels) Design and deliver scalable, secure cloud-based systems Work across .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks Build microservices and serverless architectures Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines Work in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD) Support continuous improvement of engineering standards Mentor and support engineers across the team Contribute to planning, estimation, and risk management About You Essential Experience Strong Full Stack Engineering background (5+ years) Experience delivering complex, scalable digital services Cloud experience Strong understanding of microservices and modern architecture patterns Experience working in Agile delivery environments Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills CI/CD experience (Jenkins, Terraform) Experience mentoring or leading others (level dependent)

Business Analyst - Government experience essential IR35: Inside Rate: 400- 440 per day Hybrid: 2-3 days per week onsite in Newcastle SR2 is recruiting for a high-profile digital programme within government and is looking for an experienced Business Analyst with strong central government experience and a solid understanding of GDS standards. This role will play a key part in shaping and delivering user-centred digital services in line with GDS principles. You'll be working closely with multidisciplinary teams including Product Managers, Delivery Managers, Developers and User Researchers to define requirements, map processes and ensure alignment with service standards. The successful candidate will have extensive experience delivering within government departments and will be confident working in agile environments, contributing to discovery, alpha and beta phases. Requirements: 3+ years' experience as a Business Analyst Recent experience working within UK central government Strong understanding of GDS frameworks and service standards Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary digital teams Confident facilitating workshops and engaging senior stakeholders Experience producing user stories, process maps and as-is/to-be documentation Contract overview: Inside IR35 400- 440 per day 2-3 days per week onsite in Newcastle 6+ month contract 2 year programme of work Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive, SR2 cannot respond to every applicant. However, we thank you for your interest and will be in touch if you are successful in progressing to the next stage.

Engineering Manager Hybrid (Portsmouth) Clearance: SC (British Citizens only) Salary: 100,000- 110,000 We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and shape a high-performing software engineering capability delivering modern, secure, cloud-native digital services within a highly regulated environment. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical direction, people leadership, and delivery oversight. You will be responsible for setting engineering standards, driving technical excellence, and ensuring consistent delivery across multiple multidisciplinary teams. You will play a key role in defining how modern software is built, ensuring robust, scalable and secure systems are delivered in line with strict governance and security requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead and grow a software engineering practice, defining standards, frameworks and ways of working Own engineering delivery across multiple workstreams in a complex programme environment Provide technical leadership across cloud-native architectures, microservices and API-led systems Oversee design and delivery of secure, scalable software solutions Work closely with senior stakeholders to translate operational and business needs into technical delivery Drive engineering governance, ensuring alignment with security, compliance and architectural standards Mentor and develop engineers and technical leads, raising overall capability across teams Establish reusable engineering patterns, CI/CD pipelines and best practice delivery frameworks We are looking for: Proven experience leading software engineering teams in complex, multi-system environments Strong background in AWS or Azure, microservices and modern API-led architecture Experience delivering software in UK Defence, government or other highly regulated sectors Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD, automation and secure coding Excellent leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills Familiarity with MOD security standards and accreditation processes Experience with event-driven architecture and Domain Driven Design (DDD) Background in hands-on software engineering or technical delivery leadership

LILT Consultant / Implementation Specialist We're looking for an experienced LILT Consultant / Implementation Specialist to support a growing portfolio of work across government-focused language translation programmes. This role will suit someone with hands-on experience of LILT implementation, installation and configuration , combined with strong stakeholder skills and the ability to operate in client-facing delivery environments. Demand is growing in this space, and we expect this to be a long-term opportunity with regular on-site time in London. The role You'll support the deployment and configuration of LILT within client environments, helping teams adopt AI-enabled translation capability effectively and securely. The work is likely to involve close collaboration with end clients, internal delivery teams, and operational stakeholders. Key responsibilities Support the installation, setup and configuration of the LILT platform Work directly with client stakeholders to understand implementation needs and support adoption Act as a client-facing consultant throughout delivery, building strong working relationships Help ensure the platform is configured effectively for different language translation use cases Support troubleshooting, optimisation and ongoing rollout activity as required Work closely with wider delivery and partner teams in a government-facing environment What we're looking for Experience working with LILT in an implementation, deployment or configuration capacity Strong understanding of AI-enabled or technology-led translation services Ability to operate in a client-facing role with strong stakeholder management skills Experience working across complex delivery environments, ideally with public sector or regulated clients Comfortable spending multiple days on site in London Eligible and willing to undergo security clearance Desirable experience Experience supporting language services or multilingual operational environments Exposure to central government, law enforcement, defence, or wider public sector programmes Experience working with sensitive or security-conscious clients

Staff Software Engineer Golang & TypeScript/React London (Hybrid) Salary: 100,000 - 115,000 (+/- 10% DOE) We're working with an early-stage product company building a platform that sits at the intersection of data, automation, and decision-making. The team is tackling a complex problem around how organisations operate and optimise processes at scale, using modern software and AI to improve speed, accuracy, and outcomes. It's a product-led environment with high ownership, where engineering plays a central role in shaping both the system and how it's used. The Opportunity Play a key role in shaping and delivering their platform Lead technical decision-making across backend systems and architecture Work closely with customers to influence product direction and feature design Operate in a highly autonomous, product-driven environment Build scalable, high-performance systems used by modern B2B organisations What You'll Be Doing Contributing across backend and web systems (Golang, Typescript, AWS) Designing and scaling system architecture for new and existing features Leading projects and guiding engineering direction Defining and implementing REST APIs for internal and external use Driving innovation across backend technologies and engineering practices Collaborating directly with customers to shape product outcomes The ideal candidate is someone who takes real ownership, not just writing code but shaping the problem and outcome. They're naturally product minded, curious about users, and comfortable making decisions in environments with high autonomy and little structure. They communicate clearly, influence others without relying on title, and enjoy working closely with a team to build something meaningful. They thrive in fast moving settings, balance speed with quality, and are motivated by being surrounded by smart people working on genuinely challenging problems. What We're Looking For Senior/Staff-level engineering experience (5+ years IC experience) Proven experience leading teams or complex technical projects Strong backend expertise with Golang and Typescript Experience building systems in modern cloud environments (AWS/GCP) Strong understanding of scalable architecture and system design Ability to influence, mentor and inspire engineers Experience working in fast-paced, high-feedback product environments SR2 and our client are committed to building diverse teams. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, regardless of whether every requirement is met. Interested to hear more? Drop me an email at for a confidential chat.

Cyber Assurance Lead - Active SC Required Hybrid: 2 days per week into the office We are looking for a Cyber Assurance Lead to provide pragmatic, architecture-led security assurance across a complex and business-critical telecommunications environment. This role will sit across technical delivery, supplier assurance, and governance activity, providing independent cyber assurance input to ensure services, solutions, and supplier submissions meet required security, risk, and control expectations. Experience across telecoms , 5G , device security , or handheld/mobile delivery environments would be highly beneficial. Key Responsibilities Lead cyber assurance activity across relevant workstreams, suppliers, and technical deliveries Provide independent assurance over solution designs, technical architectures, and delivery artefacts Review supplier proposals, technical submissions, and bid responses to assess security suitability, risk, and compliance Support the evaluation of contractual documentation and assurance obligations from a cyber security perspective Work closely with internal stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers to ensure security expectations are understood and met Assess architectures and delivery approaches against applicable security standards, policies, and assurance requirements Provide clear, pragmatic advice on security risks, control effectiveness, and assurance outcomes Translate technical security and architecture issues into language suitable for both technical and non-technical stakeholders Support governance and decision-making through well-reasoned, defensible assurance positions Track assurance risks, issues, dependencies, and actions through to resolution Contribute to the development and improvement of assurance processes, templates, and ways of working Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Cyber Assurance , Security Assurance , or similar security governance role Strong background in architecture , with the ability to review, challenge, and assure complex technical designs Good working knowledge of ISO 27000 / ISO 27001 and their practical application in delivery and supplier environments Experience working with and assuring 3rd party suppliers and external delivery partners Understanding of contractual security requirements , including reviewing contracts or assessing supplier/bid submissions from a cyber/security perspective Ability to assess technical and written submissions for security robustness, control coverage, and risk implications Strong stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical, commercial, and delivery audiences Pragmatic approach to assurance, balancing governance requirements with delivery reality Confident operating in fast-moving, high-visibility environments where assurance is business-critical Desirable Experience Experience in telecommunications environments Knowledge of 5G , mobile technologies, or connectivity/security considerations within telecoms delivery Exposure to device security , including handheld/mobile device delivery Experience working in regulated, high-assurance, or critical infrastructure settings Familiarity with supplier bid evaluation, procurement support, or commercial assessment processes

Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering function, setting standards and best practices across delivery Own engineering strategy across multiple Defence workstreams, aligning to wider programme and business goals Oversee the design and delivery of cloud-native systems, including microservices, APIs, and secure integrations Provide technical assurance, ensuring solutions meet security, compliance, and architectural standards Drive DevOps maturity, CI/CD adoption, and engineering excellence across teams Engage with senior stakeholders to shape delivery, roadmaps, and technical direction Mentor engineers and team leads, building capability and improving performance across the function Essential Skills / Experience: Proven experience leading software engineering teams in complex, multi-system environments Strong background in cloud-native development across AWS or Azure Deep understanding of modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, TDD, and secure coding Experience delivering within Defence, government, or highly regulated environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Company Overview We're working with a specialist digital consultancy delivering complex transformation programmes across central government. Role Overview We are looking for an experienced PMO Lead to establish and lead programme governance across a portfolio of digital and technology initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring delivery is structured, transparent, and aligned to strategic objectives, supporting senior stakeholders with clear insights and assurance. Working across multiple multidisciplinary teams, you will drive consistency in delivery practices, oversee portfolio reporting, and enable effective decision-making within a secure government environment. Essential Requirements Active SC clearance Proven experience leading digital transformation or technology delivery within the public sector Strong understanding of Agile and hybrid delivery models across multidisciplinary teams Experience operating within secure or government environments Core Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of PMO frameworks, governance, and reporting standards Provide delivery assurance across multiple workstreams within a complex programme environment Manage portfolio-level reporting, including progress tracking, risks, issues, and dependencies Support senior stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights into programme performance Facilitate governance forums and ensure alignment across delivery teams Promote best practice across agile and hybrid delivery models If you have the relevant experience and this role sounds exciting to you, apply now!

Operations Manager Hybrid Portsmouth SC Cleared 90,000- 100,000 This is a high-impact role where reliability, security, and performance are critical. You'll lead the operational support function, ensuring services are delivered consistently, securely, and in line with ITIL best practice, while driving continuous improvement across a complex digital estate. Working closely with engineering, delivery teams, stakeholders, and third-party suppliers, you'll play a central role in keeping essential services running smoothly within a highly regulated environment. What you'll be doing Own day-to-day operations across a large portfolio of live digital services Lead ITIL-aligned processes including incident, problem, change, release, and service management Drive proactive service assurance, monitoring, and continuous improvement Ensure rapid resolution of issues impacting availability, security, or performance Support the smooth transition of services from delivery into live operations Manage third-party suppliers and ensure SLAs are consistently met Produce service reporting, performance insights, and risk assessments for senior stakeholders Maintain governance aligned to public sector/ defence standards and cyber security requirements What we're looking for Strong background in IT Operations, Service Management, or Application Support Proven experience applying ITIL best practices across multiple live services Experience supporting large portfolios of live applications Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills Ability to operate confidently in critical, high pressure environments Current SC clearance (essential) Experience in defence or government environments This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a strategically important role supporting critical defence capability, with real ownership and visibility from day one.

Lead iOS Engineer - Government - AIWe are looking for a Lead iOS Engineer to help deliver next-generation AI-powered mobile services for UK citizens. You will combine hands-on iOS development with technical leadership, shaping companion and personalisation features that make government services more accessible and user-centred. Responsibilities Build and deliver high-quality iOS apps using Swift and SwiftUI. Lead technical decisions, migrations, and framework adoption. Champion accessibility and inclusive design across mobile services. Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver user-focused solutions. Apply AI tooling to improve accessibility coverage, testing, and development speed. Mentor and guide other engineers. Essential Skills Eligibility to become SC or active SC clearance Strong experience as a Lead iOS Engineer on large-scale apps. Deep expertise in Swift, SwiftUI, Core Data, and modern iOS frameworks. Proven ability to deliver both greenfield apps and modernise legacy systems. Commitment to accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design. Experience using AI assistants for code generation, testing, or optimisation. Desirable Background in complex or regulated environments. Cross-platform awareness (Android alignment, backend integration). Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

I'm recruiting for severak Test Engineers to join my client based in North Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting mission critical technologies that help keep people on the front line connected in high pressure situations. You'll be involved in a wide variety of projects, ranging from bespoke mobile applications and server side configuration to cloud based systems.You'll need to be happy coming into the Bristol office three days a week, and due to the nature of the work, you must either hold a British passport or have been a resident in the UK for the past five years, as employees are required to undergo security clearance.The roles will initially be more focused on manual testing across a range of mobile adnd web apps, integrating with hardware and cloud based systems. The company is investing heavily in automation and is keen to bring people on board who are curious and eager to get involved with this in the future. The projects are varied and genuinely interesting, covering everything from native Android apps to hardware integrations and connected cloud services. You'll be joining a collaborative test team made up of both permanent staff and contractors, working across multiple engineering teams.They are looking for people with a solid background in manual testing who, in a ideal world, also have exprience testing hardware or connected devices. Just as important, however, is your mindset. The team values curiosity, commitment, and the drive to constantly improve. You'll be expected to drive quality and process improvements, champion best practices, and collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are testable, realistic, and clearly understood.You'll be involved across the full test lifecycle, from planning and execution through to triage and issue resolution, all while reporting testing outcomes clearly and effectively. You'll also have the chance to support customers during acceptance, release, and deployment phases. For those with a little more experience, there are opportunities to coach and mentor colleagues, helping to create a a culture of collaboration and advocacy for quality across the business.As well as experience in manual testing, any experience working on projects that integrate software with hardware systems will make you stand out as would any experience of scripting with Python or Kotlin, and CI/CD environments such as Jenkins or GitLab.This is a place where testers are genuinely valued and where you'll have the chance to influence processes, help to champion automation, and help shape the future of testing within the company. Roles are available from mid-level through to senior with salaries ranging from £40,000 up to £65,000 depending on experience. If you would like to know more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 , Socially Responsible Recruitment.

Role Senior DevOps/Cloud Engineer Own AWS infrastructure, data pipelines, and web apps Location London/Remote Start and duration Start ASAP, full time Duration TBD, long term Context Company is building a new commodities trading desk A Technical Director has just been onboarded for this project You will be the Director's right hand and senior technical specialist technical stack AWS. Strong hands-on with CDK and Projen in TypeScript. EKS, ECR, VPC, IAM, Aurora PostgreSQL Kubernetes. EKS and k3s. kubectl, Helm, Lens, k9s Docker. arm64 and amd64 images. Alpine and Ubuntu Python. Advanced. Building tools and data grabbers. Jinja. Conda and pip envs TypeScript and JavaScript. Advanced. Node.js and React SQL. Strong. PostgreSQL, PL/pgSQL, indexing, partitioning. pg_partman Git-first workflow. GitHub Actions for CI and data jobs Apache Superset. Operate on AWS, tune, extend, and read source as needed Charts. ECharts or similar for static analytics Networking. WireGuard site-to-site and client VPNs Linux. Power user and admin skills Key responsibilities Maintain and improve AWS infra with CDK and Projen. Enforce code quality and security. Manage access Run and secure Kubernetes workloads on EKS. Monitor and troubleshoot containers Operate Apache Superset. Maintain custom Python tooling around it. Integrate SSO with Azure AD via AWS AD Connector Build and operate data pipelines. Python grabbers on EKS. Logging, monitoring, alerts. dbt models. CI with GitHub Actions Administer Aurora PostgreSQL. Scale clusters. Optimize SQL. Add partitioning with pg_partman Ship web analytics. Export data from Superset or PostgreSQL to static JSON. Render charts with ECharts on the website

Technical Business Analyst - SC ClearedWe are hiring 1 Senior and 2 Mid-Level Technical Business Analysts for a data transformation programme in government. These roles sit at the intersection of business analysis and data analysis, focused on reviewing use cases, data models, and business logic to support future service design.Responsibilities Review and refine use cases and data models Conduct data mapping and analysis, identifying gaps and solutions. Translate business rules into technical requirements and user stories. Use Jira to manage backlog and workflows. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure requirements are clear, secure, and implementable. Essential Skills 5 years + Business Analyst experience Jira Active SC clearance Hands-on experience with data modelling, mapping, and analysis. Skilled in user story writing and agile delivery. Proactive self-starter with strong stakeholder skills. Desirable Oracle experience.