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I'm recruiting for a Test Engineer to join my client based in North Bristol. is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects, from bespoke mobile applications to hardware integrated systems and connected cloud services. You'll need to be happy coming into the Bristol office three days a week, and due to the nature of the work, a British passport is required for security clearance.The role will initially focus on manual testing, but there's a increasing drive towards automation as well as broader experimentation with tooling and AI. You'll have the chance to get hands on with test automation in the future, and while you don't need to be an automation expert from day one, curiosity, willingness to explore, and a desire to broaden your skills are essential.Projects are varied and genuinely interesting, often including hardware components, and complex systems. You'll join a collaborative test team, working closely with engineering teams to champion best practices, elevate product quality, and influence testing strategy across multi-disciplinary projects. There are opportunities to work on full-stack products, contribute to end-to-end delivery, and support acceptance and release phases.We're looking for people with a solid manual software testing background, as well as ideally some experience with hardware/ IoT and/or connected systems, with some experience or a genuine interest in test automation, along with an interest in learning new technologies. Experience with mobile testing, hardware, or complex integrated systems is a strong advantage. Just as important is mindset , curiosity, commitment, and a drive to constantly improve are highly valued.This is a place where testers are genuinely valued. You'll have the chance to shape processes, influence automation adoption, and grow your career.If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply below to Sam Miller at SR2 ,Socially Responsible Recruitment.

Senior QA / Test Lead - Defence Outside IR35: 450 - 500 p/d Hybrid: 2 days p/w into London Active SC is a must 6 months initial with likely extensions We are seeking a hands-on Senior QA / Test Lead to take ownership of Quality Assurance for a critical software project. This role will oversee a small delivery team (4 developers and a junior tester) building embedded, low-level software to support operational capability. You will define and drive the QA strategy, ensure requirements traceability, and play a key role in progressing the solution through Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) towards deployment. Key Responsibilities Lead all QA and test activities, ensuring compliance with relevant defence assurance standards. Define and implement QA processes, tooling, and reporting to establish robust quality practices. Collaborate with developers to embed automated testing and maintain requirements traceability. Create, manage, and execute test plans, test cases, and the defect lifecycle. Mentor junior testers and provide day-to-day oversight of test execution. Support TRL progression and ensure readiness for operational deployment. Identify, prioritise, and communicate risks, along with proposed mitigating actions. Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance is essential. Proven experience in QA/Test leadership within defence, aerospace, or safety-critical software environments . Background in testing production-grade embedded/low-level software on hardware systems. Strong understanding of TRLs and operational readiness requirements. Expertise in test design, requirements traceability, and defect management. Ability to mentor and guide testers while working collaboratively with developers. Inquisitive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving, with the ability to simplify complex challenges.

2x Data Scientist £475 - £500 outside IR35 p/d 6 months initial - likely to extend Once a week into London SR2 are supporting a major cross-government digital initiative focused on transforming how citizens interact with government services through AI. The team is developing an intelligent tool that understands when a user requires human assistance and seamlessly connects them to the most appropriate support route across departments.This project sits at the intersection of agentic AI, conversational systems, and government service delivery , and aims to reduce the knowledge burden on users by creating a single, intelligent entry point for government support. The Role As a Data Scientist , you'll play a pivotal role in designing, experimenting, and validating new AI models that enhance the performance and human-routing logic of the platform. You'll work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside developers, researchers, and policy experts, helping shape the direction of a national-scale AI service. Key Responsibilities Identify and define key technical research questions, and run rapid experiments to validate assumptions in the AI domain. Develop, evaluate, and optimise conversational AI models, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures. Implement and refine LLM-as-a-judge evaluation frameworks for continuous model improvement. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate business challenges into analytical and data-driven solutions. Produce clear, visually compelling analytical outputs to inform decision-making at senior levels. Develop Python-based analytical pipelines and prototype models in a cloud environment (AWS preferred). Contribute to integration efforts between AI systems and existing digital service platforms. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Data Scientist, with hands-on capability in Python and applied AI experimentation. Experience in cloud-based environments (AWS preferred). Practical experience with conversational AI and RAG system optimisation . Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to explain complex AI/ML concepts to non-technical audiences. Demonstrable ability to design analytical outputs that support business and policy decisions. Background in collaborative, agile environments delivering data-driven value. Desirable Experience working with agentic AI frameworks in an experimental or applied context. Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) . Exposure to CRM systems or human support integration use cases.

Product Manager - AI / Conversational ServicesSR2 is supporting a central government programme exploring the next generation of digital public services using agentic AI. The work focuses on creating AI-driven prototypes that deliver personalised, conversational experiences to help citizens navigate key life events.We're looking for a hands-on Product Manager to help shape, deliver and test these prototypes in collaboration with designers, researchers, and engineers. You'll take ideas from concept to prototype, focusing on what can be learned, tested, and applied at scale across government.Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day delivery of a cross-functional team developing AI-driven prototypes. Define product vision, MVPs, scope, and success metrics aligned to programme outcomes. Shape backlog priorities around testable hypotheses and rapid iteration. Collaborate with stakeholders to align on goals, outcomes, and ethical use of AI. Ensure prototypes are usable, testable, explainable, and compliant with the GDS Service Standard and AI Ethics Framework. Coordinate user testing with partner organisations and apply insights to product refinement. Requirements Proven experience delivering AI or data-led Proofs of Concept (essential). Strong track record in agile product delivery - defining MVPs and managing multidisciplinary teams. Understanding of conversational or generative AI, including model behaviour, orchestration, and evaluation. Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to translate complex ideas into clear, testable outcomes. Awareness of user-centred design, accessibility, and ethical AI principles. Eligibility to become SC cleared or holder of active SC clearance. Why This RoleYou'll help shape how AI transforms citizen interaction with government - developing new design patterns, prototypes, and delivery approaches that could define the future of digital public services.If you're excited by testing emerging AI capabilities in real-world settings and thrive in collaborative, mission-driven teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Technical Lead (Python) £70,000 - £90,000 Leeds (hybrid) Tech-for-Good AWS Flask / FastAPI / Django Locations: Leeds - 2 days a week on-site Salary Expectations: £70,000 - £90,000 (DOE) Are you an experienced Python Engineer ready to take ownership of technical direction while staying fully hands-on?We're partnered with a purpose-led organisation using technology to create meaningful social change across high impact sectors. They're scaling fast and need a Technical Lead to guide the evolution of their core platform while remaining embedded in day-to-day development.You'll be working in a small, collaborative team of engineers who care about writing elegant, efficient code and building products that genuinely help people. This is a chance to stay close to the codebase while influencing architecture, mentoring others and driving best practices across the stack.What you'll be doing Designing and developing new features and backend services using Python with Flask, FastAPI or Django Collaborating closely with frontend engineers working in React or Vue to build seamless, user-first experiences Owning infrastructure decisions across AWS, Terraform and Docker Setting the standard for clean, scalable code and modern engineering principles Supporting junior engineers through pair programming and code reviews Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and continuous improvement of development workflows What you'll bring Minimum 5+ years' commercial experience in Python engineering Proven ability to lead technically by example while remaining hands-on in delivery Strong background in cloud (AWS) and infrastructure as code (Terraform) Solid understanding of SQL and database design Experience with modern frontend stacks and API design Enthusiasm for mentoring, collaboration and delivering software with impact If you're looking for a role that blends technical ownership with hands-on engineering and you want your work to have a positive, real-world effect, this one's for you. Apply now or reach out for a chat to learn more about how you could help shape something meaningful. Technical Lead (Python) £70,000 - £90,000 Leeds (hybrid) Tech-for-Good AWS Flask / FastAPI / Django

Senior Data Specialist Central Bristol (Hybrid Working) £42,000 - £45,000 + bonus + excellent benefits Are you a data expert who thrives on solving complex problems and delivering real impact?A forward-thinking Bristol-based organisation is seeking a Senior Data Specialist to join their growing analytics and insights team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with diverse datasets, collaborating with clients, and using data to drive informed decisions. The Role You'll lead on delivering large-scale data projects for a wide range of well-known clients, ensuring their information is processed, analysed, and presented with accuracy and insight. Working closely with account managers and key stakeholders, you'll manage complex datasets and help shape data strategies that support high-value outcomes.You'll be using tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Alteryx to collect, cleanse, automate, and visualise data - transforming complexity into clarity.Key responsibilities include: Developing trusted relationships with key clients through clear communication and data-led insight. Managing end-to-end data workflows, ensuring accuracy and consistency across projects. Building engaging reports and dashboards that help clients understand and act on their data. Supporting the refinement of internal data processes for greater efficiency and scalability. Providing expert advice on data handling and performance improvement. About You You'll have proven experience in a data-focused role, ideally involving large or complex datasets. You're confident using Excel (including advanced formulas and Power Query) , Power BI , SQL , and Alteryx , and you take pride in delivering high-quality outputs.You'll also demonstrate: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Confidence engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels. A meticulous eye for detail and commitment to data accuracy. A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to learn new tools and systems. What's on Offer Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per year Contract: Permanent, full time, flexible 8-hour days Benefits: 28 days holiday + bank holidays, up to 10% bonus, 7% employer pension, life insurance, health cash plan, critical illness cover, wellbeing support, paid volunteer days, and options for additional holiday. Hybrid Working: Around 50% office-based in central Bristol. Perks: "Workcation" scheme, £250 home office setup, and a collaborative, inclusive environment that values flexibility and results. Apply Now If you're a skilled data professional looking for a role that combines technical challenge with meaningful collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. Start date: As soon as possible

Frontend Developer Fully remote or hybrid in Bristol Salary Range: £40-55k Are you an accomplished Frontend Developer who also loves getting involved in all things design?After building out their product range in recent years, my client has recently created a specialist Frontend Development function to ensure they have the very best frontend & user experience for their end-users! They're now looking for someone to join that team as they grow.They're the number one company in their field, offering a comprehensive suite of products far beyond their competitors. They also have an amazing customer-base and significant backing - they're going places!They use Vue.js on their frontend, but they're agnostic when it comes to which frontend framework you have used in the past - it's far more important that you are an accomplished frontend engineer who has worked with Vue.js or React on large-scale SaaS products for a product company.From a design perspective, you'll either ideally have experience of working with tools such as Figma, designing & wireframing products, or excellent focus on the user and a fantastic ability to put yourself in the user's shoes when building products & a desire to build up your skills with design tools.You'll benefit from a good amount of responsibility but will also get huge support from the other members of their engineering team (the team is circa 10 engineers in total).They have a central hub of developers in Bristol, so it would be ideal if you are happy to travel into the office occasionally but it's fine to be remote if that works better for you.I've met some of the team myself and they are so nice & supportive - it's a great place to develop your skills and grow your career. What you'll need Highly proficient in Frontend Development with either Vue.js or React but happy coding in Vue.js moving forwards A background of working in a product-side company building out large-scale & complex products Either experience with Figma & wireframing, or an excellent ability to consider users when building products & the desire to develop your commercial design skills further Experience of conducting user research, or excellent interpersonal skills and an interest in developing this skillset Ideally previous experience of using Figma or a similar tool (either commercially or in personal products) A proactive nature and the ability to work in an autonomous environment Happy with hybrid working in central Bristol or fully remote (whatever works best for you!) Click the 'apply' button now to find out some more!

Senior Software Engineer Golang, Node.js, TypeScript, React & AWS Fully Remote (Southwest preferred) Salary £60-70kWould you like to join a fintech that's taking the pain away from an entire sector of the finance industry?This business was founded by someone with deep industry expertise and strong technical ability. They built the first version of their product for a handful of contacts who were crying out for this tech - it was an instant success. Since then, demand has surged, and they've now developed Version 2 and rolled it out to a much larger user base.They're now looking for a new Senior Engineer to join the team as they continue to scale. You'll be an established Senior or a high-end Mid-Level Engineer who's on the verge of stepping up, and you'll be working across the full stack, ideally with a slight lean towards backend development.Their stack includes Golang, Node.js, TypeScript, React and AWS - so you'll need solid experience across these tools and the confidence to work flexibly across different areas of the product.I know some of the founding team personally, and they're genuinely brilliant people - this is an opportunity suited to someone who loves solving complex problems, enjoys variety, and is motivated by building technology that has a real impact on users. What you'll need Strong commercial experience across Golang, Node.js, TypeScript, React & AWS A lean towards backend development Ideally some experience with Kubernetes (nice to have) Background in a fast-paced or early-stage product business Ability to work autonomously across a variety of challenges A problem-solver who enjoys building effective, elegant solutions Happy working fully remote, though being based in the Southwest would be a bonus If you want to join a high-impact fintech solving genuine industry challenges with cutting-edge tech, click apply below or drop me a line at

Senior Full Stack Engineer £70,000 - £80,000 + Equity Hybrid (Wokingham-based) Python React AWSLocation: Wokingham, UK (Hybrid - 2-3 days office-based)Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + £10k equity packageTech Stack: Backend: Python (Flask/FastAPI/Django) Frontend: React, TypeScript Cloud: AWS Are you an experienced Full Stack Engineer who thrives in fast-moving, product-led environments?We're partnered with an innovative AI-driven organisation using intelligent automation to simplify complex, everyday challenges. Their technology combines modern software engineering with human-centred design to deliver smarter, more efficient digital experiences. This is an opportunity to join a small, high-performing engineering team at a pivotal stage of growth, contributing to architecture, delivery, and innovation from day one.Responsibilities: Build and maintain scalable features across frontend and backend systems using React and Python. Collaborate with designers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver user-first solutions. Contribute to technical strategy, architecture, and decision-making. Write clean, efficient, and testable code, deploying across cloud environments. Act as a technical mentor and gatekeeper for production environments. Debug, optimise, and continuously improve performance across web and mobile applications. Requirements for Success: 6+ years' experience working in full stack development. Proven ability in React and TypeScript for modern frontend development. Strong backend experience in Python. Solid cloud experience and understanding of cloud architecture. Exposure to UX/UI design and customer-focused development. Collaborative approach with a growth mindset and passion for problem-solving. Familiarity with AI/LLM technologies would be a bonus! The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in start-up environments where ideas move quickly, and impact is immediate. You'll enjoy taking ownership, solving problems creatively, and getting hands-on across the stack - from early design discussions to shipping live code. You'll bring an entrepreneurial energy, a curious mind, and a genuine excitement for building something meaningful from the ground up.You'll also be motivated by purpose and progress. This team is small, tight-knit, and ambitious - the kind of group that celebrates innovation, kindness, and shared success. If you get energised by working alongside talented people who are building life-changing products, you'll feel right at home here.Benefits: Competitive salary and £10k equity package. 26 days holiday + your birthday. Hybrid working (2-3 days in the Wokingham office). Opportunity to grow into senior or lead roles as the team expands. Work closely with a small senior team on next-generation AI products. Interested in joining a team building meaningful, human-focused AI products?Get in touch at or call for a confidential chat.Senior Full Stack Engineer £70,000 - £80,000 + Equity Hybrid Python React AWS

Full Stack Engineer Senior Full Stack Engineer - React & Python/PHP Bracknell (Hybrid - 2 days/week) • Up to £80,000 + Equity A fully-funded AI start-up building an intelligent lifestyle assistant platform already used by clients such as McKinsey, PwC and Clifford Chance is growing its engineering team. They are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to help shape the platform, mobile app and client sites as they scale. The role Build and maintain features across React frontend and backend APIs (Python or similar). Collaborate with the founder, product and design teams on new features. Influence architecture and technical strategy. Ensure reliability and performance in production. Lead code reviews, improve processes and mentor juniors. Skills & experience 5+ years' full stack development experience. Strong React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript. Backend API development (Python preferred, Node considered). Cloud deployment (AWS or similar) and database knowledge (MySQL). Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable: experience with AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude, AWS Bedrock), React Native/mobile, Linux, or UX/product skills. Why apply? Salary up to £80,000 + equity package (approx. £10k). 26 days holiday + birthday + work anniversary day off. Hybrid & flexible (2 days per week in Bracknell office, commutable from London/Reading/Guildford). Clear progression into senior/lead roles as the team expands.

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.

Senior Software Engineer £55,000 - £65,000 Cambridge Python Django/Flask/FastAPI GCP/AWS/Azure Location: Cambridge, UK (hybrid/remote-first) Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 FTC: Fixed-term contract (18months) Tech Stack: Essential: Backend: Python (Flask/FastAPI/Django) Cloud Systems: AWS, Azure, GCP Bonus: Frontend: React/TypeScript Are you an experienced Software Engineer with refined technical skills across API development and DevOps practices, looking for a new role in a forward-thinking, collaborative team?We are working with an organisation well known for fostering creativity, collaboration, and making a positive impact. This organisation are looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to play a key part in their ongoing technical success and reputation. Responsibilities: Help lead the rebuild of a high-volume platform. Work as part of a small, tight-knit engineering squad embedded within a wider, collaborative tech function. Partner directly with non-technical stakeholders to understand challenges, design user-focused solutions, and bring new ideas to life. Build, test, and deploy containerised web applications using modern frameworks and cloud platforms, ensuring scalability and performance. Contribute to agile ceremonies, code reviews, and shared documentation, championing best practices in continuous delivery and infrastructure-as-code. Requirements for Success: Building end-to-end web platforms using Python (Django), developing RESTful APIs Collaborating within an agile, cross-disciplinary team to tackle technical and commercial challenges. Containerising applications with Docker for consistent development and release. Launching and managing applications within cloud-hosted infrastructure. Embedding testing into everyday development, with a focus on writing the right tests at the right layers. In addition to their technical expertise, the ideal candidate possesses a growth mindset and a deep commitment to continuous improvement. They are adept at creating scalable, efficient solutions using technologies such as Python and modern web frameworks in a containerised environment. With a keen eye for detail, they are driven by a desire to make a positive impact with a user-focused approach to development. Benefits: Flexible working environment Remote first/hybrid Competitive holiday & pensions Private healthcare And more! Interested and ready to take your Development career to the next level? Get in touch at or drop me a call for a confidential chat at . Senior Software Engineer £55,000 - £65,000 Cambridge Python Django/Flask/FastAPI GCP/AWS/Azure

Lead AI Engineer - ContractSR2 is proud to be supporting a flagship UK government AI programme, delivering a first-of-its-kind, citizen-facing solution at a national scale. This is an opportunity to step into the Lead AI Engineer role, taking ownership of the architecture and delivery of advanced agentic AI backends.What you'll do Lead the design and implementation of scalable agentic AI systems using modern frameworks. Architect and develop autonomous agents with planning, reasoning, and execution capabilities. Build and experiment with multi-agent systems that collaborate effectively. Develop agent memory systems and knowledge management tools. Evaluate, prototype, and select emerging AI technologies for experimental use cases. Apply open standards (e.g. MCP) to ensure interoperability across platforms. What we're looking for Proven experience in building agentic backends - able to describe the purpose of applications delivered, the tech stack/frameworks used, and your direct contributions. Strong Python development skills (5+ years), with solid software engineering foundations. Demonstrable track record in experimental AI research and applying emerging frameworks. Innovative problem-solver, comfortable leading technical direction in complex environments. Active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain. Why this role? This is a unique, long-term programme at the cutting edge of government AI, combining innovation, scale, and meaningful public impact. You'll be at the heart of shaping a system that could transform citizen-facing services across the UK.

Enterprise Technical Architect - IT Service Management - Consultancy Remote / 6 months / Outside IR35 /£700 - £800pd / ASAP Start SR2 are supporting a UK Consultancy, who are partnering with a Global client on Tech Enablement programme. They are providing thought leadership and expertise to the end clients CIO which will help modernise their Service, Cloud, Product and Engineering functions globally. We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Technical Architect who has been involved in assessing technical and service risk, and has experience of defining technical and service risk frameworks. This needs to focus on understanding all the different types of technical and service risk, defining the risk assessment frameworks and working out how we measure / track / report. Everyone coming into this engagement will need to be strategic in their thinking, with a strong background of working through consultancies (ideally big 4, but this is not essential). Skills required: Deep understanding of IT Service Management (service tiering) Ability to lead on vision Background of Consulting (Ideally Big 4) Understanding of modern engineering practices in global scale environments (Agile, DevOps, Cloud) Ability to think strategically and set direction If interested, please click apply using the link below and we will be in touch with candidates to discuss the project in more detail.

Test Engineer - Cloud Focused - DV Clearance SR2 are delighted to have been engaged by a well respected technology consultancy to help find a Test Engineer with extensive cloud experience in particular Azure and secure cloud. You will be responsible for setting and implementing the Azure testing strategy. Any security testing experience would be really useful in this role also. As the Test Engineer you will be the key person within the team for testing knowledge within Azure on what is a greenfield project. Skills: Cloud & Infrastructure testing Azure Security testing Secure Cloud Infrastructure VMWare This will be an initial 5 month engagement running until the end of May. Due to the nature of the work MOD DV is required for this and will need to be active currently. We are looking to interview w/c 13th December with a start date in January. If you feel this role is a good match, please apply and we will get back to your application. Test Engineer - Azure - Cloud testing - Secure Cloud

Head of Software Engineering Bristol/Hybrid Remote £70,000 - £80,000 We're excited about this one! At SR2 it's in our DNA to work with companies who are 'doing good', and these folks certainly tick that box. They're a small, independent creative software company who use their technology to really help their client's organisations. They work with several not-for-profit businesses, educational institutions, tech 4 good companies, basically a whole bunch of awesome companies who are positively impacting our society and world. Lovely! The business has had a hugely successful time with a very busy pipeline of work coming in, and the time has come to grow their engineering team. There current Head of Development is moving into a slightly different role in the product team and therefore leaves a gap for a new Head of Software Engineering to join the squad! You will be responsible for 3 key areas. Product Development Development processes & tools Project Level quality. You will provide hands on management and leadership to the software engineering team and you should have a passion and visionary approach to technology. You will report directly to the CEO and working as part of an established ambitious team of software developers. Your experience: A background in a software development environment with a significant portion of that experience being focused on web-based solutions using .NET C# and ASP.NET MVC. An understanding of architecting highly innovative solutions from scratch and if required could easily build them because of your expertise in software development. Experience with hands on leadership, mentoring and support to the software engineers within the team and new ones we hire throughout 2022! We're looking for someone who is an experienced line manager who thrives off getting the best from their team, taking pleasure in helping them expand their skills, providing them with guidance and mentoring and be a friendly, approachable facilitator and problem solver. Presenting a calm, can do, positive attitude to the engineering team and wider business. They have worked hard over the last 3 month perfecting their processes and internal benefits and culture. Some of which are below. Fully flexible working. Bristol office, but they are open to how little or much you come in. Self-managing teams with politics free structure and zero micro-management Fully flexible holiday allowance with no cap (really!) Flexible hours- you work when it best suits your schedule! A learning allowance (time and money) to develop personally and professionally Next step is to submit your CV using the link. I'll be in touch to discuss the role in detail and your situation more.

Business Analyst | GDS | Government | Remote | 4+ months | £475 per day SR2 are looking for an experienced product centric Business Analyst to work with a consultancy on a major government project within public sector healthcare. You will be coming in at the Discovery phase, supporting a product team for a piece of work that will have a tremendous impact on the UK population. This is a multi-year project and will require the Business Analyst to focus on meeting the existing needs, and the everchanging needs, of the digital healthcare system, whilst considering the implications of Covid-19. The contract will initially be until the end of March 2022, however as this is a multi-year project, candidates are likely to be extended. Candidates with experience of the whole GDS lifecycle, could have the chance to see this project from start to finish. Experience required: 3-5 years Business Analyst experience in Government Exposure to GDS (Government Digital Service) Discovery phase experience (Essential) Experience of gathering requirements for a product team (Essential) Background in consulting/client facing work Public sector healthcare experience e.g. NHS, DHSC (Highly desirable but not essential) Please apply by submitting a CV and we will contact you for next stages.