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Python Developer Active SC Required Edinburgh: 4 days per week onsite Inside IR35: £380 - £480 p/d We are seeking a Python Dashboard Developer to support a major defence maritime build programme. The role will focus on developing and delivering a validated Python-based tool with a Streamlit web-app Front End , designed to support operational and programme-level decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with programme and client stakeholders to iterate the tool based on user feedback, enhance functionality following initial use, and ensure the application is structured for containerisation and deployment via Docker . This is a short, delivery-focused assignment suited to someone who can move quickly, build clean and deployable Python scripts, and work effectively in a fast-paced defence programme environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver a validated Python tool to support client decision-making. Build and enhance a Streamlit web-app Front End. Iterate functionality based on feedback from programme and client stakeholders. Develop clean, modular and deployable Python scripts. Structure scripts and application components for containerisation. Containerise the application using Docker. Work with desensitised data to support safe development and testing. Use AI-assisted development tools, such as Claude Code, where appropriate to accelerate delivery. Support rapid prototyping, validation and refinement of dashboard functionality. Operate within a programme focused on accelerating complex defence maritime build activity. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on Python development experience. Experience building dashboards, tools or lightweight web applications in Streamlit or similar frameworks. Ability to write clean, maintainable and deployable Python scripts. Practical experience with Docker and application containerisation. Comfortable developing against structured or semi-structured data. Ability to iterate quickly based on stakeholder and user feedback. Experience building tools that support operational, delivery or programme decision-making. Comfortable working in a fast-paced client-facing delivery environment. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with limited handholding. Desirable Experience Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code . Previous experience working with desensitised or sensitive data. Experience supporting defence, maritime, engineering, manufacturing or complex build programmes. Familiarity with operational reporting, programme analytics or decision-support tooling. Exposure to deployment considerations beyond local development environments.

Data/Reportong Analyst Active SC Required Edinburgh: 4 days a week onsite Inside IR35: £320 - £400 p/d We are seeking a Data/Reporting Analyst with experience in Planning & Scheduling to support a major defence maritime build programme. This role sits at the centre of the programme's data and analytics capability, providing the reporting, modelling and insight required to support operational decision-making. The successful candidate will take ownership of repeatable analytical tasks, data wrangling, dashboard development and reporting outputs. You will work with source-system data, manipulate and clean datasets, maintain existing models and develop Power BI dashboards that are relied upon by both programme teams and client stakeholders. This is a delivery-focused role requiring someone who can get up to speed quickly with complex build environments, including ship build strategies, scheduling terminology and operational reporting requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide technical support across the programme's data, reporting and analytics function. Clean, manage and manipulate data using Excel, Power Query and related tools. Take ownership of routine analytical tasks, reporting cycles and model refreshes. Build, maintain and improve Power BI dashboards for internal and client stakeholders. Extract data directly from source systems and prepare it for analysis and reporting. Apply appropriate analytical and statistical techniques to answer operational questions. Produce clear, audience-appropriate visualisations to support decision-making. QA metrics, dashboards and reporting outputs to ensure accuracy and consistency. Document repeatable processes so outputs can be refreshed sustainably. Support senior consultants by taking ownership of repeatable data tasks end-to-end. Develop an understanding of ship build schedules, terminology and programme planning environments. Essential Skills & Experience Strong Excel capability, including data cleaning, modelling, metrics development and QA. Hands-on experience with Power Query. Experience building, maintaining and improving dashboards in Power BI or similar tools. Ability to extract, manipulate and analyse data from source systems. Familiarity with project scheduling environments and reporting requirements. Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and project scheduling. Strong attention to detail and ability to produce reliable, repeatable reporting outputs. Ability to turn complex datasets into clear insights and visualisations. Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced programme environment. Strong written documentation skills, particularly around process capture and sustainability. Desirable Experience Experience embedding dashboards, models or analytical tools within client teams. Change management experience linked to reporting adoption or analytics-led ways of working. Prior experience in capital build, complex engineering, manufacturing or infrastructure environments. Defence maritime or ship build programme experience would be highly beneficial. Understanding of operational planning, scheduling, production or build acceleration environments.

Training & Delivery Consultant Active SC Required Edinburgh: 4 days a week on site Inside IR35: £320 - 400 p/d We are seeking a Training & Delivery Consultant to support a major defence maritime build programme. This is a highly operational, on the ground role, suited to someone comfortable spending significant time on-site observing day-to-day activity, engaging with frontline teams, and helping embed new ways of working. The role will focus on understanding the gap between current operational behaviours and the intended future-state design. You will work closely with junior client stakeholders and frontline staff to build trust, understand practical challenges, and support adoption through coaching, communication, and structured feedback. A key part of the role will be acting as the "eyes and ears" of the wider programme team, feeding back clear insights from the operational environment and ensuring programme decisions remain grounded in what is happening on the ground. Key Responsibilities Spend significant time in an operational/shop-floor environment observing day-to-day activity. Understand the gap between current behaviours and desired future ways of working. Build trusted relationships with frontline teams and junior client stakeholders. Support the adoption of new processes, behaviours, and operating practices. Deliver coaching, training, or informal guidance to individuals and small groups. Capture structured observations and translate them into clear written summaries. Feed insights back into the wider programme team to support delivery decisions. Identify where programme design may need to flex based on operational reality. Work independently on-site with limited day-to-day supervision. Communicate clearly and confidently in peer-level stakeholder interactions. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering training, coaching, or behavioural change in an operational environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build credibility quickly with frontline teams. Comfortable working in shop-floor, manufacturing, engineering, maritime, defence, or similarly operational settings. Structured approach to observation, note-taking, and evidence gathering. Ability to synthesise field insights into concise, actionable written feedback. Confident working independently on client site. Familiarity with change management, adoption, readiness, or business transformation principles. Strong communication skills across one-to-one and small-group settings. Ideal Background This role would suit someone from a training delivery, change adoption, operational improvement, manufacturing transformation, defence delivery, or shop-floor coaching background. Candidates do not need to be deeply technical, but they must be credible in an operational environment and comfortable working closely with frontline teams.

MOVEit Administrator MOVEit/Secure File Transfer/MOVEit Transfer/MOVEit Automation/6 months/Full-Remote We are seeking an experienced MOVEit Administrator to join a critical project on a 6-month contract. You'll be responsible for managing and optimising MOVEit Transfer and Automation solutions, enforcing secure file transfer policies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Required Strong experience administering MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Automation. Proven knowledge of secure file transfer protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS). Experience with encryption technologies such as PGP. Hands-on experience with automation, REST APIs, and Scripting. Familiarity with GDPR and compliance requirements. Strong troubleshooting, monitoring, and support skills. Document MOVEit standards, best practice and workflows. Consistently maintain detailed documentation for troubleshooting and system configurations Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, DevOps, and development, to deploy and integrate MOVEit solutions with other applications and systems. Contract Details 6 months Fully Remote Day Rate: £300 Inside IR35 ASAP Start 2-Stage Interview Process Please apply now or contact me directly if this role looks like a good fit. From there I'll be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail. MOVEit/Secure File Transfer/MOVEit Transfer/MOVEit Automation/6 months/Full-Remote

SC Cleared Python Developer C/C++ | Data Processing | Kubernetes | Sonar Systems | Hybrid (Southamptom) SR2 is partnered with an industry leading consultancy on the Defence programme, supporting critical Defence innovation, and we're looking for an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to join the team. This role will focus on developing robust, production-grade APIs, building data pipelines, and delivering software applications into secure containerised environments. You'll work closely with scientists, engineers, and domain experts to ensure sonar data is processed, shared, and operationally ready. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop APIs for data streaming across multiple protocols (HTTP RPC, WebSockets, TCP, UDP) using JSON/Protobuf Support engineers and scientists in adopting and using APIs effectively Build and maintain data processing pipelines in collaboration with domain experts Review and contribute to codebases across Python and C++ Create and maintain unit and integration tests for reliability and quality Deliver applications into container orchestration systems like Kubernetes Document design decisions and ensure knowledge sharing across teams Solve complex technical challenges across multi-technology environments Skills & Experience Required: Strong background in software engineering and data management principles Proven expertise with Python and a strongly-typed language (C/C++) Extensive experience designing and deploying production-grade APIs Hands-on experience delivering operational software into live environments Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerisation workflows Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, especially in multi-team projects Commitment to software quality, best practices, and technical documentation The Details: 6 months Rate: £500 p/d Location: Hybrid, Southampton 1-2 days per week Start: ASAP

Service Designer - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 Rate: Circa £450/day (Inside IR35) Location: Remote (UK-based only) Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 3 - 6 months initially Clearance Required: Active SC clearance Sector Experience Required: Must have recent HMRC project experience We're supporting a consultancy partner on a major HMRC-aligned public sector programme and are looking for an experienced Service Designer to join the team. This role is Embedded in a multi-disciplinary agile team delivering to GDS standards. Key responsibilities: Leading service design activities across the full life cycle Mapping user journeys, identifying pain points, and improving end-to-end experiences Facilitating workshops and stakeholder engagement to ensure services meet user needs Collaborating with researchers, content designers, interaction designers, and product teams Producing artefacts such as service blueprints, journey maps, and prototypes Supporting service assessments and aligning with GDS service standard requirements Skills & experience required: Active SC Clearance Strong public sector digital experience, particularly within HMRC Deep understanding of service design principles in government Experience delivering within agile teams Ability to confidently engage stakeholders and contribute to strategic direction If you're a seasoned Service Designer with HMRC experience and active SC clearance, we'd love to hear from you. Interviews will take place this week - apply now to be considered.

Cloud Developer - SC Cleared - AWS SR2 is looking for a Cloud Developer for a high-profile government project underway. This role will support a new project for a leading consulting client of ours working within the public sector space. Experience required: SC cleared IAC CircleCI Python or NodeJS AWS Serverless Event Streaming This is an urgent role looking to start ASAP with interviews happening w/c 6th January.

Software Engineer - Full Stack - Java/Scala SR2 are delighted to help grow a new Scala Software Engineering team with a Public Sector body with this Full Stack Software Engineer position for somebody well versed in Scala, Java and JavaScript. You will be working as part of a new Agile team on a greenfield scalable solution helping make the lives of UK citizens easier. You should have demonstrable experience of building responsive full stack systems with Java, Scala and JavaScript (React is the framework being utilised). Skills: Scala JavaScript (React) Java SQL AWS Continuous Integration RESTful APIs This will be a 2 stage interview process with an initial 6 month contract offered outside of IR35 and day rate of up to £650 p/d. There is long term potential on this new piece of work also so a very good opportunity for a Scala engineer to find their next long term engagement. Please apply or get in touch with Jack at SR2 for further details.

Interaction Designer | Public Sector | Inside & Outside IR35 | Remote SR2 are working with a highly reputable consultancy to scale teams for public sector projects. The public sector projects are for interesting workstreams across Alpha and beta phases. We are looking for Interaction Designers that are available to start throughout January/Feb. We have contracts which are outside and inside IR35 with circa £450-500/day and £550/day, respectively. Contract lengths are mostly 6 months. At the moment we are focusing on projects across NHS digital, Test and Trace, DFE, HMPPS and UKHSA, therefore we are looking for people with solid GDS experience and who have worked in agile teams. Interviews will happen over the coming weeks with start dates ASAP. Interaction Designer | Public Sector | Inside & Outside IR35

Senior Business Analyst | GDS | Product Outside IR35 | Remote | 6 months | £475-525 per day SR2 are recruiting for a contract Senior BA/Product Consultant to join a consultancy who are working on a secure Government programme. You will need to be eligible for SC Clearance in order to apply. This is a hybrid BA/Product role and will require someone who has experience across both disciplines. Candidates should have hands on BA experience working in an agile digital delivery team owning the user story process alongside product management skills across scope management, MVP and prioritisation. This is a long-term rolling contract outside of IR35. Experience required: 5 years + BA experience Product Management experience Exposure to GDS (Government Digital Service) standards Strong Agile experience Background in consulting Excellent stakeholder management skills This is an excellent chance to join a long-term digital transformation programme within UK government.