Contract: Permanent, full-time Location: London (hybrid-working) Closing Date: 13 February 2026
About the role
The Delivery Manager plays a play a key enabling role in the successful delivery of digital solutions and services within the organisation. Sitting within the Product team, the role is responsible for driving requirements, capture, technical estimation and design, software engineering delivery, release and support for the development, ongoing enhancement and optimisation of products and services. The Delivery Manager ensures that their cross-functional team is well-supported, delivery is predictable, and that work is aligned with business priorities, and that processes and procedures are continually optimised to provide on-going value to the business. You will have a wide range of responsibilities in the following areas:
Planning and delivery management
Team support and facilitation
Stakeholder and communication management
Continuous improvement
About you
Educated to degree level or equivalent and evidence of relevant continued professional development in engineering, computer science or other equivalent technical disciplines
Experience of working in a software development, engineering or other related technical field is essential – ideally in a SaaS or web-based application environment.
Successful track record in delivering digital services to end-users and experience of working in fast-paced complex technical delivery environments.
Experienced in working with both new and legacy systems, and in maintaining a complex matrix of products and services.
Experience ideally in a highly regulated sector.
Familiar with agile and lean development methodologies and practices, and proven technical project management experience.
Strong planning and organising skills, with a strong focus on prioritisation and ability to identify trade-offs and decisions to others.
Embraces change and can effectively lead others through uncertainty.
Exceptional relationship builder who can work at all levels of the organisation to understand different perspectives, influence change and drive towards an impactful solution. Must be comfortable to challenge others’ thinking in a respectful way and be prepared to say “no” more often than “yes” to keep focussed on the most impactful priorities.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Highly analytical and able to integrate multiple data sources to form a view/opinion.
Strong result-focus and a proactive, hands-on approach, used to working in a fast moving/evolving environment and is able to engender a sense of urgency in others.
An articulate and impactful communicator who can ask challenging questions using a wide basis of technical knowledge and who can share highly technical information in an easy-to-understand way to business stakeholders and less experienced team members.
Strong customer focus with a desire to ensure that our future products and services make it simpler and easier to do business with Trinity
Our benefits
Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation. As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits here at Trinity.
Our commitment
Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
We actively encourages applications from candidates of all abilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that is accessible, supportive, and welcoming for individuals with different abilities. We will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse.
Trinity promotes and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), we select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge.
To learn more about our DEI commitment as an equal opportunities employer, please visit our Equality, diversity and inclusion page.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of interest so please do not delay if interested.
Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK.
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check.
Trinity College London will collect and use your personal information for our recruitment process in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice . Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent.
Our data protection policy can be viewed in full here .
30/01/2026
Full time
Contract: Permanent, full-time Location: London (hybrid-working) Closing Date: 13 February 2026
About the role
The Delivery Manager plays a play a key enabling role in the successful delivery of digital solutions and services within the organisation. Sitting within the Product team, the role is responsible for driving requirements, capture, technical estimation and design, software engineering delivery, release and support for the development, ongoing enhancement and optimisation of products and services. The Delivery Manager ensures that their cross-functional team is well-supported, delivery is predictable, and that work is aligned with business priorities, and that processes and procedures are continually optimised to provide on-going value to the business. You will have a wide range of responsibilities in the following areas:
Planning and delivery management
Team support and facilitation
Stakeholder and communication management
Continuous improvement
About you
Educated to degree level or equivalent and evidence of relevant continued professional development in engineering, computer science or other equivalent technical disciplines
Experience of working in a software development, engineering or other related technical field is essential – ideally in a SaaS or web-based application environment.
Successful track record in delivering digital services to end-users and experience of working in fast-paced complex technical delivery environments.
Experienced in working with both new and legacy systems, and in maintaining a complex matrix of products and services.
Experience ideally in a highly regulated sector.
Familiar with agile and lean development methodologies and practices, and proven technical project management experience.
Strong planning and organising skills, with a strong focus on prioritisation and ability to identify trade-offs and decisions to others.
Embraces change and can effectively lead others through uncertainty.
Exceptional relationship builder who can work at all levels of the organisation to understand different perspectives, influence change and drive towards an impactful solution. Must be comfortable to challenge others’ thinking in a respectful way and be prepared to say “no” more often than “yes” to keep focussed on the most impactful priorities.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Highly analytical and able to integrate multiple data sources to form a view/opinion.
Strong result-focus and a proactive, hands-on approach, used to working in a fast moving/evolving environment and is able to engender a sense of urgency in others.
An articulate and impactful communicator who can ask challenging questions using a wide basis of technical knowledge and who can share highly technical information in an easy-to-understand way to business stakeholders and less experienced team members.
Strong customer focus with a desire to ensure that our future products and services make it simpler and easier to do business with Trinity
Our benefits
Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation. As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits here at Trinity.
Our commitment
Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
We actively encourages applications from candidates of all abilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that is accessible, supportive, and welcoming for individuals with different abilities. We will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse.
Trinity promotes and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), we select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge.
To learn more about our DEI commitment as an equal opportunities employer, please visit our Equality, diversity and inclusion page.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of interest so please do not delay if interested.
Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK.
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check.
Trinity College London will collect and use your personal information for our recruitment process in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice . Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent.
Our data protection policy can be viewed in full here .
National Residential Landlords Association
London, UK
Location:
Based from either our Manchester or London office – with some home working possible
The NRLA: Who we are
The NRLA is the UK’s largest organisation representing private residential landlords, a community of over 110,000 members across England and Wales. We’re on a mission to transform how landlords manage their properties, stay compliant, and operate day to day. And that means building the next generation of digital tools that will define the private rented sector for years to come.
We’re not here to be average. We’re carving out a bold digital path and building the foundations of what will become the operating system for the Private Rental Sector (PRS). To do that, we need talented, curious, forward-thinking developers who want to stretch themselves, learn new stacks, and help shape genuinely meaningful technology.
Recognised with Investors in People Gold and named by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s best companies to work for, we offer a supportive, ambitious environment where innovation isn’t just welcomed, it’s expected. With hybrid working from our Manchester and London hubs, you’ll join a team that values professional growth, collaboration, and the desire to push boundaries.
If you want to build purposeful tech, upskill across multiple modern stacks, and play a key role in shaping the NRLA’s digital future, we’d love to hear from you.
The NRLA package:
25 days annual leave increasing to 26 days with three years’ service, 27 days with five years’ service and 28 days with seven years’ service
Additional annual day off for your birthday
Salary exchange Pension scheme
Life assurance
Cash plan health and wellbeing benefit including Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
Sick pay
Cycle purchase loans, season tickets loans and interest free staff loans
Complimentary NRLA membership
Non contractual annual performance-related bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the NRLA’s property management platform within a modern monorepo architecture.
This role requires expertise in both frontend (Angular) and backend (Node.js/Firebase) development, with a focus on delivering robust, scalable solutions that serve landlords and tenants.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within an agile team environment, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle while maintaining high standards of code quality and security.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Developing high quality, scalable solutions code across both the frontend and backend for landlords and property management professionals.
Working collaboratively with Product, Design, and Delivery teams to gather requirements, investigate solutions and translating into technical ...
Building and maintaining an Angular-based web application and Firebase Cloud Functions.
Working within a monorepo architecture using modern development tools and practices.
Ensuring security, data protection, and compliance best practices.
Supporting code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Duties And Key Responsibilities
Key Technologies:
Frontend: Angular 16, TypeScript, RxJS, Angular Material
Backend: Node.js 20, Firebase Cloud Functions, Express.js
Database: Firebase Firestore, BigQuery
Cloud: Google Cloud Platform, Firebase
Testing: Jest, Storybook
Build Tools: pnpm, Turborepo, Angular CLI
DevOps: Google Cloud Build, Infisical, Sentry, Shell Scripting
Version Control: Git, GitHub
Technical Development and Implementation:
Develop and maintain Angular 16+ applications using TypeScript, RxJS, and Angular Material
Build and maintain Firebase Cloud Functions using Node.js 20 and TypeScript
Implement responsive, accessible UI components following modern design patterns
Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services (Stripe, SendGrid, Algolia, Moneyhub, etc.)
Work with Google Cloud Platform services including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Tasks, and Pub/Sub
Software Development and Delivery:
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Develop and maintain comprehensive unit tests using Jest
Work within a monorepo structure using pnpm workspaces
Implement CI/CD pipelines using Google Cloud Build and Firebase deployment tools
Manage application state and data flow using reactive programming patterns
Optimize application performance
Professional Development and Collaboration:
Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
Collaborate with product owners, designers, and stakeholders to refine requirements
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in web development
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
Participate in technical discussions and architectural decision-making
Technical Operations and Quality Assurance:
Monitor application performance using Sentry error tracking and analytics
Implement security best practices
Debug and resolve production issues in a timely manner
Maintain test coverage and ensure comprehensive testing strategies
Perform database migrations and manage Firestore data structures
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders
Gather and analyse requirements from business stakeholders
Provide technical estimates and delivery timelines
Present demos and progress updates to stakeholders
Collaborate with external partners and third-party service providers
Support customer-facing teams with technical expertise when needed
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Relevant certifications in Angular, Google Cloud Platform, or Firebase (desirable)
Evidence of ongoing professional development or contributions to technical communities (desirable).
Skills And Abilities:
Frontend Development: Knowledge of Angular (v16+), TypeScript, ES6+, RxJS, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS
Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, and serverless architectures
Database: Experience with NoSQL databases, particularly Firebase Firestore
Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform and Firebase services
Version Control: Proficient with Git, GitHub workflows, and collaborative development practices
Testing: Experience with Jest and test-driven development approaches
API Integration: Ability to integrate and work with third-party APIs and services
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience:
Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional software development experience
Proven experience building production-grade Angular applications
Experience with Firebase Cloud Functions and serverless architectures
Track record of working in monorepo environments (desirable)
Experience with payment processing systems (Stripe) and financial integrations
Familiarity with property management or real estate technology (desirable)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Background in agile/scrum development methodologies
Knowledge:
Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern ES6+ features
Knowledge of reactive programming patterns and state management
Understanding of RESTful API design principles
Familiarity with authentication and authorization patterns (JWT, OAuth)
Knowledge of web security best practices and OWASP guidelines
Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development
Awareness of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
Knowledge of performance optimization techniques
Understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures
Personal Attributes and other requirements:
Self-motivated with strong initiative and ability to work independently
Detail-oriented with commitment to code quality and best practices
A keen eye for detail when working with UI
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
Proactive approach to learning new technologies and methodologies
Strong time management and organizational skills
Passion for creating excellent user experiences
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Ability to work hybrid from Manchester or London office
02/12/2025
Full time
Location:
Based from either our Manchester or London office – with some home working possible
The NRLA: Who we are
The NRLA is the UK’s largest organisation representing private residential landlords, a community of over 110,000 members across England and Wales. We’re on a mission to transform how landlords manage their properties, stay compliant, and operate day to day. And that means building the next generation of digital tools that will define the private rented sector for years to come.
We’re not here to be average. We’re carving out a bold digital path and building the foundations of what will become the operating system for the Private Rental Sector (PRS). To do that, we need talented, curious, forward-thinking developers who want to stretch themselves, learn new stacks, and help shape genuinely meaningful technology.
Recognised with Investors in People Gold and named by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s best companies to work for, we offer a supportive, ambitious environment where innovation isn’t just welcomed, it’s expected. With hybrid working from our Manchester and London hubs, you’ll join a team that values professional growth, collaboration, and the desire to push boundaries.
If you want to build purposeful tech, upskill across multiple modern stacks, and play a key role in shaping the NRLA’s digital future, we’d love to hear from you.
The NRLA package:
25 days annual leave increasing to 26 days with three years’ service, 27 days with five years’ service and 28 days with seven years’ service
Additional annual day off for your birthday
Salary exchange Pension scheme
Life assurance
Cash plan health and wellbeing benefit including Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
Sick pay
Cycle purchase loans, season tickets loans and interest free staff loans
Complimentary NRLA membership
Non contractual annual performance-related bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the NRLA’s property management platform within a modern monorepo architecture.
This role requires expertise in both frontend (Angular) and backend (Node.js/Firebase) development, with a focus on delivering robust, scalable solutions that serve landlords and tenants.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within an agile team environment, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle while maintaining high standards of code quality and security.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Developing high quality, scalable solutions code across both the frontend and backend for landlords and property management professionals.
Working collaboratively with Product, Design, and Delivery teams to gather requirements, investigate solutions and translating into technical ...
Building and maintaining an Angular-based web application and Firebase Cloud Functions.
Working within a monorepo architecture using modern development tools and practices.
Ensuring security, data protection, and compliance best practices.
Supporting code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Duties And Key Responsibilities
Key Technologies:
Frontend: Angular 16, TypeScript, RxJS, Angular Material
Backend: Node.js 20, Firebase Cloud Functions, Express.js
Database: Firebase Firestore, BigQuery
Cloud: Google Cloud Platform, Firebase
Testing: Jest, Storybook
Build Tools: pnpm, Turborepo, Angular CLI
DevOps: Google Cloud Build, Infisical, Sentry, Shell Scripting
Version Control: Git, GitHub
Technical Development and Implementation:
Develop and maintain Angular 16+ applications using TypeScript, RxJS, and Angular Material
Build and maintain Firebase Cloud Functions using Node.js 20 and TypeScript
Implement responsive, accessible UI components following modern design patterns
Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services (Stripe, SendGrid, Algolia, Moneyhub, etc.)
Work with Google Cloud Platform services including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Tasks, and Pub/Sub
Software Development and Delivery:
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Develop and maintain comprehensive unit tests using Jest
Work within a monorepo structure using pnpm workspaces
Implement CI/CD pipelines using Google Cloud Build and Firebase deployment tools
Manage application state and data flow using reactive programming patterns
Optimize application performance
Professional Development and Collaboration:
Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
Collaborate with product owners, designers, and stakeholders to refine requirements
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in web development
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
Participate in technical discussions and architectural decision-making
Technical Operations and Quality Assurance:
Monitor application performance using Sentry error tracking and analytics
Implement security best practices
Debug and resolve production issues in a timely manner
Maintain test coverage and ensure comprehensive testing strategies
Perform database migrations and manage Firestore data structures
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders
Gather and analyse requirements from business stakeholders
Provide technical estimates and delivery timelines
Present demos and progress updates to stakeholders
Collaborate with external partners and third-party service providers
Support customer-facing teams with technical expertise when needed
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Relevant certifications in Angular, Google Cloud Platform, or Firebase (desirable)
Evidence of ongoing professional development or contributions to technical communities (desirable).
Skills And Abilities:
Frontend Development: Knowledge of Angular (v16+), TypeScript, ES6+, RxJS, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS
Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, and serverless architectures
Database: Experience with NoSQL databases, particularly Firebase Firestore
Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform and Firebase services
Version Control: Proficient with Git, GitHub workflows, and collaborative development practices
Testing: Experience with Jest and test-driven development approaches
API Integration: Ability to integrate and work with third-party APIs and services
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience:
Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional software development experience
Proven experience building production-grade Angular applications
Experience with Firebase Cloud Functions and serverless architectures
Track record of working in monorepo environments (desirable)
Experience with payment processing systems (Stripe) and financial integrations
Familiarity with property management or real estate technology (desirable)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Background in agile/scrum development methodologies
Knowledge:
Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern ES6+ features
Knowledge of reactive programming patterns and state management
Understanding of RESTful API design principles
Familiarity with authentication and authorization patterns (JWT, OAuth)
Knowledge of web security best practices and OWASP guidelines
Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development
Awareness of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
Knowledge of performance optimization techniques
Understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures
Personal Attributes and other requirements:
Self-motivated with strong initiative and ability to work independently
Detail-oriented with commitment to code quality and best practices
A keen eye for detail when working with UI
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
Proactive approach to learning new technologies and methodologies
Strong time management and organizational skills
Passion for creating excellent user experiences
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Ability to work hybrid from Manchester or London office
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
Role and Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing.
You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.”
You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements.
The job role will consist of the below responsibilities:
Development
CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C#
Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern
Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API
Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights)
Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required
Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items
Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL)
Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing
Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB
Technical Documentation
Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides
Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls)
Support
Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees
Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues
Requirement Gathering:
Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements
Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes
Accountability and Working Relationships
Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team
Partners closely with CTO (hands on)
Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions
Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification
Working Environment and Hours:
Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred)
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones
Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business
Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work
Skills – Essential
C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API
Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms
Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset
TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management
Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC
Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts
CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management
Skills – Desirable
Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore
React Native and building mobile apps
Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows)
Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture
Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow)
Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones
Twilio API
Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms
Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API
Development Path
Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
12/11/2025
Full time
Role and Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing.
You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.”
You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements.
The job role will consist of the below responsibilities:
Development
CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C#
Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern
Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API
Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights)
Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required
Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items
Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL)
Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing
Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB
Technical Documentation
Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides
Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls)
Support
Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees
Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues
Requirement Gathering:
Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements
Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes
Accountability and Working Relationships
Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team
Partners closely with CTO (hands on)
Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions
Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification
Working Environment and Hours:
Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred)
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones
Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business
Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work
Skills – Essential
C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API
Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms
Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset
TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management
Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC
Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts
CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management
Skills – Desirable
Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore
React Native and building mobile apps
Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows)
Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture
Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow)
Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones
Twilio API
Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms
Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API
Development Path
Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
04/06/2025
Full time
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer, you'll sit at the heart of our engineering function, shaping how the Valo comes together as a coherent, certifiable aircraft. You'll lead cross-functional efforts that define and integrate systems, working closely with safety, avionics, propulsion, and structures teams. This is a hands-on role for a systems thinker who thrives in complexity and is passionate about bringing innovative aircraft to life. What You'll Do Own and drive aircraft-level requirements, architecture, and verification activities across the full engineering lifecycle Lead the integration of cross-system technical solutions to ensure a certifiable and consistent aircraft design Coordinate system-level trade studies, interface management, and key configuration decisions Generate and review compliance evidence for certification, ensuring traceability and completeness Apply and promote Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices Collaborate with teams across safety, structures, propulsion, avionics, and software to ensure cohesive integration Support programme planning and identify blockers to keep engineering deliverables on track Mentor other engineers and promote systems engineering best practices across the organisation Participate actively in design reviews, programme reviews, and compliance reviews What You'll Bring A degree in a relevant engineering discipline Proven experience leading systems engineering for complex products, ideally at aircraft level A strong understanding of aircraft systems and system integration Skilled in requirements management, architecture definition, and verification planning Familiarity with ARP4754B and SC-VTOL or other certification frameworks Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills Experience with tools like DOORS, Jama, or Polarion Knowledge of MBSE tools such as System Composer or Enterprise Architect A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a collaborative approach to delivery Bonus if you have Experience in high-level aircraft design or the development of aircraft systems Hands-on experience in aircraft or UAS development and testing Experience certifying aerospace products Advanced MBSE tool expertise What can you expect from us? We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career. Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal. Our benefits Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials. 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell) 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it Breakfast on us, every day We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility. Disclaimer Statement We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.
13/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer, you'll sit at the heart of our engineering function, shaping how the Valo comes together as a coherent, certifiable aircraft. You'll lead cross-functional efforts that define and integrate systems, working closely with safety, avionics, propulsion, and structures teams. This is a hands-on role for a systems thinker who thrives in complexity and is passionate about bringing innovative aircraft to life. What You'll Do Own and drive aircraft-level requirements, architecture, and verification activities across the full engineering lifecycle Lead the integration of cross-system technical solutions to ensure a certifiable and consistent aircraft design Coordinate system-level trade studies, interface management, and key configuration decisions Generate and review compliance evidence for certification, ensuring traceability and completeness Apply and promote Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices Collaborate with teams across safety, structures, propulsion, avionics, and software to ensure cohesive integration Support programme planning and identify blockers to keep engineering deliverables on track Mentor other engineers and promote systems engineering best practices across the organisation Participate actively in design reviews, programme reviews, and compliance reviews What You'll Bring A degree in a relevant engineering discipline Proven experience leading systems engineering for complex products, ideally at aircraft level A strong understanding of aircraft systems and system integration Skilled in requirements management, architecture definition, and verification planning Familiarity with ARP4754B and SC-VTOL or other certification frameworks Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills Experience with tools like DOORS, Jama, or Polarion Knowledge of MBSE tools such as System Composer or Enterprise Architect A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a collaborative approach to delivery Bonus if you have Experience in high-level aircraft design or the development of aircraft systems Hands-on experience in aircraft or UAS development and testing Experience certifying aerospace products Advanced MBSE tool expertise What can you expect from us? We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career. Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal. Our benefits Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials. 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell) 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it Breakfast on us, every day We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility. Disclaimer Statement We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.
Job Title: Experienced WordPress Engineer Location: Truro, Cornwall (Remote) Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: Affinity is an award-winning, full-service, bespoke software development agency dedicated to solving digital problems for clients in both the public and private sectors. As a company, we are deeply technical and always flexible, with a core mission to deliver human-centered solutions to technical challenges. We work across the public sector, including central government, and enterprise-level private sector clients. We specialise in Discovery, Design, Development, Implementation, Data Integration and Migration, utilising open-source technologies including WordPress. We are committed to nurturing long-term relationships with our clients through quality-driven and cost-effective Support, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement. Please note that, due to the nature of this role and the fact that this company does not offer sponsorship, candidates require the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. About the Role: We are seeking a UK-based, experienced WordPress Developer with related AWS hosting experience who will bring energy and drive, to join our agile development team. Self-motivated and with a can-do attitude, they will be looked upon to use creative problem-solving, coupled with significant experience of working with WordPress. The successful person will be part of an agile development team, building and maintaining customer websites and digital services using WordPress, SQL and PHP, utilising various services and open source tools. They will support existing solutions and help continually improve them through work packages. They will be working on a number of high profile accounts, ensuring that everything is completed to the highest level including design patterns, web security, technical documentation and application performance. Custom plugin and theme development experience would be desirable, together with a strong working knowledge of Git. They will be decisive and a good communicator, and will be looked upon to lead by example and help support the less experienced members of the team. Key Responsibilities Include: Key role on wordpress software support, development and AWS hosting projects as well as research and testing as required. Attend project meetings as requested by the Delivery Manager or Senior Developer. Record time spent on each project on a day by day basis to the required level of detail. Remain current regarding changes in relevant technology and systems to ensure that technical knowledge is up to date. About you: Ideal candidates will have experience integrating WordPress, tuning and improving WordPress implementations and enjoy fast-paced, challenging and real-time problem solving. Ideal skills, not limited to: HTML5, CSS3, Sass (Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, etc.) PHP and SQL Strong ES6+ Javascript skills, including Node JS and React Custom WordPress theme and plugin development Responsive/mobile web development RESTful APIs Version control, particularly Git Docker and containerisation AWS core services, such as EC2, ECS/EKS, EFS, database, CloudFront, WAF, CloudWatch, ElastiCache, IAM, etc. Infrasructure-as-Code - ideally Terraform and CloudFormation Strong communication skills, including client facing Ability to work as a team and autonomously Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Commercially aware Useful experience for the role: Enterprise-level experience with either government or the private sector Continuous integration and deployment, incl. GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, etc. Non-AWS cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Benefits: We are a flat organisation and team members are rewarded for being great at what they do, not the seniority they have reached in the company. 1 day of extra holiday per year of employment, up to a maximum of 8 extra days. We accommodate flexible working when needed. Continuing professional development opportunities ranging from on-the-job training to formal qualifications and certifications. Access to a professional and life coach where appropriate. We are an Investors In People and Living Wage accredited employer. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Front End Developer, Back End Developer, PHP Developer, Web Developer, SQL Developer, Javascript Developer, Git, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, React, Gutenberg, AWS, Docker, Vagrant may also be considered for this role.
13/03/2026
Full time
Job Title: Experienced WordPress Engineer Location: Truro, Cornwall (Remote) Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: Affinity is an award-winning, full-service, bespoke software development agency dedicated to solving digital problems for clients in both the public and private sectors. As a company, we are deeply technical and always flexible, with a core mission to deliver human-centered solutions to technical challenges. We work across the public sector, including central government, and enterprise-level private sector clients. We specialise in Discovery, Design, Development, Implementation, Data Integration and Migration, utilising open-source technologies including WordPress. We are committed to nurturing long-term relationships with our clients through quality-driven and cost-effective Support, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement. Please note that, due to the nature of this role and the fact that this company does not offer sponsorship, candidates require the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. About the Role: We are seeking a UK-based, experienced WordPress Developer with related AWS hosting experience who will bring energy and drive, to join our agile development team. Self-motivated and with a can-do attitude, they will be looked upon to use creative problem-solving, coupled with significant experience of working with WordPress. The successful person will be part of an agile development team, building and maintaining customer websites and digital services using WordPress, SQL and PHP, utilising various services and open source tools. They will support existing solutions and help continually improve them through work packages. They will be working on a number of high profile accounts, ensuring that everything is completed to the highest level including design patterns, web security, technical documentation and application performance. Custom plugin and theme development experience would be desirable, together with a strong working knowledge of Git. They will be decisive and a good communicator, and will be looked upon to lead by example and help support the less experienced members of the team. Key Responsibilities Include: Key role on wordpress software support, development and AWS hosting projects as well as research and testing as required. Attend project meetings as requested by the Delivery Manager or Senior Developer. Record time spent on each project on a day by day basis to the required level of detail. Remain current regarding changes in relevant technology and systems to ensure that technical knowledge is up to date. About you: Ideal candidates will have experience integrating WordPress, tuning and improving WordPress implementations and enjoy fast-paced, challenging and real-time problem solving. Ideal skills, not limited to: HTML5, CSS3, Sass (Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, etc.) PHP and SQL Strong ES6+ Javascript skills, including Node JS and React Custom WordPress theme and plugin development Responsive/mobile web development RESTful APIs Version control, particularly Git Docker and containerisation AWS core services, such as EC2, ECS/EKS, EFS, database, CloudFront, WAF, CloudWatch, ElastiCache, IAM, etc. Infrasructure-as-Code - ideally Terraform and CloudFormation Strong communication skills, including client facing Ability to work as a team and autonomously Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Commercially aware Useful experience for the role: Enterprise-level experience with either government or the private sector Continuous integration and deployment, incl. GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, etc. Non-AWS cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Benefits: We are a flat organisation and team members are rewarded for being great at what they do, not the seniority they have reached in the company. 1 day of extra holiday per year of employment, up to a maximum of 8 extra days. We accommodate flexible working when needed. Continuing professional development opportunities ranging from on-the-job training to formal qualifications and certifications. Access to a professional and life coach where appropriate. We are an Investors In People and Living Wage accredited employer. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Front End Developer, Back End Developer, PHP Developer, Web Developer, SQL Developer, Javascript Developer, Git, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, React, Gutenberg, AWS, Docker, Vagrant may also be considered for this role.
Electro-Optical / Optical Systems Engineer Advanced Engineering & Defence Technology South East England, Kent region Salary: £Competitive DOE + bonus & benefits A specialist engineering organisation developing advanced sensing, optical, and laser systems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. This role is ideal for candidates with expertise in electro-optical (EO) systems, laser design, optical sensors, and integrated system development . You will lead the design, integration, and testing of optical, laser, and sensor systems across complex electro-mechanical products, supporting projects from concept through to customer delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead multidisciplinary projects involving optical, laser, and electro-optical sensor technologies Capture stakeholder requirements and translate them into system specifications Develop system and sub-system requirements and define functional performance Evaluate and down-select system solutions, including optical and sensor components Manage technical risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle Plan and conduct verification, validation, and formal qualification of systems Support integration, production, and customer acceptance activities Attend customer and supplier visits as required (full UK driving licence needed) Experience & Skills Degree in Engineering or related discipline; post-graduate experience preferred Background in optical, electro-optical, or laser systems Experience in full product lifecycle: concept, design, integration, test, and production Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, control, and software interfaces in system design Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, Mil-Specs, or Defence Standards desirable Skilled in risk analysis methods (FMEA, FTA) and reliability prediction Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills Personal Attributes Positive can do attitude, motivated and accountable Flexible and adaptable to project needs Customer and quality-focused, solution-oriented Standout Benefits Profit-related bonus scheme 9-day fortnight working pattern Hybrid working (role dependent) Private healthcare plan Security Requirement Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level).
13/03/2026
Full time
Electro-Optical / Optical Systems Engineer Advanced Engineering & Defence Technology South East England, Kent region Salary: £Competitive DOE + bonus & benefits A specialist engineering organisation developing advanced sensing, optical, and laser systems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. This role is ideal for candidates with expertise in electro-optical (EO) systems, laser design, optical sensors, and integrated system development . You will lead the design, integration, and testing of optical, laser, and sensor systems across complex electro-mechanical products, supporting projects from concept through to customer delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead multidisciplinary projects involving optical, laser, and electro-optical sensor technologies Capture stakeholder requirements and translate them into system specifications Develop system and sub-system requirements and define functional performance Evaluate and down-select system solutions, including optical and sensor components Manage technical risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle Plan and conduct verification, validation, and formal qualification of systems Support integration, production, and customer acceptance activities Attend customer and supplier visits as required (full UK driving licence needed) Experience & Skills Degree in Engineering or related discipline; post-graduate experience preferred Background in optical, electro-optical, or laser systems Experience in full product lifecycle: concept, design, integration, test, and production Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, control, and software interfaces in system design Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, Mil-Specs, or Defence Standards desirable Skilled in risk analysis methods (FMEA, FTA) and reliability prediction Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills Personal Attributes Positive can do attitude, motivated and accountable Flexible and adaptable to project needs Customer and quality-focused, solution-oriented Standout Benefits Profit-related bonus scheme 9-day fortnight working pattern Hybrid working (role dependent) Private healthcare plan Security Requirement Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level).
Job Title: Software Engineer (Python/AWS) Location: Remote (Quarterly planning sessions in Bristol) Remuneration: 600 per day (via Umbrella) Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months Responsibilities: Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge? Our client is looking for two talented Software Engineers to join their innovative team! You'll be at the forefront of transforming existing on-premise tools to AWS cloud, ensuring that scalability, reliability, and security are at the heart of everything you do. Here's what you'll be diving into: Design, Build, and Deploy: Create high-performance, scalable software that aligns with our long-term operational goals. Develop Python Services: Maintain and enhance Python-based services optimized for AWS cloud environments. Lead Migration Efforts: Spearhead the migration of legacy tools into AWS, ensuring minimal disruption and enhanced performance. Automated Testing: Implement TDD and automated testing to uphold high-quality standards. Monitor and Analyze: Enhance performance and reliability across distributed systems to ensure operational efficiency. Build Automation Solutions: Develop CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and deployments to streamline processes. Security Practices: Uphold robust security measures including data encryption and access control. Troubleshoot Complex Issues: Own root cause analysis to ensure long-term stability of systems. Collaborate and Guide: Work closely with cross-functional teams and support third-party partners in maintaining quality standards. Champion Agile Practices: Promote Scrum methodologies and drive continuous improvement within the team. Required Skills & Experience: We are looking for candidates who are not only skilled but also passionate about technology! You'll need: Strong Python engineering capabilities (senior preferred; solid mid-level considered). Deep hands-on AWS experience (core services, serverless, compute, networking). Proven experience in migrating or modernizing legacy systems into cloud environments. Proficiency in test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks. Familiarity with Agile delivery, especially Scrum methodologies. A solid foundation in distributed systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Strong understanding of security practices and compliance frameworks (ISO27001, GDPR). Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Splunk). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Clear communication skills to convey technical concepts effectively. Nice-to-Have: Experience with other cloud providers (Azure, GCP). Scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell. Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes). Soft Skills: We value a proactive and collaborative mindset! The ideal candidates should be: Delivery-focused and able to work autonomously in a remote-first environment. Creative problem solvers who can navigate complexity with ease. Committed to continuous learning and personal development. If you're ready to embark on this exhilarating journey and make a significant impact, apply now! Join us in shaping the future of software engineering! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities , and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
13/03/2026
Contractor
Job Title: Software Engineer (Python/AWS) Location: Remote (Quarterly planning sessions in Bristol) Remuneration: 600 per day (via Umbrella) Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months Responsibilities: Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge? Our client is looking for two talented Software Engineers to join their innovative team! You'll be at the forefront of transforming existing on-premise tools to AWS cloud, ensuring that scalability, reliability, and security are at the heart of everything you do. Here's what you'll be diving into: Design, Build, and Deploy: Create high-performance, scalable software that aligns with our long-term operational goals. Develop Python Services: Maintain and enhance Python-based services optimized for AWS cloud environments. Lead Migration Efforts: Spearhead the migration of legacy tools into AWS, ensuring minimal disruption and enhanced performance. Automated Testing: Implement TDD and automated testing to uphold high-quality standards. Monitor and Analyze: Enhance performance and reliability across distributed systems to ensure operational efficiency. Build Automation Solutions: Develop CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and deployments to streamline processes. Security Practices: Uphold robust security measures including data encryption and access control. Troubleshoot Complex Issues: Own root cause analysis to ensure long-term stability of systems. Collaborate and Guide: Work closely with cross-functional teams and support third-party partners in maintaining quality standards. Champion Agile Practices: Promote Scrum methodologies and drive continuous improvement within the team. Required Skills & Experience: We are looking for candidates who are not only skilled but also passionate about technology! You'll need: Strong Python engineering capabilities (senior preferred; solid mid-level considered). Deep hands-on AWS experience (core services, serverless, compute, networking). Proven experience in migrating or modernizing legacy systems into cloud environments. Proficiency in test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks. Familiarity with Agile delivery, especially Scrum methodologies. A solid foundation in distributed systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Strong understanding of security practices and compliance frameworks (ISO27001, GDPR). Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Splunk). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Clear communication skills to convey technical concepts effectively. Nice-to-Have: Experience with other cloud providers (Azure, GCP). Scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell. Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes). Soft Skills: We value a proactive and collaborative mindset! The ideal candidates should be: Delivery-focused and able to work autonomously in a remote-first environment. Creative problem solvers who can navigate complexity with ease. Committed to continuous learning and personal development. If you're ready to embark on this exhilarating journey and make a significant impact, apply now! Join us in shaping the future of software engineering! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities , and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Junior .NET Developer Hybrid / Reading 30k to 40k Purpose of the Role The Junior .NET Developer will support the development and maintenance of software applications within a collaborative engineering team. Working under the guidance of more experienced developers, the role will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of software components while developing technical expertise and professional skills. The successful candidate will apply agreed development standards, tools, and practices while assisting in the design and implementation of software solutions. This role provides an opportunity to develop practical experience across the full software development lifecycle and contribute to the delivery of reliable, high-quality applications. Key Responsibilities Assist in the development and enhancement of software applications and components using .NET technologies. Contribute to the maintenance and support of existing systems, including assisting with bug investigation and resolution. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in line with established coding standards. Work with senior developers to implement application features and enhancements. Use source control systems and branching strategies in line with team practices. Support the documentation of technical designs and development work across the software development lifecycle. Participate in code reviews and team collaboration activities to support quality and knowledge sharing. Assist in testing and validating software functionality to ensure reliability and performance. Contribute to team discussions and Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Essential Working knowledge of Microsoft .NET and C#. Familiarity with .NET Core / .NET development. Basic understanding of relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB. Exposure to version control systems and collaborative development workflows (e.g., Git). Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle. Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a development team. Desirable Exposure to containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker). Awareness of message queue technologies such as RabbitMQ. Familiarity with Azure DevOps for work management or source control. Some experience or interest in Python, C++, image processing, or geospatial calculations. Exposure to Linux environments. Understanding of Agile development practices.
13/03/2026
Full time
Junior .NET Developer Hybrid / Reading 30k to 40k Purpose of the Role The Junior .NET Developer will support the development and maintenance of software applications within a collaborative engineering team. Working under the guidance of more experienced developers, the role will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of software components while developing technical expertise and professional skills. The successful candidate will apply agreed development standards, tools, and practices while assisting in the design and implementation of software solutions. This role provides an opportunity to develop practical experience across the full software development lifecycle and contribute to the delivery of reliable, high-quality applications. Key Responsibilities Assist in the development and enhancement of software applications and components using .NET technologies. Contribute to the maintenance and support of existing systems, including assisting with bug investigation and resolution. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in line with established coding standards. Work with senior developers to implement application features and enhancements. Use source control systems and branching strategies in line with team practices. Support the documentation of technical designs and development work across the software development lifecycle. Participate in code reviews and team collaboration activities to support quality and knowledge sharing. Assist in testing and validating software functionality to ensure reliability and performance. Contribute to team discussions and Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Essential Working knowledge of Microsoft .NET and C#. Familiarity with .NET Core / .NET development. Basic understanding of relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB. Exposure to version control systems and collaborative development workflows (e.g., Git). Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle. Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a development team. Desirable Exposure to containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker). Awareness of message queue technologies such as RabbitMQ. Familiarity with Azure DevOps for work management or source control. Some experience or interest in Python, C++, image processing, or geospatial calculations. Exposure to Linux environments. Understanding of Agile development practices.
Senior Python Developer Duration: 14 Months Location: London, UK (3 days in office) Active SC Clearance required Inside IR35 - Umbrella only About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our cutting-edge Azure Databricks platform for economic data. This platform is critical for our Monetary Analysis, Forecasting, and Modelling activities. The Senior Developer will be responsible for both front-end and back-end development, with a focus on Python, including the challenging but rewarding task of reverse engineering an existing codebase to integrate new features and improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of software development principles, experience with various programming languages and frameworks, and a passion for building high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software. Drive the development of MVPs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Key Responsibilities: Full-Stack Development: Contribute to both front-end and back-end development of applications and APIs interacting with the Azure Databricks platform. Develop user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and ensure a seamless user experience. Develop robust and efficient back-end services and APIs using Python. Python Development: Develop and maintain Python code for data processing, API development, and integration with the Azure Databricks environment. Utilise relevant Python libraries and frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, Pandas, NumPy). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and enhance banking applications Work closely with UI/UX Designers to integrate visualizations seamlessly into web applications or other platforms Work on data interfaces to connect various systems within the bank. Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. .NET Development (Optional): Develop and maintain .NET code for back-end services, APIs, and integrations with other systems. Utilise relevant .NET frameworks and technologies (e.g., ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework). Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. Reverse Engineering: Analyse and understand existing codebases (potentially Python) to identify areas for improvement, bug fixes, and new feature implementation. Document findings and create clear specifications for changes. Implement changes while maintaining the stability and functionality of the existing system. Join us to work on impactful projects, utilise cutting-edge tech, and be part of a collaborative team shaping public sector innovation. Apply now to make a difference!
13/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Python Developer Duration: 14 Months Location: London, UK (3 days in office) Active SC Clearance required Inside IR35 - Umbrella only About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our cutting-edge Azure Databricks platform for economic data. This platform is critical for our Monetary Analysis, Forecasting, and Modelling activities. The Senior Developer will be responsible for both front-end and back-end development, with a focus on Python, including the challenging but rewarding task of reverse engineering an existing codebase to integrate new features and improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of software development principles, experience with various programming languages and frameworks, and a passion for building high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software. Drive the development of MVPs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Key Responsibilities: Full-Stack Development: Contribute to both front-end and back-end development of applications and APIs interacting with the Azure Databricks platform. Develop user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and ensure a seamless user experience. Develop robust and efficient back-end services and APIs using Python. Python Development: Develop and maintain Python code for data processing, API development, and integration with the Azure Databricks environment. Utilise relevant Python libraries and frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, Pandas, NumPy). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and enhance banking applications Work closely with UI/UX Designers to integrate visualizations seamlessly into web applications or other platforms Work on data interfaces to connect various systems within the bank. Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. .NET Development (Optional): Develop and maintain .NET code for back-end services, APIs, and integrations with other systems. Utilise relevant .NET frameworks and technologies (e.g., ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework). Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. Reverse Engineering: Analyse and understand existing codebases (potentially Python) to identify areas for improvement, bug fixes, and new feature implementation. Document findings and create clear specifications for changes. Implement changes while maintaining the stability and functionality of the existing system. Join us to work on impactful projects, utilise cutting-edge tech, and be part of a collaborative team shaping public sector innovation. Apply now to make a difference!
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Chetwynd Aston, Shropshire
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in an innovative and forward-thinking environment? This is your chance to join a company that is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and connected device solutions used in the agricultural sector. As an IoT Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of embedded systems, working on exciting projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. If you're passionate about creating secure, high-performance software solutions for IoT devices, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. What You Will Do: - Develop and maintain embedded software for connected devices, ensuring high reliability and performance. - Design and implement secure over-the-air (OTA) update systems, including secure workflows, encryption, and certificate management. - Integrate embedded systems with cloud platforms such as AWS IoT for software distribution and device management. - Implement secure communication protocols like TLS, HTTPS, and MQTT for seamless device-cloud interactions. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security and performance standards. - Troubleshoot and resolve issues in embedded systems and OTA mechanisms with a focus on system reliability. What You Will Bring: - Proven experience in embedded C/C++ software development for embedded systems. - Understanding of Linux-based systems, RTOS, and ARM microcontroller environments. - Knowledge of secure coding practices, including encryption, certificate management, and PKI. - Familiarity with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTPS, and MQTT. - Experience with cloud platforms like AWS IoT or Azure IoT, and a passion for creating innovative IoT solutions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of a company that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration. The company is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that advance the IoT and embedded systems industry, making this an ideal role for a motivated and skilled professional looking to make a real impact. Location: This role is an onsite position based in Newport, Shropshire. The position is commutable from Telford, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Stoke, Wolverhampton and Cannock Interested?: If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, don't wait! Apply now to become an IoT Embedded Software Engineer and take your expertise to a company where your skills and ideas will truly shine. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
13/03/2026
Full time
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in an innovative and forward-thinking environment? This is your chance to join a company that is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and connected device solutions used in the agricultural sector. As an IoT Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of embedded systems, working on exciting projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. If you're passionate about creating secure, high-performance software solutions for IoT devices, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. What You Will Do: - Develop and maintain embedded software for connected devices, ensuring high reliability and performance. - Design and implement secure over-the-air (OTA) update systems, including secure workflows, encryption, and certificate management. - Integrate embedded systems with cloud platforms such as AWS IoT for software distribution and device management. - Implement secure communication protocols like TLS, HTTPS, and MQTT for seamless device-cloud interactions. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security and performance standards. - Troubleshoot and resolve issues in embedded systems and OTA mechanisms with a focus on system reliability. What You Will Bring: - Proven experience in embedded C/C++ software development for embedded systems. - Understanding of Linux-based systems, RTOS, and ARM microcontroller environments. - Knowledge of secure coding practices, including encryption, certificate management, and PKI. - Familiarity with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTPS, and MQTT. - Experience with cloud platforms like AWS IoT or Azure IoT, and a passion for creating innovative IoT solutions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of a company that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration. The company is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that advance the IoT and embedded systems industry, making this an ideal role for a motivated and skilled professional looking to make a real impact. Location: This role is an onsite position based in Newport, Shropshire. The position is commutable from Telford, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Stoke, Wolverhampton and Cannock Interested?: If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, don't wait! Apply now to become an IoT Embedded Software Engineer and take your expertise to a company where your skills and ideas will truly shine. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Firmware Engineer Salary: £50,000.00 to £60,000.00 Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Firmware Engineer, you will: Test software: Ensuring comprehensive automated test coverage of your code, writing automated tests, GUIs, and utility apps in languages such as Python and C#. Libraries and apps: Creating software libraries and demo apps in C-compatible languages such as C#, C++, or Rust to control our firmware subsystems. Technical strategy: Executing and collaborating on our strategy for highly reliable, mission-critical hardware and firmware. Validation and debugging: Implementing and improving our device test plans, debugging, and validating upcoming firmware and software. Quality assurance: Promptly analysing and correcting quality issues. Project management: Taking ownership of firmware and software projects from start to finish. Firmware and Software Development: Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux. Applying best practices in embedded software architecture and testing. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 4+ years of experience in software development in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Rust. 4+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. Strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. An understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics. A collaborative and supportive team player contributing actively to shared goals and supporting colleagues across disciplines. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. About Smartbox At Smartbox, we're proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Our innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Our values passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change resonate in everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on our technology for effective communication. Our Commitment to Sustainability At Smartbox, we not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. We aim to minimise our carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining us, you'll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while actively supporting our sustainability efforts. Our D&I Commitments At Smartbox, we prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our work environment. Here's how we do it: Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with us. We believe in adding to our culture, not just fitting in. Our diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers. Rewards and Benefits Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Ready to Make a Difference Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try to recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.
13/03/2026
Full time
Firmware Engineer Salary: £50,000.00 to £60,000.00 Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Firmware Engineer, you will: Test software: Ensuring comprehensive automated test coverage of your code, writing automated tests, GUIs, and utility apps in languages such as Python and C#. Libraries and apps: Creating software libraries and demo apps in C-compatible languages such as C#, C++, or Rust to control our firmware subsystems. Technical strategy: Executing and collaborating on our strategy for highly reliable, mission-critical hardware and firmware. Validation and debugging: Implementing and improving our device test plans, debugging, and validating upcoming firmware and software. Quality assurance: Promptly analysing and correcting quality issues. Project management: Taking ownership of firmware and software projects from start to finish. Firmware and Software Development: Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux. Applying best practices in embedded software architecture and testing. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 4+ years of experience in software development in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Rust. 4+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. Strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. An understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics. A collaborative and supportive team player contributing actively to shared goals and supporting colleagues across disciplines. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. About Smartbox At Smartbox, we're proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Our innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Our values passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change resonate in everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on our technology for effective communication. Our Commitment to Sustainability At Smartbox, we not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. We aim to minimise our carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining us, you'll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while actively supporting our sustainability efforts. Our D&I Commitments At Smartbox, we prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our work environment. Here's how we do it: Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with us. We believe in adding to our culture, not just fitting in. Our diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers. Rewards and Benefits Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Ready to Make a Difference Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try to recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.
About Us DTC A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire. We specialise in the research and development of wireless and critical RF communication systems. Our Engineers work at the edge of what is scientifically possible, developing secure, high reliability systems used in real world, mission critical environments. Our technology is deployed nationwide by UK law enforcement and internationally across military, defence and government markets, enabling secure video, data and communications across complex networked environments. About the Role At DTC, our Software Engineers enjoy a varied role with a steady stream of challenging projects to work on. As a Senior Software Engineer within our Applications Team, you will lead the design, development and maintenance of complex desktop and mobile applications that underpin our product portfolio across multiple sectors. You will work across the full product lifecycle, shaping requirements, defining scalable architectures, and delivering secure, high integrity software used in operational environments. The role combines enhancement of established, nationally deployed platforms with the development of new products and capabilities, particularly within emerging military applications. You will develop in modern C++ and Qt across multiple platforms, collaborate closely with embedded, hardware and RF engineers, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence through code reviews, mentoring and continuous improvement. This is a hands on, engineering led role based on site in Whiteley, working within the Applications Team and closely with the Embedded and Hardware Team. Informal flexibility is available, but regular on-site presence is essential. What We re Looking For Strong proficiency in modern C++ and Qt Experience developing secure, high integrity application software Multi-platform experience across desktop and mobile environments Experience with IP networking, secure communications and database technologies Confidence working within complex, hardware integrated systems Experience within defence, military, video or networked communication environments would be highly beneficial Why Work at DTC We celebrate and recognise success, take pride in our culture, and enjoy working alongside highly skilled colleagues on technology that has genuine operational impact. You will work on secure systems that are nationally deployed, safety critical and used in real world scenarios, while helping shape the next generation of applications within our growing portfolio Interested in finding out more? Click apply today and we will contact suitable candidates for an informal discussion. Successful applicants will need to be willing and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
13/03/2026
Full time
About Us DTC A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire. We specialise in the research and development of wireless and critical RF communication systems. Our Engineers work at the edge of what is scientifically possible, developing secure, high reliability systems used in real world, mission critical environments. Our technology is deployed nationwide by UK law enforcement and internationally across military, defence and government markets, enabling secure video, data and communications across complex networked environments. About the Role At DTC, our Software Engineers enjoy a varied role with a steady stream of challenging projects to work on. As a Senior Software Engineer within our Applications Team, you will lead the design, development and maintenance of complex desktop and mobile applications that underpin our product portfolio across multiple sectors. You will work across the full product lifecycle, shaping requirements, defining scalable architectures, and delivering secure, high integrity software used in operational environments. The role combines enhancement of established, nationally deployed platforms with the development of new products and capabilities, particularly within emerging military applications. You will develop in modern C++ and Qt across multiple platforms, collaborate closely with embedded, hardware and RF engineers, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence through code reviews, mentoring and continuous improvement. This is a hands on, engineering led role based on site in Whiteley, working within the Applications Team and closely with the Embedded and Hardware Team. Informal flexibility is available, but regular on-site presence is essential. What We re Looking For Strong proficiency in modern C++ and Qt Experience developing secure, high integrity application software Multi-platform experience across desktop and mobile environments Experience with IP networking, secure communications and database technologies Confidence working within complex, hardware integrated systems Experience within defence, military, video or networked communication environments would be highly beneficial Why Work at DTC We celebrate and recognise success, take pride in our culture, and enjoy working alongside highly skilled colleagues on technology that has genuine operational impact. You will work on secure systems that are nationally deployed, safety critical and used in real world scenarios, while helping shape the next generation of applications within our growing portfolio Interested in finding out more? Click apply today and we will contact suitable candidates for an informal discussion. Successful applicants will need to be willing and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
We're looking for a Azure Platform Engineer to join a growing team supporting a large-scale SaaS platform. This role focuses on improving reliability, scalability, and performance while helping drive a major cloud-native transition to Azure and Kubernetes. You will work closely with engineering teams to modernise infrastructure, automate operations, and ensure highly observable and resilient systems in a production environment handling sensitive data. This role is suited to engineers who have built platforms and developer infrastructure and who enjoy solving complex technical problems in production environments. Key Responsibilities Design and build platform capabilities on Azure and Kubernetes Support cloud migration and containerisation initiatives Improve reliability, observability, and platform performance Automate infrastructure using Pulumi and Ansible Work closely with engineering teams to improve deployment, monitoring, and operational tooling Participate in incident response and post-incident reviews Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team Required Experience Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience running production workloads Commercial experience working with Microsoft Azure Experience building or developing internal platforms Strong troubleshooting skills in distributed systems Linux administration and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus or Grafana Infrastructure as Code experience (Pulumi preferred) Desirable Software development background (C#, Go, TypeScript, Python) Experience with Ansible Go development experience Experience in regulated environments Familiarity with Windows / IIS environments Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
13/03/2026
Full time
We're looking for a Azure Platform Engineer to join a growing team supporting a large-scale SaaS platform. This role focuses on improving reliability, scalability, and performance while helping drive a major cloud-native transition to Azure and Kubernetes. You will work closely with engineering teams to modernise infrastructure, automate operations, and ensure highly observable and resilient systems in a production environment handling sensitive data. This role is suited to engineers who have built platforms and developer infrastructure and who enjoy solving complex technical problems in production environments. Key Responsibilities Design and build platform capabilities on Azure and Kubernetes Support cloud migration and containerisation initiatives Improve reliability, observability, and platform performance Automate infrastructure using Pulumi and Ansible Work closely with engineering teams to improve deployment, monitoring, and operational tooling Participate in incident response and post-incident reviews Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team Required Experience Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience running production workloads Commercial experience working with Microsoft Azure Experience building or developing internal platforms Strong troubleshooting skills in distributed systems Linux administration and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus or Grafana Infrastructure as Code experience (Pulumi preferred) Desirable Software development background (C#, Go, TypeScript, Python) Experience with Ansible Go development experience Experience in regulated environments Familiarity with Windows / IIS environments Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes About You You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams. Essential experience and skills: Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure High proficiency in at least two of the following: Docker (AWS ECS) Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK Nagios Windows Server (IIS) Linux Microsoft SQL Server Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls) x86 server hardware Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Experience managing or contributing to complex technical projects Desirable experience: Familiarity with Cloudflare Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
13/03/2026
Full time
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes About You You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams. Essential experience and skills: Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure High proficiency in at least two of the following: Docker (AWS ECS) Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK Nagios Windows Server (IIS) Linux Microsoft SQL Server Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls) x86 server hardware Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Experience managing or contributing to complex technical projects Desirable experience: Familiarity with Cloudflare Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Software Engineer (DevSecOps) Contract | Inside IR35 | Up to £580/day | Full-time | North Yorkshire (1 day per week on-site, increasing from September) You will join a global IT consultancy delivering digital transformation to a well-established financial services organisation. You will be an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong DevSecOps background to join an engineering enablement function on an initial contract running to the end of December 2026. This is a hands-on role at the centre of modernising how software is built, delivered, and operated. You will work within a squad environment, driving adoption of Golden Path patterns, progressive delivery practices, and secure-by-design principles - with a clear focus on measurable outcomes. The role You will take ownership of the full delivery life cycle: from pipeline design and environment architecture through to release-linked observability and incident readiness. Day to day, you can expect to be shipping small, frequent changes using trunk-based development and feature flags, embedding security and quality gates directly into CI, and working with colleagues across Release, QE, and Environments to ensure every deployment is traceable, auditable, and safe. Alongside the technical work, you will mentor engineers, contribute to communities of practice, and help the wider team move faster without sacrificing resilience. What you will bring Advanced CI/CD experience, including progressive delivery techniques such as canary releases, blue/green deployments, and automated rollback Solid grasp of secure-by-design practices: SAST, SCA, DAST, IaC scanning, SBOM, WAF configuration, and pipeline attestations Experience building and managing ephemeral, production-like environments with data-on-demand capability Strong observability skills - tracing, metrics, logs, SLO/error budget management, and deployment annotations Familiarity with DORA metrics and a track record of removing flow constraints at squad level Confidence with shift-left testing: contract, performance, resilience, and security tests in CI Proficiency in at least one modern language/runtime and cloud-native architecture The detail Contract to 31 December 2026 Rate: up to £580 per day, inside IR35 One day per week on-site in North Yorkshire, with travel expected to increase from September BPSS clearance required prior to start
13/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Software Engineer (DevSecOps) Contract | Inside IR35 | Up to £580/day | Full-time | North Yorkshire (1 day per week on-site, increasing from September) You will join a global IT consultancy delivering digital transformation to a well-established financial services organisation. You will be an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong DevSecOps background to join an engineering enablement function on an initial contract running to the end of December 2026. This is a hands-on role at the centre of modernising how software is built, delivered, and operated. You will work within a squad environment, driving adoption of Golden Path patterns, progressive delivery practices, and secure-by-design principles - with a clear focus on measurable outcomes. The role You will take ownership of the full delivery life cycle: from pipeline design and environment architecture through to release-linked observability and incident readiness. Day to day, you can expect to be shipping small, frequent changes using trunk-based development and feature flags, embedding security and quality gates directly into CI, and working with colleagues across Release, QE, and Environments to ensure every deployment is traceable, auditable, and safe. Alongside the technical work, you will mentor engineers, contribute to communities of practice, and help the wider team move faster without sacrificing resilience. What you will bring Advanced CI/CD experience, including progressive delivery techniques such as canary releases, blue/green deployments, and automated rollback Solid grasp of secure-by-design practices: SAST, SCA, DAST, IaC scanning, SBOM, WAF configuration, and pipeline attestations Experience building and managing ephemeral, production-like environments with data-on-demand capability Strong observability skills - tracing, metrics, logs, SLO/error budget management, and deployment annotations Familiarity with DORA metrics and a track record of removing flow constraints at squad level Confidence with shift-left testing: contract, performance, resilience, and security tests in CI Proficiency in at least one modern language/runtime and cloud-native architecture The detail Contract to 31 December 2026 Rate: up to £580 per day, inside IR35 One day per week on-site in North Yorkshire, with travel expected to increase from September BPSS clearance required prior to start
Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.
13/03/2026
Full time
Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.
Software & Embedded Systems Engineer Advanced Engineering & Defence Technology South East England, Kent region A specialist engineering organisation is looking for a skilled Software & Embedded Systems Engineer to join their technical team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and testing software and firmware for complex engineered products. Key Responsibilities Develop embedded and application software in line with design specifications Produce and maintain technical documentation, including manuals, specifications, and test plans Translate conceptual design requirements into practical software solutions Support the verification and validation of software systems Work with project teams to ensure timely delivery within budget Follow ISO 9001:2015 processes and quality standards Experience & Skills Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field Strong experience in C# .NET application development C/C++ experience desirable; Android (Xamarin) advantageous Full software lifecycle experience: design, development, testing, and maintenance Knowledge of UML or other structured design methodologies Ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Benefits Profit-related bonus scheme 9-day fortnight working pattern Hybrid working (role dependent) Private healthcare plan Security Requirement: Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level).
13/03/2026
Full time
Software & Embedded Systems Engineer Advanced Engineering & Defence Technology South East England, Kent region A specialist engineering organisation is looking for a skilled Software & Embedded Systems Engineer to join their technical team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and testing software and firmware for complex engineered products. Key Responsibilities Develop embedded and application software in line with design specifications Produce and maintain technical documentation, including manuals, specifications, and test plans Translate conceptual design requirements into practical software solutions Support the verification and validation of software systems Work with project teams to ensure timely delivery within budget Follow ISO 9001:2015 processes and quality standards Experience & Skills Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field Strong experience in C# .NET application development C/C++ experience desirable; Android (Xamarin) advantageous Full software lifecycle experience: design, development, testing, and maintenance Knowledge of UML or other structured design methodologies Ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Benefits Profit-related bonus scheme 9-day fortnight working pattern Hybrid working (role dependent) Private healthcare plan Security Requirement: Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level).
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Could you be our Embedded Software Design Engineer in Mansfield we re looking for at Alstom? Your future role Take on a new challenge in Mansfield and apply your Software Design Engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You ll report to the Head of Engineering and work alongside a dedicated and passionate Services team in Alstom UK&I. Day-to-day, you ll deliver cost efficient embedded software designs in-line with budget levels. We ll look to you to the following: To provide embedded software designs for a range of electronics systems which will be project specific and scheduled to meet agreed customer deadlines. Deliver high standards of embedded software design in terms of performance, reliability, right first time quality, cost, innovation and service level. Ensure all software designs are fully compliant with latest industry specific and EU regulations. Responsibility for embedded software design for a range of systems inline with project specific requirements and to the correct quality/design standards. To ensure innovative/best practice embedded software standards are adopted & continuously improved. To ensure full compliance with design, quality and Health & Safety Regulations. Reporting of Quality, HSE or HR issues to the Engineering Manager on a timely basis. All about you We value passion and attitude over experience. That s why we don t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: Substantial embedded software design experience within a relevant electronics business. Knowledge of rail industry and associated standards would be advantageous. Education in Software Engineering or related subject to Degree level or equivalent level. The individual must be a driven , well disciplined, logical thinking, self motivated, team player, able to communicate at all levels and above all be highly innovative in delivering high standards in embedded software engineering design. Excellent standards in relation to technical ability, innovation, organisational skills, Health & Safety, problem solving and continuous improvement. A high level of customer focus is critical. 100% compliance with latest design, quality & HSE regulations. Delivery to agreed/planned timescales, cost constraints & quality standards. A good understanding of embedded software design including: C/C++,C#, Visual Studio, CE 5.0 & CE6.0, .NET, MFC, Visual Basic, ARM9, 8051, PIC, X86, SQL, Assembler, RTOS. Web application design (Typescript/Javascript/HTML/CSS) desirable. Fault Analysis, Unit & Integration Testing, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Testing and Commissioning. Test procedures and methods, change control and version control. Things you ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You ll also: Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues Contribute to innovative projects Utilise our agile working environment Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical) Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle You don t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you ll be proud. If you re up for the challenge, we d love to hear from you!
13/03/2026
Full time
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Could you be our Embedded Software Design Engineer in Mansfield we re looking for at Alstom? Your future role Take on a new challenge in Mansfield and apply your Software Design Engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You ll report to the Head of Engineering and work alongside a dedicated and passionate Services team in Alstom UK&I. Day-to-day, you ll deliver cost efficient embedded software designs in-line with budget levels. We ll look to you to the following: To provide embedded software designs for a range of electronics systems which will be project specific and scheduled to meet agreed customer deadlines. Deliver high standards of embedded software design in terms of performance, reliability, right first time quality, cost, innovation and service level. Ensure all software designs are fully compliant with latest industry specific and EU regulations. Responsibility for embedded software design for a range of systems inline with project specific requirements and to the correct quality/design standards. To ensure innovative/best practice embedded software standards are adopted & continuously improved. To ensure full compliance with design, quality and Health & Safety Regulations. Reporting of Quality, HSE or HR issues to the Engineering Manager on a timely basis. All about you We value passion and attitude over experience. That s why we don t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: Substantial embedded software design experience within a relevant electronics business. Knowledge of rail industry and associated standards would be advantageous. Education in Software Engineering or related subject to Degree level or equivalent level. The individual must be a driven , well disciplined, logical thinking, self motivated, team player, able to communicate at all levels and above all be highly innovative in delivering high standards in embedded software engineering design. Excellent standards in relation to technical ability, innovation, organisational skills, Health & Safety, problem solving and continuous improvement. A high level of customer focus is critical. 100% compliance with latest design, quality & HSE regulations. Delivery to agreed/planned timescales, cost constraints & quality standards. A good understanding of embedded software design including: C/C++,C#, Visual Studio, CE 5.0 & CE6.0, .NET, MFC, Visual Basic, ARM9, 8051, PIC, X86, SQL, Assembler, RTOS. Web application design (Typescript/Javascript/HTML/CSS) desirable. Fault Analysis, Unit & Integration Testing, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Testing and Commissioning. Test procedures and methods, change control and version control. Things you ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You ll also: Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues Contribute to innovative projects Utilise our agile working environment Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical) Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle You don t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you ll be proud. If you re up for the challenge, we d love to hear from you!
