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Open Source Software Engineer Location: Cheltenham Are you passionate about open source technologies and building innovative solutions? We are looking for an Open Source Software Engineer to join our team and deliver bespoke solutions across multiple platforms, disconnected networks, and cloud environments. About the Role As an Open Source Software Engineer, you will work within a small, collaborative team to design and develop software solutions based on open source principles. You'll contribute to all stages of the development life cycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, while sharing knowledge and supporting team members. Key Responsibilities Develop software for client projects individually or as part of a team. Collaborate with technical leads and product owners to implement requirements. Capture business needs and translate them into technical specifications. Contribute to improving development approaches and quality of deliverables. Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions. Produce detailed technical design specifications and documentation. What We're Looking For Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience. Experience: Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, or JavaScript. Hands-on experience with Linux-based operating systems (RHEL, Rocky, Debian, Ubuntu). Experience contributing to or managing open source projects on GitHub/GitLab. Strong understanding of Git and version control systems. Knowledge of open source licenses (MIT, GPL, Apache). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure). Skills: Ability to write clear technical documentation. Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimisation skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Desirable: Experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD tools. Knowledge of database technologies and messaging systems. Why Join Us? Work on cutting-edge open source projects and cloud-based solutions. Collaborate with a talented team in a dynamic, innovative environment. Contribute to impactful projects that drive technology sustainability. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Lead Software Engineer C++ Python Linux Oxfordshire Hybrid £75,000pa plus benefits: Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers? If so, this Lead Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client is at the forefront of scientific research industry developing instrumentation and tools to aid ground-breaking science. They now seek a highly dynamic Lead Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environments and can seamlessly adapt to changing priorities. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical expertise and architectural vision but also excel in collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential, as this role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and effectively communicating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. We re looking for someone who can inspire, influence, and drive alignment while fostering a positive and innovative team culture. The successful Lead Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject Experience in Linux based software application development using modern C++ Experience with network and other communication buses. Experience with tools such as CMake Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. For more information on the client, products, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

Systems Test Engineer- Contract You will be joining a highly regarded engineering organisation operating in a safety-critical, regulated environment where reliability genuinely matters. The systems you will be working on are used globally and demand absolute confidence in their performance, placing testing at the centre of the engineering function. This is a contract role based primarily on site in South West London, where you will work within a collaborative systems engineering team. From the outset, you will immerse yourself in complex hardware and software systems, developing a deep understanding of how the full solution fits together and how it behaves in real-world conditions. You will work closely with software, hardware and systems engineers to understand requirements, agree test scope and define effective validation strategies. As your product knowledge grows, you will take ownership of higher-risk and more complex areas of the system, leading test execution and ensuring delivery is on time and to specification. In the lab environment, you will be trusted to work safely and independently, setting up test rigs, troubleshooting equipment issues and ensuring systems are ready for execution. You will analyse failures methodically, identify root causes across hardware and software boundaries, and provide clear, constructive feedback that drives product improvement. Your input will help strengthen test cases, improve test plans and refine overall testing processes. You will also contribute to continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance tools, environments and ways of working. As a more experienced engineer, you will naturally support others in the team, sharing knowledge, offering guidance and leading by example through your professionalism, focus and attention to detail. This is a hands-on contract opportunity for a Systems Test Engineer who enjoys technical ownership, system-level thinking and working on products where quality and reliability are non-negotiable. Key skills and experience required: Experience testing complex, safety-critical or regulated systems (e.g. marine, aerospace, automotive or similar) Strong understanding of hardware and software interaction at a system level Proficiency in manual and/or automated testing of integrated systems Experience applying structured and risk-based test methodologies Ability to analyse failures, identify root causes and drive corrective actions Experience writing and improving test plans, test cases and test scripts Familiarity with requirements management tools and test management tools Experience or working knowledge of Python Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams ISTQB or similar testing certification beneficial but not essential

Position: ML & AI Engineer Location: London, UK (Hybrid-3 days a week from office) long term contract position Program Scope: Developing and provisioning of infrastructure that support agentic workflows across both Azure and GCP Data science expertise to help shape the agentic solution design of Coach AI as well as target state AI Assistant Creation of agent integration patterns to fulfil and action on behalf of customers by leveraging Bank systems Development of new AI products for the Conversational Banking Lab, including but not limited to: Agent summarisation - bespoke features to summarise nuanced conversations App search evolution - transforming the existing vector search functionality into a fully generative experience and transition to single experience point Evaluation methods - continued automation of both deterministic and generative conversations in a scaled and simulated way Key Skills/Knowledge: ML & AI Engineer Must haves Python literacy - min 2years+ working on production grade LLM based applications Software Engineering - strong understanding of microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, event driven architecture AI Engineering - RAG pipelines, prompt engineering, VertexAI experience, LLMOps and runtime evaluation/monitoring Data engineering - scaled data pipelines using python/spark. GCP native services: BQ, Spanner, Dataflow, Firestore Nice to haves AgenticAI - Langgraph, ADK, CrewAI, multi-agent architectures - experience in building deployable solutions, not jupyter notebooks Data ontologies - graphical approaches to data storage + retrieval Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies

Data Scientist - Optimisation & Operations Research North West London (Hybrid, 3 days on-site) 550 - 750 /day The Opportunity We're recruiting on behalf of a globally recognised organisation undergoing a major transformation in how it uses data to drive operational decisions. This is a rare chance to work on genuinely complex, high-impact decision-support software - embedding cutting-edge optimisation and machine learning directly into live operations. You'll join a high-performing, Agile product squad as a full-stack Data Scientist, sitting at the intersection of data engineering, ML, and operations research. What You'll Be Doing Designing and delivering optimisation and ML models (linear/mixed-integer programming, heuristics, supervised/unsupervised learning) in Python, from prototype to production Building robust, automated data pipelines and integrating models into cloud-based deployment pipelines with CI/CD Owning features end-to-end - from stakeholder requirements through to algorithm hardening, edge-case handling, and value measurement Working with orchestration frameworks (Dagster/Airflow), experiment tracking (MLflow), and containerised infrastructure (Docker/ECS) Collaborating closely with business stakeholders and contributing to roadmap and feature prioritisation What We're Looking For Strong operational research and optimisation background - this is a must Fluent Python, with hands-on experience of scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, Gurobi or similar OR packages Production ML/optimisation software experience - you've shipped models that run at scale Cloud platform experience (AWS preferred); familiarity with SageMaker, DVC, GitHub Actions a bonus Strong SQL and data engineering fundamentals Experience in airline, aviation, transport, or engineering/maintenance environments is highly desirable Master's degree (or equivalent) in Data Science, ML, or Operational Research - or strong demonstrable industry experience

Analytics Platform Engineer (Python, Kubernetes) - Secure Gov - Cheltenham - (RL8096) Job Title - Analytics Platform Engineer (Principle & Senior) Location - Cheltenham Salary - Competitive Benefits - Bonus and commission scheme, comprehensive benefits package including private medical and pension, flexible hybrid working, clear progression with funded training, and enhanced long-term incentives including additional leave and retention bonuses. Work on analytics platforms that support highly sensitive, mission-critical programmes within a secure environment. This is an opportunity to build and scale modern data platforms while contributing to projects of national significance, alongside some of the strongest engineers in the sector. The Client - We're partnering with a leading organisation in the secure government sector to support the growth of a key programme delivering advanced data and analytics capabilities. This is a critical hire within an expanding team, focused on building and scaling platforms that underpin mission-critical solutions. Operating at the forefront of data, cloud, and AI-driven innovation, they offer an environment where engineers can work on complex, high-impact challenges with real-world significance. The Candidate - This would suit a candidate with a strong background in data or analytics platform engineering, who is comfortable working across both software development and infrastructure. You'll enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working in dynamic environments, and collaborating closely with Data Scientists and MLOps teams. A pragmatic, adaptable mindset is key, along with a passion for building scalable, secure systems that enable data-driven outcomes. You should also be comfortable working in secure, highly regulated environments. The Role - We are seeking Senior and Principal Analytics Platform Engineers to join a growing team delivering high-impact solutions within a secure environment. You will play a key role in designing, building, and evolving a modern analytics platform, supporting the full life cycle from development through to deployment and ongoing optimisation. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to a broad and evolving technology landscape. Due to the nature of the work, you will be operating within a highly secure environment with specific access requirements. Key Duties: Design, build and evolve scalable analytics and data platforms Contribute across the full software development life cycle Support cloud migration and data management initiatives Develop, test and deploy new platform capabilities Troubleshoot and enhance existing analytics services Provide hands-on support to Data Scientists and MLOps teams Tackle complex engineering challenges across a varied tech stack Requirements: Strong experience with Python Experience with Kubernetes and Docker Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (eg GitLab) Exposure to data platforms, MLOps or machine learning environments Desirable: Spark or Scala AWS services (eg S3) Elasticsearch or graph databases Vector databases/modern data tooling OIDC/OAuth Node.js or React To apply for this Analytics Platform Engineer permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Job Summary We are seeking a Nokia SDN Engineer to design, implement, and support Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions within telecom and enterprise environments. The role involves working with SDN controllers, network automation, and programmable network infrastructure to deliver scalable and highly available network services. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with IP/MPLS networks, automation, and Nokia SDN platforms in hybrid cloud environments. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage Nokia SDN-based network architectures . Implement network automation and orchestration for provisioning and life cycle management. Configure and troubleshoot IP/MPLS networks and SDN controllers . Integrate SDN solutions with cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments . Develop and maintain network automation scripts using Python or similar tools. Monitor network performance and optimize traffic engineering policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cloud, security, and DevOps. Provide support for incident management, root cause analysis, and service restoration. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field . 3-7 years of experience in network engineering or SDN environments . Strong knowledge of: IP/MPLS networking Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) SDN architectures REST APIs and automation Experience with network virtualization and cloud networking . Familiarity with Linux environments and Scripting (Python, Ansible) .

A leading Independent IT Infrastructure and Services Consultancy is looking for a Senior Solaris Engineer, specialised in designing, building, implementing, managing and patching Sun Solaris infrastructure environments. 6-month contract Based in Warrington (Hybrid/onsite first 3 weeks) Inside IR35 Experience Required Performing operating system installation, performance tuning, hardware/software upgrades, disaster recovery testing, and Scripting for automation. Performance optimisation - includes tuning system parameters, monitoring performance, and performing proactive maintenance. Investigating and troubleshooting hardware/software failures and implementing corrective actions. Expert-level knowledge of Solaris OS (including zones, ZFS, and SVM). Unix/Solaris system administration in enterprise environments. Scripting skills (eg, Shell, Perl, Python) for automation. Support the development of infrastructure documentation, including incident logs and configuration records. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. The Role: This role will be part of our BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. This Electronics Manager role will assist in leading the electronics design and prototyping department, guiding overall design and a supporting management of a team of electronic engineers. This role is suited to a person with extensive experience in design management with an focus on electronic design, strong leadership capability, and knowledge of safety- and mission-critical development environments. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management: Guide, manage, and develop a delivery from a team of electronic engineers (8-10 staff) across multiple programmes. Define team objectives and performance goals aligned with business needs. Foster a culture focused on engineering excellence, traceability, accountability, and continuous improvement. Design Standardisation & Quality Governance: Act as one of the organisational Subject Matter Expert for DO-254 processes, standards, and industry best practice. Maintain design assurance processes and verification traceability across safety-critical electronics developments. Oversee configuration control, Verification and Validation activities Project & Stakeholder Coordination: Work cross-functionally with Systems Engineering, Software, Mechanical, Test, and Programme Management teams to ensure aligned delivery. Support bid development, cost estimation, design planning, and reporting to internal and customer stakeholders. Ensure workloads, priorities, project risks, and dependencies are managed effectively to meet schedule commitments. Qualifications and Skills: Essential: Strong project and programme management experience. 6-8 years experience in project management with a focus on hardware design across digital and mixed signal systems Significant knowledge in detailed electronics hardware design. Detailed understanding of the electronics manufacturing processes Excellent attention to detail. Process driven, ability to read legislation and implement processes to ensure adherence. Experience managing 5+ complex projects/programmes at a time with many stakeholders. Excellent time management/prioritisation skills Highly organised and able to work multi projects in fast paced environment Adaptable personality with professional approach Good verbal and written communication skills Excellent organisation skills Conscientious, with a proactive work ethic Desirable: Experience working on many projects at once and managing your time effectively. Experience of interfacing with subcontractors. Experience writing VHDL or Verilog. Experience writing embedded C and Python. Subject to UK MoD security clearance vetting to a minimum SC level. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Scientific Software Engineer C++ Python Linux Oxfordshire Hybrid £70,000pa - £75,000pa plus benefits: Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers? If so, this Lead Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client is at the forefront of scientific research industry developing instrumentation and tools to aid ground-breaking science. They now seek a highly dynamic Lead Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environments and can seamlessly adapt to changing priorities. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical expertise and architectural vision but also excel in collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential, as this role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and effectively communicating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. We re looking for someone who can inspire, influence, and drive alignment while fostering a positive and innovative team culture. The successful Lead Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject Experience in Linux based software application development using modern C++ Experience with network and other communication buses. Experience with tools such as CMake Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. For more information on the client, products, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

Robotic Systems Software Control Developer Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2NZ Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits! Contract: Full time, Permanent Why Join Us Be part of a growing and innovative company where your contributions will truly make a difference. Work in a hands-on role that offers a variety of challenges. Join a friendly and supportive team with a shared commitment to quality and excellence. Competitive salary based on experience 25 days holiday, free parking and company pension scheme. Do you want to be part of an organization on the cutting edge of technology We re looking for talented people to join our motivated and friendly team. We have an open, collaborative, and flexible environment. You ll work alongside leading industry experts and take on challenging projects that bring tomorrow s electronics to life. If you want to make a difference, are an effective communicator, love a good challenge, and easily embrace change, your next career adventure awaits! RoBAT Ltd. is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion. Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a talented, multi-disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high-value robotic machines for testing PCBs (printed circuit boards). By joining RoBAT Ltd. you are part of any organization that is a growing and innovative company where your contributions will truly make a difference. You will have the ability to work in a hands-on role that offers a variety of challenges with a friendly and supportive team with a shared commitment to quality and excellence. The majority of our sales are to China and the USA, where we operate our own small factories and employ local teams to provide high-quality customer support. RoBAT Ltd. is firmly established as the leading company in this very specialised and niche marketplace. This is a role for an experienced software developer who is hands on . This role offers the opportunity to have a varied workload along with the opportunity for speedy job progression. Key Responsibilities Hardware/Software integration Motion control and sequencing Computer vision Rapid prototyping You will have a well-developed common sense and creative vision, to be capable of both working in a team and autonomously lead independent development projects. This opportunity fundamentally revolves around controlling the hardware in our backplane test machines such that they carry out the task/functions our customers demand and so it is essential to have an interest in understanding hardware operations. Please note : Occasional world-wide travel may be necessary due to the majority of our customers being based overseas. Experience and Qualifications To fulfil this practical and 'hands on' role, you should be qualified to degree level in Computer Science or Software Engineering or related discipline. Experience with C/C++ Experience with .NET Experience with Python A Culture of Collaboration & Personal Growth At Mycronic, we love what we do, but most importantly who we do it with. Because to us the relationships we have with our customers and each other are the keys to success. Take part in the excitement of working with innovative people and global businesses who are elevating today s standards in modern electronics. Share in the responsibility of bringing great ideas to life within an inclusive culture that not only promotes personal growth and embraces diversity but depends upon it. Here you are expected to have a voice and will be encouraged to get involved. It s this very mindset that empowers our people to make a positive difference for a broad range of businesses, society and the planet every day. Mycronic is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by national laws. For a company founded on passion, collaboration and outside-the-box thinking, there is no greater asset than a diverse workforce. It is the cornerstone of our global, internal culture, and we actively promote an inclusive and healthy work environment by embracing diversity and showing compassion for our colleagues. Not only does it fuel our innovation capabilities, but it also deepens our understanding of our customers as well as the different cultures in which we operate. We believe quite simply that diversity is our competitive edge. Click on APPLY today! No agencies please.

Software Developer 6-12 months London - Remote 600 per day inside IR35 - umbrella only Overview Our developers work within multidisciplinary Agile teams to deliver secure, robust, and user centred digital services. The role involves building high quality software, contributing to technical design, and continually improving codebases to meet service and safety requirements. Soft Skills & Behaviours: Clear and confident communicator , able to work with designers, product teams, testers, engineers, and external partners. Highly collaborative , supporting team success and contributing to shared goals. Positive, engaged, and proactive , bringing energy to team ceremonies and wider delivery activities. Comfortable with change , able to work through evolving requirements or priorities. Keen to learn and share knowledge , contributing to code reviews, pair?programming, and community?of?practice activities. Experienced working within Agile delivery , contributing to stand-ups, planning, reviews, retrospectives, and show?and?tell sessions. Delivers with quality , making sensible trade-offs and managing technical debt thoughtfully. Stays informed about modern technologies and practices , promoting proportionate adoption of tools that add value. Technical Skills & Responsibilities: Intermediate to advanced practical experience with: React and TypeScript Python AWS services i.e. Athena/Glue, DynamoDB, ECS, S3, Lambda, SQS, Step Function, etc Automated testing frameworks for Python and JavaScript Terraform for infrastructure-as-code Agile delivery workflows Tooling experience: Git Jira Confluence Desirable (Nice to Have): Cypress GitHub Actions Splunk Other Requirements: Eligible for BPSS and SC clearance , due to interaction with sensitive or protected systems. Previous NHS experience is desirable , including understanding of NHS digital services or national systems. Exposure to digital product development and live?service environments is advantageous.

Python Developer - 9 Months - Outside IR35 Python Developer required by a leading tech company for an initial 9-month contract. It's fully remote, outside IR35, and will likely extend long-term due to the amount of work they have in the pipeline. The Role: You will be part of a rapidly growing software team helping to deliver their leading analytics application that is being used to help drive critical decision-making from gathering large amounts of intelligence on humanity and its use around the world - tech for good, you could say! As a Python Developer, you will be responsible for various tasks, mainly focusing on writing Python code to process and load data into the client's proprietary service. The main tools you will be using day to day are: Python Django ETL pipelines Docker AWS You: Our customer is looking for someone well-versed with the above tools/technologies, and they need someone who has a strong understanding of Python and is willing to roll their sleeves up as this project is critical for them. As a team member, they expect you to pick up their tooling pretty quickly, work closely with others in the group and help build upon an already industry-leading product. Rate / Process: Depending on the candidate's preference, this urgent role based in Bath can offer a hybrid or fully remote working model. It's a two-stage interview process consisting of a call with the Head of Engineering and other team members. We can organise interviews within a few days as this is an absolute priority across the business. Rate-wise, it's paying 400 - 450 per day + VAT. If this interests you, please apply immediately and call Andy Weir at Cathcart Technology. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job title: Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy Location: Fareham, Hampshire Responsible to: Autonomy & Control Director Liaison with: All staff, sub-contractors, customers, and suppliers Role overview: To lead the software development of a high-level autonomy capability to be deployed to autonomous vehicles. This is a diverse R&D-led role covering vessel guidance, mission frameworks and behaviours, obstacle avoidance, and other high-level capabilities including modern AI techniques. Most development will require strong expertise with C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, DDS, and embedded Linux environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising autonomy algorithms and systems in both experimental and production settings. You should be comfortable handling complex workloads across R&D, prototyping, and mission-critical production deployments. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead the development and implementation of high-level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles. Design and optimise algorithms for obstacle avoidance, path planning, and mission-level autonomy. Work extensively with ROS2, DDS, and Linux-based systems to develop robust autonomy software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including perception, navigation, and hardware engineers, to integrate autonomy solutions. Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code using C++ and Python. Conduct rigorous testing and validation of autonomy software in both simulated and real-world environments. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and researchers. Balance R&D experimentation with production-level software deployment and optimisation. PERSON SPECIFICIATION Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Extensive experience in C++, with a focus on software architecture and algorithms. Strong understanding of autonomous system design, including motion planning, state estimation, and behaviour-based control. Experience working with Linux, including system-level debugging and performance tuning. Solid knowledge of real-time systems, distributed computing, and middleware communication frameworks. Experience developing and deploying software in an R&D and production environment. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and iterate on autonomy algorithms. Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical ideas clearly. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Proven expertise in ROS or ROS2 and/or DDS based systems, Python. Experience with sensor fusion techniques (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, IMUs). Knowledge of deep learning-based perception for autonomous systems. Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, CARLA, or Unreal Engine. Familiarity with real-time and embedded systems. Familiarity with cloud-based robotics and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with PX4 and MAVLink based flight control systems. Previous work in the defence, aerospace, or maritime autonomy sectors. Key behaviours that align with our commitment to excellence, collaboration and efficiency within the workplace: To be punctual and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities. Clearly convey ideas and information while actively listening to others. Work well with colleagues to achieve common goals and support team members as needed. Identify issues and develop practical solutions in a timely manner. Maintain a high standard of conduct, respecting confidentiality and addressing challenges respectfully. Ensure work is accurate, thorough and free from errors through careful review. Take ownership of tasks, following through on commitments. Maintain professionalism in client interactions. General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or authorised representative To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness Health & Safety responsibilities: To ensure that the working area is a clean and a safe environment in compliance with the best practice and health and safety policies To ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date and all guards and interlocks are working and in place To act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and Health and Safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others To report any potential Health and safety hazards or violations to your line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager To ensure any PPE or work wear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear and then reported when replacements required

Senior Software Engineer - Bazel / Java We are seeking a collaborative and curious backend Engineer to help drive and develop the next generation of developer infrastructure and tooling as we establish a unified, robust and scalable monorepo ecosystem for all engineers at Spotify This role helps to support VCS and CI systems in addition to a Fleet Management product for helping developers at our client manage large scale software changes. In the last year, we have invested a huge amount of time and effort into the next steps of that and our migration towards monorepos. The role is located in our Platform Developer Experience (PDX) R&D Studio. The PDX R&D Studio oversees and owns cross discipline infrastructure that cuts across all engineering at our clent including our VCS, CI systems and beyond. YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH BAZEL TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE Role Duties Bring your experience and knowledge of working with Bazel and scaling monorepos to millions of lines of code to help us rethink the future of backend engineering at Spotify Help us migrate to, in addition to own and maintain Bazel and any related abstractions built to improve the developer experience Collaborate with our adjacent infrastructure teams across the company to develop what a best in class monorepo experience means Essential Skills Strong passion for making developers highly productive Experience developing and maintaining tools for large monorepo-based codebases Excellent problem solving skills Experience working with the Bazel build system and its ecosystem (e.g: rulesets such as rules_jvm_external, IntelliJ Bazel plugin, etc.) Fluency in Java, Python, Starlark and TypeScript This contract role can be worked fully renmotely but you must be based in the UK. I have interview slots ready to be filled so dont delay and apply ASAP to be considered. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job title: Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy Location: Fareham, Hampshire Responsible to: Autonomy & Control Director Liaison with: All Kraken staff, sub-contractors, customers, and suppliers Role overview: To lead the software development of a high-level autonomy capability to be deployed to all Kraken autonomous vehicles. This is a diverse R&D-led role covering vessel guidance, mission frameworks and behaviours, obstacle avoidance, and other high-level capabilities including modern AI techniques. Most development will require strong expertise with C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, DDS, and embedded Linux environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising autonomy algorithms and systems in both experimental and production settings. You should be comfortable handling complex workloads across R&D, prototyping, and mission-critical production deployments. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead the development and implementation of high-level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles. Design and optimise algorithms for obstacle avoidance, path planning, and mission-level autonomy. Work extensively with ROS2, DDS, and Linux-based systems to develop robust autonomy software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including perception, navigation, and hardware engineers, to integrate autonomy solutions. Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code using C++ and Python. Conduct rigorous testing and validation of autonomy software in both simulated and real-world environments. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and researchers. Balance R&D experimentation with production-level software deployment and optimisation. PERSON SPECIFICIATION Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Extensive experience in C++, with a focus on software architecture and algorithms. Strong understanding of autonomous system design, including motion planning, state estimation, and behaviour-based control. Experience working with Linux, including system-level debugging and performance tuning. Solid knowledge of real-time systems, distributed computing, and middleware communication frameworks. Experience developing and deploying software in an R&D and production environment. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and iterate on autonomy algorithms. Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical ideas clearly. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Proven expertise in ROS or ROS2 and/or DDS based systems, Python. Experience with sensor fusion techniques (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, IMUs). Knowledge of deep learning-based perception for autonomous systems. Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, CARLA, or Unreal Engine. Familiarity with real-time and embedded systems. Familiarity with cloud-based robotics and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with PX4 and MAVLink based flight control systems. Previous work in the defence, aerospace, or maritime autonomy sectors. Key behaviours that align with our commitment to excellence, collaboration and efficiency within the workplace: To be punctual and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities. Clearly convey ideas and information while actively listening to others. Work well with colleagues to achieve common goals and support team members as needed. Identify issues and develop practical solutions in a timely manner. Maintain a high standard of conduct, respecting confidentiality and addressing challenges respectfully. Ensure work is accurate, thorough and free from errors through careful review. Take ownership of tasks, following through on commitments. Maintain professionalism in client interactions. General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or authorised representative To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness Health & Safety responsibilities: To ensure that the working area is a clean and a safe environment in compliance with the best practice and health and safety policies To ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date and all guards and interlocks are working and in place To act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and Health and Safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others To report any potential Health and safety hazards or violations to your line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager To ensure any PPE or work wear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear and then reported when replacements required

Job title: Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy Location: Fareham, Hampshire Responsible to: Autonomy & Control Director Liaison with: All Kraken staff, sub-contractors, customers, and suppliers Role overview: To lead the software development of a high-level autonomy capability to be deployed to all Kraken autonomous vehicles. This is a diverse R&D-led role covering vessel guidance, mission frameworks and behaviours, obstacle avoidance, and other high-level capabilities including modern AI techniques. Most development will require strong expertise with C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, DDS, and embedded Linux environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising autonomy algorithms and systems in both experimental and production settings. You should be comfortable handling complex workloads across R&D, prototyping, and mission-critical production deployments. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead the development and implementation of high-level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles. Design and optimise algorithms for obstacle avoidance, path planning, and mission-level autonomy. Work extensively with ROS2, DDS, and Linux-based systems to develop robust autonomy software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including perception, navigation, and hardware engineers, to integrate autonomy solutions. Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code using C++ and Python. Conduct rigorous testing and validation of autonomy software in both simulated and real-world environments. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and researchers. Balance R&D experimentation with production-level software deployment and optimisation. PERSON SPECIFICIATION Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Extensive experience in C++, with a focus on software architecture and algorithms. Strong understanding of autonomous system design, including motion planning, state estimation, and behaviour-based control. Experience working with Linux, including system-level debugging and performance tuning. Solid knowledge of real-time systems, distributed computing, and middleware communication frameworks. Experience developing and deploying software in an R&D and production environment. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and iterate on autonomy algorithms. Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical ideas clearly. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Proven expertise in ROS or ROS2 and/or DDS based systems, Python. Experience with sensor fusion techniques (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, IMUs). Knowledge of deep learning-based perception for autonomous systems. Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, CARLA, or Unreal Engine. Familiarity with real-time and embedded systems. Familiarity with cloud-based robotics and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with PX4 and MAVLink based flight control systems. Previous work in the defence, aerospace, or maritime autonomy sectors. Key behaviours that align with our commitment to excellence, collaboration and efficiency within the workplace: To be punctual and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities. Clearly convey ideas and information while actively listening to others. Work well with colleagues to achieve common goals and support team members as needed. Identify issues and develop practical solutions in a timely manner. Maintain a high standard of conduct, respecting confidentiality and addressing challenges respectfully. Ensure work is accurate, thorough and free from errors through careful review. Take ownership of tasks, following through on commitments. Maintain professionalism in client interactions. General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or authorised representative To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness Health & Safety responsibilities: To ensure that the working area is a clean and a safe environment in compliance with the best practice and health and safety policies To ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date and all guards and interlocks are working and in place To act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and Health and Safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others To report any potential Health and safety hazards or violations to your line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager To ensure any PPE or work wear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear and then reported when replacements required

Automated Intelligence SME Clearance Required: SC An opportunity is available for an experienced AI Subject Matter Expert to support the implementation and delivery of Automated Intelligence solutions within secure environments. You will work across technical and business teams to design, develop and deploy AI enabled automation capabilities that integrate into existing enterprise systems. The Role You will support the delivery of AI driven automation initiatives across secure programmes. The position requires strong technical capability combined with stakeholder engagement and risk awareness. Key Responsibilities Design, build and deploy automation solutions integrating AI and machine learning models into existing systems and workflows. Analyse business processes with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and define clear requirements. Develop automation scripts and build data pipelines covering ingestion, preprocessing and feature engineering. Conduct testing, troubleshooting and performance monitoring to maintain system accuracy and reliability. Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers and IT teams to ensure seamless deployment. Produce clear technical documentation and performance reporting. Support contract discussions, stakeholder engagement and business risk considerations where required. Technical Skills Required Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C# or R. Experience with machine learning frameworks including TensorFlow, PyTorch or Scikit-learn. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud and associated MLOps practices. Experience with automation and orchestration tooling such as UiPath, Airflow or Kubeflow. Experience and Capability Strong experience delivering AI or automation solutions within enterprise environments. Ability to work with cross functional teams and translate technical solutions into business value. Experience operating within controlled or regulated environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience supporting stakeholder engagement and business risk management. This role suits a technically credible AI professional who can design and implement automation solutions while engaging effectively across secure and regulated programmes. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button

Infrastructure Engineer (Virtualisation) - VMware POD Lead Located in Sheffield 9+ month Contract 360- 390 per day insideIR35 Hybrid - 3 days in the office per week We are seeking a highly experienced Infrastructure Engineer (Virtualisation) to join the Virtualisation Engineering Team. This is a leadership role within a VMware Engineering POD, responsible for driving product vision, automation, reliability, and service sustainability across a large-scale enterprise VMware estate. Responsibilities include: Lead and mentor a team of VMware engineers within a POD structure Own people and performance management responsibilities Define VMware product strategy focusing on automation, reliability, availability, performance, and scale Design, deploy, and manage VMware technologies including vSphere, vRO, vRLI, vROps, and vLCM Drive automation initiatives using PowerCLI, Python, Ansible, and vRealize Suite Establish and enforce engineering standards and SRE best practices Improve service sustainability, transformation, and platform reliability Oversee capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity Manage major incidents and represent the team on critical calls Ensure compliance, CVE management, and adherence to regulatory standards Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Applications, Connectivity teams, and vendors Manage full hardware and software lifecycle from deployment to decommissioning Skills and Experience: 15+ years' total IT experience, including 12+ years in distributed systems (Linux, Windows, HA solutions, server hardware, VMware) Extensive experience managing VMware products (vSphere, vCenter, vROPS, vRO, vRLI, vLCM) within banking/finance environments Strong automation delivery experience across large-scale virtualisation infrastructure Deep understanding of network and storage technologies in distributed systems Proven leadership and team management capability Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience managing full infrastructure lifecycle This is a senior engineering leadership opportunity for someone who combines deep VMware technical expertise with automation capability and strong people leadership. Please apply for immediate interview! CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Infrastructure Automation Engineer 2 year Contract Inside IR35 Location - Portsmouth or Corsham Overview The Infrastructure Automation Engineering Service will support the technical team responsible for the design, development, documentation, building and validation of infrastructure automation components which form part of the NSoIT(D) Platform. These automation components will primary be developed using Python3, Ansible and Bash with a focus on hardware components, specifically their various features, services, and configurations, as well as interactions with external REST/SOAP APIs and services. The team's responsibilities include: Apply complex problem solving to "reverse engineer" applications, designs and manual build instructions to create zero touch automation packages that are parameterised, dynamic and able to repeatedly and reliably deploy against these designs. Often these applications are legacy, were created without automation in mind or are otherwise resistive to full, zero touch automation. Create production quality code, following industry standard best practices as well as internal policies and procedures, utilising Version Control mechanisms such as GIT and BitBucket to submit development code as well as peer reviewing other team members' code modules. Production and review of all levels of design artefacts. Supporting wider NSoIT(D) system testing activities. Working with Service Management to resolve issues. Essential skills, qualifications and experience In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have: At least 12months' demonstrable hands on experience within the last 3 years of: Creating complex Python3 automation Classes for production systems Using configuration management tools e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Use of scripting languages e.g. Bash Automated deployment of server, network and storage technologies across multiple vendors Building or supporting large infrastructure environments Troubleshooting hardware or software component failure Working as part of an Agile development team Demonstrable experience with advanced Python3 coding features e.g. Workflows, Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Bare Metal Deployment At least one of the following professional certifications that have been obtained within the last five years: Networking certification - CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or similar Virtualisation certification - VMware VCP (VMware vCenter Certified Professional) or similar, Linux certification - RHCA or RHCE Formal Software Development certification - OCA (Oracle Certified Associate) or similar Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems and propose new ideas. Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC) Competency in MS Office Suite. Desirable skills, qualifications and experience In order to deliver this service, it is desirable that individuals have: Knowledge of the Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence, and Bamboo) to record and document work. Experience of: Working within the public sector, preferably Defence, and ideally with Defence Digital (formerly ISS). Delivering accredited secure solutions within the UK Public Sector. A Computer Science university-based education at Bachelors or Masters level. Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.