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Mid-Level Backend Software Developer (.NET) Taunton, Somerset | Up to £50,000 per annum | Hybrid, 2 days on-site per week | 3+ Years Experience Proactive IT Appointments are partnered with a leading organisation who is looking to add a Mid-Level Backend Software developer to their growing development team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who already has 2-3 years commercial experience with C# and .NET Core and is looking to take the next step in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Responsibilities: Build, test, and deploy scalable applications using C# and .NET Core. Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code following best practices. Take part in code reviews and share constructive feedback with the team. Investigate and fix issues, improving performance where needed. Keep up to date with new technologies and industry trends to ensure solutions remain modern and effective. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field 2-3 years commercial experience in development Experienced in C# and .NET Core Understanding of RESTful API design and integrations Understanding of CI/CD Pipelines and Git Desirable, but not essential: Experience with Azure Understanding of Containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Lead Backend Engineer London (Hybrid) Basic salary up to £120k + excellent benefits This Lead Backend Engineer role offers the chance to step into a senior technical position within a fast-scaling, well-funded technology business where Back End engineering plays a central role in product delivery. It's an opportunity for a Lead Backend Engineer who wants to take ownership of complex systems, influence how platforms are built, and play a key part in shaping the next phase of growth. As a Lead Backend Engineer, you'll work within a product-led engineering team responsible for designing and evolving core Back End services that support customer-facing features at scale. The role will focus on building resilient, observable systems, applying strong engineering judgement to ensure services remain reliable and maintainable as demand and complexity increase. The Lead Backend Engineer will operate as a hands-on technical leader, remaining close to the code while also guiding architectural decisions and supporting delivery across the team. In this environment, you are trusted to own outcomes, drive technical standards, and help define how engineering work is approached. Collaboration is a key part of the role, with the Lead Backend Engineer working closely with product managers, designers, and other senior engineers. Lead Backend Engineer - Key Requirements: Strong experience as a Lead Backend Engineer or senior-level Back End engineer, using Python or another modern Back End language Proven ability to design, build, and evolve scalable Back End systems within distributed architectures Deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including system design, performance, and reliability Experience influencing architecture and technical direction across services or teams Confidence leading complex technical initiatives from early design through to delivery Experience mentoring and supporting other engineers, setting direction through example Product-aware mindset, with the ability to balance engineering quality with real user impact Comfortable communicating technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Lead Backend Engineer - Salary & Benefits: Basic salary up to £120k Performance bonus Share options Private medical insurance Generous holiday allowance Flexible hybrid working model Learning & development budget Wellbeing benefits and additional perks If you're a Lead Backend Engineer looking for a role where you can genuinely shape technical direction, system design, and delivery standards, this is a strong opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing, product-driven business. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Software Engineer Hybrid Bournemouth HQ Job Overview: A leading company in the aviation simulation and training industry, known for delivering innovative solutions to enhance aviation safety and efficiency. Headquartered in Bournemouth, the company are committed to driving excellence through cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service. Join them as they continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of aviation . We are seeking a dedicated Software Developer to join our team. In this role, you'll work closely with senior technical staff to design, implement, and document software solutions that meet the needs of both internal and external clients. Your focus will be on developing new product features and ensuring high-quality code production. Key Responsibilities: Feature Implementation: Develop new product features based on detailed functional specifications. This includes analysing requirements to propose technical solutions, designing software with necessary documentation updates, implementing code in line with established standards, and testing your changes before handing over to QA. Issue Resolution: Quickly address and resolve defects reported by internal teams or customers. Quality Code Delivery: Produce high-quality code on schedule and within budget, following departmental procedures and technical guidance from senior staff. Progress Reporting: Provide estimates for task completion and report progress as requested. Identify and communicate any issues or risks that might impact deadlines. Technical Skills: Proficiency in C++, C#, or similar high-level object-oriented languages. Knowledge of scripting languages Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a focus on Object-Oriented Design (OOD). Familiarity with version control systems and version control software. Competency with one or more Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). Experience with Windows operating systems. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with team leaders, team members, and other department representatives. If you're passionate about software development and eager to contribute to innovative projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you a Senior / Lead .NET Software Developer who is keen to work for a Certified B Corp? Are you keen to use your Full Stack Development skills to create bespoke lending solutions that help UK homeowners build long-term financial wellbeing? We re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help shape the future of our technology platform. You will lead and inspire a talented team while remaining hands-on with architecture and delivery. You ll play a pivotal role in designing, building and evolving resilient, high-performance systems using the Microsoft stack, working across C#, .NET, SQL, Azure and modern front-end technologies such as React, JavaScript and TypeScript. If you have a passion for emerging technologies, DevOps, cloud platforms, this is the role for you Role: Lead Software Developer, Senior .NET Developer, Senior Software Engineer, Lead Software Engineer, Senior Full Stack Developer, Full Stack Developer, Senior Developer Location: Manchester Hybrid working is in place Salary: up to £70k base salary + awesome benefits Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off every year, a healthcare cash plan, pension contributions matched up to 5%, life assurance, long service awards and a cycle to work scheme. Sound like something you are keen to be a part of? CLICK APPLY and send through a copy of a CV.

Title : Lead Software Engineer Contract Type:   2-year FTC, Full-Time, 35 hours Salary : Starting from £65,913 per annum (London weighted salary) or £57,900 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience Grade:   11 Reporting Office:   London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford  Persona:   Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working) Closing Date:   20th April 2026 Interview Dates: 24th April 2026   Benefits  include:   Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and  many more … Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.   Join our Data Engineering Team at L&Q: We’re building a modern, cloud-first data platform on Azure, and it’s becoming a core part of how L&Q operates and makes decisions. As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll play a central role in that journey. This isn’t just about maintaining pipelines. You’ll shape the direction of the platform, influence how data is used across the organisation, and lead a team that delivers meaningful, visible impact. You’ll be able to influence decisions, introduce better ways of working, and raise the bar for engineering standards. At the same time, you’ll support and grow a team of engineers, creating an environment where people feel trusted, challenged, and able to do their best work. We use modern Azure technologies like Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse, but just as important is how we work. We value collaboration, clear thinking, and people who take ownership. You’ll work closely with architects, product owners, and stakeholders across the organisation, giving you real influence over both the platform and the outcomes it delivers. If you’re looking for a role where you can lead from the front, shape a growing platform, and see the impact of your work across the organisation, this is a great place to do it. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Your impact in the role: Technical Leadership & Strategy Own the technical vision and roadmap for data engineering, ensuring it aligns with organisational strategy.  Make informed decisions on tools, design patterns, and approaches, balancing short-term delivery with long-term sustainability.  Lead the identification and resolution of technical debt, improving platform stability and scalability.  Define and enforce engineering standards, including coding practices, testing, documentation, and security.  Ensure solutions are designed with performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency in mind. Delivery & Collaboration Oversee the design and delivery of scalable, automated data pipelines using Azure tools such as Data Factory, Databricks and Synapse  Work closely with Solution Architects to shape and refine solution designs.  Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business needs into clear, achievable technical outcomes.  Manage delivery risks, remove blockers, and support the team in meeting commitments.  Communicate progress, challenges, and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.  Encourage strong collaboration across Data, BI, Architecture, and wider technology teams. Data & Platform Ownership Take end-to-end ownership of the data platform from ingestion to consumption.  Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, and monitoring are embedded into all solutions.  Drive improvements in data reliability, accessibility, and usability across the organisation.  Champion a data-driven mindset, helping teams understand and trust the data they use. Key relationships Data Engineering Team – Lead delivery, set standards and build capability.  Solution Architects – Shape and refine platform and solution design.  Product Owners – Translate business needs into scalable data solutions.  Test Analysts – Ensure robust validation and quality assurance.  BI & Reporting Teams – Enable clean, structured, and accessible data. Your work will directly influence how data is used across L&Q, improving decision-making, reducing manual effort, and enabling a more data-driven organisation. What you'll bring: Qualifications: Relevant degree or equivalent experience in IT, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory) Skills and Experience: Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams in a data or cloud environment. Strong experience designing and delivering data solutions on Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, Data Lake)  Deep understanding of data warehousing, modelling, and architecture (Kimball or similar)  Strong SQL and experience with relational databases such as SQL Server. Experience with Python, Scala, or PySpark for data processing. Experience building and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines at scale.  Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and agile delivery. Leadership & Soft Skills: Able to build trust and strong working relationships across technical and business teams.  Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership, even when dealing with ambiguity.  Strong communicator who can explain complex ideas in a clear and practical way. Proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively and suggest better approaches.  Good at balancing delivery pressure with team wellbeing and sustainable ways of working. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.  A collaborative approach, with a focus on enabling others and getting the best out of the team. Desirable: Exposure to PowerShell Scripting would be advantageous. Experience of working in an agile cross-functional delivery squad working with product owners, solution analysts, solution architects and test analysts. Awareness and understanding of key DevOps and cloud concepts including CI/CD, Iaas, PaaS and SaaS with enabled multi-disciplined, cross functional capabilities. Containerisation experience highly desirable. Experienced in designing and coordinating existing pilots, prototypes, or proof of concepts. Experience of the underlying technology to develop data integration layers and associated systems to provide repositories of information. Exposure to Semarchy (MDM Solution) would be advantageous. Exposure to THT Capita Open Housing would be advantageous. Exposure to NEC Housing Management Solution and PL/SQL would be advantageous. Exposure to Total Mobile, Total Repairs and Total Connect Repairs, Management Solution would be advantageous.  About L&Q: We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.   250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate  values and behavioural framework , which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q. At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.  Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.   #TJ

Senior/Lead Software Engineer Hybrid -working - South Manchester Permanent - £65 ,000 to £80 ,000 per year Plus an excellent company benefits package The Opportunity: A well-established digital consultancy delivering complex technology solutions is looking for a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This role will suit an experienced engineer who enjoys leading technical delivery, solving complex problems and building scalable cloud-based applications. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver high-quality software solutions for large organisations tackling complex challenges. Role and Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of scalable full-stack applications (.NET or Java or Python, plus modern JavaScript libraries) Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams Collaborate with architects, delivery teams and stakeholders Ensure solutions follow engineering best practices and high-quality standards Contribute to architecture, design decisions and technical strategy Skills and Experience: Strong experience as a Senior or Lead Software Engineer Background in modern full-stack development Experience building cloud-hosted or distributed systems Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and Agile delivery Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Applications: Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology.

Electronics Hardware Engineer Location: Hampshire area, UK South engineering hub - 2 days a week onsite Salary: up to 65,000 plus discretionary performance bonus This is not a maintenance role and it is not a box ticking design job. This is a hands on engineering position building complex electronics that operate in demanding subsea environments where reliability is everything and failure is not an option. You will be joining a specialist engineering team developing advanced electronic hardware used in underwater acoustic systems, navigation instruments, velocity measurement tools and data logging platforms. The work is varied, technically deep and constantly evolving. What you will be doing You will take ownership of electronics design across both analogue and digital domains, contributing directly to new product development and improvements on existing systems. You will be expected to think like an engineer who understands the full lifecycle from concept through to production support. Core responsibilities include Designing analogue and digital electronics with a strong focus on low power and low noise performance Working with programmable logic devices and microprocessor based systems Supporting EMC design compliance and assisting with testing against relevant industry standards Writing and maintaining embedded firmware in C with exposure to C plus plus on microcontroller platforms Diagnosing and resolving hardware and embedded software faults in live systems Leading technical design reviews and challenging design choices to ensure the best engineering solution is selected Producing clear and detailed technical documentation to support manufacturing and future development Supporting production teams and ensuring smooth transition from design into build What good looks like in this role You are not just a designer. You are someone who understands trade offs, questions assumptions, and pushes for better technical outcomes. You stay current with tools, methods and industry direction, and you are comfortable working independently while still contributing strongly within a team environment. Skills and experience required Strong electronics design background across analogue and digital circuits Experience with programmable logic and microprocessor based development Practical understanding of EMC principles and compliance requirements Competence in embedded C development Basic working knowledge of object oriented programming principles Ability to use PCB design tools and interpret complex schematics Strong documentation discipline and attention to engineering detail Degree educated in electronic engineering or similar discipline, typically two one or above What is on offer 25 days holiday plus public holidays with option to purchase additional leave Two additional company paid festive leave days Flexible working including hybrid arrangements, part time options and nine day fortnight Health cash plan, pension, life assurance and income protection Enhanced maternity and paternity packages Cycle to work scheme and electric vehicle salary sacrifice option Free parking and electric vehicle charging on site Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support Strong social culture with regular team and company activities Paid volunteering and sustainability focused initiatives Recruitment referral rewards and employee discount access

Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £95,000 + bonus + benefits Permanent A leading Tier 1 investment bank is hiring a Java Software Engineer to join a front-office aligned Equities Risk technology team in London. This is a high-impact role focused on building low-latency, high-throughput systems that underpin real-time risk and P&L functions for trading desks. You'll work closely with traders, quants, and senior technologists to enhance platform performance, resilience, and scalability in a fast-moving market environment. The Opportunity You'll be part of a team driving the evolution of a critical risk platform, with a strong focus on: Improving latency, performance, and platform efficiency Building event-driven, distributed systems handling large volumes of market data Developing containerised Java services within a modern cloud-native stack Working in a front-office environment with direct business exposure This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems at scale and wants their work to have a direct impact on trading performance. Key Responsibilities Design and develop high-performance Java applications supporting equities risk systems Build scalable, maintainable, and resilient services in a distributed architecture Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver technical solutions Contribute to code quality, testing practices, and engineering standards Ensure systems are robust under stress (market spikes, failures, data issues) Support continuous improvement of platform performance and reliability Required Experience Strong core Java development skills with solid computer science fundamentals Deep understanding of concurrency (threads, executors, immutability, etc.) Experience building event-driven or near real-time systems Familiarity with containerised environments (Docker/Kubernetes) Strong awareness of production systems (observability, resilience, failure handling) McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Lead Full Stack Next.js / React Developer Location: UK-based, Hybrid or Remote Position Overview: We are looking for a Lead Full Stack Next.js / React Developer to help design and build greenfield modern, high-performance web applications that power our client platforms and internal tools. You will work across the stack from frontend user experiences in Next.js to backend APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure, helping to create resilient, scalable systems.If you're excited by building elegant user interfaces, designing robust APIs, and working in a cloud-native environment where you can influence technical direction, this role offers a chance to shape both our platform and engineering culture.chance to shape both our platform and engineering culture. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain production-grade web applications using Next.js and React. Collaborate closely with product and other engineering teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions. Take ownership of features from concept through deployment and ongoing operation. Ensure applications are performant, accessible, secure, and maintainable. Participate in code reviews and mentor other engineers. What You'll Bring 5+ years of professional software development experience. Strong experience with Next.js, React, and TypeScript. Strong advocate for and power user of LLM-enabled development tools such as Claude Experience building RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs. Understanding of server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and modern frontend performance optimisation. Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Cloud experience (AWS preferred) and familiarity with containerisation (Docker). Strong understanding of web fundamentals (HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP). Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with evolving requirements. Lead a team of experienced Software Engineers Nice to Have Backend experience in Go and/or C# Experience with microservices architecture. Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles. Experience with authentication/authorization systems (OAuth, JWT, SSO). Exposure to data-heavy or high-scale systems. Experience in intellectual property, brand protection, or compliance-driven industries. Details: Up to £110,000 Permaanent role Hybrid position

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: IT Services Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: Until 31 July 2027 Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 per annum pro rata Apply by: 28/04/2026 About the Roles A new role within our Student Systems Team, to provide technical development and analytic expertise across strategic development and core operational support of the student information management systems. About You The ideal candidate will have a degree level qualification in IT/Software Engineering, or similar, and have significant experience in developing the Tribal SITS:Vision student records system. Overall experience in software development lifecycle management and complex relational database design, preferably within the HE sector. You will possess an excellent mix of communication, interpersonal and tactical thinking skills combined with detailed knowledge of Tribal SITS:Vision, SQL, CSS, JS and HTML v5. You will be expected to engage with, and influence, staff across the University to achieve collective business requirements from key stakeholders for translating into prioritised deliverable systems development plans. You will possess strong leadership skills and serve as a role model across the IT department, demonstrating a flexible, enthusiastic, and positive attitude. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield's world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here . IT Services is a university-wide Professional Service Unit (PSU) with the remit to work in partnership with the University's schools and other professional service units, to provide a full service digital IT systems and information management capability in support of the strategic priorities for Learning, Research and Administration as detailed in the University's Corporate Plan. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here . We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here . As part of our commitment to support and develop Technical staff across the University, we are a founding signatory of the Science Council's Technician Commitment. Find out more here . Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Claire Gale, Head of Student Systems, on (T): or (E): Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: . Please quote reference number 5252.

Lead DevOps Engineer Location: Newport Salary: 66,000 - 77,000 (including allowances) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Business Area: DDaT - Technology A fantastic new, unique opportunity has become available for a Lead DevOps Engineer to join a growing Platform Engineering group during their digital transformation journey. This role is ideal for someone passionate about using their technical skills to enhance team effectiveness and expedite software delivery, ensuring high stability and speed. Day-to-day of the role: Provide hands-on technical leadership, offering coaching and mentoring to enhance team capabilities. Lead the sharing of knowledge and good practices within the team. Act as a technical product owner, developing strategies for product lines and managing DevOps engineers. Lead DevOps expertise and decision-making across the entire software delivery lifecycle. Produce and assure DevOps technical designs, providing justifications for technical decisions. Enable the reuse of patterns, tools, and components across various projects. Provide deep DevOps technical expertise to project delivery teams. Play a key role in the DevOps Community of Practice by sharing expertise to build overall team capability. Assure that DevOps technical solutions adhere to all agreed processes and best practices, especially around security and governance. Mentor DevOps Engineers, supporting their professional development and guiding them in critical decision-making. Lead on developing, implementing, enhancing, and managing technical DevOps practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions align with target architectures and technology roadmaps. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong understanding of DevOps principles with experience in a DevOps or iterative development culture. Proven experience in implementing CI/CD processes and tools, including pipeline design and administration. Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform. Experience deploying to and consuming cloud platform resources, with a preference for Microsoft Azure. Substantial experience in administration and configuration of Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD orchestration tools. Proficiency in Python, .Net Core/C#, NextJs/Node frontend, and scripting in Python/Bash/PowerShell. Experience with containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker and AKS. Strong communication skills with experience in knowledge sharing and mentoring. Ability to manage and support distributed source code repositories including Git. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid working model with flexibility. Opportunities for professional and career development. Engaging and collaborative work environment. To apply for the Lead DevOps Engineer position, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.

Avionics Systems Engineer Location: Yeovil, 2/3 days per week on site Duration: 6 Months Rate: £60 65 Ph Ltd To carry out requirements definition, design, development, integration, test, certification (Military and Civil) and support of Avionic and Mission Systems. KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • Responsible for the definition, design, development, integration, testing, qualification and in-service engineering support for avionics and mission Subsystems. The role offers significant variety and could include, however, will include a number of the aspects outlined below: • Capture of requirements for Subsystems and the scheming of optimal solutions, including consideration of safety and airworthiness aspects. • Leading and undertaking detailed design and specification of Subsystems, including the preparation of requirements specifications and statements of work for vendor products or internal software developments. • Leading the execution of detailed design analysis and trade-off studies to support the evaluation of alternative solutions. Use of computer tools, prototyping, simulation and analysis techniques, where appropriate, to assess system performance. • Monitoring of internal software development / vendor engineering activities that support Aircraft and Mission System development. • Presentation of Avionic and Mission Systems aspects at aircraft Design Reviews. • Leading the planning and executing test and integration activities to support system development and qualification. • Leading the production of documentation to support airworthiness clearance and qualification of Aircraft and Mission Systems, including security and cyber considerations. • Leading the development of flight test activities for avionic and mission subsystems. • Providing support to aircraft production and clearance activities. • Leading and undertaking technology research tasks associated with avionic and mission systems. • Provide mentoring and guidance to apprentices and developing engineers. Key Skillset • Specific in-depth knowledge and experience in the design, development, integration (including rig aspects) and qualification of avionic and mission systems. • Have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the relevant airworthiness regulations (Military and Civil). • Knowledge and understanding of emerging avionic and mission sensor concepts and technologies. • Knowledge, understanding and experience of the methods, tools and techniques used for the capture of requirements, design, analysis, development and integration of avionic and mission systems. • Experience with the usage of the DOORS Requirements Management Tool (or similar) and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools is highly desirable. • • Specific, in-depth knowledge and experience in Avionic and Mission systems, covering some of the following: o Navigation Systems; o Controls and Displays, and Human-Machine Integration; o Mission Sensor Systems, such as Radar, EW and FLIR; o Aircraft and Mission Processing Systems o Electrical Generation and Distribution Systems o Electrical Installation o Software Engineering o Air Vehicle systems o Mission Planning Systems o Human Machine Interface - HMI. o Electrical and avionic system integration. o Electromagnetic Environment and Effects E3. o Cyber and security considerations.

Lead C# Software Engineer Abingdon, Oxfordshire - Commutable from Oxford, Didcot, Reading and Swindon £60,000 - £65,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits Excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a market leading, global business where you will play a key role in the development of advanced automated systems while leading a small, highly skilled software team. Do you have experience developing software in C# and WPF? Do you have experience working with machine control systems, motion systems, or industrial automation? This innovative and growing engineering company specialise in the development of advanced systems used across a variety of high-tech industries. Known for their technical expertise and engineering excellence, the company are expanding their engineering team and now require a Lead Software Engineer to support ongoing growth. In this role, you will take ownership of the software elements of engineering projects, leading the development of control software that integrates motion and vision systems. You will also be responsible for being the lead in a small software engineering team, allocating tasks, maintaining coding standards and supporting the commissioning of turnkey systems. The role would suit an experienced software engineer with strong C# development experience and ideally knowledge of industrial automation, looking to step into or continue within a technical lead position. The Role; Develop software from the ground up using C# / WPF Integrate software with motion, vision and laser systems Support commissioning, deployment and troubleshooting of systems Manage the software repository and ensure code compliance £60,000 - £65,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits The Person; Experience developing software using C# / WPF Experience with industrial automation, machine control or vision systems Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and Git Live local or willing to commute to Abingdon Reference Number: BBBH271232To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Oliver Southward at Rise Technical Recruitment Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Chelmsford - Great Baddow - Hybrid pattern We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £87,200 DOE + bonus scheme Come and put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us. Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Role description: You will develop innovative solutions to complex and emerging technical challenges within advanced radar systems, applying broad systems engineering expertise to guide design, resolve issues and ensure technical rigour. Your role includes performing detailed system analysis , managing design trade offs and leading the decomposition and governance of requirements using approved toolsets such as IBM DOORS Next. Acting as a central technical authority, you will drive system level decision making, lead analytical activities and mentor team members while collaborating with multidisciplinary specialists to shape integrated design solutions. You will also direct system integration, oversee test planning and execution, and define acceptance strategies that clearly demonstrate system performance across diverse operational scenarios to stakeholders. Core duties: Developing novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing Applying a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles , techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues Conducting system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design Leading the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next Be a technical focus point with a holistic understanding of the system solution, leading analysis activities and system design decisions and providing guidance to own team Collaborating with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical, software and radar subject matter experts to direct and realise overarching system design solutions Directing and undertaking system integration, test planning and execution Defining and articulating system acceptance strategies and acceptance evidence demonstrating system performance across a wide range of operational scenarios to internal and external stakeholders Essential skills: Experience of systems design, integration & test An understanding of Systems and Product lifecycles from concept through to delivery An understanding of a range of Engineering disciplines (Software, Mechanical, Electrical) An understanding of Radar Systems is desirable, although not essential if other complementary skills demonstrate a capacity to understand new technologies quickly and effectively Good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organisation and externally Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting Degree (or equivalent) qualified in an engineering or science discipline The Radar Systems Engineering team: You will be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats. Join us and help shape the future of Radar technology! Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 27th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Chelmsford - Great Baddow - Hybrid pattern We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £87,200 DOE + bonus scheme Come and put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us. Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Role description: You will develop innovative solutions to complex and emerging technical challenges within advanced radar systems, applying broad systems engineering expertise to guide design, resolve issues and ensure technical rigour. Your role includes performing detailed system analysis , managing design trade offs and leading the decomposition and governance of requirements using approved toolsets such as IBM DOORS Next. Acting as a central technical authority, you will drive system level decision making, lead analytical activities and mentor team members while collaborating with multidisciplinary specialists to shape integrated design solutions. You will also direct system integration, oversee test planning and execution, and define acceptance strategies that clearly demonstrate system performance across diverse operational scenarios to stakeholders. Core duties: Developing novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing Applying a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles , techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues Conducting system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design Leading the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next Be a technical focus point with a holistic understanding of the system solution, leading analysis activities and system design decisions and providing guidance to own team Collaborating with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical, software and radar subject matter experts to direct and realise overarching system design solutions Directing and undertaking system integration, test planning and execution Defining and articulating system acceptance strategies and acceptance evidence demonstrating system performance across a wide range of operational scenarios to internal and external stakeholders Essential skills: Experience of systems design, integration & test An understanding of Systems and Product lifecycles from concept through to delivery An understanding of a range of Engineering disciplines (Software, Mechanical, Electrical) An understanding of Radar Systems is desirable, although not essential if other complementary skills demonstrate a capacity to understand new technologies quickly and effectively Good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organisation and externally Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting Degree (or equivalent) qualified in an engineering or science discipline The Radar Systems Engineering team: You will be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats. Join us and help shape the future of Radar technology! Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 27th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

IT Support Analyst - Salisbury IT Support Analyst with strong 2 line IT support, Windows 11, Windows Server, Intune, Azure, Entra & Office 365 experience, is required by a leading firm in central Salisbury My client is looking for someone with a can-do attitude who is rising to facing new challenges, as this will be a hands-on role. Key Skills required: Experience of working at a 2nd line IT support level Windows 11 & M365 experience Azure, Entra and Intune experience Good working knowledge of support on-prem and configuring hybrid infrastructure environments O365 suite - Exchange Online Active Directory, Group Policy (DNS/DHCP) SaaS and PaaS support experience VOIP telephony support Experience troubleshooting wired and wireless networks - TCP/IP, etc. Valid UK Driving licence Key roles and responsibilities: Provide 2 line support to users at all levels. Diagnosis and resolution of hardware, software, and networking issues via remote and on-site methods. Deployment of desktop/server software and hardware solutions. Enhancement and maintenance of the current infrastructure. Regular proactive upkeep of server and desktop systems. Thorough troubleshooting of user problems. Crafting comprehensive support materials. Contribution to the routine administration of IT systems. Not only will you be joining a leading local organisation, but you will have plenty of scope for growth and further development. My client is looking to pay up to £42,000 depending on experience. If you're an experienced IT Support Analyst eager to make a move, please click 'Apply Now' or send your CV to Matthew . com Key skills: IT Support, Service Desk, Desktop, Windows Server, Azure, Endpoint, Intune, IT Infrastructure, Networking, exchange, hyper-v, VOIP, IT Support, Service Desk, Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

We're looking for a hands-on Tech Lead who builds, ships, and leads by example. You'll own architecture, contribute across the stack, and work closely with Product to turn ambiguous problems into impactful solutions. You'll also integrate AI/LLM capabilities into production systems, ensuring reliable, real-world outcomes. Key Responsibilities Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions Design and evolve system architecture Contribute across frontend, backend, and infrastructure Drive best practices in CI/CD, testing, and observability Build and optimise AI-powered features (LLMs, inference pipelines) Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders Lead, mentor, and support engineers Requirements 7+ years' software engineering experience Proven Tech Lead or senior engineer experience Strong product mindset and ownership Full-stack capability (strong Python/backend focus) Experience with AI/LLM systems (or ability to ramp quickly) Excellent communication and leadership skills Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Nice to Have Experience with DDD, CQRS, or event-driven systems Background in large-scale or data-intensive platforms Familiarity with Go, Rust, or React Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Software Engineers Location(s): Manchester, Cheltenham or Samlesbury Salary: £50,354 to £60,036, including a concessionary payment of £2,758. The final amount depends on your skills and experience. You ll also receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, split into two payments: £1,750 on arrival and £1,750 after successfully completing probation. In the future, there may be an opportunity to qualify for a higher skill level. Following a successful skills assessment, this could increase your salary by up to £9,766. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working may be more limited due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll bring your experience of modern software frameworks and team leadership to our passionate tech community. You ll help design new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality solutions to mission-critical problems. With your expertise, you ll operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages and frameworks such as Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP). You might be mentoring a team or leading as a technical expert. You ll be keen to develop not just your own skills, but those of others. Whether you re bringing new approaches, sharing innovative ways of working, or identifying new priorities, you ll set the standard. You ll engage with technical and non-technical customers and have a positive influence on the wider engineering community. With our encouragement to spend up to 30% of your time on development, innovation, and experimentation, you ll have the freedom to explore new possibilities for yourself and for GCHQ. You don t need to be a Software Engineer to apply; you might be working in Cloud Engineering and Security, UX, Site Reliability Engineering, Front-End Design, Agile, Solution Architecture, Data Engineering, or Machine Learning Operations. You ll also have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Upon joining, you ll have access to a wide range of learning resources from online courses conferences and opportunities to pursue formal qualifications (funded by us). We ll provide all the support you need for a rewarding career, whether that s through tailored training or flexible working options. In this role, we offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, meaning you can enjoy a great work-life balance without compromising on what matters to you. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website. To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will nonetheless be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17, if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.