Contract: Permanent, full-time Location: London (hybrid-working) Closing Date: 31 May 2026
About the role
The Lead Developer is part of a small innovation team responsible for bringing in-house a world-leading, cutting-edge AI-driven music and language teaching/analytics product. This highly skilled role focuses on reviewing, improving, and productionising our current pilot codebase while driving a roadmap of new, exciting features in partnership with our AI specialist, DevOps, and Data colleagues. The innovation team is moving to an AI-first model for development which you will initiate and lead. Reporting to the Head of Product Engineering, you will help guide and uplift our overseas development teams working on separate core products - ensuring consistent technical standards, design principles, and development processes across the wider engineering function.
About you
- Hands-on experience developing production software using AI-assisted development tools. - Expert hands-on experience with ReactJS, Next.js, and strong UI development. - Strong UI focus including Tailwind (very strong UI capability essential). - Full-stack development experience, including both NoSQL (DynamoDB) and SQL databases. - Experience designing scalable, production-grade software architectures. - Familiarity with Auth0 and Ant Design components (advantageous). - Experience of DevOps (advantageous) - Experience of data modelling and data products (advantageous) - Strong self-direction and the ability to drive enterprise-level decisions across design, development, and deployment. - Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with local and overseas teams. - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with deep technical challenges. - Technical leadership & influence able to guide technical direction, mentor others, and gain buy-in from local and overseas teams. - High autonomy & ownership comfortable setting direction, making decisions, and driving initiatives without needing close oversight. - Strong problem-solving mindset able to untangle complex technical issues in an evolving codebase and propose practical, scalable solutions. - Clear, confident communication able to explain design decisions, negotiate priorities, and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Our benefits
Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation. As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits here at Trinity.
Our commitment
Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
We actively encourages applications from candidates of all abilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that is accessible, supportive, and welcoming for individuals with different abilities. We will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse.
Trinity promotes and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), we select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge.
To learn more about our DEI commitment as an equal opportunities employer, please visit our Equality, diversity and inclusion page.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of interest so please do not delay if interested.
Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK.
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check.
Trinity College London will collect and use your personal information for our recruitment process in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice . Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent.
Our data protection policy can be viewed in full here .
13/05/2026
Full time
Contract: Permanent, full-time Location: London (hybrid-working) Closing Date: 31 May 2026
About the role
The Lead Developer is part of a small innovation team responsible for bringing in-house a world-leading, cutting-edge AI-driven music and language teaching/analytics product. This highly skilled role focuses on reviewing, improving, and productionising our current pilot codebase while driving a roadmap of new, exciting features in partnership with our AI specialist, DevOps, and Data colleagues. The innovation team is moving to an AI-first model for development which you will initiate and lead. Reporting to the Head of Product Engineering, you will help guide and uplift our overseas development teams working on separate core products - ensuring consistent technical standards, design principles, and development processes across the wider engineering function.
About you
- Hands-on experience developing production software using AI-assisted development tools. - Expert hands-on experience with ReactJS, Next.js, and strong UI development. - Strong UI focus including Tailwind (very strong UI capability essential). - Full-stack development experience, including both NoSQL (DynamoDB) and SQL databases. - Experience designing scalable, production-grade software architectures. - Familiarity with Auth0 and Ant Design components (advantageous). - Experience of DevOps (advantageous) - Experience of data modelling and data products (advantageous) - Strong self-direction and the ability to drive enterprise-level decisions across design, development, and deployment. - Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with local and overseas teams. - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with deep technical challenges. - Technical leadership & influence able to guide technical direction, mentor others, and gain buy-in from local and overseas teams. - High autonomy & ownership comfortable setting direction, making decisions, and driving initiatives without needing close oversight. - Strong problem-solving mindset able to untangle complex technical issues in an evolving codebase and propose practical, scalable solutions. - Clear, confident communication able to explain design decisions, negotiate priorities, and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Our benefits
Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation. As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits here at Trinity.
Our commitment
Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
We actively encourages applications from candidates of all abilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that is accessible, supportive, and welcoming for individuals with different abilities. We will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse.
Trinity promotes and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), we select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge.
To learn more about our DEI commitment as an equal opportunities employer, please visit our Equality, diversity and inclusion page.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of interest so please do not delay if interested.
Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK.
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check.
Trinity College London will collect and use your personal information for our recruitment process in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice . Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent.
Our data protection policy can be viewed in full here .
We are looking for a proactive and values driven IT Systems Engineer to design, secure, and maintain business-critical systems. To work closely with QACE and QAC to support the following environments;
1. QAC – Enterprises – All Formats, which is a transcription service with a separate IT infrastructure to maintain industry standards (e.g. PCI DSS, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials).
2. Queen Alexandra Charity– the wider organisation, which includes QAC College (education environment).
While the primary focus is expected to be on QACE, there may be periods where the emphasis shifts toward QAC, working with the QAC IT team to provide technical expertise, guidance and support depending on business needs.
Salary £41885.48 - £51,717.12 p.a* (PP22 – M9) *Dependant on qualifications, knowledge & experience.
Hours 37 hours per week/52 weeks per year These hours would be actioned any time between 7.00am to 19.00pm Participation in out of hours emergency work to support critical systems (out of hours work may include, evenings and/or weekends).
Interview Date - Monday 11th May 2026
Essential Criteria
Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., MSP, Security+, CCNA, Palo Alto)
5+ years' experience building, administrating, hardening, upgrades, troubleshooting; o Backup infrastructure o Network Infrastructure (inc network segmentation) o Servers (Hyper v, Windows, Linux) o Cloud Services (e.g. Entra, MS365) o On prem Services (Active Directory, SIEM, Print, Access Control, CCTV) o Perform hardware lifecycle tasks, including OS installation and upgrades, patch management, development, security hardening and testing compatibility (Windows 11, Windows server, NAS, Network Infrastructure) o Manage software licenses
Practical experience of: o Cyber Security best practices § SIEM, Identify Access Management, TLS, certificates, HSM/key management basics, and secure cipher suites, Endpoint Protection, vulnerability assessment and Patch Management.
Demonstrable knowledge of PCI DSS and ISO 27001 concepts
Security-first mindset, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to interpret standards and translate them into practical, automated controls
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to produce high quality, clear documentation and guidance
Ability to manage key stakeholder relationships across a range of functions (Operations, Security, Audit)
Action-orientated, with the ability to take ownership. Comfortable operating in high-availability environments
Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Identifies with and demonstrates QAC Vision and Values and FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement)
Ability to work flexibly, including as part of out of hours cover
Car driver, clean current driving licence and access to own vehicle
For a full account please refer to the job description found on the QAC Website
22/04/2026
Full time
We are looking for a proactive and values driven IT Systems Engineer to design, secure, and maintain business-critical systems. To work closely with QACE and QAC to support the following environments;
1. QAC – Enterprises – All Formats, which is a transcription service with a separate IT infrastructure to maintain industry standards (e.g. PCI DSS, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials).
2. Queen Alexandra Charity– the wider organisation, which includes QAC College (education environment).
While the primary focus is expected to be on QACE, there may be periods where the emphasis shifts toward QAC, working with the QAC IT team to provide technical expertise, guidance and support depending on business needs.
Salary £41885.48 - £51,717.12 p.a* (PP22 – M9) *Dependant on qualifications, knowledge & experience.
Hours 37 hours per week/52 weeks per year These hours would be actioned any time between 7.00am to 19.00pm Participation in out of hours emergency work to support critical systems (out of hours work may include, evenings and/or weekends).
Interview Date - Monday 11th May 2026
Essential Criteria
Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., MSP, Security+, CCNA, Palo Alto)
5+ years' experience building, administrating, hardening, upgrades, troubleshooting; o Backup infrastructure o Network Infrastructure (inc network segmentation) o Servers (Hyper v, Windows, Linux) o Cloud Services (e.g. Entra, MS365) o On prem Services (Active Directory, SIEM, Print, Access Control, CCTV) o Perform hardware lifecycle tasks, including OS installation and upgrades, patch management, development, security hardening and testing compatibility (Windows 11, Windows server, NAS, Network Infrastructure) o Manage software licenses
Practical experience of: o Cyber Security best practices § SIEM, Identify Access Management, TLS, certificates, HSM/key management basics, and secure cipher suites, Endpoint Protection, vulnerability assessment and Patch Management.
Demonstrable knowledge of PCI DSS and ISO 27001 concepts
Security-first mindset, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to interpret standards and translate them into practical, automated controls
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to produce high quality, clear documentation and guidance
Ability to manage key stakeholder relationships across a range of functions (Operations, Security, Audit)
Action-orientated, with the ability to take ownership. Comfortable operating in high-availability environments
Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Identifies with and demonstrates QAC Vision and Values and FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement)
Ability to work flexibly, including as part of out of hours cover
Car driver, clean current driving licence and access to own vehicle
For a full account please refer to the job description found on the QAC Website
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, UK
Senior Developer
Salary: £39,200 - £50,900
Location: Cambridge/UK requiring 40-60% of your time on-site in Cambridge (at least 2 days per week in the office)
Contract: Permanent and full time (35 hours per week)
Join the Exam Technology Organisation as a Senior Developer and build business‑critical applications that enable and extend our digital services. You'll work in an agile squad with end‑to‑end ownership - from solution design through delivery and support - while mentoring others and helping shape engineering best practice.
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
Our mission is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence. Which is why every year, we give vital support to millions of people in more than 170 countries around the world. From teachers and learners to researchers and academics, we help to build confidence, unlock potential, and enable success. We give people the opportunity to show what they've learnt, we spread knowledge, spark enquiry, and aid understanding.
When you join Cambridge, you get the best possible combination of a supportive, caring environment, balanced with work that brings out the best in you. You will have access to learning and development opportunities, and business tools essential for your role so that you can perform at your peak.
About the role
The Senior Developer helps deliver and evolve our digital products and services by designing, building and supporting complex applications within the Exam Technology Organisation. Working in an agile squad, you'll turn requirements into reliable solutions while mentoring colleagues and championing engineering standards.
Design, develop, test and maintain working software for complex enterprise applications.
Analyse requirements and produce solution designs (including documentation and delivery estimates) that meet functional and non-functional needs.
Provide technical and business support to customers, the helpdesk and colleagues to meet operational requirements and resolve issues.
Perform unit and system testing, as well as support wider testing (SIT & UAT) and training activities with relevant stakeholders.
Track and report progress against agreed timelines and budget constraints, escalating risks and blockers appropriately.
Share knowledge and mentor other developers to improve team effectiveness and promote consistent engineering standards.
About you
A successful applicant will bring strong software engineering fundamentals, a collaborative mindset and the drive to improve how we deliver and support business‑critical services.
Programming Languages and Tools: Knowledge and experience in Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Forms and Reports is essential. Knowledge of Master Data Management and experience in the Informatica IDMC toolset - MDM SaaS, Reference 360, CDI and CAI - are highly desired.
Modern software development expertise: Confident designing, coding, testing and maintaining complex applications.
Solution design thinking: Able to translate requirements into pragmatic designs, document decisions, estimate effort and explain trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Quality and reliability mindset: Takes pride in well-engineered outcomes (clean code, reviews, automated testing where appropriate) and considers operational support from day one.
Agile collaboration: Enjoys working in a squad environment, partnering with product owners and other specialists to deliver iteratively and respond to change.
Mentoring and knowledge sharing: Motivated to coach others, share learnings and help embed chapter standards and best practices.
Analytical problem solving: Methodical approach to diagnosing issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable fixes.
Security-aware delivery: Understands how software development choices impact security and applies routine secure engineering practices.
Continuous learning: Curious about new technologies and motivated to improve ways of working, tools and standards.
Desirable
Knowledge of Master Data Management and experience in the Informatica IDMC
If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.
We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition.
Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Discretionary annual bonus
Group personal pension scheme
Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
Green travel schemes
We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 30 April 2026 , we will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after the advert closes.
As part of the application process, you can expect:
Experience level questions asked on Oracle at the point of CV and cover letter
The first stage is a virtual interview via MS Teams. You may be given a brief to complete a role-related task, which will need to be returned by email before your interview.
The final stage is an in-person interview at our offices in Cambridge, or on Teams if required.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to em ploy people from a wide range of different communities.
17/04/2026
Full time
Senior Developer
Salary: £39,200 - £50,900
Location: Cambridge/UK requiring 40-60% of your time on-site in Cambridge (at least 2 days per week in the office)
Contract: Permanent and full time (35 hours per week)
Join the Exam Technology Organisation as a Senior Developer and build business‑critical applications that enable and extend our digital services. You'll work in an agile squad with end‑to‑end ownership - from solution design through delivery and support - while mentoring others and helping shape engineering best practice.
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
Our mission is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence. Which is why every year, we give vital support to millions of people in more than 170 countries around the world. From teachers and learners to researchers and academics, we help to build confidence, unlock potential, and enable success. We give people the opportunity to show what they've learnt, we spread knowledge, spark enquiry, and aid understanding.
When you join Cambridge, you get the best possible combination of a supportive, caring environment, balanced with work that brings out the best in you. You will have access to learning and development opportunities, and business tools essential for your role so that you can perform at your peak.
About the role
The Senior Developer helps deliver and evolve our digital products and services by designing, building and supporting complex applications within the Exam Technology Organisation. Working in an agile squad, you'll turn requirements into reliable solutions while mentoring colleagues and championing engineering standards.
Design, develop, test and maintain working software for complex enterprise applications.
Analyse requirements and produce solution designs (including documentation and delivery estimates) that meet functional and non-functional needs.
Provide technical and business support to customers, the helpdesk and colleagues to meet operational requirements and resolve issues.
Perform unit and system testing, as well as support wider testing (SIT & UAT) and training activities with relevant stakeholders.
Track and report progress against agreed timelines and budget constraints, escalating risks and blockers appropriately.
Share knowledge and mentor other developers to improve team effectiveness and promote consistent engineering standards.
About you
A successful applicant will bring strong software engineering fundamentals, a collaborative mindset and the drive to improve how we deliver and support business‑critical services.
Programming Languages and Tools: Knowledge and experience in Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Forms and Reports is essential. Knowledge of Master Data Management and experience in the Informatica IDMC toolset - MDM SaaS, Reference 360, CDI and CAI - are highly desired.
Modern software development expertise: Confident designing, coding, testing and maintaining complex applications.
Solution design thinking: Able to translate requirements into pragmatic designs, document decisions, estimate effort and explain trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Quality and reliability mindset: Takes pride in well-engineered outcomes (clean code, reviews, automated testing where appropriate) and considers operational support from day one.
Agile collaboration: Enjoys working in a squad environment, partnering with product owners and other specialists to deliver iteratively and respond to change.
Mentoring and knowledge sharing: Motivated to coach others, share learnings and help embed chapter standards and best practices.
Analytical problem solving: Methodical approach to diagnosing issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable fixes.
Security-aware delivery: Understands how software development choices impact security and applies routine secure engineering practices.
Continuous learning: Curious about new technologies and motivated to improve ways of working, tools and standards.
Desirable
Knowledge of Master Data Management and experience in the Informatica IDMC
If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.
We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition.
Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Discretionary annual bonus
Group personal pension scheme
Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
Green travel schemes
We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 30 April 2026 , we will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after the advert closes.
As part of the application process, you can expect:
Experience level questions asked on Oracle at the point of CV and cover letter
The first stage is a virtual interview via MS Teams. You may be given a brief to complete a role-related task, which will need to be returned by email before your interview.
The final stage is an in-person interview at our offices in Cambridge, or on Teams if required.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to em ploy people from a wide range of different communities.
Software Engineer (AI & Full Stack) - Senior Consultant Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 pa + 4,000 Bonus plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Base locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow Job Type: Permanent Hybrid (2 days per week) Occasional travel to client site Overview: We're looking for a Software Engineer with strong frontend and backend development skills and experience with various GenAI frameworks to join a growing team delivering innovative AI-powered solutions for enterprise clients. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of modern software engineering and Generative AI, building intelligent applications that solve real business challenges. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to design, develop, and scale production-ready solutions using the latest AI technologies and cloud-native engineering practices. Key Skills: AI & GenAI: LLMs, RAG, Agents, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Llama. Full Stack Engineering: Python, TypeScript, React, APIs, Microservices, FastAPI. Cloud & DevOps: AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD. Data & Vector Search: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Pinecone, Qdrant, ChromaDB, PGVector. Observability & Tooling: LangSmith, Langfuse, Git, GitHub, GitLab. Your Role: Collaborate with the team to develop GenAI proof-of-concepts (POCs) for clients using technologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and intelligent agents. Scale existing POCs to production-ready solutions for customer use. Design and develop Full Stack applications for both GenAI and non-GenAI projects. Support the development of infrastructure to enable robust end-to-end solutions. Grow your skills by exploring and experimenting with emerging technologies, including GenAI. Your skills and experience: Backend Development: Experience in building microservices using either Python with FastAPI, or TypeScript with Express or equivalent Frontend Development: Experience in building React applications using TypeScript, leveraging frameworks such as Next.js or Vite. GenAI Frameworks: Familiarity with tools like LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or Vercel AI (in Python or JavaScript). LLM experience: Practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or Llama, and tools like Ollama. Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS or Azure for hosting and deployment. Containerization and Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Docker Compose. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Exposure to tools like Terraform. Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with LLM monitoring tools like Langsmith, Langfuse, or similar. CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as GitLab, GitHub, or Jenkins. Vector Databases: Experience with and (but not limited to) ChromaDB, Pinecone, PGVector, MongoDB , Qdrant etc. NoSQL: Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB preferred). SQL: Experience working with SQL databases like PostgreSQL. Proficient in Git and version control platforms like GitHub, GitLab, etc. To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Please send updated CV
03/06/2026
Full time
Software Engineer (AI & Full Stack) - Senior Consultant Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 pa + 4,000 Bonus plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Base locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow Job Type: Permanent Hybrid (2 days per week) Occasional travel to client site Overview: We're looking for a Software Engineer with strong frontend and backend development skills and experience with various GenAI frameworks to join a growing team delivering innovative AI-powered solutions for enterprise clients. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of modern software engineering and Generative AI, building intelligent applications that solve real business challenges. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to design, develop, and scale production-ready solutions using the latest AI technologies and cloud-native engineering practices. Key Skills: AI & GenAI: LLMs, RAG, Agents, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Llama. Full Stack Engineering: Python, TypeScript, React, APIs, Microservices, FastAPI. Cloud & DevOps: AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD. Data & Vector Search: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Pinecone, Qdrant, ChromaDB, PGVector. Observability & Tooling: LangSmith, Langfuse, Git, GitHub, GitLab. Your Role: Collaborate with the team to develop GenAI proof-of-concepts (POCs) for clients using technologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and intelligent agents. Scale existing POCs to production-ready solutions for customer use. Design and develop Full Stack applications for both GenAI and non-GenAI projects. Support the development of infrastructure to enable robust end-to-end solutions. Grow your skills by exploring and experimenting with emerging technologies, including GenAI. Your skills and experience: Backend Development: Experience in building microservices using either Python with FastAPI, or TypeScript with Express or equivalent Frontend Development: Experience in building React applications using TypeScript, leveraging frameworks such as Next.js or Vite. GenAI Frameworks: Familiarity with tools like LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or Vercel AI (in Python or JavaScript). LLM experience: Practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or Llama, and tools like Ollama. Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS or Azure for hosting and deployment. Containerization and Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Docker Compose. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Exposure to tools like Terraform. Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with LLM monitoring tools like Langsmith, Langfuse, or similar. CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as GitLab, GitHub, or Jenkins. Vector Databases: Experience with and (but not limited to) ChromaDB, Pinecone, PGVector, MongoDB , Qdrant etc. NoSQL: Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB preferred). SQL: Experience working with SQL databases like PostgreSQL. Proficient in Git and version control platforms like GitHub, GitLab, etc. To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Please send updated CV
Application Software Engineer 12-month contract Onsite in Bristol SC must be in place prior io starting 65ph, UMB, inside IR35 Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an Application Software Engineer for a contract position in Bristol. This role involves participating in the development and testing of a Command and Control application system, with the potential for significant impact on future projects if the demonstration is successful. Key Responsibilities: Developing application-level software, including sophisticated business logic Collaborating with internal algorithm teams to integrate algorithms and test complex transformation logic Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators Building and extending components within an existing software application framework Deploying applications into a virtualised test environment Ensuring software solutions meet system requirements within short timescales Job Requirements: Experience in developing application-level software using Embedded C/C++, C++, or C# Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous Experience within the Defence industry is advantageous SC Clearance is required to start Why This Role Might Appeal to You: You want to create tangible software products with a visible impact on project outcomes You enjoy working at the intersection of systems design, algorithms and software implementation You are interested in contributing to the Defence & Security sector If you are an experienced Application Software Engineer looking for an exciting contract opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team in Bristol.
03/06/2026
Contractor
Application Software Engineer 12-month contract Onsite in Bristol SC must be in place prior io starting 65ph, UMB, inside IR35 Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an Application Software Engineer for a contract position in Bristol. This role involves participating in the development and testing of a Command and Control application system, with the potential for significant impact on future projects if the demonstration is successful. Key Responsibilities: Developing application-level software, including sophisticated business logic Collaborating with internal algorithm teams to integrate algorithms and test complex transformation logic Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators Building and extending components within an existing software application framework Deploying applications into a virtualised test environment Ensuring software solutions meet system requirements within short timescales Job Requirements: Experience in developing application-level software using Embedded C/C++, C++, or C# Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous Experience within the Defence industry is advantageous SC Clearance is required to start Why This Role Might Appeal to You: You want to create tangible software products with a visible impact on project outcomes You enjoy working at the intersection of systems design, algorithms and software implementation You are interested in contributing to the Defence & Security sector If you are an experienced Application Software Engineer looking for an exciting contract opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team in Bristol.
This is an opportunity to take a pivotal technical leadership role within a highly respected engineering organisation working at the forefront of secure and advanced systems. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and developing high-performing teams, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on critical, real-world programmes. You'll be joining an environment where technical excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and your expertise will directly shape how systems are designed and delivered. Why This Role Stands Out High-impact work on complex, mission-critical systems Real technical ownership across multiple programmes Influence and autonomy to shape architecture, standards, and tools Strong team culture focused on collaboration and knowledge sharing Flexible working hours (including early Friday finishes) despite being fully onsite A business that genuinely invests in engineering capability and continuous improvement The Role As a Lead / Chief Software Architect, you'll sit at the heart of engineering delivery, providing technical leadership, architectural direction, and mentoring across a portfolio of projects. You'll: Define and guide software architecture and design decisions Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects Lead, mentor, and support a team of talented software engineers Partner closely with systems, hardware, and firmware teams Champion best practice engineering standards, tools, and processes Drive modular design, reuse, and long-term maintainability Support early-stage project planning, estimation, and proposals Play a key role in building a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement What You'll Bring Technical Strength Strong experience with C/C++ or Rust, ideally in embedded or systems environments Experience working across Linux and/or Windows platforms Good understanding of modern engineering practices (CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing) Ideally, exposure to real-time or embedded systems (RTOS) Architecture & Design Proven ability to define and deliver robust, scalable architectures Experience with UML / SysML modelling and structured design approaches Passion for clean design, modularity, and code reuse Leadership & Impact Experience leading or mentoring engineers in a technical capacity Comfortable influencing across teams and projects A track record of delivering complex solutions to high standards Nice to Have Experience within secure, regulated, or high-integrity environments Knowledge of secure software or cryptographic systems Familiarity with standards such as MISRA or similar Requirements Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field Must be eligible for UK high-level security clearance (British citizenship required) What's On Offer 85,000 - 95,000 salary Annual bonus scheme Private medical cover Strong pension contribution 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more) Life assurance Flexible benefits package Flexible working hours with a strong focus on work-life balance The Environment This is a fully onsite role in Berkshire, due to the secure nature of the work conducted. However, the organisation recognises the importance of flexibility, offering adjustable start/finish times and a supportive approach to balancing work and life commitments. Apply Now If you're ready to step into a role where your technical leadership will be valued, your ideas will shape outcomes, and your work will genuinely matter, apply today
03/06/2026
Full time
This is an opportunity to take a pivotal technical leadership role within a highly respected engineering organisation working at the forefront of secure and advanced systems. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and developing high-performing teams, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on critical, real-world programmes. You'll be joining an environment where technical excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and your expertise will directly shape how systems are designed and delivered. Why This Role Stands Out High-impact work on complex, mission-critical systems Real technical ownership across multiple programmes Influence and autonomy to shape architecture, standards, and tools Strong team culture focused on collaboration and knowledge sharing Flexible working hours (including early Friday finishes) despite being fully onsite A business that genuinely invests in engineering capability and continuous improvement The Role As a Lead / Chief Software Architect, you'll sit at the heart of engineering delivery, providing technical leadership, architectural direction, and mentoring across a portfolio of projects. You'll: Define and guide software architecture and design decisions Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects Lead, mentor, and support a team of talented software engineers Partner closely with systems, hardware, and firmware teams Champion best practice engineering standards, tools, and processes Drive modular design, reuse, and long-term maintainability Support early-stage project planning, estimation, and proposals Play a key role in building a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement What You'll Bring Technical Strength Strong experience with C/C++ or Rust, ideally in embedded or systems environments Experience working across Linux and/or Windows platforms Good understanding of modern engineering practices (CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing) Ideally, exposure to real-time or embedded systems (RTOS) Architecture & Design Proven ability to define and deliver robust, scalable architectures Experience with UML / SysML modelling and structured design approaches Passion for clean design, modularity, and code reuse Leadership & Impact Experience leading or mentoring engineers in a technical capacity Comfortable influencing across teams and projects A track record of delivering complex solutions to high standards Nice to Have Experience within secure, regulated, or high-integrity environments Knowledge of secure software or cryptographic systems Familiarity with standards such as MISRA or similar Requirements Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field Must be eligible for UK high-level security clearance (British citizenship required) What's On Offer 85,000 - 95,000 salary Annual bonus scheme Private medical cover Strong pension contribution 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more) Life assurance Flexible benefits package Flexible working hours with a strong focus on work-life balance The Environment This is a fully onsite role in Berkshire, due to the secure nature of the work conducted. However, the organisation recognises the importance of flexibility, offering adjustable start/finish times and a supportive approach to balancing work and life commitments. Apply Now If you're ready to step into a role where your technical leadership will be valued, your ideas will shape outcomes, and your work will genuinely matter, apply today
On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Application Software Engineer on an initial 12 - month contract. As the Application Software Engineer, you will join a team who are implementing a demonstration system for a complex new Command and Control application, which extends existing concepts and logic. I am looking for an engineer who enjoys turning system needs into working software, working closely with domain specialists, and delivering capabilities in short timescales. Role: Application Software Engineer Pay: 65 per hour Umbrella Location: Bristol Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 12 months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance : SC Required to start Responsibilities: Application development and testing, including sophisticated business logic. Collaborating with internal algorithm teams to integrate algorithms, implement complex transformation logic, test and verify. Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators. Building and extending components within an existing software application framework and deploying into a virtualised test environment. Essential Skills: Experience in developing application-level software (C++, C#, Java or similar). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices. Experience of developing software for virtual environments. Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous. Defence industry experience is advantageous. If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. " on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!"
03/06/2026
Contractor
On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Application Software Engineer on an initial 12 - month contract. As the Application Software Engineer, you will join a team who are implementing a demonstration system for a complex new Command and Control application, which extends existing concepts and logic. I am looking for an engineer who enjoys turning system needs into working software, working closely with domain specialists, and delivering capabilities in short timescales. Role: Application Software Engineer Pay: 65 per hour Umbrella Location: Bristol Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 12 months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance : SC Required to start Responsibilities: Application development and testing, including sophisticated business logic. Collaborating with internal algorithm teams to integrate algorithms, implement complex transformation logic, test and verify. Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators. Building and extending components within an existing software application framework and deploying into a virtualised test environment. Essential Skills: Experience in developing application-level software (C++, C#, Java or similar). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices. Experience of developing software for virtual environments. Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous. Defence industry experience is advantageous. If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. " on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!"
Job Title: Java Backend Engineer No: of Positions: x4 Location: London Duration of the Assignment: 1 Year Experience required: 10+ Department/Practice: Commercial banking Start Date : 17/07/2026 Day rate: Upto £550 per day - DoE (Inside IR35) Job Purpose and primary objectives: Our client, TCS who are working with a leading UK-based financial services group who provide a wide range of banking and financial services are looking for a proven and experienced Java Backend Engineers. There is a significant migration and consolidation effort of legacy systems into microservices with the development team taking the lead on the design, build, deployment and operation of the service they have created. Person Specification: The successful candidate must be comfortable speaking up and challenging solutions and designs as part of sprint planning, contribute to the overall team cohesion through engaging with the wider team and be clear and transparent with the client. Key responsibilities: Ensure the Features delivered are fit for purpose and meet the quality and standards according to client s expectation (Build, unit test and eploy) At this role, we are looking to blend both deep domain and technical expertise within a feature team and show great passion for coaching and developing people in a player-coach role Work hands-on alongside engineering colleagues to deliver the highest quality customer driver software Work in an Agile fast paced environment and work in a highly collaborative way to complete assigned work, showcase progress and address problems that are well defined, complex and often non-routine Key Skills/Knowledge: Backend developer with hands on development experience working with Spring, Spring Boot, rest services, Java 8+, Kafka, Building Microservice Strong knowledge of BDD/TDD and Junit Strong Knowledge on the entire software development cycle Experience of working with DevOps tools and approaches Experience with agile development methodologies and tooling etc. Experience of using software development toolsets including DevOps, Continuous Integration and Delivery Experience in GCP Experiences and understanding of Microservices Experience and understanding of API gateways Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 5 days then the application should be deemed unsuccessful.
03/06/2026
Contractor
Job Title: Java Backend Engineer No: of Positions: x4 Location: London Duration of the Assignment: 1 Year Experience required: 10+ Department/Practice: Commercial banking Start Date : 17/07/2026 Day rate: Upto £550 per day - DoE (Inside IR35) Job Purpose and primary objectives: Our client, TCS who are working with a leading UK-based financial services group who provide a wide range of banking and financial services are looking for a proven and experienced Java Backend Engineers. There is a significant migration and consolidation effort of legacy systems into microservices with the development team taking the lead on the design, build, deployment and operation of the service they have created. Person Specification: The successful candidate must be comfortable speaking up and challenging solutions and designs as part of sprint planning, contribute to the overall team cohesion through engaging with the wider team and be clear and transparent with the client. Key responsibilities: Ensure the Features delivered are fit for purpose and meet the quality and standards according to client s expectation (Build, unit test and eploy) At this role, we are looking to blend both deep domain and technical expertise within a feature team and show great passion for coaching and developing people in a player-coach role Work hands-on alongside engineering colleagues to deliver the highest quality customer driver software Work in an Agile fast paced environment and work in a highly collaborative way to complete assigned work, showcase progress and address problems that are well defined, complex and often non-routine Key Skills/Knowledge: Backend developer with hands on development experience working with Spring, Spring Boot, rest services, Java 8+, Kafka, Building Microservice Strong knowledge of BDD/TDD and Junit Strong Knowledge on the entire software development cycle Experience of working with DevOps tools and approaches Experience with agile development methodologies and tooling etc. Experience of using software development toolsets including DevOps, Continuous Integration and Delivery Experience in GCP Experiences and understanding of Microservices Experience and understanding of API gateways Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 5 days then the application should be deemed unsuccessful.
Line Up Aviation
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Our client has an opportunity for a Software Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 12 months. You will be joining a collaborative, forward thinking Agile Scrum team, working on innovative Geospatial software, using the latest cloud-based technologies. Role : Software Engineer Location : Newcastle or Guildford Hours : 35 per week Hourly Rate : 60 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance : SC required before starting - active SC on application is preferred What you'll be doing: Develop high-quality, readable, scalable and easily maintained code, using Java and related technologies, meeting requirements and coding standards. Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation that will enhance team velocity. Contribute to quality assurance by writing unit and automated tests. Conduct design and code reviews to ensure code developed meets coding best practices guidelines, unit testing, security, and scalability and maintainability guidelines Ensure code is sufficiently documented and share knowledge of solutions implemented. Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups in a true Agile environment, contributing to agile based estimating. Work with the scrum team to meet the sprint commitments This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Requirements : Essential Java Cloud Services development Unit testing Desirable DevSecOps awareness using tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube Red Hat Openshift container platform or Kubernetes Quarkus Framework Front end development using Angular If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately! Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity. " on Twitter for all our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the tag at any time! Thank you for your follow!"
03/06/2026
Contractor
Our client has an opportunity for a Software Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 12 months. You will be joining a collaborative, forward thinking Agile Scrum team, working on innovative Geospatial software, using the latest cloud-based technologies. Role : Software Engineer Location : Newcastle or Guildford Hours : 35 per week Hourly Rate : 60 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance : SC required before starting - active SC on application is preferred What you'll be doing: Develop high-quality, readable, scalable and easily maintained code, using Java and related technologies, meeting requirements and coding standards. Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation that will enhance team velocity. Contribute to quality assurance by writing unit and automated tests. Conduct design and code reviews to ensure code developed meets coding best practices guidelines, unit testing, security, and scalability and maintainability guidelines Ensure code is sufficiently documented and share knowledge of solutions implemented. Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups in a true Agile environment, contributing to agile based estimating. Work with the scrum team to meet the sprint commitments This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Requirements : Essential Java Cloud Services development Unit testing Desirable DevSecOps awareness using tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube Red Hat Openshift container platform or Kubernetes Quarkus Framework Front end development using Angular If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately! Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity. " on Twitter for all our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the tag at any time! Thank you for your follow!"
Software Engineer (AI & Full Stack) - Senior Consultant Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 pa + 4,000 Bonus plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Base locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow Job Type: Permanent Hybrid (2 days per week) Occasional travel to client site Overview: We're looking for a Software Engineer with strong frontend and backend development skills and experience with various GenAI frameworks to join a growing team delivering innovative AI-powered solutions for enterprise clients. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of modern software engineering and Generative AI, building intelligent applications that solve real business challenges. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to design, develop, and scale production-ready solutions using the latest AI technologies and cloud-native engineering practices. Key Skills: AI & GenAI: LLMs, RAG, Agents, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Llama. Full Stack Engineering: Python, TypeScript, React, APIs, Microservices, FastAPI. Cloud & DevOps: AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD. Data & Vector Search: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Pinecone, Qdrant, ChromaDB, PGVector. Observability & Tooling: LangSmith, Langfuse, Git, GitHub, GitLab. Your Role: Collaborate with the team to develop GenAI proof-of-concepts (POCs) for clients using technologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and intelligent agents. Scale existing POCs to production-ready solutions for customer use. Design and develop Full Stack applications for both GenAI and non-GenAI projects. Support the development of infrastructure to enable robust end-to-end solutions. Grow your skills by exploring and experimenting with emerging technologies, including GenAI. Your skills and experience: Backend Development: Experience in building microservices using either Python with FastAPI, or TypeScript with Express or equivalent Frontend Development: Experience in building React applications using TypeScript, leveraging frameworks such as Next.js or Vite. GenAI Frameworks: Familiarity with tools like LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or Vercel AI (in Python or JavaScript). LLM experience: Practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or Llama, and tools like Ollama. Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS or Azure for hosting and deployment. Containerization and Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Docker Compose. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Exposure to tools like Terraform. Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with LLM monitoring tools like Langsmith, Langfuse, or similar. CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as GitLab, GitHub, or Jenkins. Vector Databases: Experience with and (but not limited to) ChromaDB, Pinecone, PGVector, MongoDB , Qdrant etc. NoSQL: Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB preferred). SQL: Experience working with SQL databases like PostgreSQL. Proficient in Git and version control platforms like GitHub, GitLab, etc. To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Please send updated CV
03/06/2026
Full time
Software Engineer (AI & Full Stack) - Senior Consultant Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 pa + 4,000 Bonus plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Base locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow Job Type: Permanent Hybrid (2 days per week) Occasional travel to client site Overview: We're looking for a Software Engineer with strong frontend and backend development skills and experience with various GenAI frameworks to join a growing team delivering innovative AI-powered solutions for enterprise clients. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of modern software engineering and Generative AI, building intelligent applications that solve real business challenges. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to design, develop, and scale production-ready solutions using the latest AI technologies and cloud-native engineering practices. Key Skills: AI & GenAI: LLMs, RAG, Agents, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Llama. Full Stack Engineering: Python, TypeScript, React, APIs, Microservices, FastAPI. Cloud & DevOps: AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD. Data & Vector Search: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Pinecone, Qdrant, ChromaDB, PGVector. Observability & Tooling: LangSmith, Langfuse, Git, GitHub, GitLab. Your Role: Collaborate with the team to develop GenAI proof-of-concepts (POCs) for clients using technologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and intelligent agents. Scale existing POCs to production-ready solutions for customer use. Design and develop Full Stack applications for both GenAI and non-GenAI projects. Support the development of infrastructure to enable robust end-to-end solutions. Grow your skills by exploring and experimenting with emerging technologies, including GenAI. Your skills and experience: Backend Development: Experience in building microservices using either Python with FastAPI, or TypeScript with Express or equivalent Frontend Development: Experience in building React applications using TypeScript, leveraging frameworks such as Next.js or Vite. GenAI Frameworks: Familiarity with tools like LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or Vercel AI (in Python or JavaScript). LLM experience: Practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or Llama, and tools like Ollama. Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS or Azure for hosting and deployment. Containerization and Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Docker Compose. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Exposure to tools like Terraform. Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with LLM monitoring tools like Langsmith, Langfuse, or similar. CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as GitLab, GitHub, or Jenkins. Vector Databases: Experience with and (but not limited to) ChromaDB, Pinecone, PGVector, MongoDB , Qdrant etc. NoSQL: Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB preferred). SQL: Experience working with SQL databases like PostgreSQL. Proficient in Git and version control platforms like GitHub, GitLab, etc. To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Please send updated CV
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Fairlands, Surrey
Software Architect - SC Cleared Rate: 70/hr Duration: Initially 12 Months Location: Guildford Working Pattern : three days a week on site Clearance: SC Clearance required You will join a global defence consultancy, delivering digital transformation to a public sector agency. Responsibilities Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and compliance Design scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and tools Identify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategies Work in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural support Collaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns Ensure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirements Produce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationale Contribute to and support technical and architectural reviews Your skills and experience: Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance constraints, preferably in the geospatial domain. A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and supporting engineering teams
03/06/2026
Contractor
Software Architect - SC Cleared Rate: 70/hr Duration: Initially 12 Months Location: Guildford Working Pattern : three days a week on site Clearance: SC Clearance required You will join a global defence consultancy, delivering digital transformation to a public sector agency. Responsibilities Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and compliance Design scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and tools Identify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategies Work in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural support Collaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns Ensure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirements Produce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationale Contribute to and support technical and architectural reviews Your skills and experience: Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance constraints, preferably in the geospatial domain. A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and supporting engineering teams
Software Architect 12 Month Contract - 37 Hours Per Week Newcastle (Hybrid) Inside IR35 Role Overview - Belcan are currently working with one of the leaders in the Aviation industry for a software architect to join their team in Newcastle. The role is based at their Newcastle office. Flexible working arrangements are in place for the team. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work 2 days from home. They are looking for the following; Responsibilities Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and compliance Design scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and tools Identify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategies Work in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural support Collaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns Ensure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirements Produce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationale Contribute to and support technical and architectural reviews Skill Set Essential Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance constraints, preferably in the geospatial domain. A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and supporting engineering teams If interested, please apply now, and we will be in touch! This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
03/06/2026
Contractor
Software Architect 12 Month Contract - 37 Hours Per Week Newcastle (Hybrid) Inside IR35 Role Overview - Belcan are currently working with one of the leaders in the Aviation industry for a software architect to join their team in Newcastle. The role is based at their Newcastle office. Flexible working arrangements are in place for the team. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work 2 days from home. They are looking for the following; Responsibilities Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and compliance Design scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and tools Identify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategies Work in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural support Collaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns Ensure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirements Produce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationale Contribute to and support technical and architectural reviews Skill Set Essential Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance constraints, preferably in the geospatial domain. A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and supporting engineering teams If interested, please apply now, and we will be in touch! This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Senior Software Engineer West Midlands (Hybrid) 45,000 - 65,000 + Bonus + Private Medical + Excellent Benefits Build Technology That Makes a Difference Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking to work on technology with real-world impact? We're working with an innovative engineering and technology business whose products are used internationally across a range of safety, security and critical infrastructure environments. Combining intelligent software, advanced sensing technologies and machine learning, their solutions help organisations improve safety, efficiency and decision-making. Due to continued growth and investment in new product development, they are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their engineering team and contribute to the next generation of their technology platform. This is an opportunity to tackle genuinely interesting engineering challenges at the intersection of software, hardware and AI. The Role You'll take ownership of software development across a range of products, with a primary focus on Linux-based systems and Python development. Working closely with software engineers, data scientists and product specialists, you'll contribute to the design, development and deployment of innovative solutions used in demanding real-world environments. This is a highly hands-on role where you'll have significant influence over architecture, technical direction and engineering best practice. Key Responsibilities Develop robust software applications using Python and C++ Contribute to software architecture and technical design Build and maintain scalable Linux-based applications Work closely with data science teams to deploy machine learning models Conduct code reviews and mentor other engineers Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks Support CI/CD and release processes Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams Drive software quality and engineering best practice What We're Looking For Essential Strong commercial Python development experience Experience developing software on Linux platforms Proven software engineering experience within a product development environment Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows Knowledge of automated testing methodologies Strong communication and collaboration skills Desirable C++ development experience Embedded Linux exposure Machine learning deployment experience MLOps experience NVIDIA Jetson experience Experience developing software that interfaces with hardware Experience within engineering, instrumentation, industrial technology or related product environments About You You'll be a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and taking ownership of your work. You'll be comfortable collaborating across teams, contributing ideas and helping shape technical decisions. Whilst this is not a formal management role, we're particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate leadership qualities and a desire to mentor others. Why Apply? Work on cutting-edge technology with real-world applications Join a growing and innovative engineering business Exposure to AI, machine learning and intelligent systems Significant technical ownership and influence Collaborative and highly skilled engineering team Long-term career progression opportunities Diverse and challenging technical projects If you're a Software Engineer looking to work on innovative products that combine software, hardware and intelligent systems, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.
03/06/2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer West Midlands (Hybrid) 45,000 - 65,000 + Bonus + Private Medical + Excellent Benefits Build Technology That Makes a Difference Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking to work on technology with real-world impact? We're working with an innovative engineering and technology business whose products are used internationally across a range of safety, security and critical infrastructure environments. Combining intelligent software, advanced sensing technologies and machine learning, their solutions help organisations improve safety, efficiency and decision-making. Due to continued growth and investment in new product development, they are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their engineering team and contribute to the next generation of their technology platform. This is an opportunity to tackle genuinely interesting engineering challenges at the intersection of software, hardware and AI. The Role You'll take ownership of software development across a range of products, with a primary focus on Linux-based systems and Python development. Working closely with software engineers, data scientists and product specialists, you'll contribute to the design, development and deployment of innovative solutions used in demanding real-world environments. This is a highly hands-on role where you'll have significant influence over architecture, technical direction and engineering best practice. Key Responsibilities Develop robust software applications using Python and C++ Contribute to software architecture and technical design Build and maintain scalable Linux-based applications Work closely with data science teams to deploy machine learning models Conduct code reviews and mentor other engineers Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks Support CI/CD and release processes Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams Drive software quality and engineering best practice What We're Looking For Essential Strong commercial Python development experience Experience developing software on Linux platforms Proven software engineering experience within a product development environment Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows Knowledge of automated testing methodologies Strong communication and collaboration skills Desirable C++ development experience Embedded Linux exposure Machine learning deployment experience MLOps experience NVIDIA Jetson experience Experience developing software that interfaces with hardware Experience within engineering, instrumentation, industrial technology or related product environments About You You'll be a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and taking ownership of your work. You'll be comfortable collaborating across teams, contributing ideas and helping shape technical decisions. Whilst this is not a formal management role, we're particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate leadership qualities and a desire to mentor others. Why Apply? Work on cutting-edge technology with real-world applications Join a growing and innovative engineering business Exposure to AI, machine learning and intelligent systems Significant technical ownership and influence Collaborative and highly skilled engineering team Long-term career progression opportunities Diverse and challenging technical projects If you're a Software Engineer looking to work on innovative products that combine software, hardware and intelligent systems, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.
Software Engineer 12 Month Contract Newcastle or Guildford (Hybrid) up to 60 per hour Role Overview Belcan are currently working with one of the leading companies in Aviation, to support them in their search for a Software Engineer. The Software Engineer will join their collaborative, forward-thinking Agile Scrum team, working on innovative Geospatial software, using the latest cloud-based technologies. The engineer will be involved in every stage of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through development, testing, and deployment, delivering robust, scalable cloud-based services. The role is based at the clients Newcastle or Guildford office. Flexible working arrangements are in place for the team. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work 2 days from home. Responsibilities Develop high-quality, readable, scalable and easily maintained code, using Java and related technologies, meeting requirements and coding standards. Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation that will enhance team velocity. Contribute to quality assurance by writing unit and automated tests. Conduct design and code reviews to ensure code developed meets coding best practices guidelines, unit testing, security, and scalability and maintainability guidelines Ensure code is sufficiently documented and share knowledge of solutions implemented. Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups in a true Agile environment, contributing to agile based estimating. Work with the scrum team to meet the sprint commitments Skill Set Essential Java Cloud Services development Unit testing Desirable DevSecOps awareness using tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube Red Hat Openshift container platform or Kubernetes Quarkus Framework Front end development using Angular IMPORTANT NOTE: The candidate will also need to be able to achieve or have SC clearance. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
03/06/2026
Contractor
Software Engineer 12 Month Contract Newcastle or Guildford (Hybrid) up to 60 per hour Role Overview Belcan are currently working with one of the leading companies in Aviation, to support them in their search for a Software Engineer. The Software Engineer will join their collaborative, forward-thinking Agile Scrum team, working on innovative Geospatial software, using the latest cloud-based technologies. The engineer will be involved in every stage of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through development, testing, and deployment, delivering robust, scalable cloud-based services. The role is based at the clients Newcastle or Guildford office. Flexible working arrangements are in place for the team. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work 2 days from home. Responsibilities Develop high-quality, readable, scalable and easily maintained code, using Java and related technologies, meeting requirements and coding standards. Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation that will enhance team velocity. Contribute to quality assurance by writing unit and automated tests. Conduct design and code reviews to ensure code developed meets coding best practices guidelines, unit testing, security, and scalability and maintainability guidelines Ensure code is sufficiently documented and share knowledge of solutions implemented. Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups in a true Agile environment, contributing to agile based estimating. Work with the scrum team to meet the sprint commitments Skill Set Essential Java Cloud Services development Unit testing Desirable DevSecOps awareness using tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube Red Hat Openshift container platform or Kubernetes Quarkus Framework Front end development using Angular IMPORTANT NOTE: The candidate will also need to be able to achieve or have SC clearance. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Bolton A great opportunity supporting domestic customers across three MBDA platforms, while also expanding to multiple export markets. Salary: Circa £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: Sea Ceptor is undergoing significant evolution, supporting domestic customers across three platforms (some already in use, others in development), while also expanding to multiple export markets. The growth in both export and domestic capability requirements is driving a shift in how we deliver, with simultaneous support for multiple in-service demands. At the same time, we're evolving the design to meet immediate export needs and future domestic upgrades-making Sea Ceptor a truly unique programme within MBDA. After nearly a decade in service and with a strong order book and growing export opportunities extending well into the next decade, Sea Ceptor now faces challenges in resolving known obsolescence's. This is essential to ensure continued manufacture and to meet customer requirements. As part of a cross-functional management team, this exciting opportunity allows the right candidate to help shape strategy, resolve issues, and deliver solutions to meet demanding timelines. In addition to the main role as Sea Ceptor Obsolescence Manager, the successful candidate will also be required to play a pivotal role in knowledge management for the Sea Ceptor project, responsible for the coordination and retention of Sea Ceptor product knowledge and taking overall ownership of Lessons Learned across the Sea Ceptor programmes, to coordinate reviews and track through to resolution. Reporting to the Head of Follow-On Ships for Sea Ceptor, this position will: Provide detailed analysis and impact for identified obsolescence's Develop technical options/recommendations for resolution of obsolescence's Presentation of technical information to internal and external stakeholders Support bidding activities related to obsolescence Help develop high level strategies for managing obsolescence across all Sea Ceptor platforms (equipment in production, equipment in-service and future contracts) Understand requirements and secure resources to deliver solutions to obsolescence issues Oversee cross-functional teams in achieving solutions within necessary timescales Work closely with electronic and mechanical design functions, software teams, test equipment design teams, in-service support teams and Bolton manufacturing to ensure solutions can be delivered on time and within available budget Liaise with Land Ceptor & SV CAMM projects to ensure our obsolescence strategy delivers for the whole business Work with both the Export and Engineering teams to ensure the obsolescence strategy feeds the export business case and the Midlife uplift programme for Sea Ceptor Work with project management function to ensure delivery plans are maintained and updated Maintain the project's Knowledge Management Process, taking account of any functional and wider project/company initiatives Coordinate all Sea Ceptor Lessons Learned sessions Review/update of the Project Knowledge Management Plan Contribute to annual Company KM review sessions Champion the creation of Knowledge Books What we're looking for from you: Ideally HNC level qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject or experience A strong appreciation of Electronic Design to allow technical solutions to be evaluated/trade-offs understood Experience in engaging with and presenting technical information to a wide range of stakeholders at multiple (including senior) levels of an organisation Understanding of product lifecycle, and experience in production test readiness activities. Experience of generating and managing P6 plans Experience of Knowledge Management process and practice Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support, or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
03/06/2026
Full time
Bolton A great opportunity supporting domestic customers across three MBDA platforms, while also expanding to multiple export markets. Salary: Circa £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: Sea Ceptor is undergoing significant evolution, supporting domestic customers across three platforms (some already in use, others in development), while also expanding to multiple export markets. The growth in both export and domestic capability requirements is driving a shift in how we deliver, with simultaneous support for multiple in-service demands. At the same time, we're evolving the design to meet immediate export needs and future domestic upgrades-making Sea Ceptor a truly unique programme within MBDA. After nearly a decade in service and with a strong order book and growing export opportunities extending well into the next decade, Sea Ceptor now faces challenges in resolving known obsolescence's. This is essential to ensure continued manufacture and to meet customer requirements. As part of a cross-functional management team, this exciting opportunity allows the right candidate to help shape strategy, resolve issues, and deliver solutions to meet demanding timelines. In addition to the main role as Sea Ceptor Obsolescence Manager, the successful candidate will also be required to play a pivotal role in knowledge management for the Sea Ceptor project, responsible for the coordination and retention of Sea Ceptor product knowledge and taking overall ownership of Lessons Learned across the Sea Ceptor programmes, to coordinate reviews and track through to resolution. Reporting to the Head of Follow-On Ships for Sea Ceptor, this position will: Provide detailed analysis and impact for identified obsolescence's Develop technical options/recommendations for resolution of obsolescence's Presentation of technical information to internal and external stakeholders Support bidding activities related to obsolescence Help develop high level strategies for managing obsolescence across all Sea Ceptor platforms (equipment in production, equipment in-service and future contracts) Understand requirements and secure resources to deliver solutions to obsolescence issues Oversee cross-functional teams in achieving solutions within necessary timescales Work closely with electronic and mechanical design functions, software teams, test equipment design teams, in-service support teams and Bolton manufacturing to ensure solutions can be delivered on time and within available budget Liaise with Land Ceptor & SV CAMM projects to ensure our obsolescence strategy delivers for the whole business Work with both the Export and Engineering teams to ensure the obsolescence strategy feeds the export business case and the Midlife uplift programme for Sea Ceptor Work with project management function to ensure delivery plans are maintained and updated Maintain the project's Knowledge Management Process, taking account of any functional and wider project/company initiatives Coordinate all Sea Ceptor Lessons Learned sessions Review/update of the Project Knowledge Management Plan Contribute to annual Company KM review sessions Champion the creation of Knowledge Books What we're looking for from you: Ideally HNC level qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject or experience A strong appreciation of Electronic Design to allow technical solutions to be evaluated/trade-offs understood Experience in engaging with and presenting technical information to a wide range of stakeholders at multiple (including senior) levels of an organisation Understanding of product lifecycle, and experience in production test readiness activities. Experience of generating and managing P6 plans Experience of Knowledge Management process and practice Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support, or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Software Engineer (AI & Full Stack) - Senior Consultant Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 pa + 4,000 Bonus plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Base locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow Job Type: Permanent Hybrid (2 days per week) Occasional travel to client site Overview: We're looking for a Software Engineer with strong frontend and backend development skills and experience with various GenAI frameworks to join a growing team delivering innovative AI-powered solutions for enterprise clients. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of modern software engineering and Generative AI, building intelligent applications that solve real business challenges. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to design, develop, and scale production-ready solutions using the latest AI technologies and cloud-native engineering practices. Key Skills: AI & GenAI: LLMs, RAG, Agents, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Llama. Full Stack Engineering: Python, TypeScript, React, APIs, Microservices, FastAPI. Cloud & DevOps: AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD. Data & Vector Search: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Pinecone, Qdrant, ChromaDB, PGVector. Observability & Tooling: LangSmith, Langfuse, Git, GitHub, GitLab. Your Role: Collaborate with the team to develop GenAI proof-of-concepts (POCs) for clients using technologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and intelligent agents. Scale existing POCs to production-ready solutions for customer use. Design and develop Full Stack applications for both GenAI and non-GenAI projects. Support the development of infrastructure to enable robust end-to-end solutions. Grow your skills by exploring and experimenting with emerging technologies, including GenAI. Your skills and experience: Backend Development: Experience in building microservices using either Python with FastAPI, or TypeScript with Express or equivalent Frontend Development: Experience in building React applications using TypeScript, leveraging frameworks such as Next.js or Vite. GenAI Frameworks: Familiarity with tools like LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or Vercel AI (in Python or JavaScript). LLM experience: Practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or Llama, and tools like Ollama. Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS or Azure for hosting and deployment. Containerization and Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Docker Compose. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Exposure to tools like Terraform. Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with LLM monitoring tools like Langsmith, Langfuse, or similar. CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as GitLab, GitHub, or Jenkins. Vector Databases: Experience with and (but not limited to) ChromaDB, Pinecone, PGVector, MongoDB , Qdrant etc. NoSQL: Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB preferred). SQL: Experience working with SQL databases like PostgreSQL. Proficient in Git and version control platforms like GitHub, GitLab, etc. To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Please send updated CV
03/06/2026
Full time
Software Engineer (AI & Full Stack) - Senior Consultant Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 pa + 4,000 Bonus plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Base locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow Job Type: Permanent Hybrid (2 days per week) Occasional travel to client site Overview: We're looking for a Software Engineer with strong frontend and backend development skills and experience with various GenAI frameworks to join a growing team delivering innovative AI-powered solutions for enterprise clients. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of modern software engineering and Generative AI, building intelligent applications that solve real business challenges. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to design, develop, and scale production-ready solutions using the latest AI technologies and cloud-native engineering practices. Key Skills: AI & GenAI: LLMs, RAG, Agents, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Llama. Full Stack Engineering: Python, TypeScript, React, APIs, Microservices, FastAPI. Cloud & DevOps: AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD. Data & Vector Search: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Pinecone, Qdrant, ChromaDB, PGVector. Observability & Tooling: LangSmith, Langfuse, Git, GitHub, GitLab. Your Role: Collaborate with the team to develop GenAI proof-of-concepts (POCs) for clients using technologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and intelligent agents. Scale existing POCs to production-ready solutions for customer use. Design and develop Full Stack applications for both GenAI and non-GenAI projects. Support the development of infrastructure to enable robust end-to-end solutions. Grow your skills by exploring and experimenting with emerging technologies, including GenAI. Your skills and experience: Backend Development: Experience in building microservices using either Python with FastAPI, or TypeScript with Express or equivalent Frontend Development: Experience in building React applications using TypeScript, leveraging frameworks such as Next.js or Vite. GenAI Frameworks: Familiarity with tools like LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or Vercel AI (in Python or JavaScript). LLM experience: Practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or Llama, and tools like Ollama. Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS or Azure for hosting and deployment. Containerization and Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Docker Compose. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Exposure to tools like Terraform. Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with LLM monitoring tools like Langsmith, Langfuse, or similar. CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as GitLab, GitHub, or Jenkins. Vector Databases: Experience with and (but not limited to) ChromaDB, Pinecone, PGVector, MongoDB , Qdrant etc. NoSQL: Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB preferred). SQL: Experience working with SQL databases like PostgreSQL. Proficient in Git and version control platforms like GitHub, GitLab, etc. To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Please send updated CV
KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD
Salford, Manchester
Software Engineer - C++, C and/or C# Location: Manchester + Hybrid Working From Home Salary: Up to 57,000 DOE + Benefits The Opportunity KO2's client is seeking a Software Engineer to join their established engineering team based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a software developer who enjoys solving technical challenges, working within a collaborative environment, and continuously developing their skills. The role is particularly suited to engineers who have experience developing software for real-world products, embedded systems, or environments where performance, efficiency, and resource management are important considerations. KO2's client has a proven track record of supporting engineers from a range of technical backgrounds and helping them develop new skills whilst working on innovative products. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions. Develop software that forms part of real-world products and systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver reliable and efficient solutions. Participate in code reviews and contribute to software architecture and design discussions. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues. Support continuous improvement of development processes and engineering best practices. What KO2's Client Is Looking For Essential Commercial experience in object-oriented software development. Strong understanding of software engineering principles and development practices. Experience with programming language such as C#, C, C++ Microsoft Visual Studio & git version control. Experience working on software that interacts with hardware, physical products, industrial systems, or embedded platforms, or a genuine interest in moving into this type of environment . Understanding of performance optimisation, efficient memory usage, or development within resource-constrained environments. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. Desirable Experience with embedded software development. Experience working within memory-constrained or performance-critical systems. Experience with C# and .NET technologies. Fieldbus, industrial Ethernet protocols, MQTT Knowledge of modern software development methodologies. Exposure to electronics, industrial automation, instrumentation, IoT, or other product-development environments. The Person KO2's client values attitude, curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as highly as technical capability. They are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including embedded systems, industrial software, games development, and other engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate will enjoy understanding how software interacts with real products and systems and will be motivated by solving complex technical problems. They will be someone who embraces learning opportunities and can grow within a supportive engineering team. What's On Offer Hybrid working, combining home working with time in the Manchester office. A supportive and collaborative engineering environment. Exposure to technically challenging projects and real-world products. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing mentoring and professional development opportunities. Long-term career progression within a growing business. Apply If you're a Software Engineer with experience of, or an interest in, embedded systems, real-world products, or resource-constrained environments, and you're looking for a role where your potential is valued as highly as your current experience, KO2's client would be keen to hear from you.
03/06/2026
Full time
Software Engineer - C++, C and/or C# Location: Manchester + Hybrid Working From Home Salary: Up to 57,000 DOE + Benefits The Opportunity KO2's client is seeking a Software Engineer to join their established engineering team based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a software developer who enjoys solving technical challenges, working within a collaborative environment, and continuously developing their skills. The role is particularly suited to engineers who have experience developing software for real-world products, embedded systems, or environments where performance, efficiency, and resource management are important considerations. KO2's client has a proven track record of supporting engineers from a range of technical backgrounds and helping them develop new skills whilst working on innovative products. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions. Develop software that forms part of real-world products and systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver reliable and efficient solutions. Participate in code reviews and contribute to software architecture and design discussions. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues. Support continuous improvement of development processes and engineering best practices. What KO2's Client Is Looking For Essential Commercial experience in object-oriented software development. Strong understanding of software engineering principles and development practices. Experience with programming language such as C#, C, C++ Microsoft Visual Studio & git version control. Experience working on software that interacts with hardware, physical products, industrial systems, or embedded platforms, or a genuine interest in moving into this type of environment . Understanding of performance optimisation, efficient memory usage, or development within resource-constrained environments. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. Desirable Experience with embedded software development. Experience working within memory-constrained or performance-critical systems. Experience with C# and .NET technologies. Fieldbus, industrial Ethernet protocols, MQTT Knowledge of modern software development methodologies. Exposure to electronics, industrial automation, instrumentation, IoT, or other product-development environments. The Person KO2's client values attitude, curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as highly as technical capability. They are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including embedded systems, industrial software, games development, and other engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate will enjoy understanding how software interacts with real products and systems and will be motivated by solving complex technical problems. They will be someone who embraces learning opportunities and can grow within a supportive engineering team. What's On Offer Hybrid working, combining home working with time in the Manchester office. A supportive and collaborative engineering environment. Exposure to technically challenging projects and real-world products. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing mentoring and professional development opportunities. Long-term career progression within a growing business. Apply If you're a Software Engineer with experience of, or an interest in, embedded systems, real-world products, or resource-constrained environments, and you're looking for a role where your potential is valued as highly as your current experience, KO2's client would be keen to hear from you.
We are recruiting founding Platform Engineers on behalf of a fast-growing enterprise level (global, 500+ staff) software business with a strong engineering culture and a genuine commitment to doing things the right way. They have recently formed a dedicated Platform Engineering Group - and this is your opportunity to join it at the ground floor, helping to define the patterns, pipelines, and tooling that will shape how their engineering teams build and ship software for years to come. Location: Remote (UK-based), with very occasional visits to a Central London HQ for team days. Salary: £80,000 to £85,000 per annum, plus 10% annual bonus and an extensive benefits package. Working arrangement: fully remote (UK) Job title: Platform Engineer. You may be known as a Devops Engineer & in fact, we have pinched a couple from the Devops teams to kick-start the dedicated Platform Engineering team! Other suitable titles may include: Cloud Platform Engineer, SRE, etc. What you'll be doing Designing and building internal tooling, templates, and scaffolding that make the right way the easy way for engineering teams across the business. Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that are robust, fast, and production-ready - reducing friction for every team that depends on them. Treating developer experience as a product - gathering feedback from engineers, identifying pain points, and iterating toward solutions that deliver measurable value. Owning test architecture as a deliberate design problem - defining and embedding standards for unit, integration, and contract testing across the platform. Collaborating closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to surface ideas, take on feedback, and shape the direction of the platform engineering function. What you need to bring Strong software engineering skills with real depth in at least one language, and a clear point of view on stacks, tooling, and trade-offs. Java, C#, Python, Typescript, Go - all valid! Solid hands-on experience designing and building CI/CD pipelines, and running containerised workloads in production. Experience with Infrastructure as Code - CloudFormation/CDK, Terraform, or Pulumi (Any) - and the confidence to build pipelines that hold up under real production load. A track record of building tooling or automation that other engineers rely on day-to-day, and strong communication skills to match. AWS experience , GitHub Actions, hands-on continuous release, progressive delivery, or production observability. Why you'll love this job This is a pattern-setting role in a newly formed group - you'll have genuine influence over how the platform is built, not just be handed a backlog to work through. The business takes learning seriously - dedicated personal development time each week, access to an online training platform, annual conference attendance, and regular Innovation Time to explore your own ideas. An excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, income protection, life assurance, pension contribution, subsidised gym membership, and more. If you're an engineer who cares deeply about how software gets built - not just that it gets built - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV!
03/06/2026
Full time
We are recruiting founding Platform Engineers on behalf of a fast-growing enterprise level (global, 500+ staff) software business with a strong engineering culture and a genuine commitment to doing things the right way. They have recently formed a dedicated Platform Engineering Group - and this is your opportunity to join it at the ground floor, helping to define the patterns, pipelines, and tooling that will shape how their engineering teams build and ship software for years to come. Location: Remote (UK-based), with very occasional visits to a Central London HQ for team days. Salary: £80,000 to £85,000 per annum, plus 10% annual bonus and an extensive benefits package. Working arrangement: fully remote (UK) Job title: Platform Engineer. You may be known as a Devops Engineer & in fact, we have pinched a couple from the Devops teams to kick-start the dedicated Platform Engineering team! Other suitable titles may include: Cloud Platform Engineer, SRE, etc. What you'll be doing Designing and building internal tooling, templates, and scaffolding that make the right way the easy way for engineering teams across the business. Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that are robust, fast, and production-ready - reducing friction for every team that depends on them. Treating developer experience as a product - gathering feedback from engineers, identifying pain points, and iterating toward solutions that deliver measurable value. Owning test architecture as a deliberate design problem - defining and embedding standards for unit, integration, and contract testing across the platform. Collaborating closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to surface ideas, take on feedback, and shape the direction of the platform engineering function. What you need to bring Strong software engineering skills with real depth in at least one language, and a clear point of view on stacks, tooling, and trade-offs. Java, C#, Python, Typescript, Go - all valid! Solid hands-on experience designing and building CI/CD pipelines, and running containerised workloads in production. Experience with Infrastructure as Code - CloudFormation/CDK, Terraform, or Pulumi (Any) - and the confidence to build pipelines that hold up under real production load. A track record of building tooling or automation that other engineers rely on day-to-day, and strong communication skills to match. AWS experience , GitHub Actions, hands-on continuous release, progressive delivery, or production observability. Why you'll love this job This is a pattern-setting role in a newly formed group - you'll have genuine influence over how the platform is built, not just be handed a backlog to work through. The business takes learning seriously - dedicated personal development time each week, access to an online training platform, annual conference attendance, and regular Innovation Time to explore your own ideas. An excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, income protection, life assurance, pension contribution, subsidised gym membership, and more. If you're an engineer who cares deeply about how software gets built - not just that it gets built - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV!
We are recruiting founding Platform Engineers on behalf of a fast-growing enterprise level (global, 500+ staff) software business with a strong engineering culture and a genuine commitment to doing things the right way. They have recently formed a dedicated Platform Engineering Group - and this is your opportunity to join it at the ground floor, helping to define the patterns, pipelines, and tooling that will shape how their engineering teams build and ship software for years to come. Location: Remote (UK-based), with very occasional visits to a Central London HQ for team days. Salary: £80,000 to £85,000 per annum, plus 10% annual bonus and an extensive benefits package. Working arrangement: fully remote (UK) Job title: Platform Engineer. You may be known as a Devops Engineer & in fact, we have pinched a couple from the Devops teams to kick-start the dedicated Platform Engineering team! Other suitable titles may include: Cloud Platform Engineer, SRE, etc. What you'll be doing Designing and building internal tooling, templates, and scaffolding that make the right way the easy way for engineering teams across the business. Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that are robust, fast, and production-ready - reducing friction for every team that depends on them. Treating developer experience as a product - gathering feedback from engineers, identifying pain points, and iterating toward solutions that deliver measurable value. Owning test architecture as a deliberate design problem - defining and embedding standards for unit, integration, and contract testing across the platform. Collaborating closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to surface ideas, take on feedback, and shape the direction of the platform engineering function. What you need to bring Strong software engineering skills with real depth in at least one language, and a clear point of view on stacks, tooling, and trade-offs. Java, C#, Python, Typescript, Go - all valid! Solid hands-on experience designing and building CI/CD pipelines, and running containerised workloads in production. Experience with Infrastructure as Code - CloudFormation/CDK, Terraform, or Pulumi (Any) - and the confidence to build pipelines that hold up under real production load. A track record of building tooling or automation that other engineers rely on day-to-day, and strong communication skills to match. AWS experience , GitHub Actions, hands-on continuous release, progressive delivery, or production observability. Why you'll love this job This is a pattern-setting role in a newly formed group - you'll have genuine influence over how the platform is built, not just be handed a backlog to work through. The business takes learning seriously - dedicated personal development time each week, access to an online training platform, annual conference attendance, and regular Innovation Time to explore your own ideas. An excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, income protection, life assurance, pension contribution, subsidised gym membership, and more. If you're an engineer who cares deeply about how software gets built - not just that it gets built - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV!
03/06/2026
Full time
We are recruiting founding Platform Engineers on behalf of a fast-growing enterprise level (global, 500+ staff) software business with a strong engineering culture and a genuine commitment to doing things the right way. They have recently formed a dedicated Platform Engineering Group - and this is your opportunity to join it at the ground floor, helping to define the patterns, pipelines, and tooling that will shape how their engineering teams build and ship software for years to come. Location: Remote (UK-based), with very occasional visits to a Central London HQ for team days. Salary: £80,000 to £85,000 per annum, plus 10% annual bonus and an extensive benefits package. Working arrangement: fully remote (UK) Job title: Platform Engineer. You may be known as a Devops Engineer & in fact, we have pinched a couple from the Devops teams to kick-start the dedicated Platform Engineering team! Other suitable titles may include: Cloud Platform Engineer, SRE, etc. What you'll be doing Designing and building internal tooling, templates, and scaffolding that make the right way the easy way for engineering teams across the business. Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that are robust, fast, and production-ready - reducing friction for every team that depends on them. Treating developer experience as a product - gathering feedback from engineers, identifying pain points, and iterating toward solutions that deliver measurable value. Owning test architecture as a deliberate design problem - defining and embedding standards for unit, integration, and contract testing across the platform. Collaborating closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to surface ideas, take on feedback, and shape the direction of the platform engineering function. What you need to bring Strong software engineering skills with real depth in at least one language, and a clear point of view on stacks, tooling, and trade-offs. Java, C#, Python, Typescript, Go - all valid! Solid hands-on experience designing and building CI/CD pipelines, and running containerised workloads in production. Experience with Infrastructure as Code - CloudFormation/CDK, Terraform, or Pulumi (Any) - and the confidence to build pipelines that hold up under real production load. A track record of building tooling or automation that other engineers rely on day-to-day, and strong communication skills to match. AWS experience , GitHub Actions, hands-on continuous release, progressive delivery, or production observability. Why you'll love this job This is a pattern-setting role in a newly formed group - you'll have genuine influence over how the platform is built, not just be handed a backlog to work through. The business takes learning seriously - dedicated personal development time each week, access to an online training platform, annual conference attendance, and regular Innovation Time to explore your own ideas. An excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, income protection, life assurance, pension contribution, subsidised gym membership, and more. If you're an engineer who cares deeply about how software gets built - not just that it gets built - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV!
Principal / Lead Engineer Python / Cloud / Terraform / IAM / DevOps / infrastructure-as-a-code IaC Rate: Circa 600 - 700 PD (Outside IR35), 6 Months Location: London / Hybrid x2 days We are seeking an experienced Principal / Lead Engineer to join a highly ambitious organisation building a large-scale, mission-critical data and technology platform. This is a unique opportunity to join at the earliest stages of a major programme and play a key role in shaping its technical foundations. Working closely with the CTO and a small team of senior engineers, you will lead the design and implementation of core infrastructure, establish engineering standards and practices, and make architectural decisions that will have long-term strategic impact. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing technology strategy, and creating robust engineering foundations, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact. Role & Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design and implementation of foundational platform infrastructure and engineering capabilities Define architectural patterns, engineering standards, and best practices that will guide future development Partner closely with the CTO and senior stakeholders to make and document key technical decisions Promote secure-by-design principles across all aspects of platform development Establish and maintain core engineering tooling, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing frameworks Platform Engineering Design and implement identity and access management solutions with robust authentication and authorisation controls Build and manage cloud infrastructure using modern infrastructure-as-code approaches Develop audit, workflow, and operational capabilities to support governance and compliance requirements Implement networking, monitoring, and security controls for highly secure environments Evaluate and integrate appropriate open-source technologies and third-party components Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable, resilient, and maintainable distributed systems Collaboration & Team Development Act as a senior technical contributor within a high-performing engineering team Mentor engineers and help establish a strong engineering culture as the organisation grows Collaborate with product, design, and delivery teams to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives Engage with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders where required Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or making significant contributions to complex distributed, cloud-native, or federated systems Strong software engineering expertise in Python, including backend development, automation, and infrastructure tooling Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or equivalent Experience designing and building authentication and authorisation systems, including modern identity standards and policy-based access controls Solid understanding of data storage architectures and the trade-offs between different storage and query patterns Experience establishing CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices within modern software environments Ability to work effectively in fast-moving environments with evolving requirements and limited precedent Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Skills & Experience Experience building secure, highly regulated, or mission-critical platforms Familiarity with federated architectures and distributed data access models Experience designing solutions with strong governance, auditability, and security requirements Knowledge of privacy-preserving technologies and secure computing environments Experience evaluating, adopting, or contributing to open-source technologies Background working within complex stakeholder environments undergoing significant transformation
03/06/2026
Contractor
Principal / Lead Engineer Python / Cloud / Terraform / IAM / DevOps / infrastructure-as-a-code IaC Rate: Circa 600 - 700 PD (Outside IR35), 6 Months Location: London / Hybrid x2 days We are seeking an experienced Principal / Lead Engineer to join a highly ambitious organisation building a large-scale, mission-critical data and technology platform. This is a unique opportunity to join at the earliest stages of a major programme and play a key role in shaping its technical foundations. Working closely with the CTO and a small team of senior engineers, you will lead the design and implementation of core infrastructure, establish engineering standards and practices, and make architectural decisions that will have long-term strategic impact. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing technology strategy, and creating robust engineering foundations, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact. Role & Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design and implementation of foundational platform infrastructure and engineering capabilities Define architectural patterns, engineering standards, and best practices that will guide future development Partner closely with the CTO and senior stakeholders to make and document key technical decisions Promote secure-by-design principles across all aspects of platform development Establish and maintain core engineering tooling, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing frameworks Platform Engineering Design and implement identity and access management solutions with robust authentication and authorisation controls Build and manage cloud infrastructure using modern infrastructure-as-code approaches Develop audit, workflow, and operational capabilities to support governance and compliance requirements Implement networking, monitoring, and security controls for highly secure environments Evaluate and integrate appropriate open-source technologies and third-party components Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable, resilient, and maintainable distributed systems Collaboration & Team Development Act as a senior technical contributor within a high-performing engineering team Mentor engineers and help establish a strong engineering culture as the organisation grows Collaborate with product, design, and delivery teams to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives Engage with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders where required Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or making significant contributions to complex distributed, cloud-native, or federated systems Strong software engineering expertise in Python, including backend development, automation, and infrastructure tooling Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or equivalent Experience designing and building authentication and authorisation systems, including modern identity standards and policy-based access controls Solid understanding of data storage architectures and the trade-offs between different storage and query patterns Experience establishing CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices within modern software environments Ability to work effectively in fast-moving environments with evolving requirements and limited precedent Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Skills & Experience Experience building secure, highly regulated, or mission-critical platforms Familiarity with federated architectures and distributed data access models Experience designing solutions with strong governance, auditability, and security requirements Knowledge of privacy-preserving technologies and secure computing environments Experience evaluating, adopting, or contributing to open-source technologies Background working within complex stakeholder environments undergoing significant transformation
