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Service Designer 3 Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 580 per day London based - hybrid working - 2-3 days onsite Government sector - must have current and active SC Clearance to be considered Key Responsibilities: Plan, lead, and deliver service design for public service in Discovery, Apply a range of methods-e.g. stakeholder interviews, contextual inquiry Synthesise findings into clear, actionable outputs such as problem statements, user journeys, blueprints and flows Translate insights into strategic priorities and design recommendations that inform product strategy and roadmap decisions Collaborate with cross functional teams - User Researchers, Interaction Designers (UX / UI), Business Analysts and Technical leads to ensure materials are insight driven. Communicate findings to varied audiences-through visual artefacts, presentations, and stakeholder playbacks Facilitate workshops, playback sessions and show-and-tells to drive cross-functional understanding and alignment To map the whole problem and think beyond the confides of the brief yet be cognisant of the challenge at hand Skills & Experience Excellent experience advocating for and working within GDS service standards. Create engaging narratives and stories based on research findings to communicate insights effectively. Strong portfolio or case studies showing research that informed successful service or product outcomes Incredible and demonstrable experience creating user journey maps or E2E diagrams. Strong storytelling skills with an ability to present complex information clearly. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Hybrid in London The company Small businesses move fast. Opportunities often don't wait, and cash flow pressures can appear overnight. To keep going, and growing, SMEs need finance that's as flexible and responsive as they are. That's why we built iwoca. Our smart technology, data science and five-star customer service ensures business owners can act with the speed, confidence and control they need, exactly when it's needed. We've already cleared the way for 100,000 businesses with more than £4 billion in funding. Our passionate team is driven to help even more SMEs succeed, through access to better finance and other services that make running a business easier. Our ultimate mission is to support one million SMEs in their defining moments, creating lasting impact for the communities and economies they drive. The team The Website team sits within the Brand team and is part of the wider Direct Acquisition team, which also includes Sales and Performance Marketing. The Brand team is relatively new and is tasked with ensuring we show up consistently, with authority and credibility. It's also responsible for creating demand at the top of the funnel, as well as empowering marketing, sales, and the wider business. The role We're looking for a highly technical website designer who can both design and implement their vision. You're fluent across design and frontend development, and you embrace modern ways of curating and building websites - combining design tools, code, CMS platforms and AI into a seamless end-to-end workflow. As our website builder in chief, you'll design and build new pages, create reusable components, implement interactive experiences and continuously refine the site to ensure it looks exceptional, supports our brand and marketing strategy, and reflects our position as one of the UK's leading fintechs. We currently use Webflow to build and manage our website, so you will be expected to become proficient using this platform. However, direct Webflow experience isn't essential. Strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills, together with the ability to turn designs into polished, production-ready experiences, are the most valuable attributes. We may also look to move away from Webflow and build on our own infrastructure in the future, giving you the opportunity to help shape our future approach. You'll be responsible for: Driving our site's visual identity Design and implement reusable components and page templates that empower other team members to create their own pages Be responsible for our website design system, making key decisions on everything from fonts to layouts Lead on elevating and upholding our brand identity on the site Collaboration and growth Bring our new products and ventures to market, working with teams across the business to tell their story Work with analysts to uncover quantitative and qualitative insights that inform design decisions Tap into the community of iwoca designers and frontend engineers to work on solutions and develop your skillset Example projects Building out a scalable website component library Exploring how animation can support our brand narrative Designing a high impact landing page for an ad campaign Implementing features to make our digital experience more personalised Requirements You apply core design principles confidently and creatively You have a strong understanding of HTML and CSS You have basic knowledge of JavaScript You have experience developing a design system You can balance commercial, resource and technical constraints Bonus Experience building and maintaining websites in Webflow Strong knowledge of Figma Experience using animation in design Experience working in the B2B or finance space The salary We expect to pay from £50,000 - £70,000 for this role. But, we're open-minded, so definitely include your salary goals with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates, and run quarterly performance and salary reviews. The culture At iwoca, we prioritise a culture of learning, growth, and support, and invest in the professional development of our team members. We value thought and skill diversity, and encourage you to explore new areas of interest to help us innovate and improve our products and services. The offices We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a great place to work: Offices in London, Leeds, Frankfurt, and Berlin with plenty of drinks and snacks. Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football, etc. The benefits Flexible working Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership. A private GP service (separate from Vitality) for you, your partner, and your dependents. 25 days' holiday, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave, and unlimited unpaid leave. A one-month, fully paid sabbatical after four years. Instant access to external counselling and therapy sessions for team members that need emotional or mental health support. 3% pension contributions on total earnings. An employee equity incentive scheme. Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money. Electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme. Two company retreats a year, we've been to France, Italy, Spain, and further afield. And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer: A learning and development budget for everyone. Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers. Access to learning platforms like Treehouse.

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the MOD offices in London and / or Bristol Contract: Salaried 12-month FTC with full company benefits (NOT day rate) Clearance: Must hold active SC clearance and have UK government / public sector experience We are unable to consider candidates who don't have SC The Company At Amber Labs, we're a cutting edge UK and European technology consultancy that empowers autonomy, promotes experimentation, and drives rapid learning to deliver exceptional value to our clients. Collaboration sits at the heart of our culture - every team member, regardless of role, works together to minimise risk and accelerate delivery. Our teams consist of highly skilled engineers, designers, analysts, and consultants dedicated to building world class digital services for government and enterprise clients. About the Role We're seeking an experienced Senior Front-End Engineer to lead the development, modification, and maintenance of the front end elements that users interact with across our government service platforms. You'll work in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with designers, developers, and user researchers to deliver accessible, performant, and standards compliant services that meet the needs of real users and align with government digital standards. This role is about setting the bar for front end quality, defining best practices, ensuring accessibility and performance, and applying modern development techniques. You'll champion progressive enhancement, responsive design, and usability across multiple browsers and devices. Key Responsibilities Lead front end development across multiple digital service projects. Build accessible, responsive user interfaces that meet GDS accessibility and usability standards. Ensure products are built with modern web development techniques and principles. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including UX designers, back end developers, and testers. Maintain high code quality through code reviews, testing, and documentation. Optimise web performance and maintain browser/device compatibility. Mentor junior developers and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Contribute to design system evolution and reusable component libraries. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a front end developer in production and prototype environments. Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (including Node.js, ReactJS, ExpressJS, Mongoose). Experience with templating and UI frameworks such as Nunjucks, Freemarker, Bootstrap, LESS, and SASS. Working knowledge of CI/CD tooling such as Git, GitLab CI, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, and Artifactory. Deep understanding of accessibility, progressive enhancement, and performance optimisation. Experience building services that perform efficiently across multiple devices and browsers. Strong understanding of UX principles and user centred design. Experience working in Agile delivery teams. Clearance Requirement Must hold active SC clearance We are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship at this time. Benefits Competitive salary and performance based bonus structure. Opportunity to work on impactful government digital services. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Private medical insurance (Aviva). Company pension plan (Nest). 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Access to Perkbox - employee discounts, perks, and wellbeing resources. Inclusive and collaborative company culture that values experimentation and innovation. Choice of device - PC or Mac.

Senior Java Developer - SC Cleared - £650 PD Hybrid Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Newcastle 12-Month Contract Are you an experienced Senior Java Developer looking to work on one of the UK's largest and most impactful digital transformation programmes?We're seeking multiple Senior Java Developers to join a high-performing Agile engineering team delivering large-scale digital services used by millions of people across the UK. The ideal candidate will be SC cleared, with working knowledge of Jackson / JAX-RS and mocking frameworks such as Mockito & ActiveMQ or Kafka. The Role As a Senior Java Developer, you'll work alongside Developers, Designers, Product Managers and Business Analysts to design, build and enhance highly available digital services. You'll play a key role in developing scalable microservices, improving engineering standards and contributing to the continuous evolution of modern platforms.This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working with modern technologies and embracing best practices such as pair programming, Test Driven Development and continuous delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Java-based microservices Build secure, scalable APIs for internal and external consumers Develop robust automated test suites using TDD and BDD Work within Agile delivery teams using modern engineering practices Participate in pair programming and collaborative code reviews Support Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines Contribute to technical discussions, architecture and engineering improvements Provide occasional 2nd line application support where required Share knowledge and promote engineering best practice across the wider team Essential Skills Strong commercial experience with Java 21 (or later) Excellent knowledge of Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) Experience building and supporting large-scale microservice architectures Strong Agile delivery experience Experience developing RESTful APIs Experience building automated testing frameworks Good understanding of Linux or Unix-based operating systems Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to changing priorities Desirable Experience Jackson JAX-RS Mockito or similar mocking frameworks Kafka or ActiveMQ MongoDB or other NoSQL databases High-traffic, large-scale web applications Large data processing and distributed systems Responsive Web Design What's on Offer? 12-month contract Hybrid working (3 days per week onsite) Opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest digital transformation programmes Modern technology stack Collaborative engineering culture focused on quality and continuous improvement Long-term programme with multiple positions available If you're an experienced Java Developer looking to work on meaningful, high-impact technology projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Grade/Salary: £45,000-£65,000 per year Location: Hybrid - on-site typically 2-6 days a month Contract type: Permanent Travel: Occasional requirement to attend client sites typically in Milton Keynes and London Hours: 37 hours Reporting to: Ant Wynne The Role Owing to our continued growth and trusted reputation, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Power Platform Developer to join our Data Science team. This position is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mind and a strong sense of responsibility, essential for managing complex projects and meeting deadlines and budgets effectively. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering client-facing roles primarily to support clients evolving from legacy tools to modern cloud-based information management solutions. You will be a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders providing core expertise in Data structures, Microsoft Power Platform and other Client database migration expertise. You will play a crucial role in our ongoing quest to streamline customer operations, enhance productivity and integrate data seamlessly, developing innovative solutions to enable us to provide customers with powerful data insights. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand user needs, operational challenges, gather requirements and provide tailored technical solutions. Public sector projects make a real impact on people's lives. SVGC support the public sector to make great decisions. This role is ideally suited to someone who wants to proactively contribute to the success of the UK Public Sector. Key Project Overview SVGC provides Digital Archive and Records Management (DRAM) services in support of client Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) functions. Already delivering solutions to a range of Government departments, all major and minor government departments have needs to transition and modernise. The SVGC DRAM includes unique and leading-edge technology including proven AI solutions and many in development. The role needs to be responsive and flexible. SVGC's solutions have been heralded across government as "the only game in town" when it comes to the needs of effective digital data records management. Responsibilities Your main responsibilities will be to Application Development and Customisation Define, design, implement and support applications tailored to customers specific business needs. Develop and deploy Power Platform solutions. Develop and implement user testing routines and review feedback from stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure solutions meet customer requirements. Track development of projects using industry standard platforms. Business Process Automation Utilise Power Automate to streamline workflows, reduce manual intervention, human error and thus improve efficiency - including data management, approval processes, notifications and document management. Data Integration and Management Integrate Microsoft Dataverse, SQL Server, SharePoint and third-party APIs to ensure a seamless data flow between systems. Assist with the integration of internal and external IT systems. Power BI Dashboard and Report Development Build interactive and visually appealing dashboards and reports in Power BI, facilitating the ability to monitor performance and identify trends. Prepare technical documentation, including user guides and process documentation. Security and Compliance Ensure Power Platform solutions align with company, customer and industry regulations. Guarantee applications are built with proper security protocols, including role-based access control (RBAC) and data encryption. Project Collaboration and Support Work cross-functionally, coordinating with business analysts, designers and IT administrators to deliver successful solutions. Provide ongoing support to resolve issues and optimise applications as business needs evolve. Design and deliver training and support to end-users. The Person Currently hold Security Checked (SC) Or ability to become SC cleared. Have a blend of technical expertise and problem-solving ability. Have the ability to understand business processing including automation workflows, system integration and process mapping. Have knowledge of security and compliance requirements including data governance, role-based access and cyber security best practices Have a strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and translate business requirements into technical solutions. Have proven experience in Power Platform expertise including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Power Virtual Agents. Have experience in Programming including, SQL, DAX, Power Query (M), Excel macros and Python. Have experience in designing Data Structures, Database Management including Microsoft Dataverse, SQL Server, SharePoint and Common Data Model. Have familiarity with project management methodologies including Agile and Waterfall. Have strong interpersonal skills so as to communicate confidently and competently technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Have experience in producing high quality, thorough documentation. Have a genuine enthusiasm for the IT and Software Ecosystem and a keen interest in your continuing professional development in relation to best practices within the Microsoft Power Platform. Hold a degree in a mathematical based subject or other relevant qualifications or vocational experience. Hold a relevant and current Microsoft Certification or a willingness to undertake and achieve certification. Has experience of turning business processes into an efficient technical solution within the Microsoft ecosystem. Can understand the complexity and functions of a legacy IT system and re implement it using modern solutions. Have experience of tools for development support e.g. Confluence, JIRA, and Git. Ability to extend SC clearance to Developed Vetting (DV). Seeing the Big Picture Be alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact or benefit own and work Develop an understanding of own area's strategy and how this contributes to Company priorities Ensure own area/team activities are aligned to Company priorities Actively seek out and share experience to develop understanding and knowledge of own work and of team's business area Seek to understand how the services, activities and strategies in the area work together to create value for the customer/end user Changing and Improving Find ways to improve systems and structures to deliver with more streamlined resources Regularly review procedures or systems with teams to identify improvements and simplify processes and decision making Be prepared to take managed risks, ensuring these are planned and their impact assessed Actively encourage ideas from a wide range of sources and stakeholders and use these to inform own thinking Be willing to meet the challenges of difficult or complex changes, encouraging and supporting others to do the same Prepare for and respond appropriately to the range of possible effects that change may have on own role/team Making Effective Decisions Make decisions when they are needed, even if they prove difficult or unpopular Identify a broad range of relevant and credible information sources and recognise the need to collect new data when necessary, from internal and external sources Recognize patterns and trends in a wide range of evidence/ data and draw key conclusions, outlining costs, benefits, risks and potential responses Ensure all government and public data and information is treated with care in accordance with security procedures and protocols Recognise scope of own authority for decision making and empower team members to make decisions Invite challenge and where appropriate involve others in decision making to help build engagement and present robust recommendations Leading and Communicating Continually communicate with staff, helping to clarify goals and activities and the links between these and Company strategy Recognise, respect and reward the contribution and achievements of others, valuing difference Communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner with all stakeholders and stand ground when needed Communicate using appropriate styles, methods and timing, including digital channels, to maximise understanding and impact Promote the work of the Company and play an active part in supporting the SVGC Team values and culture Role model enthusiasm and energy about their work and encourage others to do the same Collaborating and Partnering Establish relationships with a range of stakeholders to support delivery of business outcomes Act as a team player, investing time to generate a common focus and genuine team spirit Actively seek input from a diverse range of people Readily share resources to support higher priority work, showing pragmatism and support for the shared goals of the organization Deal with conflict in a prompt, calm and constructive manner Encourage collaborative team working within own team and across the Company Building Capability for All . click apply for full job details

Zaizi is looking for a UX/UI Designer to work in a delivery-focused, agile environment, working with government clients. You'll play a key role in translating user needs and business requirements into clear, usable designs that development teams can effectively implement. Working across end-to-end user journeys, you'll define and guide the creation of prototypes and user-centred design artefacts that uncover user motivations, behaviours, and service interactions. You'll also support and mentor other User Experience Designers, contributing to their growth while ensuring high standards across the team's work. At Zaizi, a UX/UI Designer works within a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating user-centred design efforts. You'll collaborate closely with Product Managers, Solution Architects, Developers, Testers, and other Designers to ensure design outputs are clearly communicated and effectively shape ongoing development. These are the expected objectives for this role and we would be eager to discuss this further during the interview process and jointly agree it with the successful candidate. Expert knowledge and experience of user interfaces such as Figma Communicate and evangelise user needs to the team and wider stakeholders Create prototypes to feed into development Work with team members to design and conduct workshops Building relationships with clients and stakeholders Able to elicit requirements from ambiguous user needs Be the go to person in this area of expertise Provide guidance and best practice on accessible design Work with team members (Developers in particular) to bring designs to life in production You will oversee and support the creation of workshops, prototypes and other design artefacts to inform decision making and drive actions. You will help to define the user-centred design approaches and methodologies for projects and initiatives and help with the planning of user-experience activities. Core skills & competencies Experience with a range of user-centred design and service design techniques and practices. Able to break down designs and communicate them to developers and testers Excellent knowledge and experience of prototyping and interaction design. Setting design objectives and choosing appropriate tools and techniques. The ability to plan user-centred design activities and define protocols. Theming and synthesis outputs from raw research to produce strategic insights Communicating information to stakeholders and your team Being able to work in an agile and flexible way across a number of agile projects You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process-just ask! SC Clearance Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. Compensation Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value. Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8%. Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind. Purpose & Culture Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure. Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success. Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service. Work / Life Balance Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle. Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year. Development & Growth Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave. Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you-work-related or not. Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career. Health & Balance Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards). Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup. Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices.

ServiceNow Developer - 12 months - £700 per day - SC Cleared Rate : £700 per day Location : Remote/London (2 days per week) Duration : 12 months The role: A leading Central Government Institution are seeking x2 ServiceNow Developers, supporting the development of enterprise workflows and data-driven decisions. Technical Skills Proficiency in JavaScript: Core scripting language used in ServiceNow. Experience with ServiceNow platform: Including modules like ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, and CMDB. ServiceNow Scripting: Client Scripts, Business Rules, Script Includes, UI Policies, and UI Actions. REST/SOAP API Integration: Building and consuming APIs for third-party integrations. ServiceNow Workflows: Designing and implementing Flow Designer and legacy Workflow Editor. Service Portal Development: Custom widgets, pages, and themes. Data Management: Import Sets, Transform Maps, and Data Policies. Configuration Management: Working with CMDB and Discovery. Professional Experience Hands-on experience in ServiceNow development and administration (typically 2-5+ years). Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps. Project lifecycle involvement: From requirements gathering to deployment and support. Working with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the positions further.

ServiceNow Developer - 12 months - £700 per day - SC Cleared Rate: £700 per day Location: Remote/London (2 days per week) Duration: 12 months The role A leading Central Government Institution are seeking x2 ServiceNow Developers, supporting the development of enterprise workflows and data-driven decisions. Technical Skills Proficiency in JavaScript: Core scripting language used in ServiceNow. Experience with ServiceNow platform: Including modules like ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, and CMDB. ServiceNow Scripting: Client Scripts, Business Rules, Script Includes, UI Policies, and UI Actions. REST/SOAP API Integration: Building and consuming APIs for third-party integrations. ServiceNow Workflows: Designing and implementing Flow Designer and legacy Workflow Editor. Service Portal Development: Custom widgets, pages, and themes. Data Management: Import Sets, Transform Maps, and Data Policies. Configuration Management: Working with CMDB and Discovery. Professional Experience Hands on experience in ServiceNow development and administration (typically 2-5+ years). Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps. Project lifecycle involvement: From requirements gathering to deployment and support. Working with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the positions further.

Who we are 4C Strategies builds organisational readiness and military training management software for clients in over 70 countries. Our flagship product, Exonaut , is used by NATO and allied forces to plan, run and evaluate exercises in real time. Our consultants and engineers work alongside armed forces across the UK, Europe, North America and beyond to deliver training and exercise management solutions. Your Role Much of this hasn't been designed yet - and that's the point. We're building new parts of Exonaut and connecting it to a fast-growing landscape of systems (a data lakehouse, customer ERP platforms, optimisation engines, partner platforms) on one of the most significant training transformation programmes in UK defence, and a lot of the hard problems are still open. We want a senior full stack engineer who's energised by that kind of ambiguity: someone who can take a vaguely defined need, work with the team to figure out the right shape, and build it end to end - from the user interface down to the data layer. What you'll do Build Exonaut end to end - the user facing screens, the backend services behind them, and the data that flows through both - often from a rough idea rather than a finished spec, with maintainability, observability and security designed in from the start. Figure out and build how Exonaut talks to everything around it - a data lakehouse, customer ERP systems, optimisation engines and partner platforms - reading and writing data reliably across systems. Work across a modern full stack - a component based web front end, backend services built on Java, and SQL databases - alongside pipeline orchestration and transformation tooling, choosing the right tool for the problem rather than the other way round. Big parts of the stack are still ours to decide - you'll make real architecture calls, not inherit someone else's, so judgement and pragmatism matter more than experience with any one tool. Introduce event driven and change data capture (CDC) patterns where they help us keep data flowing in near real time across systems. Help raise our engineering standards around code quality, automated testing, CI/CD and observability - building the pipelines and test automation that let us ship changes safely and often, with quality and operability treated as first class engineering concerns, not an afterthought. Mentor and coach engineers across the team - not just juniors - and help grow our full stack engineering practice inside 4C. Extend and modify the existing Exonaut platform, building the front end features, backend services and APIs that connect it to surrounding systems - owning the user experience, integration contracts, performance and security. Work directly with stakeholders on both sides - our own project managers, designers and engineers, and the customer's technical and non technical people - drawing out what's really needed, explaining technical trade offs in plain language, and making sure what we build genuinely serves the people who use it. About you A capable engineer with full stack experience who has independently led substantial pieces of work - building both front end and backend, connecting systems together and seeing it through to production - and who still likes being close to the code. Comfortable building modern web front ends (a component based TypeScript framework, specifically Angular) as well as backend services and APIs (REST and/or event based), and integrating with third party systems such as ERP platforms, data stores and external engines - with a good grasp of integration patterns, authentication and performance. Solid SQL and strong Java (our backend language). Comfortable with version control, code review, automated testing and CI/CD pipelines - you treat test automation and safe, repeatable delivery as part of building, not a separate phase. Energised rather than unsettled by ambiguity: you can pick up a new stack quickly, you're happy to define the problem rather than only solve a specified one, and you make sound calls when requirements are still moving. We care more about that than about any specific technology you already know. Sound judgement around system and data design - including integrating with a data warehouse / lakehouse - and good instincts for when to use streaming or event driven approaches versus batch. Good product and user experience instincts - you care how the interface feels for the people using it, not just how the code reads. Pragmatic about quality: you instrument what you build and care as much about how it runs in production as how it looks in code review. A strong communicator who can hold a technical conversation with engineers and a plain language one with project managers, designers and senior customer stakeholders - internal and external, including in regulated environments. A mentor by instinct who lifts the people around you and helps spread good practice. Fluent written and spoken English, as required for security cleared defence work and for clear communication with UK customer stakeholders. Requirements This role requires the successful candidate to be a UK national and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). Candidates who already hold current UK SC clearance will be at an advantage; however, we also welcome applications from individuals who meet the eligibility requirements and are willing to undergo the SC clearance process. A genuine interest in our mission - software that helps armed forces, public safety and resilience organisations train, prepare, and respond. Benefits Warminster based, with hybrid working - typically around three days a week on site at our office or a customer site. Some of the work needs to be done on site, and the exact pattern can vary with the programme's needs, but we're supportive of flexibility where the work allows. Easily commutable from Bath, Salisbury, Trowbridge and the surrounding area. Competitive salary, reviewed annually Pension Scheme with 5% employer contribution Private healthcare including dental Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays) Life Assurance Cycle to work scheme Work Extras Discounts at over 80 retailers Company social events Equal Opportunity 4C Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Who we are 4C Strategies builds organisational readiness and military training management software for clients in over 70 countries. Our flagship product, Exonaut , is used by NATO and allied forces to plan, run and evaluate exercises in real time. Our consultants and engineers work alongside armed forces across the UK, Europe, North America and beyond to deliver training and exercise management solutions. Your Role Much of this hasn't been designed yet - and that's the point. We're connecting Exonaut to a fast-growing landscape of systems - a data lakehouse, customer ERP platforms, optimisation engines and partner platforms - on one of the most significant training transformation programmes in UK defence, and many of the hard problems are still open. We want a Staff Engineer to act as technical lead for the team: a full-stack engineer whose centre of gravity is backend and integration work, who is energised by that ambiguity and can take a vaguely-defined need, shape it with the team, and build it across the stack. You'll lead through influence rather than formal authority, partnering closely with our Engineering Managers and Product Managers. You'll own and evolve parts of the Exonaut platform itself, not just wire systems together - product engineering at the seams of several moving parts, from the services and APIs underneath to the interfaces people use. There's a clear programme direction and a strong team around you; within that, scope will shift and you'll have the autonomy to make the calls that matter. This is a Staff role with real ownership. You'll lead substantial pieces of work end-to-end - designing, choosing the right patterns, and seeing them through to production - and steward the technical direction across the team: the architecture, the standards, the tools, and how we test and observe what we build. You'll still spend meaningful time hands on in the code, with the balance gradually tilting toward leadership - your impact growing through the design sessions you lead, the engineers you mentor, and the architecture you shape across data, integrations and APIs. Day to day you'll collaborate with other engineers, project managers and designers on the programme, with senior stakeholders on the customer side, and with peers across the wider 4C engineering organisation - where the IC track is treated as a first class career path alongside management. What you'll do Hold the technical vision for our work on the programme, in close partnership with Engineering Management, Product and Delivery - and stay close enough to the code to lead by example. Figure out and build how Exonaut talks to everything around it - a data lakehouse, customer ERP systems, optimisation engines and partner platforms - often from a rough idea rather than a finished spec, reading and writing data reliably with maintainability, observability and security designed in from the start. Build full stack features on the Exonaut platform - the backend services and APIs, and the user facing interfaces on top of them - so the systems you connect are matched by interfaces people can actually use. Work across a modern stack - Java and SQL on the backend, Angular on the front end, plus pipeline and data tooling - making real architecture calls rather than inheriting someone else's, so judgement and pragmatism matter more than experience with any one tool. Introduce event driven and change data capture (CDC) patterns where they keep data flowing in near real time. Lead design sessions and steward the architecture across data, integrations and APIs - driving simplicity and sustainability so the calls we make today still serve the programme years from now. Help raise our engineering standards around code quality, automated testing, CI/CD and observability - building the pipelines and test automation that let us ship changes safely and often, with quality and operability treated as first class engineering concerns, not an afterthought. Mentor and coach engineers across the team - not just juniors - mentoring Senior Engineers toward Staff level scope, and help grow our full stack and integration engineering practice inside 4C. Represent engineering thoughtfully with customers, partners and 4C peers - presenting technical work externally and making sure the engineering perspective has a strong voice in cross functional and customer settings. Work directly with stakeholders on both sides - our own project managers, designers and engineers, and the customer's technical and non technical people - drawing out what's really needed, explaining technical trade offs in plain language, and making sure what we build genuinely serves the people who use it. About you An experienced full stack engineer who still enjoys writing code, with several years operating at Senior Engineer level or above and a track record of guiding non trivial technical work across a team or cluster of teams. Your centre of gravity is backend and data, and you're comfortable working up the stack into the user facing layer - so this suits a backend leaning full stack engineer rather than a front end specialist. Comfortable building backend services and APIs (REST and/or event based), integrating with third party systems such as ERP platforms, data stores and external engines, and building the front end on top - with a good grasp of integration patterns, authentication and performance. Strong Java and SQL, with working familiarity with Angular (or a comparable modern front end framework). We care more about depth and judgement than about an exact match - if you're strong in a neighbouring backend language and willing to work in Java, we'd still like to hear from you. You treat version control, code review, automated testing and CI/CD as part of building, not a separate phase. Comfortable being a team's technical point of reference - you lead through influence, partnership and consistently good judgement. Energised rather than unsettled by ambiguity: you can pick up a new stack quickly, you're happy to define the problem rather than only solve a specified one, and you make sound calls when requirements are still moving. We care more about that than about any specific technology you already know. Sound judgement around system and data design - including integrating with a data warehouse / lakehouse - and good instincts for when to use streaming or event driven approaches versus batch. Pragmatic about quality: you instrument what you build and care as much about how it runs in production as how it looks in code review. A strong communicator who can hold a technical conversation with engineers and a plain language one with project managers, designers and senior customer stakeholders - internal and external, including in regulated environments. A mentor who lifts the people around you and spreads good practice - you can point to engineers whose growth you've helped shape. Fluent written and spoken English, as required for security cleared defence work and for clear communication with UK customer stakeholders. This role requires the successful candidate to be a UK national and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). Candidates who already hold current UK SC clearance will be at an advantage; however, we also welcome applications from individuals who meet the eligibility requirements and are willing to undergo the SC clearance process. A genuine interest in our mission - software that helps armed forces, public safety and resilience organisations train, prepare, and respond. If you don't tick every box but recognise yourself in much of the above, please apply anyway - we'd genuinely like to hear from you. What you can expect from 4C Strategies Warminster based, with hybrid working - typically around three days a week on site at our office or a customer site. Some of the work needs to be done on site, and the exact pattern can vary with the programme's needs, but we're supportive of flexibility where the work allows. Easily commutable from Bath, Salisbury, Trowbridge and the surrounding area. Competitive salary, reviewed annually Pension Scheme with 5% employer contribution Private healthcare including dental Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays) Life Assurance Cycle to work scheme Work Extras Discounts at over 80 retailers Company social events Why Join 4C Strategies If you're happiest when the path isn't drawn yet, this is a rare chance to own hard, open problems on a large, multi year programme - real scale, real production systems, and the freedom to shape how they're built, with a collaborative team alongside you. You'll work with experienced engineers and military specialists, with the individual contributor track valued as highly as management, so you can grow without leaving the code behind. The work matters: what you build helps armed forces, public safety and resilience organisations train, prepare, and respond. If you want Staff level ownership on systems that are used in earnest - not a backlog ticket factory - this is that role. Application Process Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV. A short cover note on your experience and motivation is welcome but not required. We review applications on a rolling basis. The process starts with a behavioural screening interview with the hiring manager; candidates who progress go through a full interview loop that, for this Staff full stack role, includes a hands on programming session (our stack is Java and Angular . click apply for full job details