Airbus Defence And Space Limited
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE : Eligibility to gain SC Security Clearance, ideally Developed Vetting (DV) TRAVEL REQUIRED : Couple of times a year LOCATION : Portsmouth TYPE : Full time WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) The world is changing. Our purpose is to keep it safe and united. From the future of combat air to cyber security and space, we pioneer the technologies that defend sovereignty and connect our world. Your career is cleared for take-off in a mission that matters. What's your next move? About the role Due to new MOD, Government and SATCOM projects and expanded workload, we are looking for a Systems Engineer with Radiation Hardening / Nuclear Hardening experience You'll be joining a fantastic, knowledgeable and supportive team and work on stable and long term projects. You'll be able to see, in person, how your decisions and work impacts the end-to-end products manufactured onsite in clean rooms. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Join a friendly and collaborative team. Utilise the Buddy system and training to understand Airbus's products and how they contribute to the world Support the Systems team in designing, developing and capturing end-to-end needs and expectations whilst identifying the boundary of the solution to be developed. Elicit and validate requirements for Nuclear Hardening whilst considering the complete system lifecycle. Identify mitigations to the NH requirements based on installation environment. Identify responses to the Nuclear Hardening requirements based on evaluation of NH processes in the context of a military fixed ground installation. Produce Nuclear Hardening analysis and mitigation plans as appropriate, including any relevant test plans Lead the engagement with the customer and test houses to fully define and agree the approach around Nuclear Hardening Deliver safe systems which minimise operational costs and maximise performance and reliability throughout the product life-cycle. Design and define possible architectures, in collaboration with IS/IT specialists, considering the functions and other requirements (constraints and trade-offs). AB OUT YOU Enjoys working with complex technical solutions and learning from both technical and non-technical audiences. Genuinely passionate about keeping defense communications active and safeguarding equipment in harsh environments Radiation Hardening / Nuclear Hardening experience at systems level, including design and development Understanding of how radiation impacts communications equipment Verification and validation (V&V) Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. How we can support you Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. 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. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Sub-system development By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
21/09/2026
Full time
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE : Eligibility to gain SC Security Clearance, ideally Developed Vetting (DV) TRAVEL REQUIRED : Couple of times a year LOCATION : Portsmouth TYPE : Full time WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) The world is changing. Our purpose is to keep it safe and united. From the future of combat air to cyber security and space, we pioneer the technologies that defend sovereignty and connect our world. Your career is cleared for take-off in a mission that matters. What's your next move? About the role Due to new MOD, Government and SATCOM projects and expanded workload, we are looking for a Systems Engineer with Radiation Hardening / Nuclear Hardening experience You'll be joining a fantastic, knowledgeable and supportive team and work on stable and long term projects. You'll be able to see, in person, how your decisions and work impacts the end-to-end products manufactured onsite in clean rooms. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Join a friendly and collaborative team. Utilise the Buddy system and training to understand Airbus's products and how they contribute to the world Support the Systems team in designing, developing and capturing end-to-end needs and expectations whilst identifying the boundary of the solution to be developed. Elicit and validate requirements for Nuclear Hardening whilst considering the complete system lifecycle. Identify mitigations to the NH requirements based on installation environment. Identify responses to the Nuclear Hardening requirements based on evaluation of NH processes in the context of a military fixed ground installation. Produce Nuclear Hardening analysis and mitigation plans as appropriate, including any relevant test plans Lead the engagement with the customer and test houses to fully define and agree the approach around Nuclear Hardening Deliver safe systems which minimise operational costs and maximise performance and reliability throughout the product life-cycle. Design and define possible architectures, in collaboration with IS/IT specialists, considering the functions and other requirements (constraints and trade-offs). AB OUT YOU Enjoys working with complex technical solutions and learning from both technical and non-technical audiences. Genuinely passionate about keeping defense communications active and safeguarding equipment in harsh environments Radiation Hardening / Nuclear Hardening experience at systems level, including design and development Understanding of how radiation impacts communications equipment Verification and validation (V&V) Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. How we can support you Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. 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. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Sub-system development By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Airbus Defence And Space Limited
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE : Eligibility to gain SC Security Clearance, ideally DV TRAVEL REQUIRED : Couple of times a year LOCATION : Portsmouth TYPE : Full time WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) The world is changing. Our purpose is to keep it safe and united. From the future of combat air to cyber security and space, we pioneer the technologies that defend sovereignty and connect our world. Your career is cleared for take-off in a mission that matters. What's your next move? About the role Due to new MOD, Government and SATCOM projects and expanded workload, we are looking for a Systems Engineer with TEMPEST and EMC experience. You'll be joining a fantastic, knowledgeable and supportive team and work on stable and long term projects. You'll be able to see, in person, how your decisions and work impacts the end-to-end products manufactured onsite in clean rooms. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Specify considering the following factors: Safety, Quality, Systems Performance, Cost, Environmental, Operational and Industrial Requirements. Work with stakeholders to develop and capture end-to-end needs and expectations whilst identifying the boundary of the solution to be developed. Elicit and validate requirements for TEMPEST and EMC whilst considering the complete system life cycle. Deliver safe systems which minimise operational costs and maximise performance and reliability throughout the product life cycle. Design and define possible architectures, in collaboration with IS/IT specialists, considering the functions and other requirements (constraints and trade-offs). Discuss requirements with suppliers of kit, hardware, software and firmware ABOUT YOU Ability to develop Systems models and simulation products Strong TEMPEST and EMC (TEMPEST/EMC) experience Interested in learning how TEMPEST/EMC is used by Airbus Ideally EMC compliance (such as MIL-STD-461) Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. How we can support you Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. 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. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Sub-system development By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
21/09/2026
Full time
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE : Eligibility to gain SC Security Clearance, ideally DV TRAVEL REQUIRED : Couple of times a year LOCATION : Portsmouth TYPE : Full time WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) The world is changing. Our purpose is to keep it safe and united. From the future of combat air to cyber security and space, we pioneer the technologies that defend sovereignty and connect our world. Your career is cleared for take-off in a mission that matters. What's your next move? About the role Due to new MOD, Government and SATCOM projects and expanded workload, we are looking for a Systems Engineer with TEMPEST and EMC experience. You'll be joining a fantastic, knowledgeable and supportive team and work on stable and long term projects. You'll be able to see, in person, how your decisions and work impacts the end-to-end products manufactured onsite in clean rooms. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Specify considering the following factors: Safety, Quality, Systems Performance, Cost, Environmental, Operational and Industrial Requirements. Work with stakeholders to develop and capture end-to-end needs and expectations whilst identifying the boundary of the solution to be developed. Elicit and validate requirements for TEMPEST and EMC whilst considering the complete system life cycle. Deliver safe systems which minimise operational costs and maximise performance and reliability throughout the product life cycle. Design and define possible architectures, in collaboration with IS/IT specialists, considering the functions and other requirements (constraints and trade-offs). Discuss requirements with suppliers of kit, hardware, software and firmware ABOUT YOU Ability to develop Systems models and simulation products Strong TEMPEST and EMC (TEMPEST/EMC) experience Interested in learning how TEMPEST/EMC is used by Airbus Ideally EMC compliance (such as MIL-STD-461) Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. How we can support you Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. 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. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Sub-system development By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Job Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who is driving for excellence with a passion for their craft, who will have an amazing opportunity to manage the day-to-day squad's quality assurance activities for a customer facing motor insurance product, making sure to drive the automation strategy and implementation across web and mobile platforms, You will have the chance to own the squads test automation roadmap, champion mobile automation practices and mentor junior team members ensuring high quality, timely delivery of quote-to-buy journeys, mobile applications and customer portal functionality. What you will be doing: Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright (web) and Maestro (mobile) Define and implement the automation framework architecture aligned with squad needs and wider QA standards Identify high-value automation opportunities across quote, buy, and portal journeys Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing Develop and maintain API test automation to validate backend services and third-party integrations Mobile Testing Leadership Lead mobile automation initiatives using Maestro, establishing best practices for the wider QA team Manage mobile testing across iOS and Android using BrowserStack, TestFlight, and Intune Ensure comprehensive test coverage for native mobile app functionality, including offline behaviour, push notifications, and device-specific scenarios Quality Assurance Delivery Own end-to-end quality for squad deliverables, including functional, regression, integration, and cross-browser testing Collaborate with developers, product owners and Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and understood Execute exploratory testing and risk-based testing for new features and complex changes Validate integrations with payment gateways, enrichment services, and external data providers Mentoring & Collaboration Mentor and upskill junior QA team members, supporting their growth in automation and testing best practices Conduct test case and automation code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability Define and track quality metrics (defect leakage, automation coverage, test execution times) with inputs from QA lead to maintain consistency across squads Proactively identify process improvements and implement them within the squad What we are looking for: Experienced user of Automated test suites e.g. Playright (web) and Maestro (mobile) Knowledge of BrowserStack, Testflight, and Intune for mobile testing would be desirable Demonstrable knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines Abitlity to work within cross functional teams Proven ability to mentor junior QA team members Skilled in Functional, Regression, Integration and cross-browser testing Experience in defining and tracking quality metrics Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone 750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more A Few Things to Know Before You Apply We're really excited that you're considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Software Development Engineer, Senior Test Automation Engineer, Senior Test Engineer, QA Automation Lead, Test Automation Lead may also be considered for this role.
18/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who is driving for excellence with a passion for their craft, who will have an amazing opportunity to manage the day-to-day squad's quality assurance activities for a customer facing motor insurance product, making sure to drive the automation strategy and implementation across web and mobile platforms, You will have the chance to own the squads test automation roadmap, champion mobile automation practices and mentor junior team members ensuring high quality, timely delivery of quote-to-buy journeys, mobile applications and customer portal functionality. What you will be doing: Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright (web) and Maestro (mobile) Define and implement the automation framework architecture aligned with squad needs and wider QA standards Identify high-value automation opportunities across quote, buy, and portal journeys Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing Develop and maintain API test automation to validate backend services and third-party integrations Mobile Testing Leadership Lead mobile automation initiatives using Maestro, establishing best practices for the wider QA team Manage mobile testing across iOS and Android using BrowserStack, TestFlight, and Intune Ensure comprehensive test coverage for native mobile app functionality, including offline behaviour, push notifications, and device-specific scenarios Quality Assurance Delivery Own end-to-end quality for squad deliverables, including functional, regression, integration, and cross-browser testing Collaborate with developers, product owners and Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and understood Execute exploratory testing and risk-based testing for new features and complex changes Validate integrations with payment gateways, enrichment services, and external data providers Mentoring & Collaboration Mentor and upskill junior QA team members, supporting their growth in automation and testing best practices Conduct test case and automation code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability Define and track quality metrics (defect leakage, automation coverage, test execution times) with inputs from QA lead to maintain consistency across squads Proactively identify process improvements and implement them within the squad What we are looking for: Experienced user of Automated test suites e.g. Playright (web) and Maestro (mobile) Knowledge of BrowserStack, Testflight, and Intune for mobile testing would be desirable Demonstrable knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines Abitlity to work within cross functional teams Proven ability to mentor junior QA team members Skilled in Functional, Regression, Integration and cross-browser testing Experience in defining and tracking quality metrics Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone 750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more A Few Things to Know Before You Apply We're really excited that you're considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Software Development Engineer, Senior Test Automation Engineer, Senior Test Engineer, QA Automation Lead, Test Automation Lead may also be considered for this role.
About the Company At IMSERV, we're proud to be one of the UK's leading energy data and metering specialists. We deliver award-winning services to customers across the country, providing specialist metering technology for electricity, gas and water, alongside highly accurate energy data collection services. About the Role The purpose of the role is to own the Azure platform on which IMSERV's Astral products are built, tested and run, helping us deliver highly scalable, secure, multi-tenant SaaS software to clients across the globe. You will be one of two DevOps Engineers who together own the path to production: the Azure environments, the CI/CD pipelines, the releases and the security and cost posture of the estate. The pair share the full scope so that no environment, pipeline or release depends on any one individual. This role sits within our Scrum teams, working day to day with Software Engineers, Testers and the Technical Architect. Where they own the code, you own the platform it ships on, through the entire product lifecycle. Responsibilities Environment management. Provision, configure and maintain the Astral environment estate (development, test, UAT/load and production), keeping environments consistent, reproducible and documented through infrastructure as code. Manage environment refreshes and test data in line with our data protection rules. CI/CD pipelines. Build, maintain and continuously improve our Azure DevOps build, test and release pipelines, including artifact management, controlled build configurations and pipeline variables, and automated quality and security gates. Consolidate duplicated per-client pipelines toward a single deployment path as the platform moves to multi-tenancy. Release management. Plan and execute deployments through the environment chain to production, with rehearsed rollback for every release. Support product go-lives and maintain a clear, communicated release calendar. Security and access. Own secrets and certificate management (Azure Key Vault, managed identities), role-based access control and least-privilege across the estate, and platform patching. Work with IT security on audit remediation and the security release plan. Monitoring, reliability and recovery. Own observability (Application Insights, Log Analytics), alerting, backups and disaster recovery, including periodic DR tests. Lead incident response for platform issues and run blameless root-cause reviews. Cost management. Monitor and optimise Azure spend across environments and clients; right-size resources and report on cost drivers. Documentation and knowledge. Keep runbooks, environment documentation and configuration records current, written up the same day work is done. We are removing single points of failure, not creating new ones. Community membership. Be an active member of the Scrum team and the wider Product Engineering community, taking part in sprint ceremonies, the Innovation Forum and team events, and unblocking engineers' environment and pipeline needs quickly. What you'll need Essential Has 5+ years running production Azure environments as their primary discipline (App Services, Azure SQL, storage, networking fundamentals). Has written and maintained CI/CD, build and deployment pipelines in Azure DevOps (YAML), including artifact management, controlled build configurations and pipeline variables. Routinely practices infrastructure as code (Bicep, ARM or Terraform) and is a confident scripter in PowerShell and the Azure CLI. Strong appreciation for secure-by-default platform design: Key Vault, managed identities, RBAC and least privilege. Has owned monitoring, backup and disaster recovery for a live service (Application Insights, Log Analytics), including responding to and resolving incidents. Has worked in an Agile SCRUM team and is familiar with the associated ceremonies and artefacts. Understands SQL Server well enough to manage environment data, refreshes and test data safely (in a Relational Database system). Desirable: Microsoft certification: AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) or AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer Expert). Has run or supported one or more of the following Azure PaaS services: Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, Azure API Management (APIM) Azure Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory / Synapse / Microsoft Fabric Enough C# / .NET to read application code and debug a failing build alongside the engineers. Experience consolidating single-tenant, per-client deployments into a shared multi-tenant platform. Experience of enterprise client security requirements (supplier security reviews, ISO 27001-style controls, penetration test remediation). Practical use of AI-assisted tooling in platform and pipeline work. Benefits 28 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays Buy & sell annual leave scheme Up to a 10% bonus Enhanced salary sacrifice pension Life assurance (up to 6x salary ) Simply Health plan (with upgrade options) Car salary sacrifice scheme ( Length of service and T&Cs apply) Equal Opportunity Statement At IMSERV, we're committed to building a team where everyone feels valued, respected and able to do their best work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. A diverse team brings fresh perspectives, strengthens collaboration and helps us deliver the best possible service to our customers. If you're interested in the role but don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. (Please note that we reserve the right to close this position before the expiry date.)
18/09/2026
Full time
About the Company At IMSERV, we're proud to be one of the UK's leading energy data and metering specialists. We deliver award-winning services to customers across the country, providing specialist metering technology for electricity, gas and water, alongside highly accurate energy data collection services. About the Role The purpose of the role is to own the Azure platform on which IMSERV's Astral products are built, tested and run, helping us deliver highly scalable, secure, multi-tenant SaaS software to clients across the globe. You will be one of two DevOps Engineers who together own the path to production: the Azure environments, the CI/CD pipelines, the releases and the security and cost posture of the estate. The pair share the full scope so that no environment, pipeline or release depends on any one individual. This role sits within our Scrum teams, working day to day with Software Engineers, Testers and the Technical Architect. Where they own the code, you own the platform it ships on, through the entire product lifecycle. Responsibilities Environment management. Provision, configure and maintain the Astral environment estate (development, test, UAT/load and production), keeping environments consistent, reproducible and documented through infrastructure as code. Manage environment refreshes and test data in line with our data protection rules. CI/CD pipelines. Build, maintain and continuously improve our Azure DevOps build, test and release pipelines, including artifact management, controlled build configurations and pipeline variables, and automated quality and security gates. Consolidate duplicated per-client pipelines toward a single deployment path as the platform moves to multi-tenancy. Release management. Plan and execute deployments through the environment chain to production, with rehearsed rollback for every release. Support product go-lives and maintain a clear, communicated release calendar. Security and access. Own secrets and certificate management (Azure Key Vault, managed identities), role-based access control and least-privilege across the estate, and platform patching. Work with IT security on audit remediation and the security release plan. Monitoring, reliability and recovery. Own observability (Application Insights, Log Analytics), alerting, backups and disaster recovery, including periodic DR tests. Lead incident response for platform issues and run blameless root-cause reviews. Cost management. Monitor and optimise Azure spend across environments and clients; right-size resources and report on cost drivers. Documentation and knowledge. Keep runbooks, environment documentation and configuration records current, written up the same day work is done. We are removing single points of failure, not creating new ones. Community membership. Be an active member of the Scrum team and the wider Product Engineering community, taking part in sprint ceremonies, the Innovation Forum and team events, and unblocking engineers' environment and pipeline needs quickly. What you'll need Essential Has 5+ years running production Azure environments as their primary discipline (App Services, Azure SQL, storage, networking fundamentals). Has written and maintained CI/CD, build and deployment pipelines in Azure DevOps (YAML), including artifact management, controlled build configurations and pipeline variables. Routinely practices infrastructure as code (Bicep, ARM or Terraform) and is a confident scripter in PowerShell and the Azure CLI. Strong appreciation for secure-by-default platform design: Key Vault, managed identities, RBAC and least privilege. Has owned monitoring, backup and disaster recovery for a live service (Application Insights, Log Analytics), including responding to and resolving incidents. Has worked in an Agile SCRUM team and is familiar with the associated ceremonies and artefacts. Understands SQL Server well enough to manage environment data, refreshes and test data safely (in a Relational Database system). Desirable: Microsoft certification: AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) or AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer Expert). Has run or supported one or more of the following Azure PaaS services: Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, Azure API Management (APIM) Azure Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory / Synapse / Microsoft Fabric Enough C# / .NET to read application code and debug a failing build alongside the engineers. Experience consolidating single-tenant, per-client deployments into a shared multi-tenant platform. Experience of enterprise client security requirements (supplier security reviews, ISO 27001-style controls, penetration test remediation). Practical use of AI-assisted tooling in platform and pipeline work. Benefits 28 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays Buy & sell annual leave scheme Up to a 10% bonus Enhanced salary sacrifice pension Life assurance (up to 6x salary ) Simply Health plan (with upgrade options) Car salary sacrifice scheme ( Length of service and T&Cs apply) Equal Opportunity Statement At IMSERV, we're committed to building a team where everyone feels valued, respected and able to do their best work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. A diverse team brings fresh perspectives, strengthens collaboration and helps us deliver the best possible service to our customers. If you're interested in the role but don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. (Please note that we reserve the right to close this position before the expiry date.)
Location: Cheltenham (hybrid working) Duration: 6 month contract Inside IR35 Role details: Our client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support the development of mission- and safety-critical systems within the defence and aerospace sector. This contract role is suited to an experienced embedded software professional with strong real-time programming expertise and comprehensive knowledge of DO-178C Level A compliance. Key Responsibilities: Derive high-level and low-level software requirements Author software architectures and detailed design documentation Develop bare-metal, real-time embedded software using C and C++ Implement safety-critical software for an embedded modular platform Manage activities across the full software development lifecycle Ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A processes, including traceability, testing and quality assurance Conduct design reviews, code reviews, verification and validation activities Collaborate with hardware, systems and test engineering teams to support effective integration Job Requirements: Significant experience developing bare-metal, real-time embedded systems in C Strong proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and real-time software design In-depth knowledge of DO-178C Level A standards, processes and documentation Experience working with safety-critical systems and certification requirements, including MC/DC testing Understanding of RTOS concepts and embedded modular platforms Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces and safety analysis techniques Experience with software requirements, design, implementation, testing and verification Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience: Experience within aerospace, defence or another high-reliability engineering environment Knowledge of related safety-critical standards, such as ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254 or DO-248 Understanding of hardware and software integration and hardware-in-the-loop testing Experience reporting project status and contributing to programme reviews This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced safety-critical technology used across defence, aerospace and unmanned systems. If you have the required Embedded C/C++ and DO-178C expertise, apply now.
18/09/2026
Contractor
Location: Cheltenham (hybrid working) Duration: 6 month contract Inside IR35 Role details: Our client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support the development of mission- and safety-critical systems within the defence and aerospace sector. This contract role is suited to an experienced embedded software professional with strong real-time programming expertise and comprehensive knowledge of DO-178C Level A compliance. Key Responsibilities: Derive high-level and low-level software requirements Author software architectures and detailed design documentation Develop bare-metal, real-time embedded software using C and C++ Implement safety-critical software for an embedded modular platform Manage activities across the full software development lifecycle Ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A processes, including traceability, testing and quality assurance Conduct design reviews, code reviews, verification and validation activities Collaborate with hardware, systems and test engineering teams to support effective integration Job Requirements: Significant experience developing bare-metal, real-time embedded systems in C Strong proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and real-time software design In-depth knowledge of DO-178C Level A standards, processes and documentation Experience working with safety-critical systems and certification requirements, including MC/DC testing Understanding of RTOS concepts and embedded modular platforms Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces and safety analysis techniques Experience with software requirements, design, implementation, testing and verification Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience: Experience within aerospace, defence or another high-reliability engineering environment Knowledge of related safety-critical standards, such as ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254 or DO-248 Understanding of hardware and software integration and hardware-in-the-loop testing Experience reporting project status and contributing to programme reviews This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced safety-critical technology used across defence, aerospace and unmanned systems. If you have the required Embedded C/C++ and DO-178C expertise, apply now.
Senior Integration Architect Public Sector Transformation Programme Location: Remote with occasional/ad hoc travel to client sites as required Contract: Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential Rate: Up to 700 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS Required The Opportunity We are supporting a major public sector transformation programme focused on modernising and simplifying a large-scale enterprise integration landscape. This multi-year initiative is driving the migration from legacy technologies to strategic platforms, enabling the successful transition to modern cloud-based architecture and supporting wider digital transformation objectives. As a Senior Integration Architect , you will play a key role in designing and delivering integration solutions within a large-scale migration programme. Working closely with architecture, engineering, and product teams, you will help shape the future integration strategy while ensuring high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions are delivered across the programme. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver integration solutions, migrating services from legacy platforms to modern strategic integration platforms. Define API specifications and integration patterns, including the transformation of legacy SOAP services into modern RESTful APIs. Apply API-first and domain-driven integration approaches to support reuse, resilience, and long-term maintainability. Contribute to end-to-end solution design, ensuring alignment with wider enterprise architecture principles and transformation objectives. Promote modern engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD, shift-left delivery, and automation. Support the identification and management of technical risks, dependencies, and migration planning activities. Collaborate closely with engineering teams, product owners, business stakeholders, and SMEs to ensure successful delivery. Contribute to architecture governance, technical documentation, and design assurance activities. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience in enterprise integration architecture and delivery within large-scale transformation or migration programmes. Strong expertise in API design, REST services, OpenAPI specifications, and modern integration patterns. Experience designing and implementing service-based and distributed architectures. Working knowledge of enterprise integration platforms such as SAP Integration Suite, API Management platforms, or similar technologies. Experience delivering integration migration or modernisation programmes. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability. Experience working across multiple delivery teams and contributing to broader architectural strategy and governance. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Desirable Experience Experience within central government or wider public sector environments. Exposure to large-scale ERP transformation programmes. Experience supporting cloud-based integration strategies and platform modernisation initiatives. Knowledge of AI-assisted delivery approaches, including code analysis, automation, and documentation generation. Familiarity with strategic integration platforms and API management solutions.
18/09/2026
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Senior Integration Architect Public Sector Transformation Programme Location: Remote with occasional/ad hoc travel to client sites as required Contract: Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential Rate: Up to 700 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS Required The Opportunity We are supporting a major public sector transformation programme focused on modernising and simplifying a large-scale enterprise integration landscape. This multi-year initiative is driving the migration from legacy technologies to strategic platforms, enabling the successful transition to modern cloud-based architecture and supporting wider digital transformation objectives. As a Senior Integration Architect , you will play a key role in designing and delivering integration solutions within a large-scale migration programme. Working closely with architecture, engineering, and product teams, you will help shape the future integration strategy while ensuring high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions are delivered across the programme. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver integration solutions, migrating services from legacy platforms to modern strategic integration platforms. Define API specifications and integration patterns, including the transformation of legacy SOAP services into modern RESTful APIs. Apply API-first and domain-driven integration approaches to support reuse, resilience, and long-term maintainability. Contribute to end-to-end solution design, ensuring alignment with wider enterprise architecture principles and transformation objectives. Promote modern engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD, shift-left delivery, and automation. Support the identification and management of technical risks, dependencies, and migration planning activities. Collaborate closely with engineering teams, product owners, business stakeholders, and SMEs to ensure successful delivery. Contribute to architecture governance, technical documentation, and design assurance activities. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience in enterprise integration architecture and delivery within large-scale transformation or migration programmes. Strong expertise in API design, REST services, OpenAPI specifications, and modern integration patterns. Experience designing and implementing service-based and distributed architectures. Working knowledge of enterprise integration platforms such as SAP Integration Suite, API Management platforms, or similar technologies. Experience delivering integration migration or modernisation programmes. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability. Experience working across multiple delivery teams and contributing to broader architectural strategy and governance. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Desirable Experience Experience within central government or wider public sector environments. Exposure to large-scale ERP transformation programmes. Experience supporting cloud-based integration strategies and platform modernisation initiatives. Knowledge of AI-assisted delivery approaches, including code analysis, automation, and documentation generation. Familiarity with strategic integration platforms and API management solutions.
SAP Technical Architect Inside IR35, 600 - 625 P/D Remote with ad hoc travel 6 months BPSS About the Role We are looking for an experienced SAP Technical Architect to join a specialist SAP Integration Enablement team focused on transforming how SAP integrations are delivered. This is a hands-on, innovation-focused role where you'll help accelerate the SAP integration lifecycle through the use of automation, AI, modern tooling, and improved delivery practices. Working alongside SAP delivery teams, you'll design and validate solutions that reduce effort, improve quality, and speed up delivery across integration design, build, testing, and deployment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines deep SAP technical expertise with a passion for continuous improvement, automation, and emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across SAP integration projects and initiatives. Design, prototype, and implement automation solutions that improve integration delivery. Identify opportunities to streamline SAP development, integration, testing, and deployment processes. Work closely with SAP delivery teams to ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and deliver measurable value. Lead technical proof-of-concepts and rapid innovation initiatives to evaluate new tools, technologies, and ways of working. Drive adoption of AI-assisted development, automation, and modern engineering practices. Define and measure key performance metrics to demonstrate improvements in delivery speed, quality, and efficiency. Produce technical recommendations, demonstrations, and business cases to support wider adoption of successful solutions. Support the creation of standards, tooling, and best practices for SAP integration delivery. What You'll Be Working On You'll help shape and deliver improvements across areas such as: SAP API & OpenAPI Enablement - accelerating API specification generation, validation, and governance. Documentation Automation - using AI and tooling to simplify and improve the creation of SAP technical and functional documentation. Integration Development Acceleration - improving SAP PI/PO, middleware, and ABAP development through automation and reusable tooling. Automated Testing - introducing contract-based and API testing approaches to improve quality and reduce manual effort. AI-Assisted Engineering - evaluating and implementing AI tools that enhance productivity while maintaining governance and quality standards. What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, or Senior Technical Engineer within SAP environments. Strong understanding of SAP integration technologies, APIs, middleware, and ABAP development. Experience designing and implementing automation, tooling, or CI/CD solutions. Knowledge of modern integration architectures and API-led delivery approaches. Experience driving technical improvements through proof-of-concepts, pilots, or innovation initiatives. Ability to assess technical challenges, identify opportunities, and deliver practical solutions. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. A data-driven approach with the ability to demonstrate measurable business value. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with SAP PI/PO, SAP Integration Suite, or similar integration platforms. Knowledge of OpenAPI specifications and contract-first API development. Experience with automated API testing and quality assurance tooling. Exposure to AI-assisted software development and engineering productivity tools. Experience working within enablement, platform engineering, or transformation teams. Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices. Personal Attributes Innovative and curious, with a passion for solving complex technical challenges. Results-focused and motivated by delivering measurable improvements. Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative environments. Strong problem solver with a pragmatic approach. Collaborative and influential, with a natural ability to enable others. Confident presenting ideas, recommendations, and technical concepts to a range of stakeholders. Passionate about continuous improvement, automation, and emerging technologies.
18/09/2026
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SAP Technical Architect Inside IR35, 600 - 625 P/D Remote with ad hoc travel 6 months BPSS About the Role We are looking for an experienced SAP Technical Architect to join a specialist SAP Integration Enablement team focused on transforming how SAP integrations are delivered. This is a hands-on, innovation-focused role where you'll help accelerate the SAP integration lifecycle through the use of automation, AI, modern tooling, and improved delivery practices. Working alongside SAP delivery teams, you'll design and validate solutions that reduce effort, improve quality, and speed up delivery across integration design, build, testing, and deployment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines deep SAP technical expertise with a passion for continuous improvement, automation, and emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across SAP integration projects and initiatives. Design, prototype, and implement automation solutions that improve integration delivery. Identify opportunities to streamline SAP development, integration, testing, and deployment processes. Work closely with SAP delivery teams to ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and deliver measurable value. Lead technical proof-of-concepts and rapid innovation initiatives to evaluate new tools, technologies, and ways of working. Drive adoption of AI-assisted development, automation, and modern engineering practices. Define and measure key performance metrics to demonstrate improvements in delivery speed, quality, and efficiency. Produce technical recommendations, demonstrations, and business cases to support wider adoption of successful solutions. Support the creation of standards, tooling, and best practices for SAP integration delivery. What You'll Be Working On You'll help shape and deliver improvements across areas such as: SAP API & OpenAPI Enablement - accelerating API specification generation, validation, and governance. Documentation Automation - using AI and tooling to simplify and improve the creation of SAP technical and functional documentation. Integration Development Acceleration - improving SAP PI/PO, middleware, and ABAP development through automation and reusable tooling. Automated Testing - introducing contract-based and API testing approaches to improve quality and reduce manual effort. AI-Assisted Engineering - evaluating and implementing AI tools that enhance productivity while maintaining governance and quality standards. What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, or Senior Technical Engineer within SAP environments. Strong understanding of SAP integration technologies, APIs, middleware, and ABAP development. Experience designing and implementing automation, tooling, or CI/CD solutions. Knowledge of modern integration architectures and API-led delivery approaches. Experience driving technical improvements through proof-of-concepts, pilots, or innovation initiatives. Ability to assess technical challenges, identify opportunities, and deliver practical solutions. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. A data-driven approach with the ability to demonstrate measurable business value. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with SAP PI/PO, SAP Integration Suite, or similar integration platforms. Knowledge of OpenAPI specifications and contract-first API development. Experience with automated API testing and quality assurance tooling. Exposure to AI-assisted software development and engineering productivity tools. Experience working within enablement, platform engineering, or transformation teams. Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices. Personal Attributes Innovative and curious, with a passion for solving complex technical challenges. Results-focused and motivated by delivering measurable improvements. Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative environments. Strong problem solver with a pragmatic approach. Collaborative and influential, with a natural ability to enable others. Confident presenting ideas, recommendations, and technical concepts to a range of stakeholders. Passionate about continuous improvement, automation, and emerging technologies.
Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: To manage the Systems Engineering Process to company and international standards for defined packages of work. To provide line management and technical leadership to Systems Engineers. The Systems Architect typically works with a team of engineers to define what will be designed, how it will perform and how it will be determined that it is working correctly Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Converts requirements into conceptual designs and prepares associated documentation by performing operational analyses, simulations and technical trade-off studies evaluating alternative design configurations and functional features. Development lifecycle and lifecycle products. Interfacing with the client, to gain approval of test specifications and to host acceptance testing activities. Help develop and execute Test Specifications including: Support the development of test plans and test strategy documents Execute test specifications (according to test plan and project schedule) Record and/or authorise results of test execution Raise/investigate/verify defects Maintain quality target/standard Prepares system & subsystem requirement specifications, interface requirements and test requirement documents by analysing, decomposing modelling and refining customer requirements. Performs technical/engineering tasks to define system design and subsystem requirements details. Analysis and simulations are performed as necessary to identify design feasibility & driving requirements. Supervises staff, by defining their work, coaching them on how and what to prepare, monitoring their progress and directing them on priorities. Proposes work package estimates and descriptions based on knowledge of the work and project requirements, ensuring that compliant solutions at optimum cost are identified. Develop, implement and maintain tools relevant to the Systems Engineering function. Manage the assessment of relevant tools. Defines or proposes updates of processes and standards covering the work and its products based on knowledge of systems engineering. Keep abreast of technical development in relevant domain (e.g. sonar systems) both within and outside of the company. Manage the production of quality metrics to measure the soundness of the System Engineering processes under your control. Skills: Able to use a range of IT tools (e.g. MS Office, MS Visio, etc). Has a sound ability to use system engineering tools. (e.g. DOORS, System Architect, JIRA) Has a working knowledge of configuration control. Can manage a project through a defined process and is able to tailor CHORUS2 to project needs. Can define metrics as part of Quality assurance & control. Working knowledge of project plans. Has a working knowledge of Engineering Safety Management Experience: The Systems Engineers are the technical focal point for the System Engineering process and must resolve all issues, problems, questions and conflicts in the entire system. This requires frequent handling of new and unusual issues therefore a proven record of working in a Systems Engineering environment is required. The post holder should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels in the spoken and written word. A good outward appearance, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure are vital. The success of the Systems Engineering job family relies on the interaction of its engineers at all levels, therefore evidence of team working is required. Desirable Qualifications and Certification: HNC/HND/Engineering Degree or equivalent Essential: Have attained, or working towards an appropriate professional status or equivalent Financial / Budgetary Responsibility: The post holder may be expected to deliver designs/projects to an agreed budget UK Eyes Only: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
18/09/2026
Full time
Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: To manage the Systems Engineering Process to company and international standards for defined packages of work. To provide line management and technical leadership to Systems Engineers. The Systems Architect typically works with a team of engineers to define what will be designed, how it will perform and how it will be determined that it is working correctly Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Converts requirements into conceptual designs and prepares associated documentation by performing operational analyses, simulations and technical trade-off studies evaluating alternative design configurations and functional features. Development lifecycle and lifecycle products. Interfacing with the client, to gain approval of test specifications and to host acceptance testing activities. Help develop and execute Test Specifications including: Support the development of test plans and test strategy documents Execute test specifications (according to test plan and project schedule) Record and/or authorise results of test execution Raise/investigate/verify defects Maintain quality target/standard Prepares system & subsystem requirement specifications, interface requirements and test requirement documents by analysing, decomposing modelling and refining customer requirements. Performs technical/engineering tasks to define system design and subsystem requirements details. Analysis and simulations are performed as necessary to identify design feasibility & driving requirements. Supervises staff, by defining their work, coaching them on how and what to prepare, monitoring their progress and directing them on priorities. Proposes work package estimates and descriptions based on knowledge of the work and project requirements, ensuring that compliant solutions at optimum cost are identified. Develop, implement and maintain tools relevant to the Systems Engineering function. Manage the assessment of relevant tools. Defines or proposes updates of processes and standards covering the work and its products based on knowledge of systems engineering. Keep abreast of technical development in relevant domain (e.g. sonar systems) both within and outside of the company. Manage the production of quality metrics to measure the soundness of the System Engineering processes under your control. Skills: Able to use a range of IT tools (e.g. MS Office, MS Visio, etc). Has a sound ability to use system engineering tools. (e.g. DOORS, System Architect, JIRA) Has a working knowledge of configuration control. Can manage a project through a defined process and is able to tailor CHORUS2 to project needs. Can define metrics as part of Quality assurance & control. Working knowledge of project plans. Has a working knowledge of Engineering Safety Management Experience: The Systems Engineers are the technical focal point for the System Engineering process and must resolve all issues, problems, questions and conflicts in the entire system. This requires frequent handling of new and unusual issues therefore a proven record of working in a Systems Engineering environment is required. The post holder should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels in the spoken and written word. A good outward appearance, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure are vital. The success of the Systems Engineering job family relies on the interaction of its engineers at all levels, therefore evidence of team working is required. Desirable Qualifications and Certification: HNC/HND/Engineering Degree or equivalent Essential: Have attained, or working towards an appropriate professional status or equivalent Financial / Budgetary Responsibility: The post holder may be expected to deliver designs/projects to an agreed budget UK Eyes Only: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
DevOps Engineer - Manchester (3 days Office / 2 days remote) Our Manchester based client is expanding rapidly and are now seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to optimise and scale their Azure-based infrastructure, while leading on automation, security, and performance across the software development lifecycle. My client places their people and product at the heart of everything they do. With a collaborative, open culture, ideas are encouraged from all levels. The working environment is friendly, inclusive, and innovative - with regular socials, flexible working, and a strong focus on continuous improvement and quality delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Automate build, test, deployment and infrastructure provisioning processes Manage Azure resources using Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates Support applications running in Azure App Services, Function Apps and other services Integrate tools for automated testing, code quality and security (e.g. SonarCloud, Snyk) Set up monitoring and incident response with Azure Monitor and Application Insights Manage secrets and access control to support secure cloud practices Work closely with developers and stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable solutions Skills and Experience: 3+ years' experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineering role Practical experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash or Python Hands-on experience with Docker and containerisation Version control experience with Git or Azure Repos Understanding of Agile/Lean methodologies Familiar with tools for code quality and security A proactive and detail-oriented mindset Desirable: Penetration testing or security certification Experience using Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates Familiarity with blue/green and canary deployment strategies Benefits Competitive salary Flexible working options 25 days holiday plus public holidays and your birthday off Private medical and dental insurance Life assurance and enhanced parental leave Ongoing professional development Interested? Please Click Apply Now! DevOps Engineer - Manchester (3 days Office / 2 days remote)
17/09/2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer - Manchester (3 days Office / 2 days remote) Our Manchester based client is expanding rapidly and are now seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to optimise and scale their Azure-based infrastructure, while leading on automation, security, and performance across the software development lifecycle. My client places their people and product at the heart of everything they do. With a collaborative, open culture, ideas are encouraged from all levels. The working environment is friendly, inclusive, and innovative - with regular socials, flexible working, and a strong focus on continuous improvement and quality delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Automate build, test, deployment and infrastructure provisioning processes Manage Azure resources using Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates Support applications running in Azure App Services, Function Apps and other services Integrate tools for automated testing, code quality and security (e.g. SonarCloud, Snyk) Set up monitoring and incident response with Azure Monitor and Application Insights Manage secrets and access control to support secure cloud practices Work closely with developers and stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable solutions Skills and Experience: 3+ years' experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineering role Practical experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash or Python Hands-on experience with Docker and containerisation Version control experience with Git or Azure Repos Understanding of Agile/Lean methodologies Familiar with tools for code quality and security A proactive and detail-oriented mindset Desirable: Penetration testing or security certification Experience using Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates Familiarity with blue/green and canary deployment strategies Benefits Competitive salary Flexible working options 25 days holiday plus public holidays and your birthday off Private medical and dental insurance Life assurance and enhanced parental leave Ongoing professional development Interested? Please Click Apply Now! DevOps Engineer - Manchester (3 days Office / 2 days remote)
Are you passionate about autonomous systems, robotics and cutting-edge software development? We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading defence technology organisation at the forefront of developing next-generation autonomy solutions for military aviation. Working within a highly innovative engineering team, you'll contribute to advanced programmes supporting both crewed and uncrewed platforms, developing technologies that move from concept and simulation through to real-world deployment and live operational trials. This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want to see their work make a tangible impact in a rapidly evolving field. The Opportunity As an Autonomous Systems Engineer , you'll play a key role in designing, developing and integrating advanced control and autonomy capabilities. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams of software, systems, aerospace and robotics specialists to deliver innovative solutions for some of the UK's most exciting defence programmes. Key Responsibilities Develop autonomy and control software for advanced autonomous systems Design and implement algorithms for decision support, navigation and autonomous behaviours Develop high-quality software using C , ideally C++ Build and evaluate models and simulations within synthetic environments Support system integration, verification and testing activities Participate in experimental trials across the UK and internationally Collaborate with engineers, researchers and customers to deliver operational capability Contribute to research and development activities across autonomy and uncrewed systems programmes We're Interested in Speaking with Engineers Who Have Experience In: Autonomous Systems Robotics Control Systems Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Modelling & Simulation Defence Software Development UAV/UAS Technologies Systems Engineering Algorithm Development Essential Skills & Experience Strong software development experience using C , ideally C++ Experience working on complex or safety-critical systems Understanding of systems engineering principles Background within autonomy, robotics, control systems or related engineering disciplines Experience developing algorithms and software-led solutions Experience with modelling and simulation tools Desirable Experience MATLAB / Simulink ROS / ROS2 AI or machine learning applications Hardware and software integration Flight control systems Autonomous vehicles or uncrewed platforms Defence, aerospace or advanced engineering environments Qualifications Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Robotics or another relevant STEM discipline What's On Offer? Competitive salary of 47,250 - 52,500 Generous holiday allowance with option to buy additional days Matched pension contribution scheme Private healthcare options Life assurance cover Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits Career development within a globally recognised technology organisation Opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge autonomy and defence programmes Interested? If you're an engineer with a passion for autonomy, robotics, control systems or uncrewed technologies and want to work on projects that push the boundaries of innovation, get in touch. Apply today to help shape the future of autonomous military aviation and next-generation defence capability.
17/09/2026
Full time
Are you passionate about autonomous systems, robotics and cutting-edge software development? We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading defence technology organisation at the forefront of developing next-generation autonomy solutions for military aviation. Working within a highly innovative engineering team, you'll contribute to advanced programmes supporting both crewed and uncrewed platforms, developing technologies that move from concept and simulation through to real-world deployment and live operational trials. This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want to see their work make a tangible impact in a rapidly evolving field. The Opportunity As an Autonomous Systems Engineer , you'll play a key role in designing, developing and integrating advanced control and autonomy capabilities. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams of software, systems, aerospace and robotics specialists to deliver innovative solutions for some of the UK's most exciting defence programmes. Key Responsibilities Develop autonomy and control software for advanced autonomous systems Design and implement algorithms for decision support, navigation and autonomous behaviours Develop high-quality software using C , ideally C++ Build and evaluate models and simulations within synthetic environments Support system integration, verification and testing activities Participate in experimental trials across the UK and internationally Collaborate with engineers, researchers and customers to deliver operational capability Contribute to research and development activities across autonomy and uncrewed systems programmes We're Interested in Speaking with Engineers Who Have Experience In: Autonomous Systems Robotics Control Systems Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Modelling & Simulation Defence Software Development UAV/UAS Technologies Systems Engineering Algorithm Development Essential Skills & Experience Strong software development experience using C , ideally C++ Experience working on complex or safety-critical systems Understanding of systems engineering principles Background within autonomy, robotics, control systems or related engineering disciplines Experience developing algorithms and software-led solutions Experience with modelling and simulation tools Desirable Experience MATLAB / Simulink ROS / ROS2 AI or machine learning applications Hardware and software integration Flight control systems Autonomous vehicles or uncrewed platforms Defence, aerospace or advanced engineering environments Qualifications Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Robotics or another relevant STEM discipline What's On Offer? Competitive salary of 47,250 - 52,500 Generous holiday allowance with option to buy additional days Matched pension contribution scheme Private healthcare options Life assurance cover Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits Career development within a globally recognised technology organisation Opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge autonomy and defence programmes Interested? If you're an engineer with a passion for autonomy, robotics, control systems or uncrewed technologies and want to work on projects that push the boundaries of innovation, get in touch. Apply today to help shape the future of autonomous military aviation and next-generation defence capability.
Lab Infrastructure Test Engineer - Telco/Broadband My client, a global telecoms provider is currently looking for an experienced Lab Infrastructure test engineer to do the following: Develop automation test scripts for our next generation converged products and services Maintaining and improving CPE platform test environments. Deliver resolutions to problems that tend to be complex, cross-domain or of high impact to customers. Provide technical quality assurance over work of other engineers through Matrix team structure Working effectively as part of Agile delivery squads Using scrum/JIRA/Wiki for tracking agile workflow deliveries Supporting proactive improvement initiatives Skills and experience Strong Knowledge of python Knowledge of VMs and Containerisation Knowledge of Linux and Docker Experience maintaining and improving CPE platform test environments Using code revision, issue tracking and continuous integration tools, ie git, JIRA, Gitlab Good knowledge of Agile delivery methods and tools, eg scrum/JIRA/wiki Good knowledge of Broadband/Home Gateway standards, eg xDSL, FTTP, IPv4/IPv6, PPP, Wi-Fi, UPnP, 4G/5G mobile networks Good understanding of RF fundamentals and wireless networking concepts. Ability to clearly communicate complex technical material Ability to self-develop in required areas
17/09/2026
Contractor
Lab Infrastructure Test Engineer - Telco/Broadband My client, a global telecoms provider is currently looking for an experienced Lab Infrastructure test engineer to do the following: Develop automation test scripts for our next generation converged products and services Maintaining and improving CPE platform test environments. Deliver resolutions to problems that tend to be complex, cross-domain or of high impact to customers. Provide technical quality assurance over work of other engineers through Matrix team structure Working effectively as part of Agile delivery squads Using scrum/JIRA/Wiki for tracking agile workflow deliveries Supporting proactive improvement initiatives Skills and experience Strong Knowledge of python Knowledge of VMs and Containerisation Knowledge of Linux and Docker Experience maintaining and improving CPE platform test environments Using code revision, issue tracking and continuous integration tools, ie git, JIRA, Gitlab Good knowledge of Agile delivery methods and tools, eg scrum/JIRA/wiki Good knowledge of Broadband/Home Gateway standards, eg xDSL, FTTP, IPv4/IPv6, PPP, Wi-Fi, UPnP, 4G/5G mobile networks Good understanding of RF fundamentals and wireless networking concepts. Ability to clearly communicate complex technical material Ability to self-develop in required areas
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference; and we're now scaling that expertise into large, high-stakes AI adoption programmes across the public sector. Overview We're looking for a Lead Technical Architect (AI) to act as the technical authority for a full-scale AI Operating Model and Responsible AI Governance Framework at a central government department. This is a large, high-visibility AI adoption and scale-up programme covering systems and services handling high-volume, sensitive public sector data. You'll work as part of a collaborative "Rainbow Team" alongside civil servants, with a mission that goes beyond delivery: build sustainable internal capability so the department can eventually operate and govern its own AI capability without long-term reliance on external suppliers. Key Responsibilities Architectural Leadership & Integration Design and implement enterprise-grade AI platforms - including semantic search, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and broader generative AI/agentic capabilities - integrating cleanly with the department's complex Legacy and multi-cloud environments. Responsible AI Governance Embed end-to-end responsible AI controls across the full life cycle: alignment with the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS), NCSC "Secure by Design" principles, and active mitigation of algorithmic bias. Ensure every system operates as a decision-support tool that enforces meaningful human control. Risk & Value Management Navigate trade-offs between value, risk, pace, and quality using HM Treasury Orange Book and Technology-Organisation-Environment (ToE) frameworks. Identify and resolve systemic risks via Joint Risk Registers. Zero-Dependency Handover & Capability Uplift Co-deliver within blended agile teams. Drive knowledge transfer using the OKUA (Ownership, Knowledge, Understanding, Awareness) framework and "Docs-as-Code" practices so internal staff can independently operate and govern AI capability long after the engagement ends. Environmental Sustainability (Green AI) Design low-modality, energy-efficient AI architectures aligned with "Circularity Performance Requirements" (Buy Better, Use Better, Use Longer), supporting Net Zero 2030/2040 commitments. Required Skills & Experience Mapped to the Government Digital and Data (DDaT) framework: Technical Design Throughout the Life Cycle (Expert) : technical designs for high-risk, high-impact, high-complexity systems; leading others toward organisational objectives; refining standards from feedback. Architecture Communication (Expert): communicating complex or contentious architecture to technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels; mediating difficult discussions; securing executive buy-in. Making Architectural Decisions (Practitioner): medium-to-high-risk design decisions spanning multiple domains; active contribution to architectural governance and assurance boards. Architect for the Whole Context (Practitioner): tracking emerging AI and technology trends; influencing colleagues across the organisation to solve or mitigate problems. Strategy Design (Practitioner): defining architectural principles, AI patterns, and strategic vision aligned to wider government objectives; building implementation roadmaps. Community Collaboration (Practitioner): proactive networking, resolving team-dynamics issues, using Agile health checks to strengthen the multidisciplinary delivery team. Alongside the DDaT competencies, given the scale of this programme, hands-on depth across the modern AI engineering stack is essential, not just RAG in isolation: Semantic search, vector/embedding infrastructure, and retrieval architecture design LLM orchestration and agentic frameworks (eg LangChain/LlamaIndex-style tooling, multi-agent patterns) LLM evaluation, guardrails, and red-teaming tooling (hallucination detection, safety/bias testing) LLMOps/MLOps: model versioning, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and rollback for AI services in production Fine-tuning and parameter-efficient adaptation techniques where appropriate to use case Data engineering for AI: ingestion, cleaning, and lineage across Legacy and multi-cloud sources Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD practices adapted for AI workloads, with strong observability Secure-by-design engineering appropriate to sensitive public-sector data (identity, access control, data protection) Desirable Experience AWS/Azure/GCP architecture certifications, AI related certifications most desirable. Experience contributing to GOV.UK Service Standard Alpha or beta assessments Prior delivery of AI or digital services within UK central government or wider public sector Familiarity with ATRS submissions, HM Treasury Orange Book, or equivalent public-sector risk/assurance frameworks Open-source contributions or active engagement in engineering/AI communities Experience designing for sustainability/Green IT commitments Location and Working Pattern Hybrid, based from Newcastle upon Tyne, with on-site attendance required for workshops, knowledge-transfer sessions, and onboarding. All production systems and data access must be performed solely from within the UK. How We Work Our values: Collaboration: we are stronger as a team than as individuals; we tackle problems and celebrate wins together. Create Value Early: we find the quickest route from idea to product, because our clients rely on us to do what's best. Integrity: teamwork requires trust; we can always be relied upon to uphold the highest standards. Commitment: no matter what, no matter how, we give our 100% to keeping our promises and achieving our goals. Diversity and Inclusion: we believe diversity drives innovation and better outcomes, and we're committed to an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
17/09/2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference; and we're now scaling that expertise into large, high-stakes AI adoption programmes across the public sector. Overview We're looking for a Lead Technical Architect (AI) to act as the technical authority for a full-scale AI Operating Model and Responsible AI Governance Framework at a central government department. This is a large, high-visibility AI adoption and scale-up programme covering systems and services handling high-volume, sensitive public sector data. You'll work as part of a collaborative "Rainbow Team" alongside civil servants, with a mission that goes beyond delivery: build sustainable internal capability so the department can eventually operate and govern its own AI capability without long-term reliance on external suppliers. Key Responsibilities Architectural Leadership & Integration Design and implement enterprise-grade AI platforms - including semantic search, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and broader generative AI/agentic capabilities - integrating cleanly with the department's complex Legacy and multi-cloud environments. Responsible AI Governance Embed end-to-end responsible AI controls across the full life cycle: alignment with the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS), NCSC "Secure by Design" principles, and active mitigation of algorithmic bias. Ensure every system operates as a decision-support tool that enforces meaningful human control. Risk & Value Management Navigate trade-offs between value, risk, pace, and quality using HM Treasury Orange Book and Technology-Organisation-Environment (ToE) frameworks. Identify and resolve systemic risks via Joint Risk Registers. Zero-Dependency Handover & Capability Uplift Co-deliver within blended agile teams. Drive knowledge transfer using the OKUA (Ownership, Knowledge, Understanding, Awareness) framework and "Docs-as-Code" practices so internal staff can independently operate and govern AI capability long after the engagement ends. Environmental Sustainability (Green AI) Design low-modality, energy-efficient AI architectures aligned with "Circularity Performance Requirements" (Buy Better, Use Better, Use Longer), supporting Net Zero 2030/2040 commitments. Required Skills & Experience Mapped to the Government Digital and Data (DDaT) framework: Technical Design Throughout the Life Cycle (Expert) : technical designs for high-risk, high-impact, high-complexity systems; leading others toward organisational objectives; refining standards from feedback. Architecture Communication (Expert): communicating complex or contentious architecture to technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels; mediating difficult discussions; securing executive buy-in. Making Architectural Decisions (Practitioner): medium-to-high-risk design decisions spanning multiple domains; active contribution to architectural governance and assurance boards. Architect for the Whole Context (Practitioner): tracking emerging AI and technology trends; influencing colleagues across the organisation to solve or mitigate problems. Strategy Design (Practitioner): defining architectural principles, AI patterns, and strategic vision aligned to wider government objectives; building implementation roadmaps. Community Collaboration (Practitioner): proactive networking, resolving team-dynamics issues, using Agile health checks to strengthen the multidisciplinary delivery team. Alongside the DDaT competencies, given the scale of this programme, hands-on depth across the modern AI engineering stack is essential, not just RAG in isolation: Semantic search, vector/embedding infrastructure, and retrieval architecture design LLM orchestration and agentic frameworks (eg LangChain/LlamaIndex-style tooling, multi-agent patterns) LLM evaluation, guardrails, and red-teaming tooling (hallucination detection, safety/bias testing) LLMOps/MLOps: model versioning, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and rollback for AI services in production Fine-tuning and parameter-efficient adaptation techniques where appropriate to use case Data engineering for AI: ingestion, cleaning, and lineage across Legacy and multi-cloud sources Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD practices adapted for AI workloads, with strong observability Secure-by-design engineering appropriate to sensitive public-sector data (identity, access control, data protection) Desirable Experience AWS/Azure/GCP architecture certifications, AI related certifications most desirable. Experience contributing to GOV.UK Service Standard Alpha or beta assessments Prior delivery of AI or digital services within UK central government or wider public sector Familiarity with ATRS submissions, HM Treasury Orange Book, or equivalent public-sector risk/assurance frameworks Open-source contributions or active engagement in engineering/AI communities Experience designing for sustainability/Green IT commitments Location and Working Pattern Hybrid, based from Newcastle upon Tyne, with on-site attendance required for workshops, knowledge-transfer sessions, and onboarding. All production systems and data access must be performed solely from within the UK. How We Work Our values: Collaboration: we are stronger as a team than as individuals; we tackle problems and celebrate wins together. Create Value Early: we find the quickest route from idea to product, because our clients rely on us to do what's best. Integrity: teamwork requires trust; we can always be relied upon to uphold the highest standards. Commitment: no matter what, no matter how, we give our 100% to keeping our promises and achieving our goals. Diversity and Inclusion: we believe diversity drives innovation and better outcomes, and we're committed to an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
Are you passionate about autonomous systems, robotics and cutting-edge software development? We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading defence technology organisation at the forefront of developing next-generation autonomy solutions for military aviation. Working within a highly innovative engineering team, you'll contribute to advanced programmes supporting both crewed and uncrewed platforms, developing technologies that move from concept and simulation through to real-world deployment and live operational trials. This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want to see their work make a tangible impact in a rapidly evolving field. The Opportunity As an Autonomous Systems Engineer , you'll play a key role in designing, developing and integrating advanced control and autonomy capabilities. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams of software, systems, aerospace and robotics specialists to deliver innovative solutions for some of the UK's most exciting defence programmes. Key Responsibilities Develop autonomy and control software for advanced autonomous systems Design and implement algorithms for decision support, navigation and autonomous behaviours Develop high-quality software using C , ideally C++ Build and evaluate models and simulations within synthetic environments Support system integration, verification and testing activities Participate in experimental trials across the UK and internationally Collaborate with engineers, researchers and customers to deliver operational capability Contribute to research and development activities across autonomy and uncrewed systems programmes We're Interested in Speaking with Engineers Who Have Experience In: Autonomous Systems Robotics Control Systems Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Modelling & Simulation Defence Software Development UAV/UAS Technologies Systems Engineering Algorithm Development Essential Skills & Experience Strong software development experience using C , ideally C++ Experience working on complex or safety-critical systems Understanding of systems engineering principles Background within autonomy, robotics, control systems or related engineering disciplines Experience developing algorithms and software-led solutions Experience with modelling and simulation tools Desirable Experience MATLAB / Simulink ROS / ROS2 AI or machine learning applications Hardware and software integration Flight control systems Autonomous vehicles or uncrewed platforms Defence, aerospace or advanced engineering environments Qualifications Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Robotics or another relevant STEM discipline What's On Offer? Competitive salary of £47,250 - £52,500 Generous holiday allowance with option to buy additional days Matched pension contribution scheme Private healthcare options Life assurance cover Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits Career development within a globally recognised technology organisation Opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge autonomy and defence programmes Interested? If you're an engineer with a passion for autonomy, robotics, control systems or uncrewed technologies and want to work on projects that push the boundaries of innovation, get in touch. Apply today to help shape the future of autonomous military aviation and next-generation defence capability.
17/09/2026
Full time
Are you passionate about autonomous systems, robotics and cutting-edge software development? We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading defence technology organisation at the forefront of developing next-generation autonomy solutions for military aviation. Working within a highly innovative engineering team, you'll contribute to advanced programmes supporting both crewed and uncrewed platforms, developing technologies that move from concept and simulation through to real-world deployment and live operational trials. This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want to see their work make a tangible impact in a rapidly evolving field. The Opportunity As an Autonomous Systems Engineer , you'll play a key role in designing, developing and integrating advanced control and autonomy capabilities. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams of software, systems, aerospace and robotics specialists to deliver innovative solutions for some of the UK's most exciting defence programmes. Key Responsibilities Develop autonomy and control software for advanced autonomous systems Design and implement algorithms for decision support, navigation and autonomous behaviours Develop high-quality software using C , ideally C++ Build and evaluate models and simulations within synthetic environments Support system integration, verification and testing activities Participate in experimental trials across the UK and internationally Collaborate with engineers, researchers and customers to deliver operational capability Contribute to research and development activities across autonomy and uncrewed systems programmes We're Interested in Speaking with Engineers Who Have Experience In: Autonomous Systems Robotics Control Systems Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Modelling & Simulation Defence Software Development UAV/UAS Technologies Systems Engineering Algorithm Development Essential Skills & Experience Strong software development experience using C , ideally C++ Experience working on complex or safety-critical systems Understanding of systems engineering principles Background within autonomy, robotics, control systems or related engineering disciplines Experience developing algorithms and software-led solutions Experience with modelling and simulation tools Desirable Experience MATLAB / Simulink ROS / ROS2 AI or machine learning applications Hardware and software integration Flight control systems Autonomous vehicles or uncrewed platforms Defence, aerospace or advanced engineering environments Qualifications Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Robotics or another relevant STEM discipline What's On Offer? Competitive salary of £47,250 - £52,500 Generous holiday allowance with option to buy additional days Matched pension contribution scheme Private healthcare options Life assurance cover Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits Career development within a globally recognised technology organisation Opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge autonomy and defence programmes Interested? If you're an engineer with a passion for autonomy, robotics, control systems or uncrewed technologies and want to work on projects that push the boundaries of innovation, get in touch. Apply today to help shape the future of autonomous military aviation and next-generation defence capability.
Job Title: QA Engineer - Civil Engineering Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire Salary: Freelance / Contract - CIS Ltd Company considered Role Highlights & Packages: 18-month contract with potential for long-term work Major civil engineering project / large construction site Long-term freelance opportunity CIS payment available Ltd Company contractors considered Opportunity for further work beyond the initial 18 months Role Overview: We are currently seeking an experienced QA Engineer to join a major civil engineering project in Retford . This is a long-term freelance opportunity, with an initial contract of 18 months and potential for further work . The successful candidate will work as part of the project team on a large-scale construction site, supporting the delivery of works to the required quality standards and specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong civil engineering background and previous experience working in a QA/QC role on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects. Key Requirements: Previous experience as a QA Engineer within civil engineering Strong civil engineering / construction background Experience working on large-scale projects Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures Experience with ITPs, inspections and quality documentation Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications Strong attention to detail and communication skills Relevant site qualifications and CSCS as applicable Responsibilities: Supporting the implementation of project quality procedures Carrying out inspections and quality checks Managing and maintaining quality documentation and records Working with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) Ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements Identifying and reporting quality issues and supporting corrective actions Liaising with site management, engineers, subcontractors and project teams Supporting the overall delivery of quality standards across the project Contacts to Apply: Please send your CV or Max at Caval Recruitment (phone number removed)
17/09/2026
Seasonal
Job Title: QA Engineer - Civil Engineering Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire Salary: Freelance / Contract - CIS Ltd Company considered Role Highlights & Packages: 18-month contract with potential for long-term work Major civil engineering project / large construction site Long-term freelance opportunity CIS payment available Ltd Company contractors considered Opportunity for further work beyond the initial 18 months Role Overview: We are currently seeking an experienced QA Engineer to join a major civil engineering project in Retford . This is a long-term freelance opportunity, with an initial contract of 18 months and potential for further work . The successful candidate will work as part of the project team on a large-scale construction site, supporting the delivery of works to the required quality standards and specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong civil engineering background and previous experience working in a QA/QC role on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects. Key Requirements: Previous experience as a QA Engineer within civil engineering Strong civil engineering / construction background Experience working on large-scale projects Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures Experience with ITPs, inspections and quality documentation Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications Strong attention to detail and communication skills Relevant site qualifications and CSCS as applicable Responsibilities: Supporting the implementation of project quality procedures Carrying out inspections and quality checks Managing and maintaining quality documentation and records Working with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) Ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements Identifying and reporting quality issues and supporting corrective actions Liaising with site management, engineers, subcontractors and project teams Supporting the overall delivery of quality standards across the project Contacts to Apply: Please send your CV or Max at Caval Recruitment (phone number removed)
AI Evaluation Engineer / AI Assurance Engineer / AI QA Engineer / AI Governance Engineer 4 Months 750 per day (Inside IR35) Location: London, Bristol or Manchester (2 days per week onsite) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance preferred / eligible and willing to undergo SC Clearance. Alternative backgrounds may include SDET, AI Evaluation Engineer, AI Assurance Engineer, Prompt Engineer, Harness Engineer or AI Quality Engineer. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone with deep expertise in AI/ML evaluation, testing and quality assurance, rather than a cloud, infrastructure or platform engineer. You will play a key role in establishing robust evaluation frameworks for production-grade AI systems, helping assure the quality, safety and effectiveness of data-driven and AI-enabled products. Responsibilities Design, develop and deploy AI evaluation and risk management tooling. Build and maintain evaluation frameworks for AI, ML and LLM-based products. Create and develop code solutions, harnesses and testing capabilities from the ground up using Python. Define and execute evaluation strategies across model, agentic and application layers. Assess AI system quality, performance, reliability, safety and risk. Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple departments and organisations. Provide technical leadership and guidance on AI evaluation best practice. Skills Experience Strong commercial experience working with AI, Machine Learning and LLM-based systems in production environments. Deep understanding of AI evaluation methodologies, frameworks and quality engineering principles. Hands-on Python development experience with the ability to create and maintain your own codebase. Experience evaluating AI solutions across: Model layer Agentic layer Application layer Knowledge of AI evaluation tooling and frameworks such as: RAGAS DeepEval (DP-Eval) Other AI evaluation and testing frameworks Experience developing automated testing, evaluation harnesses and assurance processes for AI systems. Proven leadership experience, including working across teams, departments and organisational boundaries. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Public sector or government programme experience. Understanding of responsible AI and AI assurance frameworks. Please Note This opportunity is specifically seeking candidates with strong AI evaluation and engineering expertise. Experience primarily focused on cloud, infrastructure, platform or DevOps engineering without significant AI evaluation experience are unlikely to be suitable.
16/09/2026
Contractor
AI Evaluation Engineer / AI Assurance Engineer / AI QA Engineer / AI Governance Engineer 4 Months 750 per day (Inside IR35) Location: London, Bristol or Manchester (2 days per week onsite) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance preferred / eligible and willing to undergo SC Clearance. Alternative backgrounds may include SDET, AI Evaluation Engineer, AI Assurance Engineer, Prompt Engineer, Harness Engineer or AI Quality Engineer. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone with deep expertise in AI/ML evaluation, testing and quality assurance, rather than a cloud, infrastructure or platform engineer. You will play a key role in establishing robust evaluation frameworks for production-grade AI systems, helping assure the quality, safety and effectiveness of data-driven and AI-enabled products. Responsibilities Design, develop and deploy AI evaluation and risk management tooling. Build and maintain evaluation frameworks for AI, ML and LLM-based products. Create and develop code solutions, harnesses and testing capabilities from the ground up using Python. Define and execute evaluation strategies across model, agentic and application layers. Assess AI system quality, performance, reliability, safety and risk. Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple departments and organisations. Provide technical leadership and guidance on AI evaluation best practice. Skills Experience Strong commercial experience working with AI, Machine Learning and LLM-based systems in production environments. Deep understanding of AI evaluation methodologies, frameworks and quality engineering principles. Hands-on Python development experience with the ability to create and maintain your own codebase. Experience evaluating AI solutions across: Model layer Agentic layer Application layer Knowledge of AI evaluation tooling and frameworks such as: RAGAS DeepEval (DP-Eval) Other AI evaluation and testing frameworks Experience developing automated testing, evaluation harnesses and assurance processes for AI systems. Proven leadership experience, including working across teams, departments and organisational boundaries. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Public sector or government programme experience. Understanding of responsible AI and AI assurance frameworks. Please Note This opportunity is specifically seeking candidates with strong AI evaluation and engineering expertise. Experience primarily focused on cloud, infrastructure, platform or DevOps engineering without significant AI evaluation experience are unlikely to be suitable.
Job Title : Software Quality Assurance Engineer Location : Bristol (On-Site 3 Days Per Week) Salary : £45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Please note: Applicants must have permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role. Overview : On behalf of a long-standing client, we are looking for a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer to join a collaborative engineering and quality team, supporting the delivery of reliable, high-quality software used in critical global environments. The role will provide independent software assurance across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), working closely with engineering teams across design, development, testing and release, while identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and promote a proactive quality culture. We re looking for someone with hands-on experience in software quality assurance or software development, a strong understanding of the SDLC, and ideally experience within a complex, regulated or quality-driven environment with a familiarity with ISO 9001. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in software quality while contributing to the delivery of safe, secure and high-performance software systems. Job Responsibilities : Provide independent software assurance across design, development, testing and release activities. Conduct process compliance checks, identifying inconsistencies, non-conformances and corrective actions. Participate in software lifecycle reviews, including design, code, testing and release approvals. Support Change Control Boards, ensuring software quality and process requirements are addressed. Analyse and report software development KPIs to support quality objectives and continuous improvement. Advise software engineers on development processes, quality standards and procedural requirements. Conduct internal audits and support customer and external audits as required. Maintain quality records and contribute to QMS improvement, process optimisation and engineering efficiency. Required Skills & Experience : Hands-on experience in Software Quality Assurance with a development environment. Strong understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Awareness and understanding of software development frameworks and methodologies. Experience working within a structured, quality-focused, regulated, or complex engineering environment is desirable. Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001 Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex information, identify issues, and translate findings into actionable insights. Experience supporting process compliance, audits, non-conformances, corrective actions, or continuous improvement activities. Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. Confident communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with software engineers, quality teams, project teams, and other stakeholders. A proactive approach to identifying quality risks and opportunities for process improvement.
16/09/2026
Full time
Job Title : Software Quality Assurance Engineer Location : Bristol (On-Site 3 Days Per Week) Salary : £45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Please note: Applicants must have permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role. Overview : On behalf of a long-standing client, we are looking for a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer to join a collaborative engineering and quality team, supporting the delivery of reliable, high-quality software used in critical global environments. The role will provide independent software assurance across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), working closely with engineering teams across design, development, testing and release, while identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and promote a proactive quality culture. We re looking for someone with hands-on experience in software quality assurance or software development, a strong understanding of the SDLC, and ideally experience within a complex, regulated or quality-driven environment with a familiarity with ISO 9001. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in software quality while contributing to the delivery of safe, secure and high-performance software systems. Job Responsibilities : Provide independent software assurance across design, development, testing and release activities. Conduct process compliance checks, identifying inconsistencies, non-conformances and corrective actions. Participate in software lifecycle reviews, including design, code, testing and release approvals. Support Change Control Boards, ensuring software quality and process requirements are addressed. Analyse and report software development KPIs to support quality objectives and continuous improvement. Advise software engineers on development processes, quality standards and procedural requirements. Conduct internal audits and support customer and external audits as required. Maintain quality records and contribute to QMS improvement, process optimisation and engineering efficiency. Required Skills & Experience : Hands-on experience in Software Quality Assurance with a development environment. Strong understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Awareness and understanding of software development frameworks and methodologies. Experience working within a structured, quality-focused, regulated, or complex engineering environment is desirable. Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001 Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex information, identify issues, and translate findings into actionable insights. Experience supporting process compliance, audits, non-conformances, corrective actions, or continuous improvement activities. Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. Confident communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with software engineers, quality teams, project teams, and other stakeholders. A proactive approach to identifying quality risks and opportunities for process improvement.
Principal Infrastructure Engineer Lead Drainage Design Projects in Hungerford You're an experienced engineer who wants greater ownership, varied projects and the chance to shape how infrastructure design is delivered. In this Principal Infrastructure Engineer role, you'll step into a position where your expertise is genuinely valued, your ideas influence outcomes, and you will enjoy a clear pathway to further progression. Joining a respected consultancy with a strong presence across Berkshire and the South, you'll be part of a supportive senior team known for high-quality engineering, pragmatic solutions and long-term client relationships. You'll work in a collaborative environment where autonomy is encouraged, and where your technical leadership will help guide the next generation of engineers. As the Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you will be leading and delivering drainage design projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. You'll be overseeing feasibility, detailed design and technical approvals, and you'll provide technical assurance across design work. You'll coordinate with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams, and you'll mentor junior engineers while ensuring designs meet all relevant standards. To succeed as the Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you will have strong experience in UK development infrastructure design, including drainage (S104/S106) schemes. You will be confident using industry-standard software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, FLOW or similar, and you'll bring the ability to manage projects, engage with stakeholders and provide technical direction. You will receive a salary of £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience, alongside a competitive benefits package including pension, professional development support, paid memberships and flexible working arrangements designed to help you balance life and work. You'll be based in Hungerford, Berkshire, working on a hybrid basis with flexibility to suit both you and the project needs. Progression opportunities are clear and achievable, with routes into Associate and technical leadership roles as the team continues to grow. If this opportunity feels right for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take your next step as a Principal Infrastructure Engineer. If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
16/09/2026
Full time
Principal Infrastructure Engineer Lead Drainage Design Projects in Hungerford You're an experienced engineer who wants greater ownership, varied projects and the chance to shape how infrastructure design is delivered. In this Principal Infrastructure Engineer role, you'll step into a position where your expertise is genuinely valued, your ideas influence outcomes, and you will enjoy a clear pathway to further progression. Joining a respected consultancy with a strong presence across Berkshire and the South, you'll be part of a supportive senior team known for high-quality engineering, pragmatic solutions and long-term client relationships. You'll work in a collaborative environment where autonomy is encouraged, and where your technical leadership will help guide the next generation of engineers. As the Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you will be leading and delivering drainage design projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. You'll be overseeing feasibility, detailed design and technical approvals, and you'll provide technical assurance across design work. You'll coordinate with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams, and you'll mentor junior engineers while ensuring designs meet all relevant standards. To succeed as the Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you will have strong experience in UK development infrastructure design, including drainage (S104/S106) schemes. You will be confident using industry-standard software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, FLOW or similar, and you'll bring the ability to manage projects, engage with stakeholders and provide technical direction. You will receive a salary of £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience, alongside a competitive benefits package including pension, professional development support, paid memberships and flexible working arrangements designed to help you balance life and work. You'll be based in Hungerford, Berkshire, working on a hybrid basis with flexibility to suit both you and the project needs. Progression opportunities are clear and achievable, with routes into Associate and technical leadership roles as the team continues to grow. If this opportunity feels right for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take your next step as a Principal Infrastructure Engineer. If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Principal Infrastructure Engineer Lead Drainage Design Projects in Reading You're an experienced engineer who wants greater ownership, varied schemes and the opportunity to influence how infrastructure design is delivered. In this Principal Infrastructure Engineer role, you'll step into a position where your technical insight is valued, your ideas shape project outcomes, and you can progress confidently towards senior leadership. You'll be joining a respected consultancy with a strong presence across Berkshire and the South, known for delivering high-quality engineering solutions and building long-term client partnerships. You'll work within a supportive senior team that encourages autonomy, collaboration and continuous professional development. As the Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you will be leading and delivering drainage design projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. You'll be handling feasibility, detailed design and technical approvals, providing technical assurance across all design outputs. You will coordinate with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with UK standards and best practice. To excel as the Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you will bring solid experience in UK development infrastructure design, including drainage (S104/S106) works. You'll be confident with design tools such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, FLOW or similar, and you will have the capability to manage projects, guide stakeholders and provide technical leadership. You'll receive a salary of £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience, alongside a competitive benefits package including pension, professional development support, industry memberships and flexible working options to help you balance work and life. This Principal Infrastructure Engineer role is based in Reading, with a hybrid working pattern designed to give you flexibility while still enabling strong team collaboration. Clear progression routes are available, including opportunities to move into Associate and specialist technical leadership roles as the team continues to grow. If this opportunity matches what you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Principal Infrastructure Engineer. If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
16/09/2026
Full time
Principal Infrastructure Engineer Lead Drainage Design Projects in Reading You're an experienced engineer who wants greater ownership, varied schemes and the opportunity to influence how infrastructure design is delivered. In this Principal Infrastructure Engineer role, you'll step into a position where your technical insight is valued, your ideas shape project outcomes, and you can progress confidently towards senior leadership. You'll be joining a respected consultancy with a strong presence across Berkshire and the South, known for delivering high-quality engineering solutions and building long-term client partnerships. You'll work within a supportive senior team that encourages autonomy, collaboration and continuous professional development. As the Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you will be leading and delivering drainage design projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. You'll be handling feasibility, detailed design and technical approvals, providing technical assurance across all design outputs. You will coordinate with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with UK standards and best practice. To excel as the Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you will bring solid experience in UK development infrastructure design, including drainage (S104/S106) works. You'll be confident with design tools such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, FLOW or similar, and you will have the capability to manage projects, guide stakeholders and provide technical leadership. You'll receive a salary of £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience, alongside a competitive benefits package including pension, professional development support, industry memberships and flexible working options to help you balance work and life. This Principal Infrastructure Engineer role is based in Reading, with a hybrid working pattern designed to give you flexibility while still enabling strong team collaboration. Clear progression routes are available, including opportunities to move into Associate and specialist technical leadership roles as the team continues to grow. If this opportunity matches what you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Principal Infrastructure Engineer. If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
The Role This is a senior, forward-deployed analytics leadership role responsible for taking analytics and AI capabilities out of development and into the commercial reality of Chubb's EMEA insurance business. This role is not a central analytics function. It is a deployment-first role, embedded at the intersection of data science, engineering, and business where the measure of success is analytics operating reliably in production, driving measurable commercial outcomes. The Analytics Solution Lead owns the full journey from analytical development to business adoption: designing production-ready solutions, driving deployment into operational systems, and embedding analytics into how underwriters, pricing teams, and portfolio managers actually make decisions. You will bring field learnings back to sharpen the analytics roadmap, proactively identify new deployment opportunities across the business, and lead the cultural shift that turns analytical output into operational capability. It is a delivery and adoption role combining the technical credibility to work alongside AI engineers, data scientists and architects, the business fluency to engage senior underwriting ,pricing and Ops leaders, and the deployment mindset to get things done in complex, regulated environments. Core Responsibilities Embed directly with business stakeholders underwriters, pricing leads, portfolio managers to understand how analytics can change how they make decisions, not just what information they have Deploy solutions rapidly and iteratively: ship working capability quickly, gather real-world feedback, and improve consistent with a field-first deployment philosophy Drive adoption of deployed analytics: ensure tools and models are being used, understood, and trusted by the people they were built for Define solution specifications and deployment requirements that enable Solution Architects and Deployment Engineers to build and release production-grade analytics solutions Collaborate with Solution Architects to ensure analytics designs conform to enterprise architecture standards, platform constraints, and non-functional requirements (scalability, security, latency, auditability) Define measurable success criteria for every deployed solution not just technical metrics, but commercial outcomes (e.g. pricing accuracy, hit rate improvement, loss ratio movement, underwriter decision quality) Design and lead change management plans for analytics deployment ensuring that new tools and models are adopted, not just installed Develop and deliver targeted enablement for business users: from underwriter training on model outputs to pricing team workflows that embed decision support Qualifications Required Experience 8+ years in data science, analytics, analytics engineering, or forward-deployed analytics/AI roles with a demonstrable track record of getting analytics into production in complex organisations Proven experience deploying analytics solutions end-to-end from problem framing through to production, adoption, and impact measurement Experience embedding directly with business stakeholders and driving behavioral change through analytics not just delivering technical outputs Demonstrated ability to measure and communicate the commercial impact of analytics deployments Experience working across analytics and engineering teams translating model outputs and analytical designs into deployment-ready specifications Ability to engage credibly with Solution Architects on design trade-offs, platform constraints, and integration patterns Experience designing and operating model monitoring frameworks drift detection, performance tracking, alerting Experience defining solution governance frameworks handoff documentation, acceptance criteria, deployment standards Exposure to GenAI / LLM deployment in enterprise settings Cloud platform experience Azure preferred Experience working in regulated industries insurance or financial services strongly preferred Demonstrable experience with responsible AI practices explainability, bias review, model auditability Desirable Experience with insurance platforms (Duck Creek, Guidewire, Acturis) Experience with pricing or actuarial model deployment Familiarity with MLOps concepts (CI/CD pipelines, model registries, automated testing) awareness required, not hands-on ownership Experience with ML lifecycle tooling MLflow, Azure ML, or equivalent Python proficiency able to read and review analytical code, contribute where needed Consulting or forward-deployed engineering background (Palantir, QuantumBlack, or equivalent) Experience leading or mentoring data scientists and analytics professionals We offer in return! Competitive salary & pension scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days, hybrid working options, Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance, Subsidised gym membership, Comprehensive Learning & development offerings, Employee Assistance program. Integrity. client focus. respect. excellence. teamwork Our core values dictate how we live and work. We re an ethical and honest company that s wholly committed to its clients. A business that s engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that s collaborative and supportive. Diversity & Inclusion. At Chubb, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know.
16/09/2026
Full time
The Role This is a senior, forward-deployed analytics leadership role responsible for taking analytics and AI capabilities out of development and into the commercial reality of Chubb's EMEA insurance business. This role is not a central analytics function. It is a deployment-first role, embedded at the intersection of data science, engineering, and business where the measure of success is analytics operating reliably in production, driving measurable commercial outcomes. The Analytics Solution Lead owns the full journey from analytical development to business adoption: designing production-ready solutions, driving deployment into operational systems, and embedding analytics into how underwriters, pricing teams, and portfolio managers actually make decisions. You will bring field learnings back to sharpen the analytics roadmap, proactively identify new deployment opportunities across the business, and lead the cultural shift that turns analytical output into operational capability. It is a delivery and adoption role combining the technical credibility to work alongside AI engineers, data scientists and architects, the business fluency to engage senior underwriting ,pricing and Ops leaders, and the deployment mindset to get things done in complex, regulated environments. Core Responsibilities Embed directly with business stakeholders underwriters, pricing leads, portfolio managers to understand how analytics can change how they make decisions, not just what information they have Deploy solutions rapidly and iteratively: ship working capability quickly, gather real-world feedback, and improve consistent with a field-first deployment philosophy Drive adoption of deployed analytics: ensure tools and models are being used, understood, and trusted by the people they were built for Define solution specifications and deployment requirements that enable Solution Architects and Deployment Engineers to build and release production-grade analytics solutions Collaborate with Solution Architects to ensure analytics designs conform to enterprise architecture standards, platform constraints, and non-functional requirements (scalability, security, latency, auditability) Define measurable success criteria for every deployed solution not just technical metrics, but commercial outcomes (e.g. pricing accuracy, hit rate improvement, loss ratio movement, underwriter decision quality) Design and lead change management plans for analytics deployment ensuring that new tools and models are adopted, not just installed Develop and deliver targeted enablement for business users: from underwriter training on model outputs to pricing team workflows that embed decision support Qualifications Required Experience 8+ years in data science, analytics, analytics engineering, or forward-deployed analytics/AI roles with a demonstrable track record of getting analytics into production in complex organisations Proven experience deploying analytics solutions end-to-end from problem framing through to production, adoption, and impact measurement Experience embedding directly with business stakeholders and driving behavioral change through analytics not just delivering technical outputs Demonstrated ability to measure and communicate the commercial impact of analytics deployments Experience working across analytics and engineering teams translating model outputs and analytical designs into deployment-ready specifications Ability to engage credibly with Solution Architects on design trade-offs, platform constraints, and integration patterns Experience designing and operating model monitoring frameworks drift detection, performance tracking, alerting Experience defining solution governance frameworks handoff documentation, acceptance criteria, deployment standards Exposure to GenAI / LLM deployment in enterprise settings Cloud platform experience Azure preferred Experience working in regulated industries insurance or financial services strongly preferred Demonstrable experience with responsible AI practices explainability, bias review, model auditability Desirable Experience with insurance platforms (Duck Creek, Guidewire, Acturis) Experience with pricing or actuarial model deployment Familiarity with MLOps concepts (CI/CD pipelines, model registries, automated testing) awareness required, not hands-on ownership Experience with ML lifecycle tooling MLflow, Azure ML, or equivalent Python proficiency able to read and review analytical code, contribute where needed Consulting or forward-deployed engineering background (Palantir, QuantumBlack, or equivalent) Experience leading or mentoring data scientists and analytics professionals We offer in return! Competitive salary & pension scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days, hybrid working options, Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance, Subsidised gym membership, Comprehensive Learning & development offerings, Employee Assistance program. Integrity. client focus. respect. excellence. teamwork Our core values dictate how we live and work. We re an ethical and honest company that s wholly committed to its clients. A business that s engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that s collaborative and supportive. Diversity & Inclusion. At Chubb, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Software Testing Engineer Location: Poole Working Hours: Monday - Friday, core working hours between 08:30am - 5pm Duration of Contract: 4 Months' initially, potential for extension Daily rate of pay: .00 dependent on experience and can be discussed. Inside IR35 We're looking for a talented Software / Systems Test Engineer to join our client's pioneering engineering team developing cutting-edge communications technology for the rail industry. Working on innovative projects involving GSM-R, LTE, GPS connectivity and next-generation rail communication systems based on 4G and 5G technologies, you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of solutions that are transforming how people and goods move around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly respected engineering environment where innovation, collaboration and technical excellence meet. The Opportunity As a Test Engineer, you will take ownership of delivering testing activities across complex multidisciplinary projects. You'll be involved throughout the full testing lifecycle, from creating test specifications and test cases through to executing tests and supporting customer witnessed acceptance testing. Working closely with developers, engineers and project stakeholders, you'll help identify issues, drive quality improvements and ensure products meet both customer requirements and industry standards. Key Responsibilities Deliver test engineering activities to agreed time, cost and quality targets. Design, develop and execute test procedures for system integration testing. Create and maintain test cases, test specifications and test scripts. Investigate defects and collaborate with development teams to identify root causes. Plan, coordinate and manage testing activities across project workstreams. Produce accurate estimates for testing activities and deliverables. Monitor and communicate test progress, metrics, results and risks. Support factory and customer acceptance testing phases. Ensure compliance with safety, quality and engineering assurance processes. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practice testing methodologies. Maintain technical expertise through ongoing professional development. What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven experience as a Software Test Engineer, Systems Test Engineer or Integration Test Engineer. Strong understanding of system integration testing within complex environments. Experience writing test cases, test specifications and test scripts. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly. Experience working within structured engineering or technical project environments. Ability to manage priorities and meet demanding project deadlines. Desirable Experience Experience within rail, telecommunications, transport or other engineering sectors. Knowledge of requirements management and ALM tools, particularly DOORS. Understanding of software testing methodologies and the software development lifecycle. ISEB / ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing. Experience supporting customer-facing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and System Acceptance Testing (SAT). Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on (phone number removed) RBoniface Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. INDTR-PW Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
15/09/2026
Contractor
Software Testing Engineer Location: Poole Working Hours: Monday - Friday, core working hours between 08:30am - 5pm Duration of Contract: 4 Months' initially, potential for extension Daily rate of pay: .00 dependent on experience and can be discussed. Inside IR35 We're looking for a talented Software / Systems Test Engineer to join our client's pioneering engineering team developing cutting-edge communications technology for the rail industry. Working on innovative projects involving GSM-R, LTE, GPS connectivity and next-generation rail communication systems based on 4G and 5G technologies, you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of solutions that are transforming how people and goods move around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly respected engineering environment where innovation, collaboration and technical excellence meet. The Opportunity As a Test Engineer, you will take ownership of delivering testing activities across complex multidisciplinary projects. You'll be involved throughout the full testing lifecycle, from creating test specifications and test cases through to executing tests and supporting customer witnessed acceptance testing. Working closely with developers, engineers and project stakeholders, you'll help identify issues, drive quality improvements and ensure products meet both customer requirements and industry standards. Key Responsibilities Deliver test engineering activities to agreed time, cost and quality targets. Design, develop and execute test procedures for system integration testing. Create and maintain test cases, test specifications and test scripts. Investigate defects and collaborate with development teams to identify root causes. Plan, coordinate and manage testing activities across project workstreams. Produce accurate estimates for testing activities and deliverables. Monitor and communicate test progress, metrics, results and risks. Support factory and customer acceptance testing phases. Ensure compliance with safety, quality and engineering assurance processes. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practice testing methodologies. Maintain technical expertise through ongoing professional development. What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven experience as a Software Test Engineer, Systems Test Engineer or Integration Test Engineer. Strong understanding of system integration testing within complex environments. Experience writing test cases, test specifications and test scripts. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly. Experience working within structured engineering or technical project environments. Ability to manage priorities and meet demanding project deadlines. Desirable Experience Experience within rail, telecommunications, transport or other engineering sectors. Knowledge of requirements management and ALM tools, particularly DOORS. Understanding of software testing methodologies and the software development lifecycle. ISEB / ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing. Experience supporting customer-facing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and System Acceptance Testing (SAT). Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on (phone number removed) RBoniface Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. INDTR-PW Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
