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of technical direction. Hybrid working with a vibrant Bristol-based office (3 days per week). Employee-owned business with generous benefits and purpose-led values. Were recruiting a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented platform team and drive the technical evolution of a mission-led organisation. Youll be responsible for shaping the long-term technology strategy … and leading technical teams. Strong background in technical project management and transformation. Experience with high-volume, mission-critical systems. Solid understanding of change management. What youll be doing As Software Engineering Manager, youll lead a team of seven and work closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team. Youll assess the current technical ecosystem, identify opportunities for … companys Data Protection Officer. Youll also contribute to budgeting and strategic planning, and where appropriate, lead by example with hands-on coding, peer review, and setting technical standards. This Software Engineering Manager role is central to the companys mission and impact goals, with sustainability and ethical decision-making embedded in every aspect of the work. What youll get More ❯

Director of Software Engineering - AI/ML Enterprise focus Vilnius, Lithuania - Hybrid, 3 days a week on-site Up to €90 000 + bonus up to €20k yearly (based on team performance) Permanent contract 5V Tech is partnering with a global enterprise technology company to find a Director of Software Engineering to lead one of their … most strategically important product groups in Vilnius. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the executive team, focused on driving the evolution of a large enterprise software suite. The role combines hands-on technical leadership, AI and cloud innovation, and strategic influence across global teams. We are looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology … can review architecture and design in detail, mentor senior engineers, and work confidently with C-level executives and global stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical direction for enterprise-grade software platforms with a strong focus on cloud and AI integration Collaborate with product leadership to align engineering priorities with business strategy and user needs Review architecture, design, and More ❯

Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering, Satellite Communications Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering, Satellite Communications The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is £95 per hour (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35) . Security Clearance: must hold SC clearance … using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent to track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure delivery against milestones. Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders including engineering teams, vendors, customers, and senior leadership. Risk & Issue Management: Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle. Budget & Resource Management: Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets … such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives, and Reviews. Skilled in applying Agile principles and using Azure DevOps to manage delivery workflows, resolve impediments, and maintain project momentum. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Strong understanding of software engineering processes, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment. Systems Integration: Experience managing integration of software with hardware More ❯

Role : Software Architect Location: Stevenage or Bristol Salary: Up to £85,000 + exceptional benefits Working Pattern: Hybrid (typically 3-4 days on-site) Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be British Citizens or Dual UK nationals with British citizenship. All successful candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks as a … About the Opportunity Join a world-leading defence technology organisation at the forefront of developing cutting-edge systems for European defence. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Architect or a senior software engineer ready to step up into an architectural role with a company renowned for innovation, technical excellence, and long-term career development. You … ll be working on mission-critical systems where safety, security, and reliability are paramount - technology that directly supports national defence and protects our armed forces. The Role As Software Architect, you will own the complete software architecture across the product lifecycle, working closely with delivery teams to define and maintain both structural and temporal architecture. You'll be More ❯

HL are looking for a talented Software Engineering Manager to lead the Investment Growth product development team in building market-leading solutions for our clients. This is an opportunity to join the UK's number one investment services company, looking after over £180 billion in assets on behalf of more than 2 million UK investors. This is your … chance to genuinely stamp your mark on one of the UK's most innovative and digital-focused businesses. What You'll Be Doing Leading a cross-functional product engineering team Supporting the growth of our Software Engineers Driving technical delivery, continuous improvement and innovation Partnering closely with technical/business leaders and teams to understand business processes and … solution within these guard rails You enjoy working in a product and client value driven environment. Collaborating closely with Product Managers and business stakeholders Strong understanding of full stack engineering best practices including CICD and Observability Acted as a strong partner to multiple business areas to deliver on key priorities with a one-team mindset Strong people focus - you More ❯

the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you!About the role# HL are looking for a talented Software Engineering Manager to lead the Investment Growth product development team in building market-leading solutions for our clients. This is an opportunity to join the UK's number … your chance to genuinely stamp your mark on one of the UK's most innovative and digital-focused businesses. What You'll Be Doing Leading a cross-functional product engineering team Supporting the growth of our Software Engineers Driving technical delivery, continuous improvement and innovation Partnering closely with technical/business leaders and teams to understand business processes … solution within these guard rails You enjoy working in a product and client value driven environment. Collaborating closely with Product Managers and business stakeholders Strong understanding of full stack engineering best practices including CICD and Observability Acted as a strong partner to multiple business areas to deliver on key priorities with a one-team mindset Strong people focus - you More ❯

We are looking for passionate and skilled software engineers who have exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills, analytical with high attention to detail, and self-motivated! Salary : up to £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British … more... The opportunity: You will be joining the growing New Product Development team working on the next generation of mission planning and control products, exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. The focus of the role will be working with a range of international teams and stakeholders to lead the development and delivery of software requirements and design … through the complete software engineering lifecycle. We are looking for engineers with deep and broad range of experience in software engineering, from requirements to certification, who have taken the lead in technical implementation and delivery of complex solutions as well as supporting and mentoring other engineers in their team. We are committed to developing careers and More ❯

you like to be part of a group of specialist engineers helping to deliver some of the world's most sophisticated defence systems? We are currently recruiting for a software security expert, to work across a range of our products! Salary : Circa £74,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3 to 5 days per week on-site, due … role is to guide the security aspects of product development across the whole product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support The provision of technical expertise to our software development teams and wider project teams, offering guidance on security requirements, security techniques, software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, trade-offs, and best practices. Participating in the evaluation … and selection of appropriate technologies and frameworks for software projects. Conducting security assessments and risk analyses of technologies and software systems, by identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats, and developing mitigation strategies. Supporting continuous improvement, through identifying areas for process improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks. Maintaining accurate and up More ❯

you like to be part of a group of specialist engineers helping to deliver some of the world's most sophisticated defence systems? We are currently recruiting for a software security expert, to work across a range of our products! Salary : Circa £74,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3 to 5 days per week on-site, due … role is to guide the security aspects of product development across the whole product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support The provision of technical expertise to our software development teams and wider project teams, offering guidance on security requirements, security techniques, software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, trade-offs, and best practices. Participating in the evaluation … and selection of appropriate technologies and frameworks for software projects. Conducting security assessments and risk analyses of technologies and software systems, by identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats, and developing mitigation strategies. Supporting continuous improvement, through identifying areas for process improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks. Maintaining accurate and up More ❯

Engineering Manager | Tech for Good | Bristol (Hybrid - 2 days per week) £78,000 – £93,600 + Shares! Are you a people-centric technical leader looking for a fresh new challenge in Bristol? SR2 are exclusively hiring for a long term Bristol-based client, they are a purpose-driven fintech with a mission to make the world of investments more … wellbeing. You’ll find a culture of high trust, psychological safety , and flexibility , with exceptional parental leave and a strong work/life balance. They’re now hiring an Engineering Manager to lead one of their cross-functional squads. The successful candidate will have a background within software engineering and team leadership. You’ll work closely with … product and design, guide architecture, support modern engineering practices, and help a talented team of engineers thrive. 💡 Small, empowered squads shipping meaningful features 💬 Values-led, feedback-first culture focused on growth and inclusion 🧪 Modern stack + CI/CD + DevOps mindset 🧠 Monthly learning days to stay sharp and curious 🎯 Lead with empathy, unblock with clarity, and inspire with More ❯

Were working with a growing tech-co, a UK leader within EDI solutions and part of a major global group. Were looking for a Head of Software Engineering to join the business as it embarks on the next phase of its journey, to drive the strategic evolution of the technology and its product development. The role will have … with daily operational challenges, and is passionate about building products that scale effectively. Key Responsibilities Deliver on current product and platform stabilisation initiative to reduce technical debt Drive the engineering, product development, and technical strategies to support business growth. Implement best in class tech stacks and processes Manage a team of developers, architects and dev-ops professionals Collaborate closely … with stakeholders across IT, Service, and Sales to ensure the product and platform roadmap is aligned to business objectives Establish and refine engineering best practices, DevOps processes, and software quality standards. Drive agile development methodologies and prioritize product roadmaps based on business objectives. Our ideal person? Were looking for a dynamic individual who thrives on challenges and wants More ❯

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our client from digital media industry. In this role, you'll focus on building cloud-native solutions using Go (Golang) and deploying them at scale. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and enjoy creating robust, efficient systems that power the digital video industry, we want to hear from you … Key Responsibilities ● Design, develop, and maintain scalable, cloud-based software applications using Go (Golang). ● Lead the design and implementation of distributed systems from the ground up. ● Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables. ● Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices. ● Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to … Utilize cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes to deploy and manage applications. Required Skills and Qualifications ● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. ● Minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on Go (Golang). ● Hands-on experience with one More ❯

Are you a hands-on Solution Architect with a background in software engineering and a passion for solving complex technical challenges? We’re partnering with a leading global consultancy that blends strategy, design, and engineering to help clients across finance, energy, government, and healthcare transform through technology. They’re growing their team and are looking for experienced … to support your professional development Excellent benefits package including private healthcare, pension, annual bonus, and share scheme What you’ll be doing Lead the design and delivery of innovative software solutions for enterprise clients Create and assure key architectural artefacts including design decisions, high-level designs, and technical option papers Collaborate closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders … guardrails Operate across multiple architecture domains, contributing to both client and internal projects Drive continuous improvement and uphold agile delivery best practices What we’re looking for Hands-on software engineering background, ideally having led development teams Strong understanding of architectural principles and delivery methodologies Experience working across domains such as Application, Technology, or Security Architecture Cloud experience More ❯

Mission Planning System (MPS) Engineering Lead Location: Abbey Wood/Hybrid Rate: Up to £570/day Contract Length: Until 31 December 2027 About the Role We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to oversee the design, procurement, and integration of a Mission Planning System (MPS) - a critical component of a multinational Electronic Warfare (EW) training capability. The … provides the core technical framework for exercise planning, equipment programming, command and control (C2), post-mission analysis, and data management across air, land, and maritime domains. As the MPS Engineering Lead , you will manage the system's full engineering life cycle, from concept and design through to delivery, ensuring it meets operational, security, and safety requirements and is … completed on schedule. Key Responsibilities Lead the engineering activities for the MPS, ensuring alignment with project objectives, standards, and milestones. Oversee contractor design and integration work, ensuring compliance with project and stakeholder requirements. Develop and maintain system architecture, information models, and supporting documentation. Collaborate with technical specialists, system architects, and cybersecurity professionals to ensure the MPS is secure, safe More ❯

Mission Planning System (MPS) Engineering Lead Location: Abbey Wood/Hybrid Rate: Up to 570/day Contract Length: Until 31 December 2027 About the Role We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to oversee the design, procurement, and integration of a Mission Planning System (MPS) - a critical component of a multinational Electronic Warfare (EW) training capability. The … provides the core technical framework for exercise planning, equipment programming, command and control (C2), post-mission analysis, and data management across air, land, and maritime domains. As the MPS Engineering Lead , you will manage the system's full engineering life cycle, from concept and design through to delivery, ensuring it meets operational, security, and safety requirements and is … completed on schedule. Key Responsibilities Lead the engineering activities for the MPS, ensuring alignment with project objectives, standards, and milestones. Oversee contractor design and integration work, ensuring compliance with project and stakeholder requirements. Develop and maintain system architecture, information models, and supporting documentation. Collaborate with technical specialists, system architects, and cybersecurity professionals to ensure the MPS is secure, safe More ❯

and a declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application. Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement Our Engineering practice is a growing community of industry leading experts. The Engineering practice covers Security Engineering, DevOps, Software Engineering and Quality Engineering. The Engineering practice … prides itself on quality development practices and solving highly complex client problems whilst also providing a safe environment for engineering talent the opportunity to grow and learn within the organisation. As part of our Security Engineering team, you will be exposed to the latest technologies in a mixture of environments ranging from cloud, on-premises and hybrid as More ❯

Range £70,929 - £106,394 We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary Senior Software Engineer (Data) Job Description JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineer (Data) SALARY: £70,929 – £78,810 LOCATION(S): Bristol HOURS: Full-time – 35 hours per week WORKING PATTERN: Our … help achieve our lab's goals and priorities. What you'll do Be responsible for all aspects of delivery of new solutions and features, creating low detail designs, lead software development, testing and operational stability, balancing priorities and ensuring adherence to group standards. Be responsible for leading a talented group of engineers, guiding and working alongside them on entire … software development lifecycle and manage the delivery of robust, scalable data applications and features. Ensure applications and code alignment with security principles, secure coding practices, addressing code vulnerabilities and PEN testing resolutions. Work with your team to deliver functional and non-functional requirements ensuring these are being met during design, software development and testing. Be solving technical problems More ❯

HL are looking for a talented Software Engineering Manager to lead the Investment Growth product development team in building market-leading solutions for our clients. This is an opportunity to join the UK's number one investment services company, looking after over £180 billion in assets on behalf of more than 2 million UK investors click apply for More ❯

Low-Level Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bristol, UK Duration: 6-month contract Rate: £65/hour (Umbrella) OR £49.70/hour (+£7.22/hour Holiday pay) Work Pattern: Fully on-site, compressed hours available We seek an engineer who has worked in a military/defence environment/industry within the last 12 months or who is capable … of obtaining security clearance (SC level minimum) Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Low-Level Embedded Software Engineer to support ongoing engineering programmes. This role involves the development, verification, and integration of embedded software solutions, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and compliance across the full engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded software using C for real-time systems. Contribute to verification activities to ensure robust and reliable software delivery. Support integration of software on ARM-based processing platforms. Produce and review technical documentation, including design specifications. Engage with stakeholders to ensure technical alignment with project goals. Apply software engineering best practices and adhere to relevant industry standards. More ❯

Were working with a growing tech-co, a UK leader within EDI solutions and part of a major global group. Were looking for a Head of Software Engineering to join the business as it embarks on the next phase of its journey, to drive the strategic evolution of the technology and its product development. The role will have More ❯

of technical direction. Hybrid working with a vibrant Bristol-based office (3 days per week). Employee-owned business with generous benefits and purpose-led values. Were recruiting a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented platform team and drive the technical evolution of a mission-led organisation click apply for full job details More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Technical Software Documentation Officer subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract. ** The department are not looking for a Software Engineer (this is not an engineer position). They are looking for someone with Documentation experience, ensuring all is correct for software releases. The role … will require an understanding of the software process. ** Rate: £65 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter Location: Bristol Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite but the department are happy for the role to be worked on a 4-day week (Monday … basis Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview process Technical Software Documentation Officer Job Description: Capable, self-driven and flexible software professional to support multiple development teams in project management and software delivery. It would suit someone who More ❯

A 4-year programme for Software Apprentices to join the Software Engineering Team, whilst studying part time for a fully funded degree in Software Engineering. Apprentices will develop the skills to effectively design, create, and test software on a range of platforms, including Linux and Windows. Role Through a combination of on-the-job technical … training and time studying at university, Software Apprentices will develop the skills to effectively design, create, and test software. Working closely with other teams and departments, you will work through a variety of stages in the software development process, covering anything from embedded systems to front end software. This software will be developed on a range of … platforms, including Linux and Windows, utilising C/C++, LabView and Java. Training On this 4-year scheme you will study towards a BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions Software Engineer pathway at University Centre Weston, to align with the Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship Standard. Study will take place face to face at university 1 day More ❯

We are looking for passionate and skilled software engineers who have exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills, analytical with high attention to detail, and self-motivated! Salary : up to £64,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British … and treatments Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity: The Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Cyber team is looking for principal software engineers to join us developing the future laser defence capability for the Royal Navy! We are looking for engineers with both a deep and broad range of experience in … software engineering, from requirements to certification, who have taken the lead in technical implementation and delivery of complex solutions as well as supporting and mentoring other engineers in their team. We are committed to developing careers and skillsets by supporting our teams' personal development whilst ensuring that a healthy work/life balance is maintained! What we're More ❯

Software Engineer – Real-Time Systems (C++/Linux) Location: Bristol Rate: £49.70/hour PAYE (£56.93/hour incl. holiday) or £65/hour Umbrella We seek an engineer who has worked in a military/defence environment/industry within the last 12 months or who is capable of obtaining security clearance (SC level minimum) Overview Join a … growing software team developing and delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of technologies. You'll work within a small, dynamic team where initiative and independence are encouraged. The role focuses on the design, development, and integration of real-time software on Linux-based platforms. Key Responsibilities Undertake a full range of software engineering activities in … verify C++ code for real-time systems. Perform integration testing of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) processing platforms and subsystem components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful software delivery and system performance. Essential Skills & Experience Strong C++ development experience, particularly within multi-threaded and real-time environments. Proven experience in software integration, system testing, and debugging More ❯