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Software Engineering Manager/Software Development Manager/Lead Software Engineering/Head of Software Engineering Overview: This is a brilliant opportunity to join an established and highly respected organisation as they go through large scale and company transformation on how they build and deliver their products to their customers. This opportunity will … allow you to shape the future of engineering excellence while building world-class technical team s. As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll combine technical leadership with people development to create highperforming squads that deliver exceptional value. Whether you're a senior engineer ready to amplify your impact through others, or an experienced people leader eager to … dive into the technical world, this role offers the perfect blend of technical depth and leadership growth. Key Responsibilities Build and scale exceptional engineering teams through strategic recruitment, mentorship, and career development Foster a culture of innovation where experimentation, learning, and calculated risk-taking drive breakthrough solutions Champion engineering excellence by establishing best practices, modern tooling, and architectural More ❯

Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering 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/SC cleared candidates … 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 ❯

going through a period of impressive growth across their technology team, creating opportunity to work on challenging projects and contribute to the development of its digital platforms. As a Software Engineering Manager, you would play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring an engineering squad, delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance software solutions. You will foster … a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, while supporting career growth and wellbeing within your team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and inspire a software engineering squad to consistently deliver high-quality software, balancing delivery with innovation. Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and psychological safety within your team. Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent, providing coaching, mentorship, and structured career development. Collaborate with Product Managers and senior stakeholders to ensure engineering outcomes align with business and client priorities. Champion agile delivery, DevOps, secure practices, and team ways of working to maintain high standards across the squad. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in software engineering leadership, with a track record of 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. 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 ❯

Are you a Senior Software Engineer looking for an interesting job opportunity? Our client, TKMS ATLAS UK, are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with skills in Java to work on the development of marine-based autonomous systems. This job will be based out of TKMS ATLAS UK's headquarters in Winfrith, Dorset. This position will need weekly onsite …/4 days onsite per week. The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC level Security Clearance. Required Knowledge, skills and qualities • Proven ability to support software delivery • Educated to Degree or equivalent level in a software engineering or related discipline • Understanding of Autonomous systems, and their architectures • Understanding of the Military and Marine domain … Knowledge and understanding of Software Engineering & delivery lifecycles, and integration with project management principles and practise • Experience of Software Engineering processes and tools • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, across the whole engineering lifecycle, from inception to support • Ability to work closely with end users to understand usage of software, and identify together 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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

Senior Software Engineer (C++) A leading European defence organisation, recognised with multiple recent industry and employer awards, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its growing UK software engineering capability. This company has been ranked among the top employers for veterans, received Gold-level recognition for its support of the armed forces community, and continues … to invest heavily in UK technology and engineering careers through multi-million-pound site expansions. You’ll be working on the next generation of mission planning and control systems, contributing across the full software engineering lifecycle while collaborating with international partners and stakeholders. What you will do: • Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex, mission-critical … software in Core Java and/or C++ • Translate and refine software requirements with internal and external customers, ensuring full lifecycle management • Spearhead technical implementation and drive certification processes, while mentoring other engineers • Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, diversity, and personal development, with strong support for work–life balance Skills and experience: • Excellent proficiency in More ❯

Senior Software Engineer (C++) A leading European defence organisation, recognised with multiple recent industry and employer awards, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its growing UK software engineering capability. This company has been ranked among the top employers for veterans, received Gold-level recognition for its support of the armed forces community, and continues … to invest heavily in UK technology and engineering careers through multi-million-pound site expansions. You’ll be working on the next generation of mission planning and control systems, contributing across the full software engineering lifecycle while collaborating with international partners and stakeholders. What you will do: • Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex, mission-critical … software in Core Java and/or C++ • Translate and refine software requirements with internal and external customers, ensuring full lifecycle management • Spearhead technical implementation and drive certification processes, while mentoring other engineers • Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, diversity, and personal development, with strong support for work–life balance Skills and experience: • Excellent proficiency in More ❯

Work Package Engineering Manager (Software) Winfrith, Dorset – Hybrid working 3 days per week onsite – Permanent We are looking for a Work Package Manager who is capable of leading activity to deliver complex software engineering projects for our defence maritime client TKMS Atlas UK. You will manage and coordinate technical teams for new product development initiatives from … development lifecycle. This is not a line management position. Knowledge and experience: Excellent written and communication skills, including writing bids, technical reports and giving presentations. Proven ability in delivering software development programmes to time, cost, quality. Knowledge of software delivery estimation techniques, experience of using them and identifying best approaches. Identification and application of software development lifecycles … to delivery programmes. Management of software development risk. Planning and leading software work-package and delivery projects. Leading software design activities and providing engineering support throughout the design, test and acceptance phases to ensure specifications are met, problem areas and risks are identified, and design is fit for purpose. Leadership of the technical concept development of 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 ❯

Software Engineer Brockworth, Gloucestershire Great salaries, BUPA, Bonus, 4Day Work Week Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. What’s happening? We have … various exciting opportunities arising at our site in Gloucester for Software Engineers, primarily a variety of Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes. At Lockheed Martin we’ll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life … fulfilling life in and outside of work. A range of specialisms exist in this essential and rewarding role. You may specialise in just one area or operate across multiple Software Development disciplines with a specific focus on the Cyber domain. Typically, you will be involved in one or more of the following: Planning, conducting and coordinating software development More ❯

Software Engineer Brockworth, Gloucestershire Great salaries, BUPA, Bonus, 4Day Work Week Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. What’s happening? We have … various exciting opportunities arising at our site in Gloucester for Software Engineers, primarily a variety of Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes. At Lockheed Martin we’ll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life … fulfilling life in and outside of work. A range of specialisms exist in this essential and rewarding role. You may specialise in just one area or operate across multiple Software Development disciplines with a specific focus on the Cyber domain. Typically, you will be involved in one or more of the following: Planning, conducting and coordinating software development More ❯

Software Engineer Brockworth, Gloucestershire Great salaries, BUPA, Bonus, 4Day Work Week Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. What’s happening? We have … various exciting opportunities arising at our site in Gloucester for Software Engineers, primarily a variety of Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes. At Lockheed Martin we’ll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life … fulfilling life in and outside of work. A range of specialisms exist in this essential and rewarding role. You may specialise in just one area or operate across multiple Software Development disciplines with a specific focus on the Cyber domain. Typically, you will be involved in one or more of the following: Planning, conducting and coordinating software development More ❯

A varied client facing C/C++, Linux role in cyber-defence, signal processing, and secure comms Are you an accomplished C/C++ and Linux software engineer seeking more variety and a chance to expand your skills and experience? This well-established technology consultancy provides expertise and development of advanced technologies for national security and industry clients. Due … levels, or equivalent). A relevant Master's or PhD would be advantageous Excellent communications skills: proficient in writing technical documentation and adapt at discussing complex subjects in depth Software engineering skills in C or C++ and Linux, demonstrated by prior work on large and complex codebases. Familiarity with common software engineering tools and best practice … working arrangements. A highly competitive salary is on offer to the successful candidate, and their benefits package includes a performance-based bonus and an excellent pension scheme. Keywords: Experienced Software Engineer, C, C++, Linux, Cybersecurity, Defence, Consultancy, Client-Facing, Gloucestershire Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do 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 ❯

Software Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026 The Software team at MBDA (Bristol) deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment to support those on the battlefield! This is a great opportunity to learn and understand fundamentals in the Software life cycle, and Software delivery as well as gain broader skills/… exposure such as systems engineering and agile project management. You'll see how software teams interact and collaborate with other stakeholders within MBDA. Salary: £31,500 starting salary plus £3000 joining bonus. Dynamic (Hybrid) Working : 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions … Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Excellent career progression and development opportunities Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity The Software team at MBDA (Bristol) deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment to support those on the battlefield! Our teams provide a range 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 ❯

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 ❯

Software Engineer ( Automation/Robotics ) Dorchester ( Weymouth, Poole, Yeovil, Southampton, Bournemouth & Surrounding areas ) £45,000 - £55,000 + Training + Progression + Pension An excellent opportunity awaits a Software Engineer with a background in an industrial automation/engineering sector to join an industry leading robotics business in a role offering excellent professional development opportunities, technical variety … and great training. This company is a well-established and growing specialist in industrial automation and robotics. In this position, you will join an established software team and will work on technically varied, hands on projects, developing state of the art robotics and industrial automation systems from design to delivery. The role is based on-site 5 days a … week in Dorchester, with flexibility around working hours. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial software engineering experience in an industrial automation/engineering or robotics background, with strong C# .NET skills and ideally some knowledge of C++. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Software Engineer with commercial expertise in industrial automation or robotics to More ❯

Location: Tewkesbury (mostly onsite) Duration: 12 month contract Rate: 70ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: We are seeking an SC cleared Software Engineer to support the Catapan Fleet Manager Programme , contributing to the design, development, and delivery of robust software solutions. The role involves full lifecycle software engineering, from requirements analysis through to implementation, verification, and … documentation. Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for performing software engineering activities across the full development lifecycle, which may include: Conducting stakeholder and systems requirement analysis and decomposition. Performing software requirements analysis and maintaining requirements traceability. Designing and updating software architecture and detailed designs. Implementing software solutions in accordance with design specifications and coding standards. … Conducting software verification activities, including code reviews, automated and manual testing. Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including traceability matrices, coverage reports, and design documentation. Identifying, raising, and resolving software defects, issues, and change requests. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely delivery of project milestones. Technical Skills & Experience required: Frontend Development: Angular TypeScript More ❯