The Bristol Port Company have exciting opportunities for Senior Software Tester to join their team. Location: Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9DQ Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: As one of the UK’s major ports, The Bristol Port Company provides the full range of warehousing, logistics and distribution services. Established in … national asset and a major economic driver for the South West region; the Company and businesses on the Port Estate contribute more than £1 billion to UK GDP. Senior Software Tester – The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Software Tester to join our in-house development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for … ensuring the quality of our software products through meticulous testing, test automation, and collaboration with Developers and Product Owners. This role requires a strong understanding of testing methodologies, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to write and maintain automated test scripts. Senior Software Tester - Responsibilities: - Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based More ❯
Our prestigious clienta key strategic partner to the UK Ministry of Defenceis seeking a highly capable and adaptable C++ Software Engineer to join their cutting-edge Development Facility in Bristol. As a global leader in missile and missile systems, this is your opportunity to contribute to mission-critical technology that protects national security. Youll be part of a dynamic … and growing software team, developing next-generation defence solutions. This role offers the autonomy to work independently while collaborating within a close-knit, high-performing group. If you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and have a passion for precision engineering, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Engage in hands-on software development and … integration testing, working directly with hardware platforms to validate embedded systems performance. Develop robust solutions using C++ and IBM Rhapsody, with EWM as the preferred configuration and version control tool. Contribute to the evolution and refinement of existing software requirements, ensuring alignment with system-level objectives. Operate within a controlled lab environment, deploying and testingsoftwareMore ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
MBDA
Bristol Software Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Salary : £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all … plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days Facilities : fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity The Software team at MBDA deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment to support those on the battlefield! Our teams provide a range of … products from high integrity real time software running on our weapon systems, software infrastructures (i.e. DevOps) and production test software to support functional test & manufacturing. We use a variety of programming languages, software tools and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this. You will get exposure to aspects of a software development lifecycle, a chance More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
work will be to deliver the MVP and plan for the full product build. Key Skills/requirements The Senior QA will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of our product. This will involve writing automated tests for both the frontend and backend, with a focus on utilising frameworks and … key functionality and user journeys. Accountabilities will include defining test plans and approaches, collaborating with the development team to identify and resolve defects, and providing input on the overall testing strategy. As the initial sole QA resource, the Senior QA will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently, with the ability to lead and mentor junior … QA team members in the future. Strong expertise in test automation, softwaretesting methodologies, and testing frameworks such as Selenium is essential for this role. Experience with writing tests for both frontend (e.g. using tools like Cypress or Selenium) and backend APIs (e.g. using tools like Postman or RestAssured) is highly desirable. All profiles will be reviewed More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Smartbox Assistive Technology
Join us at Smartbox as an Embedded Software Developer! Are you a passionate Embedded Software Developer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Embedded … Software Developer, you will: Test software: Ensuring comprehensive automated test coverage of your code, writing automated tests, GUIs, and utility apps in languages such as Python and C#. Libraries and apps: Creating software libraries and demo apps in C-compatible languages such as C#, C++, or Rust to control our firmware subsystems. Technical strategy: Executing and collaborating … Implementing and improving our device test plan, debugging, and validating upcoming firmware and software. Quality assurance: Promptly analysing and correcting quality issues. Project management: Taking ownership of firmware and software projects from start to finish. Firmware and software development: Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux. Essential Qualifications/Skills More ❯
Software Engineer | 6 Month Contract (OIR35) | Bristol | £350-450 p/day We're looking for a versatile Software Engineer to join a leading Bristol-based business, delivering high-quality solutions for clients across finance, e-commerce, and technology. This is a hands-on role where you'll work across the full stack. Back-end services in C# … applications using JavaScript, React, Node.js, and TypeScript. Location: Bristol (On-site) Contract: 6 Months (OIR35) Rate: £350-450 p/day Start date: ASAP Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain software using C#/.NET, Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, and TypeScript Develop and optimise APIs, services, and integration layers. Deliver end-to-end features across back-end, front-end, and … cloud-hosted environments. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices. Contribute to code reviews, testing, and Agile ceremonies. Troubleshoot and resolve application-level performance and reliability issues. Key Skills: Commercial experience with C#/.NET, Python, JavaScript/React. Strong knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript, and modern full-stack development. Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB More ❯
C++ Software Engineer : Onsite, Bristol required for long term contract assignment. Skillset/experience required: Strong C++ knowledge Knowledge of Rhapsody UML Competent with MS word, for reviewing and updating technical documentation. Experience of RTC/EWM would be beneficial CUDA experience would be beneficial The role will involve software development and integration testing with the equipment … containing the software under test and suitable skills in this area will be expected. Developing in C++ and Rhapsody, and using EWM as the preferred configuration tool. Developing current software requirements. The role will involve working within a lab environment running software on target hardware. Developing software in on controlled Software environment. Due to the 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 line … with project and quality requirements. Design, develop, and 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 More ❯
change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. We are looking to recruit a Software Developer to support a blue chip client in the development of a cutting edge defence applications. As a software engineer you will be working on all aspects of … the software development lifecycle with significant exposure to software design, coding and test on a novel and industry leading marine defence embedded system. Responsibilities Assessment and Review of Software Requirements.. Software Design using UML and Object Oriented principles. Software Coding using C# on a MS Windows platform. Unit and Integration Test to support the conformity … of the product. Production of Design Documentation to support the conformity of the product. Qualifications Degree Educated in Engineering or similar discipline. Essential skills Review and Analysis of Software Requirements and decomposition into a detailed design. Creation of a detailed design using UML and OOA principles. Experience of coding within C# on a MS Windows Platform - The ability to More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Certain Advantage
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard … The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol. Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. … Responsibilities: What the department are looking for: The role will involve software development and integration testing with the equipment containing the software under test and suitable skills in this area will be expected. Developing in C++ and Rhapsody, and using EWM as the preferred configuration tool. Developing current software requirements. The role will involve working within More ❯
Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
1TECH STAFFING LIMITED
Embedded Software Engineer Mid- Senior Level Location: Hybrid/London/South of the UK Salary: £55,000 DOE Type: Full-time, Permanent A pioneering client in the aerospace sector is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of breakthrough technologies in this sector. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to world-first innovations … in the aerospace industry and work at the cutting edge of embedded systems design. The role involves developing real-time embedded software for both spacecraft platforms and ground support systems, working in a cross-functional team alongside electronics, systems, and test engineers. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement embedded software in C/C++ for real-time operating systems … embedded C/C++ development experience Proven experience working with RTOS-based systems Familiar with low-level hardware protocols Confident reading electronics schematics and component datasheets Understanding of structured software design, testing, and documentation practices Desirable: Experience with Python for scripting and test automation Familiarity with UML, Agile methodologies, and version control tools Exposure to aerospace/space More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Data Careers
a leading global IT solutions provider, delivering IT solutions into high profile UK Government organisations. Reporting to the Test Practice Lead, your role will include: The successful delivery of testing for projects covering all levels of testing including manual and automation/functional and non-functional testing. Responsibility for allocated test deliverables, performing analysis activities during test preparation … artefacts, Test Cases, Expected Results, Actual Results, Defects, Data, Defect Re-tests and Test Outcome Reports Core Skills 5+ years test Automation experience Active SC Clearance Strong well developed testing skills and in-depth knowledge of current testing techniques across the test phases (System, System Integration, Regression, UAT, etc) Strong experience and knowledge of testing lifecycle and … approaches (e.g. functional/non-functional/automation) and of automation testing using technologies such as Selenium, Cucumber, SpecFlow). Residence near to either Bristol or London for the occasional on-site work C# development skills for the purpose of software testing. Strong communication and team skills Experience and understanding of waterfall, agile and hybrid development methodologies. Ability More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Principal Java Engineer £75,000 - 90,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Principal Software Engineer Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 Additional Package: Various Bonus, Extensive Benefits Package Location: Bristol, Hybrid Are you a Principal Software Engineer ready to step into a high-impact leadership role? This opportunity puts you at the … the code. If you thrive in fast-moving environments where you can deliver meaningful outcomes, this could be your next big opportunity. Role Requirements Lead a multidisciplinary team of Software, DevOps, and Test Engineers delivering cloud-native solutions. Drive technical direction, architecture, and tool/framework selection for a large-scale programme. Balance leadership with hands-on coding and … strong relationships with stakeholders and guide teams through agile delivery processes. Ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions are delivered to meet customer requirements. Skills & Experience of a Principal Software Engineer: Strong full stack development background with expertise in Java 11+, Spring Boot, and React. Solid experience with microservices architecture and modern software practices. Strong understanding of AWS More ❯
and infrastructure meet customer activation and service resilience demands Act as technical mentor to the engineering team, providing training and guidance Support vendor engagement, procurement of network hardware/software, and network improvement projects Deliver clear technical documentation, procedures, diagrams, and reports Participate in the 24/7 on-call rota, supporting incident response and field engineering teams Deputise … A customer-first mindset with a relentless focus on service quality Proven experience working in an ISP, altnet, or data centre environment Deep expertise in network infrastructure, hardware, and software, including staging, testing, and troubleshooting Strong knowledge of optical Ethernet, IP transmission, and routing (ISIS, BGP) Solid understanding of FTTH optical fibre technology and associated performance challenges Familiarity More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
MBDA
for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity: The role is as part of a team undertaking functional integration testing, equipment qualification and development testing for the FCASW Weapon System. The project is in its early stages and provides an opportunity to influence the proving and design of the system. The role will include the planning and conduct of lab based, system testing, at MBDA facilities, and also opportunities to conduct trials activities at external stakeholder locations … Trials, Integration and System Validation Engineer who has broad experience and would be responsible for some of the following: Deliver of trials in a number of environments, including: Virtualised software platforms; Lab-based integration and functional rigs; Platform integration and acceptance trials; System of Systems integration trials. Support safe and reliable trials, including developing and maintaining risk assessments, management More ❯