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Software Engineering Manager with a strong background in greenfield platform/portal development (ideally gained in a B2B or B2B2C environment) is sought on a contract basis by a high growth PE backed scale up based near Peterborough. With recent investment into technology this Software Engineering Manager will play a crucial role in driving innovation across software engineering, automation, cloud and architecture affording this Software Engineering Manager an unparalleled level of autonomy to drive change. As the business scales and adds additional functionality this software engineering Manager will work ...

Head of Software Engineering | 18 Month FTC | London Hybrid | £150K Overview: A global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Software Engineering to lead the delivery of its critical software platforms. You will oversee end-to-end engineering, ensuring solutions are delivered … high-impact role for a leader who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and is passionate about driving innovation, operational excellence, and engineering quality across enterprise systems. Role & Responsibilities: Lead engineering teams in building, modernising, integrating, and operating critical platforms and proprietary applications. Define and execute technical ...

client has an opportunity for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to join them on a contract basis. Reporting to the System Design Manager, you will be responsible for the management and day-to-day activities of the software team, collaborating with other disciplines and managers … areas of the business. Role : Senior Software Engineering Manager Location : Farnborough - fully onsite Hours : 37 per week Hourly Rate : £52.17 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance : BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Team Leadership: Lead the day to day activities of the software ...

Engineer SC Clearance Required Location: Ipswich- 5 days on-site per week Umbrella only Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a passion for software engineering and a knack for improving application security and efficiency? Our client, a reputable organisation, is hiring for a talented professional to join … environments * Participating in Agile sprints, including planning, demos, and stakeholder updates * Updating documentation to reflect ongoing progress and changes What you'll bring: * Strong software engineering background, with experience in TypeScript and React * Proven ability to understand and improve existing applications * Experience capturing and translating requirements into actionable ...

Senior Software Engineer (Generative AI Platform) - 6-Month Contract - £650/day (Outside IR35) Location: Europe (Remote-first) Rate: £650/day Duration: 6 months (high likelihood of extension) A cutting-edge engineering team is building a next-generation GenAI platform that empowers autonomous software-engineering … exceptional engineers to join them. If you want to work at the forefront of AI , in a space evolving daily, and help define how engineering teams across the world write and ship code in the future... this is the contract for you. What You'll Be Working On Designing ...

Golang Developer - Software Engineering, Financial Services Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35) London 6 Months My client is an international Consultancy who require a Golang Developer with a proven Software Engineering background to work closely with a high profile Financial Services end client. Key Requirements … Demonstrable experience as a Golang Developer in a large commercial environment Strong Software Development background Proficiency in modern and Agile Software Development practices Ability to create a REST service Good understanding of APIs Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, and high-pressured environment Nice to have: Financial ...

Role: Software Engineer Cheltenham (3-4 days on site) Rate : £82.50 Umbrella Duration : 6 Months Vacancy Details : Key Activities Software requirements analysis Software design Implementation (language is C) Module test and integration test Timing analysis, full software verification, authoring and execution of software test scripts … Essential Responsibilities Software Development (requirements, design, code) Software Verification (review, test, analysis.) Undertake Software engineering tasks as requested by team lead. Working to DO178-C Ability to analyse tasking and provide feedback if the task appears more complicated than first envisaged Qualifications/Requirements Previous experience ...

July 2021, which provides large-scale access to AI-predicted protein structures. The PDBe team consists of an international and interdisciplinary group of scientists, software engineers, and data engineers. PDBe, together with the CS3DB team, forms part of the Molecular and Cellular Structure cluster at EMBL-EBI. … operation of the technical infrastructure supporting PDBe services and associated resources, including PDBe-KB and AFDB. The role involves managing a team of software and infrastructure engineers while contributing to the strategic development of scalable, reliable, and sustainable data infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure that PDBes data delivery ...

Skills: + Understand Software Lifecycle + C/Python + Aerospace standards including DO-178C Job purpose: We are seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead our expanding software team. Reporting to the System Design Manager, you will be responsible for the management … activities of the software team, collaborating with other disciplines and managers in all areas of the business. Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Lead the day to day activities of the software team, taking responsibility for delivering the agreed team goals. Skills Development: Develop the team's personal and professional skills ...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x C++ Application Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role requires: Strong experience in C++ application development. A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience in CI/… pipelines, GitLab, Docker. Experience of developing software for virtual environments. Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid/Remote working: The role will likely be onsite a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine). There may be some scope for hybrid working (project dependent). Contract ...

contract Rate: 81.75ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide hands-on leadership across a high-priority software delivery programme. Based in Bristol, this contract role requires a self-starter … swiftly comprehend complex problem domains, translate requirements into actionable deliverables, and drive engineering teams to successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Delivery & Execution Own end-to-end technical delivery across the programme. Make time-critical delivery decisions in the absence of programme leadership. Break down high-level requirements into structured deliverables ...

implement complex transformation logic, test and verify. Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators. Building and extending components within an existing software application framework and deploying into a virtualised test environment. Skill and experience required: Experience in developing application-level software (C++, C#, Java … similar). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices. Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous. Defence industry experience is advantageous. You like working where systems design, algorithms and software implementation meet. Strong experience in C++ application development. A strong background ...

Outside IR35 London - Hybrid (2/3 days a week in the office) A leading UK financial services provider is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineering Manager on a 3 month contract to lead multiple squads within their retail engineering function. This role will be pivotal … coding, you will provide technical guidance, architectural insight, and oversight, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and delivered to high standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead multiple engineering squads, providing technical direction and oversight Drive delivery accountability, unblock issues, and manage dependencies across teams Collaborate with Product Owners, IT leadership, and business ...

Months Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required (Immediate Start) The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Front End Developer with a strong software engineering background to lead the modernization of our application suite at Adastral Park. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible … maintain transparency through regular progress demonstrations. Key Responsibilities Technical Audit: Assess and document the current state of existing applications to identify rewrite constraints. Requirement Engineering: Collaborate with Product Owners to define features and break them down into actionable JIRA stories. Development: Execute the re-write of applications using React ...

Months Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required (Immediate Start) The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Front End Developer with a strong software engineering background to lead the modernization of our application suite at Adastral Park. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible … maintain transparency through regular progress demonstrations. Key Responsibilities Technical Audit: Assess and document the current state of existing applications to identify rewrite constraints. Requirement Engineering: Collaborate with Product Owners to define features and break them down into actionable JIRA stories. Development: Execute the re-write of applications using React ...

company that specialise in electro-mechanical systems for electric vehicles is seeking to recruit an Embedded Software Engineer to work on a contract that is initially scheduled for 6 months (outside IR35) from their site in Surrey (4 days per week onsite, 1 day from home). The Role … This position will involve embedded C related software Engineering for low level driver development. Key Responsibilities * Implement, test and review software source code in C * Implement, test and review auto-coded software * Software architecture and unit design in an AUTOSAR environment Experience Ideal candidates will ...

system design to complex enterprise environments. This role demands hands-on experience in building and deploying AI/ML solutions, a strong grasp of software engineering principles, and proficiency with cloud platforms. You will play a key role in developing scalable, intelligent systems that drive innovation and deliver … with existing enterprise systems and ensure seamless operation within the client's technology stack. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders, to identify opportunities and deliver robust AI solutions. Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Lead ...

Software Engineer – eDV Cleared - £650 to £750 per day – London (5 days on-site) FryerMiles are delighted to working with a brilliant Management Consultancy to assist with their recruitment of multiple eDV Software Engineers to join a long-term major programme based in London. Working within a classified … environment, the successful candidates will apply strong software engineering principles to build reliable, scalable, and secure applications while complying with strict security and operational standards. Key Responsibilities include: Develop and maintain secure software for classified systems Write high-quality code and contribute to system design Perform testing ...

client, operating in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking an Application Software Engineer (C++) to join their team in Bristol on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in C++ and embedded software development within a highly specialised industry. The role requires … clearance and offers the possibility of extension beyond the initial 12-month period. Key Responsibilities: Developing and implementing robust C++ application software Creating and maintaining embedded software solutions Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and execute software project requirements Conducting software testing, debugging, and optimisation ...

Tech Recruiter/EMEA Corporate Recruitment & Engineering Talent Partner Location - London (5 days onsite non-negotiable) Duration - 12 months (possible extensions) Day rate - up to £500 p/d (inside ir35) We are partnered with a leading FS client who is seeking an experienced EMEA Corporate Recruitment Partner , delivering … high-impact recruitment across Corporate Functions and Software Engineering in the UK and broader EMEA region. This is a pure delivery-first role , where you will work directly with Engineering Leads, Founders, and HR stakeholders to scale teams from scratch. Key responsibilities: Lead hands-on sourcing ...

Software Developer (Contract) – Digital Location: Exeter (Hybrid working) Contract Length: 6 months (with potential extension) Pay Rate: £625 per day (Umbrella) IR35: In scope hybrid working: 1-2 days every quarter for planning SC (Security Clearance) required We are seeking a talented Software Developer to join a digital … team delivering modern cloud based systems. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining software solutions that support critical operational services. The position offers hybrid working, with 1-2 days every quarter for planning/updating MOD meetings, plus ad hoc attendance as required. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test ...

opportunity has arisen with my client for a Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join them on an initial 12 -month contract. As the Embedded Ada Software Engineer you will work across the entire software engineering lifecycle, from discussing requirement change with the Systems team … being involved with qualification and software releases. Role: Embedded Ada Software Engineer Pay: £68 per hour via Umbrella Company Location: Bristol Contract: 12 Months Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week Security Clearance: Security Clearnce to start, UK Eyes only project Responsibilites Develop and maintain safety-critical command ...

Software Engineer - SC Cleared - London - Hybrid - £500 to £600 per day FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a brilliant Consultancy to assist with their recruitment of a SC Cleared Software Engineer to join their team working on a large government project in London. The successful candidate will … skilled Software Engineer with a strong focus on hands on coding. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building robust, scalable applications and contributing directly to the development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain software applications for public sector clients Write clean, efficient, and well-documented ...

scalable. Select appropriate AWS services and define integration patterns across compute, network, storage, data, and application components. Technical Leadership Provide architecture guidance to engineering teams throughout the delivery lifecycle. Lead technical design workshops, discovery sessions, and solution walkthroughs. Translate business requirements into technical designs and clearly communicate trade-offs. … platform capabilities, tooling, and operating models. Consider long-term usage and scalability in all solution designs. Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 5-10 years of hands-on experience in software development, network administration, or IT systems. ...

scalable. Select appropriate AWS services and define integration patterns across compute, network, storage, data, and application components. Technical Leadership Provide architecture guidance to engineering teams throughout the delivery lifecycle. Lead technical design workshops, discovery sessions, and solution walkthroughs. Translate business requirements into technical designs and clearly communicate trade-offs. … platform capabilities, tooling, and operating models. Consider long-term usage and scalability in all solution designs. Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 5-10 years of hands-on experience in software development, network administration, or IT systems. ...