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INTRODUCTION Exsel Group stands as a preeminent force in the realm of independent defence technology solutions. We specialise in delivering supreme engineering expertise, advanced technology systems and comprehensive support services where the imperatives of reliability, safety and protection are non-negotiable. Tracing our legacy back to 1947 in the … robust communication framework with our clients. Our organisational structure is designed to facilitate integrated solutions, managed through proven project management methodologies. PURPOSE OF ROLE Software Engineering Manager We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead and inspire our team of engineers … in building innovative and scalable software solutions. This role combines technical expertise with strong leadership and strategic thinking to deliver high-quality projects on time and within scope KEY RESPONSIBILITES Job specific responsibilities Line Manager : Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a More ❯

Software and Controls Engineer, up to £40.00 per hour, Coventry, Warwickshire, Leicestershire + work from home A Model-Based Software Development (MBD) Engineer contract role working on cutting edge xEV/battery electric vehicle, and hybrid engine technology development projects. Contract details: Upto £40.00 per hour, initial … month contract, Inside IR35. Hybrid working/work from home available. Are you a Software Engineer/Control Systems Engineer/Model Based Software Development Engineer/Automotive Systems Engineer that wants to work on the very latest, cutting-edge hybrid electric vehicle and battery electric vehicle technology … projects? Do you have a background in embedded software development for automotive/vehicle systems for hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles? This Senior and Controls Engineer job will involve: Development of vehicle control unit (VCU) embedded software for xEV vehicle platforms. Support the generation of embedded More ❯

Software Quality & Maturity Engineer 6-month initial contract Hybrid working - Leamington Spa Outside IR35, 42 hrs pw *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.* About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf … of an Automotive OEM, based in Leamington Spa, who are seeking a Software Quality & Maturity Engineer to join their team Job Description As Software Quality & Maturity Engineer, your main responsibilities are: Responsible for the creation and maintenance of software Function Implementation Plans and ensuring timely project delivery. … Responsible for the planning and delivery of feature maturity roadmaps through the vehicle build gateways and software integration points. Work closely with the Engineering Vehicle Function groups and technical partners, planning and coordinating software deliveries. Responsible for managing software issues databases and generating reports and quality More ❯

a Systems Engineer for a contract role. This opportunity is available within the Defence discipline and involves significant engagement with various aspects of systems engineering at their Broadoak site. The role is initially on-site for four days a week with potential for reduced on-site days after a … will last for 12 months and includes hybrid working arrangements. Key Responsibilities: Developing new capabilities and products within the Defence division Utilising Mimesis simulation software to enhance product development Engaging in the concept and requirements phase to determine project needs Collaborating with team members to expand the capabilities of … Next for requirements management Proficiency in MBSE using Cameo Magic Awareness of programming languages such as C, C++, C#, or ADA Background in simulation, software engineering, or related systems engineering disciplines Understanding of whole lifecycle systems engineering Strong skills in requirements management and systems engineering More ❯

Job Title: Software Integration Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract (currently financed until 31.03.26) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Job Description: Senior SW Integration Engineer Electronics Engineering researches, designs, develops … also analog and digital computers, processors, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) and associated firmware, control and test equipment. We are looking for a Senior Software Integration Engineer to join our Door Systems - Body Closures Department. Within this position you will be responsible for leading the technical development, delivery, and … design of electrical and software engineering products for our client's new programmes. As a Senior Software Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for managing design verification test plans and ensuring that the Hardware & Software commodity plan is delivered according to schedule, budget, and quality standards. More ❯

This company is seeking a talented and experienced C++ Software Engineer to join their dynamic team at their Bristol facility. As a C++ Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development of cutting-edge Air Defence Systems, contributing to the evolution of their products while … maintaining a reputation for safety, performance, and dependability. The C++ Software Engineer will be responsible for the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, as well as the instantiations for future products. This is a hands-on, proactive role that requires a strong background in software engineering, its realization, and system-wide impact. Responsibilities: - Collaborate on the development of C++ software solutions for Air Defence Systems - Engage with requirement authorities and work across the entire software development process - Implement effective documentation and automated target integration and proving - Explore new tools, techniques, and More ❯

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Senior Software Integration Engineer - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 10 Months (potential for yearly renewal) Duties : We are looking for a Senior Software Integration Engineer to join our client's Door Systems - Body Closures department. … Within this position you will be responsible for leading the technical development, delivery, and design of electrical and software engineering products for new luxury vehicle programmes. As a Senior Software Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for managing design verification test plans and ensuring that the Hardware … Software commodity plan is delivered according to schedule, budget, and quality standards. You will also be in charge of maintaining the Worldwide Engineering Release System. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the future of door mechanisms in luxury vehicles as More ❯

On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Lead Software Engineer for a 12 month (Inside IR35) contract based Hybrid in either Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest … every day, including the most vulnerable in society * Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. As a Lead Software Engineer, your main responsibilities will be: * Set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategy (which … delivering quality, assured and secure services; * Have an outward facing viewpoint, understanding where your team and products fit into the bigger picture. Essential: * Modern software engineering for digital products (ideally Java, microservice architectures, Hexagonal software architecture, Mongo and Kafka) * Significant demonstrable experience of leading engineering teams More ❯

On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Lead Software Engineer for a 12 month (Inside IR35) contract based Hybrid in either Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest … day, including the most vulnerable in society . Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. As a Lead Software Engineer, your main responsibilities will be: . Set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategy … assured and secure services; . Have an outward facing viewpoint, understanding where your team and products fit into the bigger picture. Essential: . Modern software engineering for digital products (ideally Java, microservice architectures, Hexagonal software architecture, Mongo and Kafka) . Significant demonstrable experience of leading engineering More ❯

contract position initially until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extensions. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Senior SW Integration Engineer Electronics Engineering researches, designs, develops, and tests a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including radar and radiation detection equipment, power electronics, radio, television and other … also analog and digital computers, processors, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) and associated firmware, control and test equipment. We are looking for a Senior Software Integration Engineer to join our Door Systems - Body Closures Department. Within this position you will be responsible for leading the technical development, delivery, and … design of electrical and software engineering products for our client's new programmes. As a Senior Software Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for managing design verification test plans and ensuring that the Hardware & Software commodity plan is delivered according to schedule, budget, and quality standards. More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 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). Candidates … with a strong C++ Software Engineering/Embedded Software Engineer background ideally from the Defence/Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position. Rate: £67.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter … are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description: By embracing the latest software technologies and methods the Development Simulation software department delivers exceptional software solutions for non-production based test systems that meet the unique More ❯

Manufacturing Software Engineer - Contract Organisation: Leading Global Manufacturing & Engineering Company Location: Shrewsbury, 5 days onsite Employment Type: 12 Months - 37.5 hours per week Rate: £22.06 per hour Are you passionate about applying software engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges? We're seeking a Manufacturing Software … who enjoys solving complex problems, building smart industrial solutions, and contributing directly to operational efficiency on the shop floor. Key Responsibilities As a Manufacturing Software Engineer , you will: Design, modify, and implement software solutions tailored to manufacturing systems and production processes. Translate manufacturing requirements into efficient, scalable software … platforms. Support and maintain deployed applications in a live manufacturing environment. Your Skills & Experience We're looking for someone with working knowledge of: Industrial software development, automation, and system optimization. Object-oriented programming and component-based development. Agile software development lifecycle, unit testing, and code versioning tools. Data More ❯

Embedded Software Integration Engineer - Engine Electronics Location: Peterborough (Cambridgeshire, PE1 5FQ) OR Staffordshire (ST1 3UB) Employment Type: 12 Month Contract (likely to extend) Salary: 21.00 to 25.20 This is an exciting opportunity for a Software Integration Engineer to work in a high-impact role developing and integrating embedded … engine control features that power the machines of tomorrow. About the Role As part of the Engine Applications Software Team , you will help develop and deliver cutting-edge embedded software that directly controls the performance and efficiency of complex power systems. You'll work across disciplines to develop … features using Matlab/Simulink , conduct rigorous testing, and support the integration of high-performance electronic systems. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and integrate embedded software features for advanced engine systems. Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and deliver tailored software solutions. Develop control algorithms More ❯

Embedded Software Integration Engineer - Engine Electronics Location: Peterborough (Cambridgeshire, PE1 5FQ) OR Staffordshire (ST1 3UB) Employment Type: 12 Month Contract (likely to extend) Salary: £21.00 to £25.20 This is an exciting opportunity for a Software Integration Engineer to work in a high-impact role developing and integrating embedded … engine control features that power the machines of tomorrow. About the Role As part of the Engine Applications Software Team , you will help develop and deliver cutting-edge embedded software that directly controls the performance and efficiency of complex power systems. You'll work across disciplines to develop … features using Matlab/Simulink , conduct rigorous testing, and support the integration of high-performance electronic systems. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and integrate embedded software features for advanced engine systems. Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and deliver tailored software solutions. Develop control algorithms More ❯

Embedded Software Integration Engineer - Engine Electronics Location: Peterborough (Cambridgeshire, PE1 5FQ) OR Staffordshire (ST1 3UB) Employment Type: 12 Month Contract (likely to extend) Salary: £21.00 to £25.20 This is an exciting opportunity for a Software Integration Engineer to work in a high-impact role developing and integrating embedded … engine control features that power the machines of tomorrow. About the Role As part of the Engine Applications Software Team , you will help develop and deliver cutting-edge embedded software that directly controls the performance and efficiency of complex power systems. You'll work across disciplines to develop … features using Matlab/Simulink , conduct rigorous testing, and support the integration of high-performance electronic systems. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and integrate embedded software features for advanced engine systems. Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and deliver tailored software solutions. Develop control algorithms More ❯

Software Engineer C/C++/Linux/Real Time required for long term contract based in Stevenage full time. Candidates need to be eligible for UK Eyes Only security clearance. Skillset/experience required: *Strong ability and experience of software development, ideally using C, C++ or similar … Good problem solving skills *Be pro-active and be capable of working on their own initiative with minimum supervision *Able to work with varied engineering teams Desirable: *Experience of Integrating hardware and software. *Experience with multi-threaded software products. *Experience of driver level software development. *Experience using … of department: You would be part of a small, multi-skilled team, doing complex technical work and experiencing a wide variety of technologies and engineering disciplines. The UK HWIL team is part of a wider, integrated, international HWIL team conducting similar activities in France and Italy, where sharing of More ❯

JOB SUMMARY DEVOPS and Software Engineer £500 - £600 per day - Outside IR35 The client is happy to consider a condensed working week. e.g work 3 long days, get paid for 5 DV Cleared JOB DESCRIPTION We are searching for a decisive and insightful DevOps engineer to join our reputable … capacity to mentor junior staff. DevOps Engineer Responsibilities: Collaborating with coworkers to conceptualize, develop, and release software. Conducting quality assurance to ensure that the software meets prescribed guidelines. Rolling out fixes and upgrades to software, as needed. Securing software to prevent security breaches and other vulnerabilities. Collecting … ideas for projects based on gaps in the market and technological advancements. Skills Required: 3+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure engineering role. Strong experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Proficiency with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, ECS, etc.). Experience with More ❯

Role: Software Engineer Location: Cheltenham/remote - 3/4 days on-site per week Duration: 12 months initially Rate: Negotiable on experience Inside IR35 (Umbrella only) About our client: A global leader in aviation, dedicated to advancing the future of flight through innovation and precision engineering. With a … Be part of their visionary team and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in flight technology. Key Responsibilities: Development: Contribute to the design and development of software solutions Software development using Python/C++/Javascript Creation of technical documentation, presentations, and technical reports. Test Design and Implementation: Create and … review test design documents. Implement and run test scripts on the rig. Conduct scrutiny reviews and release test scripts/documents. Software Verification: Perform software verification tasks as directed by the team lead. Work in compliance with DO178-C standards. Analyze tasks and provide insights on complexities or More ❯

Role: Software Engineer Location: Cheltenham/remote - 3/4 days on-site per week Duration: 12 months initially Rate: Negotiable on experience Inside IR35 (Umbrella only) About our client: A global leader in aviation, dedicated to advancing the future of flight through innovation and precision engineering. With a … Be part of their visionary team and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in flight technology. Key Responsibilities: Development: Contribute to the design and development of software solutions Software development using Python/C Javascript Creation of technical documentation, presentations, and technical reports. Test Design and Implementation: Create and review … test design documents. Implement and run test scripts on the rig. Conduct scrutiny reviews and release test scripts/documents. Software Verification: Perform software verification tasks as directed by the team lead. Work in compliance with DO178-C standards. Analyze tasks and provide insights on complexities or challenges. More ❯

C++ Software Engineer Location: Bristol, Full time on site Duration: 6 Months initial SC Clearance Required Rate: £65 ph Umbrella Our client's HMI & Cyber team is looking for software engineers to join them in 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 throughout the development as well as being able to support and mentor other engineers in their team. Skillset/Experience required: Use of C++ in a safety related environment Knowledge of Software development … practices and process is required A Software Engineer capable of design, development and proving of efficient Software. Bonus Experience/Knowledge: Experience using Qt GUI framework Integration and use of GIS tools Information security experience included methods of locking down operating systems and deployment in a Windows and Linux More ❯

will play a critical part in modernising infrastructure, improving deployment pipelines, and supporting the development of secure, scalable services in a highly regulated environment. Software Engineer Role Overview: You'll join a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for building and maintaining cloud-based services. The environment is fast-paced … and delivery focused, with strong collaboration across DevOps, software engineering, and architecture. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic engineer with strong cloud and infrastructure experience, capable of delivering well-structured code and infrastructure as code in an agile environment. Software Engineer Key Responsibilities: Develop, manage and maintain … pipelines and improve automation across environments Work within a DevOps culture alongside platform, security, and delivery teams Contribute to technical design discussions and promote engineering best practice Support and troubleshoot live services as part of a wider team Software Engineer Required Experience: Strong AWS experience (Lambda, ECS, API More ❯

carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives. Job responsibilities Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems. Creates … that run synchronously with appropriate systems Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development Gathers, analyses, synthesises, and develops visualisations and reports from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications … systems Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect What More ❯

Machine Learning Software Engineer (12-Month Contract, Inside IR35) Hybrid – London/Remote Inside IR35 – Rate circa £600-650 per day 12 Months contract La Fosse is partnered with a global, leading entertainment organisation seeking a Machine Learning Software Engineer to join their cutting-edge Music & Audio Machine … ML tools, from research and prototyping to deployment, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop AI/ML-driven software products for music and audio applications Build infrastructure to support ML pipelines and full lifecycle development Work with modern cloud technologies and large-scale … data environments Collaborate closely with a dynamic team of engineers and stakeholders Technical Skills & Requirements: 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering Strong proficiency in Python and one additional language (e.g. C++, Java, Scala) Experience with ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow), and scientific libraries (NumPy, SciPy, scikit More ❯

Senior Software Engineer Location: Barrow, flexible hybrid working Rate: £35.55 p/h PAYE (£40.72 ph inclusive of holiday pay) or £47.86 Umbrella Inside IR35 Duration: 12 Months initial As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be contributing to the further development of our capabilities in Software & Systems Engineering whilst helping to maintaining the UK's frontline capability. This role will provide you with the chance to design exciting new products in a fast paced highly skilled team, whilst maintaining high standards of innovation and creativity. You will have the opportunity to work within a … wider business. You will gain exposure to all stages of the product lifecycle, whilst working across complex and interesting programmes. Core Duties • Designing embedded software solutions to meet allocated requirements • Software coding to implement agreed designs • Undertaking testing and verification activities • Ensuring software development standards, policies and More ❯

The HMI & Cyber team is looking for 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 throughout the development as well as being able … to support and mentor other engineers in their team. Skillset/Experience required: Use of C++ in a safety related environment Knowledge of Software development practices and process is required A Software Engineer capable of design, development and proving of efficient Software. Bonus Experience/Knowledge: Experience using … of external video streams Automated Testing Responsibilities: Development of a C++ HMI application on a Linux Operating System To undertake a full range of engineering activities in line with relevant processes, quality and other requirements Be capable of developing collaborative relationships with team members both within the SW organisation More ❯