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Our client, a prominent figure in the Defence & Security industry, is currently seeking a skilled Software Design Authority to join their team in Cowes. This contract role offers a unique hybrid working arrangement, allowing for remote work with occasional on-site requirements. Key Responsibilities: Leading the software design and development processes, ensuring alignment with project requirements and industry … standards Providing authoritative expertise on software engineering, specifically with ADA, across the project lifecycle Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and efficient software solutions Ensuring software designs are robust, maintainable, and scalable Supporting integration and testing phases with technical guidance and troubleshooting Maintaining comprehensive documentation of software designs and development processes Staying … updated with the latest advancements in software engineering and incorporating them into the project Communicating effectively with stakeholders to report on progress and address any technical challenges Job Requirements: Significant experience as a software engineer, particularly with ADA Comprehensive understanding of software development methodologies and best practices Experience in the Defence & Security sector, with a focus More ❯

Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Systems Outside IR35 Hybrid Working 12-Month Contract (Extension Likely!) We're looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced navigation systems. You'll take ownership of key features, working on real-time embedded software that powers innovative technology. What You'll Be Doing: Develop, test … and troubleshoot embedded software for real-time systems. Work with communication protocols and hardware interfaces. Lead system architecture and algorithm development. Carry out hardware-in-the-loop testing. Drive code efficiency, reusability, and best practices. Collaborate across hardware, software, and customer teams. Mentor junior engineers and support customer projects. What You'll Bring: Strong C/C++ skills … for embedded Linux systems. Experience with cross-compiling, virtualisation, and Docker. Familiarity with Matlab and software engineering best practices. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Degree in Engineering, Software, Robotics, Physics, Maths, or equivalent experience. PhD is a plus but not required. Why Join? Outside IR35. Hybrid working. 12-month contract with strong chance of extension. Work More ❯

looking for a strong Scala Developer to join their team on a long term project (12 months+) on a contractual basis. Experienced in using design patterns and following best software engineering practices An understanding of fundamental algorithms and ability to optimize existing code Requirements * A background in modern OO language with good experience in Scala * Experienced in using … design patterns and following best software engineering practices * An understanding of fundamental algorithms and ability to optimize existing code * Proficient written and verbal communication skills to support and shape the platform and clearly articulate technical designs and concepts * Relationship building skills * A team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, eg collaborative working skills * Experience of Specification by Example/ More ❯

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Rate: up to £750 per day (Inside IR35) Location: 2 days a week onsite across an UK site Contract Type: 12 months + Ext Start Date: ASAP Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for security clearance Overview - Lead Software Engineer Involved Solutions is recruiting for an experienced Lead Software Engineer who can make … a positive impact and want to contribute to one of the most demanding and important Government services for the UK. The Lead Software Engineer will be working on products which change the face of public services with the potential to dramatically transform the future of millions of people. Key Responsibilities - Lead Software Engineer Set direction for your service … other engineers as well as actively collaborate, champion technical evolution within the organisation and ensure that your team is helping to achieve overarching strategic aims. Essential Skills & Experience - Lead Software Engineer Significant demonstrable experience in one or both of: Modern software engineering for digital products (ideally Java, microservice architectures, Hexagonal software architecture, Mongo and Kafka); OR More ❯

Job Title: Data Engineer/Software Engineer - AI/ML Research Location: London- UK (Hybrid role) Duration: Contract- Until Dec 25 with a possible extension About the Role We are seeking a Data Engineer/Software Engineer to support a pioneering project focused on LLM agents for research . You will play a key role in onboarding and … filtering text, image, and video datasets used by our client’s research teams. The goal is to proactively mitigate risks associated with these datasets through effective engineering and automation. This position offers the opportunity to work 100% on an AI-driven project, collaborating with researchers to build tools that allow intelligent agents to manage and improve datasets autonomously. Responsibilities … stakeholders. Execute data mitigation and filtering tasks with minimal overhead. Develop tools that enable LLM agents to process and manage data automatically. Required Skills & Qualifications Solid background in data engineering or software engineering . Proficient in Python and pipeline development . Experience with data cleaning, transformation, and validation . Understanding of modern data storage systems and formats. More ❯

Research Software Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Duration: 8 weeks initially Salary: £30 an hour (Via an umbrella company) Role Overview We are seeking a Research Software Engineer to support computational and data science projects within the Department of Earth Science and Engineering. The role involves close collaboration with researchers to develop, implement, and support high-quality software … teaching and research. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with researchers to deliver data-driven and computational research solutions. Manage technical projects, including requirements gathering, planning, and risk management. Define and promote software development best practices (testing, CI/CD, version control). Design and deploy scalable software systems with monitoring in mind. Apply high-performance and distributed computing methods to … research students and contribute to the department's technical strategy. Engage with academic and technical stakeholders across the College. Person Specification Essential: Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in research software development Experience collaborating on research or computational projects Proficient in at least two research programming languages (e.g. Python, C++, R, Fortran, Matlab) Full software development lifecycle experience Strong More ❯

Research Software Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Duration: 8 weeks initially Salary: £30 an hour (Via an umbrella company) Role Overview We are seeking a Research Software Engineer to support computational and data science projects within the Department of Earth Science and Engineering. The role involves close collaboration with researchers to develop, implement, and support high-quality software … teaching and research. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with researchers to deliver data-driven and computational research solutions. Manage technical projects, including requirements gathering, planning, and risk management. Define and promote software development best practices (testing, CI/CD, version control). Design and deploy scalable software systems with monitoring in mind. Apply high-performance and distributed computing methods to … research students and contribute to the department's technical strategy. Engage with academic and technical stakeholders across the College. Person Specification Essential: Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in research software development Experience collaborating on research or computational projects Proficient in at least two research programming languages (e.g. Python, C++, R, Fortran, Matlab) Full software development lifecycle experience Strong More ❯

React/Next.js Engineering Lead - 3 months+ (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 - Remote My client are for a Software Engineering Team Lead with deep front-end engineering expertise to lead the design and implementation of a new, strategic customer-facing portal . The portal will integrate with an internal case management system and is being … The role requires strong proficiency in React and ideally experience with Next.js and .NET Core. You will set technical direction, ensure code quality and accessibility, and help establish an engineering culture rooted in best practice and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Define the technical approach for the front-end architecture and its integration with back-end systems, ensuring … and maintainable codebases. Work closely with solution architects, DevOps engineers, content designers and delivery leads to design and build a performant, secure and WCAG-compliant web application. Hands-on Engineering: Lead by example through high-quality coding and peer collaboration. Contribute to core feature development using React and TypeScript, with a preference for Next.js and .NET Core stack. Participate More ❯

React/Next.js Engineering Lead - 3 months+ £(Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 - Remote My client are for a Software Engineering Team Lead with deep front-end engineering expertise to lead the design and implementation of a new, strategic customer-facing portal . The portal will integrate with an internal case management system and is being … The role requires strong proficiency in React and ideally experience with Next.js and .NET Core. You will set technical direction, ensure code quality and accessibility, and help establish an engineering culture rooted in best practice and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Define the technical approach for the front-end architecture and its integration with back-end systems, ensuring … and maintainable codebases. Work closely with solution architects, DevOps engineers, content designers and delivery leads to design and build a performant, secure and WCAG-compliant web application. Hands-on Engineering: Lead by example through high-quality coding and peer collaboration. Contribute to core feature development using React and TypeScript, with a preference for Next.js and .NET Core stack. Participate More ❯

reliable delivery. Collaborate with analytics and reporting teams to deliver high-quality datasets for business intelligence. Participate in code reviews, documentation, and team discussions as part of a collaborative engineering culture. Ensure data quality, integrity, and security best practices are upheld. Profile The Junior Data Engineer will ideally have a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a … related field. 1-3 years of experience in a data engineering, data analytics, or software engineering role. Proficient in SQL for querying, data manipulation, and performance tuning. Hands-on experience with Azure Data Services (such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Data Lake, or Logic Apps). Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication More ❯

Embedded Software Architect - Safety Critical Systems Location: Cheadle (Hybrid) Duration: 6 Months Rate: Up to 650 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active SC Clearance prior to start We are seeking a highly experienced Embedded Software Architect to join a leading technology project in the safety-critical systems domain. This is a hands-on contract role requiring deep technical … expertise and a strong commitment to on-site collaboration. Essential Requirements: A minimum of 8 years' software engineering experience. Strong background in large, distributed systems design. Professional experience in C/C++ and Java. Demonstrable experience in safety-critical or safety-related environments (IEC 61508 ideal; IEC 62304 or IEC 26262 also acceptable). Strong working knowledge of … software frameworks, languages, and toolchains. Understanding and practical use of Software FMEA. High integrity coding practices including unit testing, static analysis, and lifecycle methodologies. Proven ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation. Nice to Have: UML and modelling techniques. Defence sector experience. Exposure to virtualisation and containerisation technologies. Familiarity with Atlassian toolset. Understanding of IP networking protocols. Knowledge More ❯

Embedded Software Architect - Safety Critical Systems Location: Cheadle (Hybrid) Duration: 6 Months Rate: Up to £650 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active SC Clearance prior to start We are seeking a highly experienced Embedded Software Architect to join a leading technology project in the safety-critical systems domain. This is a hands-on contract role requiring deep technical … expertise and a strong commitment to on-site collaboration. Essential Requirements: A minimum of 8 years' software engineering experience. Strong background in large, distributed systems design. Professional experience in C/C++ and Java. Demonstrable experience in safety-critical or safety-related environments (IEC 61508 ideal; IEC 62304 or IEC 26262 also acceptable). Strong working knowledge of … software frameworks, languages, and toolchains. Understanding and practical use of Software FMEA. High integrity coding practices including unit testing, static analysis, and lifecycle methodologies. Proven ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation. Nice to Have: UML and modelling techniques. Defence sector experience. Exposure to virtualisation and containerisation technologies. Familiarity with Atlassian toolset. Understanding of IP networking protocols. Knowledge More ❯

Embedded Software Architect - Safety Critical Systems Location: Cheadle (Hybrid) Duration: 6 Months Rate: Up to £650 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active SC Clearance prior to start We are seeking a highly experienced Embedded Software Architect to join a leading technology project in the safety-critical systems domain. This is a hands-on contract role requiring deep technical … expertise and a strong commitment to on-site collaboration. Essential Requirements: A minimum of 8 years' software engineering experience. Strong background in large, distributed systems design. Professional experience in C/C++ and Java. Demonstrable experience in safety-critical or safety-related environments (IEC 61508 ideal; IEC 62304 or IEC 26262 also acceptable). Strong working knowledge of … software frameworks, languages, and toolchains. Understanding and practical use of Software FMEA. High integrity coding practices including unit testing, static analysis, and lifecycle methodologies. Proven ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation. Nice to Have: UML and modelling techniques. Defence sector experience. Exposure to virtualisation and containerisation technologies. Familiarity with Atlassian toolset. Understanding of IP networking protocols. Knowledge More ❯

techniques, libraries, and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Jax, and scikit-learn is desirable. * Experience in implementing secure coding practices, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and familiarity with secure software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies. * Strong understanding of modern software engineering, cloud services and DevOps, including knowledge of DevOps workflows and tools, such as Git, containers, Kubernetes More ❯

with stakeholders globally, and ensure the technology stack remains cutting-edge, secure, and aligned with both business goals and regulatory needs. Key Responsibilities Own the design and delivery of software solutions supporting front-office Fixed Income trading Represent IT in strategy, planning, and architecture discussions at senior levels Provide technical leadership in C#, .Net Core, and SQL Server within … with tools like ION Anvil , Neptune , and Mosaic Smart Data Collaborate daily with traders and desk heads to translate complex requirements into working technology Drive forward best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD and automated testing Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team environment What We're Looking For Expert C#/.Net Core developer … with deep backend engineering experience Extensive experience in Fixed Income (bonds, swaps, low-touch e-trading platforms) Proven ability to work closely with Front Office and senior business stakeholders Experience delivering enterprise-grade systems in high-pressure financial environments Deep understanding of trading workflows, market risks, and regulatory context Skilled in Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, and architecture More ❯

Java Developer Join a highly skilled team at the heart of a global financial technology infrastructure! A leading investment bank in Glasgow is seeking a talented Java Software Engineer to contribute to a mission-critical Application Delivery and DNS/DHCP platform, used by thousands of internal customers across a global organisation. Paying up to £480 per day on More ❯

AKS, Azure, proficiency in Python/Golang coding and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience including use of Terraform and pipelines. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Java Developer/Software Engineer within the Financial Services Expertise in Kubernetes/AKS Demonstrable experience with Azure Proficiency in Python/Golang coding Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience including use of Terraform More ❯

as Phabricator, Sandcastle, Buck. • Experience with CI/CD concepts such as pipelines, jobs, alerts, managing build capacity. • Experience debugging and troubleshooting complex systems • Experience with SQL and data engineering Software development experience in Python, C#, C++, Hack/PHP • Experience in build systems • Experience with Android and Unity is nice to have • Experience with Bazel, buck is More ❯

a tight-knit team of engineers and product leads who are deeply committed to building responsible, high-impact AI systems. If you’re excited by the intersection of AI, software engineering, and emerging agentic architectures—this is your place. The business is an ambitious, fast-moving team building next-generation AI-native systems — products that think, learn, and … adapt in real time. The vision is to redefine how intelligent software interacts with the world, enabling capabilities that feel more like working with a creative partner than a machine. We’re looking for someone who’s not just skilled but obsessed with AI. If you're driven by curiosity, excited by experimentation, and motivated to contribute to a … skills with clean, maintainable code. At least 12 months of real, proven production experience with LLM workflows and scaling them in real-world applications. Solid understanding of advanced prompt engineering techniques. Good knowledge and practical experience with FastAPI and RESTful APIs. Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL. Experience with DevOps/MLOps, including deploying and monitoring ML pipelines. Decent React.js experience More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer Outside IR35 Hybrid Working 9-Month Contract Join a leading aerospace innovator shaping the future of flight. Be a part of modernising advanced Vehicle health monitoring systems that have been trusted for decades to improve safety and streamline maintenance across aircraft fleets. This is an exciting opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer to work on … next-generation rotorcraft platforms. What You'll Be Doing: Lead the design, development, and testing of embedded software for rotorcraft health monitoring systems. Develop real-time software to process vibration data from drive train sensors. Design and control systems for vibration data acquisition, processing, storage, and access. Take responsibility for continuous integration and testing to maintain software quality. Identify and resolve software issues to ensure system reliability. Mentor and support junior engineers across the project lifecycle. Work in a collaborative Agile team focused on delivering modern software solutions. What You'll Bring: Strong background in C/C++ for embedded systems. Experience developing software for safety-critical, regulated industries. Experience with Python and More ❯

to join a newly established Centre of Excellence (CoE) focused on delivering secure, scalable, and production-grade digital solutions for the financial services sector. This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for someone with deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and secure API design , and who thrives in fast-paced, client-facing environments. The successful candidate will play … a key role in shaping backend architecture, driving secure service delivery, and contributing to engineering standards across engagements. Key Responsibilities Design and develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot Architect and implement secure APIs using OAuth2, FAPI, OpenID Connect Ensure backend services are performant, scalable, and resilient Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver integrated solutions … Participate in architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and stakeholder workshops Champion modern engineering practices including Agile , CI/CD , and DevSecOps Contribute to the development of reusable backend assets and CoE standards Required Skills and Experience Extensive hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in enterprise environments Proven expertise in designing and delivering secure APIs (OAuth2, FAPI, OpenID More ❯

Role: Software Developer Contract Length : 6 months ext tbc Location: remote with occasional office visits when needed ad hoc (London) Rate: £650 per day inside (umbrella) Security Clearance : SC Cleared Role Overview - Software Developer: A central government agency is seeking a skilled Software Developer to support the development of an in-house platform as part of its … digital transformation journey. The Software Developer will work within a small, agile team to build and enhance applications using Microsoft Power Platform technologies. Key Responsibilities - Software Developer: Develop and maintain Canvas and Power Apps applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative delivery. Ensure solutions … GDS (Government Digital Service) standards. Support the integration of applications with existing systems and data sources. Maintain documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team. Essential Skills & Experience - Software Developer: Proven experience in developing Canvas and Power Apps. Strong coding skills within the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and GDS delivery approaches. Ability to work More ❯

Position: Embedded Full Stack Engineering Lead Location: Hybrid (on-site presence expected during initial phases) Start Date: Mid-Late August Day Rate: Up to £550/day (Outside IR35) Overview We are supporting a major engineering transformation programme within a leading financial services organisation. This role is ideal for experienced engineering leads who are passionate about driving … technical excellence and improving delivery maturity across teams. The initial phase involves contributing to an engineering maturity assessment and the development of a comprehensive playbook covering standards, tooling, principles, and ways of working. Following this, the successful candidate will embed within engineering squads to coach, implement improvements, and support long-term capability uplift. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with engineering teams to implement agreed standards and practices Coach engineers in modern software development methodologies Drive adoption of tooling and ways of working outlined in the transformation playbook Influence team behaviours and delivery quality without direct authority Solve complex engineering and delivery challenges at both strategic and operational levels Work closely with product, DevOps, and delivery leads in More ❯

Adoption Software Engineer - Authorisation Location: Glasgow, London, or Radbroke (Hybrid - 2 days per week) Contract Length: 6 months with Possibility Of extension Join a high-impact engineering team! We're looking for an Software Engineer to help transform how we deliver secure, scalable technology. You'll work on a platform used by millions globally, driving the adoption … of modern engineering practices around authorisation, policy-as-code, and cloud deployments . What You'll Do Champion the use of cutting-edge authorisation frameworks (Styra OPA, OPAL, etc.)? Work across UI, backend, and data layers for ultra-fast systems? Enhance cloud solutions (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP welcome)? Lead containerisation efforts (OpenShift, Kubernetes)? Promote secure models like RBAC … hybrid cloud setups Hands-on container orchestration and deployment know-how Experience with policy-as-code and authentication systems (Ping Identity is a plus) SQL skills for data-driven engineering Why You'll Love It Work on technology used worldwide? Collaborate with skilled teams and diverse stakeholders? Make a real impact by shaping secure, scalable solutions? Hybrid working for More ❯

Job Title: Senior/Lead Backend Software Engineer (Contract) - banking indusrry - TYK experince Location: hybrid (UK-based only) Contract Length: 6 months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Senior to Lead-level Backend Software Engineer to join our team on a 6-month contract. You'll be working … on a modern, cloud-native platform, helping to build and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring technologies. This is a hands-on engineering role with opportunities to influence architecture and mentor others. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (8, 17, 21) and Spring Boot/Spring Framework Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested More ❯