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Distinguished Engineer - Contact Engagement Platform - Bristol About the job Job summary This is a unique opportunity to join HMRC as a Distinguished Engineer, providing technical leadership for one of the most critical set of platforms in the organisation. In this role, you will shape and deliver the engineering strategy for the Contact Engagement Platform, driving innovation, improving developer … experience, and ensuring our technology enables seamless, secure, and scalable customer interactions. You'll act as a key bridge between engineering and business strategy, influencing senior stakeholders and aligning technical delivery with HMRC's broader transformation goals. Job description Provide Technical Leadership: As the senior technical leader within the Software Development and Management Practice, you'll … be accountable for developing and delivering the engineering technical strategy for the Contact Engagement Platform. You'll inspire and support engineering teams to deliver high-quality work on time. You'll work with a community of suppliers and permanent engineers and set performance expectations for both. Drive Innovation and Strategy: The role requires you to "think big" on technology More ❯

permanent Sanderson Recruitment are exclusively supporting a FTSE 100 Financial Services and Insurance business in the search for a Staff Software Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to provide technical leadership, drive engineering best practices, and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that support the organisation's long-term technology goals. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will provide … technical direction across multiple teams, mentor engineers, and play a key role in shaping the technical roadmap. You'll collaborate with senior leadership to ensure engineering outputs are robust, secure, and aligned with strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across multiple teams. Oversee the design, quality, and delivery of scalable … technical solutions. Drive improvements in CI/CD, automation, testing, and secure development practices. Collaborate with senior leadership on technical strategy, risk management, and roadmap planning. Lead the resolution of technical constraints, blockers, and integration challenges. Promote engineering values and facilitate clear communication and knowledge sharing. Identify and address technical debt, ensuring sustainability and continuous More ❯

Job Title: Software Team Lead – Safety-Critical Embedded Systems Location: Cheltenham Salary: £DOE - Competitive Hybrid Working Key Skills: Safety Critical Software, Aerospace, DO-178C, ARP, Embedded, Technical Leadership, Engineering, ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254, DO-248 An industry leader in advanced technology solutions for aerospace and defence applications is seeking an experienced Software Team Lead to guide the … oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design to implementation, testing, and verification. You will ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A standards while driving technical excellence, innovation, and efficiency. This position requires both hands-on technical expertise and strong leadership skills to manage a collaborative and high-performing team. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Define requirements and lead the design, development, and verification of bare-metal, real-time embedded software in C. Ensure adherence to DO-178C Level A standards, with full traceability and rigorous testing. Conduct detailed design and code reviews to uphold software quality. Team & Project Leadership Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, ensuring effective collaboration More ❯

Job Title: Software Team Lead – Safety-Critical Embedded Systems Location: Cheltenham Salary: £DOE - Competitive Hybrid Working Key Skills: Safety Critical Software, Aerospace, DO-178C, ARP, Embedded, Technical Leadership, Engineering, ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254, DO-248 An industry leader in advanced technology solutions for aerospace and defence applications is seeking an experienced Software Team Lead to guide the … oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design to implementation, testing, and verification. You will ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A standards while driving technical excellence, innovation, and efficiency. This position requires both hands-on technical expertise and strong leadership skills to manage a collaborative and high-performing team. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Define requirements and lead the design, development, and verification of bare-metal, real-time embedded software in C. Ensure adherence to DO-178C Level A standards, with full traceability and rigorous testing. Conduct detailed design and code reviews to uphold software quality. Team & Project Leadership Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, ensuring effective collaboration More ❯

HM Land Registry (HMLR) are seeking a Lead Microsoft Platforms Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive improvements across end user services. You'll take the lead on Microsoft technologies including Windows 11, Intune and Autopilot, acting as the technical escalation point for the End User Support Team while mentoring and driving service improvements that impact over … Lead Infrastructure Engineer will act as a key point of expertise and collaboration, supporting the End User Support Team and wider IT Operations colleagues. The role holder will provide technical guidance and escalation support, optimise Intune and Autopilot provisioning and enhance the experience of 8,000 colleagues across 14 offices. You will contribute to process automation and service improvement … to deliver integrated solutions. As part of a supportive and multidisciplinary practice, the Lead Engineer will play an important role in mentoring junior staff, sharing knowledge and raising overall technical capability. Essential Technical Criteria: Extensive Microsoft Technology platform skills Windows 11 Desktop Management Intune (Autopilot device provisioning/Mobile device management (Intune)) Azure Hybrid AD Exchange Hybrid administration More ❯

A leading AWS Premier Consulting Partner is seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to join its growing technical team. As a key member of this cloud-native consultancy, you'll work on innovative digital solutions for a diverse range of clients - from fast-growing start-ups to established enterprises. Youll bring technical leadership, strong coding skills, and … a proactive approach to delivering secure, scalable applications using AWS technologies. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Guide and mentor junior developers within the team. Lead architecture design and technical planning discussions. Ensure coding standards, security best practices, and high-quality code reviews. Promote continuous improvement in development practices and processes. Advocate for a "security by design" mindset in … React , and TypeScript . Strong foundation in Agile/Lean methodologies and modern software delivery practices. Working knowledge of UI/UX principles and prototyping tools. Excellent communication and technical writing skills. Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for innovation. Bachelors degree (2:1 or above) in Computer Science or related field. More ❯

deliver innovative, scalable solutions across defence, national security, and enterprise domains. As a Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, integration, and delivery of technical solutions. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, define architectures, and guide implementation through the full lifecycle-from concept to acceptance. Key Responsibilities Client … Engagement & Technical Leadership Understand client requirements and pain points, provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME), and apply best practice systems thinking to develop effective solutions. Architecture Design & Documentation Define and model 'As-Is' and 'To-Be' states of services, systems, and enterprises. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) that align with business and technical goals. Requirements Management Elicit, document, and manage user, service, and system requirements throughout the programme lifecycle. Define measures of effectiveness, performance, and acceptance criteria. Solution Options Analysis Lead technical options analysis, presenting viable solutions that meet requirements at both threshold and objective levels. Testing & Validation Develop overarching test strategies and plans. Generate test scripts and lead verification, validation More ❯

deliver innovative, scalable solutions across defence, national security, and enterprise domains. As a Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, integration, and delivery of technical solutions. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, define architectures, and guide implementation through the full lifecycle-from concept to acceptance. Key Responsibilities Client … Engagement & Technical Leadership Understand client requirements and pain points, provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME), and apply best practice systems thinking to develop effective solutions. Architecture Design & Documentation Define and model 'As-Is' and 'To-Be' states of services, systems, and enterprises. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) that align with business and technical goals. Requirements Management Elicit, document, and manage user, service, and system requirements throughout the programme lifecycle. Define measures of effectiveness, performance, and acceptance criteria. Solution Options Analysis Lead technical options analysis, presenting viable solutions that meet requirements at both threshold and objective levels. Testing & Validation Develop overarching test strategies and plans. Generate test scripts and lead verification, validation More ❯

deliver innovative, scalable solutions across defence, national security, and enterprise domains. As a Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, integration, and delivery of technical solutions. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, define architectures, and guide implementation through the full lifecycle-from concept to acceptance. Key Responsibilities Client … Engagement & Technical Leadership Understand client requirements and pain points, provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME), and apply best practice systems thinking to develop effective solutions. Architecture Design & Documentation Define and model 'As-Is' and 'To-Be' states of services, systems, and enterprises. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) that align with business and technical goals. Requirements Management Elicit, document, and manage user, service, and system requirements throughout the programme lifecycle. Define measures of effectiveness, performance, and acceptance criteria. Solution Options Analysis Lead technical options analysis, presenting viable solutions that meet requirements at both threshold and objective levels. Testing & Validation Develop overarching test strategies and plans. Generate test scripts and lead verification, validation More ❯

deliver innovative, scalable solutions across defence, national security, and enterprise domains. As a Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, integration, and delivery of technical solutions. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, define architectures, and guide implementation through the full lifecycle-from concept to acceptance. Key Responsibilities Client … Engagement & Technical Leadership Understand client requirements and pain points, provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME), and apply best practice systems thinking to develop effective solutions. Architecture Design & Documentation Define and model 'As-Is' and 'To-Be' states of services, systems, and enterprises. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) that align with business and technical goals. Requirements Management Elicit, document, and manage user, service, and system requirements throughout the programme lifecycle. Define measures of effectiveness, performance, and acceptance criteria. Solution Options Analysis Lead technical options analysis, presenting viable solutions that meet requirements at both threshold and objective levels. Testing & Validation Develop overarching test strategies and plans. Generate test scripts and lead verification, validation More ❯

deliver innovative, scalable solutions across defence, national security, and enterprise domains. As a Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, integration, and delivery of technical solutions. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, define architectures, and guide implementation through the full lifecycle-from concept to acceptance. Key Responsibilities Client … Engagement & Technical Leadership Understand client requirements and pain points, provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME), and apply best practice systems thinking to develop effective solutions. Architecture Design & Documentation Define and model "As-Is" and "To-Be" states of services, systems, and enterprises. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) that align with business and technical goals. Requirements Management Elicit, document, and manage user, service, and system requirements throughout the programme lifecycle. Define measures of effectiveness, performance, and acceptance criteria. Solution Options Analysis Lead technical options analysis, presenting viable solutions that meet requirements at both threshold and objective levels. Testing & Validation Develop overarching test strategies and plans. Generate test scripts and lead verification, validation More ❯

Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital Technical Engineering Lead Lead technical strategy and Agile delivery for Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital Mentor and influence engineering teams within a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Hybrid and office-based options - we're open to discussing what this might look like for you. NFU Mutual Guidewire Centre of Excellence It's an exciting time at … solutions that will have a lasting impact on the general insurance business at NFU Mutual, our customers and their communities. About the role As a hands-on, forward-thinking Technical Engineering Lead within the NFU Mutual Guidewire Centre of Excellence, you'll drive excellence across our Digital and PolicyCenter platforms. With the opportunity to shape best practice and mentor … growing talent, you'll play a critical part in our evolving Guidewire ecosystem, with a strong focus on React and front-end digital services. As the Technical Engineering Lead, you'll take a senior leadership role across our digital-facing Guidewire platforms, including CustomerEngage and PolicyCenter. Responsible for championing high standards in coding, architecture, quality, and performance you More ❯

RF Systems Lead Engineer. You will be responsible for leading data link systems engineering work on a new weapons system programme, interfacing with both suppliers and customers, and providing technical leadership for junior RF systems engineers. Salary : Circa £5 0,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : typically 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification … and treatments Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity: As RF system lead engineer, you will be the main Data Links technical point of contact for a weapon system project. You will be responsible for coordinating the systems engineering aspects of the project, including supporting bids, defining the system architecture, and … to have an ability to work autonomously within a multi-skilled team with a good understanding and commitment to achieving project goals. You should also be able to perform technical investigations, provide problem assessments, and propose design solutions within a culture of innovative thinking. We are looking for some of the following skills: Managing internal suppliers, and external suppliers More ❯

IT Technical Lead Bristol (Hybrid up to 2 days a week in North Bristol) £70,000 £90,000 In 2019, TwinStream was founded by engineers with a shared mission: to solve complex cross-domain challenges for government organisations. Since then, we ve grown into a trusted consultancy that combines technical excellence with exceptional service. Our teams operate both … on-site with clients and remotely, always delivering with integrity and expertise. The IT Technical Lead Role: We re looking for an IT Technical Lead to take the helm of our IT team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you ll set the technical direction, provide expert guidance, and roll up your sleeves when … needed to resolve incidents or deliver change. You ll define and own our IT strategy, champion technical best practices, and ensure our IT estate from AWS and M365 to mobile devices is robust, secure, and continuously improving. Working closely with the Delivery & Service Manager, you ll play a pivotal role in making TwinStream s IT capability a true differentiator. More ❯

IT Technical Lead | Bristol (Hybrid – up to 2 days a week in North Bristol) | £70,000 – £90,000 In 2019, TwinStream was founded by engineers with a shared mission: to solve complex cross-domain challenges for government organisations. Since then, we’ve grown into a trusted consultancy that combines technical excellence with exceptional service. Our teams operate both … on-site with clients and remotely, always delivering with integrity and expertise. The IT Technical Lead Role: We’re looking for an IT Technical Lead to take the helm of our IT team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll set the technical direction, provide expert guidance, and roll up your sleeves when … needed to resolve incidents or deliver change. You’ll define and own our IT strategy, champion technical best practices, and ensure our IT estate—from AWS and M365 to mobile devices—is robust, secure, and continuously improving. Working closely with the Delivery & Service Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in making TwinStream’s IT capability a true differentiator. More ❯

IT Technical Lead | Bristol (Hybrid – up to 2 days a week in North Bristol) | £70,000 – £90,000 In 2019, TwinStream was founded by engineers with a shared mission: to solve complex cross-domain challenges for government organisations. Since then, we've grown into a trusted consultancy that combines technical excellence with exceptional service. Our teams operate both … on-site with clients and remotely, always delivering with integrity and expertise. The IT Technical Lead Role: We're looking for an IT Technical Lead to take the helm of our IT team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll set the technical direction, provide expert guidance, and roll up your sleeves when … needed to resolve incidents or deliver change. You'll define and own our IT strategy, champion technical best practices, and ensure our IT estate—from AWS and M365 to mobile devices—is robust, secure, and continuously improving. Working closely with the Delivery & Service Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in making TwinStream's IT capability a true differentiator. More ❯

network speed and energy efficiency for the AI domain. This role requires: Strong electronics product development experience within relevant technologies (see below) Excellent communication, organisation and motivational skills Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, start-up organisation Knowledge of highspeed network interfaces, optical transceiver systems, or very … network interface cards. This will involve working with suppliers in the UK and USA and assure designs meet challenging and evolving requirements and product specifications. This role demands strong technical direction, supplier management, and program/risk oversight in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Also, good electronics design/development experience would be needed. (e.g. FPGA, ASIC or highspeed network … data centre electronics, telecoms systems, storage/servers/HPC, consumer electronics or specialist test and measurement products) Strong electronics product development knowledge (ideally FPGA/ASIC related) Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities Knowledge of highspeed network interface and optical transceiver systems would be preferable Knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, DAC, ADC peripherals utilising QPSI More ❯

network speed and energy efficiency for the AI domain. This role requires: Strong electronics product development experience within relevant technologies (see below) Excellent communication, organisation and motivational skills Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, start-up organisation Knowledge of highspeed network interfaces, optical transceiver systems, or very … network interface cards. This will involve working with suppliers in the UK and USA and assure designs meet challenging and evolving requirements and product specifications. This role demands strong technical direction, supplier management, and program/risk oversight in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Also, good electronics design/development experience would be needed. (e.g. FPGA, ASIC or highspeed network … data centre electronics, telecoms systems, storage/servers/HPC, consumer electronics or specialist test and measurement products) Strong electronics product development knowledge (ideally FPGA/ASIC related) Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities Knowledge of highspeed network interface and optical transceiver systems would be preferable Knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, DAC, ADC peripherals utilising QPSI More ❯

solution. You will take responsibility for the full software development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with DO-178C level A while pioneering innovation and efficiency. This role requires a combination of technical expertise and strong leadership skills. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Lead the requirements definition, design, development, and verification of a bare-metal, real-time software system written … Ensure adherence to DO-178C Level A processes, including traceability, rigorous testing, and quality assurance. Conduct design and code reviews to maintain high-quality standards. Project Management/Team Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, systems, and test engineering) to ensure seamless integration of software with hardware systems. Report project status to stakeholders and contribute to program reviews. … Ensure effective communication across the team. Required Skills and Experience Technical Expertise: Proven experience developing bare-metal real-time embedded systems in C. In-depth knowledge of DO-178C Level A standards, processes, and documentation. Experience with safety-critical systems and familiarity with certification requirements including MCDC testing. Proficiency in real-time software design and RTOS (optional) concepts. Familiarity More ❯

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 standards Develop technical talent through coaching, pair programming, and knowledge sharing initiatives Drive business impact by aligning technical capabilities with strategic objectives What You'll Do Build bridges: Collaborate across tribes and with product leadership Innovate responsibly: Balance experimentation with More ❯

Location: Marlborough (Office-based) Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE) + Bonus Are you a skilled 2nd/3rd Line IT Engineer ready to take the next step into leadership? Or already leading a small team but looking for more autonomy and ownership? I'm exclusively recruiting on behalf of a growing MSP based in Marlborough. They deliver high … and growing client base across a range of industries.Due to continued growth, they’re now looking to hire a Service Desk Team Lead, a hybrid role combining hands-on technical support with leadership of a small team (2–4 engineers), reporting directly to the Managing Director. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants real influence in … technically, especially with more complex escalations, while also managing workflow, mentoring junior engineers, and helping refine support processes and documentation. You’ll work closely with the Managing Director on technical direction, client management, and business improvements. Key Responsibilities Technical & Escalation Support Act as the final escalation point for 2nd/3rd line technical support issues Provide hands More ❯

research direction and delivering innovative, high-trust solutions to our partners. A current DV clearance is essential for this role. Key Responsibilities Lead AI Research & Innovation: Direct a small technical team to identify, evaluate and adapt the latest developments in generative AI, LLMs, and related technologies. Translate Advanced AI Concepts: Communicate complex technical ideas clearly and effectively to … non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that clients understand both the opportunities and limitations of AI technologies. Client Engagement & Advisory: Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, providing insight and recommendations on how advanced AI can be responsibly and effectively integrated into their missions. Project Delivery & Leadership: Plan, oversee, and deliver high-quality research and development projects. Act … as a technical lead and mentor to junior engineers, fostering an environment of curiosity, innovation, and excellence. You Will Have Proven experience working with generative AI, LLMs, or advanced machine learning A strong understanding of state-of-the-art AI research and its practical translation into applied systems. Excellent customer-facing communication skills , with the ability to explain complex More ❯

progress we supercharge is responsible, inclusive and beneficial to all our stakeholders in the long term. We have committed to achieving net zero by 2040. Full Stack Java Senior Technical Architect with DevOps Job Summary The Senior Technical Architect will be responsible for providing technical leadership, architectural guidance, and strategic direction for projects involving spring boot … DevOps Solutions, and full stack Java development. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing complex technical solutions to meet business objectives efficiently. Key Responsibilities Designing and architecting scalable and secure solutions using spring boot framework Implementing devops practices and solutions to automate and streamline development processes Leading full stack java development projects from inception to completion Collaborating with cross … functional teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and applications Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members Conducting code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting technical issues Keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices in spring boot, devops, and full stack java development Skill Requirements Proficiency in spring boot framework for developing enterprise applications Strong expertise More ❯

Lead C#/Principal C# Software Engineer, SaaS, Hands-on engineering role with proven ability to mentor, technically develop a team, take the technical leadership, etc. , Full stack but heavily backend focused. Cloud skills also required (ideally AWS but Azure fine). Home Based c £ 70000 - 80000 + benefits. This role requires a strong understanding and commercial experience … that build an innovative SaaS product. As they continue to grow they are looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer with a combination of strong C#/.net technical skills and proven tech leadership/management skills that will include coaching, mentoring, team collaboration, etc, etc. Utilising agile methodologies you will develop high quality software fortnightly, focusing … this role include - Hands on coding using your excellent C#/,net experience. Full stack development but mainly backend focused (C# back end, React front end) Work as the technical leader within the team Responsible for the fortnightly technical output Collaborating with Product Owners on tactical delivery Drive Agile across the team Mentoring, coaching, training, conflict resolution, etc More ❯

traditional on-premises infrastructure with deep Microsoft Azure expertise, capable of designing, implementing, and optimising hybrid and cloud-native solutions. This role will suit someone who enjoys being a technical authority and trusted advisor, helping organisations modernise their infrastructure and drive cloud transformation. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver scalable Azure-based infrastructure solutions across multiple environments. Lead cloud transformation … projects from discovery through to implementation and handover. Collaborate with customers to define technical strategies, architecture standards, and future roadmaps. Conduct assessments, migrations, and implementations within Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Provide technical leadership and act as an escalation point for complex infrastructure challenges. Produce detailed documentation, solution designs, and implementation plans. Support pre-sales activities and … assist with technical proposal development. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Cloud Architect with a focus on Azure infrastructure and services. Strong knowledge of: Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, identity, and security. Microsoft 365 (including Endpoint Management & Security). Virtualisation (Hyper-V/VMware). Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls, NAT). Demonstrable experience leading cloud migration More ❯