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Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Alexander Ash Consulting
Location
Scotland, United Kingdom
Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Glasgow Level: Vice President Sector: Financial Services/Banking (preferred) We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to provide technical leadership across highly critical, enterprise-scale platforms. This role is ideal for an experienced SRE leader with a strong background in financial services … across complex platforms. Design, build, and operate resilient, scalable, and secure infrastructure. Lead reliability engineering initiatives, including automation, observability, and incident management. Provide senior technical leadership during major incidents and drive long-term remediation. Use data, metrics, and SLOs to drive continuous improvement in availability and performance. Partner ...

Software Technical Lead

Hiring Organisation
Innovo Global Talent
Location
Edinburgh, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Technical Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership within an automation and intralogistics environment. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who actively writes and reviews code, has managed and supported other developers, and can lead the technical … purely managerial role. The successful candidate must deeply understand code and be comfortable working close to the detail while guiding others. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Act as the technical authority across software projects within automation and intralogistics systems Lead solution design, architecture, and technical decision-making ...

Principal Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
TPXImpact Holdings Plc
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£85,000
About The Role Deadline for applications: 11:59pm on 31st October 2025 Were looking for a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of high-profile projects and lead the delivery of modern, scalable software. We use technology to create impactful, human-centred solutions that make a difference … users and organisations. We believe great engineering happens when teams collaborate, learn, and build with purpose. Youll provide hands-on technical leadership, working closely with senior stakeholders, mentoring engineers across multiple teams, and line managing a small group of engineers while helping shape our approach to software delivery ...

Principal Software Engineer (Software Team Lead)

Hiring Organisation
Touchstone Advisory Limited
Location
Edinburgh, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
rare opportunity to take ownership of a core product within a successful, fast-growing advisory business that prises innovation, autonomy, and impact. As the technical leader of our software function, you will shape the product, the engineering culture, and the long-term tech strategy. About the role: You will … both the hands-on technical lead and the architect of our future technology direction, guiding our software team while setting the foundations for a scalable product and engineering organisation. Working closely with our valuation specialists and product team, you will design solutions that fundamentally transform how valuation advisory services ...

3 x Network Engineer & Senior Network Engineers

Hiring Organisation
Hamilton Barnes
Location
Aberdeen, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
applicant and why would they apply?: This is a rare opportunity to join a public-sector organisation with genuine technical depth, running and evolving its own data centre and enterprise network estate. Rather than being siloed or boxed into BAU, you'll work across network design, deployment, support … engineers who enjoy ownership, responsibility, and seeing the direct impact of their work. There are multiple hires at different levels, including senior roles with technical leadership and light people management, making this suitable for engineers looking to step up without becoming detached from the tech. Hybrid working ...

Devops Engineering lead

Hiring Organisation
Pontoon
Location
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape cloud and DevOps operations in a regulated financial services environment. The Role You will provide technical leadership and expertise in DevOps, overseeing the implementation of new tools onto an existing AWS infrastructure. You will configure GitHub, design and manage … experience configuring GitHub and managing repositories, branches, pull requests, and workflows. Able to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines . Strong leadership and people management skills for a team of cloud engineers. Experience in automation, monitoring, incident management, and secure deployments. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements ...

Head of DevOps

Hiring Organisation
Pontoon Solutions
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape cloud and DevOps operations in a regulated financial services environment. The Role You will provide technical leadership and expertise in DevOps, overseeing the implementation of new tools onto an existing AWS infrastructure. You will configure GitHub, design and manage … experience configuring GitHub and managing repositories, branches, pull requests, and workflows. Able to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines . Strong leadership and people management skills for a team of cloud engineers. Experience in automation, monitoring, incident management, and secure deployments. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
TPXImpact Holdings Plc
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£75,000
development of complex software systems, ensuring they meet high standards of quality, security, and scalability. Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance to foster professional growth. Ensure that coding standards, development best practices, and operational processes are consistently applied. Collaborate with product managers, UX/… teams, and other departments such as DevOps, QA, and IT to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure smooth delivery. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise performance, reliability, and security in software applications. Conduct regular code reviews and ensure that feedback is constructive and promotes learning within ...

Forward Deployed Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Immersum
Location
Aberdeen, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Title: Forward Deployed Engineer – AI & Customer-Facing Technical Leader Location: Remote Travel: Customer visits 4–5 days/month; occasional team gatherings Salary: Senior: €130–150k base + growth trajectory Principal: €160–200k base + package discussion Tech: Python, JavaScript, Azure, AWS, AI, LLM's, RAG Industry: AI Consultancy … Role We're looking for talented engineers to join our customer-facing AI practice, from Senior Forward Deployed Engineers through to Principal-level AI technical leaders. You'll work directly with clients to uncover problems, build prototypes, and guide full AI-enabled solution lifecycles. This is a role ...

Technical Lead Flight Software Embedded systems

Hiring Organisation
Head Resourcing
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£55,000 - £65,000 per annum
TECHNICAL TEAM LEAD (Embedded systems - FLIGHT SOFTWARE Lead the code that flies in space. My client is building spacecraft flight software that runs real missions in real orbit - and they're now looking for a Technical Team Lead to guide the engineers writing it. This is a hands … leadership role. You won't be "managing from the sidelines."You'll design systems, review architecture, mentor engineers and still write mission-critical code that leaves Earth. What you'll lead You'll own the technical direction, quality and delivery of spacecraft flight software: Set technical direction ...

Engineering Manager

Hiring Organisation
Orbis Group
Location
Aberdeen, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Engineering, you will lead and scale the engineering organization responsible for delivering the company's core risk platform. You'll define technical direction across architecture, data infrastructure, analytics systems, and compute pipelines, while integrating emerging intelligence-driven capabilities such as automated risk scoring, alerting, reporting, and anomaly detection. … work cross-functionally with Product, Analytics, and Customer Success, operating as a technical and strategic leader shaping the next phase of platform evolution. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Execution Lead engineering teams across backend, frontend, SRE, data platforms, and risk analytics. Drive execution of the engineering roadmap, delivering secure ...

Azure Architect

Hiring Organisation
Hamilton Barnes
Location
Aberdeen, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
cloud environments, with a strong focus on Azure HCL Stack/Azure Stack HCI, virtualization, and modern cloud architecture. The role combines hands-on technical delivery with architecture ownership, supporting multiple sites and engaging with stakeholders across the business. The Role The Azure Architect will provide advanced technical leadership and support across multiple locations, with responsibility for architecting, implementing, and optimising Azure and hybrid infrastructure platforms. The position requires strong experience across Azure architecture, Azure HCL Stack, and virtualization technologies, alongside excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset. Key Responsibilities Azure Architecture & Cloud Delivery Design ...

Security Architect

Hiring Organisation
Response Informatics
Location
Dunfermline, Fife, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
core component Lead the integration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with other security tools and platforms within the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the security team Collaborate with senior management to define security policies and procedures Conduct regular architecture reviews and recommend improvements … large-scale endpoint security solutions Proficiency in cloud security concepts and implementations, particularly in Azure Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Relevant advanced certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP) Experience with ...

Security Architect

Hiring Organisation
Response Informatics
Location
Livingston, West Lothian, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
core component Lead the integration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with other security tools and platforms within the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the security team Collaborate with senior management to define security policies and procedures Conduct regular architecture reviews and recommend improvements … large-scale endpoint security solutions Proficiency in cloud security concepts and implementations, particularly in Azure Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Relevant advanced certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP) Experience with ...

Security Architect

Hiring Organisation
Response Informatics
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
core component Lead the integration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with other security tools and platforms within the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the security team Collaborate with senior management to define security policies and procedures Conduct regular architecture reviews and recommend improvements … large-scale endpoint security solutions Proficiency in cloud security concepts and implementations, particularly in Azure Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Relevant advanced certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP) Experience with ...

VP Software (R&D)

Hiring Organisation
Optos
Location
Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom
services. You will set and communicate a compelling software technology vision and strategy aligned with Optos’ business objectives as well as bring extensive technical leadership and management experience from software environments—ideally medical devices, instrumentation, or regulated domains. Through innovation, compliance, and operational excellence, you will drive customer … impact, commercial results, and foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture. Working closely with the R&D and wider leadership team, you will be responsible for the delivery, performance, and commercial impact of software solutions across a range of ophthalmic devices and medical software, driving organisational growth and positive ...

Lead Fullstack Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Annapurna
Location
Aberdeen, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
environment and invest heavily in frontend quality, design systems, and developer experience. The Role As a Lead Fullstack Engineer, you will play a key technical leadership role across frontend and backend systems. You'll help shape architecture decisions, lead by example in code, and work closely with product … high-quality, scalable solutions. This role is hands-on and ideal for someone who enjoys building modern web applications while mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction. Responsibilities Lead the design and development of fullstack solutions in a microservices architecture Drive frontend excellence, including component design, design systems ...

EngageOne Developer

Hiring Organisation
Stackstudio Digital Ltd
Location
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
From £500 to £525 per day
stack Own the architecture for new solutions and change initiatives Play a pivotal role in delivering the 5-year roadmap and associated projects Provide technical guidance and direction to the team Ensure all technical solutions are well-documented, clear, and aligned with architectural principles Collaborate with project teams … define solutions, estimate cost/effort, and plan delivery Exhibit technical leadership by establishing design patterns and best practices for software delivery Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity and quality Your Profile Essential Skills/Knowledge/Experience Hands-on experience with Pitney Bowes/Precisely EngageOne ...

Senior Developer (.Net) - Glasgow/Edinburgh Hybrid - 60K, Bonus

Hiring Organisation
Lorien
Location
Edinburgh, Stockbridge, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£50000 - £60000/annum Bonus, Hybrid, WFH, Progression
pivotal role in delivering high-quality, performant, and secure code while contributing to agile development practices. You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining technical content using the company development stack, supporting review processes, and addressing issues efficiently. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders and contributing … stability. Collaborate in sprint cycles and contribute to product increment planning within a scaled agile framework. Mentor less senior Developers, offering guidance in a technical leadership capacity. Communicate progress against objectives clearly to the team and stakeholders. Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment ...

Lead Data Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Cathcart Technology
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
join their team (hybrid working but there is flex on this for the right person). This is your chance to take the technical lead on complex, large-scale data projects that power real-world products used by millions of people . The organisation has been steadily growing … designing and building scalable data platforms and pipelines that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and business-critical insights. You'll shape the technical vision , set best practices, and make key architectural decisions that define how data flows across the organisation. You won't be working in isolation either ...

Principal Gameplay Programmer

Hiring Organisation
Level Up
Location
Edinburgh, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Gameplay Programmer **This role is completely remote and offering a B2B contract** Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Gameplay Programmer to provide technical leadership and hands-on development for a AAA first-person extraction shooter in Unreal Engine 5. This role is responsible for defining gameplay … architecture, guiding technical direction across combat and systems, and ensuring scalable, high-performance gameplay code that supports long-term live development. You will work closely with Design, Animation, AI, Network, and Production to shape moment-to-moment gameplay while mentoring senior and mid-level engineers. Key Responsibilities Gameplay Architecture ...

Software Team Lead

Hiring Organisation
Bright Purple Resourcing
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£65,000
reliable, reusable flight software more quickly, using modern engineering approaches. The business is employee-owned, growing rapidly, and driven by a strong culture of technical excellence, collaboration and long-term thinking. What is in it for you: Salary up to £65,000 Flexiblehybrid working 36 days annual leave … learning, development and conferences A supportive, inclusive culture where your work directly impacts space missions The Role: This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role with responsibility for a flagship flight software product used across multiple space missions. Youll guide its technical direction, influence future product ...

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Bright Purple Resourcing
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£65,000
reliable, reusable flight software more quickly, using modern engineering approaches. The business is employee-owned, growing rapidly, and driven by a strong culture of technical excellence, collaboration and long-term thinking. What is in it for you: Salary up to £65,000 Flexibleworking with the occasional visits to Edinburgh … learning, development and conferences A supportive, inclusive culture where your work directly impacts space missions The Role: This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role with responsibility for a flagship flight software product used across multiple space missions. Youll guide its technical direction, influence future product ...

Full Stack Engineer Java Springboot

Hiring Organisation
Randstad Digital
Location
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£380 - £388 per day
Senior Full Stack Engineer | Global Fintech Leadership Locations: Prime Tech Hubs in Bournemouth & Glasgow Duration: 12-Month Initial Contract (High Stability) Work Pattern: 100% On-site (Collaborative Office Environment) The Mission Are you a technical powerhouse looking to lead from the front? We are seeking a Senior Full … largest institutional clients. What You'll Be Doing Architect & Build: Design and implement scalable, end-to-end features using a modern microservices stack. Technical Leadership: Act as a key decision-maker within the team, providing innovative solutions to complex engineering bottlenecks. Quality Champion: Drive excellence through rigorous code ...

Data Architect

Hiring Organisation
Goaco
Location
Edinburgh, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
delivery in complex regulated environments. We invest in our people and support flexible, high-performance work. Role Purpose The Data Architect provides senior technical leadership for the commission, operating within a security-cleared environment. The role is responsible for designing and assuring data architecture approaches that enable decision ...