month contract, driving impactful design solutions for complex products and programs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving challenging problems, shaping product strategy, and guiding design systems at scale. What you’ll do: Lead user-centered design processes from research to delivery. Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and stakeholders to translate vision into implementation. Use data, insights … innovative solutions that balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. Mentor and guide other designers, fostering design excellence. What you bring: Strong expertise in UX design principles, design systems, and research methodologies. Proficiency in prototyping, storytelling, and presenting design concepts. Experience across the product development lifecycle with solid aesthetic and craftsmanship skills. Ability to synthesize data, anticipate user … needs, and deliver scalable design solutions. Systemsthinking mindset and comfort working on complex, multi-team initiatives. More ❯
london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Career Moves Group I B Corp™
month contract, driving impactful design solutions for complex products and programs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving challenging problems, shaping product strategy, and guiding design systems at scale. What you’ll do: Lead user-centered design processes from research to delivery. Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and stakeholders to translate vision into implementation. Use data, insights … innovative solutions that balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. Mentor and guide other designers, fostering design excellence. What you bring: Strong expertise in UX design principles, design systems, and research methodologies. Proficiency in prototyping, storytelling, and presenting design concepts. Experience across the product development lifecycle with solid aesthetic and craftsmanship skills. Ability to synthesize data, anticipate user … needs, and deliver scalable design solutions. Systemsthinking mindset and comfort working on complex, multi-team initiatives. More ❯
South East London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Stepstone UK
today our product design organisation is more ambitious, focused, and mature than ever. We are a team of 40+ extraordinary individuals across Product Design, User Research, Content Design, Design Systems, Design Operations, and Foundations united by a belief that great experiences are intentional, human, and deeply crafted. Design is represented at every level of leadership which means youll be … like. Shape impact in partnership with Product helping define priorities, owning outcomes, and holding yourself accountable to team success metrics. Elevate the quality of what we ship through craft, systemsthinking, and clear product narratives. Contribute to strategic direction connecting user insight to business goals, and turning ambiguity into focus. Mentor and support peers from sharing thoughtful critique … complex ideas simple through narrative. You wield prototyping as a core skill using it to explore, align, and sell the future faster than anyone else. Youve worked with design systems contributing to consistency while pushing patterns and components forward. You understand that great design isnt just about what it looks like, but what we choose to build, what we More ❯
tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systemsthinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (For example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Smartbox Assistive Technology
tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systemsthinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (For example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in More ❯
Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Electus Recruitment Solutions
Communicate technical issues, architectures, and ideas clearly to stakeholders Collaborate with partners, colleagues, and other departments to deliver high-quality outcomes Contribute to the growth and development of the Systems Design team Skills and experience we are looking for: Familiarity with electronic engineering requirements and embedded software or firmware Experience developing complex system design requirements, particularly for software implementation … Flexible systemsthinking and the ability to translate technical information for varying audiences Experience with system architecting tools such as DOORS, DOORS NG, or Rhapsody is desirable Knowledge of lasers or optical physics is beneficial Strong determination to deliver high-quality results Why this role matters: Joining this programme gives you the chance to work on high-profile More ❯
and passionate system thinkers to join our dynamic team, working on an ambitious and pioneering programme. Imagine playing a crucial role in designing and delivering next-generation combat air systems that set new standards in weapon integration, effectiveness, and efficiency. What We Offer: Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (subject to company performance) Pension Contribution: Up to 14% combined … including Italy and Japan. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced Weapon Effects Management capabilities — reducing operator cognitive burden and enabling seamless coordination of complex weapon systems in high-pressure environments. Join us and play a vital role in shaping the future of combat air capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to System of Systems … key trades, and architectural constraints Participate in cross-functional assessment and analysis activities Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team-wide continuous improvement initiatives What We’re Looking For: Systems thinkers with strong analytical skills and the ability to develop and articulate new concepts and architectures Understanding of user needs and system requirements that influence design Confidence to present More ❯
and passionate system thinkers to join our dynamic team, working on an ambitious and pioneering programme. Imagine playing a crucial role in designing and delivering next-generation combat air systems that set new standards in weapon integration, effectiveness, and efficiency. What We Offer: Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (subject to company performance) Pension Contribution: Up to 14% combined … including Italy and Japan. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced Weapon Effects Management capabilities — reducing operator cognitive burden and enabling seamless coordination of complex weapon systems in high-pressure environments. Join us and play a vital role in shaping the future of combat air capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to System of Systems … key trades, and architectural constraints Participate in cross-functional assessment and analysis activities Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team-wide continuous improvement initiatives What We’re Looking For: Systems thinkers with strong analytical skills and the ability to develop and articulate new concepts and architectures Understanding of user needs and system requirements that influence design Confidence to present More ❯
watford, hertfordshire, east anglia, united kingdom
Mane Contract Services
and passionate system thinkers to join our dynamic team, working on an ambitious and pioneering programme. Imagine playing a crucial role in designing and delivering next-generation combat air systems that set new standards in weapon integration, effectiveness, and efficiency. What We Offer: Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (subject to company performance) Pension Contribution: Up to 14% combined … including Italy and Japan. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced Weapon Effects Management capabilities — reducing operator cognitive burden and enabling seamless coordination of complex weapon systems in high-pressure environments. Join us and play a vital role in shaping the future of combat air capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to System of Systems … key trades, and architectural constraints Participate in cross-functional assessment and analysis activities Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team-wide continuous improvement initiatives What We’re Looking For: Systems thinkers with strong analytical skills and the ability to develop and articulate new concepts and architectures Understanding of user needs and system requirements that influence design Confidence to present More ❯
london, south east england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Omnis Partners
AI Architect | London/Hybrid | Permanent 🎯 The Opportunity Join a forward-thinking consultancy driving the next generation of AI systems. You’ll own design and delivery of scalable, secure, and ethical AI architectures, mentor junior team members, support pre-sales, and build strong partnerships with major tech vendors. 🛠️ What We Need Proven experience designing and deploying agentic AI systems … in Python and Infrastructure as Code for cloud environments Familiarity with AI orchestration platforms like LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar Experience supporting pre-sales in consultancy or product environments Systems thinker able to architect complex AI-integrated enterprise solutions Bonus: Experience with Microsoft Copilot Agents and relevant degree in CS/AI 💰 What's On Offer Competitive salary + More ❯
london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Omnis Partners
AI Architect | London/Hybrid | Permanent 🎯 The Opportunity Join a forward-thinking consultancy driving the next generation of AI systems. You’ll own design and delivery of scalable, secure, and ethical AI architectures, mentor junior team members, support pre-sales, and build strong partnerships with major tech vendors. 🛠️ What We Need Proven experience designing and deploying agentic AI systems … in Python and Infrastructure as Code for cloud environments Familiarity with AI orchestration platforms like LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar Experience supporting pre-sales in consultancy or product environments Systems thinker able to architect complex AI-integrated enterprise solutions Bonus: Experience with Microsoft Copilot Agents and relevant degree in CS/AI 💰 What's On Offer Competitive salary + More ❯
slough, south east england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Omnis Partners
AI Architect | London/Hybrid | Permanent 🎯 The Opportunity Join a forward-thinking consultancy driving the next generation of AI systems. You’ll own design and delivery of scalable, secure, and ethical AI architectures, mentor junior team members, support pre-sales, and build strong partnerships with major tech vendors. 🛠️ What We Need Proven experience designing and deploying agentic AI systems … in Python and Infrastructure as Code for cloud environments Familiarity with AI orchestration platforms like LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar Experience supporting pre-sales in consultancy or product environments Systems thinker able to architect complex AI-integrated enterprise solutions Bonus: Experience with Microsoft Copilot Agents and relevant degree in CS/AI 💰 What's On Offer Competitive salary + More ❯
SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
city modernising its infrastructure. With significant investment backing, this programme is looking at how to optimise everything from foot traffic and vehicle flow to energy consumption and city-wide systems performance. We’re looking for a Software Engineer with strong Python skills and experience working alongside data scientists to optimise and productionise ML models . The core simulation engine … Bonus) Integrate streaming data pipelines using Kafka to support real-time modelling Experience: Strong commercial experience in Python engineering Exposure to C++ , especially in simulation, modelling, or high-performance systems Proven track record working closely with data scientists to bring models into production Background in simulation-heavy domains (e.g. finance, oil & gas, energy, transport) Experience with Kafka or distributed … messaging systems is highly desirable Systems thinker — interested in how predictive models drive real-world infrastructure impact The Details: Inside IR35 £600-650p/d 2 days per week in central London Start: ASAP 6 month rolling contracts 3 year programme of work If you're a software engineer who thrives on turning models into high-impact More ❯
SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
city modernising its infrastructure. With significant investment backing, this programme is looking at how to optimise everything from foot traffic and vehicle flow to energy consumption and city-wide systems performance. We’re looking for a Software Engineer with strong Python skills and experience working alongside data scientists to optimise and productionise ML models . The core simulation engine … Bonus) Integrate streaming data pipelines using Kafka to support real-time modelling Experience: Strong commercial experience in Python engineering Exposure to C++ , especially in simulation, modelling, or high-performance systems Proven track record working closely with data scientists to bring models into production Background in simulation-heavy domains (e.g. finance, oil & gas, energy, transport) Experience with Kafka or distributed … messaging systems is highly desirable Systems thinker — interested in how predictive models drive real-world infrastructure impact The Details: Inside IR35 £600-650p/d 2 days per week in central London Start: ASAP 6 month rolling contracts 3 year programme of work If you're a software engineer who thrives on turning models into high-impact More ❯
South West London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
John Lewis & Partners
roadmap for John Lewis shops and contact centres with the overarching business objectives. Your influence will extend to key decisions that shape the operation of shop and contact centre systems and guide how engineering drives change across this complex business area. This will involve influencing how work is managedwhether agile, waterfall, or hybrid including the effectiveness and measurement of … broker models, RESTful, streams, event based). Knowledge/experience of techniques used to increase resilience and/or scalability of systems. Experience of applying techniques from Lean and Systems Thinking. Desirable skills/experience you may have Retail or Contact Centre experience Working with legacy systems Will have been a hands-on software engineer for part of More ❯
South West London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
John Lewis & Partners
event based, broker models). Knowledge/experience of techniques used to improve the resilience, performance, security and evolvability of complex systems. Experience of applying techniques from Lean and Systems Thinking. Desirable skills/experience you may have ECommerce or Retail experience Working with legacy systems Will have been a hands-on software engineer for part of their More ❯
testing Providing technical oversight to external design partners and reviewing design outputs Supporting the transfer of the product into manufacturing and guiding design-for-production activities About You: A systems thinker with a background in electronics, embedded software, or a combination of both Experienced in product development within regulated environments (e.g. medical, aerospace, defence, automotive) Able to define and … across disciplines and guiding external partners to align with internal expectations Experience in risk analysis, verification/validation planning, and supporting formal test campaigns This role would suit a Systems Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Electronics Engineer or Embedded Software Engineer with experience overseeing full product development cycles especially where cross-disciplinary integration and system-level accountability are key. If it More ❯
Aberdare, Mountain Ash, Mid Glamorgan, United Kingdom
IntaPeople
testing Providing technical oversight to external design partners and reviewing design outputs Supporting the transfer of the product into manufacturing and guiding design-for-production activities About You: A systems thinker with a background in electronics, embedded software, or a combination of both Experienced in product development within regulated environments (e.g. medical, aerospace, defence, automotive) Able to define and … across disciplines and guiding external partners to align with internal expectations Experience in risk analysis, verification/validation planning, and supporting formal test campaigns This role would suit a Systems Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Electronics Engineer or Embedded Software Engineer with experience overseeing full product development cycles — especially where cross-disciplinary integration and system-level accountability are key. If it More ❯
South West London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
John Lewis Head Office
engineering strategy and roadmap for the John Lewis Commercial with the overarching business objectives. Your influence will extend to key decisions that shape the operation of John Lewis Commercial systems and guide how engineering drives change across this complex business area. This will involve influencing how work is managedwhether agile, waterfall, or hybrid including the effectiveness and measurement of … broker models, RESTful, streams, event based). Knowledge/experience of techniques used to increase resilience and/or scalability of systems. Experience of applying techniques from Lean and Systems Thinking. Desirable skills/experience you may have Retail experience Will have been a hands-on software engineer for part of their career. Engineering management role, working across multiple More ❯
decisions and has experience building and scaling complex engineering systems. Some of the things you'll do: Build, own and report on the performance of complex end-to-end systems Actively participate in product decisions and refining the product roadmap Work with the Platform team to provide universal architecture and experience across our products To succeed here, you'll … need: Experience. You've played a crucial role in building and maintaining of large scale products and have worked both backend and frontend Systems thinking. You know how to think high level about end-to-end systems involving multiple products, 3rd party services etc Speed. You work quickly to generate ideas and options and know how to decide More ❯
decisions and has experience building and scaling complex engineering systems. Some of the things you'll do: Build, own and report on the performance of complex end-to-end systems Actively participate in product decisions and refining the product roadmap Work with the Platform team to provide universal architecture and experience across our products To succeed here, you'll … need: Experience. You've played a crucial role in building and maintaining of large scale products and have worked both backend and frontend Systems thinking. You know how to think high level about end-to-end systems involving multiple products, 3rd party services etc Speed. You work quickly to generate ideas and options and know how to decide More ❯