Enterprise Applications Manager A key leadership role within a growing EMEA technology function, shaping the systems that underpin a complex, fast-moving organisation. You'll have real influence over the applications strategy, team and roadmap, with the chance to deliver meaningful business impact. Role Overview: Location: Cheltenham or London - Hybrid Package: £100,000 p/a + performance-based bonus + comprehensive benefits Security Clearance: SC cleared or eligible (Sole British Nationality) Industry: Advanced Technology / Engineering What You'll Be Doing: Set and deliver the EMEA enterprise applications strategy, aligning technology investment with wider business priorities. Own the full application lifecycle, from selecting and implementing new platforms through to optimisation, upgrades and retirement. Lead the performance, availability and reliability of critical business systems, embedding effective support and incident management practices. Build and develop a high-performing Business Systems team, creating a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement. Work closely with senior stakeholders, business teams, IT functions and third-party partners to deliver practical, value-focused solutions. Establish strong governance across the application estate, ensuring security, compliance and operational standards are consistently maintained. Assess the existing applications landscape and shape a forward-looking roadmap that supports long-term business and technology objectives. Manage competing priorities across a diverse EMEA environment, balancing strategic programmes with day-to-day operational needs. Main Skills Needed: Strong senior-level experience in enterprise applications management or IT leadership. Broad understanding of enterprise technology ecosystems, including ERP, PLM, BI, SaaS, integration platforms, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, ServiceNow and Atlassian technologies. Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to build, coach and develop specialist teams. Confident stakeholder and vendor management skills, particularly within complex or matrixed organisations. Strong track record of delivering technology projects and translating business requirements into effective solutions. Excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience within manufacturing, engineering or production environments would be advantageous. Exposure to secure or classified environments would also be beneficial. Must be a UK national and able to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Clearance (SC), with potential for higher clearance. What's in It for You: Hybrid working with flexible options, including a compressed fortnight. Private healthcare and a cash health plan. Holiday buy and sell scheme. Performance-based bonus. Structured career development and progression programmes. Mentoring and opportunities to broaden your skills and experience. The chance to shape a newly established team and influence the future technology landscape across EMEA. Work in a mission-led environment where technology contributes to real-world outcomes. An inclusive culture where development, collaboration and individual contribution are valued. We'll keep this simple: if it sounds good, get in touch. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
Oct 12, 2026
Full time
Enterprise Applications Manager A key leadership role within a growing EMEA technology function, shaping the systems that underpin a complex, fast-moving organisation. You'll have real influence over the applications strategy, team and roadmap, with the chance to deliver meaningful business impact. Role Overview: Location: Cheltenham or London - Hybrid Package: £100,000 p/a + performance-based bonus + comprehensive benefits Security Clearance: SC cleared or eligible (Sole British Nationality) Industry: Advanced Technology / Engineering What You'll Be Doing: Set and deliver the EMEA enterprise applications strategy, aligning technology investment with wider business priorities. Own the full application lifecycle, from selecting and implementing new platforms through to optimisation, upgrades and retirement. Lead the performance, availability and reliability of critical business systems, embedding effective support and incident management practices. Build and develop a high-performing Business Systems team, creating a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement. Work closely with senior stakeholders, business teams, IT functions and third-party partners to deliver practical, value-focused solutions. Establish strong governance across the application estate, ensuring security, compliance and operational standards are consistently maintained. Assess the existing applications landscape and shape a forward-looking roadmap that supports long-term business and technology objectives. Manage competing priorities across a diverse EMEA environment, balancing strategic programmes with day-to-day operational needs. Main Skills Needed: Strong senior-level experience in enterprise applications management or IT leadership. Broad understanding of enterprise technology ecosystems, including ERP, PLM, BI, SaaS, integration platforms, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, ServiceNow and Atlassian technologies. Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to build, coach and develop specialist teams. Confident stakeholder and vendor management skills, particularly within complex or matrixed organisations. Strong track record of delivering technology projects and translating business requirements into effective solutions. Excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience within manufacturing, engineering or production environments would be advantageous. Exposure to secure or classified environments would also be beneficial. Must be a UK national and able to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Clearance (SC), with potential for higher clearance. What's in It for You: Hybrid working with flexible options, including a compressed fortnight. Private healthcare and a cash health plan. Holiday buy and sell scheme. Performance-based bonus. Structured career development and progression programmes. Mentoring and opportunities to broaden your skills and experience. The chance to shape a newly established team and influence the future technology landscape across EMEA. Work in a mission-led environment where technology contributes to real-world outcomes. An inclusive culture where development, collaboration and individual contribution are valued. We'll keep this simple: if it sounds good, get in touch. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
Principal Test Development Engineer Start Date: ASAP Permanent Up to £64,250 + Benefits Location: Ashford Working Pattern: On-site Five Days per Week Hours: 37 Hours per Week 1:30pm Finish on Fridays Clearance: SC Clearance Required or Eligibility to Obtain We're partnering with an advanced engineering and technology organisation to appoint an experienced Principal Test Development Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior test professional to lead the development and evolution of automated test capability supporting complex electronic products and systems. You'll remain hands-on with sophisticated electronic and software-based test solutions while providing technical leadership, supporting production-critical equipment and helping to shape the organisation's future test strategy. The Opportunity As Principal Test Development Engineer, you'll take a leading role in designing, developing and maintaining automated test systems used across production and new product development. You'll work closely with engineering, design and manufacturing teams to create robust test solutions, embed Design for Test principles and ensure test capability continues to meet evolving technical and operational requirements. This is a highly technical position suited to someone with extensive TestStand, LabVIEW and Automated Test Equipment experience who is equally comfortable providing strategic direction and solving complex hands-on engineering challenges. Key Responsibilities You'll lead the development and continuous improvement of automated test capability by: • Maintaining and enhancing existing National Instruments-based Automated Test Equipment systems. • Leading the design, development and verification of automated test solutions using TestStand, LabVIEW and FlexStand. • Designing test fixtures and commissioning new test capability for products and subsystems. • Supporting production-critical test equipment and resolving complex technical issues. • Working with engineering teams to embed Design for Test principles into new product development. • Collaborating with design and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle. • Providing technical leadership within the test-development function. • Mentoring and supporting engineers to strengthen capability across the wider team. • Developing technical documentation, engineering processes and test procedures. • Shaping future test strategies to support production requirements and new product introduction. • Identifying opportunities to improve test reliability, efficiency and maintainability. About You You'll be an experienced Test Development Engineer with strong hands-on knowledge of automated functional test systems and the technical leadership skills required to guide complex engineering activity. You will also have: • Strong practical experience developing and supporting TestStand-based test environments. • Proven experience creating automated test solutions using LabVIEW. • A strong background in Automated Test Equipment design, support or test development. • Solid electronics-engineering knowledge and the ability to interpret schematics. • Experience working within a production or manufacturing environment. • Practical experience using instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators and data-acquisition equipment. • Experience designing test fixtures and commissioning new test systems. • Knowledge of Design for Test principles and their application during product development. • Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities. • The ability to provide technical guidance, mentor engineers and influence test strategy. • Strong documentation and communication skills. • A degree in Electronics Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Certified TestStand Developer or Certified TestStand Architect status would be advantageous. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Clearance to SC level as a minimum. Additional restrictions relating to nationality or previous nationalities may apply depending on the work undertaken. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in the development of automated test capability within a technically advanced engineering environment. In return, you'll benefit from: • A salary of up to £64,250. • A permanent principal-level engineering position with genuine technical influence. • The opportunity to shape future automated test strategy. • Hands-on involvement with complex electronic and software-based test solutions. • Close collaboration with design, production and manufacturing teams. • Flexible working hours and a 1:30pm finish on Fridays. • A matched-contribution pension scheme and life assurance. • A generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days. • Health Cash Plan, private medical insurance and dental insurance options. • Access to an employee discount portal covering travel, restaurants, cinema tickets and more. • Volunteering opportunities supporting charities and local communities. • The opportunity to work within an organisation supporting the Armed Forces community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
Principal Test Development Engineer Start Date: ASAP Permanent Up to £64,250 + Benefits Location: Ashford Working Pattern: On-site Five Days per Week Hours: 37 Hours per Week 1:30pm Finish on Fridays Clearance: SC Clearance Required or Eligibility to Obtain We're partnering with an advanced engineering and technology organisation to appoint an experienced Principal Test Development Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior test professional to lead the development and evolution of automated test capability supporting complex electronic products and systems. You'll remain hands-on with sophisticated electronic and software-based test solutions while providing technical leadership, supporting production-critical equipment and helping to shape the organisation's future test strategy. The Opportunity As Principal Test Development Engineer, you'll take a leading role in designing, developing and maintaining automated test systems used across production and new product development. You'll work closely with engineering, design and manufacturing teams to create robust test solutions, embed Design for Test principles and ensure test capability continues to meet evolving technical and operational requirements. This is a highly technical position suited to someone with extensive TestStand, LabVIEW and Automated Test Equipment experience who is equally comfortable providing strategic direction and solving complex hands-on engineering challenges. Key Responsibilities You'll lead the development and continuous improvement of automated test capability by: • Maintaining and enhancing existing National Instruments-based Automated Test Equipment systems. • Leading the design, development and verification of automated test solutions using TestStand, LabVIEW and FlexStand. • Designing test fixtures and commissioning new test capability for products and subsystems. • Supporting production-critical test equipment and resolving complex technical issues. • Working with engineering teams to embed Design for Test principles into new product development. • Collaborating with design and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle. • Providing technical leadership within the test-development function. • Mentoring and supporting engineers to strengthen capability across the wider team. • Developing technical documentation, engineering processes and test procedures. • Shaping future test strategies to support production requirements and new product introduction. • Identifying opportunities to improve test reliability, efficiency and maintainability. About You You'll be an experienced Test Development Engineer with strong hands-on knowledge of automated functional test systems and the technical leadership skills required to guide complex engineering activity. You will also have: • Strong practical experience developing and supporting TestStand-based test environments. • Proven experience creating automated test solutions using LabVIEW. • A strong background in Automated Test Equipment design, support or test development. • Solid electronics-engineering knowledge and the ability to interpret schematics. • Experience working within a production or manufacturing environment. • Practical experience using instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators and data-acquisition equipment. • Experience designing test fixtures and commissioning new test systems. • Knowledge of Design for Test principles and their application during product development. • Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities. • The ability to provide technical guidance, mentor engineers and influence test strategy. • Strong documentation and communication skills. • A degree in Electronics Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Certified TestStand Developer or Certified TestStand Architect status would be advantageous. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Clearance to SC level as a minimum. Additional restrictions relating to nationality or previous nationalities may apply depending on the work undertaken. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in the development of automated test capability within a technically advanced engineering environment. In return, you'll benefit from: • A salary of up to £64,250. • A permanent principal-level engineering position with genuine technical influence. • The opportunity to shape future automated test strategy. • Hands-on involvement with complex electronic and software-based test solutions. • Close collaboration with design, production and manufacturing teams. • Flexible working hours and a 1:30pm finish on Fridays. • A matched-contribution pension scheme and life assurance. • A generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days. • Health Cash Plan, private medical insurance and dental insurance options. • Access to an employee discount portal covering travel, restaurants, cinema tickets and more. • Volunteering opportunities supporting charities and local communities. • The opportunity to work within an organisation supporting the Armed Forces community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
Backend Developer - Java/Spring Boot Start Date: ASAP Contract Outside IR35 £475 per Day Duration: Until the End of March Location: Fully Remote We're partnering with a fast-paced, technology-led organisation to appoint an experienced Backend Developer on a fully remote contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on developer with strong Java and Spring Boot experience to build and develop scalable backend systems within a high-volume engineering environment. We're particularly interested in candidates with previous experience in iGaming, betting, FinTech or another sector where reliability, scalability and performance are critical. The Opportunity As Backend Developer, you'll work as part of an established engineering team to design, develop and improve backend services and microservice-based applications. You'll use Java and Spring Boot to create reliable, scalable solutions, develop REST APIs and support systems handling high volumes of activity. This is a hands-on contract suited to someone who can work effectively at pace, contribute confidently from the outset and deliver high-quality backend solutions within a complex technical environment. Key Responsibilities You'll support the development and improvement of scalable backend systems by: • Designing, developing and maintaining backend services using Java and Spring Boot. • Building and enhancing microservice-based applications. • Developing and integrating secure, reliable REST APIs. • Supporting the performance, reliability and scalability of high-volume systems. • Producing clean, maintainable and well-tested code. • Troubleshooting backend issues and implementing effective technical solutions. • Collaborating with other engineers and technical stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle. • Contributing to technical discussions, code reviews and wider engineering best practices. About You You'll be an experienced Backend Developer with strong hands-on Java and Spring Boot expertise and a proven ability to deliver scalable backend solutions. You will also have: • Strong commercial experience developing applications with Java and Spring Boot. • Proven backend-development experience within a microservices environment. • Experience designing, developing and integrating REST APIs. • Experience working with high-volume, scalable systems. • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities. • The ability to produce clean, reliable and maintainable code. • The confidence to work independently within a fast-moving remote engineering environment. • Strong communication and collaboration skills. Experience within iGaming, betting or FinTech would be highly advantageous. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of high-volume backend systems within a fast-paced engineering environment. In return, you'll benefit from: • A competitive rate of £475 per day. • An Outside IR35 engagement. • A fully remote working arrangement. • A contract running until the end of March. • An immediate start. • The opportunity to work extensively with Java, Spring Boot, microservices and REST APIs. • Exposure to complex, scalable and high-volume backend systems. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
Backend Developer - Java/Spring Boot Start Date: ASAP Contract Outside IR35 £475 per Day Duration: Until the End of March Location: Fully Remote We're partnering with a fast-paced, technology-led organisation to appoint an experienced Backend Developer on a fully remote contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on developer with strong Java and Spring Boot experience to build and develop scalable backend systems within a high-volume engineering environment. We're particularly interested in candidates with previous experience in iGaming, betting, FinTech or another sector where reliability, scalability and performance are critical. The Opportunity As Backend Developer, you'll work as part of an established engineering team to design, develop and improve backend services and microservice-based applications. You'll use Java and Spring Boot to create reliable, scalable solutions, develop REST APIs and support systems handling high volumes of activity. This is a hands-on contract suited to someone who can work effectively at pace, contribute confidently from the outset and deliver high-quality backend solutions within a complex technical environment. Key Responsibilities You'll support the development and improvement of scalable backend systems by: • Designing, developing and maintaining backend services using Java and Spring Boot. • Building and enhancing microservice-based applications. • Developing and integrating secure, reliable REST APIs. • Supporting the performance, reliability and scalability of high-volume systems. • Producing clean, maintainable and well-tested code. • Troubleshooting backend issues and implementing effective technical solutions. • Collaborating with other engineers and technical stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle. • Contributing to technical discussions, code reviews and wider engineering best practices. About You You'll be an experienced Backend Developer with strong hands-on Java and Spring Boot expertise and a proven ability to deliver scalable backend solutions. You will also have: • Strong commercial experience developing applications with Java and Spring Boot. • Proven backend-development experience within a microservices environment. • Experience designing, developing and integrating REST APIs. • Experience working with high-volume, scalable systems. • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities. • The ability to produce clean, reliable and maintainable code. • The confidence to work independently within a fast-moving remote engineering environment. • Strong communication and collaboration skills. Experience within iGaming, betting or FinTech would be highly advantageous. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of high-volume backend systems within a fast-paced engineering environment. In return, you'll benefit from: • A competitive rate of £475 per day. • An Outside IR35 engagement. • A fully remote working arrangement. • A contract running until the end of March. • An immediate start. • The opportunity to work extensively with Java, Spring Boot, microservices and REST APIs. • Exposure to complex, scalable and high-volume backend systems. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
