Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time What's your possible? At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most - solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology and solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible . This mind set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. The Opportunity This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Lead DevOps Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining the critical CI/CD infrastructure that powers our services. You'll be self driven, organised and passionate about building elegant, stable and scalable solutions. You'll work across a wide variety of exciting projects with complex challenges, contributing to core solutions that have meaningful, real world impact. You'll also bring strong leadership, guiding your team through both technical and delivery challenges to ensure customer needs are met. "My purpose is to lead a team of engineers, rise to the challenges presented, push the boundaries and define possible together." - Matthew Bullock, Software Manager, Northrop Grumman UK What You'll Do Own the team's deliverables , working with the Scrum Master to define a clear delivery path aligned to customer requirements. Lead and contribute across the entire CI/CD lifecycle , including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing and deployment. Collaborate with cross functional teams, including product, front end development and QA, to ensure integrated delivery. Mentor and guide junior developers , helping to grow capability and support career development across the team. What We're Looking For Experience as a DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in CI/CD, containerisation, deployment technologies, and cloud platforms (Jenkins, Kubernetes, IaC, Docker, AWS). Proven experience in designing, developing and deploying CI/CD solutions . Experience in Linux system administration or similar operating systems. Ability to troubleshoot issues across live production environments , including high level networking, server and application issues. Understanding of database technologies such as SQL, Elasticsearch or MongoDB. Excellent communication, collaboration and problem solving skills, ideally with experience working in an agile environment. If you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, curiosity and a willingness to learn. Security Clearance Due to the nature of our work, you must be British National for this clearance type. You must currently hold the Highest Level of UK Government security clearance . Our recruitment team is available to support you through the process: Benefits Flexible working options , including hybrid working and an optional compressed fortnight Private healthcare Cash health plan Holiday buy/sell scheme Career development programmes and specialist training opportunities Performance based bonuses Why Join Us? A Mission to Believe In Every day, we help build a more secure and connected world across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions to advancing mission systems for the UK and NATO - what we do together matters. A Place to Belong and Thrive Every voice matters. You'll join an inclusive community where you can bring your authentic self to work. We are proud supporters of Employee Resource Groups and partnerships that champion diversity, wellbeing and inclusion. Your Career, Your Way Shape your journey with diverse roles, mentorship and development opportunities. Enjoy flexibility that supports your wellbeing, alongside benefits that help you grow personally and professionally. Ready to Apply? Yes - Submit your application online. Possibly - Contact our team for more information: No - Explore other opportunities with us. We're growing across the UK. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time What's your possible? At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most - solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology and solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible . This mind set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. The Opportunity This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Lead DevOps Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining the critical CI/CD infrastructure that powers our services. You'll be self driven, organised and passionate about building elegant, stable and scalable solutions. You'll work across a wide variety of exciting projects with complex challenges, contributing to core solutions that have meaningful, real world impact. You'll also bring strong leadership, guiding your team through both technical and delivery challenges to ensure customer needs are met. "My purpose is to lead a team of engineers, rise to the challenges presented, push the boundaries and define possible together." - Matthew Bullock, Software Manager, Northrop Grumman UK What You'll Do Own the team's deliverables , working with the Scrum Master to define a clear delivery path aligned to customer requirements. Lead and contribute across the entire CI/CD lifecycle , including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing and deployment. Collaborate with cross functional teams, including product, front end development and QA, to ensure integrated delivery. Mentor and guide junior developers , helping to grow capability and support career development across the team. What We're Looking For Experience as a DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in CI/CD, containerisation, deployment technologies, and cloud platforms (Jenkins, Kubernetes, IaC, Docker, AWS). Proven experience in designing, developing and deploying CI/CD solutions . Experience in Linux system administration or similar operating systems. Ability to troubleshoot issues across live production environments , including high level networking, server and application issues. Understanding of database technologies such as SQL, Elasticsearch or MongoDB. Excellent communication, collaboration and problem solving skills, ideally with experience working in an agile environment. If you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, curiosity and a willingness to learn. Security Clearance Due to the nature of our work, you must be British National for this clearance type. You must currently hold the Highest Level of UK Government security clearance . Our recruitment team is available to support you through the process: Benefits Flexible working options , including hybrid working and an optional compressed fortnight Private healthcare Cash health plan Holiday buy/sell scheme Career development programmes and specialist training opportunities Performance based bonuses Why Join Us? A Mission to Believe In Every day, we help build a more secure and connected world across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions to advancing mission systems for the UK and NATO - what we do together matters. A Place to Belong and Thrive Every voice matters. You'll join an inclusive community where you can bring your authentic self to work. We are proud supporters of Employee Resource Groups and partnerships that champion diversity, wellbeing and inclusion. Your Career, Your Way Shape your journey with diverse roles, mentorship and development opportunities. Enjoy flexibility that supports your wellbeing, alongside benefits that help you grow personally and professionally. Ready to Apply? Yes - Submit your application online. Possibly - Contact our team for more information: No - Explore other opportunities with us. We're growing across the UK. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom Job Description Posted Monday 22 December 2025 at 01:00 Great ideas come from different minds. That's why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background - and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most. And as the challenges evolve, so do we - working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today. The Opportunity We seek a DevSecOps Engineer to report to our Chief Engineer for the implementation of advanced CI/CD infrastructure to drive best practice in end-to-end software delivery lifecycle and deployment automation across a complex estate of applications and embedded software. This will include specialist hardware dependencies like GPUs and FPGAs. This role would especially suit someone with maker community interest who likes to apply automation to the Edge for example, creating customised home IoT applications or home servers. Your Role In this role you will: Utilise the best of DevSecOps, IaC patterns and automation tooling to drive increased rapidity in development and deployment automation for a variety of systems that include ML, micro-services, applications, firmware and embedded systems. Apply SRE principles to the continual operation of live systems to promote observability and increase up time. Apply software hygiene automation for mirroring, vulnerability scanning and generation of SBOM The delivery goals for the first few months will be focused on prem and on edge where cloud systems will be incorporated at a later stage. The development and lower deployment environments will make use of virtualisation, particularly Nutanix, as well as Kubernetes. What you'll bring As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will have a degree level qualification in a STEM subject, or an equivalent level of practical experience. Depending on your level of ability/experience, you will have familiarity, competence or expertise in a subset of these areas: Cloud technologies: Azure and GCP beneficial Cyber security and Networking Federation to corporate IAMs Vulnerability scanning, static and dynamic analysis (e.g. SonarQube) Network security including the secure provision of certificates and tokens Virtualisation and Containerisation Containerisation (e.g. Docker, Podman) Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware, Proxmox, Hyper V) Experience in GPU containerisation (e.g. NVIDIA Container Toolkit, Run:AI) Microservices Edge compute APIs (both RESTful and Protobuf GRPC) Stream based pub/sub systems (including Kafka and MQTT) DevSecOps tooling Continuous Integration and Deployment (especially using Gitlab CI/CD) Infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, AWS CDK) Configuration management (e.g. Ansible, Puppet) Some experience in any programming languages that are useful in automation like Python or Rust. SRE analysis tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Thanos and Elastic Search for continuous monitoring and alerting. Beyond your technical skills, you will be proactive and able to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders. You will be curious and seek out the best approach/solution/tool for the job at hand. Roke has a hybrid working policy as does our client base. Collaborative activities are likely to take place from time to time in our Woking, Romsey and Gloucester locations as well as client sites in Andover, London, Bristol and Blandford. Areas of responsibility As part of a core team drive increased automation across all aspects from concept to product delivery to through life product and service operation. Support operational systems, troubleshoot and resolve issues. Support software, hardware and ML engineers to onboard their projects onto the consistent DevOps infrastructure that you'll be part of creating. Work closely with IT functions who'll provide the foundational infrastructure, networking and virtualization layers. Why You Should Join Us We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection and Life, Leisure and Entertainment. Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies and techniques, which interest them. We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive and support a diverse work force and those with additional needs. Security Information Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, the candidate should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC. The Next Step Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom Job Description Posted Monday 22 December 2025 at 01:00 Great ideas come from different minds. That's why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background - and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most. And as the challenges evolve, so do we - working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today. The Opportunity We seek a DevSecOps Engineer to report to our Chief Engineer for the implementation of advanced CI/CD infrastructure to drive best practice in end-to-end software delivery lifecycle and deployment automation across a complex estate of applications and embedded software. This will include specialist hardware dependencies like GPUs and FPGAs. This role would especially suit someone with maker community interest who likes to apply automation to the Edge for example, creating customised home IoT applications or home servers. Your Role In this role you will: Utilise the best of DevSecOps, IaC patterns and automation tooling to drive increased rapidity in development and deployment automation for a variety of systems that include ML, micro-services, applications, firmware and embedded systems. Apply SRE principles to the continual operation of live systems to promote observability and increase up time. Apply software hygiene automation for mirroring, vulnerability scanning and generation of SBOM The delivery goals for the first few months will be focused on prem and on edge where cloud systems will be incorporated at a later stage. The development and lower deployment environments will make use of virtualisation, particularly Nutanix, as well as Kubernetes. What you'll bring As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will have a degree level qualification in a STEM subject, or an equivalent level of practical experience. Depending on your level of ability/experience, you will have familiarity, competence or expertise in a subset of these areas: Cloud technologies: Azure and GCP beneficial Cyber security and Networking Federation to corporate IAMs Vulnerability scanning, static and dynamic analysis (e.g. SonarQube) Network security including the secure provision of certificates and tokens Virtualisation and Containerisation Containerisation (e.g. Docker, Podman) Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware, Proxmox, Hyper V) Experience in GPU containerisation (e.g. NVIDIA Container Toolkit, Run:AI) Microservices Edge compute APIs (both RESTful and Protobuf GRPC) Stream based pub/sub systems (including Kafka and MQTT) DevSecOps tooling Continuous Integration and Deployment (especially using Gitlab CI/CD) Infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, AWS CDK) Configuration management (e.g. Ansible, Puppet) Some experience in any programming languages that are useful in automation like Python or Rust. SRE analysis tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Thanos and Elastic Search for continuous monitoring and alerting. Beyond your technical skills, you will be proactive and able to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders. You will be curious and seek out the best approach/solution/tool for the job at hand. Roke has a hybrid working policy as does our client base. Collaborative activities are likely to take place from time to time in our Woking, Romsey and Gloucester locations as well as client sites in Andover, London, Bristol and Blandford. Areas of responsibility As part of a core team drive increased automation across all aspects from concept to product delivery to through life product and service operation. Support operational systems, troubleshoot and resolve issues. Support software, hardware and ML engineers to onboard their projects onto the consistent DevOps infrastructure that you'll be part of creating. Work closely with IT functions who'll provide the foundational infrastructure, networking and virtualization layers. Why You Should Join Us We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection and Life, Leisure and Entertainment. Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies and techniques, which interest them. We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive and support a diverse work force and those with additional needs. Security Information Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, the candidate should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC. The Next Step Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure by design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of Sunday Times Top 100 Medium Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role Envitia is recruiting for a Java Engineer to join our Security and Intelligence consulting team and will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining secure software services and mission applications within classified government environments. The role focuses on building high-performance backend systems, microservices and APIs that enable intelligence data platforms, analytics systems and operational applications. The successful candidate will work within multi-disciplinary agile teams, collaborating with data engineers, data scientists, DevOps engineers and mission analysts to deliver secure, production grade software systems. Typical engagements include: Developing Java based microservices and backend platforms Building API driven services enabling data exploitation and analytics Supporting distributed analytics platforms and intelligence applications Integrating software components across complex secure environments Delivering cloud native and containerised mission software systems Job Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain secure Java based backend services supporting mission critical and operational systems. Build scalable microservices architectures and robust RESTful APIs to support data driven and intelligence platforms. Engineer high performance, distributed applications capable of processing large volumes of data with low latency and high reliability. Integrate Java applications with data platforms, streaming services and analytics pipelines, including AI/ML enabled systems. Apply secure coding practices and ensure solutions meet stringent performance, reliability and security requirements. Contribute to architectural design, code reviews, automated testing and continuous improvement activities. Implement logging, monitoring and observability to support the operation of production systems. Collaborate closely with multi disciplinary teams including engineers, data specialists and operational stakeholders. Skills Required Strong experience developing Java based backend applications (Java 11+) using modern frameworks such as Spring Boot / Spring Framework. Solid understanding of object oriented design, software architecture and building RESTful APIs. Experience designing and developing distributed systems and microservices architectures, including service to service communication and API integration patterns. Proven ability to build high performance, scalable backend systems for data intensive or mission critical applications. Experience working in DevSecOps environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and observability tooling. Ability to work directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust, secure and scalable software solutions. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences. Comfortable working in secure or regulated environments, delivering software within complex operational constraints. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must be eligible for an enhanced Developed Vetted / eDV security clearance. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What's in it for you? At Envitia, our greatest asset is our team. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is one where every employee feels valued, supported and motivated to reach their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer an exciting range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well being. More time for you: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus your birthday off, because you deserve to celebrate you. Want more flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days to tailor time off around what matters most. Private Medical Insurance: We've got you covered with comprehensive private healthcare, including family options for added peace of mind. Security Clearance Bonus: Up to £5,000 a year Career growth that keeps you ahead: We invest in your future with ongoing training and development, so you're always learning, growing and staying ahead of the curve. Wellness that works for you: Love yoga, or going to the gym? We encourage an active lifestyle and support your wellness goals with a fitness reimbursement scheme that helps cover your gym membership or fitness related expenses. Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with our life insurance coverage that ensures your loved ones are protected, because we care about your future as much as your present. Smarter Retirement Planning: Plan for your future with our pension options and resources to help build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox: Treat yourself! From shopping to spa days, to saving money on that new TV, our Perkbox membership gives you access to exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services. Recognition that counts: Great work doesn't go unnoticed here. Our reward and recognition scheme celebrate your impact and let your brilliance shine. Give back and get involved: Join us in making a difference through paid volunteering days that let you support the causes that matter to you. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure by design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of Sunday Times Top 100 Medium Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role Envitia is recruiting for a Java Engineer to join our Security and Intelligence consulting team and will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining secure software services and mission applications within classified government environments. The role focuses on building high-performance backend systems, microservices and APIs that enable intelligence data platforms, analytics systems and operational applications. The successful candidate will work within multi-disciplinary agile teams, collaborating with data engineers, data scientists, DevOps engineers and mission analysts to deliver secure, production grade software systems. Typical engagements include: Developing Java based microservices and backend platforms Building API driven services enabling data exploitation and analytics Supporting distributed analytics platforms and intelligence applications Integrating software components across complex secure environments Delivering cloud native and containerised mission software systems Job Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain secure Java based backend services supporting mission critical and operational systems. Build scalable microservices architectures and robust RESTful APIs to support data driven and intelligence platforms. Engineer high performance, distributed applications capable of processing large volumes of data with low latency and high reliability. Integrate Java applications with data platforms, streaming services and analytics pipelines, including AI/ML enabled systems. Apply secure coding practices and ensure solutions meet stringent performance, reliability and security requirements. Contribute to architectural design, code reviews, automated testing and continuous improvement activities. Implement logging, monitoring and observability to support the operation of production systems. Collaborate closely with multi disciplinary teams including engineers, data specialists and operational stakeholders. Skills Required Strong experience developing Java based backend applications (Java 11+) using modern frameworks such as Spring Boot / Spring Framework. Solid understanding of object oriented design, software architecture and building RESTful APIs. Experience designing and developing distributed systems and microservices architectures, including service to service communication and API integration patterns. Proven ability to build high performance, scalable backend systems for data intensive or mission critical applications. Experience working in DevSecOps environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and observability tooling. Ability to work directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust, secure and scalable software solutions. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences. Comfortable working in secure or regulated environments, delivering software within complex operational constraints. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must be eligible for an enhanced Developed Vetted / eDV security clearance. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What's in it for you? At Envitia, our greatest asset is our team. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is one where every employee feels valued, supported and motivated to reach their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer an exciting range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well being. More time for you: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus your birthday off, because you deserve to celebrate you. Want more flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days to tailor time off around what matters most. Private Medical Insurance: We've got you covered with comprehensive private healthcare, including family options for added peace of mind. Security Clearance Bonus: Up to £5,000 a year Career growth that keeps you ahead: We invest in your future with ongoing training and development, so you're always learning, growing and staying ahead of the curve. Wellness that works for you: Love yoga, or going to the gym? We encourage an active lifestyle and support your wellness goals with a fitness reimbursement scheme that helps cover your gym membership or fitness related expenses. Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with our life insurance coverage that ensures your loved ones are protected, because we care about your future as much as your present. Smarter Retirement Planning: Plan for your future with our pension options and resources to help build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox: Treat yourself! From shopping to spa days, to saving money on that new TV, our Perkbox membership gives you access to exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services. Recognition that counts: Great work doesn't go unnoticed here. Our reward and recognition scheme celebrate your impact and let your brilliance shine. Give back and get involved: Join us in making a difference through paid volunteering days that let you support the causes that matter to you. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Roke Manor Research Limited
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Full Stack Software Engineer - React Rust Roke, Unit K, Elmbridge East, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Job Description Posted Friday 2 January 2026 at 01:00 Great ideas come from different minds. That's why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background - and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most. And as the challenges evolve, so do we - working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today. Full Stack Software Engineer - React Rust National Security Business Be part of a growing and highly trusted supplier into the NS domain working to deliver mission critical solutions helping to keep the nation safe, secure and prosperous. Working on leading edge technology solutions including AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, Platform Engineering We have secured long term work, across the full spectrum, on the latest framework with our client, which provides the springboard for our ongoing growth and development in this domain, so join us on what will be an incredible growth journey. Role: As a Full Stack Software Engineer within the CryptKey Portfolio, you'll enjoy developing and delivering applications to National Security customers. This isn't developing solutions that complete financial transactions faster, you'll develop cutting edge product that protects people, platforms, missions and information against constantly changing threats. You're a Full Stack Software Engineer that enjoys developing novel products; leading, innovating and inventing by bringing the physical and digital together. It'll involve consulting with customers, defining strategy and understanding how to apply emerging technologies. Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Intelligence. You will work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges. As a Full Stack Software Developer, you will: Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse Effectively document all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate Work with well understood and emerging technologies and identify appropriate patterns Participate in sprint ceremonies with the agile team, attending daily stand-ups, epic decomposition, demos and planning sessions. Assist the wider team to understand upcoming API features and their impacts on other elements of the system Explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user Required skills Testing frameworks and writing tests (preferably Cypress) CI CD Pipelines (Gitlab CI) Agile ways of working Secure Programming Rust (or can learn to write / read it) Technologically curious / Willing / Able to tactically upskill new technologies Building on over 60 years of heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation. Where you'll work Gloucester - You'll find our Gloucester site in a business park two minutes from junction 11A of the M5; The site allows easy access to our local customer base. Set on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, you are never far from a picturesque view or lunch time walk. Anticipated to work at Roke office in Gloucester, with possibility of placement at Tewkesbury. Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible and willing to achieve DV clearance. The Next Step Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. Roke, Unit K, Elmbridge East, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Full Stack Software Engineer - React Rust Roke, Unit K, Elmbridge East, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Job Description Posted Friday 2 January 2026 at 01:00 Great ideas come from different minds. That's why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background - and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most. And as the challenges evolve, so do we - working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today. Full Stack Software Engineer - React Rust National Security Business Be part of a growing and highly trusted supplier into the NS domain working to deliver mission critical solutions helping to keep the nation safe, secure and prosperous. Working on leading edge technology solutions including AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, Platform Engineering We have secured long term work, across the full spectrum, on the latest framework with our client, which provides the springboard for our ongoing growth and development in this domain, so join us on what will be an incredible growth journey. Role: As a Full Stack Software Engineer within the CryptKey Portfolio, you'll enjoy developing and delivering applications to National Security customers. This isn't developing solutions that complete financial transactions faster, you'll develop cutting edge product that protects people, platforms, missions and information against constantly changing threats. You're a Full Stack Software Engineer that enjoys developing novel products; leading, innovating and inventing by bringing the physical and digital together. It'll involve consulting with customers, defining strategy and understanding how to apply emerging technologies. Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Intelligence. You will work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges. As a Full Stack Software Developer, you will: Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse Effectively document all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate Work with well understood and emerging technologies and identify appropriate patterns Participate in sprint ceremonies with the agile team, attending daily stand-ups, epic decomposition, demos and planning sessions. Assist the wider team to understand upcoming API features and their impacts on other elements of the system Explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user Required skills Testing frameworks and writing tests (preferably Cypress) CI CD Pipelines (Gitlab CI) Agile ways of working Secure Programming Rust (or can learn to write / read it) Technologically curious / Willing / Able to tactically upskill new technologies Building on over 60 years of heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation. Where you'll work Gloucester - You'll find our Gloucester site in a business park two minutes from junction 11A of the M5; The site allows easy access to our local customer base. Set on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, you are never far from a picturesque view or lunch time walk. Anticipated to work at Roke office in Gloucester, with possibility of placement at Tewkesbury. Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible and willing to achieve DV clearance. The Next Step Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. Roke, Unit K, Elmbridge East, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure by design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of Sunday Times Top 100 Medium Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role Envitia is recruiting for a Java Engineer to join our Security and Intelligence consulting team and will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining secure software services and mission applications within classified government environments. The role focuses on building high-performance backend systems, microservices and APIs that enable intelligence data platforms, analytics systems and operational applications. The successful candidate will work within multi-disciplinary agile teams, collaborating with data engineers, data scientists, DevOps engineers and mission analysts to deliver secure, production grade software systems. Typical engagements include: Developing Java based microservices and backend platforms Building API driven services enabling data exploitation and analytics Supporting distributed analytics platforms and intelligence applications Integrating software components across complex secure environments Delivering cloud native and containerised mission software systems Job Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain secure Java based backend services supporting mission critical and operational systems. Build scalable microservices architectures and robust RESTful APIs to support data driven and intelligence platforms. Engineer high performance, distributed applications capable of processing large volumes of data with low latency and high reliability. Integrate Java applications with data platforms, streaming services and analytics pipelines, including AI/ML enabled systems. Apply secure coding practices and ensure solutions meet stringent performance, reliability and security requirements. Contribute to architectural design, code reviews, automated testing and continuous improvement activities. Implement logging, monitoring and observability to support the operation of production systems. Collaborate closely with multi disciplinary teams including engineers, data specialists and operational stakeholders. Skills Required Strong experience developing Java based backend applications (Java 11+) using modern frameworks such as Spring Boot / Spring Framework. Solid understanding of object oriented design, software architecture and building RESTful APIs. Experience designing and developing distributed systems and microservices architectures, including service to service communication and API integration patterns. Proven ability to build high performance, scalable backend systems for data intensive or mission critical applications. Experience working in DevSecOps environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and observability tooling. Ability to work directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust, secure and scalable software solutions. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences. Comfortable working in secure or regulated environments, delivering software within complex operational constraints. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must be eligible for an enhanced Developed Vetted / eDV security clearance. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What's in it for you? At Envitia, our greatest asset is our team. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is one where every employee feels valued, supported and motivated to reach their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer an exciting range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well being. More time for you: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus your birthday off, because you deserve to celebrate you. Want more flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days to tailor time off around what matters most. Private Medical Insurance: We've got you covered with comprehensive private healthcare, including family options for added peace of mind. Security Clearance Bonus: Up to £5,000 a year Career growth that keeps you ahead: We invest in your future with ongoing training and development, so you're always learning, growing and staying ahead of the curve. Wellness that works for you: Love yoga, or going to the gym? We encourage an active lifestyle and support your wellness goals with a fitness reimbursement scheme that helps cover your gym membership or fitness related expenses. Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with our life insurance coverage that ensures your loved ones are protected, because we care about your future as much as your present. Smarter Retirement Planning: Plan for your future with our pension options and resources to help build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox: Treat yourself! From shopping to spa days, to saving money on that new TV, our Perkbox membership gives you access to exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services. Recognition that counts: Great work doesn't go unnoticed here. Our reward and recognition scheme celebrate your impact and let your brilliance shine. Give back and get involved: Join us in making a difference through paid volunteering days that let you support the causes that matter to you. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure by design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of Sunday Times Top 100 Medium Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role Envitia is recruiting for a Java Engineer to join our Security and Intelligence consulting team and will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining secure software services and mission applications within classified government environments. The role focuses on building high-performance backend systems, microservices and APIs that enable intelligence data platforms, analytics systems and operational applications. The successful candidate will work within multi-disciplinary agile teams, collaborating with data engineers, data scientists, DevOps engineers and mission analysts to deliver secure, production grade software systems. Typical engagements include: Developing Java based microservices and backend platforms Building API driven services enabling data exploitation and analytics Supporting distributed analytics platforms and intelligence applications Integrating software components across complex secure environments Delivering cloud native and containerised mission software systems Job Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain secure Java based backend services supporting mission critical and operational systems. Build scalable microservices architectures and robust RESTful APIs to support data driven and intelligence platforms. Engineer high performance, distributed applications capable of processing large volumes of data with low latency and high reliability. Integrate Java applications with data platforms, streaming services and analytics pipelines, including AI/ML enabled systems. Apply secure coding practices and ensure solutions meet stringent performance, reliability and security requirements. Contribute to architectural design, code reviews, automated testing and continuous improvement activities. Implement logging, monitoring and observability to support the operation of production systems. Collaborate closely with multi disciplinary teams including engineers, data specialists and operational stakeholders. Skills Required Strong experience developing Java based backend applications (Java 11+) using modern frameworks such as Spring Boot / Spring Framework. Solid understanding of object oriented design, software architecture and building RESTful APIs. Experience designing and developing distributed systems and microservices architectures, including service to service communication and API integration patterns. Proven ability to build high performance, scalable backend systems for data intensive or mission critical applications. Experience working in DevSecOps environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and observability tooling. Ability to work directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust, secure and scalable software solutions. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences. Comfortable working in secure or regulated environments, delivering software within complex operational constraints. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must be eligible for an enhanced Developed Vetted / eDV security clearance. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What's in it for you? At Envitia, our greatest asset is our team. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is one where every employee feels valued, supported and motivated to reach their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer an exciting range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well being. More time for you: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus your birthday off, because you deserve to celebrate you. Want more flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days to tailor time off around what matters most. Private Medical Insurance: We've got you covered with comprehensive private healthcare, including family options for added peace of mind. Security Clearance Bonus: Up to £5,000 a year Career growth that keeps you ahead: We invest in your future with ongoing training and development, so you're always learning, growing and staying ahead of the curve. Wellness that works for you: Love yoga, or going to the gym? We encourage an active lifestyle and support your wellness goals with a fitness reimbursement scheme that helps cover your gym membership or fitness related expenses. Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with our life insurance coverage that ensures your loved ones are protected, because we care about your future as much as your present. Smarter Retirement Planning: Plan for your future with our pension options and resources to help build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox: Treat yourself! From shopping to spa days, to saving money on that new TV, our Perkbox membership gives you access to exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services. Recognition that counts: Great work doesn't go unnoticed here. Our reward and recognition scheme celebrate your impact and let your brilliance shine. Give back and get involved: Join us in making a difference through paid volunteering days that let you support the causes that matter to you. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Software Quality Assurance Lead responsible for defining and maintaining the organisation's approach to software testing as we move into our next exciting period of growth. As a key member of our Quality Assurance team, you would be responsible for ensuring that appropriate testing practices, tools, and processes are in place to support the reliability and robustness requirements of our satellite software technologies. This role will provide technical leadership for all testing activities, working closely with Product Engineering and Solutions Engineering to integrate quality considerations throughout the software lifecycle. In addition to hands on testing leadership, the role is accountable for establishing and developing a small team of testers as the function grows, and for ensuring consistent quality standards are applied across all software outputs. We see this role as being full time, although this is negotiable. Ideally, we would like this role to be based in Edinburgh on a hybrid basis, to allow for regular interaction with the teams responsible for Product Management, Customer delivery and operations, Finance, Business Development and Sales and Marketing. What you will do As a member of the Quality Assurance team, reporting to the COO, your key responsibilities would be: Quality strategy and governance Define and maintain the organisation's software testing strategy, frameworks, and quality standards Establish KPIs and quality metrics to support release readiness and ongoing product performance Drive continuous improvement in test processes, defect prevention practices, and overall quality maturity Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory, industry, and internal quality requirements Test planning and execution Develop and maintain test plans for SDKs, APIs, UI applications, and mission critical components Lead the execution of functional, regression, integration, system, and performance testing activities Ensure consistent application of testing methods across product and solution delivery workstreams Contribute to test records, quality documentation, and compliance artefacts Automation and tooling Design and evolve test automation frameworks and supporting infrastructure Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with engineering teams Identify and introduce tools or technologies that improve test coverage, reliability, and efficiency Cross team collaboration and support Work closely with Product Engineering and Solutions Engineering to align testing activities with development cycles Engage with internal teams and customers to clarify requirements and establish shared quality expectations Provide input to design, architectural, and planning discussions from a quality perspective Leadership and team development Provide technical leadership for all testing activities across the organisation Establish, mentor, and develop a small team of testers as the function expands Guide team members in best practices, tooling, and testing methodologies Essential skills & experience We see experience with the following as essential to the job: Proven experience in software testing or software quality assurance, ideally in mission critical, aerospace, satellite, or embedded systems domains Strong understanding of testing methodologies including functional, regression, integration, system, security, and performance testing Practical experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes (e.g. GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Experience with API testing, SDK testing, and UI testing Strong understanding of software development practices, version control, and modern DevOps workflows Ability to design test frameworks and introduce scalable testing practices Personal skills We're especially looking for someone who has: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making abilities Proactive approach to quality, with a focus on continuous improvement Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple concurrent workstreams Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor, coach, and inspire others We think that the following skills would definitely be valuable in this role: Experience in the new space or broader aerospace sector Knowledge of satellite operations, ground systems, or mission planning workflows Experience testing real time systems or embedded software Familiarity with standards such as ISO27001, ISO9001, ECSS, DO 178C, or other relevant industry guidelines Hands on experience with test management and defect tracking platforms Knowledge of reliability engineering principles or quality assurance frameworks for high dependability systems An enthusiasm for the space sector and an interest in contributing to the next generation of satellite software technologies will be advantageous Additional information This role may include occasional travel to customer sites or partner facilities Security clearance eligibility may be required depending on project assignments What we can offer you A competitive salary in the range of £45k £60k depending on experience, with regular reviews. A fantastic opportunity to join a growing, innovative, employee centred business pushing boundaries in the space industry. Flexible hours and hybrid working, enabling you to create your ideal work life balance. 36 days paid holiday per annum. Enhanced Company Sick Pay and Long Term Sickness cover. A Health Cash Plan to cover costs such as dental, physio and optical. Life Assurance cover (x4 salary). As a member of the Bright Ascension team you would have a stake in the business through our Employee Benefit Trust. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Opportunities for international travel for exhibitions and trade shows. Investment in you and your skill development and the opportunity to attend relevant events and conferences to aid career / skill development. Company events and regular activities for social engagement and team building. An open, supportive, inclusive environment where you can explore your ideas and make a big difference to the product and business. About Bright Ascension We are a fast growing, innovative company changing the way that software is developed in the space industry. With customers across the world, ranging from universities and space agencies, to commercial organisations and start ups, our core technologies enable our customers to develop and operate space based systems and services faster, more cost effectively and more reliably. Innovation is at the heart of what we do and it is our team which drives that innovation; this is reflected in our commitment to employee ownership, which gives all of us a voice, and a stake, in our current and future success. With offices in Dundee, Edinburgh and Bristol we now have more than 50 members of staff and plans to expand significantly over the next 12 months. We are at a very exciting time in our ambitious growth plans and have fantastic opportunities for talented individuals to join our team. Our Values We worked together to identify and shape the values that underpin everything we do, our actions, our vision and all things Bright Ascension. Enjoy what you do and have fun. Be curious and be fearless. Unconventional ideas and passion are the paths to true innovation. Sharing knowledge helps the team thrive. Start a dialogue and win through teamwork. Success comes through collaboration and support. Respect & Integrity Recognise differences and accept opinions. Integrity, respect and high standards create unbreakable trust and builds reputation.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Software Quality Assurance Lead responsible for defining and maintaining the organisation's approach to software testing as we move into our next exciting period of growth. As a key member of our Quality Assurance team, you would be responsible for ensuring that appropriate testing practices, tools, and processes are in place to support the reliability and robustness requirements of our satellite software technologies. This role will provide technical leadership for all testing activities, working closely with Product Engineering and Solutions Engineering to integrate quality considerations throughout the software lifecycle. In addition to hands on testing leadership, the role is accountable for establishing and developing a small team of testers as the function grows, and for ensuring consistent quality standards are applied across all software outputs. We see this role as being full time, although this is negotiable. Ideally, we would like this role to be based in Edinburgh on a hybrid basis, to allow for regular interaction with the teams responsible for Product Management, Customer delivery and operations, Finance, Business Development and Sales and Marketing. What you will do As a member of the Quality Assurance team, reporting to the COO, your key responsibilities would be: Quality strategy and governance Define and maintain the organisation's software testing strategy, frameworks, and quality standards Establish KPIs and quality metrics to support release readiness and ongoing product performance Drive continuous improvement in test processes, defect prevention practices, and overall quality maturity Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory, industry, and internal quality requirements Test planning and execution Develop and maintain test plans for SDKs, APIs, UI applications, and mission critical components Lead the execution of functional, regression, integration, system, and performance testing activities Ensure consistent application of testing methods across product and solution delivery workstreams Contribute to test records, quality documentation, and compliance artefacts Automation and tooling Design and evolve test automation frameworks and supporting infrastructure Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with engineering teams Identify and introduce tools or technologies that improve test coverage, reliability, and efficiency Cross team collaboration and support Work closely with Product Engineering and Solutions Engineering to align testing activities with development cycles Engage with internal teams and customers to clarify requirements and establish shared quality expectations Provide input to design, architectural, and planning discussions from a quality perspective Leadership and team development Provide technical leadership for all testing activities across the organisation Establish, mentor, and develop a small team of testers as the function expands Guide team members in best practices, tooling, and testing methodologies Essential skills & experience We see experience with the following as essential to the job: Proven experience in software testing or software quality assurance, ideally in mission critical, aerospace, satellite, or embedded systems domains Strong understanding of testing methodologies including functional, regression, integration, system, security, and performance testing Practical experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes (e.g. GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Experience with API testing, SDK testing, and UI testing Strong understanding of software development practices, version control, and modern DevOps workflows Ability to design test frameworks and introduce scalable testing practices Personal skills We're especially looking for someone who has: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making abilities Proactive approach to quality, with a focus on continuous improvement Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple concurrent workstreams Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor, coach, and inspire others We think that the following skills would definitely be valuable in this role: Experience in the new space or broader aerospace sector Knowledge of satellite operations, ground systems, or mission planning workflows Experience testing real time systems or embedded software Familiarity with standards such as ISO27001, ISO9001, ECSS, DO 178C, or other relevant industry guidelines Hands on experience with test management and defect tracking platforms Knowledge of reliability engineering principles or quality assurance frameworks for high dependability systems An enthusiasm for the space sector and an interest in contributing to the next generation of satellite software technologies will be advantageous Additional information This role may include occasional travel to customer sites or partner facilities Security clearance eligibility may be required depending on project assignments What we can offer you A competitive salary in the range of £45k £60k depending on experience, with regular reviews. A fantastic opportunity to join a growing, innovative, employee centred business pushing boundaries in the space industry. Flexible hours and hybrid working, enabling you to create your ideal work life balance. 36 days paid holiday per annum. Enhanced Company Sick Pay and Long Term Sickness cover. A Health Cash Plan to cover costs such as dental, physio and optical. Life Assurance cover (x4 salary). As a member of the Bright Ascension team you would have a stake in the business through our Employee Benefit Trust. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Opportunities for international travel for exhibitions and trade shows. Investment in you and your skill development and the opportunity to attend relevant events and conferences to aid career / skill development. Company events and regular activities for social engagement and team building. An open, supportive, inclusive environment where you can explore your ideas and make a big difference to the product and business. About Bright Ascension We are a fast growing, innovative company changing the way that software is developed in the space industry. With customers across the world, ranging from universities and space agencies, to commercial organisations and start ups, our core technologies enable our customers to develop and operate space based systems and services faster, more cost effectively and more reliably. Innovation is at the heart of what we do and it is our team which drives that innovation; this is reflected in our commitment to employee ownership, which gives all of us a voice, and a stake, in our current and future success. With offices in Dundee, Edinburgh and Bristol we now have more than 50 members of staff and plans to expand significantly over the next 12 months. We are at a very exciting time in our ambitious growth plans and have fantastic opportunities for talented individuals to join our team. Our Values We worked together to identify and shape the values that underpin everything we do, our actions, our vision and all things Bright Ascension. Enjoy what you do and have fun. Be curious and be fearless. Unconventional ideas and passion are the paths to true innovation. Sharing knowledge helps the team thrive. Start a dialogue and win through teamwork. Success comes through collaboration and support. Respect & Integrity Recognise differences and accept opinions. Integrity, respect and high standards create unbreakable trust and builds reputation.
Azure Infrastructure Architect / Lead IaC Engineer 6 Months (Remote) £500 - £550 per day (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required A leading IT solution provider is seeking an expert Azure Migration Architect to lead a high-stakes digital transformation project. You will be the technical lead for the entire end-to-end migration journey-from architecting Azure Landing Zones to containerising mission-critical applications that underpin services of national importance. In this role, you will create blueprints and implement scalable, secure multi-cloud environments using a "security-by-design" approach. Must have Skills On-Prem to Azure Migration: Proven track record of end-to-end transitions using CAF/WAF best practices. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced proficiency in Terraform & Bicep (Mandatory). Cloud-Native Mastery: Expert knowledge of AKS (Kubernetes) and Azure Container Instances. CI/CD Orchestration: Deep experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. 6 Months Contract £500 to £550 a day Remote Working Active SC clearance is needed If the above sounds of interest then please apply directly to the AD or send CV to Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Azure Infrastructure Architect / Lead IaC Engineer 6 Months (Remote) £500 - £550 per day (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required A leading IT solution provider is seeking an expert Azure Migration Architect to lead a high-stakes digital transformation project. You will be the technical lead for the entire end-to-end migration journey-from architecting Azure Landing Zones to containerising mission-critical applications that underpin services of national importance. In this role, you will create blueprints and implement scalable, secure multi-cloud environments using a "security-by-design" approach. Must have Skills On-Prem to Azure Migration: Proven track record of end-to-end transitions using CAF/WAF best practices. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced proficiency in Terraform & Bicep (Mandatory). Cloud-Native Mastery: Expert knowledge of AKS (Kubernetes) and Azure Container Instances. CI/CD Orchestration: Deep experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. 6 Months Contract £500 to £550 a day Remote Working Active SC clearance is needed If the above sounds of interest then please apply directly to the AD or send CV to Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Full Stack Software Engineer Join a trusted supplier delivering mission-critical solutions in the defence and national security sector. You will work on leading-edge technologies across AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering, developing solutions that protect people, platforms, and information against constantly evolving threats. The Role As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain mission-critical softwares. You will work on novel products that combine physical and digital systems, collaborate closely with clients to define strategy, and explore emerging technologies. Key responsibilities include: Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach Producing reusable and maintainable code Translating logical designs into physical designs and detailed specifications Documenting work using appropriate standards and tools, including prototyping where needed Working with emerging and well-understood technologies, identifying suitable design patterns Integrating APIs and UI components with existing data stores and services Maintaining and developing architectural components including data ingest, storage, and REST APIs Participating in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and epic decomposition Collaborating with user researchers and internal stakeholders to represent user needs Required Skills Java Enterprise development and Spring Boot Front-end frameworks such as React, VueJS, or AngularJS Experience with appropriate testing frameworks Technologically curious with the ability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies Security Clearance Candidates must be eligible to obtain DV security clearance due to the nature of this work. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Full Stack Software Engineer Join a trusted supplier delivering mission-critical solutions in the defence and national security sector. You will work on leading-edge technologies across AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering, developing solutions that protect people, platforms, and information against constantly evolving threats. The Role As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain mission-critical softwares. You will work on novel products that combine physical and digital systems, collaborate closely with clients to define strategy, and explore emerging technologies. Key responsibilities include: Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach Producing reusable and maintainable code Translating logical designs into physical designs and detailed specifications Documenting work using appropriate standards and tools, including prototyping where needed Working with emerging and well-understood technologies, identifying suitable design patterns Integrating APIs and UI components with existing data stores and services Maintaining and developing architectural components including data ingest, storage, and REST APIs Participating in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and epic decomposition Collaborating with user researchers and internal stakeholders to represent user needs Required Skills Java Enterprise development and Spring Boot Front-end frameworks such as React, VueJS, or AngularJS Experience with appropriate testing frameworks Technologically curious with the ability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies Security Clearance Candidates must be eligible to obtain DV security clearance due to the nature of this work. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - DV CLEARED BRAND NEW PERMANENT JOB OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING SOFTWARE CONSULTANCY FOR A SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD WITH ENHANCED DV CLEARANCE Permanent job opportunity for a Software Team Lead Leading National Security consultancy Salary up to £100,000 + Benefits + Clearance Bonus London based organisation in an easily accessible location To apply please call / or email WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting a Software Team Lead to work with a leading consultancy in London. We support Central Government, Defence and Law Enforcement customers across the UK with Software, Digital and Data products and tools to help keep the UK safe. Due to the nature of the work and the customers, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance. WHAT WILL THE SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD BE DOING? As a Software Team Lead, you will act as a Lead Technologist and work hand in hand with the engineering and product teams, leading the design and development. It will you be your job to design and deliver scalable software both in the cloud, and on-premise. You'll play a pivotal role in the design and direction of our products, and you'll engage with key customers to understand their needs and shape them into an effective product and technology roadmap. WE NEED THE SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD TO HAVE . Current DV clearance (Enhanced) We're looking for deep and broad experience in building and designing software Natural Technical leadership skills Solid understanding and experience with modern DevOps methodology Experience working in the National Security domain Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Experience scaling, leading and mentoring development teams Experience with public cloud technologies Experience translating user requirements into technical requirements Must be able to use a wide variety of open-source technologies Experience with CI and analysis systems Experience with Bids and Tenders is preferred but not essential TO BE CONSIDERED . Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to For further information please call me on or . I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Dominic Barbet. I look forward to hearing from you. SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD - DV CLEARED KEY SKILLS: SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER / SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER / JAVA DEVELOPER / JAVA ENGINEER / LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / DV CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE / DEVELOPPED VETTING / DEVELOPED VETTED / DEEP VETTING / DEEP VETTED / SC CLEARED / SC CLEARANCE / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARANCE
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - DV CLEARED BRAND NEW PERMANENT JOB OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING SOFTWARE CONSULTANCY FOR A SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD WITH ENHANCED DV CLEARANCE Permanent job opportunity for a Software Team Lead Leading National Security consultancy Salary up to £100,000 + Benefits + Clearance Bonus London based organisation in an easily accessible location To apply please call / or email WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting a Software Team Lead to work with a leading consultancy in London. We support Central Government, Defence and Law Enforcement customers across the UK with Software, Digital and Data products and tools to help keep the UK safe. Due to the nature of the work and the customers, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance. WHAT WILL THE SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD BE DOING? As a Software Team Lead, you will act as a Lead Technologist and work hand in hand with the engineering and product teams, leading the design and development. It will you be your job to design and deliver scalable software both in the cloud, and on-premise. You'll play a pivotal role in the design and direction of our products, and you'll engage with key customers to understand their needs and shape them into an effective product and technology roadmap. WE NEED THE SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD TO HAVE . Current DV clearance (Enhanced) We're looking for deep and broad experience in building and designing software Natural Technical leadership skills Solid understanding and experience with modern DevOps methodology Experience working in the National Security domain Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Experience scaling, leading and mentoring development teams Experience with public cloud technologies Experience translating user requirements into technical requirements Must be able to use a wide variety of open-source technologies Experience with CI and analysis systems Experience with Bids and Tenders is preferred but not essential TO BE CONSIDERED . Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to For further information please call me on or . I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Dominic Barbet. I look forward to hearing from you. SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD - DV CLEARED KEY SKILLS: SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER / SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER / JAVA DEVELOPER / JAVA ENGINEER / LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / DV CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE / DEVELOPPED VETTING / DEVELOPED VETTED / DEEP VETTING / DEEP VETTED / SC CLEARED / SC CLEARANCE / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARANCE
Software Engineer Building Intelligent Systems That Make an Impact London, Manchester or Cheltenham 4 or 5 days a week on site Existing SC or DV Clearance is required National Security Sector Tech: JAVA/C++/Python - or Devops/Data Background An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge team developing impactful, mission-driven technology click apply for full job details
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
Software Engineer Building Intelligent Systems That Make an Impact London, Manchester or Cheltenham 4 or 5 days a week on site Existing SC or DV Clearance is required National Security Sector Tech: JAVA/C++/Python - or Devops/Data Background An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge team developing impactful, mission-driven technology click apply for full job details
IDAM Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance An excellent opportunity has arisen for an IDAM Engineer to join a secure and fast paced Defence and National Security programme. You will design and deliver enterprise grade identity and access management solutions while working in a multi skilled agile team focused on high assurance environments. About the Role - IDAM Engineer As an IDAM Engineer , you will design and implement secure identity and access management solutions across on premises environments. You will create high level and low level designs and maintain all supporting documentation to meet governance and review requirements. The role involves integrating IDAM capabilities across security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with existing platforms and future user needs. You will own delivery of work packages from design through to implementation and ongoing change, ensuring functional and non functional requirements are met. What We're Looking For - IDAM Engineer Strong experience with on premise identity products such as NetIQ, One Identity Manager, Forefront Identity Manager, or SailPoint . Extensive knowledge of Identity and Access Management technologies and standards. Proven ability to create and maintain HLDs and LLDs for identity solutions. Experience with role based access control , access request processes, and identity governance. Strong understanding of Windows Enterprise technologies , PowerShell scripting, and automation. Awareness of automated testing approaches within secure environments. Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks. Ability to provide SME level guidance to teams and stakeholders. Lead secure identity services and shape the future of access management as an IDAM Engineer . To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.
Mar 23, 2026
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IDAM Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance An excellent opportunity has arisen for an IDAM Engineer to join a secure and fast paced Defence and National Security programme. You will design and deliver enterprise grade identity and access management solutions while working in a multi skilled agile team focused on high assurance environments. About the Role - IDAM Engineer As an IDAM Engineer , you will design and implement secure identity and access management solutions across on premises environments. You will create high level and low level designs and maintain all supporting documentation to meet governance and review requirements. The role involves integrating IDAM capabilities across security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with existing platforms and future user needs. You will own delivery of work packages from design through to implementation and ongoing change, ensuring functional and non functional requirements are met. What We're Looking For - IDAM Engineer Strong experience with on premise identity products such as NetIQ, One Identity Manager, Forefront Identity Manager, or SailPoint . Extensive knowledge of Identity and Access Management technologies and standards. Proven ability to create and maintain HLDs and LLDs for identity solutions. Experience with role based access control , access request processes, and identity governance. Strong understanding of Windows Enterprise technologies , PowerShell scripting, and automation. Awareness of automated testing approaches within secure environments. Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks. Ability to provide SME level guidance to teams and stakeholders. Lead secure identity services and shape the future of access management as an IDAM Engineer . To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.
Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack - Angular Focus) 55,000 - 65,000 + package Cardiff (onsite approx. once/twice per month) Eligible for Security Clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years) CPS Group are working with a leading organisation to recruit a Senior Software Engineer to join a highly skilled, collaborative engineering team delivering enterprise-scale solutions in an agile environment. This is a full-stack role with a strong emphasis on frontend development. You'll be working primarily with Angular, which is essential for this position, while also contributing to backend services as the platform evolves. While Java experience is beneficial, this is not a pure Java role. Backend experience in Java or a similar language is required, with the expectation that Java will feature more prominently at certain stages of development. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain high-quality frontend applications using Angular Contribute to full-stack development across modern, scalable systems Collaborate with backend engineers on API design and integration Work across the full software development lifecycle with a DevOps mindset Apply best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and clean code principles Operate within an agile team, contributing to continuous improvement and technical decisions Ensure solutions meet security, performance, and quality standards Key Skills Required Strong commercial experience with Angular (essential) Full-stack development experience Backend experience using Java or a similar server-side language Understanding of modern software engineering best practices Experience working in agile delivery teams Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (desirable) Exposure to cloud or containerised environments (beneficial, not essential) Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here (url removed)
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack - Angular Focus) 55,000 - 65,000 + package Cardiff (onsite approx. once/twice per month) Eligible for Security Clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years) CPS Group are working with a leading organisation to recruit a Senior Software Engineer to join a highly skilled, collaborative engineering team delivering enterprise-scale solutions in an agile environment. This is a full-stack role with a strong emphasis on frontend development. You'll be working primarily with Angular, which is essential for this position, while also contributing to backend services as the platform evolves. While Java experience is beneficial, this is not a pure Java role. Backend experience in Java or a similar language is required, with the expectation that Java will feature more prominently at certain stages of development. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain high-quality frontend applications using Angular Contribute to full-stack development across modern, scalable systems Collaborate with backend engineers on API design and integration Work across the full software development lifecycle with a DevOps mindset Apply best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and clean code principles Operate within an agile team, contributing to continuous improvement and technical decisions Ensure solutions meet security, performance, and quality standards Key Skills Required Strong commercial experience with Angular (essential) Full-stack development experience Backend experience using Java or a similar server-side language Understanding of modern software engineering best practices Experience working in agile delivery teams Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (desirable) Exposure to cloud or containerised environments (beneficial, not essential) Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here (url removed)
