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East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber These are exciting times at HM Court and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). As an agency of the MoJ, we support the judiciary across England and Wales to deliver justice by running courts and tribunals and processing outcomes, and we are looking for talented people to help us achieve our ambitions. It will be challenging, important and rewarding. HMCTS Digital and Technology Services (DTS) is a specialist technology directorate which provides support to HMCTS in the use of IT and Digital. DTS is creating a place in which it is great to do work and part of our offer is brilliant training opportunities and support from expert colleagues. As well as that you'll find flexible working, an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued. Please follow this link for further information about HMCTS: Job Description: As a Senior Software Developer at HMCTS you will work with a wide range of stakeholders such as user researchers, product managers, designers, business analysts, delivery managers and digital architects, all of whom share a vision for making better government through smarter use of technology. You will innovate to radically transform public services for the better. The development squad you are placed on will be agreed closer to your start date, but examples of products can be found in our GitHub repository: You can find more information about our ways of working in the HMCTS Way: Technologies we rely heavily on: Java and Spring Boot to write our backend services Node.js to write our frontend services Power Platform for low-code development Jenkins for CI/CD Dynatrace for application monitoring Kubernetes and Docker to run our services Azure for most of our infrastructure Terraform for infrastructure as code Postgres and Redis as our databases. GOV.UK Design System for our web interfaces Macs to do all the above In addition, we use a range of other technologies and continue to evolve by employing new technologies that help us deliver better services to our users As a Senior Developer in HMCTS you will: Develop, improve and document code, following best practices and internal standards. Continuously learn and stay up to date with relevant technologies, identifying potential issues. Ensure product security, data confidentiality, and integrity, raising risks as needed. Support and maintain software, including limited out-of-hours work when required. Plan development, coordinate integration, and contribute to process improvement. Manage service availability effectively and cost-efficiently. Build and test system interfaces. Use test-driven development, write automation scripts, and participate in code reviews. Mentor junior colleagues and share technical expertise. Take ownership of the technical roadmap and promote best practice across the development lifecycle. Influence product strategy by providing technical insight to stakeholders Design and develop software based on user stories. Participate in recruitment and procurement. Person Specification We're seeking a full stack developer with the ability to develop and deploy high-quality code. The ideal candidate will have: Experience in building scalable enterprise applications using Java. Strong frontend proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue). A solid grasp of RESTful API design and relational database architecture (e.g., PostgreSQL). Proficiency in cloud-native architecture including infrastructure as code (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Terraform) Knowledge of the full development lifecycle, including CI/CD, authentication (OAuth2/OIDC), and system monitoring. Leadership capabilities, with a proven track record of mentoring junior engineers and driving technical standards. Experience utilising DevOps practices and containerisation tools (Docker/Kubernetes). A security-first mindset, with the ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities (OWASP top 10) during the design phase.

Lead Systems Developer (Eligible for SC Clearance) Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension + Progression + Gym Membership + Full Training London Are you an experienced Linux-focused developer with strong networking knowledge looking to step into a technical leadership role where you can design, build and own mission?critical systems used across global communications networks? This is a senior, hands?on role within an Enterprise technology team delivering high?availability, value?added services across satellite, mobile and terrestrial networks. You will take a lead role in system design and development, working with bespoke and open?source technologies to enhance in?house platforms and customer solutions. Working closely with senior technical leadership, you will mentor developers, shape development standards and play a key role in CI/CD, testing and code quality. This is an excellent opportunity to influence architecture, improve services at scale and work with complex, real?world infrastructure. You will be involved across the full lifecycle from requirements capture and Agile development through to deployment, documentation and supporting escalated service issues, with exposure to VoIP platforms, IP networking and global infrastructure. The Role: Lead system design and development of Linux?based software solutions Develop and maintain in?house platforms including VoIP, email, security and high?availability services Manage CI/CD pipelines, version control and Agile workflows Mentor and support Developers and Graduate Developers Work closely with product and customer?facing teams on delivery and rollout The Person: Strong experience with Linux (Debian/Ubuntu), Apache and MySQL Programming experience with Python, Bash, PHP, ReactJS and/or NodeJS Experience managing CI/CD pipelines, BitBucket and JIRA Knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, WANs and LANs Proactive, analytical and comfortable working independently or as part of a team Reference Number:BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Have you taken a career break from Software Development and are thinking about returning? The Returnship programme is intended for applicants returning from an extended career break for 18 months or more, or who is currently working outside software development, but who has previously worked as a senior software developer or in a comparable role. This returnship programme is designed for experienced software developers returning to work after an extended career break. It offers a supported route back into technical roles, recognising that returning is a transition and that confidence, working practices and tools may have changed during time away. You'll join a delivery team in either the Home Office or the Ministry of Justice, working on real digital services with structured onboarding, support, and development opportunities provided throughout the programme. (Department specific information about the Home Office and Ministry of Justice, including benefits and example services, is provided in the candidate pack.) Job description This role aligns against Software Developer from the Government Digital and Data Framework As a Senior Software Developer on the returnship programme, you will contribute to building, improving and maintaining digital services that need to be secure, reliableand user centred. You'll work in multidisciplinary teams and help promote good engineering practices. As a Senior Software Developer on the Returnship Programme you'll: Design, build and maintain secure services (APIs, systems and applications), making sound engineering decisions that balance user needs, performance, resilience and security. Work confidently with existing codebases, improving quality, structure and maintainability. Improve the stability, resilience and operability of software by identifying and addressing technical risks early. Apply modern engineering practices that support continuous delivery, including automation, testing and safe deployment patterns. Collaborate across disciplines (for example: product, design, user research, delivery) to shape solutions through discovery, development and iteration. Help your team prioritise technical work, balancing new delivery with the needs of live services. Support and develop others through coaching, mentoring and technical leadership (line management may apply depending on role placement). Note: The specific services and teams you work on will vary by department. More detailed department specific examples are included in the candidate pack linked at the bottom of the page (Home Office and Ministry of Justice sections). Person specification We're interested in people who can demonstrate all of the below essential criteria: Experience delivering large and/or complex software solutions. Experience building web applications or back end systems using a modern object oriented language, and confidence learning new languages. Experience using modern development practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, and working safely with live services. A well established approach to software quality, including clean code, maintainable design, and appropriate documentation. Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical decisions clearly. A systematic approach to problem solving and continuous improvement Interested? For full details, essential criteria and how to apply, click through to Civil Service Jobs .

Location (hybrid working - local office options available) Why this role? We're recruiting Senior Technical Architects to help shape and deliver digital services in the Legal Aid Agency , improving access to justice through smarter, more reliable technology. What you'll be working on You'll join a warm, collaborative multi disciplinary environment working with: Developers, SREs and security specialists User researchers and designers Product managers and delivery managers Content specialists and wider justice stakeholders What you'll do As a Senior Technical Architect, you will: Help create the technical vision for Legal Aid and shape the strategy and technology estate Align team structures, domain boundaries and architecture so value can flow effectively Design and assure architectures across programmes, with secure by design thinking built in Communicate complex systems clearly to technical and non technical audiences Create patterns, guardrails and guidance that support delivery teams Work with risk, assurance and cyber colleagues to ensure priorities are built into the approach Mentor, coach and help grow the architecture community (including line management and recruitment) Who this role is for This role may suit you if you have experience as a: Software engineer / cloud engineer / solutions or software architect and you can: Work across different parts of the web stack (frontend/back end/APIs/microservices/databases/event-driven patterns) Make and guide strong technical decisions by understanding context Communicate clearly and influence across a wide range of stakeholders Support teams to uphold security, quality and operational resilience Work in agile, user centred environments Navigate organisational complexity and deliver pragmatic outcomes Interested? This post gives the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to see full details, check office locations, and apply.

Location Bristol, Coventry, Darlington, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield Please note - Bristol and Nottingham currently have site controls in place. Therefore, this location option is only available to existing DfE employees already assigned to this office location. About the job Job summary These are exciting times at the Department for Education. In 2026 we'll continue to build more user-centred digital services for all our users, children, adults, and those in social care. As a senior software developer, you will be part of a team responsible for developing and supporting scalable, secure, and high-quality user-centric digital services. Working with senior colleagues, you will lead team members on the design and build of digital services and will work closely with colleagues within multidisciplinary agile teams, that focus on delivering work iteratively and at pace. You will innovate to radically transform how public services are delivered and improved. If you are successful, you will be working in The Apprenticeship Service. This is an award-winning digital service that puts employers in control of apprenticeship training, funding and recruitment. We connect thousands of employers, large and small, with apprentices and training providers so that the economy can thrive, and individuals and companies can upskill and fulfil their potential. Apprenticeships are exciting options for both apprentices and employers-learning new skills, growing talent and making sure employers have access to the right skills to thrive. We work in the Department for Education (DfE) to put employers and apprentices at the heart of apprenticeships-delivering a programme that is led by employer choice and demand, is higher quality and focused on occupational competence. To do this we deliver innovative, user-focused services that operate at scale and enable employers, apprentices, training providers and end-point assessment organisations to work together to make apprenticeships great. Job description As a Senior Software Developer, you will: Lead and provide technical support for a group of developers within a multi-disciplinary team, sometimes including line management. Develop software within the C# .NET technology stack to agreed standards. Build automated tests to support our continuous deployment processes. Create and sustain modern development standards, practices and techniques for our development community. Work with the development community to ensure we build sustainable digital products. Support the ongoing optimisation of automated integration processes. Advocate user-centric, agile approaches which focus on rapid, effective delivery of high-quality digital services. Support, coach and mentor less experienced developers and help them integrate into teams. Transform government into a modern, agile development centre by embedding practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration & delivery. Triage and lead support of software issues within projects you are familiar with. Support sharing of methods and technologies across teams, government, and the industry by participating in and organising community events. Help build and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture across the development community, growing awareness, and balance. Person specification Essential Criteria Strong practical experience of software development using C# .NET along with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Experience leading within technical teams to deliver user-focused services in an agile environment. Strong experience of good software development practices such as Test-Driven Development, CI/CD, and DevOps as well as modern development workflows, ideally using GitHub, and experience implementing software design concepts such as OOD, SOLID and design patterns. Strong experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs or other loosely coupled architectures such microservices. Strong understanding of web application security and experience applying it. Experience in sharing knowledge, coaching others, and working in a diverse and inclusive multi-disciplinary team.

SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER BARNSLEY UP TO £50,000 + GREAT CULTURE + BENEFITS The Opportunity: You'll be joining as an experienced developer, working on live systems, handling sensitive data, maintaining reliable workflows, and making sure the software does what users need it to do without getting in the way. This isn't a role where you just pick up tickets and move on. You'll be expected to think about how the system hangs together, improve existing code, and help keep things stable as changes are made. What We're Looking For Solid experience working with PHP at a mid or senior level Strong JavaScript skills, including working with APIs Good knowledge of MariaDB/MySQL, including database structure and performance Experience with AWS (e.g. hosting, deployments, or working with cloud-based services) Experience working on live systems, especially where data sensitivity matters Understanding of secure coding and data protection Able to work independently and make sensible technical decisions Experience dealing with older or existing codebases What You'll Be Doing Building and maintaining applications using PHP Developing front-end features with JavaScript to keep workflows simple and intuitive Managing and improving databases (MariaDB/MySQL), making sure data is accurate and performs well Keeping systems secure, stable, and easy to audit Investigating and fixing issues in live environments without causing disruption Writing clean, readable code that others can easily work with Getting involved in code reviews and general improvements Supporting less experienced developers when needed By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

Pay up to £80,664, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and a strong focus on work-life balance. Are you a Senior Java Engineer who wants to solve complex problems at true national scale - and see the real world impact of your work every day? Join DWP Digital's Engineering team within Digital Payments Services, where you'll help design, build and run highly resilient, high volume payment systems which support 22 million citizens and process over £230bn every year. These services sit at the heart of the UK's welfare system and are critical to making sure people are paid the right amount, at the right time, into the right bank account. This is a senior role with real influence. You'll lead by example within multidisciplinary agile teams, shaping technical direction, embedding great engineering practices, and mentoring other engineers. Alongside hands on Java development, you'll focus on building services that are secure, scalable and operationally excellent - improving outcomes for millions of users while contributing to one of the largest digital transformations in Europe The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Strong, hands on experience designing and building modern software using Java, following established design principles and patterns at scale Practical experience using Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) to create well tested, reliable software Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working within microservice architectures Confidence working in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, including deploying and running production services Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases (for example Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB) Ability to build and maintain robust automated test suites that support continuous integration and deployment Experience leading or mentoring engineers within multidisciplinary agile teams, setting standards, supporting delivery, and creating an inclusive, collaborative team culture You and your role As a Senior Java Software Engineer in Digital Payments Services, you'll design, build and operate software that underpins some of the most critical payment systems in the UK. These services must be highly available, secure and resilient - because millions of people rely on them every day. You'll work within agile, multidisciplinary teams, working closely with product managers, delivery colleagues, testers and architects to deliver high quality digital services. You'll not only write and review code, but also influence how services are designed, built, tested and supported in live operation. You'll take ownership of the stability and resilience of the systems you work on, using monitoring, alerting and continuous improvement to ensure services perform reliably at scale. This is also a leadership role. You'll coach and mentor other engineers, promote modern engineering practices, and help shape technical direction both within your team and across the wider engineering community. You'll be someone who values collaboration over hierarchy, enjoys solving complex problems, and cares deeply about building technology that genuinely makes a difference. If you're motivated by large scale engineering challenges, want to work with modern Java and cloud technologies, and are excited by the opportunity to improve essential public services, this is the role for you. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in our brilliant digital hub in Newcastle upon Tyne Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £80,664. That's £68,205 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £12,459 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test: completed remotely Interview: a face to face assessment centre. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role We are hiring a AI Engineering Product Manager for our Multi-Tech Agentic Engineering team to lead the technical direction, engineering discipline and delivery velocity of IAG's next generation of agentic AI products. This is a hands-on senior technical leadership role. You must have real experience leading teams that build production-grade AI agents, not just theoretical experiments or hackathon projects. You will be the technical authority across agent frameworks, orchestration patterns, memory design and guardrails. You will report to the Group Head of Technology and work within the product oversight of the Group Head of Cognitive Automation. You will shape how we build, scale and operate a multi-vendor agent ecosystem across OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft Azure, LangGraph, AutoGen and other emerging frameworks. You will also lead in a matrix environment, working across multiple airlines, central teams, external partners and offshore/nearshore engineering units. You must be comfortable directing both internal engineering teams and partner-led delivery teams, maintaining consistent quality and velocity across all. Your responsibilities What You Will Lead Technical Ownership Set the technical strategy for IAG's agentic architecture, including orchestration patterns, tool integration, memory, evaluation and runtime governance. Create and drive adoption of reusable agent components that accelerate delivery across all operating companies. Make sound architecture decisions on model selection, GraphRAG, RAG optimisation, LangGraph patterns and model cost modelling. Agentic Engineering Leadership Lead and mentor a small multi-disciplinary technical team building enterprise-grade AI agents integrated with complex airline systems, working across London and Barcelona Drive a culture of excellence by developing talent, managing performance rigorously and shaping a team that delivers at elite level Provide engineering leadership across internal teams and external technology partners, ensuring consistency of standards and delivery quality. Establish technical best practices for OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, LangGraph, AutoGen and other agent frameworks. Implement strong engineering discipline, including observability, safety, automated evaluation, behavioural testing and continuous improvement. Matrix and Partner Leadership Operate effectively in a matrix environment spanning Group, OpCos, cloud, data and security teams. Coordinate and influence multiple delivery streams to ensure alignment, technical coherence and consistent engineering standards. Manage and guide external partners, ensuring work meets IAG's quality, cost and velocity expectations. Platform and Architecture Leadership Shape the Group's lightweight GenAI abstraction layer, enabling fast, predictable and secure route-to-live. Own agile technical governance with auditable decisions, clear architecture documentation and rapid escalation of risks. Maintain a sharp external radar on AI evolution and benchmark vendor capabilities, reliability and cost. Product and Delivery Impact Work with product leads to ensure technical designs deliver genuine, measurable EBIT impact. Identify quick-start approaches that left-shift value during discovery. Build a developer experience that encourages rapid adoption of AI components across the Group. Stakeholder Influence Build strong relationships across all airlines and influence at CDIO-1 level. Represent the AI engineering strategy to the Group CTO, CDAO, CISO and cloud/data platform leaders. Support Group-wide AI upskilling through contributions to the AI Academy curriculum. Your skills, experience and qualifications Qualifications, Experience and Qualities 15+ years of engineering leadership with proven experience delivering complex software systems at scale. Direct experience architecting and delivering production AI agents with measurable business impact. Deep technical command of the OpenAI ecosystem, including model orchestration, tool calling, evaluation and runtime optimisation. Strong experience with Anthropic, Azure OpenAI and at least one other agent framework such as LangGraph or AutoGen. Proven ability to lead both internal engineering teams and external partner teams to consistent, high-quality outcomes. Strong track record operating in a matrix environment, influencing without direct authority and aligning diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to integrate LLM-based agents with enterprise systems, APIs, RPA, orchestration platforms and internal tools. Strong grounding in DevSecOps, cloud-native architecture, observability and CI/CD. Ability to translate complex technical considerations into simple, concise narratives for senior executives. Evidence of succeeding in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-stakes environments. Ability to travel internally (within Europe) on a weekly basis, where required, to work with the team and stakeholders. Nice-to-haves Airline or travel industry experience. Experience building reusable platform components adopted across multiple business units. Experience with model hosting, fine-tuning, distillation or model evaluation frameworks. Experience with globally distributed teams and multi-vendor delivery ecosystems. You are likely a great fit if you Thrive at the intersection of architecture, engineering craft and delivery. Cut through fog quickly and favour practical, high-value solutions. Stay ahead of AI evolution and separate hype from substance instantly. Inspire and challenge senior engineers while maintaining strong engineering discipline. Communicate with clarity, confidence and zero waffle. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER BARNSLEY UP TO £50,000 + GREAT CULTURE + BENEFITS The Opportunity: You'll be joining as an experienced developer, working on live systems, handling sensitive data, maintaining reliable workflows, and making sure the software does what users need it to do without getting in the way. This isn't a role where you just pick up tickets and move on. You'll be expected to think about how the system hangs together, improve existing code, and help keep things stable as changes are made. What We're Looking For Solid experience working with PHP at a mid or senior level Strong JavaScript skills, including working with APIs Good knowledge of MariaDB/MySQL, including database structure and performance Experience with AWS (e.g. hosting, deployments, or working with cloud-based services) Experience working on live systems, especially where data sensitivity matters Understanding of secure coding and data protection Able to work independently and make sensible technical decisions Experience dealing with older or existing codebases What You'll Be Doing Building and maintaining applications using PHP Developing front-end features with JavaScript to keep workflows simple and intuitive Managing and improving databases (MariaDB/MySQL), making sure data is accurate and performs well Keeping systems secure, stable, and easy to audit Investigating and fixing issues in live environments without causing disruption Writing clean, readable code that others can easily work with Getting involved in code reviews and general improvements Supporting less experienced developers when needed By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

Senior Software Developer Why? Lead a Greenfield web and mobile project Tech - Python, Ruby on Rails, React, Next, React Native, AWS We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who wants more than just an average dev job. You'll own features end-to-end, working closely with product owners, shaping architecture, and mentoring others while working with a modern, cloud-native stack. Great engineering is a team sport. Beyond strong technical skills, we're looking for someone who communicates openly, collaborates naturally, and helps create an environment where everyone can do their best work. You'll join a product-focused engineering team where your ideas matter, your code ships fast, and your work has real business impact. Senior Software Developer Responsibilities Own features from concept to production; collaborate and co-own product and design to shape solutions Translate product strategy into technical and architectural solutions Actively communication with stakeholders to support product roadmaps Build and scale modern web and mobile applications Lead engineers on this project and help grow a strong culture Senior Software Developer Requirements Full-stack development experience Python or Ruby on Rails + React/Next.js or React Native) Prior experience liaising with product teams and business stakeholders Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and automated testing Ability to design and deliver complex features from scratch and communicate them to non-technical stakeholders Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail For more information, please contact Katie at Matched Group. Senior Software Engineer / Senior Software Developer / Ruby-on-Rails / Python

Senior Software Test & Validation Engineer Southeast Kent £competitive, negotiable + generous bens Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE. VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED. This is a senior-level role within a growing technology company working on complex, safety-focused engineered products. With strong investment across engineering, this is the ideal time to join and shape how software testing is delivered across the organisation. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Software Test Strategy & Process Ownership Building and maintaining structured test environments for embedded and application software Creating validation & verification processes aligned to both new and evolving product requirements Translating requirements into clear test plans and acceptance criteria Ensuring full traceability and adherence to internal quality processes Hands-On Testing & Analysis Testing firmware and software written in C, C++, C#/.NET Verifying changes, documenting results, raising issues and driving resolution Supporting analysis of defects and root-cause investigations Working closely with software developers to improve code robustness Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Working within Agile-style teams - participating in planning, stand-ups, retrospectives Collaborating with electronics, mechanical and systems teams on integrated product testing Acting as a reference point for testing methods, tools and best practice Supporting customer troubleshooting relating to software/system behaviour SKILLS & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Education & experience Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related technical field Strong, proven experience delivering software/firmware validation in industry Technical capability Skilled across test design for C, C++, C# and .NET environments Experience with testing firmware on embedded hardware platforms Familiarity with tools such as Visual Studio, LabVIEW or similar test systems Understanding of structured methodologies, documentation and version control systems Exposure to safety-critical or high-reliability systems beneficial Ability to read schematics and understand electronics at a functional level Mindset & behaviour Highly organised, systematic approach Strong communicator, able to influence teams and improve processes Detail-focused, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving WHY THIS COMPANY? High value engineering investment and expanding teams Very stable workforce and modern leadership Opportunity to own and shape the entire test approach - brand new role Strong engineering structure and excellent cross-team collaboration Competitive salary which is negotiable based on experience as well as a generous benefits package WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! APPLY ONLINE NOW - INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY! This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialists at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry-level or executive, our team of experienced recruitment specialists can help you advance your career. We are Kent's leading independent consultancy, proud to deliver exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on and METPERM Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history.

Python Software Developer Permanent Hybrid Python AI BPSS We are looking for Software Developers with strong Python and AI experience to work at an early stage alongside enterprise architects and senior engineers. You will help research, design and prototype the foundations of a new service, with particular emphasis on automation, integration and intelligent workflows click apply for full job details

Senior C++ Software Developer Location: Wellington, Somerset; Cribbs Causeway, Bristol; or Milton Keynes Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid A new exciting permanent Senior C++ Software Developer to join an innovative Research and Development team. This role offers the opportunity to work on core customer-facing and internal applications, contributing significantly to our modernisation strategy click apply for full job details

Technical Lead - Northampton (On-site) - £75k (DOE) We have partnered exclusively with a Northampton based client who are currently looking to grow their team with a Technical Lead. This is a hands-on technical role, which will be focused on leading key projects, making architectural decisions, managing integrations, and improving product development. A key part of the role is to actively drive the adoption of AI across the entire software development lifecycle. For this reason, you are expected to have experience using AI-powered coding assistants, and AI-development tools. You will be working closely with developers, senior stakeholders, and product teams to ensure secure, and scalable delivery of their internal systems, and customer facing products. Key responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Delivery: Provide strategic and technical leadership across the Software Development team, ensuring the successful deliver of high-quality software and services. Architecture & Technical Strategy: Define and evolve the technical architecture to ensure the platform remains scalable, maintainable, and resilient. Infrastructure, Platform & Reliability: Oversee the reliability, performance, and scalability of the company's infrastructure and systems. AI Innovation & Technology Adoption: Drive the exploration and responsible adoption of AI and emerging technologies. Integrations & Platform Ecosystem: Support the development of reliable integrations and scalable platform capabilities. Technical Skills: C# / .NET Microsoft SQL Server CI/CD pipelines Docker Angular RabbitMQ AI Development Tools Nice to have: Redis MongoDB REST API Design Azure Unit Testing Frameworks Benefits Package: Competitive base salary - £65k - £75k (DOE) Career Progression Flexi-Hours Onsite parking Exciting, and unique projects If you are a Technical Lead / Lead Developer who's experienced with the technologies listed above, and you are looking to join a growing company offering a great benefits package, as well as clear progression into technical management, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Please apply now to be immediately considered. Many thanks, Elliot Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.