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Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: The Head of Software Engineering is the focal point for software engineering capability within BlueBear a Saab company and is accountable for the performance, development and growth of the Software Engineering function. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of software solutions across research, product development and customer programmes, encompassing mission systems, embedded software, autonomy-enabling technologies, DevOps capabilities and supporting engineering infrastructure. The role will provide strategic, technical and people leadership to ensure the business develops and delivers high-quality, innovative and secure software systems. Working closely with Engineering, Product, Programme and Saab stakeholders, the role is responsible for defining software strategy, developing engineering capability, improving engineering maturity and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Software Engineering function to ensure successful delivery of projects and products to agreed cost, schedule, quality and performance targets. Define and execute the Software Engineering strategy in alignment with business objectives and future product roadmaps. Provide leadership, governance and technical direction across all software engineering activities. Support the definition and execution of the organisation's long-term technical vision. Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the engineering organisation. Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends and software engineering best practices. Engineering Capability & Delivery: Oversee software development activities across R&D programmes, product development and customer-funded projects. Ensure effective planning, prioritisation and utilisation of software engineering resources. Establish and maintain software engineering metrics and performance indicators. Lead software delivery reviews and ensure effective management of technical risks, dependencies and issues. Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Technical Leads to achieve successful project outcomes. Support software-related customer demonstrations, trials and technical reviews. Architecture, Quality & Engineering Excellence: Establish and maintain software engineering standards, processes and governance. Ensure appropriate architectural oversight across software products and technology platforms. Champion best practices in software design, testing, configuration management and release management. Drive continuous improvement in software quality, reliability, safety and security. Promote the adoption of automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps and modern software development practices. Manage technical debt and ensure long-term maintainability of software products and frameworks. People Leadership: Lead, coach, mentor and develop the Software Engineering team and individuals technical growth. Build organisational capability through recruitment, succession planning and skills development. Conduct performance management, objective setting and career development activities. Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. Work closely with HR to ensure effective workforce planning and talent management. DevOps & Engineering Infrastructure: Ensure the software organisation has effective tooling, development environments and engineering infrastructure. Support continual improvement of source control, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, test automation and deployment processes. Oversee software development tooling, licensing and open-source governance. Drive improvements in developer productivity, engineering efficiency and operational resilience. Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement: Support business development activities through technical leadership, customer engagement and bid support. Contribute to proposal development, technical strategy and solution definition activities. Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners. Identify opportunities across Saab and external organisations that can expand BlueBear's software capability and business opportunities. Represent the Software Engineering function at internal and external reviews, workshops and technical forums. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: The Head of Software Engineering is the focal point for software engineering capability within BlueBear a Saab company and is accountable for the performance, development and growth of the Software Engineering function. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of software solutions across research, product development and customer programmes, encompassing mission systems, embedded software, autonomy-enabling technologies, DevOps capabilities and supporting engineering infrastructure. Working closely with Engineering, Product, Programme and Saab stakeholders, the role is responsible for defining software strategy, developing engineering capability, improving engineering maturity and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Software Engineering function to ensure successful delivery of projects and products to agreed cost, schedule, quality and performance targets. Define and execute the Software Engineering strategy in alignment with business objectives and future product roadmaps. Provide leadership, governance and technical direction across all software engineering activities. Support the definition and execution of the organisation's long-term technical vision. Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the engineering organisation. Engineering Capability & Delivery: Oversee software development activities across R&D programmes, product development and customer-funded projects. Ensure effective planning, prioritisation and utilisation of software engineering resources. Establish and maintain software engineering metrics and performance indicators. Lead software delivery reviews and ensure effective management of technical risks, dependencies and issues. Support software-related customer demonstrations, trials and technical reviews. Architecture, Quality & Engineering Excellence: Establish and maintain software engineering standards, processes and governance. Ensure appropriate architectural oversight across software products and technology platforms. Champion best practices in software design, testing, configuration management and release management. Drive continuous improvement in software quality, reliability, safety and security. Promote the adoption of automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps and modern software development practices. Manage technical debt and ensure long-term maintainability of software products and frameworks. People Leadership: Lead, coach, mentor and develop the Software Engineering team and individuals technical growth. Build organisational capability through recruitment, succession planning and skills development. Conduct performance management, objective setting and career development activities. Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. DevOps & Engineering Infrastructure: Ensure the software organisation has effective tooling, development environments and engineering infrastructure. Support continual improvement of source control, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, test automation and deployment processes. Oversee software development tooling, licensing and open-source governance. Drive improvements in developer productivity, engineering efficiency and operational resilience. Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement: Support business development activities through technical leadership, customer engagement and bid support. Contribute to proposal development, technical strategy and solution definition activities. Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners. Identify opportunities across Saab and external organisations that can expand BlueBear's software capability and business opportunities. Represent the Software Engineering function at internal and external reviews, workshops and technical forums. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Associate Consultant - Secure Cloud / GCP / GDC DevSecOps Join RT Consulting's Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. RT are a member of the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance, bringing government, industry, and academia together to improve digital sustainability outcomes for the UK government and its supply chain We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the 'customer friend' and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We deploy consultants who ensure alignment with Government policy, stakeholder expectations, and long-term impact goals. We specialise in the delivery of Cloud & Digital Infrastructure services , including multi-cloud engineering (AWS, Azure, GCP), secure cloud platforms, DevSecOps and automation, Site Reliability Engineering, digital workplace technologies, and resilient, scalable infrastructure operations across complex and regulated environments. Your Invitation: We invite you to join our Cloud & Digital Infrastructure consulting team , where we can align you to current and upcoming demand across cloud engineering, secure platform engineering, DevSecOps/SRE, and modern infrastructure transformation. We are particularly building capability in: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) / air-gapped deployments Secure-by-design cloud engineering for Defence and high-assurance environments Kubernetes, containerisation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) This includes supporting surge activity for our defence partners delivering secure cloud services into secure environments. Engagement expectations Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work and our significant defence portfolio, a minimum of active SC clearance is required. DV-cleared professionals are also in high demand for secure, air-gapped GDC programmes. Working pattern: Projects typically require 2-3 days per week on-site at Southwest client locations including, Corsham & Bristol, with hybrid flexibility where permitted. Fees: Rates are aligned to engagement scope and seniority. What you'll get You join a community of specialists across Defence, Government, Policing and wider Public Sector programmes, where knowledge sharing, peer support and professional connection are part of the culture. Priority access to new consultancy opportunities, including secure GCP/GDC, DevSecOps and platform engineering workstreams. Dedicated relationship support, Ongoing contact with a Relationship Manager who provides guidance, check-ins and forward planning to help minimise gaps between assignments. An invitation to Society events, meetups and community touchpoints, we aim to ensure you feel supported, valued and engaged throughout your consultancy journey. A consultancy environment that reflects our Group Values - Integrity & Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, High Performance, Innovation, Agility, Client Centricity & People Focused. Who you are An experienced Cloud / Platform Engineering professional with capability in one or more of the following: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) DevOps, DevSecOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Platform Engineering and secure cloud design Kubernetes and container platforms (GKE / secure clusters) Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) Secure cloud operations (IAM, RBAC, networking, secrets management) You are comfortable working within secure, regulated environments and collaborating directly with users and stakeholders to deliver cloud capability at pace. You will need to be well versed in the direction of travel from Government, focused on digital transformation to enhance public services, improve efficiency, and meet the evolving expectations of its citizens. This shift involves modernising outdated systems, leveraging data effectively, and adopting new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). The goal is a more agile, responsive, and citizen-centric government. You are comfortable operating in high-assurance, regulated environments, capable of working independently within secure delivery teams, and adept at designing, deploying and maintaining secure, modern cloud platforms. How to express interest Contact us to arrange a confidential conversation.

DevOps Engineer - eDV Cleared - Up to £100,000 Oscar Technology are working with a leading consultancy focused on delivering highly secure IT Infrastructure and Networks for government and defence organisations across the UK. Despite their successes to date, they have plenty of ambitious goals to achieve in the coming years, with the team expected to grow exponentially in coming months. Now is the time to join. Due to the nature of the role, an active UK C DV Clearance is required for eligibility. Your day-to-day will consist of: Gathering and analysing statistics from operating systems and applications regarding performance tuning and error searching. Strong Kubernetes exposure Troubleshooting and providing solutions for technical issues across the stack. Be a part of system design consultation, platform management and capacity planning. Using well-defined service level objectives to balance feature development speed and reliability. Ensure compliance with GIT Policies Manage and optimise AWS Cloud Infrastructure Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and resilient solutions, including Terraform modules and Kubernetes configurations, to support evolving business needs. Optimize deployment processes through automated CI/CD pipelines Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related discipline. Prior experience in a DevOps Engineer role using Azure OR AWS, (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, CloudFormation) Experience with IaC such as Terraform. A background in containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge with CI/CID pipelines and tools. Experience with monitoring and observability tools, including Grafana, Prometheus or Loki. DevOps Engineer - eDV Cleared - Up to £100,000 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.

Electrical Engineer Location: Portsmouth / Hybrid Salary: Competitive + benefits The Opportunity We're working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivering design and build solutions across the UK and internationally. This business operates in highly regulated and secure environments , supporting projects across sectors such as defence, infrastructure, and government estates. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an Electrical Engineer to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on technically complex, high-impact projects where safety, compliance, and resilience are critical. The Role You will play a key role in delivering electrical building services design across the full project lifecycle - from initial concept and feasibility through to detailed design, installation, and commissioning. Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, you'll gain exposure to projects that require innovative thinking and a high level of technical assurance . Key Responsibilities Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and associated infrastructure Produce technical drawings, specifications, and calculations Support projects from concept through to completion Carry out site surveys and contribute to feasibility studies Work closely with internal teams across multiple disciplines Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g. BS7671) Liaise with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders Support testing, commissioning, and project handover About You Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Experience in electrical design within a consultancy or design & build environment Strong understanding of building services systems Familiarity with UK standards and regulations Excellent communication and teamwork skills Desirable Experience Experience working in regulated sectors (e.g. defence, infrastructure, government) Exposure to BIM or coordinated design environments Understanding of full project lifecycle delivery Security clearance or eligibility for clearance (advantageous) What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Clear career progression within a growing consultancy Opportunity to work on complex, secure, and high-value projects Supportive and collaborative team environment Why Apply? This is a chance to join a consultancy that delivers end-to-end engineering solutions on projects where precision, reliability, and innovation are essential. You'll gain exposure to unique, technically challenging work that you won't typically find in standard building services roles. Apply now or reach out to Roberto Sartori on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

70k- 90k Full-time role Hybrid (2-3 days a week onsite in Portsmouth) Eligibility to go through Security Check (SC) clearance Ready to build, scale and secure modern cloud platforms? Do you want to work for a company who genuinely has an amazing, inclusive and welcoming culture with an amazing team around you? SR2 is helping one of our clients to hire multiple DevOps Engineers who will help shape resilient infrastructure and empower teams to deliver at pace. You'll work across cloud and platform environments, building scalable infrastructure, streamlining delivery pipelines, and supporting teams to own services end-to-end. Expect a hands-on role where you'll drive best practices in automation, reliability, and performance. This will be working within a secure government environment; as such, candidates must either have, or be willing to go through, SC clearance. Requirements: Proven experience in a DevOps, Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering role within complex environments Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or hybrid) Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines Experience working in secure or regulated environments (e.g. government, defence, or financial services) Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) -Terraform preferred Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS) Linux and scripting experience (Bash/Shell) Why join. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team working on meaningful, complex systems. There's plenty of opportunity to influence how things are built, improve engineering practices, and make a real impact. If you want to build reliable systems, work with modern tooling, and be part of a team that values quality and collaboration, this could be a great fit. Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next step

Our client, a prominent entity within the Defence & Security sector, is currently searching for a dedicated and skilled DevOps Systems Engineer (Systems Solutions Engineer) to join their team in Wiltshire. This is more than a job - it's a mission. You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, contributing to the vision of designing, delivering, and transforming collective training for the UK forces. Key Responsibilities: Designing, deploying, and supporting integrated system and application solutions across physical, virtual, and cloud environments through CI/CD pipelines Translating operational and technical requirements into implementable system architectures and solution designs Supporting the deployment, configuration, and integration of systems and applications within development and operational environments Ensuring system solutions meet performance, reliability, security, and interoperability requirements across platforms and environments Acting as the technical liaison between engineering teams and supply chain partners Reviewing technical proposals and assisting with integration planning Coordinating with engineering and supply chain teams to ensure delivered components and systems meet required technical and operational specifications Supporting system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure successful deployment and operational readiness Collaborating with cross-functional teams including software engineers, network engineers, architects, and programme teams Integrating third-party technologies and vendor solutions into the broader systems architecture Developing and maintaining technical documentation Maintaining awareness of emerging technologies and tools Job Requirements: We are looking for individuals who have a mission focus and the enthusiasm and drive to 'get things done'. You should be able to collaborate effectively with defence organisations. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience: Engineering background with a degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience Proven experience designing, deploying, and supporting integrated systems and application solutions across hybrid environments (cloud and on-premise) Strong understanding of systems integration principles across software, infrastructure, and networking layers Ability to translate operational and technical requirements into practical system architectures and deployment plans Experience supporting technical deployments within structured delivery environments (e.g. Agile or SAFe) Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with experience diagnosing complex system issues Understanding of system security principles and governance requirements Experience designing and deploying containerised solutions using orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (e.g. GitHub, ArgoCD, Helm, Maven, SonarQube, Quay or equivalent) Experience using monitoring and observability platforms (e.g. Prometheus, Fluentd, ELK stack, Grafana) Experience integrating and supporting database solutions (e.g. MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MSSQL) Experience deploying and operating systems within cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS Experience supporting system testing, validation, and troubleshooting during deployment and operational phases Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience working with Red Hat OpenShift and Ceph storage platforms Programming experience (e.g. Python, JavaScript) Experience working with event streaming and data pipeline technologies (e.g. Kafka, Apache NiFi, Apache Spark) Experience delivering multi-system integration projects within defence, government, or highly regulated environments Experience implementing and configuring training simulation technologies across Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) environments Experience working with external suppliers and vendors to deliver integrated technical solutions Experience supporting procurement or supply chain teams by translating technical specifications and integration requirements Understanding of interoperability standards or integration frameworks used within enterprise or defence systems Benefits: Competitive salaries 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, with an option to buy and sell up to 5 days Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Company bonus scheme (discretionary) 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension Flexible Benefits scheme including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role) Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade) Work Culture: 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role or job requirement Early finish on Fridays, starting the weekend at 1.30pm Remote, hybrid, and site-based working opportunities A flexible working culture that is output focussed Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year If you are a capable and committed DevOps Systems Engineer (Systems Solutions Engineer) looking for a new opportunity to develop your career within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Wiltshire.