40 jobs found in Cheltenham

Cloud Platform Engineer - AI & National Security Programme Location: On site in Cheltenham Duration: 12 months initially Clearance: You must be a UK Sole National & hold active SC clearance The Opportunity We are seeking talented Cloud Platform Engineers to join a cutting edge programme supporting a UK Intelligence Community customer in the Cheltenham area. This is not traditional defence IT or routine support work. Instead, you'll be part of a forward thinking environment focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, and modern cloud-native technologies. What You'll Be Doing As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will: Design, build, automate and maintain cloud-native platforms and infrastructure Enable Data Science and Software Engineering teams to develop and deploy solutions at scale Work with modern tooling including: AWS Terraform Kubernetes Helm Support rapid delivery of innovative solutions in a mission-critical environment The...

Software Engineer (Python / React) 📍 Cheltenham Area - on site Contract: Inside IR35, 12 months+ The Opportunity We are seeking talented Software Engineers to join a cutting-edge programme supporting UK Intelligence customers. These roles focus on building modern, cloud-native applications and services that enable the operational use of AI and data-driven capabilities. While detailed job specifications are still being finalised, the mission, technology stack, and innovation culture make this a highly compelling opportunity. What You'll Be Doing As a Software Engineer, you will: Develop user-facing applications, APIs, and backend services Build solutions using technologies such as: Python FastAPI React Enable the integration and operational use of AI and data-driven capabilities Contribute to scalable, cloud-native application developmentYour work is expected to span across: Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Natural Language Processing (NLP) Cloud-native...

Project Manager - Finance Systems Implementation Location: Glocuestershire Working Pattern: One day per week in the office Pay: Daily Rate (Negotiable) Duration: 6 Months Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a major finance systems transformation programme. This role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end implementation of a suite of finance systems, working closely with finance stakeholders, business teams, and external software suppliers to ensure a smooth transition from project initiation through to post-implementation support and project closure. The successful candidate will bring strong project management expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and experience delivering complex finance systems implementations, upgrades, or ERP projects. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery Lead and coordinate the implementation of finance systems, ensuring delivery across all project...

Data Scientist | Outside IR35 | 6 Months | £400 - £450 | Hybrid We’re recruiting for an experienced Data Scientist to join a high-impact public sector project based in Swindon. This is an exciting opportunity to work on data-driven initiatives that support critical services and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Develop and deploy machine learning and AI models to solve complex business problems Analyse large datasets to generate actionable insights Collaborate with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams Build and maintain data pipelines and predictive models Present findings clearly to support strategic decisionsKey Requirements Proven experience working as a Data Scientist within the public sector Strong expertise in AI and machine learning techniques Proficiency in Python/R and relevant data science libraries Experience with data manipulation, modelling, and visualisation Strong communication skills and ability to translate data into insightsDesirable...

Business Intelligence / Data Engineer (AWS / AI Exposure) Swindon or London - Hybrid (Once per month onsite) £530 PD – Inside IR 35 – 3 months (likely extension) – Start ASAP.   Our trusted client, that operates within the public sector and helps millions of people in the UK with funding investment is seeking an experienced Business Intelligence Engineer / AWS Data Engineer to support the development of a modern data platform and contribute to emerging AI-driven initiatives (ML).   This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation investing heavily in its data platform and future AI capabilities, with the successful candidate playing a key role in shaping both current Business Intelligence delivery and next-generation data solutions.   This role will suit someone with a strong foundation in AWS data engineering and Business Intelligence, alongside practical exposure to AI/ML concepts or tools.    Role and Responsibilities: Data Engineering: Design, build and optimise data...

Database Administrator | Inside IR35 £550 - £620 | Swindon | Hybrid | PostgreSQL We’re looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support a critical platform within a high-performing environment, who is a expert in PostgreSQL. This role is a hybrid role based off 2 working days a month in the Swindon office. This role is focused on optimisation, stability, and performance—working hands-on to ensure the database environment is running efficiently, reliably, and at scale. Key Responsibilities Optimise and tune PostgreSQL databases to improve performance and reliability Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues and query bottlenecks Monitor database health, performance, and availability Ensure platform stability through proactive maintenance and improvements Analyse and optimise SQL queries, indexing strategies, and execution plans Support incident resolution and provide root cause analysis Implement best practices across database operations and...

Hays are now looking for a Databricks Consultant / SME for one of our local clients: Flexible rate - Outside IR35 1 day a week in Swindon, the rest is WFH Initial 6 month contract (extensions likely) We're seeking a highly experienced Databricks specialist who can confidently navigate the platform end-to-end, including leading migrations from legacy setups using DBFS-mounted tables and Hive Metastore. You'll bring strong AWS knowledge, hands-on experience working with S3 via Python, a solid understanding of data storage formats, and practical Python development expertise. What you'll be doing Lead the migration of Databricks assets (notebooks, jobs, clusters) from DBFS to Unity Catalog Define and implement a scalable, standardised migration approach across teams Support teams with ad-hoc Databricks issues related to migration and platform usage Optimise the Databricks environment for structure, access, and governance Automate infrastructure and deployments using Terraform and/or...

As a Programme Manager for the Families First Reforms your responsibilities will include the coordination of workstreams projects associated with the programme, managing risks, issues and interdependencies and ensuring that any significant risks and issues are escalated to the Senior Responsible Officer. This will involve supporting meetings and governance of the programme and working with officers across the council to motivate transformation and change. Maintaining good communications and relations is essential and will require the post holder to provide project updates and advice to the SRO at regular intervals. The post holder will support the delivery and management of Children’s Services Families First Programme aligning closely with the council’s Transformation Programme. which will involve working closely with other Directorates. You must have a proven track record of delivering and supporting complex programmes and be able to demonstrate the use of robust project...

SCC Database Manager 6 Month Contract   Certain Advantage is hiring for a SCC Database Manager based in Chippenham.   The SCC Database Manager role involves overseeing database maintenance and updates within a spacecraft operation or similar mission-critical systems environment.   Your responsibilities: Perform database maintenance and update activities Implement database changes as requested through change management procedures Release new databases on system Maintain database change control documentation Perform routine data and software backup and archiving activities Perform routine system maintenance and housekeeping activities to ensure optimum performance Diagnose and rectify system failures Re-start subsystems to recover from failures Support the Software Manager in system, software and database configuration management activities.  The individual Oracle database administration RHEL Solaris Windows 2012 Windows 2022 Windows 10  Does this sound like your next career...

Job Title: Suspension Axle Concept Design Engineer – (phone number removed) Location: Warwickshire Duties: Reporting to the Axle Function & Integration Chapter Leader, this role requires an individual to support the delivery of the design of the suspension/axle concept and associated CAD geometry to meet the agreed timing for multiple nameplates off a platform. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities * Support the development of the Axle CAD concept and integration of corner modules and axle links into subframes and rest of vehicle for all vehicles across a platform * Respond to work requests and follow technical direction, methods and processes provided by the Solution Architect, in order to complete programme deliverables * Create suspension layout studies and check packaging including consideration of kinematics, dynamic envelopes (e.g. wheel envelope), compliances, tuning and component variability * Generate suspension hard point datasheets for release, plus...

IT Programme Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for an IT Programme Manager based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for an IT Programme manager —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Delivery of an enterprise IT system that delivers all artefacts required for Regulation 154 Compliance Requirements development (customer, functional & software) Customer Testing Production Deployment & In-Service Support Management of the software development plan with computer programmersThe...

Senior Data Engineer Hybrid: 3 days in office, Warwick Duration: 6-Month Contract Rate: £450/day (Inside IR35) A leading organization is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their cloud data platform team on a hybrid basis (3 days in office, Warwick). This is a 6-month contracting role offering competitive daily rates and the opportunity to contribute to a modern, cloud-native data platform. The Role You will be responsible for driving the design and implementation of scalable, high-performing data architectures and pipelines. Working with the Interconnectors Data Platform (ICDP), you will provide both technical leadership and hands-on development, supporting the transition to modern Azure-based ingestion patterns and Medallion Architecture. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures and layered models (Bronze/Silver/Gold). * Develop robust, secure, and observable ingestion and transformation pipelines using Azure-based...

Position Title: Software and Systems Test Coordination Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Gaydon Based in West Midlands £35.80 per hour (Inside IR35) *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK* Duties: This role (Software and systems test coordination engineer) is responsible for overseeing the overall testing status of the EVA25 programs. While the role demands a high level of technical understanding, it is not hands-on testing role. The successful candidate will ensure consistent adherence to established processes, effective utilisation of issue management tools and clear and transparent reporting to senior stakeholders.​ Key aspects of this role involves the ability to drive and prioritise actions and process changes based on clear KPIs around testing management with stakeholders across the company. Strong skills in developing metrics, dashboards and professional presentations are...

Position Title: Integration Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Gaydon Based in West Midlands £35.80 per hour (Inside IR35) *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK* Duties: This role is to lead the diagnosis of software and systems issues in the development phase of automotive vehicle platforms. The successful candidate will be part of the Central Systems Integration team. CSI have the key responsibility of planning and coordinating delivery of software from multiple ECUs which when combined deliver the features and systems of the vehicle under development. This particular role within CSI will focus on issues resolution, specifically understanding root cause and assisting with resolution of systems and software issues within the vehicle. They will engage directly with complex issues to aid with data gathering, defining the problem, analysing the data with the intent to understand which team...

Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Data Analytics - Software and Systems Defects Duration: Contract Location: Gaydon Duties: This role (data analytics - Software and Systems testing) is focused on ensuring the integrity, consistency, and usability of software and systems testing data across all domains created in JIRA/X-Ray and visualised in Tableau. This role bridges the gap between engineering, testing, and development teams by analysing the complex datasets, resolving tooling issues, and preparing high-quality data for decision-making and reporting. ​ Identify patterns, anomalies, and insights to support engineering and quality teams. Skills: Ability to support project planning with data-driven insights. Ability to create transparent weekly Senior-Management Reporting Ability to interact with key engineering stakeholders to ensure metrics are aligned and correct Ability to interpret the data to determine the key messages that should be shared....

Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Data Analytics - Software and Systems Defects Duration: Contract Location: Gaydon Duties: This role (data analytics - Software and Systems Defects) is focused on ensuring the integrity, consistency and usability of software and systems defect data across all areas of the business. The defects are created and managed in JIRA and visualised in Tableau. This role bridges the gap between the testing engineers, the defect resolution engineers and the releasing teams by analysing the complex datasets, resolving tooling issues, and preparing high-quality data for decision-making and reporting. Skills: Ability to support project planning with data-driven insights. Ability to create transparent weekly Senior-Management Reporting Ability to interact with key engineering stakeholders to ensure metrics are aligned and correct Ability to interpret the data to determine the key messages that should be shared. Ability to ensure data...

Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Software Architect Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Gaydon Duties: Software Architecture Engineering (High Tech) focuses on architecting multiple types/categories of software including end-user applications and operating systems/utility software (which provides a platform for running end user applications) for sale to external customers. The work includes: Performing complex software process definition, requirements analysis, and high-level design/modelling to convert stakeholder needs into software solutions Designing and specifying the overall software structure, core elements, and properties by understanding the software requirements, constraints, interfaces, and dependencies Developing the architectural guidelines, specifications, and technical standards, including coding standards, tools, services and platforms related to current and future technological environments Communicating the design of the software...

Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Software Architect Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Gaydon Duties: Software Architecture Engineering (High Tech) focuses on architecting multiple types/categories of software including end-user applications and operating systems/utility software (which provides a platform for running end user applications) for sale to external customers. The work includes: Performing complex software process definition, requirements analysis, and high-level design/modelling to convert stakeholder needs into software solutions Designing and specifying the overall software structure, core elements, and properties by understanding the software requirements, constraints, interfaces, and dependencies Developing the architectural guidelines, specifications, and technical standards, including coding standards, tools, services and platforms related to current and future technological environments Communicating the design of the software...

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – 6-month contract – Warwick My Customer is looking for a Platform / Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of a hybrid technology estate spanning cloud and on-premise environments. This role combines hands-on operational support with technical leadership, driving platform improvements, modernisation initiatives, and ensuring a secure, stable, and scalable infrastructure. Key Skills from the Cloud Infrastructure Engineer: Hybrid Platform Operations: Proven experience managing and supporting production environments across both cloud and on-premise infrastructure. Cloud Platforms & Services: Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP). Exposure to decommissioning landing Zones. On-Premise Infrastructure Strong background in Windows Server environments and core services such as Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP. Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware vSphere/ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V. Operational...

Configuration Change Manager Filton (Hybrid - 60% onsite) £35.71 per hour PAYE / £47.76 per hour Umbrella 35 hours per week | 4.5-day working pattern Guidant Global is partnering with a world-leading aerospace organisation to recruit Configuration Change Managers to support high-profile programmes within the A320 family. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing complex engineering changes, driving accuracy, compliance, and delivery across a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. About the Role As a Configuration Change Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end change process, ensuring configuration data is accurate, controlled, and aligned with programme requirements. Working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams, you will help drive change governance, support industrialisation, and ensure modifications are delivered on time, to cost, and to quality standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the...