152 jobs found in Chichester

Java Developer - SC Cleared + SC Cleared role + £50-£60 per hour + Hampshire based - hybrid working + Inside IR35 Key Skills: + Java Core, Spring Boot/Framework + REST within HTTPS About the Company We are a global leader in advanced engineering, delivering cutting-edge solutions across aerospace, space, defence and related high-technology sectors. The Role You will join a 7-person Scrum team within a major programme delivering management systems for a next-generation satellite platform. You'll contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and design to development, testing and deployment. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and working in a fast-moving, agile environment. Microservices, automated testing and modern Java engineering are central to this project. What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing and testing high-quality software in an agile (Scrum) environment Contributing to...

The Role As part of a wider programme, you will be involved in the design, development, and testing of a brand-new product. You'll work closely with fellow developers, architects, and stakeholders to build robust, scalable solutions using modern Java and microservices technologies. Automated testing is a key pillar of the project, so experience in this area is highly valued. Key Responsibilities Develop high-quality code within an Agile (Scrum) environment Collaborate with the team to design, implement, and test new product features Participate in sprint planning, including task estimation Contribute across all stages of the software development life-cycle Ensure adherence to compliance requirements and act with integrity at all times Required Skills & Experience Strong experience with Java (8+) Spring Boot / Spring Framework, including development with Hibernate Experience building RESTful APIs over HTTPS Hands-on experience with microservice architectures...

Software Engineer (Java) SC Clearance Required Certain Advantage are hiring for a Software Engineer based in Portsmouth. This role is on an initial 12-month contract and is required to be onsite 3 days a week.   Your responsibilities: Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment. Design software solutions using UML/SysML and contribute to technical architecture within a microservices environment. Develop high-quality Java applications using Spring Boot, Spring Framework and related technologies. Implement and maintain RESTful web services over HTTPS within distributed systems. Write and maintain automated tests, ensuring quality and reliability are built into the solution from the outset. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, reviews and retrospectives. Collaborate closely with team members and wider stakeholders to design, implement and test new product features. Contribute...

Senior Scientist - Cyber AI / ML Research (Contract) Location: Newport (minimum 3 days on site) Contract Duration: 12 months, with strong potential for extension Pay Rate: £50 per hour Umbrella / £37.38 per hour PAYE Hours: 35 hours per week, flexible between 7am-7pm Clearance: BPSS+ IR35: Inside IR35 About the Role A leading organisation within the defence and secure technology sector is seeking a Senior Scientist specialising in Cyber Security of AI/ML. This position sits within an advanced research and innovation function, working on high‑impact cyber security challenges where no existing solutions currently exist. The successful applicant will contribute to research, innovation, knowledge transfer, and prototype development in the field of Cyber‑AI/ML security. Key Responsibilities Innovation & Research Lead and deliver AI/ML‑focused cyber security research projects. Conduct research into emerging digital security threats and opportunities. Produce technical...

Cyber Security Engineer (DV Cleared) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our prestigious client for a Cyber Security Engineer for initially 6 months. Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work you will be required to hold DV clearance and work the 37 hours per week fully onsite in Newport, South Wales. The hourly rate on offer is up to £90/hr (Umbrella, depending on experience) This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established leading services provider who serve a range of high-profile clients including prominent names within aerospace, government and high-tech manufacturing. As a Cyber Security Engineer you’ll stand as an escalation point for all SOC operational engineering activity. You will be responsible for the transition of projects from the System Design team into the SOC operations ensuring impact analysis, capacity and availability management are considered prior to accepting new projects. You’ll also mentor/oversee members of the SOC...

Our client is the Public Sector and is looking for a Lead Developer to join on a 6 Month Inside IR35 Contract. This role will be remote with 4 days a month visits to their office in Brighton. Client Details Our client is the Public Sector and is looking for a Lead Developer to join on a 6 Month Inside IR35 Contract. This role will be remote with 4 days a month visits to their office in Brighton. Description Lead the development and implementation of software solutions to meet organisational goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables. Ensure the quality and performance of developed applications through testing and optimisation. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members. Maintain up-to-date documentation for all development projects. Identify and resolve technical challenges in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with organisational standards and regulatory requirements. Support the continuous improvement of development...

UX/UI Designer - 6‑Month Contract Hybrid | 2x per month onsite in Southampton (minimum) £24.50 per hour PAYE Enhanced holiday We're looking for a UX/UI Designer to support a brand refresh and website redesign. You'll turn user research into clear concepts, prototypes, and polished UI, working closely with developers and product managers. Key Responsibilities * Conduct and interpret user research to understand problems and shape solutions * Create journey maps, ideation outputs, wireframes, and prototypes * Design high‑quality UI in Figma, contributing to the design system * Reimagine and refresh components in line with a new brand vision * Hand off designs to developers * Present work confidently to stakeholders and maintain alignment Skills Needed * UX research skills (generative and evaluative) * Ideally solid experience in service design - If not, strong experience in interaction design or visual design * Figma * Experience working with design systems *...

Software Engineering Manager £750pd - outside IR35 2 days per week, London/Hampshire We need an urgent contract Tech Manager for 6 months for a long standing banking client of mine. Someone with solid Vendor Management experience, who is hands on (not day to day coding) but can roll up their sleeves and get stuck into the change the business is goign through over the next 12 months. They are growing fast, hit profitability this year and we need a people and technology leader to lean in an support the tech teams and technical challenges around new and existing suppliers. This isn't just a delivery role. It's about people, purpose and progress. You'll coach and mentor a team of around five engineers, creating an environment where people feel supported to grow, challenge ideas and do their best work. You'll champion engineering best practice, encourage curiosity, and help embed a culture that's collaborative, commercially aware and outcome-focused. Working closely with product, design...

Senior Manager - Software Engineering Location: Farnborough (Full‑time, on‑site) Contract: 6‑month initial contract (likely extension) Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour PAYE / £52.17 per hour Umbrella IR35 Status: Off‑Payroll Working Rules (IR35) Apply About the Role A leading aerospace and engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead a growing software team working on advanced high‑altitude aviation technology. This position is focused on leadership, delivery, and engineering governance rather than hands‑on coding. You will manage a team of five software engineers, overseeing the planning, development, verification and integration of software for a complex, safety‑critical aerospace platform. Key Responsibilities Lead the day‑to‑day activities of the software engineering team, ensuring delivery against goals. Mentor, coach and develop team members professionally and technically. Oversee software planning, requirements definition,...

Security Architect +On site in Reading +DV cleared role +£700 - £800 a day +Inside IR35 We are seeking a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team, working on a highly sensitive and mission-critical programme. Reporting directly to the Security Lead, you will play a key role in assuring that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the client's stringent security standards and MOD requirements. This is a hands-on assurance and advisory role, operating at both strategic and technical levels within a secure environment. The Role Review and assure high-level and low-level designs produced by MSPs Review MSP security compliance tests, assessments, and evidence Assess and challenge security cases, risks, and design decisions Undertake formal security assessments in line with MOD and client standards Maintain and administer STREAM Provide clear, pragmatic security advice and guidance to the client and stakeholders Skills &...

Change Manager (SC Cleared) 6 Months Reading - 3-4 days per week on site Paying up to £88p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Overview: The IT Change Management Manager is responsible for ensuring that all changes to the IT environment are managed in a controlled and coordinated manner, minimising risks to service availability and quality. This includes planning, assessing, authorising, scheduling, and reviewing changes while collaborating with relevant stakeholders to maintain service stability and ensure compliance with organisational policies. Key Responsibilities: Manage the end-to-end IT change management process, ensuring that changes are properly logged, assessed, authorised, implemented, and reviewed in accordance with established governance. Evaluate the potential impact and risk of proposed changes to services, infrastructure,...

Product Delivery Manager - MBSE Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to £88p/h (InsideIR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager - MBSE to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) capabilities within a complex, regulated engineering environment. Reporting to the Product Owner - Systems Engineering, you will define and deliver integrated MBSE toolchains and reference architectures that embed authoritative models at the heart of the Digital Thread-replacing document-centric approaches with fully traceable, model-based practices across the lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Own delivery of MBSE digital capabilities, including SysML/UML modeling (Cameo), IBM DOORS NG integration, TeamCenter PLM connectivity, configuration/change control, variant management,...

Product Delivery Manager - Systems of Systems Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to £88p/h (InsideIR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager - System of Systems (SoS) to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of digital capabilities supporting multi-system architecture, interoperability, and mission-level integration. Reporting to the Product Owner - Systems Engineering, you will define and deliver integrated SoS toolchains and reference architectures that embed authoritative models within the Digital Thread-replacing document-centric approaches with fully traceable, model-based practices across complex, multi-system programmes. Key Responsibilities Own delivery of SoS digital capabilities, including UAF/DoDAF-aligned architecture modelling (Cameo + UAF), SysML/UML integration, IBM DOORS...

Product Delivery Manager - Requirements Engineering Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to £88p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager - Requirements Engineering to lead the delivery and transformation of enterprise-wide requirements management capabilities. Reporting to the Product Owner - Systems Engineering, you will own the transition to IBM DOORS NG as the target platform, managing controlled coexistence with legacy tools while delivering robust integrations, data quality uplift, and full Digital Thread traceability from stakeholder needs through to verification and certification evidence. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery and continuous improvement of Requirements Engineering capabilities, with DOORS NG as the target-state platform Define and execute the migration strategy...

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the delivery and evolution of Product Security digital capabilities for a leading Defence client of ours. You will enable model-based cybersecurity and resilience across the enterprise, replacing document-centric practices with authoritative security models integrated across design, verification, and assurance. Key Responsibilities: Lead delivery and continuous improvement of Product Security toolchains and digital thread integrations. Define and deploy reference architectures, technical baselines, and best practices for model-centric security engineering. Translate business and engineering needs into roadmaps, prioritized backlogs, and end-to-end traceability from security objectives to assurance evidence. Engage stakeholders, manage vendors, and drive adoption of secure, model-based workflows. Ensure compliance with standards, regulatory frameworks, and audit requirements. Oversee operational performance, incident...

Contract Lead DevOps Consultant Duration: 3-6 months (immediate start) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Fully Remote Working We're looking for a strategic, hands-off contract Lead DevOps Consultant to onboard and understand of our clients end-to-end DevOps function and processes. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change across the organisations DevOps operations, aligning technical performance directly with customer journeys. The role is deemed outside IR35 and fully remote based. The contract Lead DevOps Consultant will play a critical role in reviewing, challenging and reengineering how the business processes operate. Working closely with development teams, you'll ensure our infrastructure is robust, scalable and built to support the organisations evolving global e-commerce platform. The successful candidate needs a strong technical background with proven experience implementing DevOps playbooks, owning and defining incident and alerting systems that can...

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for an IT Change Manager to join them on a contract basis at their site in Reading. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must achieve SC Clearance ahead of starting. This role will be based in Reading with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate. 5 month initial contract. £87.15 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.Role Description The IT Change Management Manager is responsible for ensuring that all changes to the IT environment are managed in a controlled and coordinated manner, minimising risks to service availability and quality. This includes planning, assessing, authorising, scheduling, and reviewing changes while collaborating with relevant stakeholders to maintain service stability and ensure compliance with organisational policies. Key Accountabilities and Objectives Accountabilities include (but are not limited to): Change Management Process Oversight: Manage the end-to-end IT change management process,...

Principal Data Analyst 6-month Contract £70 - £83 per hour insideIR35 Based in Reading - hybrid working - 2-3 days onsite per week SC Clearance is essential for this role Urgently hiring for a Contract Principal Data Analyst to drive advanced analytics solutions, shape enterprise data practices, and lead innovation across complex environments. Responsibilities: * Lead the design and delivery of advanced analytics and reporting solutions * Own data modelling, dashboard design, and scalable reporting frameworks * Define governance, security, and quality standards * Partner with architects, engineers, and business leaders to influence data strategy * Mentor and develop analysts within a collaborative team Skills and Experience: * Strong expertise in SQL and data warehousing * Advanced Power BI / Tableau dashboard development * Deep understanding of data lifecycle, governance, and quality * Experience in cloud or hybrid data environments * Proven ability to influence technical...

C++ Software Engineer - Defence Initial 6-month contract Onsite in Reading when required Please note, due to the nature of work this role requires SC level Security Clearance on submission. The role will also be working on UK Eyes Only programmes so the contactor must be a sole British national. Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer for a contract position. Based near Reading, this role is largely remote with occasional onsite requirements (25% onsite). The contract tenure is six months with full-time hours (37 hours per week). You will be a key contributor in an agile software delivery team, focusing on the development of high-quality software products and innovating within a crucial defence project. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain code using industry best practices and contributing to estimation activities. Contribute to the completion of product roadmap features, adding...

Data Migration Lead 6 Months Reading - 4 days on site £828 per day DV Cleared / clearable - preferably starting with at least SC Data Migration Lead for Greenfield project, legacy to SAP S/4HANA using Data Services & Migration Cockpit, must have previous experience and deep understanding of the data migration life cycle and full project lifecycle. Responsibilities include managing a development team, planning, defect resolution, ability to communicate about data and SAP to all levels of understanding. Experience running data workshops, preparing and reviewing technical documentation, analysing source datasets. Whilst the role is a lead and not a developer, they must be able to mentor the team and suggest solutions based on development experience, plus help out if needed. Work closely with SAP functional teams and business data stewards advising them on data cleansing and data analysis issues.Working on site at least 4 days a week is non negotiable