35 engineering jobs found in Luton

Job Title: Technical Delivery Lead - Data Engineering Lead (Hands-on Python / Databricks) Contract: 6 months - Potentially extension. Location: London Hybrid (5 days in 10 in the office) Rate: Highly competitive Status: Inside IR35 Working pattern: Full time We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Lead with strong expertise in Python, Databricks, and Apache Spark to lead the successful delivery of enterprise-scale data engineering initiatives.. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical delivery, solution design, and data engineering expertise. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a greenfield data platform while remaining actively involved in development activities. Essential Skills Proven experience in Data Engineering or Software Engineering. Previous experience in a Technical Lead, Lead Data Engineer, or Technical Delivery Lead position. Strong hands-on expertise with Python. Extensive experience with Databricks, including Workflows,...

Software Development Specialist / Professional Location: London, Cheltenham, Ipswich, or Manchester (Onsite) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Clearance Requirement: Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance is mandatory. About the Role We are seeking engineers with strong IT and engineering skills to build, design, and secure modern technology platforms. You will work in a software-defined, automation-first environment to iterate fast and deploy at pace. Multiple roles are available across different seniority levels. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver automated engineering platform capabilities in a CI/CD environment. Design and evolve CI/CD pipelines and embed Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). Integrate security controls into workflows so services are secure by design. Support engineering teams, remove manual tasks, and improve platform reliability. Collaborate across development, security, and operations teams. What You'll Need We are looking for a mix of some or all of the...

Role: Software engineering specialist Location: London (Alternatives that will also be accepted Cheltenham, Ipswich, or Manchester) Contract: 6 Months Day rate: £605 Inside IR35 Clearance: DV Clearance required due to nature of the project About the Role You'll work in a software-defined, CI/CD-driven environment, where infrastructure, security, and deployment are all managed as code. Our teams move fast, take ownership end-to-end, and continuously improve how we build and run platforms. What You'll Do Build and evolve automated platform capabilities for development, testing, and deployment Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable delivery Embed Infrastructure-as-Code and eliminate manual processes Integrate security into engineering workflows (secure by design) Support teams with tools, standards, and best practices Improve automation, performance, and developer experience Collaborate across engineering, security, and operations Monitor and enhance...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit 2x Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).  Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Job Description: Our ever-evolving team powers the business across Europe and brings the next generation of defence solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. And, in a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support...

Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Software Test Engineer for a contract position in Stevenage. This role is integral in designing and developing test equipment software for cutting-edge missile systems and sub-components. Our client's dynamic and innovative team across Europe drives advancements in defence technology. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing test equipment software for complex missile systems and sub-components Collaborating with various teams and stakeholders across the organisation to deliver test software capabilities from early concepts to production Experimenting with new technologies and implementations to meet evolving customer requirements Implementing changes to improve software development practices both within the test software domain and the broader software community Embracing agile methodologies to deliver value and achieve a real sense of accomplishment Engaging with test equipment and electronic...

Software Engineer JOB LOCATION: Stevenage & Bolton SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start DURATION: 6+ Months (Extension Possible) WORK PATTERN: Full Time ONSITE (Compressed Option Available) RATE: £ 70.00 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35) TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Open to all industries where skillset is apparent; Def/Aero would be ideal however. Essential Skillset & Tools * C/C++ EXPERIENCE (ADA WOULD BE A DESIRABLE ON TOP OF THIS, BUT NOT ESSENTIAL) * An awareness of developing and deploying software on real-time Operating Systems, Risc-V and ARM-based processing platforms. * Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis. * Knowledge of modern software development practices Overview: * The growing workload within MBDA UK has created an exciting opportunity within the Embedded Software team . * We supply a full range of hard real time software...

We're working with a leading engineering and technology organisation within the defence sector, currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a highly skilled team developing advanced test software for complex systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in an environment that combines software engineering, automation, electronics and innovation. The Role You'll be responsible for designing and developing software used within advanced test equipment systems, supporting products from early concept through to production. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll help deliver high-quality software solutions while contributing to continuous improvement, automation and modern development practices. Key Responsibilities Design and develop software for advanced test and measurement systems Develop robust applications primarily using C/C++ Work collaboratively across software, systems and electronics teams Support Agile...

Software Developer £45,000 per year London (Hybrid) 12 Month Assignment We are looking for a talented Software Developer to join a high-profile programme, working on impactful, large-scale digital services. In this role, you will design, develop, and enhance software solutions that meet user needs while adhering to modern engineering standards. You'll play a key part in building secure, scalable, and reusable services, contributing to both delivery and continuous improvement of engineering practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions Write clean, secure, and well-tested code using a test-driven approach Build reusable, open-by-default components and services Follow and contribute to modern development standards and best practices Support live services, identifying and resolving production issues Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and integrate systems Optimise development processes and improve delivery...

Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: £50-55 per hour + VAT IR35 Status: Outside IR35 About the Opportunity We're supporting an innovative technology business developing cutting-edge wearable products that combine hardware, embedded systems, AI, and data analytics to deliver real-time performance coaching. The business has grown from an early-stage concept into a globally recognised technology platform, leveraging large-scale real-world data and intelligent sensing to create industry-leading products. We're seeking a Hardware & Embedded Software Engineer to help develop the next generation of wearable technology. The Role This is a highly varied engineering position sitting at the intersection of hardware, embedded software, sensors, and product development. You'll work closely with product, AI, mobile, and data teams to develop wearable electronics that deliver accurate real-time performance feedback in demanding environments. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys...

Enterprise Security Architect - Long-term Inside IR35: £550 - £600 Hybrid: 2 days a week in London / Bristol Active SC Clearance required We're looking for an SC Cleared Enterprise Security Architect to support a major secure telecoms programme across mobile network, enterprise IT and cloud environments. You'll help define and maintain security architecture across 4G/5G core, RAN, OSS/BSS, AWS, SDN/NFV, Open RAN, edge computing and cloud migration workstreams, ensuring designs are secure, compliant and aligned to programme objectives. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise security architecture across telecoms and enterprise IT systems Develop target-state security architectures aligned to business, regulatory and operational requirements Apply TOGAF, SABSA and ArchiMate across architecture artefacts and governance Design secure AWS, hybrid and cloud-native architectures Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments and security design reviews Define security...

Data Solution Architect - Customer £750.00 per day (Umbrella) 6 Month Contract London (Hybrid) Our client is seeking an experience Data Solutions Architect to design customer data solutions within our Data Architecture & Design Team. Within this role you will work with stakeholders to define future data strategies, deliver measurable outcomes like better personalisation and data quality, and ensure solutions align with business goals. The role covers managing, governing and extracting value from customer data systems. You'll collaborate across architecture, product, analytics, governance, security, and CRM teams while assessing changing and shaping effective data solutions. Responsibilities: Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across Customer-focused initiatives. Provide thought leadership on Customer data architecture, ensuring solutions support consistent, trusted Customer data across all channels. Propose design patterns and solutions that...

Network Automation Developer (Python & Ansible) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Network Automation Developer based in London. This role is on a initial contract basis till the end of the year and is hybrid, with employees required to be onsite 3 days per week. (High potential for an extension)  The Role This role is for a dynamic Network Automation Developer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the automation ecosystem that supports critical connectivity and infrastructure services across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: Designing and maintaining end-to-end automation pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform/OpenTofu, and Ansible Automation Platform. Managing the lifecycle of automation tooling, including implementation, upgrades, optimisation, and retirement of legacy systems. Providing operational support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and break/fix activities across the...

Senior Data Engineer | Hybrid | Outside IR35 | £475 - £525 | London We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join a leading organisation on a contract basis. This role will suit someone with strong experience across the Azure data platform, particularly Databricks and PySpark, who can take ownership of data engineering delivery from design through to implementation. This is a hybrid role requiring the candidate to be on site 2 days per month. You will be working on building and enhancing modern data platforms, delivering scalable data pipelines, and supporting high-volume data processing in a cloud environment. Key Responsibilities Design and build scalable data pipelines using Azure technologies Develop and optimise solutions in Databricks using PySpark Work with large and complex datasets, including streaming and batch data Build and maintain data platforms and data warehouses Implement ETL/ELT processes and data transformation logic Collaborate with stakeholders across...

Data Scientist – London - Hybrid Job description BDO Regulatory Solutions are currently recruiting for a Data Scientist to join our client, a Regulated firm, based in London. We are offering an initial 6-month contract starting in September with an excellent day rate, employed via an Umbrella company. About the role: We are looking for talented and experienced data scientists with experience to join our programme. Solid knowledge and experience of AI and ML is essential.   To work with the existing delivery team to deliver models, documentation and associated productionised services. Key responsibilities include; Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn): For data wrangling, modelling, and feature engineering. SQL: For querying structured data sources Model Development & Validation: Experience with classification, unsupervised learning (e.g. outlier detection), and ranking models. Machine Learning Deployment: Familiarity with containerised deployment (e.g. Podman,...

Data Platform Engineer London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £(Apply online only)/day (Inside IR35) Data Platform Engineer needed with strong AWS cloud platform migration and Terraform expertise. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in London (Hybrid), with occasional travel to the Leeds office. Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH) + 1-2 days/week working from the office in London. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: In-depth Data Engineering experience + AWS cloud data platform migration experience. The role will focus on Data Engineering, cloud platform migration, infrastructure automation + supporting the delivery of large-scale data processing solutions. Supporting a major Data platform modernisation programme including migration of data pipelines, notebooks + data workloads from legacy Databricks environment to modern AWS cloud-based data platforms. Strong Terraform + Infrastructure as...

Lead Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer (Python & Django) Contract Length: 12 Months Rate: Up to £750 per day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite Locations London Manchester Birmingham Cardiff Darlington The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer with strong Python and Django expertise to join a major digital transformation programme operating within a secure and highly regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable digital services supporting business-critical systems. Working within a modern agile delivery environment, you will play a key role in shaping technical solutions, leading engineering activities, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will be a hands-on technical leader with a passion...

Data Engineer-Must have strong GCP experience-Inside IR35 Data Engineer (GCP) We are working with a client delivering a large-scale Data Strategy programme and are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to help shape the next generation of their data platform. You will play a key role in designing and building scalable, resilient and reusable data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), enabling faster and more reliable data delivery across multiple product teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative approach, and enjoys working in complex, enterprise-scale environments with high standards for quality and reliability. Key Responsibilities Design and build scalable, reusable data pipeline templates across multiple data domains Standardise ingestion and transformation using configuration-driven frameworks Embed data quality checks by default (schema validation, completeness, freshness, thresholds, alerting) Improve...

Application Solution Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £575 per day London based - hybrid working - 2 days a week on site Finance sector - previous experience in this sector required Overview We are seeking an experienced Application Solution Architect to lead enterprise application modernisation initiatives. This is a hands-on architecture leadership role. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining target architectures, leading application transformation programmes, and establishing architectural standards and design principles across the organisation. This is an out-and-out Solution Architect role, with a strong emphasis on application modernisation rather than infrastructure or enterprise architecture. Key Responsibilities Application Modernisation Leadership Lead the assessment and modernisation of legacy and monolithic applications. Develop application modernisation strategies, roadmaps, and target-state architectures. Drive the...

Data Engineer London / remote £429 per day inside IR35 6 months duration Active SC clearance We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering large-scale cloud and data transformation programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex data platforms, leveraging modern cloud technologies and best-in-class engineering practices to build scalable, secure, and high-quality data solutions. You'll play a key role in designing and developing data pipelines, integrating data from multiple sources, and helping organisations unlock the value of their data through robust engineering and architecture. What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing, and optimising enterprise-scale data pipelines. Building cloud-native data solutions using AWS and Azure. Developing and supporting ETL/ELT processes using Informatica. Working with large datasets to ensure data quality, performance, and reliability. Collaborating with architects, developers, analysts,...