13 engineering jobs found in Melksham

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: Vue Developer - Onsite 3x days per week in Bristol Job Description This role focuses on designing and developing modern frontend applications using TypeScript, Vue.js and GraphQL. You will build interactive, responsive user interfaces, collaborate closely with designers and product stakeholders, and contribute to a robust, test-driven development process within a collaborative engineering team. Responsibilities Design and develop frontend applications using TypeScript, Vue.js and GraphQL. Build interactive and responsive UI components that deliver a high-quality user experience. Implement GraphQL queries, mutations and subscriptions to support application functionality. Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate Figma designs into responsive and accessible user interfaces. Work with product owners and other stakeholders to refine, clarify and prioritise requirements. Establish a comprehensive testing strategy covering unit, integration, end-to-end, performance and...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you passionate about data and eager to make a difference in the utilities industry? Our client is searching for a talented Data Engineer to join their dynamic team! If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to contribute to cutting-edge data solutions, we want to hear from you! Role: Data Engineer Duration: 6 Months (multiple extension options) Location: Remote (must be prepared to travel to Bristol 1 - 2 days a month) Rate: £650 pd (umbrella) About the Role: As a Data Engineer, you will report directly to the Lead Data Engineer and play a pivotal role in...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x C++ Application Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.     This role requires: Strong experience in C++ application development. A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience in CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Docker. Experience of developing software for virtual environments.  Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine).  There may be some scope for hybrid working (project dependent). Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Test Driven Development Lead subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.     Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)                                                                                                                                           Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Test Driven Development Lead Job Description: The UK Embedded Software department is at the core of the company’s projects. We create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers our missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded ADA Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis.   Essential - ADA, Background in safety critical software. Desirable - Linux, Doors, Dimensions, UML, Mascot etc.   Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing. Hourly Rate: £68.00ph (Umbrella).   Overtime rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’   Embedded ADA Software Engineer Job Description: We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers. The System software department covers all aspects of command and control software (C2) for both land and maritime missile systems. We are expanding the Sea Viper and Sea Ceptor missile C2 team for the development of the next generation of...

Role: Software Engineer Cheltenham (3-4 days on site) Rate: £82.50 Umbrella Duration: 6 Months Vacancy Details: Key Activities Software requirements analysis Software design Implementation (language is C) Module test and integration test Timing analysis, full software verification, authoring and execution of software test scriptsEssential Responsibilities Software Development (requirements, design, code) Software Verification (review, test, analysis.) Undertake Software engineering tasks as requested by team lead. Working to DO178-C Ability to analyse tasking and provide feedback if the task appears more complicated than first envisagedQualifications / Requirements Previous experience working in Aerospace / Safety critical software roles, with an embedded software qualification or equivalent experienceDesired Characteristics Experience in use of: DOORS, TI Code Composer Studio IDE, WindRiver Workbench, LDRA (or similar), Rational Team Concert, Rally and Jenkins Experience...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer £450 Per Day, Inside IR35 6-Month Contract Didcot, Oxfordshire Your new company We're supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape. Your new role You'll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure....

Location: Culham, Oxfordshire (2 days/week on-site) Contract: Until 18/12/2026 IR35: In Scope Rate: £50/hr Umbrella Clearance: Active SC or lapsed within 12 months Role Overview We are seeking an experienced OT Cyber Security Analyst to support the security, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Operational Technology environments within a critical infrastructure setting. This role combines hands-on OT security engineering with governance and risk responsibilities, ensuring OT systems are protected, monitored, and aligned with industry standards and frameworks. You will work closely with OT engineers, security teams, and third-party providers to implement and maintain effective OT security controls. Key Responsibilities * Implement OT security controls (segmentation, secure remote access, monitoring tools) * Integrate OT environments into SIEM/SOC platforms and tune detections * Support OT asset discovery, inventory, and security assessments * Identify...

Programme Test Assurance Manager/Consultant Location: Basingstoke - Full-time onsite Clearance: Active DV Clearance required Contract: 18-month contract IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Rate: £600 to £700 per day We're supporting a major defence programme seeking an experienced Programme Test Assurance Manager to lead assurance and acceptance activities across a highly complex, multi-workstream delivery environment. This is not a traditional test management role. The focus is on programme-level capability assurance, acceptance governance, integration readiness, and delivery confidence across infrastructure, systems, and software domains operating at significant scale. You'll work across multiple Agile delivery teams, suppliers, and technical disciplines to ensure the programme delivers operational capability that is assured, accepted, and deployment-ready. Key Responsibilities Lead programme-wide test assurance and capability acceptance activities across complex delivery...

Infrastructure Tester - DV Cleared Rate: £600 a day Inside IR35 Location: Hampshire Working Pattern: Full time on site Clearance: DV Clearance required A global IT Consultancy is looking for DV cleared Infrastructure Testers to join its team bringing digital transformation to a public sector agency. You will leverage your knowledge of integration frameworks to support the continuous integration, deployment, and testing of new features across complex environments. Hands on experience in infrastructure engineering, including the testing, deployment, and maintenance of robust, scalable systems. Direct experience testing and integrating any of the following: Identity and access management (IDAM) systems including role based access control (RBAC) Public key infrastructure (PKI) Server monitoring, audit and patch deployment Key Duties and Responsibilities Running manual tests using the project approved tools. Interpretation of test results and preliminary investigation of...

DevOps Lead – 10 Month Contract – Hybrid / Cardiff VIQU have partnered with an NHS organisation who are looking for a DevOps Lead to take ownership of an Azure-based DevOps and platform function, combining hands‑on technical leadership with day‑to‑day oversight of a small DevOps and test team. The successful DevOps Lead will play a key role in maturing DevOps practices, improving CI/CD, automation, monitoring and platform reliability, while setting clear standards across cloud, DevOps and test capabilities. Responsibilities: Provide hands‑on technical leadership across DevOps, Azure cloud and platform engineering, with a focus on improving reliability, automation and operational maturity Lead a small multi‑disciplinary team (DevOps and test), acting as a mentor and setting delivery standards Design, improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps), embedding test automation and quality gates Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) and repeatable, automated...

Cyber Security Engineer - Risk & Assurance Christchurch Based £81.90 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Christchurch. This long-term appointment is a complement to the existing 45 strong team that provides support to a fully integrated command and control system. This exciting systems & software programme covers many disciplines including design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training and logistics support â€" it is run solely from our Christchurch site for delivery to our customer at various locations. The candidate must hold a minimum of SC clearance without caveats and be prepared to be processed for DV clearance. To fulfil this practical and 'hands on' role, it would be beneficial for the candidate to be qualified to diploma or degree level in an engineering discipline. The role will involve...