29 engineering jobs found in Reading

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...

SC Cleared Tech Lead 6 Months 1 Day per week on site in Reading £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) ***Due to the nature of the role and the client, the selected candidate MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC Clearance*** My client, a government based department are looking for an SC Cleared Tech Lead to join their fast-paced team on an initial 6 month contract. The selected candidate MUST HAVE CQRS experience and event-driven-architecture. Acts as the technical lead for backend development within a pod, specialising in event-driven architecture and CQRS-based systems. Core Skills:CQRS (non-negotiable), Event Sourcing, .NET / Java / Python, Azure Service Bus, API Development, Distributed Systems Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency...

Arcas are partnered with a Life Sciences organisation based in London. We’re looking for an experienced IT Engineer to join a growing technology team supporting a fast‑paced, technical user base. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, fully on‑site in London, with a mix of BAU support and small project work. If you’re strong across Windows support, confident with users, and comfortable picking up some Linux troubleshooting, this will suit you well. You’ll be responsible for: * 2nd Line Support across Windows, M365, Intune and AD * Linux troubleshooting (Ubuntu) * Incident management and escalations * Supporting small desktop and infrastructure projects * Working closely with a demanding, technical user base * Contributing to a positive, proactive team culture What You Need We’re looking for someone who brings: * Strong Windows support experience (5+ years) * Good knowledge of Intune, Active Directory, M365 * Basic Linux (Ubuntu) troubleshooting *...

An opportunity has arisen for an Agile Delivery Manager to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare. As an Agile Delivery Manager, you will support multiple cross-functional squads, helping them improve collaboration, delivery performance and sustainable ways of working within a fast-paced technical environment. This is a 6-month contract-based role offering hybrid / remote working options, salary range of £400 - £550 per day and benefits. You will be responsible for: * Coordinating delivery activities across several engineering squads. * Facilitating key Agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, retrospectives and delivery reviews. * Supporting teams in establishing, refining and maintaining effective ways of working. * Using delivery and flow data to assist with prioritisation, forecasting and planning. * Producing and maintaining dashboards, reports and delivery...

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,...

Cloud Solution Architect (Cloud / Integration) Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in London and 2 days remote Pay rate: £650 per day Outside IR35 Contract with strong likelihood of extension Active SC required Overview We are seeking an experienced Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-based solutions within a complex and secure environment. The role focuses on defining end-to-end architectures across cloud infrastructure, platform services, and integration layers, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards. Key Responsibilities Define end-to-end solution architecture across cloud, platform, and integration domains Translate business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs Produce and govern high- and low-level designs (HLD/LLD) Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and architectural standards Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams Drive best practices across cloud...

Data Engineer Location: Remote (UK-based preferred, if applicable) Employment Type: Full-Time, 6-Month Contract About the Role We are seeking a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join a global technology and engineering organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, industrial innovation, and intelligent infrastructure. This is a fully remote 6-month contract role, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge data platforms and knowledge graph solutions that support complex, real-world challenges across multiple industries. You will collaborate with international teams of engineers, data scientists, and solution architects to design and deliver scalable data solutions that drive analytics, automation, and AI-powered insights within a world-leading technology environment. Key Responsibilities Build and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines for knowledge graphs and other data sources. Design and manage graph databases such as Neo4j, AWS Neptune, and ArangoDB. Develop...

Adecco 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 transforming enterprise data into meaningful insights? Do you thrive in innovative environments where you can shape the future of data architecture? If so, our client is looking for you! Join us as a Semantic Graph & Ontology Architect and play a pivotal role in developing a Smart Data Fabric that unifies various data sources like Snowflake, SharePoint, and ERP systems, all while enhancing AI capabilities through a sophisticated semantic, graph-native foundation. Role: Semantic Graph & Ontology Architect Duration: 6 Months (extension options) Location:...

Senior Data Engineer** (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in Python and Databricks to design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and platforms. You will play a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making by delivering reliable, efficient, and high-quality data solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and Databricks Build and optimise ETL/ELT workflows leveraging Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake) Develop robust data models and data architectures on Lakehouse platforms Implement and manage data workflows within the Databricks ecosystem Ensure high data quality, governance, and reliability across pipelines Optimise performance of large-scale distributed data processing...

Software Engineer (DV Cleared) 📍 London / Cheltenham / Manchester / Ipswich | 🏢 5 days onsite A leading global technology company is expanding its specialist security engineering capability and is seeking DV-cleared engineers to help build and operate modern, highly automated platforms supporting critical environments. 🛠️ The Role You'll work in a software-defined, automation-first environment, designing and delivering scalable platforms using modern engineering practices. This includes building CI/CD pipelines, implementing Infrastructure-as-Code, and embedding security principles into development from day one. ✅ Key Requirements Strong software development background (e.g. Java, Python, C#, etc.) Experience with CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab), cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), containers (Kubernetes/Docker), or IaC (Terraform/Ansible) Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly secure, onsite environment Active DV clearance 💡 Desirable Exposure to DevOps / platform engineering...

Full Stack Software Engineer (.NET / Vue.js / Azure - Ideally some Python/AWS will be very helpful) Contract: 6 Months Initial Contract Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Remote with 2 days per month onsite in Leeds or London Start: ASAP Overview We're looking for an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to join a high-profile public sector digital transformation programme. You'll be working within an agile delivery team, building and enhancing modern, cloud-native applications used by thousands of end users. This role requires strong full-stack development expertise across .NET, Vue.js and Azure, alongside previous experience delivering solutions within Government, NHS, or wider public sector environments. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable web applications using .NET and Vue.js Build and enhance RESTful APIs and backend services Develop responsive, accessible front-end applications Deploy and support cloud-native solutions within...

Solution Architect - Digital Depots Circa £750/day (inside IR35) Central London - 3x per week onsite 4-6 month contract We are representing a well renowned company in the midst of transformation and change who are looking for a Solutions Architect to join their high-performing team and support a large, international programme. As the Solutions Architect, you will be working on a 'Digital Depots', an initiative focused on digitising all manual processes within engineering and operations. You will be key to designing end-to-end tech & solution designs and contribute to the business' evolution of architecture patterns, standards, and best practises and, ultimately, uplift the maturity of the architecture function. We are looking for: Proven experience within a Solutions Architecture position A background within transportation, logistics, manufacturing, FMCG, retail, etc Previous experience on digitisation projects - specifically with digitising manual operational and...

Job title: Technical Programme Manager - Workstream Lead Contract: 6 Months Location: London (Paddington, Hybrid) IR35: Inside Sector: Retail As a Technical Programme Manager, you support complex cross team initiatives and programmes, ensuring work progresses smoothly through effective planning, coordination and removal of delivery impediments. As a programme manager you will be accountable for leading the end to end delivery of a defined workstream on the client implementation of SAP. You will build and manage the plan ensuring successful delivery across design, build, test, deployment, and stabilisation. You help identify pain points and delivery inefficiencies, support agile ways of working, and strengthen sequencing, dependency management and escalation mechanisms within and across teams. You provide practical delivery support through tracking progress, coordinating ceremonies, managing programme budgets, supporting release activities and ensuring clarity of priorities....

Cyber Security Engineer - 6 Month Contract - No Sponsorship available Job Description This Cyber Security Engineer role sits within the Information Security function and focuses on designing, implementing, and continuously improving security controls across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. You will lead cyber security project deliverables, maintain and enhance existing cyber tools, and roll out new features and capabilities across banking and securities businesses under a dual-hat arrangement. Operating with equal authority across both entities, you will make independent, risk-based decisions aligned to a shared governance framework, working closely with engineering and operations teams to embed robust security into all technology solutions. Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise security solutions across cloud, network, and endpoint environments. Lead security architecture reviews to ensure solutions align with security standards,...