173 jobs found in Reading

MERITUS are recruiting for an SC Cleared Technical Architect / Solution Architect to join our client delivering secure, large-scale technology programmes within the Defence and Central Government sector. TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - UP TO £800 PER DAY - INSIDE IR35 - READING (2 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: DEFENCE / GOVERNMENT As a Technical Architect, you will lead the design and assurance of complex, secure systems across major government programmes. You will ensure architectural integrity across the full delivery lifecycle, working closely with engineering, delivery, and security teams to design scalable, compliant, cloud-based solutions. Lead technical design of large-scale, complex systems Define and govern solution architecture and technical designs Ensure alignment with security, performance, scalability, and compliance standards Work closely with engineering, delivery, and business stakeholders Provide technical governance, assurance, and risk evaluation Design...

Role Title: Data System Analyst Contract: 12 months Location: Marlow (hybrid) SRG are working with a global leader in the aesthetics industry, committed to driving innovation and providing high-quality products and services. Our client is dedicated to empowering confidence by providing the most advanced aesthetic solutions and enhancing patient outcomes. Role Overview We are seeking a talented and driven junior developer to join our clients' Data and Analytics team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the delivery of real, user-facing products built on Palantir Foundry - one of the most renowned and sought-after platforms in enterprise data and analytics. Working at the intersection of software engineering and data, you will gain hands-on-experience across a modern analytics stack - including React and TypeScript. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, creative design thinking and a passion for extracting and delivering insights. Key...

Managed Service Lead / Solution Architect Location: Basingstoke - On-site 5 days per week Rate: Up to £850 per day Duration: 12 months Clearance: Purple- Due to the nature of the project, active STRAP clearance is essential for an immediate start and time scale of the project. Are you a seasoned technology leader with a passion for delivering complex IaaS, PaaS, and Workplace services? Our client, a reputable organisation, is hiring for three Managed Service Lead / Solution Architect roles to spearhead large-scale, mission-critical environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape strategic roadmaps, lead multi-skilled teams, and drive transformative customer experiences. What you'll be doing: * Leading the technical delivery of managed service components from design through to deployment and live operation. * Collaborating with fellow Managed Service Leads to enhance efficiency and cohesion across multiple technology domains. * Shaping strategic direction and contributing...

Documentum Java Solution Architect Location: 5 days onsite in Basingstoke Length: Until end of May 2027 Rate: £600 to £700 per day via umbrella ***Candidates MUST hold Active DV Clearance to be eligible to be considered for the opportunity*** Your Role will involve: As a Documentum Java Solution Architect, you will be a team player working closely with other Documentum Java developers and technical subject matter experts as part of a SAFE Agile team. This role is in a fast-paced environment where you must be proactive, adaptable and able to re-prioritise according to the Customer's needs. You will be responsible for the design, creation, testing and documenting of new and amended Java programs in accordance with agreed standards. You must be happy to provide application maintenance and support services, either directly to users of the applications or to service delivery functions. Key Accountabilities Must be able to work under the direction of the lead Java Developer,...

Project Manager Location: 5 days onsite in Basingstoke Length: Until end of May 2027 Rate: £500 per day via umbrella ***Candidates MUST hold Active DV Clearance to be eligible to be considered for the opportunity*** Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As an Associate Project Manager within our business, you will contribute to this mission. Your role will involve With your rich experience in managing projects - preferably within the Defence & National Security sector you know how to stand your ground dealing with complex environments and challenging stakeholders. You have a great way of bringing people and responsibilities together and are fully aware of the impact of these projects on the services organisation. You will ensure that your financial management is in order, your scope management is adequate and all stakeholders as well as project related risks are also managed effectively by you. Your role will...

Solutions Architect Mainly Remote with occasional travel to Preston or Frimley £648.31 per day Umbrella inside IR35 12 Month Contract This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading defence organisations. This role is Mainly remote with occasional travel to Frimley or Preston. Role Description Specify, design and assure information systems that support core organisational functions within key account or functional areas Works within the Shared Services Enterprise IT Architecture area to define robust and cost effective solution architectures and designs to meet the business objectives and requirements of the customer, with responsibility for delivery of fit for purpose solutions in line with Shared Services Enterprise IT standards and policies Works on multiple projects at any one time depending on the size of the projects working closely with the Project Manager and associated roles covering business change/analysis, service design, security and product...

Lead Data Scientist - Farnborough - Outside IR35 £550 - £650 P/Day - Hybrid A growing technology organisation operating within highly secure environments is looking to hire a Lead Data Scientist to lead Data Science processes and GenAI deployment across complex programmes. As a Lead Data Scientist, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI systems, with a particular focus on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). You'll work across complex datasets and emerging technologies to create scalable, repeatable, and production-ready solutions. You'll collaborate with engineering and technical leadership teams to drive AI capability forward, while remaining hands-on with model development, optimisation, and deployment. Key Responsibilities Design and build advanced AI/ML solutions for complex data-driven challenges Develop and optimise Generative AI models and LLM-based applications Work with transformer architectures, SLMs, convolutional...

MS Dynamics 365 Developer Certain Advantage is hiring for an MS Dynamics 365 Developer based in the Farnborough area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. 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 MS Dynamics 365 Developer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Design and develop customisations, plugins, workflows, and integrations within the D365 environment. Customise and extend D365 modules using X++, C#, JavaScript, Power Automate, and Power Apps. Develop and maintain integrations between D365 and other enterprise...

Software Engineering Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Engineering Manager based in the Farnborough area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. 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 a Software Engineering Manager—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Lead the day-to-day activities of the software team Plan, design, develop, verify, and integrate the software for the high-altitude, long-endurance Zephyr aircraft. Acting as the technical authority for software, ensuring compliance with safety, performance,...

Copello are looking for Product Cyber Security Lead to join an organisation in the Buckinghamshire area on an initial 12 month contract. The Cyber Security Lead will assist with the end‑to‑end implementation of US Department of Defense (DoD) cyber security requirements for a mission‑critical product development programme. Key Responsibilities 1. Cyber Requirement Implementation * Interpret and implement US Government‑flowed cyber and information‑assurance requirements across the product lifecycle. * Ensure compliance with the following (non‑exhaustive) set of standards and contractual flows: * DoD 8140.01 (cyber workforce qualification) * NIST SP 800‑171 (CUI protection) * DI-IPSC‑82249, DISA STIGs, DI‑MGMT‑82191, DI-MISC‑80508 2. Product and Engineering Assurance * Define and maintain the programme Cyber Security Plan, including CUI handling, secure development practices and compliance evidence. * Lead cyber risk assessments, threat modelling and...

LabVIEW Software Engineer / Didcot, Oxfordshire / £60 per hour (outside IR35) As a LabVIEW Software Engineer, you will be an integral part of a small project development team, contributing to the design, development, testing, and debugging of LabVIEW Software for Raman Spectroscopy products. This role involves working on new and existing products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and product security requirements. Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and debug LabVIEW Software for Raman Spectroscopy products Contribute to new product development and improvement projects Follow Agile software development processes using Jira Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and troubleshoot integration issues Ensure code maintainability through comprehensive documentation and unit testing Contribute to continuous improvement activities, internal user groups, and ongoing learning and development Ensure software...

PAM Specialist - £592 PD (Inside IR35) – 6 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required Overview: We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to join a major UK government research organisation on a long‑term programme of work. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise‑grade PAM solutions to secure privileged access across complex infrastructure. You will play a key role in strengthening identity security, ensuring robust credential protection, and supporting the organisation’s wider cyber security strategy. Key Responsibilities: Implement, configure, and manage enterprise PAM toolkits. Configure and support Privileged Remote Access solutions. Manage credential vaulting, automated password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows. Configure and maintain session monitoring and recording. Support discovery, onboarding, and lifecycle management for service accounts. Onboard Windows,...

Role Purpose To manage and deliver key projects that drive the transformation of services and processes across Surrey County Council's Children, Families & Lifelong Learning (CFLL) Directorate. Working closely with Programme Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with the Council's strategic transformation objectives. Oversee project planning, manage resources, and mitigate risks to ensure successful implementation of change initiatives. Drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration to contribute to enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of Council services, contributing to the Council's transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. Key accountabilities 1. Oversee the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and in line with the Council's transformation objectives. 2. Ensure project outputs support and...

SAP Security & Implementation Engineer (SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud) Our client is looking for an experienced SAP Security & Identity Management Engineer to play a key role in protecting critical SAP systems and data within an SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud environment. In this role, you’ll design and deliver secure SAP Identity Management solutions, helping ensure the right people have the right access at the right time. You’ll work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to implement security roles, segregation of duties controls, workflows, and governance frameworks that keep systems secure while enabling the business to operate effectively. What you’ll be doing: -Designing and implementing SAP security roles and authorisations in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud -Delivering Segregation of Duties (SoD) rules, security provisioning, workflows and business process controls -Translating business requirements into security and authorisation designs -Supporting the SAP...

Software Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Engineer based in the Guildford or Newcastle area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. 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 a Software Engineer —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: High-quality, readable, scalable and easily maintained code, using Java. Contribution to quality assurance by writing unit and automated tests. Design and code reviews Sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups in a true Agile environmentThe Individual We’re looking for...

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...

Platform Engineer 12 months Swindon - hybrid Inside IR35 - umbrella only Primary skills Data Engineering & Pipeline Development (ETL/ELT design and implementation) Strong SQL & Data Modeling (query optimization, schema design) Programming Skills (Python / Scala for data processing) Big Data Processing (Spark / Databricks) Cloud Data Platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP - especially data services)Secondary skills API-based Data Integration & Microservices exposure Banking / Financial Services Domain Experience If you're passionate about data engineering and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation, we want to hear from you! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

Remote Access Project Manager (Contract) 6 Months Contract London (hybrid working environment) £650 - £800PD - Inside IR35Overview A global retailer is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Strategic Remote Access Project Manager to lead the implementation and optimisation of secure remote access technologies across a complex enterprise environment. This role will play a critical part within a wider Identity Transformation programme, delivering scalable and secure remote connectivity solutions across corporate, retail, and operational technology environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and can introduce structure, governance, and repeatable delivery models while working across multiple technology and business teams. Role & Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of remote access programmes, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler integrations, and secure connectivity...

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...