34 engineering jobs found in Royston

Hiring: QA Engineering Specialist (12-Month Contract) DV Active Clearance Required Looking for a QA Specialist to lead quality strategies and full-lifecycle integration testing for high-priority tech initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Design and execute end-to-end test strategies & automation Lead full-lifecycle integration testing across complex workstreams Drive deep-dive defect analysis and root-cause solutions Mentor QA analysts and champion modern best practicesRequirements: Strong background in test strategy, integration, and automation Proven leadership and technical mentorship experience📩 Interested or have a recommendation? DM me or comment below! #QAEngineering #SoftwareTesting #ContractJobs #UKTech #DVCleared #TestingJobs Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Software/Systems Test Engineer - 3684 Initial 6-month contract 3-4 days onsite in Stevenage SC must be in place to start the contract £60.81ph, UMB inside IR35 Overview of department: Our client's Weapon Systems Simulation & Experimentation (WSSE) department is at the forefront of integrating real products, models, synthetic environments, and people throughout the systems life cycle. We use agile methodologies to develop real-time software components that simulate complex weapon systems and sub-systems. Embedded within WSSE, the Integration & Missile Validation (IMV) Team provides best practice and capability to ensure our products are rigorously tested, fit-for-purpose, and ready for delivery. Your work will directly ensure the quality, functionality and performance of our advanced simulation systems. This is a unique opportunity to work in our cutting edge Digital Battlespace Facility. The role is dynamic and fast-paced, and could include working on a variety of...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Software Test Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. Rate: £60.81 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days min a week in office, the rest remote to begin with. Could then drop to 3 days min on site, 2 days from home once up to speed. 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) Software Test Engineer Job Description: The Weapon Systems Simulation & Experimentation (WSSE) department is at the forefront of integrating real products, models, synthetic environments, and people throughout the systems life cycle. We use agile methodologies to develop real-time software components that simulate complex weapon systems and sub-systems. Embedded within WSSE, the Integration & Missile Validation...

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...

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer to join a leading global defence client on an initial 12month contract. Reporting to the Programme Chief Engineers, the successful candidate’s specific role scope will be subject to assigned programmes, but will include a range of systems engineering activities as follows: * Classical requirements management and development on highly complex major programmes - DOORS essential. * Verification Planning. * System design * Research Projects. Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience: * We are looking for engineers with relevant higher-level qualifications (e.g. Bachelors / Masters in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical / Electronic, Engineering). * Candidates would ideally have higher level academic or industrial experience in Systems Engineering. * Relevant experience of the engineering development lifecycle. * Experience / understanding of MBSE as applied to various programme...

1-2 days onsite in Milton Keynes 6 month contract Experience & Skills Required Proven experience in Data Engineering, with strong hands‑on experience in Python, Data Modelling, Data Warehousing. Strong background in incident resolution, requests, changes and problem‑solving within SLAs. Hands‑on experience with Spark, Data Architecture, SQL and Delta Lake. Cloud development experience (AWS, GCP or Azure). Working knowledge of Medallion Architecture. Demonstrated capability in implementing and supporting pipelines in demanding environments. Strong communication skills and confidence presenting ideas and technical approaches. Willingness to learn, adopt and improve best practices and standards. Ability to work effectively in complex, high‑pressure environments using both legacy and modern technologies. Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the...

Robotics Software Engineer – Contract Location: London – Hybrid / Remote Duration: 3 months Rate: Flexible Sector: Robotics & Automation Opportunity Overview An innovative robotics and automation business is looking for a Robotics Software Engineer to join its engineering team on an initial 3-month contract. You’ll work across a modern ROS 2 Jazzy robotics software stack, developing and deploying software that controls industrial robotic systems used in real-world manufacturing environments. This is an opportunity for a strong software engineer with practical robotics exposure to work alongside robotics developers, controls engineers and product engineers, with your work being deployed directly onto physical robotic systems. The ideal candidate will be available immediately and able to hit the ground running within an existing codebase. On-site working in East London is preferred, although hybrid and remote applications will also be considered. Key Responsibilities...

Job Title: Snowflake Data Architect - 5 DAYS A WEEK ON-SITE Day Rate: £600-£700 per day Location: Wembley London - 5 days on-site Our client, a well-established and diversified multinational organisation, is seeking a Snowflake / Data Architect to join their team. Skills Solid experience in Data Engineering or Data Architecture, with solid experience in specialising in Snowflake platform design and governance. Data Architecture: Mastery of Data Warehouse design methodologies - Inmon, Kimball, and Data Vault 2.0 - with the judgement to apply the right pattern for the right use case. Technical Skills: Expert SQL and Python; hands-on experience with dbt (data build tool) or equivalent transformation frameworks. AWS Integration: Solid understanding of AWS IAM, S3 data lake patterns, and PrivateLink for cross-cloud data connectivity. AI Readiness: Practical experience architecting data infrastructure for AI/ML consumption - vector databases, embedding stores, and RAG pipeline...

Working with a global financial services organisation who are looking for a hands-on Senior Full Stack Developer. Details Location - London Hybrid 3 days / week in office Duration - Initially 6 months Rate - £550-£650 / day Inside IR35 via Umbrella Skills and Experience Required TypeScript, Next.js or React AWS and Terraform Experience providing feedback to engineering teams via code review Exposure to a wide range of languages, frameworks, and cloud technologies Core Competencies: Highly proactive and ability to take ownership Experience working in a fast-paced environment Ideally, financial services experience or investment bankingIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment...

Fully remote UK £450 per day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) 6-month contract with view to extend Experienced Project Manager required to lead strategic Data and AI programmes that transform how data is acquired, governed, managed, and leveraged across the organisation. You will partner with business, product, engineering, data science, and architecture teams to deliver scalable data platforms, AI-enabled capabilities, and enterprise-wide data initiatives Key responsibilities: **Lead end-to-end delivery of complex Data and AI programmes across multiple teams and business functions **Translate business objectives into executable roadmaps, technical requirements, and delivery plans for data, analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions **Drive alignment across Product, Engineering, Data Science, Data Management, Architecture, Governance, and Operations teams **Establish programme governance, reporting, metrics, and delivery mechanisms to provide transparency and drive...

Senior / Lead Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Developer Contract: 12 month project (3 months initially) Location: UK-based, predominantly remote with occasional client-site travel Security: Candidates will be required to successfully complete BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) checks as part of the onboarding process. £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) rate is dependent on experience The Role We are looking for experienced Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Developers to join a high-profile public-sector transformation programme. There are opportunities at both Senior and Lead level, with the level determined by your technical experience, delivery capability and leadership background. You will work on Dynamics 365 Customer Service solutions, alongside Power Pages, Power Automate and Azure services, delivering robust solutions across a complex enterprise environment. What You'll Be Doing Developing and extending Dynamics 365 Customer Service, including...

Data Centre Technical Operations Manager Location: London Contract Length: 6 months Daily Rate: £203.44 - £226.00 Umbrella Working Pattern: Full Time Our client is seeking a highly skilled Data Centre Technical Operations Manager to oversee and enhance their data centre operations. This is a temporary position based in the bustling area of London, where the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of data centre activities. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage all technical operations within the data centre, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Develop and implement operational processes and procedures that enhance efficiency and maintain the highest standards of service delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and facilities management, to ensure seamless integration of services. Monitor and analyse data centre performance metrics, providing regular reports and insights to...

Software Engineer (PHP/Laravel & Node.js) 1 year FTC | St Paul's, London | Hybrid (2 days in office) | £60,000-£70,000 We're partnering with a growing, technology-driven organisation looking to add a Software Engineer to its engineering team. This is an opportunity to join a business that values strong technical foundations, modern development practices and continuous learning. You'll work across PHP/Laravel and Node.js/TypeScript, helping to build and enhance scalable applications, integrations and services while collaborating with experienced engineers in a supportive, high-performing environment. The role will play a key part in the development of a new internal business platform, supporting the replacement and modernisation of a core business system. Working closely with the wider technology team, you'll help build new functionality, integrations and services that improve operational efficiency and support the organisation's long-term digital transformation goals....

Technical Architect Remote | UK | Outside IR35 Are you a hands-on Technical Architect with a background in media, broadcasting, TV or Video on Demand platforms? We're looking for an experienced architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-native solutions for major media and entertainment organisations. Working across the full project lifecycle, you'll collaborate with stakeholders, development teams and customers to define architecture, shape technical strategy and ensure successful delivery of modern AWS-based solutions. What You'll Be Doing - Designing scalable, cloud-native architectures on AWS. - Working with customers and internal teams to understand business and technical requirements. - Leading technology selection and key architectural decisions. - Producing solution designs, estimates and technical documentation. - Supporting engineering teams throughout delivery, ensuring quality, security and reliability. - Helping establish CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies...

API/Integration Developer - SC Cleared 7 months London / Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on site £550 Pay per day (Inside IR35) ***Please note - Due to the nature of the role and the client, the selected candidate MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC Clearance*** The Role We are currently looking for a Senior API/Integration Developer to join a major public sector technology programme on an initial 7-month contract. This is a hands-on development role focused on delivering bespoke integrations between internal systems, cloud platforms and third-party applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across Azure and C#/.NET, alongside a proven background in developing and supporting complex integration solutions. Candidates with strong integration experience using Python or other comparable programming languages will also be considered. Key Responsibilities Design and develop bespoke integration solutions between multiple systems and platforms. Develop and maintain integrations...

Configuration Manager (SC Cleared) Location: Remote Contract Length: 4-6 Months Rate: Up to £622 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Your New Role Hays are recruiting for an experienced Configuration Manager to support a high-profile Ministry of Justice programme. This is a fully remote contract opportunity working within a secure and highly regulated environment, ensuring the integrity, consistency and governance of critical IT systems and infrastructure. You will play a key role in maintaining configuration management processes, controlling changes, ensuring audit compliance and supporting the successful deployment of technology services across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Managing and maintaining Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs). Identifying, categorising and tracking configuration items including servers, software, documentation and infrastructure assets. Establishing and maintaining hardware and software baselines....

Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead Location: London Pay: £600 per day Contract: 6 months Shape the Future of Infrastructure Automation We are embarking on a major transformation programme to embed automation across our global infrastructure estate, and we're looking for an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead (VP) to help drive this strategic initiative. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in accelerating Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and platform engineering practices across a complex global environment supporting approximately 3,000 servers and services. You'll work at the intersection of Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, Development, and Architecture teams to build scalable, secure, and reusable automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, consistency, and resilience. If you're passionate about automation, cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and modern infrastructure engineering, we'd love to hear from you....

Full Stack Developer - Python, Django / Flask, React, Azure Up to £410 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella) Coventry (1/2 days a month) 3 months initial contract My client is an International Consultancy who are looking to hire a Full Stack Developer with demonstrable experience in Python, Django, Flask, React, Azure, SQL and YAML to work with a high-profile end customer. Key Requirements:· Proven Full Stack Development experience in a large, complex organisation· Technical expertise in Python (Django, Flask frameworks)· Demonstrable skills in React, JavaScript (Vanilla) and Node.js· Working knowledge of API integration and workflow automation· SQL (Database Management) and Data Integration skills· Azure Cloud deployment· YAML pipeline experience· Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tools Nice to have:· Utilities / Engineering / Construction industry experience· Knowledge of NEC contract compliance· Immediate availability If you're interested in this role, click...

Full Stack Developer - Python, Django / Flask, React, Azure Up to £410 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella) Coventry (4 days per week onsite) 3 months initial contract My client is an International Consultancy who are looking to hire a Full Stack Developer with demonstrable experience in Python, Django, Flask, React, Azure, SQL and YAML to work with a high-profile end customer. Key Requirements:· Proven Full Stack Development experience in a large, complex organisation· Ability to work onsite 4 days per week· Technical expertise in Python (Django, Flask frameworks)· Demonstrable skills in React, JavaScript (Vanilla) and Node.js· Working knowledge of API integration and workflow automation· SQL (Database Management) and Data Integration skills· Azure Cloud deployment· YAML pipeline experience· Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tools Nice to have:· Utilities / Engineering / Construction industry experience· Knowledge of NEC contract compliance· Immediate availability If...

We are looking for an experienced Connectivity CPE Architect to lead the technical work stream for a next-generation Wi-Fi gateway and home connectivity programme. Kings Road, UK | Hybrid - 2 days/week 📅 Contract until June 2027 💷 Up to £830/day via Umbrella ⏱ 40 hours/week Key Responsibilities Define CPE architecture, technical specifications and requirements. Lead technical RFI/RFP and supplier evaluation activities. Assess CPE OEM and silicon vendor proposals. Lead supplier workshops and technical PoCs. Develop technical scoring, compliance matrices and recommendations. Work closely with Product, Procurement, Engineering and Technology leadership. Essential Experience Strong recent consumer/residential CPE experience. Broadband gateways, home routers, mesh/Wi-Fi devices. Strong Wi-Fi 6/7 knowledge; Wi-Fi 8 desirable. Experience with CPE OEMs / silicon vendors. RFI/RFP and supplier selection experience. Knowledge of RDK-B, OpenWRT, DOCSIS, XGS-PON or similar...