26 engineering jobs found in Thatcham

Infrastructure Test Analyst - DV Cleared Rate: £400 a day Location: Basingstoke - onsite 5 days a week Clearance: DV Clearance required You will join a global IT Consultancy delivering digital transformation to the MoD. You will be an experienced test analyst with good knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems together with an understanding of DevOps principles, together with the experience of working within a multi-disciplined engineering team. Embedded within Agile delivery teams, you will collaborate closely with developers, infrastructure specialists, and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions that make a real-world impact. You will leverage your knowledge of core software tools, development methods, and 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...

VMware Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a leading Defence and National Security programme as a VMware Architect, where you'll guide the technical strategy and delivery of secure, large-scale infrastructure services. This is a high-impact role for a collaborative leader who thrives on driving innovation and delivering mission-critical solutions in complex, secure environments. About the Role - VMware Architect As a VMware Architect, you'll lead the design and technical delivery of core infrastructure components from conception through to live service. You'll collaborate across architecture, engineering, and service teams to ensure cohesive delivery aligned to strategic goals. Responsibilities include defining and governing solution architectures, maintaining design integrity, and ensuring alignment to customer and security requirements. You'll play a central role in shaping roadmaps and driving efficiency across multiple technical workstreams within an Agile...

Technical Project Manager - Wireless 5G  Certain Advantage are hiring on behalf of our global telecoms client for a Technical PM who can offer demonstrable expertise in delivering “Private Wireless” projects for corporate customers, ideally 5G private wireless within in the industrial sector (e.g. manufacturing, logistics & distribution etc). This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a global telecoms business with a healthy pipeline of wireless projects coming into their international network delivery team. Initially 6 months this contract is expected to run for 12 months, potentially longer.  What will stand out in your application; Demonstrable Network Project experience - with wireless projects (especially 5G) stated in the CV Demonstrable experience identifying, planning for and managing dependencies Strong 3rd party vendor management (e.g. Nokia) Although this is expected to be delivering 5G wireless into new construction projects, this is not a Construction...

Contract CTO Location: Southampton, Hybrid working IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Duration: TBC (open to full time or fractional engagement) Our client is seeking an experienced contract/interim CTO as they commence a major technology transformation programme. The contract CTO will be engaged outside of IR35 to lead the strategic and technical delivery of a large-scale digital and data transformation. Fractional engagement may also be considered for the right profile of contractor. The organisation is integrating multiple legacy systems, modernising its internal technology estate, and launching new customer-facing digital products. This includes a new SaaS platform designed to enhance customer experience and support commercial growth. The Contract CTO will be responsible for defining the technology roadmap, driving delivery, and ensuring the transformation is executed at pace and with measurable outcomes to maximise ROI. Fractional engagement may also be considered for the right...

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and...

Job Title: SC Cleared Senior Network Engineer Location: Portsmouth Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Market rates via an approved umbrella company The Role As a Senior Network Engineer, you will join our team supporting our client and their customers. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on IT and networking experience who enjoys solving problems, learning new skills, and contributing to critical projects. You'll work in an ITIL-based environment supporting multiple projects across different layers, delivering technical outputs that ensure secure, efficient transfer of data and the delivery of key communications and network systems. The role will be delivering network solutions that provide critical services for our customers. Day-to-day, you'll be investigating and resolving technical issues, supporting multiple projects across different layers of the network, and ensuring the secure transfer of data for our client and their clients customers. You'll...

Company Description Ready to join a team that's leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good! We’ve been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers trusting us to keep them covered through our esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands. With a bold commitment for digital innovation, we're transforming the way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we’re now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future. Job Description We are currently recruiting for Technical Leads to sit within one of our core value streams to focus on developing and implementing innovative digital technology. You will manage, lead and coach a team of...

Cyber Security Engineer (DV Cleared) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our prestigious client for a Cyber Security Engineer for initially 6 months. Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work you will be required to hold DV clearance and work the 37 hours per week fully onsite in Newport, South Wales. The hourly rate on offer is up to £90/hr (Umbrella, depending on experience) This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established leading services provider who serve a range of high-profile clients including prominent names within aerospace, government and high-tech manufacturing. As a Cyber Security Engineer you’ll stand as an escalation point for all SOC operational engineering activity. You will be responsible for the transition of projects from the System Design team into the SOC operations ensuring impact analysis, capacity and availability management are considered prior to accepting new projects. You’ll also mentor/oversee members of the SOC...

Cyber Engineer 6 month contract Based in Newport Offering £90ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in scripting and programming? Do you have experience with SOC tooling such as IDPS, Firewalls, SIEM, Splunk, etc.? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Cyber Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Stand as an escalation point for all SOC operational engineering activity Responsible for the transition of projects from the System Design team into the SOC operations ensuring impact analysis, capacity and availability management are considered prior to accepting new projects Support SOC Engineers & Analyst activity...

Security Architect Newport, South Wales (4 days onsite / Fridays remote) 6 month contract (strong potential for extension) Rate: Negotiable (DOE) ACTIVE SC Clearance is requiredAbout the Role A major defence organisation is seeking a Security Architect (Cyber) to play a key role in shaping, developing, and maintaining secure system architectures across mission-critical MOD programmes. You’ll ensure all solutions align with defence and national security standards, working closely with internal engineering teams, MOD stakeholders, and security authorities to uphold the highest standards of cyber assurance. Key Responsibilities Design and develop secure architectures for MOD platforms, systems, and networks. Align solutions with frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, JSP 440, DEF STAN 05-138, and NCSC guidance. Produce and maintain documentation: Security Architecture Documents, Risk Assessments, and Security Management Plans. Lead and support design reviews and assurance...

PAYE or Contractor Rates Available Join an Innovative, High-Performing Engineering Environment Are you a skilled Metrology Technician with strong CMM programming experience? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment where precision truly matters? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry-leading, innovative company on a 6-month contract, working alongside world-class engineers, quality specialists, and production teams. We are looking for a high-calibre Metrology Technician who can take full ownership of measurement processes and help us maintain the exceptional standards our products are known for. What You’ll Be Doing Measurement Management • Oversee all measurement requirements across operations • Support moulding validations, in-process inspections and non-conformance investigations CMM Programming & Analysis • Program and operate Zeiss CMM systems using Calypso • Request appropriate fixturing and execute full measurement system analysis...

Role: Data Engineer (AWS) Contract: £450pd-£500pd (Inside IR35) Location: Remote working with occasional travel to site Duration: End of March 2026 (expected to extend at the new financial year) We are currently recruiting for a Data Engineer to work on a project within the Public Sector space. The role will be AWS focused and requires a Data Engineer who can come in and make an impact and difference to the project. Skills and experience required Experience of back-end / data engineering across a number of languages (including Python), and commonly used IDE's Experience with developing, scheduling, maintaining and resolving issues with batch or micro-batch jobs on AWS ETL or Azure ETL services Experience querying data stored on AWS S3 or Azure ADLSv2, or through a Lakehouse capability Experience in managing API-level and Database connectivity Experience using source control and DevOps tooling such as Gitlab Experience in use of terraform (or similar cloud native products)...

Senior QA Automation Engineer | £500 p/d Inside IR35 | London | Financial Services Overview We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join a leading financial services organisation on a 6-month contract. This hands-on role focuses on delivering high-quality automated testing across web, API, and data validation for investment and wealth management platforms. You will execute automation scripts, validate complex data flows, test RESTful APIs, and ensure releases meet reliability and performance standards. Role & Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and execute automation frameworks for web, API, and data validation testing within wealth management and trading systems Perform functional, regression, performance, and integration testing for complex financial applications Test RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman or RestAssured Validate data and perform back-end testing using SQL Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or...

Adecco / 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. Job Title: Program Manager II Contract: Initial 6 Month Contract Location: London - Hybrid Rate: 45 per hour PAYE Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of live streaming and influencer marketing? Our client, a leading name in the streaming industry, is on the lookout for a Program Manager II to join their innovative Creator Sponsorship team. This is your chance to contribute to the largest live streaming service in the world, where communities thrive around gaming, music, entertainment, and more! About the Role: In this exciting position, you will play a pivotal...

NET Backend Developer London 3-6 month FTC £60,000 to £70,000 Pro Rata + Benefits Excellent opportunity for an experienced .NET Backend Developer to join a rapidly growing business in London, where you will play a key role in shaping the backend systems, API architecture, and cloud infrastructure that support the company's technology roadmap. They already work across a range of platforms and services and now require a skilled Backend Developer with strong experience in C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, and AWS in order to support their ongoing growth and technical evolution. In this role you will collaborate closely with engineering teams and business stakeholders to design and build backend services, APIs, and cloud hosted systems. You will work with technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Core, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, and AWS services. You will also support deployments, performance tuning, and the improvement of backend architecture and development processes. The ideal candidate will...

Role: Software Engineer Location: hybrid (3 days a week) Initial duration: 6 months (with possible extension) We are hiring a Software Engineer ready to own and deliver end-to-end technical tasks with minimal assistance. If you are proficient in systems design, eager to champion code health, and keen to review and improve peer code, apply now! What You'll Do: Write production-ready code and contribute to system design. Own end-to-end task delivery, including deployment, monitoring, and documentation. Conduct comprehensive testing (integration, performance, security) and pay off technical debt. Triage and resolve product/system issues. 🛠️ Tech Stack: Golang, Typescript, Angular SQL, Relational & Non-relational databases ✅ Core Skills Required: Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms Systems Thinking and SWE System Design Debugging and Test Engineering Apply today to define your technical impact! Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business...

SAP PEO Solution Architect - Active SC, SAP, PEO £Market Rate (Inside IR35) Remote / London 6 months We are seeking an experienced SAP PEO Solution Architect, with Active Security Clearance (SC) to provide strategic advisory services on leveraging SAP for advanced manufacturing solutions within a complex engineering environment. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a SAP Solution Architect ideally within the Defence sector Active Security Clearance (SC) Deep knowledge of SAP PEO (Production Engineering and Operations module) and its role within manufacturing solutions Strong experience in SAP S/4HANA architecture and PLM integration (Teamcenter / PLMSi). Ability to advise at a strategic level, not just technical delivery. Nice to have: Flexibility to get to office Experience within engineering/manufacturing If 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...

My Client leading financial institution is seeking an experienced Release Management Lead to oversee planning, coordination, and governance of software and infrastructure releases across enterprise platforms. Release Management Lead - Financial Services Location: London | Contract: Inside IR35 | Rate: £739/day Key Responsibilities: Own and manage the enterprise release calendar. Plan and execute major, minor, and emergency releases. Coordinate with Product, Engineering, QA, and Infrastructure teams. Ensure rollback plans and communication strategies for critical releases. Lead release bridges and out-of-hours deployments. Manage post-release issue tracking and remediation.Required Skills: Extensive release management experience in financial services. Strong knowledge of ITIL, change governance, and regulatory standards (DORA, SOX, GDPR). Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow), CI/CD pipelines, and scaled agile frameworks (SAFe). Excellent leadership and stakeholder...

Data Scientist - £350 - £400 Per Day – UK (Remote) – Contract Position – Global Technology Company About the Role We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist to join a Global Technology Company on a contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in product analytics, experimentation, and data storytelling to deliver actionable insights. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve user experience and security. Key Responsibilities Perform product analytics to identify trends and opportunities. Design and analyze experiments to guide product and business decisions. Apply causal inference techniques to measure the impact of product changes. Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborate with engineering, product, and measurement teams to deliver data-driven recommendations. Minimum Requirements Proven experience in product...

Databricks Engineer - £400PD - Remote About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Data Engineer with deep, hands-on Databricks experience to join our growing data engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and lakehouse architectures on Azure, enabling advanced analytics and data-driven decision making across the business. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Databricks, PySpark, and Delta Lake. Build and optimise data lakehouse architectures on Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS). Develop high-performance data solutions using Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks workflows Implement best practices for data governance, security, and quality across all pipelines. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, production-grade data models. Monitor and tune pipeline performance to ensure efficiency, reliability, and cost...