14 technical author jobs found

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Technical Author subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be predominately working remotely from home.   Rate: £43.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be 2 or 4 days per month in the office and the rest remote.  (some flexibility on this may be needed). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 2 Stage interview process. Initial Virtual or onsite – 2hrs. Author Test & meet the team - onsite for successful candidates.   Technical Author Job Description: To write technical documentation in Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) and traditional formats for the Company's products in accordance with...

Technical Architect +7 months+ +Hybrid working in Bristol onsite 20% +SC cleared role +£100 - £105 ph +Inside IR35 We are looking for an SC Cleared Technical Architect to join a major programme delivering secure, mission-critical communications systems. This role is hybrid, with a mix of home working and time on site in Bristol collaborating with engineering teams and customers. The Role As Technical Architect, you will act as the technical authority for complex systems and services, leading the design of secure architectures and guiding engineering teams through key design decisions. A strong understanding of 3GPP technical standards is essential, as this role supports advanced communications and mission-critical technology environments. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical authority across systems and services. Design and evolve secure, scalable architectures aligned to customer requirements and secure-by-design principles. Lead technical reviews, trade-off...

Senior Security & Technology Consultants Location: Warton, UK (On-Site - 5 Days per Week) Clearance Required: Valid MOD DV (Mandatory) Engagement Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Day Rate: £500 - £900 per day (dependent on role and experience) Overview We are seeking experienced Security & Technology Professionals to support critical programmes in a secure defence environment. These roles span architecture, assurance, operations, and technical delivery disciplines and require individuals who can operate effectively within highly regulated, mission-critical settings. All positions are based full-time on-site in Warton (5 days per week) and require candidates to hold a current and valid MOD DV clearance at the time of application. Scope of Opportunities We are hiring across multiple security and technology disciplines, including: Security Architects Security Assurers Information Security Consultants SOC Analysts OT Architects Cross Domain SMEs IT Administrators...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Nightshift NC Programmer to join our client in aerospace from their site in Flintshire. Please note, with the additional 38% shift uplift on the original rate, your rate will be £50.64 per hour. NIGHTSHIFT NC PROGRAMMER - INSIDE IR35 - £36.70 HOUR (NIGHTSHIFT RATE IS £50.64 PER HOUR) - 9 MONTHS - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS This is not a standard CNC programming role. This is production engineering at the point of impact. We are supporting a major aerospace manufacturing operation producing next-generation aircraft structures. As part of the lineside Manufacturing Engineering team, you will operate on nightshift providing real-time NC programming support to a fast-paced, high-precision production environment. When production encounters a machining or program issue, you are the technical authority. What You'll Be Responsible For Defining and optimising NC programs to Manufacturing Engineering specifications Supporting...

Senior Technical Data Solution Designer Location: London Paddington / Reading Green Park (Hybrid – 2 days onsite) Contract: 6 Months Rate: £465–£550 per day (Inside IR35) It Means More This opportunity offers more than just another contract role: * More ownership – Act as the senior technical authority within your data product squad, shaping end-to-end solution design. * More impact – Build trusted business layers and dashboards that directly influence strategic business decisions. * More technical depth – Work hands-on with modern tooling including dbt, SQL, GCP, Tableau and Atlan within a hybrid data mesh environment. The Role We are seeking a Senior Technical Data Solution Designer to join a large-scale enterprise data transformation programme within a complex, fast-paced environment. This is a pivotal, hands-on leadership role — the peak of the technical career pathway within the squad model. It is not a people management role, but a senior individual contributor...

Senior Technical Architect Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 7 months + Rate: £95 - £105 per hour - Inside IR35 Shape the Future of Secure, Mission-Critical Systems Are you ready to lead technical design for complex, high-impact programmes? We're seeking a Senior Technical Architect to provide strategic technical leadership across critical systems and services. This is an opportunity to influence roadmaps, drive innovation, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and future-ready. Working in a collaborative, agile environment, you'll take ownership of architectural direction while mentoring others and engaging senior stakeholders. A hybrid working model is available, combining on-site collaboration in Bristol with remote flexibility. The Role As a Senior Technical Architect, you will: Act as the technical authority for systems and services. Define and evolve architectures aligned to customer needs, architectural principles, and...

ServiceNow Platform Architect (ITSM, CMDB, Discovery, ITOM, Integration Hub, Flow Designer) – 6 Month Contract £600–£650/day (Inside IR35) Glasgow (Hybrid) Must hold or be eligible for SC Security Clearance Overview We’re seeking an experienced ServiceNow Architect to provide strategic and technical leadership for a major transformation programme. This role will act as the Technical Design Authority for the ServiceNow platform, ensuring scalable, secure, and best#8209;practice-aligned architecture across the estate. You will play a key role in defining and governing architectural standards while supporting significant uplift activities including a CMDB rebuild, complex integrations, and platform optimisation. Key Responsibilities Serve as the technical authority for the ServiceNow platform, defining and governing architectural standards and design decisions. Lead the architectural strategy to ensure long-term platform sustainability, security, and scalability. Oversee...

Role: Oracle DBA with AWS Migration Experience Type: Contract (6 Months) Location: Manchester, UK Working Model: Fully Onsite Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella We are urgently seeking a highly experienced Oracle DBA for a 6-month engagement with. In this standalone, mission-critical role, you will be the ultimate technical authority for a high-availability database estate. The Role: Act as the go-to technical expert for Oracle Database 12c, taking full ownership of stability, security, and performance. Diagnose and resolve complex performance issues on high-volume transactional workloads (using AWR/ASH, SQL tuning, and execution plan reviews). Design, test, and manage robust RMAN backup and recovery strategies. Partner with Dev and QA teams to advise on schema design, query patterns, and operational impact.Your Experience: Active SC Clearance or SC Eligibility (preferred) Extensive hands-on experience as a DBA in high-availability Oracle 12c...

Principal Digital Electronics Engineer 12 months £84.55 per hour (inside IR35) Hybrid working About the Opportunity We are seeking a Principal Digital Electronics Engineer to help deliver advanced electronic solutions across some of the most complex and high-profile defence and security programmes in the UK. This is a technical leadership role where you will shape digital hardware architectures, influence system-level design decisions, and mentor engineers across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to production and in-service support. What You'll Be Doing Lead the architecture, design and development of complex digital electronic systems Define and review FPGA, SoC, and high-speed digital designs Oversee requirements capture, design documentation, and verification strategies Provide technical authority and governance across multiple projects Support system integration, validation, and qualification activities Collaborate with systems, software, firmware,...

Principal Digital Electronics Engineer 12 months £84.55 per hour (inside IR35) Hybrid working (Portsmouth) About the Opportunity We are seeking a Principal Digital Electronics Engineer to help deliver advanced electronic solutions across some of the most complex and high-profile defence and security programmes in the UK. This is a technical leadership role where you will shape digital hardware architectures, influence system-level design decisions, and mentor engineers across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to production and in-service support. What You'll Be Doing Lead the architecture, design and development of complex digital electronic systems Define and review FPGA, SoC, and high-speed digital designs Oversee requirements capture, design documentation, and verification strategies Provide technical authority and governance across multiple projects Support system integration, validation, and qualification activities Collaborate with systems,...

3GPP Technical Architect Rate: £80 - £105 per hour IR35 status: Inside IR35 Duration: Initially 6 months Location: South West (Bristol) - Hybrid circa two days a week in the office Clearance: Active SC Clearance is required. You will join a global technology consultancy working with the MoD. As a technical Architect you should be comfortable working in a customer facing role. This role requires an understanding of the mission critical communications space and associated standards. The role: Act as the technical authority for systems and services. Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, architecture principles, and secure-by-design standards. Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation. Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions. Your skills and experience: Knowledge of 3GPP technical standards Proven experience in system and...

Role: Oracle DBA with Active SC Clearance Type: Contract (12 Months) Location: Leeds, UK Current Active SC Clearance needed. Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella Are you an Oracle Database SME looking for your next long-term contract? We are urgently seeking a highly experienced Oracle DBA for a 12-month engagement with PIN Communications. In this standalone, mission-critical role, you will be the ultimate technical authority for a high-availability database estate. 🚨 Must-Have: You MUST hold a Current and Active SC Clearance to be considered. The Role: Act as the go-to technical expert for Oracle Database 12c, taking full ownership of stability, security, and performance. Diagnose and resolve complex performance issues on high-volume transactional workloads (using AWR/ASH, SQL tuning, and execution plan reviews). Design, test, and manage robust RMAN backup and recovery strategies. Lead database patching (PSU/CPU), upgrades, and hardening on Linux...

Algorithm Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £65ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm related software? Do you have experience with MathWorks tools? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers to these are yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Algorithm 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. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, active UK SC Clearance will be required. You will be involved in activities throughout the product life cycle including early research studies, feasibility and concept stages, and product development and customer support. You will be involved in: Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an Algorithm Software Engineer on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Job Description: Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical expert to transcode a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA to Matlab As part of a wider team, define, distribute and review core activities to enable efficient completion of the transcoding within project...