11 platform engineer jobs found

Location: Bristol (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £81.75ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide hands-on leadership across a high-priority software delivery programme. Based in Bristol, this contract role requires a self-starter who can swiftly comprehend complex problem domains, translate requirements into actionable deliverables, and drive engineering teams to successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Delivery & Execution Own end-to-end technical delivery across the programme. Make time-critical delivery decisions in the absence of programme leadership. Break down high-level requirements into structured deliverables for engineering teams. Sequence work, set priorities, and maintain delivery plans. Act as escalation point for blockers, risks, and technical issues. Drive tangible progress across multiple engineering and...

eDV DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - AWS, Kubernetes - Contract Outside IR35. . We are supporting a specialist engineering consultancy delivering secure technology platforms to high-profile UK government organisations. They are seeking an eDV Cleared DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with strong experience across AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD and Linux environments to support the continued growth of critical cross-domain systems. This contract role will focus on improving platform reliability, automation, infrastructure as code, observability and DevOps practices across both cloud and on-premise environments. You will work closely with software engineers, platform engineers and operations teams to ensure highly secure, scalable and resilient systems supporting sensitive government programmes. Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Rate: £500-£650 per day Outside IR35 Security Clearance: Active eDV Clearance required Start...

Lead Software Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £80ph Outside IR35 Do you have experience in AI/ML development or model-based engineering? Do you have experience in Python, C#, or .NET? 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 Lead Software 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. Do you the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to go through MOD SC clearance. You will be involved in: Own end-to-end technical delivery across the programme Make time-critical delivery decisions in the absence of programme leadership Break down high-level requirements into structured deliverables for engineering teams...

AI Engineer Outside of IR35 4‑Week Contract £450–£600 DOE Edinburgh Are you an AI Engineer ready to make an impact fast? Join a UK prop- tech leader transforming the lettings industry with smart, data‑driven solutions used by over 1,000 letting agents across the UK. You’ll work on real‑world AI and machine learning projects that enhance our client's platform, improve automation, and help streamline property rental workflows from listing through to lease signing. This short‑term contract is perfect if you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to cutting‑edge AI features in a fast‑moving SaaS business. What you’ll bring: • Strong experience building and deploying AI/ML models • Hands‑on coding skills (Python or similar) • Ability to integrate AI into product features and data workflows • Curious, collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering results Why this role: • 4‑week high‑impact contract • Opportunity to work on innovative AI projects in prop tech •...

AWS Data Engineer | 6m Contract | London, Hybrid - Outside IR35  Daily Rate: £570 per day (Outside) Team: Data Engineering - Application Development Overview: Opus have partnered with a London Financial Services company who're seeking a Senior AWS Data Engineer with a background in Application Development to support in architecting and delivering a new PostgreSQL‑driven data platform which will be used to support core functions across investment reporting, risk analysis, regulatory output, and performance measurement. This is a high‑impact greenfield build. You’ll take full ownership of the platform’s design and lead the transition away from Databricks and Excel-centric processes—shaping critical infrastructure that underpins the organisation’s investment operations. What You’ll Work On You’ll be responsible for designing and developing a scalable, secure PostgreSQL environment capable of supporting: Portfolio valuation and holdings data Performance and attribution reporting...

Data Platform Consultant (SC Cleared) Corsham (Wiltshire) 6 Month Contract £450/day (Outside IR35) Data Platform Consultant needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong Power BI, Tableau + AWS Cloud experience. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in Corsham (Wiltshire). Start ASAP in March/April 2026. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2 days/week working from the office in Corsham (Wiltshire). A chance to work with a leading global IT + Digital transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Project Objective: design, build + implementation of a cloud based Data Analytics platform to provide data workflow, data visualisation + dashboard solutions. Key Skills: Tableau, Power BI + Apache Superset dashboard + data visualisation tools. AWS Cloud Infrastructure environments including: AWS Glue, S3 Buckets, Athena + Serverless data pipelines. Python and R-style workflow development environments. SQL querying + data transformation...

Senior Software Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £60ph Outside IR35 Do you have experience in version control and configuration management (Git, AWS)? Do you have experience in Python(pytest)? 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 Senior Software 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. Do you the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to go through MOD SC clearance. You will be involved in: Take ownership of specific software work packages, including low-level planning, delivery, and reporting Design, implement, document, and test software modules and components Peer review code, application design,...

Location: Bristol (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £78ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves developing and deploying advanced machine learning models essential for secure, high-integrity systems and services across critical defence, government, and public sector programmes. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and optimise machine learning models, including NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics Own the ML lifecycle from data preparation through to training, evaluation, and deployment Implement and maintain MLOps workflows for continuous integration and delivery of ML models Collaborate with Data Engineers and DevOps teams to ensure production readiness and scalability Contribute to architecture decisions for ML pipelines and data flows Apply secure coding and configuration practices in line with...

Location: Bristol or Southampton (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £61.90ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python, Docker, and Cyber Security for a 6-month contract based in Bristol or Southampton. The role involves a hybrid working model with approximately 20% onsite presence. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of specific software work packages, including low-level planning, delivery, and reporting, with the ability to work independently and autonomously. Possess a strong understanding of microservice software architecture. Design, implement, document, and test software modules and components. Peer review code, application design, and test results to ensure compliance with standards and governance. Troubleshoot complex issues and provide technical guidance to engineers. Mentor and support junior developers, sharing knowledge and best...

Senior Software Engineer Rate: £450 a day IR 35 Determination: Outside IR35 Location: Southampton Working Pattern: 20% onsite Clearance: SC Clearance required Stack overview: Python (including pytest), git, Docker and AWS with prior experience building full stack Flask You will join a global defence technology consultancy and take ownership of specific software work packages, including low level planning, delivery, and reporting, with ability to work independently and autonomously. You will have strong understanding of microservice software architecture, and design, implement, document and test software modules and components. What you'll bring Strong technical ability with proven experience delivering software components and modules. Ability to work confidently, strategically and autonomously Ability to balance hands-on coding with document writing and planning session participation Your skills and experience: Proficiency in Python (including pytest), git, Docker and...

Senior Software Engineer Rate: £450 a day IR 35 Determination: Outside IR35 Location: Bristol Working Pattern: 20% onsite Clearance: SC Clearance required Stack overview: Python (including pytest), git, Docker and AWS with prior experience building full stack Flask You will join a global defence technology consultancy and take ownership of specific software work packages, including low level planning, delivery, and reporting, with ability to work independently and autonomously. You will have strong understanding of microservice software architecture, and design, implement, document and test software modules and components. What you'll bring Strong technical ability with proven experience delivering software components and modules. Ability to work confidently, strategically and autonomously Ability to balance hands-on coding with document writing and planning session participation Your skills and experience: Proficiency in Python (including pytest), git, Docker and AWS...