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Software Engineer Taunton - Hybrid (2 days on site P/W) £38,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Private Pension + Holiday Buying Options + Autonomy Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking to work across modern microservices and established WPF applications while influencing key architectural decisions? You will design, develop and maintain software used in demanding industrial environments, working with C#, WPF, front-end languages such as Vue.JS, Angular or React. You will collaborate with electrical and systems engineers, contribute to system architecture and support both new platform development and legacy product improvement. This role offers strong technical variety, career progression and a supportive engineering culture. You should bring solid commercial experience, excellent understanding of SOLID principles, and confidence contributing to design discussions. Exposure to industrial systems or electronics is beneficial. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy: you will be given open technical problems, trusted to investigate and propose solutions, and involved across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to delivery. You will work in an agile environment, alongside testers and engineers, on projects ranging from a couple of months to large programmes of 18 months or more. The Role: Develop desktop and web applications using C#, WPF and Vue.js Contribute to microservice architecture and Azure-based modernisation Support and improve legacy systems Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers Participate in sprints, reviews and CI/CD processes The Person: Experienced Software Engineer with strong design skills Proficient in C#, WPF and modern software practices Collaborative and confident in technical discussions Electronic or industrial knowledge is an advantage Reference number: BBBH271031 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. CGI’s Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focuses primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies most challenging problems. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We are currently looking for an experienced software engineers to join our cross-functional team who, in partnership with our clients, will help define, guide and assure the delivery of integrated solutions. The role offers fantastic opportunities to work within an interesting and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all the skills we need, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Due to the secure nature of this project, this role requires candidates to either already hold, or be eligible to obtain, a high level of UK Security Clearance. To meet the eligibility criteria for this clearance, applicants must be sole British nationals, have been resident in the UK for the past 10 years, and must not have spent more than 28 consecutive days outside the UK within the last five years. Individuals who do not currently hold clearance are still encouraged to apply and will be considered both for this position and for other suitable opportunities within CGI where appropriate. This role is primarily based on a secure client site and requires attendance on site five days per week due to the sensitive nature of the work and the systems involved. While the position is predominantly site-based, there may be occasional flexibility where business needs and security constraints allow. Any such arrangements would be agreed in advance with the project team.

At CGI, our Software Engineers play a pivotal role in delivering the innovative, scalable, and secure solutions that help our clients transform their organisations. Joining our Leeds-based engineering community, you’ll contribute to high-impact projects that shape the future of digital services, applying modern engineering practices to build real-world value. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where you can take ownership of your work, explore new approaches, and thrive creatively as you help design and deliver technology that makes a lasting difference. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. CGI’s Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focuses primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies most challenging problems. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We are currently looking for an experienced software engineers to join our cross-functional team who, in partnership with our clients, will help define, guide and assure the delivery of integrated solutions. The role offers fantastic opportunities to work within an interesting and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all the skills we need, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Due to the secure nature of this project, this role requires candidates to either already hold, or be eligible to obtain, a high level of UK Security Clearance. To meet the eligibility criteria for this clearance, applicants must be sole British nationals, have been resident in the UK for the past 10 years, and must not have spent more than 28 consecutive days outside the UK within the last five years. Individuals who do not currently hold clearance are still encouraged to apply and will be considered both for this position and for other suitable opportunities within CGI where appropriate. This role is primarily based on a secure client site and requires attendance on site five days per week due to the sensitive nature of the work and the systems involved. While the position is predominantly site-based, there may be occasional flexibility where business needs and security constraints allow. Any such arrangements would be agreed in advance with the project team.

At CGI, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and sustaining secure, high-impact applications that underpin critical services for our clients. As a C# Developer, you’ll contribute to the full application lifecycle, combining hands-on development with 4th line support to ensure resilient, high-performing systems. Working within a collaborative, ownership-driven culture, you’ll help deliver measurable outcomes, strengthen long-term client relationships, and shape solutions that make a real difference in a highly secure environment. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a full-time onsite position based in our Reading office, five days per week. UK sole nationality is required.

Software Developer (Python / JavaScript) Remote (with 2 days per month in Birmingham) £35,000 to £42,000 per annum + benefits Excellent opportunity for a Software Developer with Python and JavaScript experience to join a fast-growing, mission-driven tech start-up, working on products that genuinely help organisations build data capability at scale. This organisation is bridging the data skills gap through its proprietary education platform, combining change management, live and online learning led by industry experts, and self-serve training. They already work with recognisable brands and are continuing to grow the platform and product offering as demand accelerates. In this role, you'll join a small, collaborative engineering team building and improving interactive learning experiences, platform features, and integrations. You'll work across the stack where needed, contributing in JavaScript (Vue) and Python, with strong engineering practices around testing, documentation, and reliability. You'll be given real ownership, plenty of variety, and the support to keep developing quickly. The ideal candidate will have commercial experience building software in Python and JavaScript, be comfortable working in a modern front-end framework (Vue or React), and enjoy solving problems that sit right on the edge of product and engineering. If you like clean, well-tested code, enjoy shipping features that users actually feel, and want to grow in a start-up environment (without chaos for the sake of it), this will suit you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a remote-first company where your work will be visible, valued, and directly tied to the growth of the platform and the impact it has on end users. The Role: Develop and maintain platform features using JavaScript (Vue) and Python Build interactive content, gamification features, and user-focused learning tools Work across the stack, collaborating closely with product and the wider business Contribute to quality-focused practices around testing, documentation, and observability Remote-first working, with 2 days per month in the Birmingham office The Person: Commercial experience as a Software Developer (mid-level), or strong equivalent project delivery Good Python skills and strong JavaScript fundamentals Experience in a modern framework such as Vue or React (Vue preferred) Enjoys building robust, well-engineered software with a user-first mindset Able to travel to Birmingham 2 days per month Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

We’re seeking Senior Software Engineers to accelerate our client's transformation by embedding modern, secure engineering practices across their cloud platform. In this role you’ll lead the design and delivery of automated, resilient CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines on Azure, shape cloud-native .NET/React solutions, and upskill teams so the organisation reliably delivers higher-value outcomes for customers. You’ll take ownership of quality and security, drive practical innovation, and be supported by a collaborative delivery team. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This is a hybrid position.

At CGI, we’re redefining what’s possible in the Space, Defence, and Intelligence sector delivering secure, mission-critical systems that protect the UK and drive national capability. As a C++ Software Engineer, you’ll help design and implement next-generation solutions that enable operational excellence and resilience in the most demanding environments. You’ll be part of a trusted team that values innovation, ownership, and collaboration—empowering you to shape the future of defence technology while advancing your own career through continuous learning and professional growth. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the highly secure nature of the work, this role is only open to sole UK Nationals who hold or are eligible to hold High-Level Clearance (HLC). While hybrid or remote working may be possible, regular attendance at the secure site will be required.

Job Title: Service Desk Team Leader - Software Department Location: Hull, UK (Officed based) Salary: £28,000- £34,000 per annum Job type: Full-time, Permanent Reality Solutions is a leading regional IT Solutions Provider and Sage Accredited Business Partner based in Hull. We are a forward-thinking software and technology provider supporting a diverse customer base with high quality solutions and exceptional service. Our Service Desk plays a critical role in ensuring customers receive timely, accurate, and friendly technical support every day. About the role We're looking for a proactive and hands on Service Desk Team Leader to guide our Software Support Engineers (predominantly supporting Sage software and integrated 3rd Party Solutions), drive service excellence, and ensure smooth day to day operation of our 1st & 2nd line support function. You'll lead by example, coach your team, manage workloads, and work closely with the wider business to uphold outstanding customer experience. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor the Service Desk team to deliver a high quality support service Oversee ticket allocation, prioritisation, and SLA adherence Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues Support onboarding, training, and development of team members Monitor team performance, workload, and customer satisfaction Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and efficiency Contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives Work collaboratively with the development, projects, and account management teams to maintain smooth service operations About you Required Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a Service Desk or Support role Strong leadership or mentoring experience Excellent communication and problem solving skills Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle escalations professionally Understanding of software support environments, ticketing systems, and service workflows A passion for developing people and improving the customer experience What we offer Holidays: 22 days annual leave plus continuous service reward Enhanced Pension Scheme Access to Mental Wellbeing Tools & Support A supportive leadership team and collaborative working culture The chance to shape and grow a vital function within the business Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and covering letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience and job titles of; IT Support Service Desk Team Leader, Senior IT Service Desk Consultant, IT Support Consultant, Customer Support, Support Engineer, Senior Helpdesk Support, Helpdesk Analyst, Helpdesk Support, IT Support Analyst may be suitable for this role.

Software Engineering (Manager) 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Remote Rate: £Market rates - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Software Engineering (Manager) to join the team. Key Responsibilities; Responsible for digitization systems and technologies ● Digitizing documents using machine learning, AI technologies at an enterprise scale ● Manages effective stakeholder engagement across all levels. This includes the ultimate users of the platform and operations personnel. ● Encourages creativity and challenges traditional thinking to solve business problems. ● A talent multiplier who enables the digital teams to drive focus and increase velocity. ● Ensures the solution is able to scale to deliver standard business specific platform accelerators. ● Keeps abreast of industry trends through benchmarking, participation in professional associations, etc. in order to lead strategic business direction of the vertical. ● Lead, mentor, and grow multiple scrum teams of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. ● Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, fostering their professional development and technical expertise in areas such as Python, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, and microservices. ● Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the engineering teams. ● Identify and address technical challenges and risks, proactively finding solutions to ensure smooth project execution. ● Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new engineering talent. ● Manage team performance, providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and identifying opportunities for growth. ● Ensure effective communication within the teams and with stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and dependencies. Key Skills & Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in technical management/leadership roles overseeing multiple software development teams. ● Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex software projects using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). ● Expert level understanding of software system design, data systems, microservices architecture, and data analytics. ● Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and execute projects, communicate status, foresee risks, flag issues, seek help, and be committed to a culture of continuous improvement. ● Strong technical proficiency and hands-on experience in: ○ Large Language Models (LLMs): Familiarity with the concepts, architectures, and applications of Large Language Models. Experience leading teams working with LLMs for various use cases. ○ Microservices Architecture: Deep understanding of microservices design patterns, development, deployment, and scaling. Experience leading teams building and maintaining microservices. ○ Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. ○ Ability to travel up to 20% of the time ○ Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at various levels. ○ Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines. ○ Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). ○ Experience with data engineering and data pipelines. ● Ability to understand business problems, bridge with technology capabilities and design solutions. ● Ability to look across the technology landscape and understand the structure and relationships other applications have to enable an effective data interchange and data ingestion. ● Be able to communicate effectively with users, partners, leaders, and executives at all levels. ● Exceptional customer service skills, in addition to extensive experience working in a matrixed org. ● Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams with competing priorities. Experience with Agile teams and delivery. ● 5+ years development experience with REST APIs and integrations This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best-in-class solutions for our customers, helping to shape and support a data driven future for the UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform, no matter the task, they’re on hand to provide support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners Delivering best-in-class solutions Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters Deliver and integrate world-class software for our global customers When you join our collaborative and creative team of software developers, it will be your task to design, code, test, correct and document large programmes and modifications from supplied specifications, and provide costs, timescales and estimate the resources required to effect change. Using all your skills as you collaborate with our clients and users on the content and appearance of complex web pages, we’ll also expect you to create and test pages with specified content and layout, and develop web interfaces to new or existing applications. You’ll have a number of other important responsibilities – these include analysing data requirements to establish, modify or maintain object and data models, evaluating potential solutions and demonstrating, installing and commissioning the selected products. Using application management software and tools to collect performance statistics to ensure targets are met, you’ll perform essential maintenance and identify and resolve any problems you encounter. In addition, you’ll maintain your knowledge of specific technical specialisms, use this to execute a range of specific tasks, and provide detailed advice regarding their application. Use all your specialist development skills as you help defend the UK’s interests With Agile and ITIL Foundation level qualifications or relevant practical experience in a similar role to this one, you should hold Microsoft role-based certification and be skilled at working with technologies in a secure enterprise environment. It’s also important that you possess well developed knowledge of database concepts, architectures, software and facilities, such as Azure DevOps Developer / Cloud/Azure Hub,/Git Hub/ Languages - Typescript/Go/.Net/MS SQL Server and have a good understanding of object and data modelling techniques and design principles. It goes without saying that you’ll have excellent numerical and analytical skills, and extensive knowledge of relevant programming languages. In addition, subject matter expertise in a key technology, tool or product would be desirable, as would experience of working in a variety of ITIL3 environments. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Cleared (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Applications Software Test Lead Our Client is an International company are looking to recruit a seasoned Applications Software Test Lead. You must have at least 5 to 8 years solid experience on applications software testing. Must be ISEB certified or similar. Must have experience of full project life cycle. Should be proactive in offering advice and guidance to members of the team. The role will be based in Milton Keynes. The salary range for this role will be £40K - £50K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Graduate Software Engineer (2026 Graduate) Cheltenham £28,000 + Training + Progression + Pension An excellent opportunity awaits a 2026 graduate pursuing a career in software engineering. This role offers exposure to varied projects, strong mentorship, and the chance to grow within an established software business known for developing graduate talent. This company is a small but well-established software house, highly regarded in the engineering sector for delivering bespoke in-house software solutions for complex electronics projects. In this role, you will join a tight-knit, experienced development team. After initial training to learn the company's products and solutions, you will begin contributing to hands-on support and development tasks, building new features, fixing bugs, and assisting on projects that deliver robust and reliable software to a global customer base. As a graduate engineer, you will receive strong mentorship from senior engineers as you transition into industry. This role is based in Cheltenham, five days per week, to provide consistent support and development. The ideal candidate will be graduating in 2026 with a background in computer science, electronics, or a similar field, and will be keen to pursue a career in software engineering. Candidates should have a solid understanding and practical experience with object?oriented programming, particularly C++. An interest in electronics, geometry, complex algorithms, or graphics will be beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to gain broad hands-on experience, develop as a software engineer, and build a long-term career within a respected engineering business. The Role: *Software development, maintaining and creating new features *Exposure to real commercial projects, bug fixing, and team collaboration *Extensive training, mentorship, and clear progression path *Office-based in Cheltenham The Person: *2026 Graduate, looking to pursue a career in software engineering *Hands on expereince with C++, with a willingness to learn and grow *Familiarity with Git and HTML is beneficial *Looking to build a long-term career in software engineering *Based in or around Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. CGI’s Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focuses primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies most challenging problems. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We are currently looking for an experienced software engineers to join our cross-functional team who, in partnership with our clients, will help define, guide and assure the delivery of integrated solutions. The role offers fantastic opportunities to work within an interesting and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all the skills we need, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Our roles are only available if you hold a UK Security Clearance and are a sole UK National due to the secure nature of the project. You will either hold a higher level clearance or be willing to obtain it. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate.

Elevate your potential with CGI, a global technology service provider and premier business consultancy recognized by Forbes Magazine as a top 100 employer. Our mission is rooted in evolution, excelling in intricate challenges. Collaborating directly with our clients, we employ innovative technologies to revolutionize, empower, safeguard, and deliver critical mission systems. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. We are looking for a Software Developers to come and join our Secure Innovation & Advisory area which sits within the Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit here at CGI. The successful Senior Engineer can either be based out of either Gloucester or Manchester offices.

As the Lead Software Developer, you will provide technical leadership across NDEC and the wider NCA, driving the design, development and delivery of high‑quality software solutions that directly support mission‑critical operational and analytical needs. Working within a multi‑disciplinary technical team, you will contribute to the creation of next‑generation tools and platforms that enhance the Agency’s ability to detect, disrupt and prevent SOC. This role places you at the cutting edge of law enforcement technology, helping to shape capabilities that address some of the most complex and high‑impact threats facing the UK. You will set engineering standards, define best practice and ensure the team consistently delivers secure, scalable and maintainable software. A key part of your role will be leading, coaching and mentoring a team of developers, supporting their technical growth, fostering a positive and collaborative culture, and ensuring their work aligns with NCA priorities. You will champion modern development approaches and agile delivery methods, promoting DevOps practices, automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment to ensure rapid and reliable delivery. Your responsibilities will include guiding technical decision‑making, selecting appropriate technologies and architectural approaches, and making informed judgments about when to build bespoke solutions or adopt existing tools. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, product managers and operational teams to ensure that complex mission requirements are translated into robust, user‑centred technical solutions. In doing so, you will ensure that software developed within NDEC integrates effectively with operational workflows and delivers real‑world impact. You will also play a key role in strengthening the developer community across NDEC and the wider Agency, promoting knowledge sharing, encouraging experimentation and driving the adoption of good practice in security, testing, automation and documentation. Through strong technical leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help build a high‑performing software engineering capability that delivers meaningful outcomes in a fast‑moving and demanding environment. Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership - Lead, manage and inspire a software development team to design, build and deliver high‑quality data services that address complex operational challenges. Provide clear direction, set standards and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Relationship Building - Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the NCA technical community. Promote shared learning, knowledge exchange and cross‑functional working to build collective capability and support the effective delivery of Agency priorities. User Engagement - Champion user‑centred design by defining effective approaches for understanding user needs and guiding others in eliciting and interpreting user stories. Distinguish clearly between genuine user needs and stakeholder wants, ensuring research is applied appropriately and recommending the most suitable tools and methods. Modern Development Standards - Apply and promote modern engineering standards and practices across complex projects and programmes, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, maintainable and aligned with organisational best practice. Programme and Build (Software Engineering) - Maintain technical oversight across all stages and iterations of the software development lifecycle. Provide expert advice to stakeholders, set team‑wide standards for programming tools and techniques, and ensure appropriate application of methods, frameworks and compliance requirements. Information Security - Design solutions with embedded security controls, ensuring they are purposefully engineered to mitigate relevant security threats and meet NCA and national security requirements. Systems Design - Develop systems that balance risk, impact and technical complexity, selecting suitable design patterns and standards. Review and assure the designs of others, ensuring appropriate technology choices, efficient resource use and effective integration across multiple systems. Systems Integration - Coordinate integration activities across systems, defining integration approaches and supporting teams in undertaking integration testing. Ensure components interact reliably and support the delivery of end‑to‑end operational capability.