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We're looking for a Software Engineer with experience in workflow orchestration and backend development to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building scalable distributed systems while designing and implementing complex business workflows using Camunda and Spring Boot microservices. You'll work across the full software lifecycle - from modelling and orchestrating business processes, to building resilient microservices and operating reliable, secure backend platforms in on-premise enterprise environments.

Have you taken a career break from Software Development and are thinking about returning? The Returnship programme is intended for applicants returning from an extended career break for 18 months or more, or who is currently working outside software development, but who has previously worked as a senior software developer or in a comparable role. This returnship programme is designed for experienced software developers returning to work after an extended career break. It offers a supported route back into technical roles, recognising that returning is a transition and that confidence, working practices and tools may have changed during time away. You’ll join a delivery team in either the Home Office or the Ministry of Justice, working on real digital services with structured onboarding, support, and development opportunities provided throughout the programme. (Department‑specific information about the Home Office and Ministry of Justice, including benefits and example services, is provided in the candidate pack.) Job description This role aligns against Software Developer from the Government Digital and Data Framework As a Senior Software Developer on the returnship programme, you will contribute to building, improving and maintaining digital services that need to be secure, reliableand user‑centred. You’ll work in multidisciplinary teams and help promote good engineering practices. As a Senior Software Developer on the Returnship Programme you’ll: Design, build and maintain secure services (APIs, systems and applications), making sound engineering decisions that balance user needs, performance, resilience and security. Work confidently with existing codebases, improving quality, structure and maintainability. Improve the stability, resilience and operability of software by identifying and addressing technical risks early. Apply modern engineering practices that support continuous delivery, including automation, testing and safe deployment patterns. Collaborate across disciplines (for example: product, design, user research, delivery) to shape solutions through discovery, development and iteration. Help your team prioritise technical work, balancing new delivery with the needs of live services. Support and develop others through coaching, mentoring and technical leadership (line management may apply depending on role placement). Note: The specific services and teams you work on will vary by department. More detailed department specific examples are included in the candidate pack linked at the bottom of the page (Home Office and Ministry of Justice sections).

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Software Engineer with a strong focus on Android development to join an established and evolving project team. This role is centred on the design, development, enhancement, and support of modern Android applications using Kotlin, while also contributing to broader engineering, deployment, and operational initiatives across the platform ecosystem. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in native Android development alongside broader software engineering and DevOps capabilities. Experience working across mobile application development, CI/CD processes, operational support, and exposure to Windows/.NET environments will be highly regarded. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong problem-solving capability, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to architectural decisions, modern engineering practices, and the continuous improvement of mobile platforms and supporting systems. Kotlin remains a widely adopted language for Android engineering due to its safety features, interoperability, and modern development capabilities.

Systems Tester Software development company, producing policy administration systems and customer portals for the Life Insurance market. Seeking an individual with the tester should have attained a level of experience equivalent to ISTQB Foundation and must have passed the ISTQB Foundation examination. This experience must have been gained testing insurance, mortgage or pensions software and ’ testing experience across Oracle Databases, Oracle Forms and Oracle Reports. Demonstrable SQL skills. Must have previous experience working with Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems (PAS). Excellent spoken and written English. Fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written English is important to ensure that the individual does not compromise our delivery process or confuse clients. This position is based in Stratford, E15. 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday. 20 days paid holiday in the first year. Please email with a copy of your CV and a cover letter setting out your suitability for this role. The application closing date is 31/12/2015. We will not accept any application received after 31/12/2015. Sal – £30K – £34K Annually

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.

Software Engineer £40,000 - £45,000 + Progression + Salary Reviews + 32 Days Holiday + Hybrid + Bonus + Flexible Working + Pension + Benefits Heysham - Hybrid Are you a hands-on Software Engineer looking to take technical ownership of complex, real-world systems while influencing how high-impact products are designed, delivered and evolved? This is a senior, delivery-focused engineering role offering real technical influence across a multidisciplinary team working in the navigation domain. You will play a central role in shaping software solutions from early concept through to deployment, balancing strong engineering principles with pragmatic delivery. Working closely with Software Engineers, Computer Vision and Navigation specialists, you will help integrate classical navigation, sensor fusion and AI-enabled components into robust, customer-focused products. The role offers variety, technical depth and responsibility across multiple concurrent projects. This position suits an experienced engineer who enjoys ownership, technical leadership and working across system boundaries, without moving into people management. For this position you will need to be able to qualify for SC clearance. The Role: Technical ownership of software design across complex, multi-disciplinary systems Hands-on development across core logic, system integration and performance-critical components Leading technical decision-making with a strong focus on customer value and delivery Breaking down complex problems into clear, deliverable work packages Supporting planning and prioritisation across multiple projects Reviewing code, mentoring engineers and troubleshooting technical issues The Person Strong software engineering background with experience in Python, TypeScript, C++ and modern deployment tools Proven ability to design and deliver complex, real-world software systems end to end Comfortable working across navigation, sensor-driven, AI or computer vision-enabled systems Eligible for SC clearance Confident operating in a hands-on role alongside technical leadership responsibilities Reference Number:BBBH273484 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.

Seeking an individual with good previous development experience in Oracle Forms and Oracle Reports. Must have previous experience working with Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems (PAS). Required to write technical specifications from business or functional specifications. Must have experience Oracle developer suite of products (particularly forms and reports) to undertake projects and enhancements - Oracle SQLPLUS, PL/SQL, Unix scripting. The candidate will have overall responsibility for supporting critical processing. Strong communication skills - Excellent spoken and written English. Fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written English is important to ensure that the individual does not compromise our delivery process or confuse clients. This position is based in Stratford, E15. 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday. 20 days paid holiday in the first year. Please email with a copy of your CV and a letter setting out your suitability for this role. The application closing date is 10/02/2016. We will not accept any application received after 10/02/2016. Salary: £34,000.00 - £38,000.00 per year

Lead Software Engineer Winchester (Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office) £75,000 - £85,000 + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension Are you an experienced software engineer looking to take principal-level ownership of a complex, real-world distributed system used across security and critical infrastructure environments? This is a senior technical role within a specialist engineering business building software that directly integrates with radiation detection hardware deployed in highly sensitive settings. The platform powers real-time monitoring, telemetry, alerting and operational decision-making, supporting customers where reliability, security and accuracy are critical. You will take ownership of a distributed, microservices-based platform, shaping its architecture and technical direction while remaining hands-on with development. Working closely with a small but highly capable onshore team and an established offshore engineering function, you will have genuine influence over how the system evolves and how features are delivered. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys deep technical challenges, architectural responsibility and working on systems that have tangible, real-world impact. The Role: * Ownership of a Linux-based, microservices-driven software platform * Hands-on development across core services and system components * Defining and evolving secure, scalable system architecture * Working closely with and guiding offshore engineering teams * Contributing to strong testing, CI/CD and DevSecOps practices The Person * Strong experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures * Comfortable operating in Linux-heavy, security-constrained environments * Hands-on engineer with architectural ownership experience * Strong testing mindset with CI/CD and DevSecOps exposure * Confident influencing technical direction within small, senior teams Reference Number: BBBH 273825 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment. 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. 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.

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 will play a key role in shaping intuitive, high-performing digital experiences that deliver real value to clients and end users. As a React Developer, you will contribute to building scalable front-end solutions that support business transformation and innovation across industries. Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, contribute creative ideas, and help deliver impactful outcomes. CGI empowers you to grow your expertise, work with modern technologies, and make a meaningful difference while being supported by a strong, inclusive team culture. 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. Our teams operate within a flexible hybrid working model, however on-site requirements vary by project, so the ability to travel as required to meet client needs is essential.

At CGI, we help shape the future of the UK’s most critical industries by delivering secure, mission-driven solutions that make a real-world impact. As a Software Developer, you will play a central role in creating and enhancing complex systems that keep the nation safe, while working in a culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, solve challenging problems, and contribute to initiatives that define industry transformation. 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 position is available in Gloucester, London, and Manchester.

Software Engineer Our Client is looking for a Software Engineer with at least of 5 years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Your expertise must include design and development experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms, tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to MSFT suites, Azure tools, integration, and data is required. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very valuable. Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and experience in programming, administrating, configuring, and integrating using/with MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps/Power Automate, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. In-depth knowledge & development experience using Azure integration tools like Data factory, Logic Apps, etc. Along with knowledge of utilizing Azure SQL Server, Data lake, etc. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages: C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, and PowerShell. Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Knowledge and some experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, etc. Knowledge and some development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). Experience working with APIs, Postman/SOAPUI tools, MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Azure DevOps, Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. General business skills: Excellent communication to translate and explain business requirements to technology & vice-versa. Analytical & methodical mindset with a problem-solving attitude is extremely important for the success of this role. Concise written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be a team player who can earn a team’s respect quickly. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. The Client is based in Trumbull CT USA – this is a remote role ideally from London UK. The salary will be in the range £60K - £90K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

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.

Java Middleware Software Developer Someone who has excellent Java skills, Spring MVC, Apache CXF, Dozer (a fast and flexible framework for mapping back and forth between Java Beans) & XML: A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in Software Development Experience with implementing service-oriented architecture (SOA) Designs and develops Enterprise application integration (EAI) using any ESB products like Fuse, Camel, TIBCO, IBM message broker Designs and develops ESB/SOA/BPM middleware layers using tools like Mule ESB, jBPM Experienced in J2EE, Java Servlets, JMS, Design Patterns, Web services Solid hands-on experience in architecting and developing J2EE based web applications (JSP, Servlet, JDBC, JMS, JAXB) Expert level experience with SOAP and REST web services , open API development, and SOA concepts, using Spring with groovy, XML, JSON, and XSLT Solid understanding of integration & design patterns Gain adoption of platform delivery processes, standards and procedures Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout software development lifecycle (requirements gathering, Proof of Concept (POC) development, RFP creation and evaluation, design, development, implementation and close out) Experience in Database SQL Queries in Oracle Experience in Tomcat or WebLogic or Web sphere Ability to work independently in Agile Methodology (KanBan) Experience with different open source stacks including build & release processes like Maven, Ant, etc. Experience in JBOSS EAP or Tomcat or WebLogic or Web sphere,JBOSS EAP The position is based in Stratford East London. The salary for this role will be £40K - £60K. Send your CV to us in Word format.