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GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. An overview of this role As an Intermediate Fullstack Engineer (Ruby/Vue.js), Growth at GitLab, you will help shape how users discover, understand, and adopt GitLab's capabilities. You will work at the intersection of product, engineering, and analytics to optimize the full customer journey, from first sign-up through activation, feature adoption, and reactivation. In this role, you will design and implement experiments, build onboarding and personalization experiences, and use data to identify and deliver improvements that meaningfully move key growth metrics. Your work will directly impact how millions of users experience GitLab, making it easier for them to succeed with our product and realize its full value. You will collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Data Analysts in a remote, asynchronous, and values-driven environment, with a particular focus on backend development in Ruby on Rails and frontend work in Vue.js. This role gives you the opportunity to combine your fullstack engineering skills with analytical thinking and experimentation, while iterating quickly and shipping changes that are measured, validated, and scaled across the platform. Some Examples Of Our Projects • Designing and running A/B tests across key parts of the GitLab product to improve activation and retention, • Design, implement, and iterate on A/B tests and experiments across GitLab's platform to improve key growth metrics., • Build and optimize user onboarding flows, in-product prompts, and personalization features that help users quickly realize value., • Implement backend features and services in Ruby on Rails, and contribute to frontend experiences using Vue.js., • Analyze experiment and product usage data in partnership with Data Analysts, translating insights into clear, actionable improvements., • Collaborate closely with Product Managers and UX Designers to refine hypotheses, scope experiments, and ship high-impact features., • Help maintain and improve our experimentation framework and tooling so the Growth team can test and learn efficiently at scale., • Work across GitLab's codebase with other Engineering teams to integrate growth-focused capabilities into core product areas., • Professional experience developing with Ruby on Rails and modern JavaScript, ideally with Vue.js, demonstrating proficiency in fullstack engineering., • Strong expertise in Git and source control systems, with a solid understanding of feature development and deployment workflows., • Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and analyzing A/B tests and experiments, including multivariate testing and experimentation frameworks., • Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret experiment results and translate insights into actionable product and engineering improvements., • Experience implementing and optimizing user onboarding, activation, and personalization flows in a SaaS environment., • Experience working with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL, and a solid understanding of web performance optimization., • Comfortable working in a remote, asynchronous environment and collaborating across distributed teams with Product Management, UX, and Data., • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being, • Flexible Paid Time Off, • Team Member Resource Groups, • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan, • Growth and Development Fund, • Parental leave

Introduction Be part of this city within a city. Every year, millions of people travel through Heathrow. Joining our Engineering team means being at the heart of a complex operation whose size, scale and reputation for innovation are unique. We make sure the airport is always running smoothly and keep passengers and planes moving. Our team touches all aspects of airport life – from water to energy, rail to roads, baggage systems to runways. The scope and variety of what we do is vast, spanning mechanical, electrical, water, civil, rail and environmental disciplines. Together we are responsible for the performance of 500,000 assets worth £14bn. It means there are always a wide range of interesting development, construction and maintenance projects to get involved with. And a lot of ways to develop your skills, career and reputation. You’ll be part of a close-knit, driven team, taking on work that you can take real pride in and feel passionate about. It’s an exciting place to be, where every day, you’ll discover a world of fresh possibilities and you’ll be mentored by world-class experts every step of the way. Job Description This role is responsible for developing and maintaining asset plans and standards for rail signalling and control systems, ensuring alignment with overall strategies and architecture. The position involves creating maintenance strategies, renewal programs, and life-extension plans, as well as analysing asset performance in terms of cost, reliability, safety, and risk. The role drives continuous improvement initiatives, provides assurance and governance, and assesses risks such as obsolescence and cyber threats. Additionally, it specifies technical requirements, offers expert engineering support, and ensures compliance with safety standards to enable effective implementation of signalling and control strategies. Your role will involve • Develop and maintain asset plans and standards for all rail signalling and control systems, ensuring alignment with overall strategies and architecture., • Create maintenance strategies, renewal programs, and life-extension plans in line with the engineering asset management framework., • Analyse asset performance (cost, reliability, safety, risk) in collaboration with asset management, maintenance, projects, and supply chain teams., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, safety compliance, and stakeholder value across all signalling and control assets., • Provide assurance and governance, ensuring standards and plans are applied consistently and reviewing deviations where necessary., • Assess and mitigate risks such as obsolescence, cyber threats, and operational failures, working closely with operations teams., • Incorporated Engineer in relevant discipline, or expected to achieve Incorporated status within 12 months of appointment, • 5 years of experience working with Rail signalling and control assets, from within a technical support or asset management environment, • Ability to manage complex scenarios and identify areas for improvement. Strong analytical skills with proven ability to use data and judgement effectively to drive continuous improvement and develop robust solutions to business problems., • Institute of Railway Signalling Engineers (IRSE) Member, • IRSE Module A and B Exams

• Recruiter: Molly Lees, • Hiring Manager: Julian Burns, • Career Grade: D, • Hybrid Working: 3 days in office 2 remote, • Locations: London, Bristol, Birmingham

Role: Software Engineer – Database & Display Location: Edinburgh Mode: Hybrid(3 days in office) The Role We are seeking a software Engineer who understands Database operations with the Grid and EMS systems. Your responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain databases and data models for real-time power system applications (EMS/DMS/SCADA) Develop, enhance, and maintain display applications, dashboards, and HMI interfaces/Station displays for operators and engineers Ensure high performance, reliability, and integrity of database system under real-time operational loads Perform database tuning, indexing, query optimization, and performance monitoring Develop and maintain scripts, APIs, and services to support data integration, replication, and reporting Troubleshoot and resolve database and display issues, performing root-cause analysis and corrective actions Maintain documentation, including database schemas, display specifications. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: Proven experience working on databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MYSQL, or similar RDBMS Hands-on expertise preferably on GE PowerOn Reliance (XA21), AEMS Platform, GE eTerra, PowerOn Advantage Software, as well as SCADA / DMS/ EMS of any equivalent platforms from Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider etc. Display & Visualization – SLD creation, HMI development, real-time dashboards, operator displays, and reports Programming / Scripting – C, C++, PERL, Java or equivalent for application interfacing and scripting Data Handling – Real-time data acquisition, Historian integration, data replication, and logging Performance Tuning & Monitoring – Query optimization, indexing, database health monitoring Version control with Git, SVN, or equivalent

Building a sustainable tomorrow We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team in Scotland. You will work with the team and lead on ensuring the Quality standards and specifications required are produced, implemented throughout construction and assured for handover; achieving best in class at all times. Weekly and monthly inspections shall be required on site around Inverness-shire and Argyll as well as attending meetings in Kilsyth on a monthly basis. Making Possible As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for the following: • Accountable for the quality arrangement and assisting in preparation of the Project Execution Plan and other documentation for the project, to ensure the Contract, Design & Specification requirements are met., • Collaborating with various disciplines throughout works preparation/planning to ensure Quality requirements are considered., • Liaise with suppliers, sub-contractors, client and other Stakeholders, for their input towards the ITP and project documentation deliverables., • Working with Section Leads and the delivery teams to ensure Inspection and Test Plans & Checklists are prepared to support the construction activities and programme., • Develop and determine all standards to perform inspection and tests on all procedures and oversee all testing methods., • Perform inspection and audits to review the quality of materials when delivered or produced on site (Construction) at the site and ensure compliance., • Supervise the effective implementation of all test and inspection schedules and ensure adherence to all project procedures., • Responsible for maintenance of the QA/QC documents of the complete project including interpreting test reports for compliance., • Assist with employees to ensure knowledge of all quality standards and ensure compliance to all quality contract, design and specifications requirements., • Support quality audits as per the required schedule as auditees, or part of the Audit team, including supplier audits and third party audit preparation., • Analyse all products and non-conformance processes, determine corrective actions with the site team, root cause analysis investigation and evaluate all documents to ensure the maintenance of optimal quality and prepare monthly reports to evaluate performance., • Assist the project team with tracking and effective closure of non-conformances or defects, • Support project digitalisation processes and innovations., • Ensure compliance of HSQE processes on the project for a right first-time delivery with zero incidents., • Perform surveillance visit of all work methods and maintain knowledge on all quality assurance standards., • Coordination between supplier, sub-contractors and client to identify potential issues and find opportunities to resolve., • Support the handover process., • Identify and contribute towards the continuous improvement of the business management system and projects by identifying opportunities for improvement and managing change effectively., • Competitive salary, • A wide range of family-friendly policies, • Company car/car allowance/travel allowance, • 8 % matched pension contributions, • Private healthcare, • Life assurance, • 26 days holiday, • 2 wellbeing days, • 1 volunteering day, • Experience supporting the planning, implementing, monitoring and improvement of quality management systems in relation to site activities., • Internal Auditor qualified., • Commitment to maintaining Continuous Professional Development membership within Chartered Quality Institute, • Ability to communicate effectively and raises awareness to potential issues., • Proficient in the application and use of information technology, with awareness of digital construction applications, platforms and practices., • Degree level qualification or equivalent technical qualification., • Experience of working in construction project delivery.

Department: Engineering Location: Cardiff Description Hybrid working - 2 days per week in Cardiff office required. We're also open to hiring this role at Senior level for the right candidate. Confused.com is the UK’s first comparison platform for car insurance. We’ve been helping customers since 2002 by empowering them to make better decisions around insurance and financial services. Our mission is simple; take away the confusion when comparing financial products and services to help you save time and money. We’re part of RVU, a group of online brands (including Uswitch, Tempcover, and Money.co.uk) that empowers people to make confident decisions across a range of household services. RVU’s purpose is to simplify complex marketplaces with intuitive and accessible applications that genuinely improve people’s lives. Saving a few hundred pounds a year on bills makes a fundamental difference to vulnerable people who sometimes have to choose between paying for utilities or groceries. Platform Engineering @ Confused.com Our platforms serve millions of users a month, process thousands of comparisons a day, and drive hundreds of complex integrations with vastly different partners. We’re a tech-driven business that focuses on agile delivery and cross functional product teams. Our platform teams enable our customer facing teams by providing tooling and solutions that help them to deliver change quickly, safely and securely - all whilst providing an excellent developer experience and operational excellence. We are looking for passionate, empathetic engineers to build highly performant, scalable, and reliable solutions that enable our internal engineering teams to be high performers. What You'll Be Doing Excellence: Work alongside established & experienced engineering teams, whilst supporting and growing the organisation’s understanding & utilisation of modern technology Collaboration: Work with various cross-functional disciplines across the organisation to make ideas a reality, whilst taking an active role in shaping and delivering the ongoing technical vision of the organisation alongside your peers Autonomy: Authority over technical strategy, decisions and implementation approach, so you can deliver using practices that align with your preferred ways of working Data Driven: Utilise rich logs, metrics, and data to monitor and improve system performance, cost, security & reliability Culture: Enhancing a diverse engineering culture by taking part in various technical catch ups, working groups and all hands Experience: Enrich RVU’s perspective by sharing your experience, knowledge & expertise in a continuous learning environment. As a key member of the platform engineering team you will be accountable for the following: • Objective setting, feature ideation, development and measurement, • Architectural decisions and designs of the platform, domains and systems, • Defining, evolving, and applying team processes, • Responsible for the entire stack to meet business requirements, • Building efficient CI/CD pipelines and robust DevOps practices, • Utilising a variety of infrastructure to keep systems performant, scalable & reliable, • Proactively identify opportunities for improvement across the organisation, • Manage your time effectively between team and org level contributions, • Experience working in large and small agile teams of engineers, working together to solve problems, deliver outcomes, and in building and operating highly available, scale and performant consumer-facing solutions, • Experience of building and designing cost optimised Cloud platforms (preferably Azure) from the ground up, following well architected principles, • Solid understanding of platform and reliability engineering approaches (SRE), including observability, performance optimisation, capturing analytics and security best practices, • Experience developing and rolling out Service Level Objectives across an organisation and using them to drive error budgets and alerting, • Deep knowledge and experience with operating containers at scale within the Kubernetes ecosystem, • Experience in building robust, fault tolerant systems and identifying areas for improvement all in the support of maintaining reliability standards, • Knowledge of incident and problem management practices, • Proficiency in the software development lifecycle, including testing, version control, branching strategies and deployments approaches, • Pragmatic approach to deliver effective solutions to address business & consumer challenges, • Experience building and designing APIs or CLIs that solve internal problems or deliver self service solutions for engineers., • 10% discretionary yearly bonus and yearly pay reviews (based on RVU and personal performance), • A hybrid working approach with 2 in-office days per week and up to 22 working days per year to “work from anywhere”, • Employer matching pension contributions up to 7.5%, • A one-off £300 “Work from Home” budget to help contribute towards a great work environment at home, • Excellent maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave policy, for those key moments in your life, • 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days) + 2 days “My Time” per year, • Private medical cover, critical illness cover , dental plans and employee assistance programme, • Free gym access, • Employee discounts programme, • A healthy learning and training budget to support your development, • Electric vehicle and cycle to work schemes, • Regular events - from team socials to company-wide events with insightful external speakers, we want to make sure our colleagues continue to feel connected

Data Centre Automation Technician £50,000 – £55,000 Basic + Bonus + Car + Training + Career Progression + Pension + Healthcare London (Home-based with travel across London and the Southeast) Are you an enthusiastic Controls or BMS Engineer looking to build your skills and develop your career in the growing data centre industry? Clear are working with a leading provider of automation and BMS solutions for mission-critical environments. We’re looking for a motivated Data Centre Automation Technician to support ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and small project work within modern data centre facilities. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in controls or BMS systems who wants to gain more exposure to SCADA, PLC, and Ignition-based systems, while working alongside experienced engineers and receiving structured technical training. Key Responsibilities: • Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA and PLC systems in data centre environments., • Assist in fault diagnosis and repair of Ignition-based front-end applications and PLC Ladder Logic., • Carry out basic BMS (Trend) and PLC maintenance under supervision, helping ensure system uptime and reliability., • Take part in site visits, surveys, and documentation tasks (e.g. recording wiring layouts, equipment details, and software versions)., • Work closely with senior engineers to learn about system design, testing, and commissioning processes., • Provide professional and helpful support to clients, maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality. Ideal Candidate: • Some hands-on experience with BMS, SCADA, or PLC systems (e.g. Trend, Siemens, Schneider, or Allen-Bradley)., • Interest in learning how to configure and support Ignition SCADA systems., • Basic understanding of control systems, automation, or electrical engineering principles., • Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude., • Willingness to travel to client sites and occasionally work flexible hours., • Keen to progress technically and professionally through structured training and mentoring. What’s on Offer: • Company car or car allowance., • Industry-leading bonus scheme., • Private healthcare (with option to add family)., • Overtime available., • Pension plan., • Ongoing training and a clear career development path into more senior engineering roles.

Structural Design Engineer Southampton / Hybrid, UK £45 - 60,000 + benefits If you enjoy working in a flexible and dynamic start-up environment and love variety within your role then this senior structural design / mechanical design engineer opportunity would be a great fit. The company specialises in wind propulsion systems for the marine sector and due to considerable growth plans, they are looking for a senior structural design engineer / mechanical design engineer to join their team and help drive products from concept through to full scale production. Your Role: Structural Design Engineer: • Lead mechanical and structural design of subsystems from concept through manufacturing release, • Produce 3D models, detailed drawings and structural/ thermal FEA calculations to ensure robust designs, design for manufacture (DFM) & continuous improvement are achieved, • Manage design validation, documentation and integration with performance, systems and manufacturing teams, • Champion professional standards of engineering integrity, safety and sustainability within the team (DNV, LR etc), • As the team and business grows, you will be able to mentor and support junior engineers and take responsibility for whole propulsion system projects Skills / Knowledge: Structural Design Engineer: • A good degree in a relevant subject (e.g. mechanical / structural / marine engineering), • Strong industry experience in either heavy structural design, heavy machinery, wind turbines, cranes, marine, shipping design, capital equipment, hydraulic lifting platforms coupled with good systems knowledge – actuators, gearbox, cooling, control systems etc. This is not just a stand alone structures role., • Proven industry experience taking a product from concept into full production with good knowledge of DFM, DFA, large welded structures, materials, corrosion, composites and steels etc, • Proven experience of high end 3D solid modelling CAD software (e.g. Inventor, Unigraphics NX, Solidworks, Creo, Catia or similar), • Practical, hands on engineering skills would be ideal - ability to build or fabricate systems, • Positive, enthusiastic attitude with a passion for engineering and mechanical product / structural design This role sits within a growing start up business so flexibility and an adaptable approach to engineering is required. The role offers hybrid working with 2/3 days in the office based around Southampton.

The Embedded Software & FPGA Engineer will design and develop robust embedded software solutions and contribute to FPGA development to perform system management, control, calibration, and other functions within complex RF systems. Serve as the Senior Embedded Software and FPGA specialist within