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Maximise hardware capabilities through smart crafting to deliver fastest possible financial software We are seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer, skilled in creating highly-optimised low level code to run under Linux. As a senior member of this Cambridge-based development team, you will play a leading role throughout the SDLC from defining initial requirements to software implementation, verification and deployment. Your focus will be on dependability as well as seeking clever optimisations to take best advantage of the underlying hardware. You will interact with colleagues with other technical background such as electronics and FPGA design, as well as the end users of the code you create. Your knowledge will help steer the technical direction of the team and provide mentoring for less experienced colleagues. You will need: * A solid academic background in computer science, electronics, or a similarly applicable subject. * Excellent software design and development skills together with the in-depth knowledge of how C++ works under the skin, allowing you to avoid performance pitfalls and create fast, reliable code. * A good understanding of Linux, as well as areas such as concurrency, network protocols, and CPU architectures. * Existing coding skills, or a demonstrable interest in Rust. * Great team work, communication, and analytical skills. * Full existing UK work permission. A highly competitive package is on offer to the successful candidate, including a performance-based bonus. Joining at an exciting point, this is an excellent chance to join a company that's committed to staying at the technological forefront of what they do, and to nurturing the development of their employees. Keywords: C++, High Performance Software, Low-Latency, Networking, Rust, Cambridge Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call (phone number removed) or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27621) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate

Having placed their Lead QA Engineer last year, this growing technology company who operate at the intersection of healthcare, data, and advanced analytics are now looking to further build out the QA function! If you are an experienced Software Validation Engineer looking for a new challenge, keep reading as this could be for you! Job Title: Software Validation Engineer Salary: Dependent on experience Location: Cambridge or London (2 days in office, 3 days from home) In this role, you will help ensure the delivery of high-quality products to customers operating in regulated clinical environments, while supporting compliance with relevant industry standards. To succeed, you should have experience with automated testing frameworks, Python Automation, validating complex software systems in regulated settings, and a strong ability to identify critical issues with a high level of attention to detail. The organisation has developed a cloud-based platform used by pharmaceutical and biotech organisations to curate and analyse clinical trial data, leveraging advanced machine learning techniques. You will contribute to the overall testing and validation strategy across a modern technology stack, including a Python-based backend, a JavaScript front end, machine learning models, and cloud infrastructure deployed on a major public cloud provider. Key Responsibilities: Product Development Designing and implementing testing strategies across an integrated software platform, including automated unit, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing. Contributing to appropriate validation approaches for components incorporating machine learning models. Ensuring functional, performance, regulatory, privacy, and security requirements are adequately tested prior to release. Managing test execution, including identifying, reporting, and tracking software defects. Participating in design reviews to ensure requirements are clear, concise, and testable. Developing repeatable, automated processes that generate traceable, audit-ready validation artefacts. Leading or supporting risk-based computer systems validation (CSV) activities across commercial and internally developed platforms. Ensuring compliance with clinical, quality, and regulatory standards, including Good Clinical Practice and recognised validation methodologies (e.g. GAMP 5).Quality Assurance Proactively suggest improvements to enhance product quality and team processes. Support external audits and demonstrate compliance with applicable standards. Stay current with evolving best practices in testing methodologies and tools.Experience, Skills & Knowledge Minimum 5 years’ experience in software testing, ideally within cloud-based environments. Experience validating software in a regulated industry. Familiarity with formal Computer Systems Validation methodologies (GAMP 5 preferred). Experience with Python-based systems; exposure to machine learning-driven platforms is beneficial. Proficiency with testing tools and frameworks such as pytest, Playwright, Selenium, etc., and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Git-based systems). Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and communication skills.Qualifications & Education A degree in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering) is advantageous but not essential

Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer (Next‑Generation IoT Wearable Devices) Location: Cambridge (Remote) Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Contact: Adam Mayne – (url removed) – (phone number removed) Embedded Software Engineer Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer to join a rapidly growing technology company developing next‑generation IoT, Bluetooth‑enabled, low‑power wearable devices. You’ll be part of a talented, supportive R&D team working on real products with real users, contributing to both current‑generation firmware and new product development from concept through to mass production. This is an environment known for innovation, employee development, and a genuinely collaborative culture, offering excellent training, career growth and the chance to work with cutting‑edge embedded technologies. Responsibilities of Firmware Engineer Designing and developing embedded firmware for IoT wearable products Working across the full product lifecycle — prototyping, implementation, optimisation, validation and release Creating efficient, reliable firmware for battery‑powered, resource‑constrained devices Developing and maintaining low‑level drivers, communication interfaces and wireless protocol stacks Collaboration with hardware, electronics and software teams to deliver high‑quality, production‑ready systems What we are looking for, as much as possible from below. Education & Core Skills Degree/Masters/PhD in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems or similar Strong commercial experience in embedded C development (ideally 5+ years) Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX or similar Confident working in Unix/Linux development environments Strong grounding in software testing (unit, regression, system) Embedded & Firmware Expertise Experience writing device drivers directly from datasheets Knowledge of low‑power design techniques and firmware optimisation for constrained MCUs Experience working with BLE/Bluetooth, WiFi, Cellular or other wireless protocols Experience with battery-powered, low-energy devices is highly beneficial Familiarity with Git, Jira, Bitbucket, or similar tooling Nice to Have Prior experience with wearable technologies Cellular expertise (e.g., LTE‑M, NB‑IoT) Exposure to embedded Linux environments

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated SEND Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 tuition for pupils in and around Cambridge with additional learning and behavioural needs. In this role, you will plan and deliver tailored lessons designed to close learning gaps, build confidence, and help pupils re-engage with their education. Many of the young people you will support have been out of formal schooling for a period of time, so patience, encouragement, and a flexible teaching approach are essential. This role is ideal for experienced teachers or tutors who are looking to step away from the traditional classroom and focus on meaningful, individual support. Prospero Teaching will work closely with you to support pupil progress and ensure positive learning outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions tailored to the needs of each student Support students in subjects including Maths, English, Science. Help students build confidence and develop effective study skills Track progress and provide regular feedback to both students and parentsRequirements: QTS or equivalent teaching qualification / learning support experience. Experience tutoring or teaching students Strong knowledge of the PMY/SEC curriculum A passion for teaching and helping students reach their full potential Good communication and organisational skillsWhy Join Us? £25 per hour Flexible working hours to fit your schedule Supportive and professional environment Opportunity to make a positive impact on students' academic successIf you're a tutor and are passionate about helping students succeed, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and we will be in touch if successful. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy

Embedded Software Engineer - Security Clearance - Cambridge A growing spinout security technology company, based in Cambridge, is currently seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to assist with the development, modification, and enhancement of various security technologies. Your focus will span across radio, satellite, communications, radar, sensors, and other complex technologies used in the defence, aerospace, telecommunications, and other cutting-edge sectors, where you will contribute to the development of new technologies. You will collaborate with a team of experts, including electronics design engineers, software engineers, mechanical engineers, physicists, and other specialists. You won't necessarily need prior experience in the specific sector, as this is trainable, but you should have substantial experience in developing embedded systems using C/C++ programming languages. This company provides bespoke products and services for clients, ensuring that your projects will always be unique, presenting their own set of problems and challenges to keep you engaged. In addition to client projects, you will be involved in developing new versions of existing technology and improving current versions, offering a diverse and engaging role that will keep you interested for the long term. While experience in telecommunications, aerospace, scientific, radar, radio, or other complex technologies that involve communication between devices would be ideal, it is not essential. Your experience as an Embedded Software Engineer is more crucial than the specific sector. Certain roles may require security clearance, typically necessitating a British passport with no criminal record or a history of residing in the UK and paying taxes for several years (also with no criminal record). This role has arisen due to the company's growth. They take pride in investing in their staff by providing continuous training to support your career development. They have received awards for their commitment to staff development. In addition to award-winning training, career growth, and varied and unique work, you will receive a competitive starting salary, bonuses, pension contributions, medical insurance, life assurance, free parking, and other excellent benefits. There are currently several openings for Embedded Software Engineers within the company, so they will consider candidates with different levels of experience, from those early in their careers to senior candidates with years of experience. Salary will be determined based on experience, and there may be new roles approved in the future. If you are interested, we recommend submitting your application now to avoid missing out. For further information, please do not hesitate to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialist at Newton Colmore, on (phone number removed), or submit an application, and a member of our Newton Colmore team will contact you. Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment company within the Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Field Service Engineering sectors

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Test Engineer to join a department within a leading technology organisation to support the delivery of high-quality testing across manual and automated frameworks on both new and legacy platforms. This role performs the duties of the Senior Test Engineer and reports to the senior engineering function. Key Responsibilities: • Writing and executing functional, regression, system, and performance tests to ensure product compliance with industry and technical standards, • Testing software solutions and applications to ensure requirements are met and defects are identified and resolved, • Reviewing and interpreting requirements documentation from Product Definition, Product Strategy, and external test teams, • Supporting test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting to stakeholders, • Producing and maintaining test documentation and quality metrics reporting, • Developing and executing manual and automated test cases across LTE and TETRA-based products, • Collaborating with software, hardware, and systems engineers to identify, reproduce, and resolve defects, • Maintaining test environments, infrastructure, and test equipment availability, • Participating in design and requirements reviews to improve testability and quality outcomes, • Mentoring junior test engineers and contributing to team capability growth, • Occasional travel to support testing activities and stakeholders The ideal candidate would have: • 5+ years’ experience in manual and automation testing, ideally within embedded systems, telecoms, or mission-critical applications, • Strong experience in manual testing methodologies for embedded software and hardware products, • Exposure to telecommunications technologies such as TETRA and LTE (highly desirable), • Strong understanding of Agile development environments, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, constructive technical feedback, • Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail, • Experience working across multi-disciplinary engineering teams, • Experience in API and backend testing The ideal candidate must have: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related discipline, • Experience using test management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or Jama, • Hands-on experience with testing frameworks and tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, Postman, or JMeter, • Understanding of communication interfaces such as TCP/IP, UDP, serial, or Bluetooth, • Ability to read and interpret technical requirements documentation, • Full UK driving licence, own vehicle, and valid passport (travel required), • ISTQB certification (preferred but not mandatory) This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to: Competitive pension scheme Private medical insurance Life assurance cover Generous annual leave entitlement with flexible holiday options Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Training and professional development opportunities Employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert! Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, candidates must have a minimum of 3 years continuous UK residency to meet security clearance requirements

Are you an experienced scientist with a strong background in production chemistry and organic synthesis? Our client is looking for a Development Chemist to produce small organic molecules for use in their innovative products. If you're passionate about organic chemistry, working with a leading manufacturer this is the job for you. What You'll Be Doing You will be responsible for producing and developing small organic molecules. In order to do o you will be expected to: • Perform small scale production distillations up to 20L scale, • Coordinate with QC, QA, Production, safety, and other relevant divisions to ensure projects progress as smoothly as possible., • Assist in providing support for solving process related issues., • Work in 12 hour shift patterns (no nights) What You'll Bring Essential • Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline., • 3 to 5 years of industrial experience working in organic synthesis., • Thorough understanding of quality control techniques like HPLC, GC, FTIR, KF and titrations., • Must have thorough knowledge of HSE requirements, specifically the handling of hazardous chemicals in various package sizes., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams. Desirable • Experience working with larger scale or pilot plant operations. If you are interested, please send your CV across to George Thomson at

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