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Junior Software Engineer (C / C++) Location: Newbury, Berkshire (Hybrid: 2 or 3 days in) Type: Permanent Salary: £32-45k NOTE: This role would suit a graduate software engineer with at least 2-3 years of relevant industry experience. A small engineering company developing bespoke instrumentation, industrial automation and data acquisition systems is looking to hire a Software Engineer to support continued growth. The role would suit a software engineer with: A good practical understanding of both hardware and software Confidence with programming in C or C++ but with the desire to learn new languages Strong problem-solving skills and a natural interest in technology (and making things work!) Good communication skills with a versatile and flexible attitude to work Evidence of relevant extra-curricular/ home projects (software or hardware focused) This is a hands-on role working on real-world engineering problems for various applications including industrial automation, scientific experimentation and product development and validation / test environments. Projects range from custom data acquisition platforms and industrial monitoring systems through to detector readout systems, specialised measurement equipment and more. Typical involvements: Junior Software Engineer (C / C++) Developing software for instrumentation and industrial measurement systems and more Building applications primarily in C / C++ or Rust, alongside some Python, TypeScript and / or LabVIEW where appropriate Working across the full engineering lifecycle from concept through deployment Integrating software with hardware, data acquisition devices and embedded Linux systems Supporting customer projects and occasionally visiting customer sites within the UK Helping improve engineering practices including testing, CI and tooling Skills / Knowledge Required: Junior Software Engineer (C/ C++) A degree in an engineering discipline coupled with 2-3 years of industry experience working within software programming (junior and senior candidates are being considered) Strong software engineering fundamentals but with a broad systems engineering approach (i.e. understanding the wider system, hardware, integration, etc) Naturally curious about technology with evidence of self-learning, home project experience Good C/C++ experience. Also any experience with Rust or an interest in Rust would be useful. Embedded systems / embedded software would be useful Experience working with hardware, instrumentation and real-world engineering systems Comfortable working independently within a small engineering business Familiarity with Git / GitLab, automated / unit testing and modern software engineering practices Experience of Linux based systems Beneficial skills: Some embedded Linux experience would be beneficial as would experience of FPGA / VHDL design Practical electronics design or development skills could be very useful (able to design or fault find PCBs) * Experience with bespoke data acquisition and control systems or integrating hardware and software for unique engineering applications (e.g., test cells, scientific instrumentation, industrial adaptation of lab equipment, etc) There’s a broad mix of work spanning industrial automation, scientific instrumentation and bespoke engineering systems, so an interest in understanding how physical systems work is important. This junior software engineer opening is commutable from Reading, Newbury Basingstoke, Swindon, Winchester, Oxford, Bracknell and London

Fire and Security Engineer South & West London / South West Region £30,000 £45,000 + Company Van + Overtime + On-Call A well-established and growing fire & security business is looking to appoint a Fire & Security Engineer to join their engineering team, covering predominantly South and West London, with additional coverage across the South West region. The role will involve servicing, maintenance, fault finding, and where appropriate installation and commissioning of both fire and security systems across a range of commercial and high-end domestic properties. This is a field-based role covering areas from London out towards Gloucester and down to Devon, although workloads and routes are planned sensibly around engineer locations. The ideal candidate will be based along the M3 or M4 corridor, with locations such as Guildford, Basingstoke, Reading, Bracknell, Slough or surrounding areas all being well suited for the coverage area. The Role Depending on experience level, responsibilities may include: Service and maintenance of fire alarm and security systems Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Fault finding and diagnostics Small works installations System commissioning and programming Completing engineer reports and compliance paperwork Working to current industry regulations and standards Participating in a 1 week in 5 on-call rota Projects are predominantly within high-end domestic environments, so professionalism, communication skills and attention to detail are particularly important. Systems may include: Fire alarms CCTV Intruder alarms Access control systems What Theyre Looking For The business is open to engineers at different stages of their career journey. Junior / Service Level Engineers Experience servicing fire and/or security systems Good practical and customer-facing skills Ability to follow service schedules and compliance checklists Basic fault-finding ability Senior / Commissioning Level Engineers Strong knowledge of fire and security systems Installation and commissioning experience Understanding of relevant regulations and standards Ability to configure and program systems independently Qualifications & Experience Desirable: FIA qualifications Electrical background / qualifications Experience within fire and security engineering ECS/CSCS card Full UK driving licence Please note: FIA qualifications are not essential and training can be provided following probation Engineers with points on their licence may still be considered depending on circumstances Package £30,000 £45,000 Depending on experience Potential London weighting depending on location/experience Company van with private use Overtime opportunities 1 week in 5 on-call rota Door-to-door pay (10 hours paid daily) TPBN1_UKTJ

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to work for a small, well established company based in Central Newbury. This is an 'all round' role where no two days will be the same. The role is to deliver high quality, reliable software that meets both the business and our customers’ needs. This includes interpreting specifications and developing applications in an agreed time frame. The role is also expected to maintain the software and documentation and provide 3rd level support to colleagues and customers who use and support the software. Please note the company will expect you work on site 5 days a week in Central Newbury and there is no free parking available. Essential experience required • Minimum of 5 years experience developing production applications using Java, • Minimum of 3 years experience of SQL, • Developing web applications and RESTful APIs - using modern web technologies, • Jakarta EE or similar enterprise Java frameworks, • Modern web user interfaces using HTML / CSS and JavaScript, • Modern development environments such as IntelliJ, Eclipse or similar IDEs, • Version control systems such as Git in a collaborative development environment, • Relational and document databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB or SQLite, • Designing and implementing database schemas, queries and data access layers, • Designing and developing modular, maintainable software systems, • System and unit testing processes, • Agile software development environment Desirable experience • Maintaining, extending and refactoring existing production systems, • Reviewing and improving existing codebases, • Conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback, • Guiding and advising junior developers If you meet the criteria above, we very much look forward to hearing from you

Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer. Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer. Mentor and support junior engineers.

Solid understanding of: System architecture and system-level design, Optics and laser-material interactions and motion systems and automation/control systems. Senior Systems Engineer - Laser-based systems. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join a leadin

We’re seeking a Power Systems Application Engineer to support the development and delivery of advanced Power Systems Application software for critical energy networks across Europe and UK. Power Systems Application Engineer – EMS / SCADA. This is working for a leading engineering consultancy for

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in systems or software engineering who enjoys leading teams, supporting project delivery, and helping shape engineering strategy. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Systems Team Lead to provide technical leadership, coordina

Native iOS Developer to enhance our product features.Located in Greater London, the role involves working with Agile methodologies and collaborating closely with product teams to deliver innovative solutions.The ideal candidate is proficient in Swift and iOS app deployment, possesses strong analytic

Senior Optical System Engineer. Experience with automated test systems and scripting (e.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. Your focus will include developing a deep technical understanding of system and subsystem technical requirements and leveraging that knowledge to support the development of engineering artifacts and t

An advanced engineering team is looking to appoint a Lead RF Systems Engineer to take ownership of systems engineering across a number of complex, early-stage programmes. Strong background in systems engineering within RF, radar, EW, or complex electronic systems. Experience working within structure

Ciena is seeking a UK Markets Senior System Engineer (Pre‑Sales) to play a critical role in shaping customer outcomes through technical leadership and trusted partnership.

Paddle is looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to join our Experience Group in the United Kingdom. Collaborating with product managers and designers, you'll enhance our design system and write TypeScript code.

What you'll bring to the role:Strong software engineering, analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience in distributed computing or cloud computing, Java/Scala development experience and performance tuningUnderstand DevOps and Continuous Development PrinciplesStrong interest in learning about the

Senior Electrical Engineer—Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). We are seeking an ambitious energy storage focused Senior Engineer to join our UK Transmission and Distribution (T&D) business. Typical projects include feasibility, optioneering, FEED, detailed design and design assurance on existin

Motivated to join us and make a difference beyond earth? We are currently looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join the team. Power System and Electrical Engineering experience in a systems or power electronics role. Provide power subsystem engineering, both high level architecture and det

Anduril Industries is seeking a Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) Engineer based in Greater London. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in systems engineering and a strong emphasis on integration and testing. The role requires hands-on expertise with systems integra

Senior System Reliability Engineer, Europe. Systems Reliability Engineer (SRE) with a passion for working on complex systems. Background with distributed systems, databases and performance analysis.

Big Red Recruitment is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a leading Motorsport team in Buckinghamshire. You will develop and enhance critical applications, supporting a specialist lifing management system while collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal performance.

Your focus will include developing a deep technical understanding of system and subsystem technical requirements and leveraging that knowledge to support the development of engineering artifacts and the validation of resulting designs, collaborating closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) across

The ideal candidate holds a degree in a relevant technical field and has experience in system safety engineering. WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a qualified individual for a system safety support role.

SEEKR is looking for a skilled UX Engineer to elevate their product experience. You will own the design system, ensure high-quality UI in React, and focus on optimizing performance.

Senior Linux System Engineer - London.

This role involves designing and building automated tests, performing manual testing, and defining overall test strategy.The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, particularly in Python or TypeScript, and experience in the full testing lifecycle.This is a unique opportunity to be part

My client is looking for a Senior Optical engineer, focused on fibre optic sub-system development. The Senior Optical Engineer would cover high-power optical amplifiers and photonic systems. Lead the design and development of fibre-optic sub-systems, […].

In addition to all systems work both on the desktops and in the data centres, Systems Administrators frequently interact with users at various levels all across our organisation. We are seeking a hands‑on professional for our growing systems administration team. Systems Administrators are responsi

Sonomatic Ltd is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to develop new equipment, focusing on PCB design and fault finding. Responsibilities include supporting legacy systems and managing projects in diverse environments, from subsea to high-temperature conditions.

As a Senior Power System Engineer, you will own the DC electrical architecture for modular synthetic fuel plants. Take full ownership of design‑to‑build electrical systems, moving away from outsourced contracting to deeply integrated, high‑impact hardware engineering within a fast‑moving, mi

Stay abreast of and (where necessary) apply the latest emerging technologies relevant to systems engineering and cloud infrastructure. Passionate about platform reliability, operational excellence, and building shared ownership of production systems across the wider engineering team. At senior level

Understanding of systems engineering (requirements, integration, testing). Exciting opportunities have arisen for Systems Engineers to join highly successful programmes across land, air and sea. Experience delivering engineering solutions in complex systems.

As a Senior Engineer you will focus on technical and project delivery of energy storage assignments and take a leading position in developing WSP’s services in this area. Leading and delivering high-quality technical services for feasibility, development, owner’s engineer, and technical due dili

We’re on the lookout for a Senior Power System engineer to take the horns of our DC solar array design, remove all the entropy, and make the safety and simplest distribution of electricity possible. Make sure you’re the engineer that designs the solar power system that enables the transition of

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. As a Senior Engineer, you’ll design, implement, and maintain infrastructure‑as‑code solutions, configuration management, infrastructure orchestration platforms, and monitoring systems that enable our e

Leveraging expertise in building automation technologies and communication protocols, the engineer connects disparate systems regardless of brand or manufacturer, enabling secure and optimized data flow for real-time analytics, remote monitoring, and enhanced operational efficiency. Digital Building

Significant experience of system definition, architecture development, requirements specification, design/performance modelling, systems integration and acceptance testing; applying Systems Engineering principles in solving complex technical issues using a structured approach. Capable of decomposing

You bring wide‑ranging system/software test experience, including a breadth of different styles of testing, and with a focus on whole system testing and overall product quality. You’ll also help mature our engineering processes as we grow, mentor new team members, work directly with company lead

Senior System Design Engineer - Reactor System. This includes, but is not limited to, the design of the Reactor Core, Reactor Coolant and Inventory Management Systems, Passive Safety Systems, Waste Management and Fuel Handling Systems. The Reactor System team is responsible for design and developmen

Rivan Industries is seeking a Senior Power System Engineer to lead the design of our solar power system tailored for DC solar solutions.

You will be responsible for translating complex business goals into actionable technical roadmaps.This role requires you to be present in the office three days a week, fostering teamwork and collaboration.We prioritize the integration of AI at work, enhancing productivity and decision-making.

Recursion is seeking a platform engineer to build, scale, and operate a validated data platform in London.

Technical Mentorship: A proactive approach to coaching junior engineers in Systems Thinking and modern digital engineering practices. Engineering Governance: Apply rigorous engineering oversight and process discipline to enhance quality, ensuring that Data Integrity and Algorithm Assurance are maint

Occupop in Chesterfield seeks a highly skilled Lead Engineer - System Integration to support digital manufacturing projects. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in automation engineering and a background in PLC programming with Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. As a Senior Engineer, you’ll design, implement, and maintain infrastructure‑as‑code solutions, configuration management, infrastructure orchestration platforms, and monitoring systems that enable our e

WSP’s System Engineering, Integration and Assurance (SEIA) Group enables integrated, reliable and safe solutions using a holistic approach and proven methodologies delivering benefits, value and confidence to clients and all stakeholders throughout the lifecycle. Relevant post‑graduate experienc

Pavoai is seeking an Applied Engineer to design and own an agent system that compiles the tribal knowledge of the organization. Your role will focus on architecting reliable systems, working closely with scientists, and ensuring the deployment of dependable solutions. The ideal candidate will have o

Join our Engineering Support Design team as a Senior Cable Design Engineer, where you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality cable system designs that meet client requirements and industry standards. A sound understanding of HV and EHV cable system construction, design,

System1 is seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer in the United Kingdom to enhance quality across products while enabling faster delivery. Join us to make a significant impact in a modern engineering setup.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. As a Senior Engineer, you’ll design, implement, and maintain infrastructure‑as‑code solutions, configuration management, infrastructure orchestration platforms, and monitoring systems that enable our e