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About Archangel Lightworks At Archangel Lightworks, we are revolutionising global communication with our Optical Ground Stations . By enabling ultra-high bandwidth data transfer for space applications, we are driving the future of high-speed, low-latency connectivity. Our systems are at the forefront of innovation, and we are looking for a talented Cloud Systems Engineer to support the cloud software that bridges our Optical Ground Stations with operational systems and external partners. If you are passionate about space, laser communication, cloud software, systems engineering, and integrating complex technologies, we’d love to hear from you! Role Overview As a Cloud Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the specification, design, integration, and test of cloud-based software and interfaces that enable seamless operations and communications for our Optical Ground Stations. This role involves working closely with internal engineering teams, external partners, and customers to ensure the cloud software systems support operational needs and enables smooth integration with partner systems. You will be responsible for defining system requirements, designing architecture, ensuring robust integration, and supporting the deployment and maintenance of cloud-based services. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading a small team, planning sprints, and coordinating activities to ensure timely and successful project delivery. This is a cross-functional role that bridges software, systems engineering, and operational workflows. Key Responsibilities • Define and document system-level requirements for cloud-based software supporting the operation of Optical Ground Stations., • Design scalable, secure, and reliable system architectures and manage APIs, ensuring scalability, security, and operational reliability., • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for integration partners, providing guidance and support., • Plan and execute system integration, testing and initial operations to validate system functionality and ensure interoperability., • Lead sprint planning, manage Agile workflows, and ensure timely delivery of team tasks., • Lead significant projects/developments/parts of the system (e.g., major subsystem for satellite link, ground station integration)., • Demonstrate strong architecture/design skills; tackles ambiguous technical challenges., • Mentor mid-level/junior engineers; influences technical decisions and best practices., • Communicate effectively with leadership and external stakeholders., • Proactively seek opportunities for growth, staying abreast of the state-of-the-art, driving innovation based on new developments and embodying the value of curiosity., • Support deployment and operation of the system Essential: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field., • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, software development, or cloud-based system development., • Understanding of systems engineering standards and processes (e.g. MBSE SysML), and associated tool support (e.g. Enterprise Architect), • Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated services (e.g., compute, storage, networking, APIs)., • Experience with API design, development, and documentation, including RESTful APIs and gRPC., • Experience with system integration and testing, especially for cloud based applications., • Understanding of system security principles, including encryption, authentication, and secure data transfer., • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills., • Experience with satellite communication systems, optical ground stations, or related technologies., • Familiarity with networking protocols and distributed systems (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT) and data serialization formats (e.g., JSON, Protobuf)., • Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines., • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python for system integration and scripting., • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization and orchestration tools., • Knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques for operational monitoring and analysis., • Competitive salary and benefits package., • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in space and optical communication., • A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment., • Opportunities for professional growth and career development., • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance., • Team socials and events

Software Engineer (C# .Net & Applied Engineering)Oxford, 3-5 days per week in office.£45000 - £70000 + Package.- Must have a Computing/STEM Degree (2:1 or higher).- Can work in their Oxford head office minimum 3 days a week.Your new companyYou'll be joining a cutting-edge engineering and technology organisation that has grown rapidly in the UK, now pushing into global markets. Formed by world leading experts in science/software the business is redefining how high performance components are designedYou'll be based from their head office in Oxford 3-5 days a week, joining their R&D function and will require your own vehicle. This role requires 2+ years commercial C# .Net experience and experience through academia or commercial work on Applied Engineering / Scientific Software Development Projects (non-negotiable).Your new roleThis role sits in the core Development team and would suit a Software Engineer with a passion for Science/Applied Engineering with commercial Full Stack experience. You'll participate in the full development lifecycle from user story generation to user acceptance testing, speaking to the users continuously and assuming the role of expert problem solver.The right person will be motivated and hungry to solve first-of-their-kind challenges building proprietary software that makes a difference in the world. You will design, develop and maintain innovative tools spanning data management, traceability, visualisation, predictive modelling, material and component design, and production quality assurance. You'll work closely with process engineers, technicians and material scientists to deliver high quality, intelligent solutions that support cutting edge manufacturing and materials development.With the rapid expansion and new investment into the company it's an exciting time to be joining with solid progression opportunities. You're also safe in the knowledge the future is bright as their customer list boasts some of the worlds leading tech and engineering brands.What you'll need to succeedWe're looking for candidates with a strong degree in a STEM or Computing discipline - ideally from a Russell Group University.We need 2-8 years working in a commercial Software Engineering role using C# .Net. Ideally you'll have full stack experience with Blazor or JavaScript/TypeScript.We are looking for robust OOP programming skills, software design patterns/best practices and practical experience applying TDD. Experience with Cloud services (AWS or Azure), Machine Learning, CI/CD and IAC using Terraform would be standout.We are looking for a connection with the Scientific / Applied / Mechanical Engineering Field either from academia or commercial projects. Clear communication/interpersonal skills are a must for working closely with internal teams.What you'll get in returnThe company offers 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours, a pension with a 9% employer contribution, private healthcare covering dental & health screening. There are company share options and a huge collection of local discount schemes including gym membership and there is parking on site. What you need to do nowTo find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer An opportunity to join one of the UK’s most successful start-ups in scientific instrumentation and analytics from the last few years. This company have gone from strength to strength in developing and commercialising their Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) and Lentiviral vectors (LVV) analytical equipment. The mechanical design engineer will be involved in the design, prototyping and testing of mechanical components, modules and complete systems. The role will require a creative analytical approach to design novel and elegant mechanical solutions for Refeyn’s current and next generation instruments. They will join the growing engineering team, and will liaise with research, product and operations teams to capture requirements and translate these into technical specifications. The mechanical design engineer will take accountability and responsibility for producing 3D designs and mechanical drawings, validation/verification activities and continuous improvement of Refeyn’s product portfolio. About the role: • Mechanical design engineering of key modules and features, from product concept through to customer delivery., • Work closely with product, research and operations teams, gathering and translating requirements for specification, design, test and evaluation, delivery to production and production support., • Interaction with critical suppliers across a range of products, materials and processes (machining, fabrication, finishing, casting, injection moulding etc), • Apply mechanical design knowledge and proven skills to produce mechanical systems that meet user requirements, performance specifications, quality, and robustness targets. A clear understanding of all aspects of the mechanical design is critical., • Understand, design and implement simple user interactions and ergonomics., • Produce detailed models, design drawings, documentation and prototypes of critical modules and systems., • Oversee testing, internal evaluation and conformance testing of mechanical assemblies., • Produce technical documentation, assembly and installation instructions of critical modules and assemblies, • Support handover of new features/products/modules to production and addressing ECRs and NCRs in collaboration with the Operations team as part of Refeyn’s continuous improvement effort, • Take ownership of the mechanical design drawing packs for Refeyn’s product portfolio Requirements: • MEng in mechanical engineering or similar, or equivalent experience, • Laser alignment and construction, • Systems, process engineering, • Practical electronics experience (desirable), • Mechanical design of systems involving optics, detectors and electronics., • Product design involving high precision optical alignment and design for manufacture., • Expert use of mechanical engineering CAD systems (SolidWorks), tolerance analysis and thermal design, • Experience developing scientific instrumentation., • Full cycle product development and transfer to manufacturing (desirable), • Industrial design and ergonomic user interfaces/mechanisms, • Exposure to automated and motion systems, • Strong analytical and mathematical problem-solving skills Benefits: • 25 days annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays, • Up to 7% employer matched pension contribution, • Private health insurance from day one plus critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance, • Give as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes., • Annual Company and Individual bonus scheme

About Archangel Lightworks At Archangel Lightworks, we are revolutionising global communication with our Optical Ground Stations . By enabling ultra-high bandwidth data transfer for space applications, we are driving the future of high-speed, low-latency connectivity. Our systems are at the forefront of innovation, and we are looking for a talented Cloud Systems Engineer to support the cloud software that bridges our Optical Ground Stations with operational systems and external partners. If you are passionate about space, laser communication, cloud software, systems engineering, and integrating complex technologies, we’d love to hear from you! Role Overview As a Cloud Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the specification, design, integration, and test of cloud-based software and interfaces that enable seamless operations and communications for our Optical Ground Stations. This role involves working closely with internal engineering teams, external partners, and customers to ensure the cloud software systems support operational needs and enables smooth integration with partner systems. You will be responsible for defining system requirements, designing architecture, ensuring robust integration, and supporting the deployment and maintenance of cloud-based services. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading a small team, planning sprints, and coordinating activities to ensure timely and successful project delivery. This is a cross-functional role that bridges software, systems engineering, and operational workflows. Key Responsibilities • Define and document system-level requirements for cloud-based software supporting the operation of Optical Ground Stations., • Design scalable, secure, and reliable system architectures and manage APIs, ensuring scalability, security, and operational reliability., • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for integration partners, providing guidance and support., • Plan and execute system integration, testing and initial operations to validate system functionality and ensure interoperability., • Lead sprint planning, manage Agile workflows, and ensure timely delivery of team tasks., • Lead significant projects/developments/parts of the system (e.g., major subsystem for satellite link, ground station integration)., • Demonstrate strong architecture/design skills; tackles ambiguous technical challenges., • Mentor mid-level/junior engineers; influences technical decisions and best practices., • Communicate effectively with leadership and external stakeholders., • Proactively seek opportunities for growth, staying abreast of the state-of-the-art, driving innovation based on new developments and embodying the value of curiosity., • Support deployment and operation of the system Essential: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field., • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, software development, or cloud-based system development., • Understanding of systems engineering standards and processes (e.g. MBSE SysML), and associated tool support (e.g. Enterprise Architect), • Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated services (e.g., compute, storage, networking, APIs)., • Experience with API design, development, and documentation, including RESTful APIs and gRPC., • Experience with system integration and testing, especially for cloud based applications., • Understanding of system security principles, including encryption, authentication, and secure data transfer., • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills., • Experience with satellite communication systems, optical ground stations, or related technologies., • Familiarity with networking protocols and distributed systems (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT) and data serialization formats (e.g., JSON, Protobuf)., • Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines., • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python for system integration and scripting., • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization and orchestration tools., • Knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques for operational monitoring and analysis., • Competitive salary and benefits package., • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in space and optical communication., • A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment., • Opportunities for professional growth and career development., • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance., • Team socials and events

We are Centrica! Were so much more than an energy company. Were a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - were powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether youre developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.Your work here isnt just a job its a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future . Senior Product Designer Flexible UK Locations with FlexFirst hybrid working Overview Within Centrica Home (B2C), the Product Design team creates digital experiences that balance customer needs with business goals. As a Senior Product Designer on Hive, you'll help shape our smart home app, enabling customers to manage their homes more efficiently while reducing energy costs and carbon impact. You'll own the design of key mobile app features, working autonomously while collaborating closely with product, engineering, commercial and brand teams. You'll define problems, explore solutions through research and prototyping, and deliver highquality, insightled design. Strong mobile experience, design systems thinking and the ability to influence strategy are essential. Experience with motion, AIenabled workflows or connected ecosystems is a bonus. About the role Some of your accountabilities will include: Crafting the Hive app experience * Leading endtoend design for mobile app features, aligned to platform and accessibility standards * Creating flows, wireframes and prototypes to test and validate ideas * Making complex smarthome technology feel simple and intuitive Working within and evolving our design system * Contributing scalable components, patterns and documentation * Championing consistency across the app * Designing flexible, contentdriven CMS templates Collaborating across teams and stakeholders * Partnering with product, engineering, platform, commercial, copy and brand teams * Presenting work clearly and navigating tradeoffs * Working closely with engineers to ensure quality delivery Leading user research and validation * Running usability testing and unmoderated research * Partnering with UX Research on complex studies * Turning insights into actionable design decisions Mentoring and driving excellence * Supporting midweight and junior designers * Staying current with tools and best practice * Helping improve design processes and culture What we're looking for Minimum criteria * Strong app product design experience with a portfolio showing impact - PLEASE INCLUDE PORTFOLIO OR WORKING LINK * Extensive mobile app experience and knowledge of platform guidelines * Experience contributing to design systems at scale * CMS and contentdriven design experience * Proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools * Research skills, from planning to insightled design * Clear communication and strong accessibility knowledge Nice to have * Motion or animation skills for mobile * Experience using AI tools in your design workflow Education and Certifications * A designrelated degree (or equivalent professional experience) What Makes You Stand Out * You think creatively and use research to deeply understand problems * You balance user needs with commercial objectives * You collaborate confidently across disciplines, including engineering * You advocate for customers while managing stakeholder priorities * You care about craft, feedback and continuous learning

We are Centrica! Were so much more than an energy company. Were a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - were powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether youre developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.Your work here isnt just a job its a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future . Senior Product Designer Flexible UK Locations with FlexFirst hybrid working Overview Within Centrica Home (B2C), the Product Design team creates digital experiences that balance customer needs with business goals. As a Senior Product Designer on Hive, you'll help shape our smart home app, enabling customers to manage their homes more efficiently while reducing energy costs and carbon impact. You'll own the design of key mobile app features, working autonomously while collaborating closely with product, engineering, commercial and brand teams. You'll define problems, explore solutions through research and prototyping, and deliver highquality, insightled design. Strong mobile experience, design systems thinking and the ability to influence strategy are essential. Experience with motion, AIenabled workflows or connected ecosystems is a bonus. About the role Some of your accountabilities will include: Crafting the Hive app experience * Leading endtoend design for mobile app features, aligned to platform and accessibility standards * Creating flows, wireframes and prototypes to test and validate ideas * Making complex smarthome technology feel simple and intuitive Working within and evolving our design system * Contributing scalable components, patterns and documentation * Championing consistency across the app * Designing flexible, contentdriven CMS templates Collaborating across teams and stakeholders * Partnering with product, engineering, platform, commercial, copy and brand teams * Presenting work clearly and navigating tradeoffs * Working closely with engineers to ensure quality delivery Leading user research and validation * Running usability testing and unmoderated research * Partnering with UX Research on complex studies * Turning insights into actionable design decisions Mentoring and driving excellence * Supporting midweight and junior designers * Staying current with tools and best practice * Helping improve design processes and culture What we're looking for Minimum criteria * Strong app product design experience with a portfolio showing impact - PLEASE INCLUDE PORTFOLIO OR WORKING LINK * Extensive mobile app experience and knowledge of platform guidelines * Experience contributing to design systems at scale * CMS and contentdriven design experience * Proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools * Research skills, from planning to insightled design * Clear communication and strong accessibility knowledge Nice to have * Motion or animation skills for mobile * Experience using AI tools in your design workflow Education and Certifications * A designrelated degree (or equivalent professional experience) What Makes You Stand Out * You think creatively and use research to deeply understand problems * You balance user needs with commercial objectives * You collaborate confidently across disciplines, including engineering * You advocate for customers while managing stakeholder priorities * You care about craft, feedback and continuous learning

The Open University is the UKs largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this ___ (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). Digital Services is at the heart of delivering life-changing learning experiences that enrich society. We combine trusted design, data expertise, and cutting-edge technology to support lifelong learning. Our objectives are to: • Enhance the student and staff experience through simple, evidence-based solutions., • Deliver value iteratively, securely, and at speed. With our ethos of being open to people, places, methods, and ideas, we proudly support students in every setting imaginablefrom submarines to prisons, and everywhere in between. We take pride in enabling our academics to teach and our students to learn, no matter the circumstances. We are recruiting multiple Senior Engineers across different teams. These roles sit in teams delivering a range of businesscritical digital products, typically involving .NETbased systems hosted on Azure and operating in a modern DevOps environment. While the core expectations are consistent across all roles, the specific context will vary: most positions will work within product teams delivering and evolving userfacing services, while at least one role will operate in an integrationfocused context, where the Senior Engineer will work on the design, development, and support of APIbased services using C# and a modern Azurebased technology stack, enabling secure access to institutional data for consumption by other systems across the University. Candidates are not expected to have experience across all contexts, and rolespecific focus and technologies will be discussed during the recruitment process. As aSenior Software Engineer (known internally as a Senior Engineer ) at The Open University, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of innovative software solutions that drive our organization forward. Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers, you will create scalable systems that meet user needs and support our growth. Youll be responsible for driving technical excellence, making key architectural decisions, and ensuring best practices across all projects. Leveraging your extensive experience, you will mentor junior engineers, provide technical leadership, and solve complex problems to build secure, efficient, and high-performing systems. Were looking for a proactive and passionate engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to continuous improvement. If youre excited about exploring emerging technologies and making a significant impact, this is your opportunity to advance your career and contribute to meaningful projects. Join our agile engineering team and help shape the integration of cutting-edge solutions across a diverse technology stack, including both on-premises and cloud platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure. We embrace DevOps practices, supporting seamless development pipelines and deployments as part of our commitment to innovation and professional growth. The role may be applied across teams operating in different technical contexts, delivery models, and technology stacks, with emphasis varying according to team and service needs. At The Open University, we never stand still. Be part of our journey to push the boundaries of technology and make a real difference. • Lead Software Development Projects : Guide the design, development, and implementation of software solutions, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned with The Open University objectives. Provide technical leadership and mentorship, and may include line management, to junior team members., • Architect and Design Systems : Develop and refine system architectures and software designs that meet requirements and technical specifications. Ensure that all designs are maintainable, secure, and optimized for performance, and systems are designed to be observable, supportable, and resilient in live operation, with appropriate monitoring, alerting, and operational documentation in place., • Drive Technical Excellence : Champion best practices in software development, including coding standards, TDD and automated testing approaches (e.g. unit and integration),, and version control, to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable and maintainable software products., • Oversee System Integration : Manage the integration of multiple software components, ensuring seamless interaction and functionality across the system., • Data Management and Analysis : Lead efforts in data modelling, database design, and business intelligence to support data-driven decision making and improve system performance., • Enhance User Experience : Collaborate with UX designers to ensure that user experience is a key consideration in the development process. Translate user needs into functional software features that deliver value., • Monitor and Assess Emerging Technologies : Stay informed about new and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential to enhance current and future projects., • Implement Security and Compliance Standards : Ensure that software solutions comply with security standards and industry regulations. Implement best practices to protect data and maintain system integrity., • Quality Assurance and Testing : Oversee comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, non-functional, and security testing, to ensure software reliability and performance., • Support Operational Excellence : Contribute to the stability and performance of software applications by supporting incident and problem management, utilising observability data, as part of a buildrunown approach, including out-of-hours as required, as well as service level and capacity planning., • Conduct Services, Products and Requirements Analysis : Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, define technical requirements, and assess the feasibility of proposed solutions. Document and manage requirements to ensure alignment with project goals., • Resource and Supplier Management : Assist in managing resource allocation and collaborate with external vendors to ensure project needs are met effectively and efficiently. Key Skills and Experience: • Proven Software Engineering Expertise : Extensive experience in software development (coding, test writing and debugging), reviewing other peoples work, with a deep understanding of programming, system design, and testing practices., • Strong System and Software Design Skills : Ability to design scalable and efficient systems, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with The Open University objectives, with experience contributing to systems built using modern architectural patterns such as microservices, APIfirst design, and cloudnative platforms., • Advanced Data Management : Skilled in data modelling, database design, and implementing business intelligence solutions to support analytics and decision-making., • User-Centric Development : Experience in integrating user experience design principles into the software development process to create intuitive and effective user interfaces., • Emerging Technology Enthusiast : Passion for exploring and integrating new technologies to enhance software solutions and business capabilities., • Security and Compliance Focus : Knowledgeable in implementing security protocols and ensuring compliance with industry standards to protect systems and data., • Quality Assurance Leader : Strong focus on quality, with experience in leading comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the reliability and performance of software products., • Effective Analysis and Requirement Management : Proven ability to translate user needs into technical requirements and assess the feasibility of proposed solutions., • Operational and Resource Management : Experience in managing resources, supporting application operations, and working with external suppliers to meet project demands., • Leadership and Mentorship : You lead by example, providing guidance and support to team members, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment., • Analytical and Strategic Thinking : You are capable of understanding complex business challenges and developing strategic technical solutions to address them., • Proactive and Innovative : You actively seek out opportunities for improvement and are eager to integrate new technologies and methodologies into your work., • Attention to Detail : You ensure accuracy and quality in all aspects of your work, from coding and testing to documentation and analysis., • Effective Communicator : You are able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment. If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our ___ (clicking this link will open a new window). We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether its a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. Wed anticipate this to be on average once per month. We anticipate that interviews for this role will be taking place online via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 8 or 15 June 2026. While most roles will remain open until the advertised closing date, applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. In some cases, vacancies may close earlier if a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received and equality impacts have been appropriately considered. All roles will remain advertised for a minimum of one week before any early closure is implemented. If you have started an application or were in the process of applying when the advert closed, we encourage you to get in touch. We are committed to understanding individual circumstances and can offer further support where needed, including reasonable adjustments for applicants with protected characteristics. To apply for this role please submit the following documents: • CV

The Open University is the UKs largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this ___ (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). Digital Services is at the heart of delivering life-changing learning experiences that enrich society. We combine trusted design, data expertise, and cutting-edge technology to support lifelong learning. Our objectives are to: • Enhance the student and staff experience through simple, evidence-based solutions., • Deliver value iteratively, securely, and at speed. With our ethos of being open to people, places, methods, and ideas, we proudly support students in every setting imaginablefrom submarines to prisons, and everywhere in between. We take pride in enabling our academics to teach and our students to learn, no matter the circumstances. The Senior Software Engineer (Design System) role (known internally asSenior Engineer ) sits within theDesign System team , responsible for building and evolving a shared UI component library and related assets used by multiple product teams across the organisation. You will work closely with designers and engineers to translate design intent into highquality, accessible, and reusable components, enabling consistent user experiences at scale. The role focuses on frontend and userinterface capabilities, developer experience, and supporting consuming teams through documentation, versioning, and ongoing maintenance. • Lead Software Development Projects : Guide the design, development, and implementation of software solutions, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned with The Open University objectives. Provide technical leadership and mentorship, and may include line management, to junior team members., • Architect and Design Systems : Develop and refine system architectures and software designs that meet requirements and technical specifications. Ensure that all designs are maintainable, secure, and optimized for performance, and systems are designed to be observable, supportable, and resilient in live operation, with appropriate monitoring, alerting, and operational documentation in place., • Drive Technical Excellence : Champion best practices in software development, including coding standards, TDD and automated testing approaches (e.g. unit and integration),, and version control, to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable and maintainable software products., • Oversee System Integration : Manage the integration of multiple software components, ensuring seamless interaction and functionality across the system., • Data Management and Analysis : Lead efforts in data modelling, database design, and business intelligence to support data-driven decision making and improve system performance., • Enhance User Experience : Collaborate with UX designers to ensure that user experience is a key consideration in the development process. Translate user needs into functional software features that deliver value., • Monitor and Assess Emerging Technologies : Stay informed about new and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential to enhance current and future projects., • Implement Security and Compliance Standards : Ensure that software solutions comply with security standards and industry regulations. Implement best practices to protect data and maintain system integrity., • Quality Assurance and Testing : Oversee comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, non-functional, and security testing, to ensure software reliability and performance., • Support Operational Excellence : Contribute to the stability and performance of software applications by supporting incident and problem management, utilising observability data, as part of a buildrunown approach, including out-of-hours as required, as well as service level and capacity planning., • Conduct Services, Products and Requirements Analysis : Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, define technical requirements, and assess the feasibility of proposed solutions. Document and manage requirements to ensure alignment with project goals., • Resource and Supplier Management : Assist in managing resource allocation and collaborate with external vendors to ensure project needs are met effectively and efficiently. Key Skills and Experience: • Proven Software Engineering Expertise : Extensive experience in software development (coding, test writing and debugging), reviewing other peoples work, with a deep understanding of programming, system design, and testing practices., • Strong System and Software Design Skills : Ability to design scalable and efficient systems, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with The Open University objectives, with experience contributing to systems built using modern architectural patterns such as microservices, APIfirst design, and cloudnative platforms., • Advanced Data Management : Skilled in data modelling, database design, and implementing business intelligence solutions to support analytics and decision-making., • User-Centric Development : Experience in integrating user experience design principles into the software development process to create intuitive and effective user interfaces., • Emerging Technology Enthusiast : Passion for exploring and integrating new technologies to enhance software solutions and business capabilities., • Security and Compliance Focus : Knowledgeable in implementing security protocols and ensuring compliance with industry standards to protect systems and data., • Quality Assurance Leader : Strong focus on quality, with experience in leading comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the reliability and performance of software products., • Effective Analysis and Requirement Management : Proven ability to translate user needs into technical requirements and assess the feasibility of proposed solutions., • Operational and Resource Management : Experience in managing resources, supporting application operations, and working with external suppliers to meet project demands., • Leadership and Mentorship : You lead by example, providing guidance and support to team members, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment., • Analytical and Strategic Thinking : You are capable of understanding complex business challenges and developing strategic technical solutions to address them., • Proactive and Innovative : You actively seek out opportunities for improvement and are eager to integrate new technologies and methodologies into your work., • Attention to Detail : You ensure accuracy and quality in all aspects of your work, from coding and testing to documentation and analysis., • Effective Communicator : You are able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment. If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our ___ (clicking this link will open a new window). We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether its a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. Wed anticipate this to be on average once per month. We anticipate that interviews for this role will be taking place online via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 15 June 2026. While most roles will remain open until the advertised closing date, applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. In some cases, vacancies may close earlier if a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received and equality impacts have been appropriately considered. All roles will remain advertised for a minimum of one week before any early closure is implemented. If you have started an application or were in the process of applying when the advert closed, we encourage you to get in touch. We are committed to understanding individual circumstances and can offer further support where needed, including reasonable adjustments for applicants with protected characteristics. To apply for this role please submit the following documents: • CV

Occupational Health Technician Full time, permanent Oxford £25,000 - 27,000, depending on experience and qualifications Are you looking for an opportunity to work as an Occupational Health Technician? We are seeking an Occupational Health Technician to join our clients' expanding peripatetic team. This role is great for experienced OHTs or those looking into OH who have a Sport Science degree or a background as an Emergency Medical Technician, transferrable health related field, Combat Medical or Ambulance Assistant. The successful applicant will be required to travel throughout the UK in a mobile screening van, to client sites in order to deliver health surveillance services. This is a full-time role where the successful applicant will work 37.5 hours per week. You must be happy to frequently stay away from home during the week (Monday-Thursday, 3 out of 4 weeks of the month). Do you want to make a difference and be part of a team supporting the health of people at work? You will be undertaking; - • Health surveillance screening., • Audiometry, • Lung function testing., • Drug and alcohol testing., • General baseline measurements such as height, weight, blood pressure, urinalysis., • Health promotion activities. Who we are looking for: • Sport Science graduate or background as an Emergency Medical Technician, transferrable health related field, Combat Medical or Ambulance Assistant, • Hold a full manual UK driving licence (must have held this license for a minimum of 12 months) and be able to provide proof of this, • Experience and/or willingness to drive a van up to 3.5 tonnes, • Ability to park the van near your home address overnight, • Competent IT user (MS office suite and/or electronic medical records systems), • Must be willing to attend face to face interview in either London or Birmingham, • Ability to work autonomously, • Great communication skills Fantastic benefits and employee career development

About the Role We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented System Administrator to manage and optimise our Veryon Tracking system. This is a key role supporting our continuing airworthiness, engineering, logistics and finance operations, ensuring data accuracy, system reliability, and regulatory compliance. You’ll work closely with Engineering, CAMO, Logistics and finance teams to ensure the system supports safe, efficient aircraft operations. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain the Veryon Tracking system, including user access and configurations Provide system support and troubleshoot issues for all users Raise and manage support requests to the system owner Create reports as required by users Support system testing. upgrades, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives Act as the primary liaison with Veryon vendor support What We’re Looking For Essential Experience with an aviation MRO / maintenance tracking system (e.g., Veryon Tracking, AMOS, TRAX, Rusada) Good understanding of aircraft maintenance and airworthiness requirements Familiarity with aviation regulations Strong data management and problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively across all teams Desirable Direct experience with Veryon Tracking Experience with system configuration, reporting, or integrations Able to create reports using SQL If you are looking for you next opportunity in aviation get in touch to learn more and apply now

Product / Mechanical Design Engineer (Opto-Mechanical Systems) Overview A growing technology company developing advanced sensing and instrumentation products is seeking a Product / Mechanical Design Engineer to join its multidisciplinary R&D team. The organisation builds next-generation hardware systems that combine mechanical, optical, and product-focused engineering, with a strong emphasis on hands-on development and rapid iteration. This is an opportunity to join a fast-moving development environment where you’ll contribute directly to real-world products, working across concept, design, prototyping, and validation. The role is primarily based on-site to support collaboration and hands-on system development, with some flexibility for hybrid working where appropriate. The Role You will play a key part in the development of complex hardware products, with a particular focus on opto-mechanical systems and productised hardware. The role blends mechanical design, practical prototyping, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, working closely with engineers from adjacent domains. You’ll be expected to take a systematic, hands-on approach to problem solving and to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving product development environment. Key Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical and opto-mechanical hardware for product-focused systems Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings Support materials selection and manufacturing process decisions Build and iterate prototypes using in-house and external fabrication methods (e.g. 3D printing, machining, laser cutting, cable assembly) Contribute to system integration, testing, and validation activities Create and maintain technical documentation including specifications, drawings, BOMs, and build instructions Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, manufacturable product designs Support continuous improvement of designs, processes, and documentation Required Qualifications & Experience Degree, HND, or equivalent industrial experience in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline Around 3+ years’ experience in product development within a multidisciplinary R&D or product development environment Demonstrated experience developing opto-mechanical or precision hardware systems Strong grounding in mechanical design principles, materials, and common manufacturing processes Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar), including complex assemblies and detailed drawings Hands-on prototyping experience (e.g. SLA/FDM 3D printing, basic machining, laser cutting, cable assembly) Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving development environment Desirable Experience Experience producing clear technical documentation (specifications, test procedures, build instructions, revision control, BOMs) Background in a start-up, scale-up, or new product development environment Exposure to product design or user-focused design considerations Working knowledge of electronics, firmware, or adjacent engineering disciplines What’s on Offer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, real-world hardware products High-impact role in a growing, technology-focused organisation Hands-on involvement across the full product development lifecycle Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment Strong scope for technical growth and ownership

As a Senior Data Engineer within the Data Engineering team, you will play a key role in building, enhancing, and maintaining our enterprise data platform on Snowflake. You will develop and optimise scalable data pipelines and models that bring data from core business systems into Snowflake, enabling analytics, reporting, and data-driven insights across the organisation. You will translate the data platform strategy into high-quality technical solutions, ensuring our Snowflake environment is reliable, well-structured, and performant. You will champion engineering best practices and contribute to standards that improve the quality, consistency, and usability of data assets. Your work will ensure the business has access to trusted, timely, and well-modelled data to support decision-making, operational reporting, and the foundations for advanced analytics and future AI/ML capabilities. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Snowflake Data Engineering Delivery Design, build, and maintain high-quality data pipelines and models in Snowflake to support business analytics, BI, and operational reporting needs. Data Architecture Implementation Translate the defined data architecture and standards into implemented solutions—including ingestion, transformation, storage, and performance optimisation. Pipeline Development & Orchestration Develop robust ELT/ETL pipelines using dbt and workflow/orchestration tools (e.g., Argo Workflows), ensuring reliability, maintainability, and adherence to engineering best practices. Performance & Cost Optimisation Implement Snowflake warehouse configurations and query optimisation techniques to ensure efficient usage and predictable cost. Data Quality & Governance Execution Apply data quality checks, lineage tracking, and security standards across the data estate. Ensure compliance with data policies, InfoSec controls, and regulatory requirements as required. Tooling & Feature Adoption Leverage Snowflake capabilities (Tasks, Streams, Snowpark, Time Travel, Secure Data Sharing) to improve automation, reduce manual effort, and enhance data accessibility across the business. Collaboration & Support Work closely with analysts, data consumers, and business stakeholders to support data product delivery, troubleshoot data issues, and enable effective usage of Snowflake datasets. Enablement for Analytics & Data Science Implement dimensional models that provide clean, well-structured, reusable datasets for reporting, scenario modelling, and emerging ML/AI use cases. Monitoring, Reliability & Operations Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, logging, and cost-management processes for Snowflake and data pipelines to ensure a stable and well-maintained platform. Continuous Improvement of Engineering Practices Contribute to shared engineering standards to simplify development and accelerate delivery across the team. Knowledge & Skills Proven experience in delivering cloud-based data engineering solutions, ideally with Snowflake. Strong hands-on proficiency with SQL, Python, and dbt for data transformations, modelling, and pipeline automation. Practical experience with Snowflake and RBAC management. Experience with data ingestion and replication tools such as Airbyte, Fivetran, Hevo, or similar. Working knowledge of cloud services (AWS preferred). Strong understanding of data modelling and data governance principles. Experience supporting BI/reporting tools (Power BI) and enabling them through well-designed Snowflake data models. Solid knowledge of CI/CD and version-controlled development practices in git. Desirable Enterprise System Familiarity Exposure to CRM (Salesforce), BSS/OSS (Netadmin), Call Centre, Telephony, or similar enterprise data sources. Data Migration Experience Participation in migrating data platforms (e.g., PostgreSQL or other cloud RDBMS) into a data warehouse like Snowflake with minimal disruption and strong data validation controls. Change & Adoption Support Experience supporting business teams during platform transitions (e.g., training, documentation, user onboarding, issue resolution). Best Practice Contribution Experience contributing to naming conventions, schema standards, environment management, testing frameworks, and security patterns for data platforms. Continuous Learning & Innovation Interest in staying up to date with the latest technologies, modern data stack tooling, and best practices to contribute to ongoing platform evolution. Infrastructure as Code Exposure to Terraform would be advantageous. Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city

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