Join a cutting-edge engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer developing autonomous systems for the next generation of marine and defence technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to take a leading role in designing, developing, and delivering advanced software solutions that operate in challenging real-world environments.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work across the full software lifecycle, from concept and design through to integration, testing and delivery, as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team shaping the future of maritime autonomy.
What youll be doing as a Senior Software Engineer
- Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems
- Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects
- Collaborating with hardware, systems and domain experts throughout the development lifecycle
- Engaging directly with end users to refine functionality and performance
- Taking a lead role in development discussions and cross-team collaboration
What youll bring as a Senior Software Engineer
- Proven experience in software design and delivery
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain
- Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments
Technical skills required by the Senior Software Engineer
Essential:
- Java development
- Java build systems (e.g. Maven)
- Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principles
Desirable:
- HMI / UI development (e.g. JavaFX)
- GIS development
- Communication and control system interfaces
- Git version control
- UML design
Why apply?
- Hybrid and flexible working options (full-time, part-time or condensed hours)
- Excellent professional development and progression opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative engineering culture
- Competitive salary, pension and benefits
Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
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Act as the first point of contact for all UK IT support requests, ensuring every call is logged and resolved in line with agreed SLAs.
Provide day to day technical support to end users on all UK GIS and STADA GIS systems, both remotely and face to face.
Deliver a high standard of customer care to all colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
Follow established Incident, Service Request, and Change Management processes.
Escalate recurring problems and emerging trends to Senior Support Engineers and management.
Manage own workload through effective prioritisation and time management, assigning and progressing incidents appropriately.
Maintain accurate Software and Hardware Asset Management records.
Order consumable items and monitor stock levels to ensure business continuity.
Assist in Service Acceptance and Transition activities for new technologies.
Comply with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
Support the rollout and adoption of cloud-based platforms, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services, helping colleagues get the most from modern tools.
Assist in designing and implementing digital workflows using tools such as Microsoft Power Automate and Power Apps to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
Contribute to projects that digitise and automate existing business processes, documenting outcomes and lessons learned.
Help colleagues adopt new digital tools through guidance, informal training, and the creation of clear, user-friendly documentation.
Support data collection, reporting, and analytics activities — for example using Power BI or Excel — to enable evidence-based decision-making.
Participate in IT modernisation and infrastructure upgrade projects as part of cross-functional project teams.
Contribute to cybersecurity awareness across the organisation, helping colleagues follow best-practice digital hygiene and information security policies.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in IT processes and propose solutions aligned with the organisation's digital strategy.
The successful candidate will have:
A keen interest in IT, technology, and digital innovation — with a desire to understand not just how systems work, but how technology can transform how organisations operate.
Basic understanding of computer systems, networks, and cloud-based platforms.
Awareness of Microsoft 365 and modern workplace technologies (e.g. Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues.
A proactive and positive attitude — willing to learn, adapt, and take initiative.
Relevant educational background in IT, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred but not essential.
Required
Basic understanding of computer systems and networks.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
Customer service orientation and professional communication.
Workload prioritisation and time management.
Enthusiasm for digital technology and a growth mindset.
Commitment to organisational values.
Desirable
Relevant qualification or educational background in IT or a related field.
Experience or certification in IT support or related areas.
Awareness of cloud platforms.
Exposure to process automation tools.
Basic understanding of data and reporting tools.
Experience supporting digital adoption or technology change initiatives.
Training:During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the Application Support Lead standard.
The training covers the following core occupational duties: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0949-v1-0Training Outcome:Upon completion, the apprentice will have gained the Level 4 Application Support Lead qualification.Employer Description:STADA is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. With a long-standing heritage rooted in pharmacies, we have been perceived as a reliable and trustworthy partner for over 130 years. Our products help people protect and regain a dignified and able life. With our proven Generics, we ensure that everyday health remains affordable. We offer our employees an attractive working environment in which they can develop personally.
STADA focuses on a three-pillar strategy consisting of consumer healthcare products, generics, specialty pharmaceuticals. Worldwide, STADA Arzneimittel AG sells its products in over 100 countries. Consumer healthcare brands such as Nizoral®, Zoflora®, Grippostad®, SNUP®, Silomat® and Hirudoid® are among the top sellers in their respective product categories. In financial year 2025, STADA achieved adjusted group revenues of EUR 4.3 billion and adjusted constant-currency earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (adj. cc EBITDA) of EUR 961 million. As of 31 December 2025, STADA employed 11,749 people worldwide.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Main Duties:
To assist in the development, maintenance, analysis and interpretation computer-based information/data and monitoring systems, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to ensure effective service delivery and quality, accessible information for the Service to aid quality decision making
Undertake surveys and research, collect planning data, and design and prepare reports and other documents to inform planning policy development, monitoring and the wider planning services
Prepare material, maps, illustrations and other technical information to support the Local Plan and wider planning service
Support policy development and monitoring, including contributing to the Local Plan and Development Management processes
Assist with the preparation and implementation of policies and programmes to guide the development of the Local Plan as part of the Council’s regeneration strategies, including supporting the preparation of supplementary planning guidance, development briefs, practice notes, etc.
To work flexibly as a resource for Planning Services responding to changing demands on the Service to ensure service delivery and timeliness and quality decision making
To work effectively within and beyond the service demonstrating the highest standards of customer care. Liaising with statutory bodies and other customers including Council Members, other Local Authorities and LCR authorities, HM Land Registry etc.
To undertake all other duties as required and commensurate to the post
Training:
Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship Standard
The training will be delivered at the workplace
Training Outcome:
Apprentice will receive on-programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, information, advice and guidance support during the last 2-months of their apprenticeship contract
Job-seeking support is also included
Employer Description:Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (7.20 hours per day on a flexitime basis)Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Collect, clean and organise data from surveys, official statistics (e.g. ONS, government datasets) and client sources
Analyse and present data producing easily digestible headlines/trends/trajectories
Support colleagues in building spreadsheets and models for economic impact assessments and cost-benefit analyses and updating and refining these, including developing inferential statistics to add statistical rigour to analysis where needed
Help produce charts, tables and summary statistics for client reports and presentations
Using and developing our AI tools (search/summarisation, Excel/Power BI copilots, coding assistants) to speed up desk research, data cleaning, and first-draft report writing
Learning to write effective prompts and critically check AI-generated outputs for accuracy before they go into client work
Passing on tips and knowledge to colleagues
Support colleagues with desk research and literature reviews to support policy and evaluation studies
Assist with survey design, distribution and basic analysis of responses
Take part in quality checks to ensure data and calculations are accurate and consistent
Attend client meetings and project catchups, taking notes and following up on actions
Complete apprenticeship coursework, assessments and off-the-job training hours as required by the programme
Training:Data Analyst Level 4.Training Outcome:Reasonable future prospects for someone starting as a Data Analyst Apprentice at Kada Research could include:
A permanent analyst role - on successful completion of the apprenticeship, moving into a substantive data/research analyst position within the team, subject to performance and business need
Future progression to Senior Analyst/Consultant - taking on greater ownership of client projects, leading analysis on economic impact assessments and evaluations rather than just supporting them
Specialism development - building deeper expertise in a particular area such as economic modelling, cost-benefit analysis, social value measurement, or a specific tool (Power BI, GIS), becoming the team's lead on that topic
Client-facing opportunities - moving from desk research into presenting findings directly to clients and contributing to bid writing and business development
Management - longer-term progression toward Associate/Project Director roles, managing project teams and client relationships
Outside Kada this opportunity will open analyst roles at other consultancies, local authorities, or bodies like the ONS or Government Economic Service
Employer Description:We are a UK and International economic development consultancy founded in 2011. We offer independent research and evidence-based recommendations to help organisations and clients understand and demonstrate the impact of their work. Our core services span six areas: economic impact assessments, cost-benefit analyses and feasibility studies; policy and research studies drawing on international best practice; program and project evaluation; strategy development and implementation for growth and recovery; economic analysis and social value work; and funding and bid-writing support.
We have a tremendous variety of exciting work across the UK and further afield and basically we help people make economic development decisions and funding cases by providing research insights and producing reports that are accurate, accessible, and clear. Working Hours :Working week: Monday typically 9:00am - 5:30pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
