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Senior Data Engineer

RSSB
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London, England, United Kingdom

The Senior Data Engineer role will plan and drive forward the design and implementation of data pipelines, data stores, and APIs to acquire and prepare data for downstream applications, such as analytics, data insights, and data-driven tools. You will be a hands-on data engineer, who will contribute to the wider teams' outputs by ensuring data standards and architectures are applied, and by coaching colleagues on approaches to problem-solving and quality of deliverables. Additionally, you will be responsible for integrating data with various applications to ensure seamless data flow and accessibility. The data domain will cover RSSB, rail industry, and national data sources in the areas of health, safety, quality, operational performance, and sustainability. It will also cover internal business datasets, ensuring that data is effectively integrated with applications to support business processes and decision-making. Responsibilities Ensure data made available for downstream applications is reliable, accessible, and in the appropriate format through active engagement with Product Management and key stakeholders. Plan and drive forward the development of data solutions, ensuring a balance between functional and non-functional requirements. Advise on best approaches to solving novel data problems, leveraging Python-based solutions. Ensure that data standards and architectures are applied to achieve well-engineered outcomes, and that solutions are reliable and perform optimally. Conduct complex data quality checks and monitoring, applying necessary remediation to maintain data integrity. Undertake necessary maintenance and optimisation activities to ensure the performance and reliability of data pipelines, APIs, and applications. Develop both quick prototypes and high-quality products, judging which approach is needed based on the context. Design, code, test, and document complex data engineering scripts and applications, applying software engineering best practices with a focus on SQL and Python. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Product Management and key stakeholders, to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Mentor and coach colleagues on approaches to problem-solving and quality of deliverables, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment. Qualifications / Experience Essential BSc in a scientific, computer science, or related discipline. Extensive experience with data analysis, data modelling, and quality assurance techniques. Proficiency in using SQL and Python to solve a wide array of data challenges. Experience developing data pipelines in Python using orchestrators such as Airflow. Experience making data available in data science and data visualization tools such as Databricks and Power BI/Fabric. Experience with data extraction from a variety of systems, including familiarity with web-oriented architecture. Ability to analyse and document technical solutions effectively. Communicate effectively and share thoughts and ideas through methods appropriate to the audience. Adapt and respond effectively when embracing new opportunities, change and in navigating uncertainty. Actively contribute as part of a team and work towards achieving team goals and outcomes. Take responsibility and demonstrate accountability in completing tasks and achieving objectives, actively seeking to resolve problems and identify opportunities. Committed to customer service and placing customer satisfaction at the heart of our success to ensure we deliver against our shared goals. Can work collaboratively within an evolving industry, gaining stakeholder confidence through understanding their goals and motivations and demonstrating credibility as an expert. Make timely, informed decisions taking account of the benefits and constraints involved. Desirable Experience developing and deploying APIs in Python using frameworks such as FastAPI. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with version control systems such as Git. Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams. We are committed to investing in our staff and offer formal and informal learning opportunities for development . We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme , we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request. We value our staff and we offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension.

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Principal Electrical Engineer (Control & Instrumentation)

BAE Systems
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Pfizer UK, England, United Kingdom

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, or Portsmouth - (2 days minimum on site per fortnight.) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Develop and manage requirements and acceptance criteria specific to a system or product and/or across a system of systems, platform or programme Understand the contractual and performance requirements for various systems, and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities Produce documentation required to support the design review process, including: diagrams; technical specifications; supporting calculations; design evidence and justifications Review relevant supplier documentation and ensure it is captured and recorded appropriately Support the development of estimates for the scope of work and resources required to deliver it to support bids, proposal development and project planning activities for various systems Your Skills and Experience: Essential Experience in developing a C&I design for a large scale C&I system ensuring it meets a wide range of requirements, such as functional, defence standards, industrial standards, etc. Experience with managing non-functional requirements (i.e. EMC, shock, etc.) meeting industrial compliance Experience of authoring and/or reviewing design documents, such as I/O schedules, functional design specification, functional chronicle, interface control document, etc. Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science) Desirable Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (i.e. RS-485, PROFIBUS) History in IEC 61508 - Functional Safety (or similar) and production of supporting evidence to substantiate safety claims Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Submarine Solutions Team: You will be helping to define and shape the design of the Royal Navy's next generation attack class submarine and working to implement novel internal communications technology and concepts whilst collaborating with colleagues within the Integrated Combat Systems business, wider stakeholders, suppliers, and the Royal Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems: This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 24th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-AM1 #LI-Hybrid

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Principal Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
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Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Job title: Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering Location: Coventry. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you'll be doing: You will provide subject matter expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders on Systems Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering Coach and mentor in Systems Engineering practices Lead activities and supervise others as they tailor and develop Systems Engineering practices to suit the needs of a particular project / programme of work Effectively communicate and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure the development and delivery of optimised systems Demonstrate expertise in a given domain and also absorb and process new domain knowledge quickly You will work collaboratively across Engineering disciplines and other Functions Your skills and experiences: You are an experienced Engineer with a breadth of systems engineering knowledge and an understanding of the full engineering lifecycle You understand systems engineering approaches, processes and procedures You have a sound basis in the science of engineering - the basic physics, chemistry and mathematics on which engineering is founded You are degree qualified or have equivalent experience in a science technology, engineering, or mathematics related discipline You have an awareness of the many disciplines that impact on system design, from the different branches of engineering through law, commerce, management, logistics and politics You are a member of appropriate professional institution and Chartered with them, or demonstrable working towards Chartership You can coach, mentor and assist others Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Systems Engineering Team: Be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of innovation, where you'll contribute to the foundational stages of a future Submarine programme, influencing key decisions and shaping the next generation of underwater technology. To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 24th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-NP1 #LI-Hybrid

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Principal Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
Published on

Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom

Job title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Filton, Frimley, BroadOak, Faslane. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you'll be doing: Provide subject matter expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders on Systems Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering Work in collaboration with other systems engineers and domain experts to determine and agree the functional capabilities of your assigned systems of interest Communicate conceptual architectural designs to the appropriate technical authorities to obtain agreement and acceptance Liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as specialist engineer teams, MoD and industrial partners to communicate and clarify the proposed solution Your skills and experiences: Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the concept/design phase and awareness of the entire engineering lifecycle STEM related degree or previous experience within the Automotive/Defence/Telecommunications/Nuclear environment Worked on concept/designs or early proof of concept Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual leave incentive. The Systems Engineering team: You will be joining a diverse team of 70 across the wider UK who range in specialities from electrical and electronic engineers all the way to designers and network engineers. You will have the opportunity to work closely with internal stakeholders from other work streams as well as interfacing with the MOD customer and suppliers on a regular basis. This is an exciting opportunity as you will be working on the most complex systems in the world for national defence for First of class submarine design. This is an exciting time to join BAE as the SSNA programme is growing so the potential for growth and development within this programme is great. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 24th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-NP1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-GM4

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Principal Engineer- Support Engineering (LSA & Supply Support)

BAE Systems
Published on

Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom

Job title: Principal Engineer - Support Engineering (LSA & Supply Support) Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Filton Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you'll be doing: Acting as the interface between the SSNA Integrated Product Support (IPS) Team and the Systems Engineering Team Liaising with the IPS Transversal Leads to ensure their requirements are included in DOORS and/or design documentation Ensuring IPS requirements have associated Verification & Validation (V&V) requirements Ensuring the Systems Engineering model reflects IPS requirements Working with the Integrated Delivery Teams (IDTs) to populate Equipment Technical Specifications with Transversal Requirements Providing proactive guidance to the Systems Engineering Team to highlight any implications of design decisions on Through-Life Support (TLS) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Systems Engineering or relevant experience Understanding of Transversal / Non-Functional Requirements Desirable: Understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Understanding of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) / IPS / TLS Accreditation as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or working towards this Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The SSNA IPS Team: The SSNA programme is designing, and will build, the conventionally-armed replacements for the Astute Class nuclear submarine. The BAE Systems IPS Team collaborates with partners to influence the design and to ensure it is supportable through life. The associated Support Engineering capability will be designing the support solution, including defining the maintenance requirement, producing technical documentation, and conducting initial provisioning of spares. The SSNA platforms are essential to the protection of our national interests and the Dreadnought SSBN s for a large part of the 21 st century. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 24th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-GM4 #LI-Onsite

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Lead Project Professional- Construction

BAE Systems
Published on

Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom

Job Title: Lead Project Professional - Construction Location: Barrow-In-Furness - On Site Salary: Circa £48,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Managing major construction project lifecycles within a highly regulated environment Responsible for controlling & reporting against all commercial and financial aspects of projects from concept to completion (both internal and external supply chain activities) Discharging Client duties in accordance with Regulatory requirements Maintaining and managing a safety focused environment and culture aligned to the high-risk aspects of the projects undertaken Managing multiple construction aspects while also effectively liaising with Contractors and internal/external Stakeholders Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience managing Major Projects of significant complexity and up to multi-million-pound value Team Leadership experience Demonstrable Project Management experience, with experience in project controls, report writing, supporting monthly reviews Good stakeholder management experience, ideally up to senior leadership level, with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships Desirable: Qualification in Project Management and/or Engineering/Construction Established Project Management skillset (e.g. development of Plans, Business Cases, Risk Management, OR equivalent experience Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive The Site and Facilities Team: As a Lead Project professional, you will be leading a growing team within S&F, while reporting to a Project Manager and will be responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of Major Infrastructure. You will also be dealing with high level Stakeholders internally and externally and managing these relationships. You will be overseeing Multimillion Pound projects that are critical to delivering forthcoming growth expansions at BAE that will impact the future of the business. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JM2 #LI-On Site

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Principal Systems Engineer (Process, Governance & Maturity)

BAE Systems
Published on

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer (Process, Governance & Maturity) Location: Coventry. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience What you'll be doing: Responsible for process and governance advice and support across engineering in all phases of the engineering lifecycle Deliver appropriate technical solutions against functional and business requirements and regulations both for process development, communication, and maintenance as well as for governable activities within engineering Provide engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM) adherence for all deliverables, and relevant input to project LCM activities Provide specialist technical input, review, and support into projects beyond the immediate scope Leverage process and governance experience and knowledge in both the tactical and strategic development of other engineers and relevant members of other supporting functions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Understanding of the relevant maritime legislation, industry and defence standards Knowledge of the engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM) Expertise in governance processes and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry Desirable: STEM related degree or previous experience in submarines, nuclear or other highly regulated environment Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Engineering Team: To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 24 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid

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Principal Systems Engineer (Requirements & Acceptance)

BAE Systems
Published on

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer (Requirements & Acceptance) Location: Coventry. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience. What you'll be doing: Provide expert knowledge in system requirements and acceptance activities, ensuring compliance with contractual and performance standards Define and manage system requirements, acceptance criteria, and validation events throughout design, build, and commissioning Lead stakeholder needs analysis and ensure high-quality system requirements align with their expectations Oversee validation evidence and manage requirements to ensure proper closure and stakeholder acceptance Ensure compliance with contractual, safety, environmental, and business standards, processes, and procedure Validate and document design proving evidence with appropriate endorsements Support estimates for project scope, resources, and governance during bids and planning Document and share domain knowledge to build organizational expertise Provide technical guidance and assist engineering management in planning and oversight of specialist activities Your skills and experiences: Extensive knowledge and expertise in Systems Engineering, including requirements and acceptance processes and practices, particularly within the defense, maritime, or closely related industries, with the ability to align work within the broader business context Comprehensive understanding of the engineering lifecycle, with hands-on experience in the relevant phase of the role and an awareness of the complete lifecycle Strong technical understanding of how their work fits within the overall product, platform, or program Familiarity with interconnected projects, products, programs, domains, disciplines, and functional teams within submarines or similar external organizations Understanding of Product Safety and Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) standards and practices Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The team: To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 24 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid

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Free-Work was first created by the merge of two leading French job boards, Freelance-info.fr and Carriere-info.fr, forming a simple, secure, and constantly evolving platform offering exclusive, personalised services.

Well-established and trusted by the tech community in France, Free-Work attracts over half a million visits per month. It is a user-friendly, community-oriented, and data-driven platform dedicated to supporting IT specialists with their professional journeys.

Free-Work provides a wide range of innovative tools and resources, from tips and advice to jobs and discounts.

The platform also caters to IT recruiters, offering an extremely frequently updated candidate database with over 9,000 new CVs a month, enabling them to connect with top tech talent.

Free-Work is an IT and Tech community where professionals come to share their expertise, experience, and advice, as well as a wealth of information about IT freelancing and the tech job market.

The platform was designed and built by tech talent for all tech talent.

In 2022, Free-Work expanded globally by acquiring the two dominant UK IT recruitment platforms, Contractor UK and Technojobs .

The UK IT Job Market

The UK IT market has some unique characteristics compared to other job sectors. It is constantly evolving alongside the rapid development of new technologies and programming languages.

The market is also significantly impacted by changes in work patterns and broader societal shifts, such as the emergence of previously unknown roles like "psydesigner" or "ethicist" linked to the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

A Growing Sector

According to the Opteamis barometer on IT market trends, this industry is experiencing consistent growth at a rate well above the national average.

It is also one of the few sectors where demand often exceeds supply. Some professions face a real talent shortage, particularly in areas like:

  • AI
  • Data science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Platforms and tools like JIRA and GIT, which are regularly in the top 5 most demanded technologies

When it comes to sought-after skills, software design and development remain the most in-demand, significantly outpacing cloud computing and infrastructure. Roles in IT management and project management, while still in high demand, are relatively less so.

IT Market Trends for Employees

To stay up-to-date on the latest job trends in the UK IT market, feel free to consult our IT barometer.

There you'll find the skills and profiles most sought after by recruiters, as well as relevant job opportunities.

IT Market Trends for Freelancers

For IT freelancers, the high demand and talent shortage is driving an increase in daily rates. However, significant disparities persist depending on:

  • the provider's profile and skills
  • their region
  • their experience
  • their working conditions (number of intermediaries, remote work, etc.).

Additionally, there is no official rate schedule for daily rates in IT. Each freelancer must calculate their own rate based on their expenses, status, and desired profit margin.

To help you calculate your own daily rate, you can consult our database of IT expert rates. The presented rates are calculated from the contributions of independent IT professionals who are members of the Freelance-info community. You can sort them by your specialty and region.

Key Players in the IT Market

The IT market involves a variety of players, including end clients, recruitment agencies, and IT services/digital services companies (known as SSIIs or ESNs).

IT Services Companies (SSIIs/ESNs)

The acronym ESN replaced SSII after 2013, but they are essentially the same structures. These companies offer their clients digital services, including:

  • website and software creation
  • production, maintenance, and evolution of these sites and software
  • IT infrastructure management
  • consulting
  • security, network audits, etc.

ESNs can specialise in a specific sector (banking, insurance, etc.). They generally sign contracts for several months or years with their clients and commit to providing their IT skills and resources mainly through their employees and collaborators.

IT professionals can thus be hired on permanent contracts (CDI), fixed-term contracts (CDD), or freelance contracts by the ESN. After interviews and tests, the ESN will assign you a job with one of their end clients. Equally, end clients can request that you go through the ESN they are accustomed to working with.

IT Recruitment Agencies

The recruitment agency is another intermediary between companies and IT employees or freelancers.

However, unlike ESNs, these agencies hire you directly by one of their end clients.

Recruitment agencies also have an advisory role and can help you integrate into a network of companies and benefit from several internal job opportunities.

In return, they take a percentage of the employee's annual gross salary or the freelancer's turnover.

Recruitment Platforms

Recruitment platforms or portals allow companies looking for employees or freelancers to browse candidates' profiles and CVs.

For example, our platform reserved for IT recruiters: Turnover-it.com brings together the CV databases of our two historical sites for IT opportunities and jobs: Freelance-info and Carriere-info.

Companies can post their offers and disseminate their intercontracts in our CV database to obtain profiles of IT and IS specialists suited to their needs.

As a candidate, you can browse the list of recruiting companies and be directly redirected to corresponding offers by visiting our IT recruiters directory.

End Clients

End clients include all companies and organisations looking to hire an IT employee or contractor. They can go through one of the intermediaries mentioned above or proceed with direct recruitment.

If you want to work as a freelancer without intermediaries, you will need to create a legal structure (micro-enterprise, SASU, EURL, etc.) to establish a service contract. You can also use a contracting company to work independently while retaining the benefits of an employment contract and outsourcing the management of contracts and billing to the contracting company.

Discover UK IT Jobs

The acronym IT represents the vast field of Information Technology.

While software development is at the heart of the digital sector, it relies on and interacts with many other skills and professions.

IT jobs are constantly evolving, driven by a market in perpetual growth and change. The increasing digitalization of businesses and work methods, the rise of AI, IoT (Internet of Things), and the exponential growth of cybersecurity are leading to the creation of new roles and professions.

To help you get a clearer picture, here are some of the most in-demand positions in the IT field. Design and Development Jobs

IT Developer

The developer position is probably the first that comes to mind when thinking about IT jobs.

Software Developers are professionals in algorithms and programming languages. However, their role is not limited to just writing code for applications and software.

Developers must be able to design and understand a specification document detailing the technical specifics of a project. For this, they can participate early in gathering user needs.

During and after development, they are also responsible for testing and deploying their application and ensuring its maintenance.

Developers generally specialise in a technology, language, or specific part of development, for example:

  • The back-end developer, who manages all the "invisible" parts of development, such as database connection and management
  • The front-end developer, who focuses more on the user interface, integrating designs from the web designer
  • The full-stack developer, who combines both back-end and front-end development functions
  • The DevOps, which is first a programming approach but also a role combining developer and system administrator tasks

Database Administrator (DBA)

A DBA is responsible for the creation, maintenance, security, and optimization of an organisation’s databases.

They manage access rights to the databases, establish standards and best practices, and can provide support to development teams by:

  • Creating data sets for testing
  • Advising developers on techniques to optimize performance
  • Participating in database modeling
  • Validating database schema changes

Project Management Jobs

IT Project Manager

Sometimes called an integrator project manager, application project manager, or Product Owner (PO) in Agile methodology, IT Project Managers (CPI) are experts who manages a team of technicians to design, develop, and integrate a software or IT solution.

They must have both technical and managerial skills and be able to consider project timelines and budgets.

Scrum Master

Scrum Masters (SM) are related to the Scrum methodology. They manage the product and software in collaboration with development teams.

Unlike the Project Manager, they do not aim to lead the team but rather support and help organize and distribute tasks. They notably facilitate daily scrums, planning poker, retrospectives, and other stages of the Scrum method.

Networking

Network Administrator

Network Administrators ensure access to and the security of the information system. They can create and develop an organisation’s IT network and evolve it according to the applications and software used.

They must also detect and coordinate anomalies and conduct security and technology monitoring.

Information Systems Architect

A IS (information systems) Architect sets up and coordinates all equipment and software (servers, operating systems, computers, etc.) to adapt them to their company’s or client's needs. Their tasks also include an audit and needs analysis phase, as well as controlling the efficiency, monitoring, and maintenance of their IS.

IT Consulting Jobs

IT consultants work with companies that want to evolve their IS. They propose technical solutions adapted to the organisation and its objectives. For this, they may design and participate in the installation and supervision of the IS’s evolution, ensuring its performance and security.

They also provide advice on which tools and software to choose and how to use them (e.g., preventive maintenance or access management). Finally, they can conduct training sessions for IT teams.

IT consultants are generally specialized in a defined field such as:

  • Information systems consulting
  • Decision-making IT consulting
  • Participating in database modeling
  • Integrated solutions consulting

Cybersecurity Jobs

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

A ISSM ensures that cybercriminals do not infiltrate an information system.

To do this, they define and implement the organisation’s security policy, particularly regarding access rights, permissions, procedures, and incident recovery plans.

They also contribute to ensuring the availability of the company's information system and conduct ongoing security monitoring to anticipate vulnerabilities and new types of cyberattacks.

AI and Data Jobs

Data Analyst

A Data Analyst collects, studies, and interprets data sets to answer a question or solve a problem.

This role is part of IT because a Data Analyst will use:

  • Databases and SQL queries
  • Programming languages
  • Command languages like SAS
  • Data visualization software such as Power BI

Data Scientist

A Data Scientist is also a professional in data extraction and analysis. Unlike the Data Analyst, they do not limit themselves to raw analysis but create predictive statistical and mathematical models that serve as the basis for "intelligent" decision-making tools. They also have excellent knowledge of Big Data (Data Mining).

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

An AI engineer creates predictive models and algorithms using machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning.

These algorithms serve as the basis for AI software and systems.

AI engineers therefore have a good understanding of data analysis and science, as well as programming to design and maintain AI models.

This list is, of course, not exhaustive, as IT is a field in constant evolution. New roles are developing with AI, such as Chief Data Officer (CDO) in charge of data governance or the Cloud Architect.

Mixed skills are also highly sought after, such as DevSecOps, who must know how to program and maintain and monitor security infrastructures.

To find more IT profiles and jobs, you can directly consult the list of IT jobs and the related offers.

Find Your Next IT Job Quickly

The IT market is booming, and job opportunities are multiplying. However, to quickly find the job suited to your profile, skills, and goals, certain steps are essential.

Prepare Your CV and Create Your IT Profile

The CV is the first "contact" a recruiter has with you. It is almost indispensable for all candidates seeking a salaried position.

A "traditional" CV can work, but make sure to highlight your IT skills, including:

  • the programming languages you master
  • the software, applications, and environments you regularly use (e.g., integrated development environments and source code managers)
  • your degrees and certifications
  • additional skills (such as knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum framework, or DevOps approach)
  • additional skills (such as knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum framework, or DevOps approach)

Online CVs or one-page websites are also excellent ways to showcase your skills and potentially link to your various projects.

For a freelancer, the CV is completely different since it aims not to obtain a job, but to sell a service...

You can mention:

  • your areas of expertise
  • links to your professional profiles
  • similar missions you have worked on
  • your rates (daily rate or budget range)
  • your availability
  • your mobility
  • if possible, the brands or companies you have collaborated with

Once created, don't hesitate to share your CV and profile and update them regularly. You can create your IT profile on Free-Work to be visible hundreds of companies in the IT, SI, and WEB sectors.

Regularly Check IT Job Opportunities

To not miss any opportunity, you can check our IT job offers.

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If you are interested in the job, you can send your IT profile to recruiters with a single click after registering for free on Free-Work's IT job board.

Register on Free-Work's Job Board

Registering on Free-Work's job board allows you to gain visibility with recruiters and contact them more easily. The registration is quick, simple, and secure. You just need to upload your CV and quickly complete your IT profile thanks to our CV analyser, which saves you time in filling out your data, experience, and skills.

Then, you can:

  • choose and adjust at any time your availability and the visibility of your profile to IT recruiters
  • discover and interact with our Free-workers community
  • create alerts based on your criteria to not miss any job offers
  • additional skills (such as knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum framework, or DevOps approach)
  • find at any time your selection, grouping all your favourite offers, the companies you want to follow, and your application history

Stay Competitive

The IT field is constantly evolving. The skills in demand change with the popularity of programming languages, the emergence of new technologies, the growing shortage of profiles in certain sectors, etc.

To remain competitive throughout your IT career, you will often need to train and stay informed about changes by keeping up with technological, security, and sometimes legal developments.

To easily stay up-to-date with the latest trends in information technology, development, IT systems, and the market, you can check out our blog dedicated to Tech News and IT Stories.

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