41 jobs found in Eastleigh

Job Title:  Contract Embedded Software Engineer  Location:  Reading Rate:  £50 to £60 per hour Employment Type: Contract Working Arrangements:  Hybrid working I’m looking for an experienced Contract Embedded Software Engineer to support the development and enhancement of bespoke test equipment. You’ll be working at low level, writing efficient and reliable C code, and getting hands‑on with Linux systems, drivers, and hardware‑focused debugging. This role has an indicative outside IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their own Personal Service Company (PSC). What You’ll Be Doing Developing low‑level embedded software in C Working on test equipment used for validation, diagnostics, and production Configuring and integrating Linux‑based systems Setting up, modifying, and troubleshooting Linux drivers Collaborating with hardware, test, and wider engineering teams What You’ll Need Strong commercial experience in...

Network Engineer – Contract Location: Farnborough & Corsham (hybrid) Rate: £300 per day (Outside IR35) Role Hands-on Cisco Network Engineers required to support network build and implementation across secure environments. Strong focus on device configuration and delivery. Key Requirements Cisco device configuration experience Network build / implementation background Comfortable working in secure environments Flexible to travel / onsite as required Strong team fit and communication Clearance SC Cleared (DESNZ or MoD), or Willing to undergo BS7858 (4–6 weeks, funded) Additional Info Hybrid working – onsite varies by project Travel expenses covered (milage) Process 1 stage interview

Cisco Network Engineer (x3) - Contract Location: Farnborough & Corsham (hybrid) Rate: £300per day (Outside IR35) Role Hands-on Cisco Network Engineers required to support network build and implementation across secure environments. Strong focus on device configuration and delivery. Key Requirements Cisco device configuration experience Network build/implementation background Comfortable working in secure environments Flexible to travel/onsite as required Strong team fit and communication Clearance SC Cleared (DESNZ or MoD), or Willing to undergo BS7858 (4-6 weeks, funded) Additional Info Hybrid working - onsite varies by project Travel expenses covered (hotel, mileage, food) Process 1 interview process

Lead Software Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £80ph Outside IR35 Do you have experience in AI/ML development or model-based engineering? Do you have experience in Python, C#, or .NET? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Do you the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to go through MOD SC clearance. You will be involved in: Own end-to-end technical delivery across the programme Make time-critical delivery decisions in the absence of programme leadership Break down high-level requirements into structured deliverables...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering circa £75ph Outside IR35 Do you have experience designing, building, and optimising ML models? Do you have experience in Python and ML frameworks? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Do you the nature of the work you will be invoved in, you will be required to go through MOD SC clearance. You will be involved in: Design, build, and optimise machine learning models, including NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics Own the ML lifecycle from data preparation through training,...

Location: Bristol (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £78ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves developing and deploying advanced machine learning models essential for secure, high-integrity systems and services across critical defence, government, and public sector programmes. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and optimise machine learning models, including NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics Own the ML lifecycle from data preparation through to training, evaluation, and deployment Implement and maintain MLOps workflows for continuous integration and delivery of ML models Collaborate with Data Engineers and DevOps teams to ensure production readiness and scalability Contribute to architecture decisions for ML pipelines and data flows Apply secure coding and configuration...

Location: Bristol or Southampton (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £61.90ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python, Docker, and Cyber Security for a 6-month contract based in Bristol or Southampton. The role involves a hybrid working model with approximately 20% onsite presence. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of specific software work packages, including low-level planning, delivery, and reporting, with the ability to work independently and autonomously. Possess a strong understanding of microservice software architecture. Design, implement, document, and test software modules and components. Peer review code, application design, and test results to ensure compliance with standards and governance. Troubleshoot complex issues and provide technical guidance to engineers. Mentor and support junior developers, sharing...

Senior Software Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £60ph Outside IR35 Do you have experience in version control and configuration management (Git, AWS)? Do you have experience in Python(pytest)? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Senior Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Do you the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to go through MOD SC clearance. You will be involved in: Take ownership of specific software work packages, including low-level planning, delivery, and reporting Design, implement, document, and test software modules and components Peer review...

Location: Bristol (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £81.75ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide hands-on leadership across a high-priority software delivery programme. Based in Bristol, this contract role requires a self-starter who can swiftly comprehend complex problem domains, translate requirements into actionable deliverables, and drive engineering teams to successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Delivery & Execution Own end-to-end technical delivery across the programme. Make time-critical delivery decisions in the absence of programme leadership. Break down high-level requirements into structured deliverables for engineering teams. Sequence work, set priorities, and maintain delivery plans. Act as escalation point for blockers, risks, and technical issues. Drive tangible progress across multiple...

IT Systems Administrator 6 Month Contract | Hybrid, 2 days on-site | Stanmore, London | Up to £200 per day (Outside IR35) Our client are currently looking for an IT Systems Administrator to join their team on a 6 month contract. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, technically capable, and comfortable working across multiple systems and data sources. A significant portion of the work will involve data handling, system-based manual processes, and advanced Excel tasks . Key Responsibilities Transfer and reconcile data between multiple systems accurately and efficiently Perform manual administrative tasks within business systems as required Maintain data integrity through validation, cleansing, and structured updates Use Excel extensively for data manipulation, reporting, and analysis Support system-related operational processes and troubleshoot data discrepancies Work with internal teams to ensure information is up to date and aligned across...

Freelance Content Writer Client Location: London (Remote) Starting: 13/04/2026 Pay Comments: Up to £300 per day (Outside IR35) Firm, non-negotiable: No Hours: Part-time Duration: Ad hoc Job Description: We are looking for talented and experienced Content Writers to work with our client, responsible for producing high-quality, engaging, and accessible content across a range of platforms and formats. This role requires a strong ability to translate complex and often technical information into clear, compelling, and user-friendly content that resonates with diverse audiences. You will work with a variety of source materials, including research reports, policy documents, expert interviews, and personal or lived-experience stories, transforming these into well-structured copy suitable for website publication, multimedia scripts (such as video and audio), and social media content. A key part of the role involves shaping content that is not...

Ecommerce Executive (Contract) London, Hybrid, £200/Day Rate Outside IR35, 3 month Contract This is a hands-on ecommerce project joining a busy digital team at a critical point of transition. With multiple team changes and several major initiatives already underway, this role offers immediate ownership, variety, and impact across global ecommerce operations. The Company They are a global consumer brand operating in a highly transactional ecommerce environment, with a strong focus on product, campaigns, and customer experience. The business is mid-transformation, with large-scale site updates, new product activity, and complex backend processes in motion. Their ecommerce function works closely with development, logistics, and marketing teams across multiple regions. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and delivery-focused. The Role and Deliverables Support global ecommerce trading and BAU activity across UK and international markets, ensuring products,...

Head of Data | Contract | 6 months | Outside IR35 | £800-£1000 per day | Hybrid I'm working with a major energy organisation who are going through a strategic transformation toward Real Time, AI driven decision making, modernised data infrastructure, and a deeply Embedded data culture. This role combines hands on leadership of automation and AI initiatives with the strategic responsibility of shaping the company's long term data vision. You will build a high performing team, elevate BI capabilities, and unlock value from rich customer data flows to improve customer understanding and operational efficiency. This is a 6 month engagement, outside IR35, requiring two days per week on site in London. The technology environment includes GCP, Bigquery, and Looker. Key Responsibilities Business Intelligence, Automation & Advanced Analytics Transform BI from static reporting into dynamic, Real Time, self service analytics used across the organisation. Design and implement...

One of our customers is seeking a proactive and highly organised PMO Analyst. The role will involve working across a diverse range of projects to drive operational improvements. This is an initial 6-month opportunity and will be outside IR35. The role will involve working onsite in London on a hybrid basis (3 days per week) so all applicants must be within a commutable distance.   Key Responsibilities Provide end-to-end PMO support across a portfolio of projects Proactively track and manage risks, issues, and dependencies Maintain and update decision logs, ensuring key decisions are captured and followed through Coordinate and schedule meetings across a wide range of stakeholders Capture and document actions, risks, and outcomes from meetings Ensure governance standards and reporting frameworks are adhered to Support project planning, tracking milestones, and monitoring progress Work closely with the Programme Manager to identify and address delivery risks...

SQL Developer - Contract - £250-300 per day - Outside of IR35 I am currently looking for a strong SQL Developer. My London based client is looking to get someone started immediately. As a SQL Server/ ETL Developer you will have strong SQL Scripting skills and have the ability to Write stored procedures from scratch. The client is in the process of trying to upload/import over 400 files on a daily basis with no delays. Location: Remote Length : 6 months with strong view to extend Day Rate : £250 Per Day - Dependent on experience IR35 Status: Outside of IR35. Required experience will include: You will need experience developing ETL pipelines from various sources. Experience designing, tuning and maintaining existing ETL Processes. The ability to write stored procedures from scratch using SQL. Experience with Azure Data Platform will be beneficial. Including Data Factory, Databricks and Synapse Strong Excel Skills Strong knowledge of building reports for analytics...

One of our customers is seeking a proactive and highly organised PMO Analyst. The role will involve working across a diverse range of projects to drive operational improvements. This is an initial 6-month opportunity and will be outside IR35. The role will involve working onsite in London on a hybrid basis (3 days per week) so all applicants must be within a commutable distance. Key Responsibilities Provide end-to-end PMO support across a portfolio of projects Proactively track and manage risks, issues, and dependencies Maintain and update decision logs, ensuring key decisions are captured and followed through Coordinate and schedule meetings across a wide range of stakeholders Capture and document actions, risks, and outcomes from meetings Ensure governance standards and reporting frameworks are adhered to Support project planning, tracking milestones, and monitoring progress Work closely with the Programme Manager to identify and address delivery risks Drive...

SQL Developer - Contract - £250-300 per day - Outside of IR35 I am currently looking for a strong SQL Developer. My London based client is looking to get someone started immediately. As a SQL Server/ETL Developer you will have strong SQL Scripting skills and have the ability to Write stored procedures from scratch. The client is in the process of trying to upload/import over 400 files on a daily basis with no delays. Location: Remote Length : 6 months with strong view to extend Day Rate : £250 Per Day - Dependent on experience IR35 Status: Outside of IR35. Required experience will include: You will need experience developing ETL pipelines from various sources. Experience designing, tuning and maintaining existing ETL Processes. The ability to write stored procedures from scratch using SQL. Experience with Azure Data Platform will be beneficial. Including Data Factory, Databricks and Synapse Strong Excel Skills Strong knowledge of building reports for analytics...

IT Manager - Outside IR35 Location: London (hybrid) VIQU IT has a customer who are seeking an experienced IT Manager to support day-to-day IT operations during a critical period of business change, including a multi-company merger. This is a hands-on position suited to someone already operating at IT Manager level, who can step in and take ownership from day one. IT Manager role Key Responsibilities: Act as the main liaison between internal stakeholders and external IT service providers (MSPs) Manage business-as-usual (BAU) IT operations across global offices Own and drive ongoing IT projects, ensuring delivery and stakeholder alignment Handle escalations, approvals, and issue resolution across IT services Coordinate with end users, managing expectations and resolving issues efficiently Execute IT policies and ensure operational compliance IT Manager skills/experience required: Proven experience in an IT Manager role Strong background working with Managed...

Fully Remote Outside ir35 contract role - Junior DBA (Junior Database Administrator) My client are looking for a Junior DBA to join their team on a 3 month contract role Experience needed: Administer, maintain, and optimise MSSQL Server and MySQL databases. Develop and support SSIS ETL processes , including data migration between MySQL or MSSQL. Build and maintain SSRS reports This is an urgent 1 stage contract role Feel free to email your cvs directly to (see below) GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

QA Automation Engineer Own QA at an award-winning E-commerce company E-commerce - Shopify/Recharge platform Modern QA Automation tools/frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium etc 6 months + Extensions | Outside IR35 Prior experience in E-commerce w/Shopify/Recharge heavily prioritised I'm working with an award-winning E-commerce company. Their scientifically backed, leading high street product has transformed thousands of lives and they are constantly evolving with an ever-growing customer base and successful E-commerce and subscription model. To support this evolution, they are looking for experienced QA Engineers to take over and own the QA function of the business. Ideally, you have some proficiency in test automation, modern QA tools and familiarity with key testing frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, Selenium etc. Even more valuable if you have taken over and owned QA infrastructure/worked as a sole QA. As this is an E-commerce platform,...