188 information technology jobs found in Reading

IT Security Operations Engineer – Contract (OT Production Security) Location: Malvern, Remote possible Contract Type: Contract, Outside IR35 Day Rate: Up to £500 per day, 6 month contract About the Role: I am seeking an experienced IT Security Operations Engineer to join our client on a contract basis, focusing on Operational Technology (OT) Production Security . This role will involve working closely with both IT and OT teams to ensure the security and resilience of critical production environments. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in securing OT environments, monitoring, incident response, and proactive threat mitigation. Key Responsibilities: Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats within OT/Production environments. Collaborate with IT and OT teams to implement security controls, policies, and procedures. Perform vulnerability assessments and risk analysis specific to OT systems. Assist in designing and...

Contract Infrastructure Engineer (Citrix / Hyper-V) Duration: 1 month IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Fully Remote Working We're working with a client who requires an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a critical project deadline. This is a hands-on role infrastructure role suited to someone with strong Citrix and Hyper-V expertise, able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment. Key Skills Required: Strong experience with Citrix XenApp / Citrix Workspace Solid knowledge of Microsoft Hyper-V Proven background in infrastructure patching and system updates Experience supporting Windows Server environments Experience supporting virtualised environments and troubleshooting issues Contract Details: Initial 1-month contract (likely extension) Immediate start required Outside IR35 This is an opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer with strong Citrix and Hyper-V experience to contribute to a high-impact project with an urgent...

Contract Infrastructure Engineer (Citrix / Hyper-V) Duration: 1 month IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Fully Remote Working We're working with a client who requires an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a critical project deadline. This is a hands-on role infrastructure role suited to someone with strong Citrix and Hyper-V expertise, able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment. Key Skills Required: Strong experience with Citrix XenApp / Citrix Workspace Solid knowledge of Microsoft Hyper-V Proven background in infrastructure patching and system updates Experience supporting Windows Server environments Experience supporting virtualised environments and troubleshooting issues Contract Details: Initial 1-month contract (likely extension) Immediate start required Outside IR35 This is an opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer with strong Citrix and Hyper-V experience to contribute to a high-impact project with an urgent...

Contract Infrastructure Engineer (Citrix/Hyper-V) Duration: 1 month IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Fully Remote Working We're working with a client who requires an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a critical project deadline click apply for full job details

Contract Infrastructure Engineer (Citrix/Hyper-V) Duration: 1 month IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Fully Remote Working We're working with a client who requires an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a critical project deadline. This is a hands-on role infrastructure role suited to someone with strong Citrix and Hyper-V expertise, able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment. Key Skills Required: Strong experience with Citrix XenApp/Citrix Workspace Solid knowledge of Microsoft Hyper-V Proven background in infrastructure patching and system updates Experience supporting Windows Server environments Experience supporting virtualised environments and troubleshooting issues Contract Details: Initial 1-month contract (likely extension) Immediate start required Outside IR35 This is an opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer with strong Citrix and Hyper-V experience to contribute to a high-impact project with an urgent...

Contract Infrastructure Engineer (Citrix / Hyper-V) Duration: 1 month IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Fully Remote Working We 're working with a client who requires an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a critical project deadline. This is a hands-on role infrastructure role suited to someone with strong Citrix and Hyper-V expertise, able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment. Key Skills Required: Strong experience with Citrix XenApp / Citrix Workspace Solid knowledge of Microsoft Hyper-V Proven background in infrastructure patching and system updates Experience supporting Windows Server environments Experience supporting virtualised environments and troubleshooting issues Contract Details: Initial 1-month contract (likely extension) Immediate start required Outside IR35 This is an opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer with strong Citrix and Hyper-V experience to...

Methods We are looking for an experienced ServiceNow Solution Architect on a part time or ad hoc basis. Daily rate: £700 outside IR35 Location: Reading Key still: Hands-on experience with ServiceNow on-premise installations and infrastructure architecture. Key Responsibilities Design and oversee ServiceNow platform architecture and solution design. Lead or support on-premise ServiceNow installations, upgrades, and migrations. Define technical standards, integrations, and platform governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable solutions. Provide technical leadership to development and platform teams. Ensure performance, security, and best-practice alignment across the platform. Key Requirements Proven experience as a ServiceNow Architect or Senior ServiceNow Developer. Hands-on experience with ServiceNow on-premise installations and infrastructure architecture. Strong knowledge of ServiceNow modules,...

UX Designer - Contract Retail Client Reading - 5 days per week in the office £300-£400 per day - Outside IR35 This UX Designer contract offers the opportunity to work on high-impact eCommerce journeys for a large consumer-facing digital platform. The project focuses on improving how customers discover, view, and engage with products, with design decisions driven by insight, research, and usability best practice. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative on-site team, suited to a contractor who enjoys close partnership with product and technology stakeholders. The Company They are a well-established organisation operating at scale within the consumer and retail space, with a strong focus on digital transformation. Design plays a central role in how their customers experience products online, supported by mature research practices and established design systems. The team values clarity, consistency, and practical design solutions that deliver...

Location: Reading - 1 day per week onsite (rest remote) Contract: 3-6 months initially with the view to extend Rate: £550 per day (Outside IR35) We are seeking a Full Stack Developer to support a telecommunications client, working across modern Front End and Back End technologies to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. You will take ownership of requirements from brief through to delivery, producing well-structured code while collaborating with the wider development team. Essential Skills Strong experience with React and JavaScript/TypeScript in production environments. Solid Back End development experience using Python . Experience building and working with REST APIs (FastAPI preferred). Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design, and architecture . Experience delivering AI solutions . Ability to work independently from a brief while contributing to a team environment. Strong communication and collaboration...

Contract Software Test Engineer Location: Basingstoke Pay: £375 (Outside IR35) Contract: 9 Months Role Overview We’re seeking a seasoned Software Test Engineer to drive verification and validation activities. This role centres on HIL test development, test execution, automation, and ensuring software meets performance, safety, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Create clear, structured test cases and specifications from system and software requirements Develop and maintain HIL test setups using MATLAB/Simulink Run automated and manual tests to verify embedded software functionality Interpret test outputs, compile reports, and support fault investigation Review and refine software requirements from a testing and validation viewpoint Skills & Experience Strong background in software or systems testing within automotive environments Practical experience with HIL platforms (dSPACE ideal) Solid understanding of...

Contract : Software Engineer (Automotive) Location: Farnborough Contract Type: Contract Pay: £45–55 per hour (Outside IR35) About the Role You will be working on low level embedded software within a focused project, contributing to base software and driver development as the programme moves towards a production phase.   What We Are Looking For • Strong experience working with AUTOSAR,  • Hands on experience developing low level drivers and embedded software • Experience working with non volatile memory concepts and associated challenges • Strong debugging and problem solving skills within embedded environments • Experience delivering software across the full lifecycle, from requirements through to validation • Exposure to diagnostics and communication stacks within embedded systems • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively across...

Lead Data Architect (Data Engineering/AI/MDM) - to £600pd If you're a Data Architect that is as equally comfortable designing target states at scale as you are deep-diving into data pipelines, while having a consultative approach then this could be the start of a long-term engagement. Working within a small team, you will initially be working on a discovery exercise to uncover issues relating to data architecture, pipelines and platforms. The maturity assessment will cover capability, governance, existing platforms and modernisation requirements, with the outcomes being a series of deliverables that will help the end client to become "AI Ready" and scalable for future needs. Following this exercise, you'll be part of the team that's responsible to guiding the Enterprise customer towards their goals. To be successful within this role, you'll have been working as a lead/senior Data Architect within a complex organisation having probably started your career within Data...

Data Architect/Tech Lead, hands-on data engineering background (to £600pd outside IR35), Remote First If you're a Data Architect that is as equally comfortable designing target states at scale as you are deep-diving into data pipelines, while having a consultative approach then this could be the start of a long-term engagement. Working within a small team, you will initially be working on a discovery exercise to uncover issues relating to data architecture, pipelines and platforms. The maturity assessment will cover capability, governance, existing platforms and modernisation requirements, with the outcomes being a series of deliverables that will help the end client to become "AI Ready" and scalable for future needs. Following this exercise, you'll be part of the team that's responsible to guiding the Enterprise customer towards their goals. To be successful within this role, you'll have been working as a lead/senior Data Architect within a complex organisation having...

OT Cyber Security Specialist 430 - 470/day Outside IR35 6 month contract Oxford - 2x days per week on-site We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK organisation operating in the critical infrastructure sector. As part of a greenfield initiative, they are building out their OT security capability and require an experienced Information Security Consultant to lead and shape this journey. This role is pivotal in defining and implementing the OT Security Strategy , developing governance frameworks, and introducing robust security controls across OT environments. You'll be working closely with engineering teams and third-party providers to ensure alignment with industry standards and enterprise cyber objectives. You'll be involved in both strategic and hands-on activities, including policy creation, risk assessments, and technical oversight. The organisation operates in a highly regulated environment, so experience with frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF,...

OT Cyber Security Specialist £430 - £470/day Outside IR35 6 month contract Oxford - 2x days per week on-site We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK organisation operating in the critical infrastructure sector. As part of a greenfield initiative, they are building out their OT security capability and require an experienced Information Security Consultant to lead and shape this journey. This role is pivotal in defining and implementing the OT Security Strategy , developing governance frameworks, and introducing robust security controls across OT environments. You'll be working closely with engineering teams and third-party providers to ensure alignment with industry standards and enterprise cyber objectives. You'll be involved in both strategic and hands-on activities, including policy creation, risk assessments, and technical oversight. The organisation operates in a highly regulated environment, so experience with frameworks such as IEC...

OT Cyber Security Specialist £430 - £470/day Outside IR35 6 month contract Oxford - 2x days per week on-site We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK organisation operating in the critical infrastructure sector. As part of a greenfield initiative, they are building out their OT security capability and require an experienced Information Security Consultant to lead and shape this journey. This role is pivotal in defining and implementing the OT Security Strategy , developing governance frameworks, and introducing robust security controls across OT environments. You'll be working closely with engineering teams and third-party providers to ensure alignment with industry standards and enterprise cyber objectives. You'll be involved in both strategic and hands-on activities, including policy creation, risk assessments, and technical oversight. The organisation operates in a highly regulated environment, so experience with frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST...

Contract Senior Embedded Software Engineer Rate: up to £60pphr + VAT, outside IR35 Location:  East Sussex (Hybrid: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote) Our client, a well-established and financially secure engineering organisation, is seeking a  Senior Embedded Software Engineer  to join their expanding development team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a company recognised for its long-term stability, strong engineering ethos, and continued investment in innovation. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, playing a key role in developing embedded software for advanced electronic systems. The position offers involvement across the full software development lifecycle—from initial requirements through to validation and release. The Role As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and support embedded software for controller systems, instrumentation, and user interfaces. You’ll contribute to both new product development and...

Senior Test Consultant Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: £ 530 to £570 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Senior Test & Trials Consultant to provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on shaping, governing, and assuring test and trial activity , ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership , providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on...

IT Project Manager – 3-month contract – Southampton – Outside of IR35 We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of technology projects across the organisation. This position will oversee initiatives spanning Systems , IT setup , Software Development , Infrastructure , and Networks —ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives. You’ll work closely with technical teams, senior stakeholders, and third-party partners, acting as the driving force behind project planning, execution, governance, and communication. Skills & Experience from the Project Manager: Outside of IR35 Proven experience managing multiple IT projects in parallel. Strong knowledge across key IT domains such as IT Setup, cyber security, infrastructure, networks, CCTV, and applications. Experience working with both agile and waterfall methodologies. Exceptional organisational and stakeholder-management...

Senior Python Engineer (Microservices/Event-Driven) - Contract £550/day | Outside IR35 4 Months | Watford (HYBRID) We're hiring a Senior Python Engineer with proven time-series experience to work on a Real Time data platform. This is a Back End engineering role focused on event-driven systems and time-series data. It is not a data science or analytics position. What You'll Be Doing Building API-driven Back End services in Python Developing event-driven microservices using Azure Service Bus Working on high-throughput ingestion and processing systems Deploying services via Azure Functions or Docker on AKS Core Requirements (Non-Negotiable) Strong Python Back End engineering experience Demonstrable experience: Designing data models for time-based querying Optimising queries and handling large datasets Working within event-driven architectures Tech Environment Python Azure (Functions, AKS, Storage) Azure Service Bus ADX/Kusto or InfluxDB...