Datasource Recruitment

About the Company

We recruit for Digital, IT and Technical permanent and contract roles specialising in Government, Defence and National security opportunities.

We cover IT, Engineering, Technical Consultancy, Management Consultancy and Business Operations.

Please email hello@datasourcerecruitment.co.uk to register your details with us as a candidate or if you are looking for support with your recruitment.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Datasource Recruitment

Job Title

Full Stack Developer

Job Description

Job title: Full Stack Developer Role Summary: 12‑month contract (40 hrs/week, 2–3 days onsite, rest remote). Design, build, and maintain full‑stack web applications using React and Node.js, ensuring scalability, reliability, and architectural soundness. Expectations: Deliver high‑quality applications from concept to deployment, follow SDLC and Agile practices, provide constructive code reviews, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Define and drive technical strategy for full‑stack development. - Design, implement, and optimize scalable, robust systems. - Conduct in‑depth code reviews and give constructive feedback. - Translate business requirements into technical designs and solutions. - Manage end‑to‑end development lifecycle, from architecture to deployment. Required Skills: - Proven full‑stack development experience. - Proficiency in server‑side languages: Go, Java, and/or Python. - Front‑end expertise: React, Redux, AngularJS, JavaScript, HTML, CSS. - Node.js and API‑driven interface development. - Cloud services knowledge (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, GCP). - DevOps practices: CI/CD, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift). - Experience with Linux environments. - Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience. - Certifications preferred: AWS Certified Developer, Kubernetes Administrator, or similar.

Hampshire, United kingdom

Hybrid

13-11-2025

Company Name

Datasource Recruitment

Job Title

Training needs analyst

Job Description

**Job Title:** Training Needs Analyst **Role Summary:** Contractual (6 months, full‑time) role focused on analysing DSAT documentation and delivering training needs evaluations for military training courses. Responsibilities include producing, maintaining, and reviewing DSAT‑compliant courseware, conducting skills and attribute analyses, and collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders to define learning solutions. **Expectations:** - Deliver accurate DSAT‑aligned training designs and documentation within agreed timelines. - Conduct thorough needs analyses to capture new or changing training requirements. - Interface effectively with customers, SMEs, and internal teams to validate findings. - Ensure all outputs comply with MOD procedures, policies, and Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT). **Key Responsibilities:** - Analyse customer specifications to identify and capture updated training requirements. - Produce, maintain, and update DSAT training designs and documentation. - Perform Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes/Attributes (KSAA) analysis to determine required learning levels. - Review existing training materials and recommend improvements. - Conduct interviews with SMEs to gather necessary data. - Participate in internal workshops to discuss and agree on analysis findings. - Collaborate with team members on the design, maintenance, review, and production of DSAT documentation for military training. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience in a Defence environment as a Training Needs Analyst or Courseware Analyst. - Deep knowledge of DSAT principles, MOD procedures, and policies. - Strong analytical skills to evaluate training data and translate into actionable solutions. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels. - Ability to manage multiple documentation tasks and deliver on deadlines. - Familiarity with knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAA) analysis frameworks. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum requirement: Active Security Clearance (SC). - Relevant educational background in Defence Studies, Training Development, or related field is preferred. - No mandatory degree specified, but equivalent professional experience is acceptable.

England, United kingdom

Hybrid

19-11-2025

Company Name

Datasource Recruitment

Job Title

Software Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Software Engineer Role Summary: Python-focused full‑stack developer responsible for designing, building and operating cloud‑native applications. Works on both front‑end and back‑end components, designs REST APIs, containers deployments, and ensures performance, security and cost‑efficiency. Expactations: Hybrid work (minimum 3 days onsite per week), 40‑hour work week, requires at least 1 year of commercial software engineering experience, and a valid Security Clearance (SC). Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain full‑stack solutions using Python and related libraries. - Design, implement, and document RESTful APIs. - Build, containerise (Docker) and deploy applications on AWS (ECS, EKS, Lambda, EC2, RDS). - Create and manage CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Jenkins). - Write unit, integration, contract and end‑to‑end tests; participate in code and design reviews. - Operate, troubleshoot, optimise services in production; lead post‑incident reviews. - Collaborate with Test and DevOps teams to deliver high‑quality features end‑to‑end. Required Skills: - Strong Python programming and software design fundamentals. - REST API architecture and implementation experience. - Experience with Docker, containerised workflows and orchestration. - Practical knowledge of AWS services (ECS, EKS, Lambda, EC2, RDS). - CI/CD pipeline development and tooling. - Test‑driven development mindset (unit, integration, contract testing). - Ability to troubleshoot production incidents and conduct remediation. Required Education & Certifications: - Minimum 1 year in a commercial software engineering role. - Valid Security Clearance (SC) required.

Cheltenham, United kingdom

On site

Fresher

24-11-2025

Company Name

Datasource Recruitment

Job Title

Cyber Security Manager

Job Description

Job title: Cyber Security Manager Role Summary: Leads day‑to‑day IT operations with a strong security focus, ensuring compliance with industry standards, managing incident response, and guiding strategic IT initiatives to align with business objectives in a defence‑sector consultancy. Expactations: - Maintain robust security‑centric IT policies and practices. - Identify, communicate, and mitigate evolving cyber risks. - Deliver expert incident‑response leadership and audit preparation. - Develop and lead apprenticeship and training programs for junior staff. - Manage financial aspects of cybersecurity projects and business bids. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee IT operations with priority on security governance. - Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and incident investigations. - Serve as primary point of contact for cyber‑related technical requirements in bids and tenders. - Lead and mentor IT staff, especially apprenticeship cohorts, designing tailored learning pathways. - Identify team skills gaps and implement targeted training initiatives. - Manage budgets and financial planning for cybersecurity projects. - Cultivate strong client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring cybersecurity needs are met. - Drive achievement and maintenance of Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 compliance. - Coordinate internal and external security audits, prepare for recertifications. - Ensure ongoing SC clearance compliance and understand vetting processes. Required Skills: - Extensive experience in IT operations and cybersecurity (risk management, vulnerability assessment, incident response, policy development). - Proven leadership and mentoring in technical teams, including apprenticeship schemes. - Strong knowledge of security certifications and compliance frameworks (Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, SOC 2). - Analytical, detail‑oriented, and adept at translating complex security requirements into actionable plans. - Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and audit preparation. Required Education & Certifications: - Minimum 5 years in a cybersecurity‑focused IT management role. - Current SC clearance or willingness to obtain. - Relevant certifications: CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (preferred).

Cheltenham, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

03-12-2025