ISL Talent

About the Company

Strong Teams, Built Better. An award-winning talent consultancy. We partner with ambitious startups and scaleups.

To us, bringing great people and great companies together is personal. We know that the strongest teams are built up from the inside out, starting with first-class people that embody your values and share your vision. So, we apply our passion and personality to go beyond search engines and algorithms.
We offer a range of plans to meet your talent and recruitment needs. We’ll be your talent partner. We don’t just send CVs, we’ll be embedded as part of your team.

We practice what we preach. Great people build great businesses. Our people are what make us special. And they're the key to making your team special.

Want to build great startup teams? Or curious about career opportunities in startups? You’re in the right place – let's talk.

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Listed Jobs

Company Name

ISL Talent

Job Title

Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

**Embedded Software Engineer** **Role Summary** Develop and validate embedded firmware for hardware systems, focusing on control loops, sensor integration, and reliable system performance for product market deployment. **Expectations** Multiyear experience in embedded software development, hands-on hardware control tuning, and agile delivery of hardware-software systems. **Key Responsibilities** - Design and implement firmware in C/C++ for ARM-based microcontrollers. - Develop and optimize control systems (PID, motion control) using sensor data and IMUs. - Create technical documentation aligned with compliance and safety standards. - Validate firmware through bench and hardware testing; integrate safety features (fault handling, watchdogs). - Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to resolve system integration challenges. **Required Skills** - Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems (bare-metal or RTOS). - Experience in control system tuning and sensor data processing. - Debugging and diagnostics using laboratory tools. - Agile development practices and product launch experience. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. - Preferred certifications: Functional safety knowledge (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 61508).

Bristol, United kingdom

On site

23-12-2025

Company Name

ISL Talent

Job Title

Java Software Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Java Software Engineer **Role Summary:** Develop and maintain cloud‑based backend services for a climate‑tech platform that processes operational, sensor, and geospatial data. Write production‑grade Java code, design RESTful APIs, and contribute to reliable platform releases while gaining exposure to cloud infrastructure, data pipelines, and distributed systems. **Expectations:** - Deliver well‑tested Java features and API endpoints on schedule. - Apply best practices for code quality, system design, and security. - Participate in CI/CD pipelines and support production issue investigations. - Continuously improve technical skills and progress toward senior engineering responsibilities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, implement, and maintain Java microservices and REST APIs. - Integrate with SQL databases and external data sources (sensor, geospatial). - Write unit, integration, and automated tests; ensure high test coverage. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams using version control (Git) and CI/CD tools. - Contribute to platform release cycles and monitor production performance. - Assist in troubleshooting and resolving live system issues. **Required Skills:** - 3+ years commercial Java development experience. - Strong experience building RESTful APIs. - Proficient with SQL databases (querying, schema design). - Working knowledge of cloud environments (Azure preferred). - Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks. - Good communication and teamwork abilities. - Desirable: interest in data‑heavy, geospatial or analytics systems; exposure to containers/microservices; enthusiasm for sustainability/climate tech. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). - No specific certifications required; cloud or Java certifications are a plus but not mandatory.

Bristol, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

16-03-2026