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• Develop and refine the overarching narrative structure, plot points, and thematic elements of the game.
• Write high-quality, engaging dialogue for characters, ensuring distinct voices and motivations.
• Create rich character backstories, lore, and world-building documentation to inform the game's universe.
• Write in-game text, including quest descriptions, item lore, UI text, and tutorials, ensuring consistency and clarity.
• Collaborate closely with level designers, artists, and other team members to integrate narrative seamlessly into gameplay mechanics and visual elements.
• Translate gameplay objectives and mechanics into compelling narrative experiences.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide creative input on story development and character arcs.
• Edit and revise written content based on feedback from the narrative director, project leads, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain consistency in tone, style, and continuity across all narrative elements.
• Contribute to the overall vision and artistic direction of the game's narrative.

• Proven experience as a writer in the video game industry, with a portfolio showcasing narrative design work on released titles.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a strong command of grammar, syntax, and style.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging characters, compelling dialogue, and intricate plots.
• Familiarity with game development tools and workflows, including experience with scripting languages or narrative design software (e.g., Twine, Ink).
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas effectively.
• A deep understanding of game design principles and player psychology.
• Ability to adapt writing style to different genres and target audiences.
• A passion for video games and a strong understanding of narrative trends in the industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, English, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Intergrate software components into a fully functional software system.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code, utilizing modern software engineering practices and tools.
• Contribute significantly to the engineering lifecycle, including scoping, design, implementation, testing, deployment and maintenance of your team's work
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware components.
• Participating in design reviews providing technical input through thedevelopment process.
• Coaching team members to improve capabilities and develop their software knowledge/expertise.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Stay informed on current trends in the software development field and M-RAS and proactively explore their implementation within the company

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Maths with a grade of at least a 2:1 or an equivalent qualification and experience.
• Proven experience in relevant industry that will complement and enhance RAS development
• Experience with Linux and developing real-time software in C/C++ or Python is essential.
• Experience of robotics, machine control systems and automation is desirable.
• A basic understanding of electronics and the ability to read electrical schematics is essential.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of current software engineering practices for RAS.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2, machine learning and OpenCV is advantageous.
• Knowledge of CODESYS or similar PLC software is beneficial.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplined engineering team.
• Ability to investigate and interpret data, issues, and situations, to make sound decisions in high-stress situations.
• Appetite for learning new technologies and applications.
• Ability to communicate complex procedures to colleagues.
• Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.
• Collaborative ethos is essential

Software Engineer (AI & Workflow Automation)
Location: North West (Remote)
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to 65,000 + bonus and more

I'm working with a fast-growing UK software company that's building automation and AI products to cut out repetitive work and free people up for what actually matters. They've kept their startup energy - quick to experiment, fast to ship, and genuinely passionate about tech.

They're looking for a software engineer who loves building, tampering, and experimenting. Someone who gets a buzz from automating boring tasks and pushing AI into real-world use.

The role

• Build and maintain core platform features (backend, APIs, integrations).
• Work on AI-driven projects - voice assistants, chatbots, workflow automation.
• Integrate AI and telephony APIs (e.g. GPT, Deepgram, ElevenLabs).
• Improve system performance, real-time audio, and reliability.
• Contribute to deployment (Docker, CI/CD, Linux).
• Work closely with a flat, remote-first team where ideas move quickly from concept to release.

What they're looking for

• Strong skills in PHP (Symfony) and Node.js (Express/WebSockets).
• Database expertise (MySQL/MariaDB, Redis).
• Experience with AI/ML APIs, especially conversational AI.
• Hands-on with telephony/messaging APIs.
• Solid grounding in Git, testing, debugging, and software best practices.
• Clear communicator, proactive, and comfortable working remotely.

Nice to have

• TensorFlow/PyTorch or AI model fine-tuning experience.
• Some frontend skills (JS, Stimulus/jQuery, Bootstrap/Tailwind).
• Background in automation, workflow, or CRM systems.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Design and implement software solutions which simultaneously fulfil contractual requirements and contribute to cost-effective design.
• Support the overall system design process to ensure optimal allocation of functionality between different physical parts of the system.
• Assisting in the validation of software and systems, which may include producing test tools, the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and technical reports.
• Provide support to task planning and estimating.
• Maintain an up to date understanding of technical / engineering developments and apply this knowledge appropriately to the projects in hand.
• Schedule own work to meet target timescales and deliverable milestones.
• Perform self-verification of own tasks to ensure completeness and quality of information.
• Undertake peer reviews to ensure completeness and quality of output.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL 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.

Role: Software Engineer

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Up to 60,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Software Engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and driving technical excellence? We're working with a forward-thinking organisation that's scaling rapidly and looking for a Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in taking their platforms to the next level.

This is a unique opportunity to join a business where technology underpins everything they do. You'll lead by example, championing best-practice design patterns, robust software architecture, and agile delivery. As the company prepares for significant growth, you'll help re-architect and harden systems to handle 10x-100x scale, ensuring the platform is built to last.

Beyond writing high-quality, maintainable code, you'll mentor junior engineers, influence "buy vs build" decisions, and strike the right balance between strong engineering principles and pragmatic solutions. You'll be the guardian of code quality, driving test coverage and long-term maintainability.

What we're looking for:

• 3+ years' experience in software engineering
• Strong background with C# and .NET
• Familiarity with Linux, Python, and Azure DevOps
• Experience in both start-up/scale-up and larger organisations
• Excellent communication skills
• Bonus: experience in robotics or hardware-based products

In return, you'll be joining a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact. If you're ready to step into a role where you can shape the engineering culture and technology of a scaling business, reach out to Fintan at TEC Partners.

• Deploying scripts, updates and fixes.
• Deploy applications via automation with configuration management tools.
• Input and upload translations.
• Verify all updates and carry out testing as required.
• Complete all relevant GxP documentation.

• Hold a relevant degree in computing, engineering or similar, or have equivalent working experience.
• Some experience in software engineering or software development.
• Experience using one or more of the following languages: Java, Javascript orReactNative.
• An engineering mindset and problem solving skills, with focus on testing.
• Familiarity with Git Branching and versioning strategy.
• Have an understanding of JSON file format.

Are you looking for an opportunity to shape the future of software quality in a forward-thinking company?

Are you experienced within C/C++ and Java?

If YES, you could be theSoftware Engineer we are looking for!

What are the benefits of a Software Engineer?

• Competitive salary
• Based in Kettering, Northants, this role offers a hybrid working option
• Career development opportunities
• Become a member of an Employee-owned trus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to buy additional leave
• Option to join Private medical insurance

What are your key responsibilities?

• Develop and maintain software applications that control our automated warehouse systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to deliver tailored software solutions based on project specifications.
• Work on system integration and ensure that software interfaces smoothly with hardware and control systems.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and debugging to optimise software performance and resolve issues.

What we are looking for?

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in C/C++ and Java
• Competent in Linux (Unix) based operating systems and able to write shell scripts
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or automation systems is a bonus.

Apply now to start your next chapter!

Software Engineer (Rust, Python, and JavaScript)

Alton, Hampshire (Hybrid after probation)

Must be Eligible for SC Clearance

30,000 - 50,000 Depending on Experience

Join a specialist technical consultancy delivering innovative solutions across software development, data science, AI, and engineering. You'll work on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects applying programming, modelling, and analytical techniques to solve real-world problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop software in a range of languages - currently including Rust, Python, and JavaScript (but we're flexible depending on project needs).
• Build and run mathematical models to support expert advice and decision-making.
• Apply statistical and computational methods to uncover insights from data.
• Research and apply new techniques, including AI and machine learning.
• Prepare clear, concise technical reports and presentations.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in mathematics or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong mathematical ability.
• Programming skills - Rust, Python, and JavaScript are especially valued, but all experience is considered.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed)

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.