Espanaro

About the Company

Espanaro is a leading engineering consultancy and service delivery partner across the UK, specialising in systems engineering, software engineering, and systems integration within the Defence sector. Our team boasts a wealth of military knowledge and expertise, with many members being ex-forces. This practical experience is complemented by academics with backgrounds in mathematics, theoretical physics, and computer science. Espanaro's experienced delivery team includes project managers, tech leads, scrum masters, and product owners, all of whom have a proven track record of delivering large-scale integration projects for the MoD, including Dstl, within scope, schedule, and delivery constraints. Our team comprises software engineers, systems engineers, security engineers, and solutions architects, all adept at adhering to industry best practices. In addition to our Defence sector expertise, Espanaro is dedicated to assisting start-ups and entrepreneurs in developing secure software solutions. We have a particular focus on supporting fintech businesses, where security is paramount. By leveraging our deep understanding of secure systems engineering and integration, we help fintech companies build robust, secure, and compliant software solutions that can withstand the evolving cyber threat landscape. Our collaborative approach ensures that start-ups can navigate the complexities of software development and bring their innovative ideas to market securely and efficiently.

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Company Name

Espanaro

Job Title

Scrum Master

Job Description

Job Title: Scrum Master Role Summary: Lead and coach cross‑functional, multi‑disciplinary teams in a high‑assurance defense environment, driving agile delivery, continuous improvement, and stakeholder alignment to ensure timely, quality outcomes. Expectations: Deliver consistent sprint cadence, maintain agile maturity, facilitate transparent communication with senior stakeholders, and proactively remove impediments to keep projects on schedule and within security standards. Key Responsibilities: - Facilitate sprint ceremonies (planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives, reviews). - Act as liaison between engineering, design, and stakeholder groups. - Identify and resolve delivery blockers and risks swiftly. - Communicate progress, risks, and issues to senior stakeholders. - Promote continuous improvement and agile best practices across the team. - Ensure adherence to security and accreditation standards during delivery. Required Skills: - Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead on large‑scale technology or defense programmes. - Deep knowledge of agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cross‑functional delivery. - Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities. - Ability to diagnose and eliminate impediments in complex, secure environments. - Experience with agile tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence) is advantageous. Required Education & Certifications: - Active Security Clearance (SC required; DV advantageous). - Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, PMI‑ACP) preferred but not mandatory.

Corsham, United kingdom

Hybrid

12-11-2025

Company Name

Espanaro

Job Title

Software Engineer (AI and Autonomous Systems)

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer (AI and Autonomous Systems) Role Summary: Develop and maintain high‑integrity, AI‑enabled software systems for mission‑critical environments. Focus on scalable, secure, and production‑ready code using C#, C++, and Python across the full SDLC. Expectations: * Permanent role with strong core engineering fundamentals. * Eligible for or holds SC security clearance (UK residency required). * Long‑term commitment to system quality, maintainability, and security. Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop object‑oriented solutions in C#, C++, and Python. * Integrate machine‑learning components and AI services into production applications. * Build, publish, and maintain APIs, microservices, and related infrastructure. * Translate functional requirements into robust, scalable designs. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on secure, complex systems. * Perform integration, debugging, optimisation, and performance tuning. * Contribute to secure and compliant software architecture and code reviews. * Estimate effort, participate in sprint planning, and deliver on deadlines. Required Skills: * Extensive experience in object‑oriented programming (C# or C++). * Production‑level Python proficiency. * End‑to‑end software delivery experience. * Proven ability to integrate or deploy AI/machine‑learning components. * Sound understanding of software design principles and system architecture. * Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. * Ability to work in regulated or security‑centric contexts. Required Education & Certifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent practical experience. * Eligibility for SC security clearance (UK residency required).

Corsham, United kingdom

Hybrid

30-01-2026