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Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd Linkedin · Posted 25d ago

Software Engineer

United Kingdom

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Gravitas are exclusively working with a Higher Education provider that is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support a critical Actian Ingres database upgrade.


The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a software upgrade project, with a target go-live in October 2026.


Key Responsibilities


  • Support the upgrade and migration of legacy systems/software
  • Work across multiple project workstreams within a complex delivery environment
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth transition from legacy to modern systems
  • Analyse and understand existing legacy codebases and architectures
  • Assist with troubleshooting, testing, and validation during the upgrade process
  • Provide hands-on development support where required
  • Ensure project timelines are met in line with the October go-live target


Essential Experience


  • Strong background in Actian Ingres and OpenRoad system upgrades
  • Hands-on, practical experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to liase with technical and non-technical stakeholders


Contract details


  • ASAP start date (can wait until mid-June for the right person)
  • 3-month initial contract (huge scope to extend)
  • Open to market rates
  • Fully remote
  • Outside IR35


If this role could be of interest, please apply or alternatively, you can reach out to Karla Farrar directly on Linkedin or email [email protected] and she will be in touch as soon as possible.

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