Specialist Recruitment for Embedded Software Engineers, Defence/UAV Technologists, Quant Developers.
Direct‑hire search for UK SMEs, defence/UAV innovators, hedge funds, trading firms. 25+ years sourcing engineers who build mission‑critical systems — from low‑latency trading platforms to autonomous UAV and embedded control software.
Precision recruitment for roles where technical depth and reliability matter.
For over 25 years, we have executed senior, direct-hire searches for engineering-led businesses. Our process is targeted and discreet — we bypass the noise of mass-mailing and junior screening to deliver highly curated shortlists of elite talent.
Core Technical Domains
Quant Developers
Trading Systems Engineers
Embedded Software Engineers
Defence & UAV Engineers
C# / .NET & Python
Cloud & Infrastructure Engineers
Domain Expertise
We specialise in placing developers, architects and engineers who operate in high-stakes environments — trading, defence, embedded systems, autonomy and production-grade software.
Quant Developers
Python, C++, pricing, low-latency systems.
Trading Systems
Market data, exchange connectivity, OMS/EMS.
Embedded Software
C/C++, RTOS, ARM, safety-critical systems.
Defence & UAV
Autonomy, flight control, PX4/ArduPilot, avionics.
C# / .NET
Architects and developers building complex enterprise systems.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Our Clients
We believe every client is a valuable, long-term partner.
Success Stories
I was working long hours, so time was precious - it was important that I worked with a consultancy that understood my needs. IT Search & Select took the time to understand what I wanted in my next move and presented me with opportunities which interested me.
Phil Harwood
IT Manager
A professional, friendly and efficient service. I struggled to find the right role which was both local and interesting. IT Search & Select found me a company which ticked both boxes.
Manjinder Kaur
C# Programmer
IT Search & Select helped me find my second position after graduating in IT. My consultant was knowledgeable, helpful, ensuring that I was well briefed and well informed at every stage of the process. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
James Pearson
PHP/Laravel Developer