Stratospherec Ltd

Senior Site Reliability Engineer / ex - software engineer Fully Remote working for candidates based in the UK Salary £85k to £90k + Benefits We are looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer / DevOps Engineer that has come from a Software Development Background in the past and who still has strong C# or Java or other similar OO development language combined with strong knowledge of DevOps tools like Kubernetes and/or Docker and Azure or AWS Cloud platforms. We are looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with a Software Engineering background to join their growing global Cloud Infrastructure team supporting their SaaS products. Our client who are a Global Digital SaaS Software Company have a fantastic fully remote opportunity for an experienced Senior Site Reliability Engineer / DevOps Engineer to join their UK Cloud Infrastructure team. Senior Site Reliability Engineers at this company are responsible for keeping the SaaS products running properly. Using concepts of software and systems engineering, they work to improve the reliability of all cloud systems while keeping levels of manual work low. SREs are expected to be experienced in software engineering principals, operational discipline, and automation. The SRE team work on a fully remote basis and work in conjunction with their US and Australian teams as well. This company are a market leader in Student community management software, this company s unique SaaS platform is an essential platform in the life of millions of University students across the globe. In this role, you will apply your Software Engineering experience to enhance system performance and reliability, as well as building internal systems and capabilities that eliminate manual work through automation. You'll be joining our Platforms teams with globally-dispersed Site Reliability and Platform Engineers in a "follow the sun" model to operate our products on a multi-region cloud platform. Role Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and mentoring within the team through knowledge sharing sessions, pair programming, code reviews and solution design Identify and implement technical solutions to improve platform reliability, including the creation of mitigation strategies and operational playbooks. Implement and maintain monitoring/alerting/logging systems to identify and respond to incidents Ensure scalability and efficiency of cloud infrastructure and systems to handle traffic and data growth Conduct performance tests to identify and remediate bottlenecks Develop and maintain platform solutions, automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management tasks using Infrastructure as Code. Monitor, review and tune databases to ensure high availability and performance Collaborate with product engineering teams to design/build fit-for-purpose and observable software Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience in a SRE / DevOps / Platform Engineering role and having previously worked in a Software Engineering role in .Net and C# or Java or similar OO development language. Proficiency in C# or Java or another OO development language alongside knowledge of scripting languages like Bash, Python or PowerShell Production experience operating containerization technologies - ideally with Kubernetes and/or Docker. Proficiency with one or more public cloud providers such as Azure, AWS or GCP Proficiency using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform (preferred), Ansible, or CloudFormation. Experience with monitoring, observability and logging tools such as DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar. Proven track record of maintaining highly-available and performant production environments. Ability to identify and implement effective mitigation strategies and operational playbooks. Useful / Bonus Skills to have: Experience in CI/CD tooling: Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy Relevant certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) and DevOps practices (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus Experience in database management/performance tuning, particularly MSSQL. Employee benefits: Opportunity to be a part of a 30+ year well-established, high-performance SaaS company. Excellent Company Pension scheme and Life Insurance, Excellent holiday allowance. A supportive team environment with emphasis on learning and development opportunities Working with a team of caring, high-performing, and passionate people who have fun supporting our vision, innovation, and continuous improvement. This Senior Site Reliability Engineer role is working for a market leading global software company and this job is part of a large program of change and improvement in their Cloud SaaS products over the coming years. If you are looking for an interesting SRE role with a forward-thinking global organisation, then this would be a tremendous career opportunity to consider. Please apply with your CV to find out more.

Senior Software Tester Automation Testing Brighton offices In office and hybrid working 2 or 3 days per week in office We can only consider local candidates who can easily commute to the client offices in Brighton (next to train station). Salary £60k to £65k per annum depending on experience My client are a leading B2B and eCommerce Software company, and they are looking to recruit a Software Tester to join their growing test team, working across the software products of a number of different development teams. This company have been developing B2B and eCommerce software applications and software tools for the last 30 years, used by Blue-chip brand companies in the UK, USA and Europe. As a Senior Software Tester, you will join the test team in Brighton that ensures the quality of the company s legacy and next generation Sales, Purchasing and Stock control applications. You will be responsible for testing their high quality applications and liaising regularly with developers and management. These products are developed in C#, .Net Core, SQL Server, You will be a Software Tester participating in a small team of testers writing UI, API and Database automation test scripts for a number of Web applications and will aslo involve testing a couple of legacy desktop applications as well. Key Tasks: Test Planning and Strategy: Help develop and implement test strategies, plans, and test cases as directed by Head of Testing to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Collaborate with stakeholders to define testing objectives, timelines, and success criteria. Test Execution and Documentation: Execute test cases across multiple platforms and environments, including desktop, web and mobile. Troubleshoot test failures, log defects and work closely with developers to resolve issues. Document test results, defects, and issues in a clear and concise manner using JIRA/Azure Dev-Ops. Conduct regression/ integration testing to ensure the stability of software releases. Automation and Tooling: Design, develop and maintain robust automation frameworks for Windows based WMS applications. Automate functional and regression tests using tools such as Ranorex, FlaUI, TestComplete, or equivalent Work with C#, and/or JavaScript to script automation test cases Strong knowledge of database testing, including the ability to write and execute complex SQL queries to insert, validate, manipulate, and verify test data. Identify opportunities for test automation and implement appropriate solutions. Defect Management and Resolution: Identify, track, and prioritize defects throughout the software development lifecycle. Work closely with our developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner. Provide feedback and recommendations for improving product quality and reliability. Team Leadership and Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA team members. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement. Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in testing methodologies and techniques as set by our Head of Testing. Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Minimum 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance/testing roles, Previous experience of desktop software application testing (Ideally WPF) as well as web applications. Proven expertise in test planning, execution, and defect management. Experience in automation tools like or similar desktop UI automation frameworks. Automotion testing of C# and .Net applications. Hands-on experience with Selenium for web-based modules. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and test integration tools. Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, both manual and automated. Nice to Have: Experience with BDD tools like SpecFlow or Cucumber. Performance and load testing exposure using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner. Experience in WMS / supply chain or relevant domain workflows. This job represents a great chance to join a superb software company with a long track record over 30 years of building industry leading software, where you will have an enjoyable career in a nice team environment. As a Senior Software Tester at this company, you will be given good training to help enhance your test automation skills and experience. Please send your CV for interviews.

IT Infrastructure Engineer Mostly in-office working in Whiteley, Hampshire Stratospherec are proud to be working with a fantastic UK SaaS Fintech company whose IT systems are revolutionising the UK finance, retail and commerce industries. Due to their sustained and continued growth they are looking to expand their IT Infrastructure team by hiring an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong Wintel and IT Infrastructure background. They have a number of large IT projects for the next 24 months including automating their IT Infrastructure deployments so they are looking for an experienced IT Engineer who has an interest in automation as well - no previous automation experience necessary. This role will mainly focused to in new IT project work, with some limited BAU work as well. They are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer with an interest in using automation tools to streamline infrastructure deployment, management and monitoring, combined with a background in administering and building new IT infrastructures and improvements in IT systems from previous projects is going to be vital for this role. Any background in Datacentre relocation or migration would be useful as well in this role Role Responsibilities: Infrastructure: Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure, including VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server environments, and Network Monitoring and networking components. There is some minimal work supporting AWS/Linux server infrastructure as well. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation. Maintain and improve local network environments, including Dell servers and Dell switch configurations. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Windows Server environments, and authentication solutions. Plan for scalability, redundancy, and high availability to support future growth. IT Security & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards, including PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials+, DORA, and ISO 27001. Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure automation and cloud environments. Maintain accurate compliance documentation, including PCI DSS scope records and security policies. Secure high-value and high-risk data, such as cardholder (PCI) and personally identifiable information (PII). Cloud & Automation (these tools and skills will be taught): Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud and on-premises environments. Learn how to automate configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and application deployment. Configure and maintain authentication solutions (SSO, SAML, Entra Connect). Develop and manage automation solutions to streamline infrastructure deployment, management, and monitoring. Implement and optimize automation tools such as Azure DevOps (or other CI/CD pipelines), Terraform, Node-Red, and Packer. Deploy and manage monitoring tools (Zabbix, SolarWinds SentryOne, and other network/database monitoring solutions). Ensure secure cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS environments. Experience & Skills: It will be useful to have some of the following skills and experience: Strong expertise in defining, delivering, and supporting robust, resilient, and secure enterprise infrastructure. Experience with IT audits and compliance frameworks such as CIS, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, NIST, ISO 27001. An understanding of network security and compliance in regulated environments. Strong networking knowledge (LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP). Proficiency in firewall and load balancer technologies for secure environments. Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Citrix Xen) and backup solutions (Veeam or similar). Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds SentryOne, Zabbix etc.). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Some familiarity with financial services regulations and compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA) would be useful but is not essential. Desirable (but not required) experience: Some interest in learning and using automation tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, Node-Red, Packer. Proven ability to secure high-value data (PCI cardholder data, PII) and implement security best practices. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar). Ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation. Some experience managing cloud environments (Azure, AWS). This is an exciting new role for a growing IT Infrastructure team, within a successful and growing SaaS company, so if you are looking for an exciting challenging IT Systems and automation role, then please apply with your CV for immediate interview. Please note we can only consider local candidates and with full UK Passports or settled status visas or indefinite leave to remain visas

Web Developer Skills in PHP, Laravel, WordPress, HTML, CSS, MySQL In office role in Worthing We are delighted to be recruiting for one of the UK's top independent Digital Agencies with a long track record of designing and developing innovative and cutting edge web, mobile and digital applications for companies across the UK and Europe. We are looking for a mid-level Web Developer with skills in PHP, Laravel and MySQL to work on a number of new projects for their clients. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who will work in coordination with cross-functional teams to design and develop new digital, web and mobile applications. You must be comfortable working as part of a team while taking the initiative to take lead on new innovations and projects. This company have an impressive portfolio of clients and they have a dynamic culture and a strong family feel among their team members. We are looking for a Web Developer who is a problem solver, has a passion for creating compelling applications and who considers the whole product when developing solutions Skills: It would be useful to have core skills in most of the following: PHP Laravel or similar framework experience HTML5, CSS3 JavaScript or TypeScript and a framework (React, Vue or similar) WordPress knowledge GitHub or Gitlab Apache Other useful skills: PHP Software Developer being able to clearly demonstrate Solr, ElasticSearch or other Lucene based enterprise search engines Experience with Agile methodologies Solr, ElasticSearch or other Lucene based enterprise search engines MySQL, MariaDB or similar SQL database Linux and MacOS Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps Experience in cloud based development and deployment - AWS ideally Responsibilities: Maintaining and developing web applications Working on client projects to design and develop cutting edge PHP & Laravel websites, mobile apps and digital products Work alongside Development, Design, QA and Product Management members of the team Learning new technologies & trends Coaching and mentoring junior team members when and where appropriate Personal Qualities: A love of developing amazing software, with a clear focus on outcomes. Exhibit a passion for digital excellence and bring it every day. A self-starter who is happy to create a vision and own the delivery. Ability to work quickly and flexibly, with the mental agility to make good decisions and embed learning amongst team. A natural collaborator who enjoys working with clients and internal teams. Willing to embrace all aspects of working in a growing business, from strategic thinking to creating processes and training guides. This is a fantastic job opportunity for an ambitious individual with a strong background in Web Development to further their career with a successful digital agency, which has a rich history, an exciting future and continues to go from strength to strength. Candidates should be able to show and discuss projects they have worked on. Please send your CV for immediate interview