Low Carbon Contracts Company

Low Carbon Contracts Company is seeking a Policy & Commercial Development Lead to engage in policy and regulatory analysis focused on electricity and hydrogen markets. Your role is key to supporting the company's Net Zero strategy through engagement with stakeholders and government. The position requires solid experience in policy and electricity markets, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. Benefits include an annual bonus, generous leave, and a flexible working policy.

Low Carbon Contracts Company is seeking a Policy & Commercial Development Lead to engage in policy and regulatory analysis focused on electricity and hydrogen markets. Your role is key to supporting the company's Net Zero strategy through engagement with stakeholders and government. The position requires solid experience in policy and electricity markets, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. Benefits include an annual bonus, generous leave, and a flexible working policy.

Low Carbon Contracts Company is seeking a Policy & Commercial Development Lead to engage in policy and regulatory analysis focused on electricity and hydrogen markets. Your role is key to supporting the company's Net Zero strategy through engagement with stakeholders and government. The position requires solid experience in policy and electricity markets, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. Benefits include an annual bonus, generous leave, and a flexible working policy.

Low Carbon Contracts Company is seeking a QA Engineer based in Birmingham, England, to ensure the quality and reliability of software systems. The role involves collaboration with senior QA engineers and development teams to implement testing strategies and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have solid testing skills and familiarity with automation tools. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits such as performance bonuses, annual leave, and pension contributions.

QA Engineer Department: Tech Hub Employment Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Reporting To: Software Engineering Manager Description Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37.5/week Salary: circa £45,000 depending on experience Location: Birmingham WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight. Reports to: Software Engineering Manager Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications. Role Summary As a QA Engineer here at LCCC, reporting to the Software Engineering Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software systems and applications. You will collaborate closely with the Principal and Senior QA Engineers, development teams, and other stakeholders to implement effective testing strategies and drive continuous improvement in testing processes. Your expertise in testing methodologies, automation, and quality assurance will be instrumental in delivering high-quality software products. Key Responsibilities Test Execution: Execute test cases for functional, regression, and integration testing as outlined by the Principal or Senior QA Engineer. Log and verify bugs, and maintain accurate test execution records. Follow predefined test plans and elevate unclear requirements or test scenarios. Test Case Design: Assist in writing and maintaining manual test cases under the guidance of senior QA team members. Contribute to updating regression test suites based on new features or bug fixes. Test Automation Support: Maintain and update existing automated test scripts as directed. Learn and apply automation tools and scripting languages with support from senior QA team members. Execute automated test suites and report results. Defect Reporting: Reproduce and document bugs clearly with necessary logs, screenshots, and steps. Work with developers to clarify defects and retest once resolved. Environment and Test Data Management: Use existing test environments for test execution and raise issues when environments are unstable or misconfigured. Help generate or request test data as needed. Collaboration and Learning: Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and QA-related discussions. Learn QA best practices, tools, and processes from Principal QA and Sr. QA Engineers. Ask questions and seek clarity to improve testing effectiveness and technical knowledge. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Essential: Testing Fundamentals: Solid understanding of software testing life cycle (STLC) and software development life cycle (SDLC). Knowledge of different testing types: functional, regression, integration, smoke, and exploratory. Manual Testing Experience: Experience in executing test cases, reporting bugs, and verifying fixes. Ability to identify edge cases and test beyond the happy path. Basic Automation Skills: Exposure to writing or editing automated test scripts in tools like Selenium, Playwright or Cypress. Familiarity with scripting languages e.g. Java, Python, or JavaScript used in test automation. Bug Tracking and Test Management: Ability to write clear, reproducible bug reports and test documentation. Version Control: Basic experience with version control systems like Git - pulling code, checking logs, etc. Desirable: Experience running or monitoring automated tests e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI. Ability to break down requirements and identify ambiguous or missing information. Logical approach to isolating and reproducing defects. Hands on experience with tools like JIRA, XRAY, TestRail, Zephyr, BrowserStack, Postman or equivalent. Personal Attributes Dedication to Quality: Demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality software by conducting thorough and meticulous testing. Collaborative Team Player: Work effectively as part of a cross functional team, collaborating with developers, QA team members, and stakeholders. Analytical Mindset: Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve testing issues. Continuous Learner: Stay updated with the latest testing trends, tools, and methodologies to continuously improve testing practices. Team Commitments to QA Team Excellence: Strive for excellence in delivering high-quality software through comprehensive testing and continuous improvement of testing processes. Diversity: Encourage diversity and inclusivity within the QA team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Dynamic: Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in software testing and actively seek opportunities to enhance testing practices. Integrity: Uphold the highest level of integrity in conducting testing activities and handling sensitive data. Independence: Promote independence and autonomy within the QA team, empowering team members to make informed decisions and take ownership of their testing responsibilities. Knowledge Sharing: Promote a culture of knowledge sharing within the QA team and across other technical teams to improve overall software quality. Continuous Learning: Encourage and support ongoing learning and development opportunities for QA team members to enhance their skills and expertise. Employee Benefits As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include: Annual performance based bonus, up to 10% 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays Up to 8% pension contribution Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and an on call GP service Three paid volunteering days a year Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers Employee resource groups

The Low Carbon Contracts Company is seeking a Policy & Commercial Development Lead to drive forward decarbonisation initiatives. You will be responsible for conducting policy analysis and engaging with key stakeholders in the energy sector, particularly focusing on electricity and hydrogen markets. This full-time role is based in Birmingham, London, or Leeds, and offers a salary of circa £58,000 per year alongside comprehensive benefits, including an annual performance based bonus and flexible working arrangements.

The Low Carbon Contracts Company is seeking a Policy & Commercial Development Lead to drive forward decarbonisation initiatives. You will be responsible for conducting policy analysis and engaging with key stakeholders in the energy sector, particularly focusing on electricity and hydrogen markets. This full-time role is based in Birmingham, London, or Leeds, and offers a salary of circa £58,000 per year alongside comprehensive benefits, including an annual performance based bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Policy & Commercial Development Lead Department: Scheme Development Employment Type: Full Time Location: London, England, United Kingdom; Birmingham, England, United Kingdom; Leeds, England, United Kingdom Compensation: £58,000 / year Description Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 / Week Salary: circa £58,000 depending on experience Location: London (Canary Wharf) OR Birmingham City Centre OR Leeds City Centre WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight. Reports to: Policy & Commercial Development Manager Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications. The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) exists to help decarbonise the generation of electricity and make it more affordable for the future. Our work is central to the delivery of the Government's objective to achieve Net Zero target by 2050. We perform central functions in the operation of the low carbon electricity generation Contracts for Difference (CfD), the Hydrogen Production Revenue Support Contracts (HPRSC) and electricity security Capacity Market (CM) schemes. LCCC will also have a central role in delivering the nuclear Regulated Asset Base (RAB) funding model and the Carbon Capture Use and Storage (CCUS) business models. Policy, Regulation & Business Development Team This team has a central role in the delivery of LCCC's corporate strategy to accelerate the delivery of Clean Power 2030 by shaping and implementing schemes which enable low carbon investment at least cost to the consumer. Key Activities of the team include: Providing critical analysis on Net Zero policies and market developments Identifying and being responsible for analysing commercial risks and opportunities Advising and supporting Government on changes to policy and regulation Engaging internal and external stakeholders including government and industry Supporting business development work for growth of the business via new schemes Horizon scanning to support strategy, scheme evolution, and business readiness Working with other parts of the business including Legal, Contract Management and Operations Role Summary The Policy & Commercial Development Lead will report to the Policy & Commercial Manager and will be expected to work closely with other members of the team and the wider organisation. If you share our passion for helping to decarbonise electricity, heat and transport and make energy more affordable for the future, we'd love you to join us on the journey to Net Zero! Responsibilities Conduct policy, regulation and contractual analysis, with a focus on electricity and hydrogen markets and policy. Track, understand, engage with and communicate key market and policy developments, especially relating to electricity market design, retail electricity markets and UK hydrogen policy and strategy. Identify and produce analysis and insights that will help deliver the company's strategy to be an independent Centre of Expertise and Trusted Advisor on Scheme Delivery, and inform company positions on future policy design and development. Work closely with Strategy, Communications, Analytics and other LCCC business areas to help build LCCC's capacity and capability to support the delivery of analysis and insights. Collaborate and build relationships with external stakeholders, including in government, Ofgem, NESO, trade associations and industry. Lead and/or support the development of our policy, regulation and business development work on existing and new schemes, with a focus on hydrogen. Work with colleagues, industry and DESNZ to quantify impacts of policy and commercial changes on consumers and our managed schemes counterparties. Key Responsibilities Influence - Build and shape external relationships within Government, the energy industry and other sectors looking to decarbonise Help identify and build external relationships within Government, industry and other influencers in relevant Net Zero sectors. Brief senior leadership and executives ahead of their external engagements. Influence to support the policy engagement of our current and potential new schemes. Lead engagement with industry and key stakeholders to shape, develop, and enhance the commercial aspects of the scheme Profile and research the commercial impacts of risks and opportunities to our business in relation to how industry players engage with our schemes. Carry out analysis of policy areas that have the potential to impact the consumer/tax payer and/or industry. Develop contractual changes which will evolve the schemes to match industry innovation. Track, understand and communicate key market and policy developments Draft clear and evidenced briefings, position papers and insights pieces for the purpose of internal communications. Distil and simply communicate complex information to the business. Identify and produce analysis and insights that will help deliver the company's strategy to accelerate the delivery of Net Zero. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Essential Experience of working in a Policy and Regulation role. Experience in Electricity and/or Hydrogen Markets and Policy. Ability to build positive internal and external working relationships across different teams/organisations. Desirable Understanding of the UK energy sector and evolution of policy landscape, especially with a whole systems lens. Experience or knowledge of contract management. Effective communication skills (verbal and written), able to communicate complex ideas effectively at all levels to both internal and external audiences. Active listener who looks to understand others' concerns and incorporate their viewpoints. Able to produce detailed reports and presentations to clearly present findings. Experience engaging with external clients or stakeholders, including in challenging circumstances. Well developed qualitative and quantitative research skills with the ability to extract and analyse relevant data to make sound judgement. Experience in developing and deploying cost benefit analysis / impact assessments. Employee Benefits As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include: Annual performance based bonus, up to 10% 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays Up to 8% pension contribution Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on call GP service Three paid volunteering days a year Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers Employee resource groups

Policy & Commercial Development Lead Department: Scheme Development Employment Type: Full Time Location: London, England, United Kingdom; Birmingham, England, United Kingdom; Leeds, England, United Kingdom Compensation: £58,000 / year Description Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 / Week Salary: circa £58,000 depending on experience Location: London (Canary Wharf) OR Birmingham City Centre OR Leeds City Centre WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight. Reports to: Policy & Commercial Development Manager Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications. The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) exists to help decarbonise the generation of electricity and make it more affordable for the future. Our work is central to the delivery of the Government's objective to achieve Net Zero target by 2050. We perform central functions in the operation of the low carbon electricity generation Contracts for Difference (CfD), the Hydrogen Production Revenue Support Contracts (HPRSC) and electricity security Capacity Market (CM) schemes. LCCC will also have a central role in delivering the nuclear Regulated Asset Base (RAB) funding model and the Carbon Capture Use and Storage (CCUS) business models. Policy, Regulation & Business Development Team This team has a central role in the delivery of LCCC's corporate strategy to accelerate the delivery of Clean Power 2030 by shaping and implementing schemes which enable low carbon investment at least cost to the consumer. Key Activities of the team include: Providing critical analysis on Net Zero policies and market developments Identifying and being responsible for analysing commercial risks and opportunities Advising and supporting Government on changes to policy and regulation Engaging internal and external stakeholders including government and industry Supporting business development work for growth of the business via new schemes Horizon scanning to support strategy, scheme evolution, and business readiness Working with other parts of the business including Legal, Contract Management and Operations Role Summary The Policy & Commercial Development Lead will report to the Policy & Commercial Manager and will be expected to work closely with other members of the team and the wider organisation. If you share our passion for helping to decarbonise electricity, heat and transport and make energy more affordable for the future, we'd love you to join us on the journey to Net Zero! Responsibilities Conduct policy, regulation and contractual analysis, with a focus on electricity and hydrogen markets and policy. Track, understand, engage with and communicate key market and policy developments, especially relating to electricity market design, retail electricity markets and UK hydrogen policy and strategy. Identify and produce analysis and insights that will help deliver the company's strategy to be an independent Centre of Expertise and Trusted Advisor on Scheme Delivery, and inform company positions on future policy design and development. Work closely with Strategy, Communications, Analytics and other LCCC business areas to help build LCCC's capacity and capability to support the delivery of analysis and insights. Collaborate and build relationships with external stakeholders, including in government, Ofgem, NESO, trade associations and industry. Lead and/or support the development of our policy, regulation and business development work on existing and new schemes, with a focus on hydrogen. Work with colleagues, industry and DESNZ to quantify impacts of policy and commercial changes on consumers and our managed schemes counterparties. Key Responsibilities Influence - Build and shape external relationships within Government, the energy industry and other sectors looking to decarbonise Help identify and build external relationships within Government, industry and other influencers in relevant Net Zero sectors. Brief senior leadership and executives ahead of their external engagements. Influence to support the policy engagement of our current and potential new schemes. Lead engagement with industry and key stakeholders to shape, develop, and enhance the commercial aspects of the scheme Profile and research the commercial impacts of risks and opportunities to our business in relation to how industry players engage with our schemes. Carry out analysis of policy areas that have the potential to impact the consumer/tax payer and/or industry. Develop contractual changes which will evolve the schemes to match industry innovation. Track, understand and communicate key market and policy developments Draft clear and evidenced briefings, position papers and insights pieces for the purpose of internal communications. Distil and simply communicate complex information to the business. Identify and produce analysis and insights that will help deliver the company's strategy to accelerate the delivery of Net Zero. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Essential Experience of working in a Policy and Regulation role. Experience in Electricity and/or Hydrogen Markets and Policy. Ability to build positive internal and external working relationships across different teams/organisations. Desirable Understanding of the UK energy sector and evolution of policy landscape, especially with a whole systems lens. Experience or knowledge of contract management. Effective communication skills (verbal and written), able to communicate complex ideas effectively at all levels to both internal and external audiences. Active listener who looks to understand others' concerns and incorporate their viewpoints. Able to produce detailed reports and presentations to clearly present findings. Experience engaging with external clients or stakeholders, including in challenging circumstances. Well developed qualitative and quantitative research skills with the ability to extract and analyse relevant data to make sound judgement. Experience in developing and deploying cost benefit analysis / impact assessments. Employee Benefits As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include: Annual performance based bonus, up to 10% 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays Up to 8% pension contribution Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on call GP service Three paid volunteering days a year Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers Employee resource groups

The Low Carbon Contracts Company is seeking a Policy & Commercial Development Lead to drive forward decarbonisation initiatives. You will be responsible for conducting policy analysis and engaging with key stakeholders in the energy sector, particularly focusing on electricity and hydrogen markets. This full-time role is based in Birmingham, London, or Leeds, and offers a salary of circa £58,000 per year alongside comprehensive benefits, including an annual performance based bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Policy & Commercial Development Lead Department: Scheme Development Employment Type: Full Time Location: London, England, United Kingdom; Birmingham, England, United Kingdom; Leeds, England, United Kingdom Compensation: £58,000 / year Description Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 / Week Salary: circa £58,000 depending on experience Location: London (Canary Wharf) OR Birmingham City Centre OR Leeds City Centre WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight. Reports to: Policy & Commercial Development Manager Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications. The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) exists to help decarbonise the generation of electricity and make it more affordable for the future. Our work is central to the delivery of the Government's objective to achieve Net Zero target by 2050. We perform central functions in the operation of the low carbon electricity generation Contracts for Difference (CfD), the Hydrogen Production Revenue Support Contracts (HPRSC) and electricity security Capacity Market (CM) schemes. LCCC will also have a central role in delivering the nuclear Regulated Asset Base (RAB) funding model and the Carbon Capture Use and Storage (CCUS) business models. Policy, Regulation & Business Development Team This team has a central role in the delivery of LCCC's corporate strategy to accelerate the delivery of Clean Power 2030 by shaping and implementing schemes which enable low carbon investment at least cost to the consumer. Key Activities of the team include: Providing critical analysis on Net Zero policies and market developments Identifying and being responsible for analysing commercial risks and opportunities Advising and supporting Government on changes to policy and regulation Engaging internal and external stakeholders including government and industry Supporting business development work for growth of the business via new schemes Horizon scanning to support strategy, scheme evolution, and business readiness Working with other parts of the business including Legal, Contract Management and Operations Role Summary The Policy & Commercial Development Lead will report to the Policy & Commercial Manager and will be expected to work closely with other members of the team and the wider organisation. If you share our passion for helping to decarbonise electricity, heat and transport and make energy more affordable for the future, we'd love you to join us on the journey to Net Zero! Responsibilities Conduct policy, regulation and contractual analysis, with a focus on electricity and hydrogen markets and policy. Track, understand, engage with and communicate key market and policy developments, especially relating to electricity market design, retail electricity markets and UK hydrogen policy and strategy. Identify and produce analysis and insights that will help deliver the company's strategy to be an independent Centre of Expertise and Trusted Advisor on Scheme Delivery, and inform company positions on future policy design and development. Work closely with Strategy, Communications, Analytics and other LCCC business areas to help build LCCC's capacity and capability to support the delivery of analysis and insights. Collaborate and build relationships with external stakeholders, including in government, Ofgem, NESO, trade associations and industry. Lead and/or support the development of our policy, regulation and business development work on existing and new schemes, with a focus on hydrogen. Work with colleagues, industry and DESNZ to quantify impacts of policy and commercial changes on consumers and our managed schemes counterparties. Key Responsibilities Influence - Build and shape external relationships within Government, the energy industry and other sectors looking to decarbonise Help identify and build external relationships within Government, industry and other influencers in relevant Net Zero sectors. Brief senior leadership and executives ahead of their external engagements. Influence to support the policy engagement of our current and potential new schemes. Lead engagement with industry and key stakeholders to shape, develop, and enhance the commercial aspects of the scheme Profile and research the commercial impacts of risks and opportunities to our business in relation to how industry players engage with our schemes. Carry out analysis of policy areas that have the potential to impact the consumer/tax payer and/or industry. Develop contractual changes which will evolve the schemes to match industry innovation. Track, understand and communicate key market and policy developments Draft clear and evidenced briefings, position papers and insights pieces for the purpose of internal communications. Distil and simply communicate complex information to the business. Identify and produce analysis and insights that will help deliver the company's strategy to accelerate the delivery of Net Zero. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Essential Experience of working in a Policy and Regulation role. Experience in Electricity and/or Hydrogen Markets and Policy. Ability to build positive internal and external working relationships across different teams/organisations. Desirable Understanding of the UK energy sector and evolution of policy landscape, especially with a whole systems lens. Experience or knowledge of contract management. Effective communication skills (verbal and written), able to communicate complex ideas effectively at all levels to both internal and external audiences. Active listener who looks to understand others' concerns and incorporate their viewpoints. Able to produce detailed reports and presentations to clearly present findings. Experience engaging with external clients or stakeholders, including in challenging circumstances. Well developed qualitative and quantitative research skills with the ability to extract and analyse relevant data to make sound judgement. Experience in developing and deploying cost benefit analysis / impact assessments. Employee Benefits As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include: Annual performance based bonus, up to 10% 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays Up to 8% pension contribution Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on call GP service Three paid volunteering days a year Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers Employee resource groups

Low Carbon Contracts Company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Tech Hub in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will contribute to developing systems that help the UK achieve Net Zero by 2050. This role involves technical leadership and hands-on development, requiring expertise in Python, JavaScript, and cloud technologies. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working patterns and opportunities for professional development.

A sustainability-focused engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Tech Hub. This role involves designing scalable software solutions and leading a team to deliver high-quality features for critical systems aimed at achieving Net Zero by 2050. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, along with cloud experience. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including annual bonus and flexible working opportunities.

Senior Software Engineer Department: Tech Hub Employment Type: Full Time Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Compensation: circa £70,000 Description Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37.5/ week Salary: circa £70,000 depending on experience Location: London, Canary Wharf WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight. Reports to: Software Engineering Manager Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications. Role Summary: We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our delivery team, part of a broader engineering space that delivers critical systems to help the UK achieve Net Zero by 2050. Our digital platform underpins multiple applications, including contract management, task management, automate workflows, automate repetitive tasks, standardize templates, settlement tools, forecasting engines, calculation services, analytics, dashboards and data portals that enable the business to meet this ambitious goal. As a technical leader, you will collaborate with the Principal Software Engineer & Architect to define system, mentor team members, and champion engineering best practices, while remaining actively involved in hands-on development. Although this role does not include direct line management, it requires strong technical leadership and the ability to guide the team through complex challenges. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable software solutions, ensuring alignment with Principals and Architects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and DevOps, to deliver high-quality features. Lead code reviews and technical discussions, and contribute to architectural decisions. Lead complex coding tasks; ensure code quality Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Estimate work; lead delivery of features from the roadmap. Solve ambiguous problems with scalable solutions. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Essential: Strong expertise in Python web development frameworks (e.g., Django) and JavaScript/TypeScript, with experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Skilled in applying software technical design principles to build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions within modern cloud-based architectures. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience. Experience with CI/CD tools and practices. Strong problem-solving & communication skills Adaptability/willingness to learn (e.g., Agile) Technical leadership (mentoring, best-practice guidance) Better Together Works as a technical leader within the delivery team, actively collaborating with Managers, Principal Engineer, QA, DevOps and Architects to shape robust, scalable solutions. Shares knowledge consistently through code reviews, architectural discussions, documentation and mentoring, raising overall engineering standards. Communicates clearly and respectfully, constructively handling technical disagreement while maintaining trust and alignment across teams. Powered by Curiosity Demonstrates curiosity about the problem domain, system behaviour and emerging technologies, using learning to continuously improve platform capability and reliability. Proactively identifies opportunities to simplify, optimise or modernise systems, balancing innovation with pragmatism and delivery needs. Own Every Outcome Takes end to-end ownership of technical solutions, from design and implementation through to production readiness, performance and support. Holds themselves accountable for code quality, scalability and reliability, addressing issues proactively rather than reacting to failures. Desirable: Experience with modern frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Node.js, Terraform, Celery) Experience with database schema design and query optimisation Employee Benefits As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include: Annual performance based bonus, up to 10% 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays Up to 8% pension contribution Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on-call GP service Three paid volunteering days a year Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers Employee resource groups

Senior QA Engineer Department: Tech Hub Employment Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Description Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37.5/week Salary: circa £55,000 depending on experience Location: Birmingham WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight. Reports to: Software Engineering Manager Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications. Role Summary: As a Senior QA Engineer here at LCCC, you are the quality owner within your Scrum team. You play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and resilience of our systems by driving strong testing practices and acting as the primary voice of quality throughout the software development lifecycle. You are the execution expert within your team-delivering high quality test coverage, mentoring peers, improving processes, and enabling engineers to adopt a quality first mindset. You collaborate closely with development teams and other stakeholders to deliver consistently high quality software in a fast paced, agile environment. Key Responsibilities Test Planning and Execution: Collaborate with the development teams to define test strategies, test plans, and test cases based on project requirements and user stories. Execute test cases and document test results thoroughly. Test Automation: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to increase testing efficiency and coverage. Collaborate with the Principal QA Engineer to establish and improve the test automation framework. Defect Management: Identify, report, and track defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution and retesting. Continuous Testing: Work with the development teams to integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline, enabling continuous testing and regression testing. Performance and Load Testing: Conduct performance and load testing to assess system responsiveness, stability, and scalability. Non-Functional Testing: Participate in non-functional testing activities, such as security, accessibility, and usability testing. Test Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports. Test Environment Management: Collaborate with the development teams to set up and maintain testing environments. Test Data Management: Ensure the availability of test data and manage test data sets for different testing scenarios. Mentorship & Quality Leadership: Support, guide, and mentor other QAs, sharing knowledge openly and setting a strong example for quality. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Essential: Proven commercial experience in software testing, test automation, and quality assurance. Hands on experience in test planning, test case design, and test execution. Superb knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, or similar. Experience with scripting languages, such as Python, Java, or JavaScript, for test automation. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into the development workflow. Ability to coach and mentor QA Engineers. Excellent debugging and analytical skills, with ability to go beyond surface level failures. Desirable: Knowledge of performance testing tools, such as JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner. Experience in security testing methodologies and tools. Understanding of accessibility testing standards and practices. Personal Attributes: Dedication to Quality: Demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality software by conducting thorough and meticulous testing. Collaborative Team Player: Work effectively as part of a cross functional team, collaborating with development teams, and stakeholders. Analytical Mindset: Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve testing issues. Continuous Learner: Stay updated with the latest testing trends, tools, and methodologies to continuously improve testing practices. Team Commitments: Excellence: Strive for excellence in delivering high quality software through comprehensive testing and continuous improvement of testing processes. Diversity: Encourage diversity and inclusivity within the QA team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Dynamic: Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in software testing and actively seek opportunities to enhance testing practices. Integrity: Uphold the highest level of integrity in conducting testing activities and handling sensitive data. Independence: Promote independence and autonomy within the QA team, empowering team members to make informed decisions and take ownership of their testing responsibilities. Knowledge Sharing: Promote a culture of knowledge sharing within the QA team and across other technical teams to improve overall software quality. Continuous Learning: Encourage and support ongoing learning and development opportunities for QA team members to enhance their skills and expertise. Employee Benefits As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include: Annual performance based bonus, up to 10% 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays Up to 8% pension contribution Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on call GP service Three paid volunteering days a year Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers Employee resource groups

A leading energy firm based in Birmingham is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to ensure quality across software development. You will drive testing practices, mentor team members, and work in a fast-paced environment. Requirements include proven experience in software testing, proficiency in automation tools like Selenium, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a flexible working model and a benefits package that includes an annual performance bonus, generous leave, and a pension contribution.