Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
27/03/2025
Full time
Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
Role Title: Lead Automation Test Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 482.30 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary This role is predominantly required to fulfil the role of Automation test lead, with occasional manual testing where required Solid experience of at least 5 years in the use of automation tooling and framework creation especially with Java and SQL Excellent verbal and written communications skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels Able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specifications Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Frameworks and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Database applications Proven experience in writing automated test scripts using JavaScript Experience of using automation tools such as Selenium web driver IO (WDIO) / Cucumber etc, Selenium for UI testing and RestAssured for API testing Experience of test tool selection/recommendations based on assessment of the environment/landscape. Experience in defining a comprehensive performance test strategy that fully defines the approach, environment, scope, risks and resources required. Experience of delivering within both an Agile and Waterfall methodology. Jenkins pipeline creation and management for running automated tests, generating reports and notifying team about test results to streamline the CI/CD process. Web UI Testing Database comparison test experience Experience testing in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Ali Cloud Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Accurately report and track testing related defects and issues, by writing or automating, effective and thorough bug reports, attend triage meetings and verify bug fixes Identify process and application issues and provide suggestions to improve Learn new technologies and adapt to them as needed Identify and deploy automation solutions based on changing project needs Strong manual test execution experience Identification and collating test entry and exit criteria Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, both manual and automated Test case review/QA for coverage and traceability to requirements/design Liaison with business areas/technical leads re SIT/OAT/UAT scenario definitions as required Analysis of design and other documents for testability Previous experience within Identity and Access Management- preferable Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) ServiceNow, AD, AWS, Azure integrations Testing functions and decision points As Code , such as Policy as code Experience of GitOps Repos API Testing, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Team Leadership & Management - Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage other engineers within the team DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ GCP (Cloud) testing approaches and methodology. SaaS Testing Process Improvement - Establish performance testing standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the organization Skill set ideally including several of: Java, Cypher, Python, JavaScript, PHP, .NET, Go, SQL Server, MySQL API QMetry Test Rail BDD/TDD Jenkins Postman Insomnia All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
06/12/2025
Contractor
Role Title: Lead Automation Test Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 482.30 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary This role is predominantly required to fulfil the role of Automation test lead, with occasional manual testing where required Solid experience of at least 5 years in the use of automation tooling and framework creation especially with Java and SQL Excellent verbal and written communications skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels Able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specifications Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Frameworks and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Database applications Proven experience in writing automated test scripts using JavaScript Experience of using automation tools such as Selenium web driver IO (WDIO) / Cucumber etc, Selenium for UI testing and RestAssured for API testing Experience of test tool selection/recommendations based on assessment of the environment/landscape. Experience in defining a comprehensive performance test strategy that fully defines the approach, environment, scope, risks and resources required. Experience of delivering within both an Agile and Waterfall methodology. Jenkins pipeline creation and management for running automated tests, generating reports and notifying team about test results to streamline the CI/CD process. Web UI Testing Database comparison test experience Experience testing in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Ali Cloud Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Accurately report and track testing related defects and issues, by writing or automating, effective and thorough bug reports, attend triage meetings and verify bug fixes Identify process and application issues and provide suggestions to improve Learn new technologies and adapt to them as needed Identify and deploy automation solutions based on changing project needs Strong manual test execution experience Identification and collating test entry and exit criteria Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, both manual and automated Test case review/QA for coverage and traceability to requirements/design Liaison with business areas/technical leads re SIT/OAT/UAT scenario definitions as required Analysis of design and other documents for testability Previous experience within Identity and Access Management- preferable Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) ServiceNow, AD, AWS, Azure integrations Testing functions and decision points As Code , such as Policy as code Experience of GitOps Repos API Testing, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Team Leadership & Management - Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage other engineers within the team DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ GCP (Cloud) testing approaches and methodology. SaaS Testing Process Improvement - Establish performance testing standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the organization Skill set ideally including several of: Java, Cypher, Python, JavaScript, PHP, .NET, Go, SQL Server, MySQL API QMetry Test Rail BDD/TDD Jenkins Postman Insomnia All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
About Keytracker: The organisation is a leading developer of smart asset and key management solutions. Our SaaS platform, AssetControl Cloud, helps organisations manage their assets efficiently and securely. We're passionate about innovation, usability, and delivering first-class solutions for our customers. We're looking for an enthusiastic Level 4 Software Developer Apprentice to join our growing software team. You'll gain hands-on experience developing real-world applications while contributing directly to live projects used by our customers every day. Overview: As a Software Developer Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced developers to design, build, and improve features for our SaaS web application. You'll liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers, to deliver updates, resolve issues, and support product development. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in web development who enjoys problem-solving, learning new technologies, and taking ownership of their work. Responsibilities: Assist in developing and maintaining our SaaS web platform using PHP (preferably Laravel). Contribute to front-end development using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Participate in the full development lifecycle - from planning and design through to testing and deployment. Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to clarify requirements and provide updates. Liaise with customers to understand their needs and deliver improvements & new features. Work collaboratively within an Agile environment, attending stand-ups and contributing ideas. Write and test clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues efficiently. Demonstrate initiative by identifying opportunities for improvement and suggesting solutions. Who we're looking for: You should be curious, proactive, and eager to learn - someone who enjoys creating solutions that make a real impact. If you love coding, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to develop your skills on real products used worldwide, we'd love to hear from you. Required skills: Good knowledge or understanding of PHP (knowledge of Laravel is a plus). Understanding of modern web technologies - HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Strong research & problem-solving skills - proactive, creative, and logical. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to work independently and take responsibility for assigned tasks. Motivated, disciplined, and committed to achieving goals even when faced with challenges. Additionally, the following experience would be beneficial: Experience with databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git). Understanding of RESTful APIs or web application architecture. Interest in UI/UX and modern development practices. Passion for IT and technology. Entry requirements: The learner must have completed a Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship with QA or have an equivalent qualification with another training provider OR an A-level in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject and a successful completion of our aptitude test OR a BTEC Diploma in IT and a successful completion of our aptitude test OR 2 years' experience in a relevant role and successful completion of our aptitude test You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: 40 hours per week. What we offer: Real-world development experience on a live SaaS platform. Mentoring and training from experienced developers. Opportunity to grow into a full-time Software Developer position upon completion. Supportive, structured environment with regular feedback and learning opportunities. Competitive apprenticeship salary. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and development best practices. Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now! Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.
05/12/2025
Full time
About Keytracker: The organisation is a leading developer of smart asset and key management solutions. Our SaaS platform, AssetControl Cloud, helps organisations manage their assets efficiently and securely. We're passionate about innovation, usability, and delivering first-class solutions for our customers. We're looking for an enthusiastic Level 4 Software Developer Apprentice to join our growing software team. You'll gain hands-on experience developing real-world applications while contributing directly to live projects used by our customers every day. Overview: As a Software Developer Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced developers to design, build, and improve features for our SaaS web application. You'll liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers, to deliver updates, resolve issues, and support product development. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in web development who enjoys problem-solving, learning new technologies, and taking ownership of their work. Responsibilities: Assist in developing and maintaining our SaaS web platform using PHP (preferably Laravel). Contribute to front-end development using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Participate in the full development lifecycle - from planning and design through to testing and deployment. Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to clarify requirements and provide updates. Liaise with customers to understand their needs and deliver improvements & new features. Work collaboratively within an Agile environment, attending stand-ups and contributing ideas. Write and test clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues efficiently. Demonstrate initiative by identifying opportunities for improvement and suggesting solutions. Who we're looking for: You should be curious, proactive, and eager to learn - someone who enjoys creating solutions that make a real impact. If you love coding, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to develop your skills on real products used worldwide, we'd love to hear from you. Required skills: Good knowledge or understanding of PHP (knowledge of Laravel is a plus). Understanding of modern web technologies - HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Strong research & problem-solving skills - proactive, creative, and logical. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to work independently and take responsibility for assigned tasks. Motivated, disciplined, and committed to achieving goals even when faced with challenges. Additionally, the following experience would be beneficial: Experience with databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git). Understanding of RESTful APIs or web application architecture. Interest in UI/UX and modern development practices. Passion for IT and technology. Entry requirements: The learner must have completed a Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship with QA or have an equivalent qualification with another training provider OR an A-level in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject and a successful completion of our aptitude test OR a BTEC Diploma in IT and a successful completion of our aptitude test OR 2 years' experience in a relevant role and successful completion of our aptitude test You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: 40 hours per week. What we offer: Real-world development experience on a live SaaS platform. Mentoring and training from experienced developers. Opportunity to grow into a full-time Software Developer position upon completion. Supportive, structured environment with regular feedback and learning opportunities. Competitive apprenticeship salary. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and development best practices. Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now! Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.
Linux Support Engineer required by a market leading technology company based in Staines. Due to continued success and planned expansion the company are looking to hire an ambitious Linux Support Engineer to join their existing team. The successful Linux Support Engineer should have experience working with Linux-based systems and be a keen problem solver with excellent communication skills. You will be working with the operations team in the roll-out and maintenance of their core SaaS product.Responsibilities will include;- Working with solution architects to implement roll-out of software- Troubleshooting issues using Linux tools and scripting- Hardware/Software migration- Customer installation and supportEssential Experience; - Customer facing experience- Linux i.e. CentOS/RHEL- Scripting languages i.e. Shell, PERL, Python, PHP- Knowledge of IP, HTTP and DNS- Enthusiasm to problem solve and investigate new technologiesIf you are looking for an opportunity of this nature, please get in touch for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
05/12/2025
Full time
Linux Support Engineer required by a market leading technology company based in Staines. Due to continued success and planned expansion the company are looking to hire an ambitious Linux Support Engineer to join their existing team. The successful Linux Support Engineer should have experience working with Linux-based systems and be a keen problem solver with excellent communication skills. You will be working with the operations team in the roll-out and maintenance of their core SaaS product.Responsibilities will include;- Working with solution architects to implement roll-out of software- Troubleshooting issues using Linux tools and scripting- Hardware/Software migration- Customer installation and supportEssential Experience; - Customer facing experience- Linux i.e. CentOS/RHEL- Scripting languages i.e. Shell, PERL, Python, PHP- Knowledge of IP, HTTP and DNS- Enthusiasm to problem solve and investigate new technologiesIf you are looking for an opportunity of this nature, please get in touch for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Full Stack Developer, London (Hybrid) Avanti Recruitment is working with an award-winning digital consultancy. They are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact digital projects for purpose-driven organisations and contribute to the evolution of a modern, innovative development function. You will collaborate closely with strategists, designers, and developers to build exceptional web applications, take full ownership of development projects, and help shape technical direction across the studio. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and values craftsmanship in engineering. Tech stack: Vue.js, Nuxt, Headless CMS, Laravel or Node.js Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end development of bespoke, responsive websites and digital experiences • Build modern front-end interfaces with Vue.js, Nuxt and contemporary tooling • Develop and integrate backend services and APIs within headless CMS architectures • Work with CSS pre-processors to create scalable, maintainable styling systems • Implement best practices in performance, accessibility, security, and SEO • Deploy and manage applications and server environments (Laravel Forge, AWS) • Develop and maintain GraphQL schemas, endpoints, and queries • Support and mentor other developers, contributing to a collaborative culture • Stay current with modern development trends and introduce new ideas to improve workflow and product quality Skills and Experience Required • Professional experience in full-stack or backend-focused roles • Advanced knowledge of Vue.js, Nuxt.js, JavaScript, TypeScript and SCSS • Strong backend development skills in Node.js, PHP / Laravel or equivalent • Solid experience working with headless CMS platforms and API-first ecosystems • Understanding of AWS services such as S3 • Experience with A / B testing tools, GraphQL and API development • Excellent communication skills and confidence working with non-technical stakeholders • Portfolio demonstrating high-quality development work (preferred) • Experience in a digital or creative agency environment (preferred) Why Apply You will be joining a supportive, ambitious, purpose-driven team working on projects that make a real impact. You will have the autonomy to shape technical decisions while collaborating with an inspiring multidisciplinary studio.
05/12/2025
Full time
Senior Full Stack Developer, London (Hybrid) Avanti Recruitment is working with an award-winning digital consultancy. They are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact digital projects for purpose-driven organisations and contribute to the evolution of a modern, innovative development function. You will collaborate closely with strategists, designers, and developers to build exceptional web applications, take full ownership of development projects, and help shape technical direction across the studio. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and values craftsmanship in engineering. Tech stack: Vue.js, Nuxt, Headless CMS, Laravel or Node.js Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end development of bespoke, responsive websites and digital experiences • Build modern front-end interfaces with Vue.js, Nuxt and contemporary tooling • Develop and integrate backend services and APIs within headless CMS architectures • Work with CSS pre-processors to create scalable, maintainable styling systems • Implement best practices in performance, accessibility, security, and SEO • Deploy and manage applications and server environments (Laravel Forge, AWS) • Develop and maintain GraphQL schemas, endpoints, and queries • Support and mentor other developers, contributing to a collaborative culture • Stay current with modern development trends and introduce new ideas to improve workflow and product quality Skills and Experience Required • Professional experience in full-stack or backend-focused roles • Advanced knowledge of Vue.js, Nuxt.js, JavaScript, TypeScript and SCSS • Strong backend development skills in Node.js, PHP / Laravel or equivalent • Solid experience working with headless CMS platforms and API-first ecosystems • Understanding of AWS services such as S3 • Experience with A / B testing tools, GraphQL and API development • Excellent communication skills and confidence working with non-technical stakeholders • Portfolio demonstrating high-quality development work (preferred) • Experience in a digital or creative agency environment (preferred) Why Apply You will be joining a supportive, ambitious, purpose-driven team working on projects that make a real impact. You will have the autonomy to shape technical decisions while collaborating with an inspiring multidisciplinary studio.
Role Title: Automation Test Developer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 383.03 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary This role is predominantly required to fulfil the role of Automation test engineer, with occasional manual testing where required Solid experience of at least 3 years in the use of automation tooling and framework creation especially with Java and SQL Excellent verbal and written communications skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels Able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specifications Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Frameworks and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Database applications Proven experience in writing automated test scripts using JavaScript Experience of using automation tools such as Selenium web driver IO (WDIO) / Cucumber etc, Selenium for UI testing and RestAssured for API testing Jenkins pipeline creation and management for running automated tests, generating reports and notifying team about test results to streamline the CI/CD process. Web UI Testing Database comparison test experience Experience testing in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Ali Cloud Solid experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Accurately report and track testing related defects and issues, by writing or automating, effective and thorough bug reports, attend triage meetings and verify bug fixes Identify process and application issues and provide suggestions to improve Learn new technologies and adapt to them as needed Identify and deploy automation solutions based on changing project needs Strong manual test execution experience Identification and collating test entry and exit criteria Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, both manual and automated Test case review/QA for coverage and traceability to requirements/design Liaison with business areas/technical leads re SIT/OAT/UAT scenario definitions as required Analysis of design and other documents for testability Previous experience within Identity and Access Management- preferable Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) ServiceNow, AD, AWS, Azure integrations Testing functions and decision points As Code , such as Policy as code Experience of GitOps Repos API Testing, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Proven ability to mentor other engineers within the team DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ GCP (Cloud) testing approaches and methodology. SaaS Testing Skill set ideally including several of: Java, Cypher, Python, JavaScript, PHP, .NET, Go, SQL Server, MySQL API QMetry Test Rail BDD/TDD Jenkins Postman Insomnia" All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
05/12/2025
Contractor
Role Title: Automation Test Developer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 383.03 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary This role is predominantly required to fulfil the role of Automation test engineer, with occasional manual testing where required Solid experience of at least 3 years in the use of automation tooling and framework creation especially with Java and SQL Excellent verbal and written communications skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels Able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specifications Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Frameworks and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Database applications Proven experience in writing automated test scripts using JavaScript Experience of using automation tools such as Selenium web driver IO (WDIO) / Cucumber etc, Selenium for UI testing and RestAssured for API testing Jenkins pipeline creation and management for running automated tests, generating reports and notifying team about test results to streamline the CI/CD process. Web UI Testing Database comparison test experience Experience testing in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Ali Cloud Solid experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Accurately report and track testing related defects and issues, by writing or automating, effective and thorough bug reports, attend triage meetings and verify bug fixes Identify process and application issues and provide suggestions to improve Learn new technologies and adapt to them as needed Identify and deploy automation solutions based on changing project needs Strong manual test execution experience Identification and collating test entry and exit criteria Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, both manual and automated Test case review/QA for coverage and traceability to requirements/design Liaison with business areas/technical leads re SIT/OAT/UAT scenario definitions as required Analysis of design and other documents for testability Previous experience within Identity and Access Management- preferable Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) ServiceNow, AD, AWS, Azure integrations Testing functions and decision points As Code , such as Policy as code Experience of GitOps Repos API Testing, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Proven ability to mentor other engineers within the team DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ GCP (Cloud) testing approaches and methodology. SaaS Testing Skill set ideally including several of: Java, Cypher, Python, JavaScript, PHP, .NET, Go, SQL Server, MySQL API QMetry Test Rail BDD/TDD Jenkins Postman Insomnia" All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Linux Support Engineer required by a market leading technology company based in Staines. Due to continued success and planned expansion the company are looking to hire an ambitious Linux Support Engineer to join their existing team. The successful Linux Support Engineer should have experience working with Linux-based systems and be a keen problem solver with excellent communication skills. You will be working with the operations team in the roll-out and maintenance of their core SaaS product. Responsibilities will include; - Working with solution architects to implement roll-out of software - Troubleshooting issues using Linux tools and scripting - Hardware/Software migration - Customer installation and support Essential Experience; - Customer facing experience - Linux i.e. CentOS/RHEL - Scripting languages i.e. Shell, PERL, Python, PHP - Knowledge of IP, HTTP and DNS - Enthusiasm to problem solve and investigate new technologies If you are looking for an opportunity of this nature, please get in touch for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
05/12/2025
Full time
Linux Support Engineer required by a market leading technology company based in Staines. Due to continued success and planned expansion the company are looking to hire an ambitious Linux Support Engineer to join their existing team. The successful Linux Support Engineer should have experience working with Linux-based systems and be a keen problem solver with excellent communication skills. You will be working with the operations team in the roll-out and maintenance of their core SaaS product. Responsibilities will include; - Working with solution architects to implement roll-out of software - Troubleshooting issues using Linux tools and scripting - Hardware/Software migration - Customer installation and support Essential Experience; - Customer facing experience - Linux i.e. CentOS/RHEL - Scripting languages i.e. Shell, PERL, Python, PHP - Knowledge of IP, HTTP and DNS - Enthusiasm to problem solve and investigate new technologies If you are looking for an opportunity of this nature, please get in touch for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Development Team Lead (PHP8, API's, MySQL)UK Remote Working£65000 - £75000 + Equity Please note my client cannot offer VISA sponsorship for this position. Your new company I am working to recruit an experienced PHP Development Team Lead for a hyper-growth business in the UK as they look to expand globally. It's a really unique opportunity working for an online, technology first organisation that are looking to challenge the leading names in Ecommerce. This role will be split 80% hands-on and 20% leadership/mentoring.The role is offered fully remote but you must be within the UK and must not require any form of Visa Sponsorship to apply. Your new role The Development team has mirrored the general pattern in the company; grow quickly, iterate, have fun, make an impact. As they've scaled over the last year Development squads have been formed so you'll join a team of 4-5 to ensure everyone is focussed and to provide a progression path for all.This company operates like a start-up but with a product that's been in Development for 10+ years. You will understand there is some legacy/maintenance as part of the role building on a custom monolith - but plenty of new work in Laravel to sink your teeth into.Under the guidance of a new Head of Development the team have invested heavily in software best practice and development processes so it's an exciting environment to be joining as they move into new territories globally and launch a mobile app.To fit in here you'll collaborate openly with other Devs, enjoy problem solving and will buy into the vision of the company to disrupt and become number 1 in their field. What you'll need to succeed A hands-on technical leader responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality PHP8 code, managing backend services and APIs, and optimising system performance. 10 years of programming experience as a minimum, experience with Laravel is a bonus. This role will be split 80% hands-on and 20% leadership/mentoring. Oversees a team of developers, providing mentorship, setting priorities, and ensuring timely project delivery through Agile practices. Collaborates closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to align development with business goals, while championing coding standards, CI/CD practices, and continuous improvement. Acts as a key liaison across departments, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.Experience building RESTful API's and working with MySQL is essential, and desirable skills include GCP Cloud, RabbitMQ, NoSQL and TDD/Microservices exposure.If you've worked on large scale Ecommerce applications with multiple service calls and databases that would be standout, as would experience working in Agile squads. What you'll get in return The company offers good flexibility both in terms of working hours and remote working (within the UK). There's no micromanagement here and joining at this stage in their journey you'll have a chance to share in the profits (Sharesave scheme) plus there's annual pay reviews. You'll get 26 days holiday + bank holidays and funding for technical courses/training. The company have bi-annual socials to meet and celebrate success. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
05/12/2025
Full time
Development Team Lead (PHP8, API's, MySQL)UK Remote Working£65000 - £75000 + Equity Please note my client cannot offer VISA sponsorship for this position. Your new company I am working to recruit an experienced PHP Development Team Lead for a hyper-growth business in the UK as they look to expand globally. It's a really unique opportunity working for an online, technology first organisation that are looking to challenge the leading names in Ecommerce. This role will be split 80% hands-on and 20% leadership/mentoring.The role is offered fully remote but you must be within the UK and must not require any form of Visa Sponsorship to apply. Your new role The Development team has mirrored the general pattern in the company; grow quickly, iterate, have fun, make an impact. As they've scaled over the last year Development squads have been formed so you'll join a team of 4-5 to ensure everyone is focussed and to provide a progression path for all.This company operates like a start-up but with a product that's been in Development for 10+ years. You will understand there is some legacy/maintenance as part of the role building on a custom monolith - but plenty of new work in Laravel to sink your teeth into.Under the guidance of a new Head of Development the team have invested heavily in software best practice and development processes so it's an exciting environment to be joining as they move into new territories globally and launch a mobile app.To fit in here you'll collaborate openly with other Devs, enjoy problem solving and will buy into the vision of the company to disrupt and become number 1 in their field. What you'll need to succeed A hands-on technical leader responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality PHP8 code, managing backend services and APIs, and optimising system performance. 10 years of programming experience as a minimum, experience with Laravel is a bonus. This role will be split 80% hands-on and 20% leadership/mentoring. Oversees a team of developers, providing mentorship, setting priorities, and ensuring timely project delivery through Agile practices. Collaborates closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to align development with business goals, while championing coding standards, CI/CD practices, and continuous improvement. Acts as a key liaison across departments, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.Experience building RESTful API's and working with MySQL is essential, and desirable skills include GCP Cloud, RabbitMQ, NoSQL and TDD/Microservices exposure.If you've worked on large scale Ecommerce applications with multiple service calls and databases that would be standout, as would experience working in Agile squads. What you'll get in return The company offers good flexibility both in terms of working hours and remote working (within the UK). There's no micromanagement here and joining at this stage in their journey you'll have a chance to share in the profits (Sharesave scheme) plus there's annual pay reviews. You'll get 26 days holiday + bank holidays and funding for technical courses/training. The company have bi-annual socials to meet and celebrate success. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Lead Developer £50-65k depending on the candidate Hybrid role - 2-3 days per week in Nottingham PHP / Laravel / React Client liaison responsibilities We're a creative technology studio with a passion for building beautifully engineered digital products. We're now looking for a Lead Developer - someone who can write exceptional code while setting the technical direction and supporting our talented development team day to day. You'll act as the technical lead on projects, collaborating with designers, account managers and clients to ensure smooth delivery from first commit to launch. You'll bring clarity to technical decisions, help the team grow, and play a key role in shaping our technical direction as we scale. Lead Developer Responsibilities: Provide hands-on technical leadership across multiple web projects Guide and support developers, ensuring high coding standards and smooth delivery Collaborate with account managers and clients as the technical lead on projects Contribute to solution architecture and system design decisions Stay current with emerging technologies and champion smarter ways of working Requirements: 5+ years of full-stack development experience Proficient in React, Next.js, Tailwind, Node.js, PHP, MySQL Experience with CMS/eCommerce platforms (WordPress, Craft, Magento, Shopify, Sanity) Strong problem-solving and leadership skills Excellent communication and client-facing ability Confident managing multiple projects and technical priorities If you're a strong full-stack developer ready to lead, mentor and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
05/12/2025
Full time
Lead Developer £50-65k depending on the candidate Hybrid role - 2-3 days per week in Nottingham PHP / Laravel / React Client liaison responsibilities We're a creative technology studio with a passion for building beautifully engineered digital products. We're now looking for a Lead Developer - someone who can write exceptional code while setting the technical direction and supporting our talented development team day to day. You'll act as the technical lead on projects, collaborating with designers, account managers and clients to ensure smooth delivery from first commit to launch. You'll bring clarity to technical decisions, help the team grow, and play a key role in shaping our technical direction as we scale. Lead Developer Responsibilities: Provide hands-on technical leadership across multiple web projects Guide and support developers, ensuring high coding standards and smooth delivery Collaborate with account managers and clients as the technical lead on projects Contribute to solution architecture and system design decisions Stay current with emerging technologies and champion smarter ways of working Requirements: 5+ years of full-stack development experience Proficient in React, Next.js, Tailwind, Node.js, PHP, MySQL Experience with CMS/eCommerce platforms (WordPress, Craft, Magento, Shopify, Sanity) Strong problem-solving and leadership skills Excellent communication and client-facing ability Confident managing multiple projects and technical priorities If you're a strong full-stack developer ready to lead, mentor and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
We're seeking a Lead Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable data and AI solutions across internal and client projects. You'll own the full data lifecycle - from ingestion and processing to deployment and monitoring of machine learning models - while leading a small, high-performing team. What You'll Do Build and maintain data pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS / GCP). Develop AI-driven applications including LLM tools, RAG pipelines, and automation solutions. Lead on client communication , project delivery, and stakeholder alignment. Collaborate with Data Science and Analytics teams to improve data access, automation, and governance. Drive innovation through proofs-of-concept , model monitoring , and adoption of emerging AI tech. What We're Looking For 5+ years in data engineering, with team or project leadership experience. Advanced Python (Pandas, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn). Strong AWS/GCP , MySQL , and CI/CD experience; Docker/Kubernetes a plus. Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for innovation and ethical, scalable AI. Nice to Have Experience in digital marketing or web development (PHP, HTML, JS). Familiarity with LangChain , RAGAS , or similar frameworks.
05/12/2025
Full time
We're seeking a Lead Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable data and AI solutions across internal and client projects. You'll own the full data lifecycle - from ingestion and processing to deployment and monitoring of machine learning models - while leading a small, high-performing team. What You'll Do Build and maintain data pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS / GCP). Develop AI-driven applications including LLM tools, RAG pipelines, and automation solutions. Lead on client communication , project delivery, and stakeholder alignment. Collaborate with Data Science and Analytics teams to improve data access, automation, and governance. Drive innovation through proofs-of-concept , model monitoring , and adoption of emerging AI tech. What We're Looking For 5+ years in data engineering, with team or project leadership experience. Advanced Python (Pandas, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn). Strong AWS/GCP , MySQL , and CI/CD experience; Docker/Kubernetes a plus. Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for innovation and ethical, scalable AI. Nice to Have Experience in digital marketing or web development (PHP, HTML, JS). Familiarity with LangChain , RAGAS , or similar frameworks.
Zenovo are currently recruiting for a Head of Software Engineering to lead our customers software engineering team, help define the technical strategy and deliver cloud, digital and mobile projects.This is a key hire for our client and will involve leading software delivery, quality assurance, cloud architecture, digital architecture and future proofing the businesses software ecosystem. Head of Software Engineering £90,000 + Benefits Buckinghamshire Skills and Experience Over 5 years of experience as a software engineer before progressing in to a leadership position Minimum of 2 years leading a software engineering team Full SDLC experience and proven experience Technical background with Mobile, Digital and Cloud platforms Ideally worked with SME's in the past and have a passion to help a company grow their products and service offering Responsibilities Balance leadership duties with hands-on coding Lead the software development team, define and distribute tasks and maintain technical documentation Assist with company technical direction and architecture for mobile, cloud and API platforms Reviewing code quality and final technical sign-off for releasing features/fixes into production Translate high-level requirements into technical workstreams, defining project plans and distributing tasks across the team Tech Stack Languages/Frameworks: Typescript, React, React Native, Node.js, PHP, Python, SQL, Postgres, Redis AWS: ECS, IoT Core, Redshift, Lambda, CodeBuild, CloudWatch, SNS, Cognito Git, JIRA, Postman, Confluence
05/12/2025
Full time
Zenovo are currently recruiting for a Head of Software Engineering to lead our customers software engineering team, help define the technical strategy and deliver cloud, digital and mobile projects.This is a key hire for our client and will involve leading software delivery, quality assurance, cloud architecture, digital architecture and future proofing the businesses software ecosystem. Head of Software Engineering £90,000 + Benefits Buckinghamshire Skills and Experience Over 5 years of experience as a software engineer before progressing in to a leadership position Minimum of 2 years leading a software engineering team Full SDLC experience and proven experience Technical background with Mobile, Digital and Cloud platforms Ideally worked with SME's in the past and have a passion to help a company grow their products and service offering Responsibilities Balance leadership duties with hands-on coding Lead the software development team, define and distribute tasks and maintain technical documentation Assist with company technical direction and architecture for mobile, cloud and API platforms Reviewing code quality and final technical sign-off for releasing features/fixes into production Translate high-level requirements into technical workstreams, defining project plans and distributing tasks across the team Tech Stack Languages/Frameworks: Typescript, React, React Native, Node.js, PHP, Python, SQL, Postgres, Redis AWS: ECS, IoT Core, Redshift, Lambda, CodeBuild, CloudWatch, SNS, Cognito Git, JIRA, Postman, Confluence
The Job: Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Industry: Enterprise SaaS (Retail) Tech Stack: Golang, Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, SpannerDB, GCP Working Set-Up: Remote first with occasional visits to London or Manchester offices ( Please note - candidates for this role must be UK based) Salary - £85,000 p/a + discretionary 10% bonus Interview process: 3 stages (virtual) The Role: Leo Technology have partnered with a long standing client to help them make a critical hire for their development team! This multinational company are the market leaders in retail loyalty solutions. With an enterprise client base including Sainsburys, Tesco, Walmart, Woolworths, and Asda, they're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team and help them through their journey of evolving from a traditional PHP / MySQL monolith to a cloud-native architecture on GCP. We're looking for talented engineers who've led journeys like this before. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and scaling backend systems in Golang, whilst leveraging tools and technologies such as Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, and SpannerDB. You'll be instrumental in building high-performance, distributed services and will play a key role in shaping the companies architecture, mentoring others, and driving their migration to modern systems. The Person: Proven experience modernising legacy PHP / MySQL applications into GCP-based microservices Skills in Golang Hands on experience with GCP, SpannerDB, and Kubernetes A background in retail, loyalty, or customer engagement platforms is highly desirable Experience delivering clean, scalable architecture A passion for collaborative engineering. Interview Process: 1st stage: Call with the hiring manager 2nd stage: Panel interview 3rd stage: HR culture chat Important Notice: We are expecting a high volume of applications for this role and while we do our best to respond to as many applicants as we can, it isn't always possible to get back to everyone. With this in mind, if you've not heard from a member of our team within 2 weeks of submitting your CV, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Both Leo Technology and the companies we partner with are incredibly passionate about building environments where people from all backgrounds and walks of life are embraced. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Leo Technology Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Leo Technology website.
04/12/2025
Full time
The Job: Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Industry: Enterprise SaaS (Retail) Tech Stack: Golang, Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, SpannerDB, GCP Working Set-Up: Remote first with occasional visits to London or Manchester offices ( Please note - candidates for this role must be UK based) Salary - £85,000 p/a + discretionary 10% bonus Interview process: 3 stages (virtual) The Role: Leo Technology have partnered with a long standing client to help them make a critical hire for their development team! This multinational company are the market leaders in retail loyalty solutions. With an enterprise client base including Sainsburys, Tesco, Walmart, Woolworths, and Asda, they're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team and help them through their journey of evolving from a traditional PHP / MySQL monolith to a cloud-native architecture on GCP. We're looking for talented engineers who've led journeys like this before. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and scaling backend systems in Golang, whilst leveraging tools and technologies such as Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, and SpannerDB. You'll be instrumental in building high-performance, distributed services and will play a key role in shaping the companies architecture, mentoring others, and driving their migration to modern systems. The Person: Proven experience modernising legacy PHP / MySQL applications into GCP-based microservices Skills in Golang Hands on experience with GCP, SpannerDB, and Kubernetes A background in retail, loyalty, or customer engagement platforms is highly desirable Experience delivering clean, scalable architecture A passion for collaborative engineering. Interview Process: 1st stage: Call with the hiring manager 2nd stage: Panel interview 3rd stage: HR culture chat Important Notice: We are expecting a high volume of applications for this role and while we do our best to respond to as many applicants as we can, it isn't always possible to get back to everyone. With this in mind, if you've not heard from a member of our team within 2 weeks of submitting your CV, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Both Leo Technology and the companies we partner with are incredibly passionate about building environments where people from all backgrounds and walks of life are embraced. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Leo Technology Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Leo Technology website.
Application and Development Manager Location: Kidderminster Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Full time (Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week) Closing Date: 12 Dec 2025 As an IT recycler and supplier of IT Services the company have overseen more than 3 million devices through the IT lifecycle and, as a result, are perfectly placed to provide their customers with guidance and advice through this complex market. They offer a huge range of additional services, such as IT spares and logistics throughout the UK, as well as datacentre and office relocations, configuration and build, bonded stock, engineers and project managers along with their hardware specialist IT brokerage service. The Role They are seeking an experienced Application Manager with strong PHP and MySQL development expertise to lead the delivery, enhancement, and support of their business applications. This role requires a balance of technical knowledge, leadership, and coordination skills to manage both onshore and offshore development teams. The Application Manager will play a key role in ensuring their applications are reliable, secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. This is a full time opportunity (Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week) to work in a dynamic, innovative environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies and enterprise-level projects. In addition, you will work in a collaborative culture with onshore and offshore teams. Key Responsibilities: Manage the full lifecycle of PHP/MySQL-based applications, from requirements gathering through design, development, testing, deployment, and support. Provide hands-on PHP and MySQL development when required, ensuring solutions are delivered to high standards of quality and performance. Lead and coordinate the work of distributed development teams across onshore and offshore locations, ensuring effective collaboration and consistent delivery. Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes. Conduct code reviews and oversee system integrations, upgrades, and migrations. Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and analysts to translate business needs into technical solutions. Ensure applications meet security, compliance, and performance requirements. Manage release cycles and support the smooth transition of applications into production. Act as the escalation point for critical application issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal business disruption. Mentor and coach developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Investigate and integrate new technologies to efficiently utilise third party systems to deliver high end services and integrations as appropriate. Competencies & Behaviours: Proven experience as an Application Manager, Technical Lead, or Senior Developer with a strong background in PHP and MySQL. Solid experience in o bject-oriented PHP and database design/optimisation. Proficiency with PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter). Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery). Experience working with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate teams across multiple geographies (offshore and onshore). Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Experience in managing large-scale, enterprise PHP/MySQL applications. Working in a team environment delivering services with Offshore and onshore developers. Office Based to enable working with operational "Heads of" and designated team members. Collaborate with Department Heads to refine existing systems and services, aiming to enhance throughput, efficiency, and identify cost-reduction opportunities. Commitment to maintaining current knowledge on technological advancements. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package On-site fully equipped gymnasium and facilities 25 days a year annual leave plus bank holidays Staff discount online store Company events Membership to the company golf package where available Refer a Friend Scheme Mobile phone, tablet and high-end laptop. Career development and progression opportunities. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
04/12/2025
Contractor
Application and Development Manager Location: Kidderminster Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Full time (Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week) Closing Date: 12 Dec 2025 As an IT recycler and supplier of IT Services the company have overseen more than 3 million devices through the IT lifecycle and, as a result, are perfectly placed to provide their customers with guidance and advice through this complex market. They offer a huge range of additional services, such as IT spares and logistics throughout the UK, as well as datacentre and office relocations, configuration and build, bonded stock, engineers and project managers along with their hardware specialist IT brokerage service. The Role They are seeking an experienced Application Manager with strong PHP and MySQL development expertise to lead the delivery, enhancement, and support of their business applications. This role requires a balance of technical knowledge, leadership, and coordination skills to manage both onshore and offshore development teams. The Application Manager will play a key role in ensuring their applications are reliable, secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. This is a full time opportunity (Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week) to work in a dynamic, innovative environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies and enterprise-level projects. In addition, you will work in a collaborative culture with onshore and offshore teams. Key Responsibilities: Manage the full lifecycle of PHP/MySQL-based applications, from requirements gathering through design, development, testing, deployment, and support. Provide hands-on PHP and MySQL development when required, ensuring solutions are delivered to high standards of quality and performance. Lead and coordinate the work of distributed development teams across onshore and offshore locations, ensuring effective collaboration and consistent delivery. Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes. Conduct code reviews and oversee system integrations, upgrades, and migrations. Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and analysts to translate business needs into technical solutions. Ensure applications meet security, compliance, and performance requirements. Manage release cycles and support the smooth transition of applications into production. Act as the escalation point for critical application issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal business disruption. Mentor and coach developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Investigate and integrate new technologies to efficiently utilise third party systems to deliver high end services and integrations as appropriate. Competencies & Behaviours: Proven experience as an Application Manager, Technical Lead, or Senior Developer with a strong background in PHP and MySQL. Solid experience in o bject-oriented PHP and database design/optimisation. Proficiency with PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter). Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery). Experience working with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate teams across multiple geographies (offshore and onshore). Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Experience in managing large-scale, enterprise PHP/MySQL applications. Working in a team environment delivering services with Offshore and onshore developers. Office Based to enable working with operational "Heads of" and designated team members. Collaborate with Department Heads to refine existing systems and services, aiming to enhance throughput, efficiency, and identify cost-reduction opportunities. Commitment to maintaining current knowledge on technological advancements. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package On-site fully equipped gymnasium and facilities 25 days a year annual leave plus bank holidays Staff discount online store Company events Membership to the company golf package where available Refer a Friend Scheme Mobile phone, tablet and high-end laptop. Career development and progression opportunities. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
Full Stack PHP Developer - Preston Full Stack PHP Developer, with excellent Laravel, PHP, JavaScript (ideally Vue.JS) & Cloud (AWS or Azure) experience is required by a leading company based in Preston. Containerisation, TDD or .NET skills would be a bonus. Due to investment and a pipeline of brand-new green field work, they need a couple of Full Stack Developers to join the team. It is a true full-stack development role They would also take somebody stronger / has a preference for back-end development if needed. The role will involve several software engineering projects, including taking an old legacy system and building a brand new cloud-based system over the next 2 years Essential Skills: 3+ Years experience with PHP Full Stack Development (ideally Laravel) JavaScript experience with one or more JS frameworks (Vue, React or Angular), preferably Vue and have a good understanding of modern frontend and backend technologies Cloud-based development in either AWS or Azure Unit testing (PHPUnit/pest) Be able to produce and document clean code CSS frameworks (TailwindCSS/Bootstrap) and in-depth experience with SCSS/SASS Version Control (Github/bitbucket) Experience working with RESTful APIs and integrating backend services Proven experience in developing scalable web applications using Laravel and other web technologies Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team Desirable but not essential: .NET Understanding and previous experience with using Laravel queues, authentication, task scheduling, mail integration, artisan and the best security practices within the web and Laravel ecosystem NoSQL databases Github profile with working samples of previously produced code Docker Laravel Livewire/Inertia DevOps Experience with security, form validation, XSS prevention, database security, session management, input validation and other OWASP guidelines You will be able to be part of something special. You will be given so much autonomy, and it is a true green field project. Job responsibilities include: Work on a range of projects, developing new software solutions to help the business keep on progressing. Be responsible for delivering high-quality solutions to specification and on time Actively contribute to the continuous improvement process and drive efficiencies within the team Uphold good development planning and procedures Follow industry best practices and coding standards Optimise application performance and improve user experience through innovative front-end and back-end development techniques My client is offering a starting salary between £50,000 - £60,000, depending on experience. They also provide a good benefits package, a very relaxed but dynamic working environment and a flexible hybrid working model, with no more than 2 days in the office per week (you are not tied down to the days you are in) Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
04/12/2025
Full time
Full Stack PHP Developer - Preston Full Stack PHP Developer, with excellent Laravel, PHP, JavaScript (ideally Vue.JS) & Cloud (AWS or Azure) experience is required by a leading company based in Preston. Containerisation, TDD or .NET skills would be a bonus. Due to investment and a pipeline of brand-new green field work, they need a couple of Full Stack Developers to join the team. It is a true full-stack development role They would also take somebody stronger / has a preference for back-end development if needed. The role will involve several software engineering projects, including taking an old legacy system and building a brand new cloud-based system over the next 2 years Essential Skills: 3+ Years experience with PHP Full Stack Development (ideally Laravel) JavaScript experience with one or more JS frameworks (Vue, React or Angular), preferably Vue and have a good understanding of modern frontend and backend technologies Cloud-based development in either AWS or Azure Unit testing (PHPUnit/pest) Be able to produce and document clean code CSS frameworks (TailwindCSS/Bootstrap) and in-depth experience with SCSS/SASS Version Control (Github/bitbucket) Experience working with RESTful APIs and integrating backend services Proven experience in developing scalable web applications using Laravel and other web technologies Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team Desirable but not essential: .NET Understanding and previous experience with using Laravel queues, authentication, task scheduling, mail integration, artisan and the best security practices within the web and Laravel ecosystem NoSQL databases Github profile with working samples of previously produced code Docker Laravel Livewire/Inertia DevOps Experience with security, form validation, XSS prevention, database security, session management, input validation and other OWASP guidelines You will be able to be part of something special. You will be given so much autonomy, and it is a true green field project. Job responsibilities include: Work on a range of projects, developing new software solutions to help the business keep on progressing. Be responsible for delivering high-quality solutions to specification and on time Actively contribute to the continuous improvement process and drive efficiencies within the team Uphold good development planning and procedures Follow industry best practices and coding standards Optimise application performance and improve user experience through innovative front-end and back-end development techniques My client is offering a starting salary between £50,000 - £60,000, depending on experience. They also provide a good benefits package, a very relaxed but dynamic working environment and a flexible hybrid working model, with no more than 2 days in the office per week (you are not tied down to the days you are in) Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Senior/Lead GCP DevOps Engineer (Must have GCP) UK Remote Working£70000 - £80000 + Equity Please note my client cannot offer VISA sponsorship for this position. Your new company I am working to recruit a Senior/Lead GCP DevOps Engineer for a hyper-growth business in the UK as they look to expand globally. It's a really unique opportunity working for an online, technology first organisation that are looking to challenge the leading names in Ecommerce.The role is offered fully remote, but you must be within the UK and must not require any form of Visa Sponsorship to apply - and you must have strong commercial experience Google Cloud Platform experience. We are particularly looking for a Lead level person who can hit the ground running and help lead and champion the team forward going. Your new role The Engineering team has mirrored the general pattern in the company; grow quickly, iterate, have fun, make an impact. As they've scaled over the last year Development squads have been formed supported by a small but experienced DevOps function, with years of GCP platform experience behind them. You'll report into the Head of Dev who is pushing best practice across the Engineering team, providing a progression path for all.This company operates like a start-up but with a product that's been in Development for 10+ years. You will understand there is some legacy/maintenance to manage and will be primarily pointed at architecting, implementing, and optimising software delivery pipelines to enhcnace the reliability, performance, and scalability of these systems.It's a very exciting time to be joining, and you'll contribute to companywide initiatives to move into new territories globally and to launch a mobile app. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for a Lead level GCP person who can hit the ground running and help lead and champion the team forward going. Cloud & Infrastructure Expertise Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Infrastructure as Code. Strong Linux skills, especially Rocky Linux, and infrastructure automation using Ansible.Containerisation & CI/CD Deep understanding of Kubernetes, containerisation, and deployment via CI/CD pipelines using Helm charts, ArgoCD, and GitOps practices.Monitoring, Security & Networking Experience designing advanced monitoring and alerting systems. Solid grasp of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTPS, etc.) and information security risk assessment in cloud environments.Software & Database Knowledge Familiarity with Nginx, PHP, MySQL, and NoSQL technologies like RabbitMQ, SOLR, Couchbase.Leadership & Collaboration Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams. Proven track record of driving DevOps culture, mentoring, and continuous improvement in Agile environments. Recruitment of Developers/DevOps Engineers What you'll get in return The company offers good flexibility both in terms of working hours and remote working (within the UK). There's no micromanagement here and joining at this stage in their journey you'll have a chance to share in the profits (Sharesave scheme) plus there's annual pay reviews. You'll get 26 days holiday + bank holidays and funding for technical courses/training. The company have bi-annual socials to meet and celebrate success. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
04/12/2025
Full time
Senior/Lead GCP DevOps Engineer (Must have GCP) UK Remote Working£70000 - £80000 + Equity Please note my client cannot offer VISA sponsorship for this position. Your new company I am working to recruit a Senior/Lead GCP DevOps Engineer for a hyper-growth business in the UK as they look to expand globally. It's a really unique opportunity working for an online, technology first organisation that are looking to challenge the leading names in Ecommerce.The role is offered fully remote, but you must be within the UK and must not require any form of Visa Sponsorship to apply - and you must have strong commercial experience Google Cloud Platform experience. We are particularly looking for a Lead level person who can hit the ground running and help lead and champion the team forward going. Your new role The Engineering team has mirrored the general pattern in the company; grow quickly, iterate, have fun, make an impact. As they've scaled over the last year Development squads have been formed supported by a small but experienced DevOps function, with years of GCP platform experience behind them. You'll report into the Head of Dev who is pushing best practice across the Engineering team, providing a progression path for all.This company operates like a start-up but with a product that's been in Development for 10+ years. You will understand there is some legacy/maintenance to manage and will be primarily pointed at architecting, implementing, and optimising software delivery pipelines to enhcnace the reliability, performance, and scalability of these systems.It's a very exciting time to be joining, and you'll contribute to companywide initiatives to move into new territories globally and to launch a mobile app. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for a Lead level GCP person who can hit the ground running and help lead and champion the team forward going. Cloud & Infrastructure Expertise Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Infrastructure as Code. Strong Linux skills, especially Rocky Linux, and infrastructure automation using Ansible.Containerisation & CI/CD Deep understanding of Kubernetes, containerisation, and deployment via CI/CD pipelines using Helm charts, ArgoCD, and GitOps practices.Monitoring, Security & Networking Experience designing advanced monitoring and alerting systems. Solid grasp of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTPS, etc.) and information security risk assessment in cloud environments.Software & Database Knowledge Familiarity with Nginx, PHP, MySQL, and NoSQL technologies like RabbitMQ, SOLR, Couchbase.Leadership & Collaboration Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams. Proven track record of driving DevOps culture, mentoring, and continuous improvement in Agile environments. Recruitment of Developers/DevOps Engineers What you'll get in return The company offers good flexibility both in terms of working hours and remote working (within the UK). There's no micromanagement here and joining at this stage in their journey you'll have a chance to share in the profits (Sharesave scheme) plus there's annual pay reviews. You'll get 26 days holiday + bank holidays and funding for technical courses/training. The company have bi-annual socials to meet and celebrate success. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mid / Senior Software Engineer / Full Stack Developer, (PHP, Laravel, Vue.js) Permanent, £40-50k doe, Remote working but must be able to attend physical office in East Sussex 1 day per week. An exceptional Engineering company who are leaders in their field, are looking to add a Mid/Senior Full Stack Software Engineer/Developer with expertise in PHP and Laravel, to their small but growing Software team. The company have developed their own Design and Project Management tool that is at the forefront of driving their commercial growth based on the advantages it has brought in terms of automating complex engineer design solutions and calculations. The tool is in the process of being scaled for further roll out and as such there is deep work required to make the platform and architecture more robust so it can support future developments and there will be an element of refactoring and reengineering required on top of development and maintenance. The application is built predominantly from PHP at the back end, so you must have a high degree of experience with this scripting language, as well as the Laravel framework. Other tech included in the stack are Vue.js, Blade and Bootstrap at the Front end , MYSQL/SQL and Maria DB on the database side , hosting with Azure VM and Linux (Ubuntu) and Azure DevOps and Azure Git. The role would suit those that like to be challenged and love thinking outside the box and getting deep beneath the surface navigating around complex environments and want to help deliver a truly unique software solution. Lots of opportunity for technical and professional growth within the team. Remote/home working set up but you must be UK based and able to attend weekly team meetings at HQ in East Sussex. Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
04/12/2025
Full time
Mid / Senior Software Engineer / Full Stack Developer, (PHP, Laravel, Vue.js) Permanent, £40-50k doe, Remote working but must be able to attend physical office in East Sussex 1 day per week. An exceptional Engineering company who are leaders in their field, are looking to add a Mid/Senior Full Stack Software Engineer/Developer with expertise in PHP and Laravel, to their small but growing Software team. The company have developed their own Design and Project Management tool that is at the forefront of driving their commercial growth based on the advantages it has brought in terms of automating complex engineer design solutions and calculations. The tool is in the process of being scaled for further roll out and as such there is deep work required to make the platform and architecture more robust so it can support future developments and there will be an element of refactoring and reengineering required on top of development and maintenance. The application is built predominantly from PHP at the back end, so you must have a high degree of experience with this scripting language, as well as the Laravel framework. Other tech included in the stack are Vue.js, Blade and Bootstrap at the Front end , MYSQL/SQL and Maria DB on the database side , hosting with Azure VM and Linux (Ubuntu) and Azure DevOps and Azure Git. The role would suit those that like to be challenged and love thinking outside the box and getting deep beneath the surface navigating around complex environments and want to help deliver a truly unique software solution. Lots of opportunity for technical and professional growth within the team. Remote/home working set up but you must be UK based and able to attend weekly team meetings at HQ in East Sussex. Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
Mid / Senior Software Engineer / Full Stack Developer, (PHP, Laravel, Vue.js) Permanent, £40-50k doe, Remote working but must be able to attend physical office in East Sussex 1 day per week. An exceptional Engineering company who are leaders in their field, are looking to add a Mid/Senior Full Stack Software Engineer/Developer with expertise in PHP and Laravel, to their small but growing Software team. The company have developed their own Design and Project Management tool that is at the forefront of driving their commercial growth based on the advantages it has brought in terms of automating complex engineer design solutions and calculations. The tool is in the process of being scaled for further roll out and as such there is deep work required to make the platform and architecture more robust so it can support future developments and there will be an element of refactoring and reengineering required on top of development and maintenance. The application is built predominantly from PHP at the back end, so you must have a high degree of experience with this scripting language, as well as the Laravel framework. Other tech included in the stack are Vue.js, Blade and Bootstrap at the Front end , MYSQL/SQL and Maria DB on the database side , hosting with Azure VM and Linux (Ubuntu) and Azure DevOps and Azure Git. The role would suit those that like to be challenged and love thinking outside the box and getting deep beneath the surface navigating around complex environments and want to help deliver a truly unique software solution. Lots of opportunity for technical and professional growth within the team. Remote/home working set up but you must be UK based and able to attend weekly team meetings at HQ in East Sussex. Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
04/12/2025
Full time
Mid / Senior Software Engineer / Full Stack Developer, (PHP, Laravel, Vue.js) Permanent, £40-50k doe, Remote working but must be able to attend physical office in East Sussex 1 day per week. An exceptional Engineering company who are leaders in their field, are looking to add a Mid/Senior Full Stack Software Engineer/Developer with expertise in PHP and Laravel, to their small but growing Software team. The company have developed their own Design and Project Management tool that is at the forefront of driving their commercial growth based on the advantages it has brought in terms of automating complex engineer design solutions and calculations. The tool is in the process of being scaled for further roll out and as such there is deep work required to make the platform and architecture more robust so it can support future developments and there will be an element of refactoring and reengineering required on top of development and maintenance. The application is built predominantly from PHP at the back end, so you must have a high degree of experience with this scripting language, as well as the Laravel framework. Other tech included in the stack are Vue.js, Blade and Bootstrap at the Front end , MYSQL/SQL and Maria DB on the database side , hosting with Azure VM and Linux (Ubuntu) and Azure DevOps and Azure Git. The role would suit those that like to be challenged and love thinking outside the box and getting deep beneath the surface navigating around complex environments and want to help deliver a truly unique software solution. Lots of opportunity for technical and professional growth within the team. Remote/home working set up but you must be UK based and able to attend weekly team meetings at HQ in East Sussex. Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
LEAD Full Stack Developer - Laravel High-Growth SaaS Hybrid (London) LEAD Full Stack Developer role- Essential: Proven experience working with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face) or applied AI projects. Nice to have: Broader AI/ML exposure, such as model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, or integration into production systems. Join a profitable, fast-growing SaaS company going through a major tech transformation. After 15+ years of success, they're rebuilding core platforms from the ground up - modernising everything and scaling globally. Projects You'll Work On: Rebuilding systems using Laravel & Vue.js Driving adoption of the full TALL stack (Tailwind, Alpine.js, Laravel, Livewire) Building new customer-facing tools, portals, and automation features Improving performance and scalability across high-traffic systems Supporting a long-term product roadmap across multiple business units The Stack: PHP (Laravel) Tailwind, Alpine.js, Livewire Vue 2 & 3 Agile / CI / TDD mindset The Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in-office for collaboration and 2 days from home (more flex offered) 3-stage interview process and super quick turnaround Competitive salary + bonus 25 days holiday, BUPA medical + dental Easily accessible via public transport- this role Is based in West London. District Line and or the Piccadilly line, Overground, South Western Railway and Numerous bus routes APPLY NOW - Interviews happening immediately Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.
04/12/2025
Full time
LEAD Full Stack Developer - Laravel High-Growth SaaS Hybrid (London) LEAD Full Stack Developer role- Essential: Proven experience working with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face) or applied AI projects. Nice to have: Broader AI/ML exposure, such as model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, or integration into production systems. Join a profitable, fast-growing SaaS company going through a major tech transformation. After 15+ years of success, they're rebuilding core platforms from the ground up - modernising everything and scaling globally. Projects You'll Work On: Rebuilding systems using Laravel & Vue.js Driving adoption of the full TALL stack (Tailwind, Alpine.js, Laravel, Livewire) Building new customer-facing tools, portals, and automation features Improving performance and scalability across high-traffic systems Supporting a long-term product roadmap across multiple business units The Stack: PHP (Laravel) Tailwind, Alpine.js, Livewire Vue 2 & 3 Agile / CI / TDD mindset The Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in-office for collaboration and 2 days from home (more flex offered) 3-stage interview process and super quick turnaround Competitive salary + bonus 25 days holiday, BUPA medical + dental Easily accessible via public transport- this role Is based in West London. District Line and or the Piccadilly line, Overground, South Western Railway and Numerous bus routes APPLY NOW - Interviews happening immediately Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.
Lead Full Stack PHP Developer - Preston Lead Full Stack PHP Developer, with excellent Laravel, PHP, JavaScript (ideally Vue.JS) & Cloud (AWS or Azure) experience is required by a leading company based in Preston. Containerisation, TDD or .NET skills would be a bonus. Due to investment and a pipeline of brand-new green field work, they need a Lead Full Stack Developer to join the team. It is a true full-stack development role They would also take somebody stronger / has a preference for back-end development if needed. The role will involve several software engineering projects, including taking an old legacy system and building a brand new one over the next 18 months. Essential Skills: 5+ Years experience with PHP & Laravel VUE.JS experience ideally Experience in leading/mentoring junior and mid-level software developers Excellent understanding and previous experience with using Laravel queues, authentication, task scheduling, mail integration, artisan and the best security practices within the web and Laravel ecosystem Cloud-based development in either AWS or Azure Unit testing (PHPUnit/pest) Be able to produce and document clean code CSS frameworks (TailwindCSS/Bootstrap) and in-depth experience with SCSS/SASS Javascript experience with one or more JS frameworks (Vue, React or Angular), preferably Vue and have a good understanding of modern frontend and backend technologies Version Control (Github/bitbucket) Experience working with RESTful APIs and integrating backend services Proven experience in developing scalable web applications using Laravel and other web technologies Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team Desirable but not essential: .NET Peer code reviews NoSQL databases Github profile with working samples of previously produced code Docker Laravel Livewire/Inertia DevOps Experience with security, form validation, XSS prevention, database security, session management, input validation and other OWASP guidelines You will be able to be part of something special. As the Lead, you will be given so much autonomy, and it is a true green field project. Job responsibilities include: Take the lead on projects, developing new software solutions to help the business move forward. Be responsible for delivering high-quality solutions to specification and on time Actively contribute to the continuous improvement process and drive efficiencies within the team Peer code reviews with more junior-level developers Uphold good development planning and procedures Follow industry best practices and coding standards Optimise application performance and improve user experience through innovative front-end and back-end development techniques Assisting junior to mid-level developers when required My client is offering a starting salary between £60,000 - £70,000, depending on experience. They also provide a good benefits package, a very relaxed but dynamic working environment and a flexible hybrid working model, with no more than 2 days in the office per week (you are not tied down to the days you are in) Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
04/12/2025
Full time
Lead Full Stack PHP Developer - Preston Lead Full Stack PHP Developer, with excellent Laravel, PHP, JavaScript (ideally Vue.JS) & Cloud (AWS or Azure) experience is required by a leading company based in Preston. Containerisation, TDD or .NET skills would be a bonus. Due to investment and a pipeline of brand-new green field work, they need a Lead Full Stack Developer to join the team. It is a true full-stack development role They would also take somebody stronger / has a preference for back-end development if needed. The role will involve several software engineering projects, including taking an old legacy system and building a brand new one over the next 18 months. Essential Skills: 5+ Years experience with PHP & Laravel VUE.JS experience ideally Experience in leading/mentoring junior and mid-level software developers Excellent understanding and previous experience with using Laravel queues, authentication, task scheduling, mail integration, artisan and the best security practices within the web and Laravel ecosystem Cloud-based development in either AWS or Azure Unit testing (PHPUnit/pest) Be able to produce and document clean code CSS frameworks (TailwindCSS/Bootstrap) and in-depth experience with SCSS/SASS Javascript experience with one or more JS frameworks (Vue, React or Angular), preferably Vue and have a good understanding of modern frontend and backend technologies Version Control (Github/bitbucket) Experience working with RESTful APIs and integrating backend services Proven experience in developing scalable web applications using Laravel and other web technologies Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team Desirable but not essential: .NET Peer code reviews NoSQL databases Github profile with working samples of previously produced code Docker Laravel Livewire/Inertia DevOps Experience with security, form validation, XSS prevention, database security, session management, input validation and other OWASP guidelines You will be able to be part of something special. As the Lead, you will be given so much autonomy, and it is a true green field project. Job responsibilities include: Take the lead on projects, developing new software solutions to help the business move forward. Be responsible for delivering high-quality solutions to specification and on time Actively contribute to the continuous improvement process and drive efficiencies within the team Peer code reviews with more junior-level developers Uphold good development planning and procedures Follow industry best practices and coding standards Optimise application performance and improve user experience through innovative front-end and back-end development techniques Assisting junior to mid-level developers when required My client is offering a starting salary between £60,000 - £70,000, depending on experience. They also provide a good benefits package, a very relaxed but dynamic working environment and a flexible hybrid working model, with no more than 2 days in the office per week (you are not tied down to the days you are in) Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
ROLE: Lead Automation Test Engineer Sheffield, UK (3 days weekly from office) This role is predominantly required to fulfil the role of Automation test lead, with occasional manual testing where required Solid experience of at least 5 years in the use of automation tooling and framework creation especially with Java and SQL Able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specifications Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Frameworks and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Database applications Proven experience in writing automated test scripts using JavaScript Experience of using automation tools such as Selenium web driver IO (WDIO) / Cucumber etc, Selenium for UI testing and RestAssured for API testing Experience of test tool selection/recommendations based on assessment of the environment/landscape. Experience in defining a comprehensive performance test strategy that fully defines the approach, environment, scope, risks and resources required. Experience of delivering within both an Agile and Waterfall methodology. Jenkins pipeline creation and management for running automated tests, generating reports and notifying team about test results to streamline the CI/CD process. Database comparison test experience Experience testing in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Ali Cloud Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Accurately report and track testing related defects and issues, by writing or automating, effective and thorough bug reports, attend triage meetings and verify bug fixes. Test case review/QA for coverage and traceability to requirements/design Liaison with business areas/technical leads re SIT/OAT/UAT scenario definitions as required Previous experience within Identity and Access Management- preferable Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) ServiceNow, AD, AWS, Azure integrations Testing functions and decision points "As Code", such as Policy as code Experience of GitOps Repos API Testing, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Team Leadership & Management - Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage other engineers within the team DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ, GCP (Cloud) testing approaches and methodology, SaaS Testing Process Improvement - Establish performance testing standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the organization Skill set ideally including several of: Java, Cypher, Python, JavaScript, PHP, .NET, Go, SQL Server, MySQL API, QMetry, Test Rail, BDD/TDD, Jenkins, Postman, Insomnia
04/12/2025
Full time
ROLE: Lead Automation Test Engineer Sheffield, UK (3 days weekly from office) This role is predominantly required to fulfil the role of Automation test lead, with occasional manual testing where required Solid experience of at least 5 years in the use of automation tooling and framework creation especially with Java and SQL Able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specifications Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Frameworks and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Database applications Proven experience in writing automated test scripts using JavaScript Experience of using automation tools such as Selenium web driver IO (WDIO) / Cucumber etc, Selenium for UI testing and RestAssured for API testing Experience of test tool selection/recommendations based on assessment of the environment/landscape. Experience in defining a comprehensive performance test strategy that fully defines the approach, environment, scope, risks and resources required. Experience of delivering within both an Agile and Waterfall methodology. Jenkins pipeline creation and management for running automated tests, generating reports and notifying team about test results to streamline the CI/CD process. Database comparison test experience Experience testing in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Ali Cloud Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Accurately report and track testing related defects and issues, by writing or automating, effective and thorough bug reports, attend triage meetings and verify bug fixes. Test case review/QA for coverage and traceability to requirements/design Liaison with business areas/technical leads re SIT/OAT/UAT scenario definitions as required Previous experience within Identity and Access Management- preferable Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) ServiceNow, AD, AWS, Azure integrations Testing functions and decision points "As Code", such as Policy as code Experience of GitOps Repos API Testing, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Team Leadership & Management - Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage other engineers within the team DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ, GCP (Cloud) testing approaches and methodology, SaaS Testing Process Improvement - Establish performance testing standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the organization Skill set ideally including several of: Java, Cypher, Python, JavaScript, PHP, .NET, Go, SQL Server, MySQL API, QMetry, Test Rail, BDD/TDD, Jenkins, Postman, Insomnia
