Job Title: Senior Backend Developer Location: Liverpool City Centre on a hybrid working basis Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience We're looking for a passionate Senior Backend Developer who thrives on solving complex problems and building systems that scale. You'll be at the forefront of creating next-generation backend services that genuinely make a difference for our customers and business. In this role, you'll have the freedom to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to mentor others - because we believe learning and sharing knowledge is what makes a team truly exceptional. We believe great work happens when talented people have the best tools. That's why you'll have top-of-the-range equipment and a workspace designed for creativity, collaboration, and getting things done. What You'll Do: Build and maintain scalable microservices in .NET 8.0 and Azure. Write clean, testable code with a focus on performance and maintainability. Collaborate with product owners and designers to shape features from concept to delivery. Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers. Architect robust APIs and database solutions with clean, maintainable code. Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Azure cloud services. Contribute ideas, share feedback, and grow together with a team that values openness and collaboration. Bonus: Clean Architecture Understanding Clean Architecture and Mediator Pattern is a huge plus! If you have it, you'll help us build maintainable, testable systems that follow industry best practices. Our Tech Stack: Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, ASP.NET Core Database: SQL Server, Entity Framework Infrastructure: Docker, Azure Tools: Unit and Integration Testing, Git, Agile methodologies What We're Looking For: Proven senior-level experience building microservices running on Docker. Expertise in C#, .NET 8.0, and ASP.NET Core. Strong experience with SQL Server and Entity Framework. Hands-on experience with Unit and Integration Testing. A natural collaborator with strong communication skills - you thrive in a team setting. A culture fit who loves mentoring others, sharing ideas, and helping the whole team level up. Self-motivated, with a problem-solving mindset and a passion for building robust, scalable systems. Understanding Clean Architecture and Mediator Pattern is desirable but not mandatory. Bonus Points For: Understanding Clean Architecture, Mediator Pattern Solid grasp of asynchronous communication in distributed systems Experience with high-throughput, data-intensive systems Contributed towards systems utilising Event-Driven Architecture Why Join Us? Modern tech stack and a strong culture of engineering excellence Hybrid options within the UK Career progression into tech leadership or architecture Supportive environment with clear standards and plenty of opportunity to innovate Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing: Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays) Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay. Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as: 6 Free Counselling sessions per year Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7 Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor. Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues. Financial: A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet. Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period. Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice. Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary. Reward, Recognition and Culture: Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years' service A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers. Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers. Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Software Developer, Senior System Developer, Software Engineer, Systems Developer, Software Tester, Backend Services, API's, API, Application Programming Interface may also be considered for this role.
05/12/2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Backend Developer Location: Liverpool City Centre on a hybrid working basis Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience We're looking for a passionate Senior Backend Developer who thrives on solving complex problems and building systems that scale. You'll be at the forefront of creating next-generation backend services that genuinely make a difference for our customers and business. In this role, you'll have the freedom to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to mentor others - because we believe learning and sharing knowledge is what makes a team truly exceptional. We believe great work happens when talented people have the best tools. That's why you'll have top-of-the-range equipment and a workspace designed for creativity, collaboration, and getting things done. What You'll Do: Build and maintain scalable microservices in .NET 8.0 and Azure. Write clean, testable code with a focus on performance and maintainability. Collaborate with product owners and designers to shape features from concept to delivery. Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers. Architect robust APIs and database solutions with clean, maintainable code. Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Azure cloud services. Contribute ideas, share feedback, and grow together with a team that values openness and collaboration. Bonus: Clean Architecture Understanding Clean Architecture and Mediator Pattern is a huge plus! If you have it, you'll help us build maintainable, testable systems that follow industry best practices. Our Tech Stack: Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, ASP.NET Core Database: SQL Server, Entity Framework Infrastructure: Docker, Azure Tools: Unit and Integration Testing, Git, Agile methodologies What We're Looking For: Proven senior-level experience building microservices running on Docker. Expertise in C#, .NET 8.0, and ASP.NET Core. Strong experience with SQL Server and Entity Framework. Hands-on experience with Unit and Integration Testing. A natural collaborator with strong communication skills - you thrive in a team setting. A culture fit who loves mentoring others, sharing ideas, and helping the whole team level up. Self-motivated, with a problem-solving mindset and a passion for building robust, scalable systems. Understanding Clean Architecture and Mediator Pattern is desirable but not mandatory. Bonus Points For: Understanding Clean Architecture, Mediator Pattern Solid grasp of asynchronous communication in distributed systems Experience with high-throughput, data-intensive systems Contributed towards systems utilising Event-Driven Architecture Why Join Us? Modern tech stack and a strong culture of engineering excellence Hybrid options within the UK Career progression into tech leadership or architecture Supportive environment with clear standards and plenty of opportunity to innovate Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing: Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays) Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay. Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as: 6 Free Counselling sessions per year Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7 Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor. Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues. Financial: A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet. Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period. Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice. Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary. Reward, Recognition and Culture: Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years' service A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers. Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers. Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Software Developer, Senior System Developer, Software Engineer, Systems Developer, Software Tester, Backend Services, API's, API, Application Programming Interface may also be considered for this role.
About The Role Team - Vitality Applications Working Pattern - Hybrid - 2 days per week in the London Office. Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Top 3 skills required: Expertise in Test Automation and Frameworks Leadership and Strategic Influence Multi-Specialism Technical Expertise What this role is all about: Our Test Engineers play a critical role in Vitality's successful business model by planning and executing tests on products and features to validate that they are fit for purpose.The Principal test engineer leads and plans testing across large or multiple teams, providing expertise in many technical areas or specialisms with very deep knowledge in a particular technical area. They are responsible for maintaining and designing test automation frameworks for use as templates. They are expert in two specialisms (one of which is automation) and are working towards competency in a third specialism. They are required to influence both internally and externally with third parties based on testing standards and governance. Key Actions Implement the software test life cycle : The process used to test software and ensure that quality standards are met. It includes test analysis and design, test estimation, test planning and approach, test execution, defect management, and reporting. Recognised as an expert in a core subset of the testing practices employed by the teams and provide technical management and guidance Adhere to testing standards: Adhering to the Group test strategy that defines the required testing standards and practices. Recognised as the subject matter expert on adherence to standards and champions a modern test engineering standard approach at Vitality. Engage stakeholders . Work with stakeholders to develop an understanding of the needs and requirements of both internal and external stakeholders in order to achieve the desired outcomes. The core team of stakeholders includes project managers, user experience (UX) designers, solution architects, developers, systems or business analysts, other testers, product owners, and heads of journey. Working with senior management, internal stakeholders and 3rd parties to understand the business requirements and technology design, discuss and agree product launch requirements and ensure integration across multiple journeys. Build and transfer skills and knowledge . Take responsibility for developing personal skills and expertise aligned to role, encourage and coach test engineers to build a competent team. An expert in two specialisms (one of which is automation), working towards competency in a third specialism. Collaborate within and across teams . Work effectively together with others across varying areas of expertise to achieve the required results. What do you need to thrive? 7+ Years of Automation Testing experience Deep knowledge of automated testing frameworks Proven ability to lead test teams and mentor junior engineers. Experience in defining test strategies and driving quality initiatives across teams Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. So, what's in it for you? Bonus Schemes - A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance A pension of up to 12%- We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary Our award-winning Vitality health insurance - With its own set of rewards and benefits Life Assurance - Four times annual salary These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities! If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, w e will: Help you to be the healthiest you've ever been. Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self. Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work. Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths. Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be. Give you the space to try, fail and learn. Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support. Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits. Be there for you when you need us. Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society. We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.About The CompanyWe're really excited to announce that we have recently been awarded "Top 10 Best Places To Work" in The Sunday Times Awards 2024!Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place.We've been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives - they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. We're successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people - and because we care.Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Just to make sure you know our products inside and out. Ready to find out if we're the right fit for you? We can't wait. If we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.
05/12/2025
Full time
About The Role Team - Vitality Applications Working Pattern - Hybrid - 2 days per week in the London Office. Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Top 3 skills required: Expertise in Test Automation and Frameworks Leadership and Strategic Influence Multi-Specialism Technical Expertise What this role is all about: Our Test Engineers play a critical role in Vitality's successful business model by planning and executing tests on products and features to validate that they are fit for purpose.The Principal test engineer leads and plans testing across large or multiple teams, providing expertise in many technical areas or specialisms with very deep knowledge in a particular technical area. They are responsible for maintaining and designing test automation frameworks for use as templates. They are expert in two specialisms (one of which is automation) and are working towards competency in a third specialism. They are required to influence both internally and externally with third parties based on testing standards and governance. Key Actions Implement the software test life cycle : The process used to test software and ensure that quality standards are met. It includes test analysis and design, test estimation, test planning and approach, test execution, defect management, and reporting. Recognised as an expert in a core subset of the testing practices employed by the teams and provide technical management and guidance Adhere to testing standards: Adhering to the Group test strategy that defines the required testing standards and practices. Recognised as the subject matter expert on adherence to standards and champions a modern test engineering standard approach at Vitality. Engage stakeholders . Work with stakeholders to develop an understanding of the needs and requirements of both internal and external stakeholders in order to achieve the desired outcomes. The core team of stakeholders includes project managers, user experience (UX) designers, solution architects, developers, systems or business analysts, other testers, product owners, and heads of journey. Working with senior management, internal stakeholders and 3rd parties to understand the business requirements and technology design, discuss and agree product launch requirements and ensure integration across multiple journeys. Build and transfer skills and knowledge . Take responsibility for developing personal skills and expertise aligned to role, encourage and coach test engineers to build a competent team. An expert in two specialisms (one of which is automation), working towards competency in a third specialism. Collaborate within and across teams . Work effectively together with others across varying areas of expertise to achieve the required results. What do you need to thrive? 7+ Years of Automation Testing experience Deep knowledge of automated testing frameworks Proven ability to lead test teams and mentor junior engineers. Experience in defining test strategies and driving quality initiatives across teams Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. So, what's in it for you? Bonus Schemes - A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance A pension of up to 12%- We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary Our award-winning Vitality health insurance - With its own set of rewards and benefits Life Assurance - Four times annual salary These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities! If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, w e will: Help you to be the healthiest you've ever been. Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self. Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work. Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths. Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be. Give you the space to try, fail and learn. Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support. Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits. Be there for you when you need us. Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society. We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.About The CompanyWe're really excited to announce that we have recently been awarded "Top 10 Best Places To Work" in The Sunday Times Awards 2024!Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place.We've been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives - they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. We're successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people - and because we care.Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Just to make sure you know our products inside and out. Ready to find out if we're the right fit for you? We can't wait. If we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, London
Infrastructure Tester +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid working on site in London 2/3 days a week + 42,000 - 45,000 Skills: +Infrastructure Testing experience +AWS / Azure +API +Manual and automated testing experience We're looking for a hands-on Tester who's as comfortable checking infrastructure deployments and systems performance as they are validating user journeys in an app. You'll work across a range of environments - from cloud setups and APIs to end-user interfaces - ensuring everything we ship is rock solid, performant, and secure. This isn't a "click-around-and-tick-boxes" testing role. We need someone with strong technical grounding, curiosity, and the confidence to dive into environments beyond just the front end. Key Responsibilities Execute and maintain test plans for infrastructure, backend services, and application layers. Validate deployments, configuration changes, and environment stability across cloud and on-prem environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD). Perform integration, regression, and performance testing across multiple platforms. Collaborate with DevOps, Developers, and Product teams to identify and resolve issues early in the lifecycle. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA practices, tools, and processes. Skills & Experience Proven experience in Infrastructure testing (manual and/or automated). Familiarity with infrastructure and deployment environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-premises. Experience testing APIs, services, and integration points , not just front-end UI. Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail - you spot issues others miss. Bonus: experience with scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) or IaC validation (Terraform, Ansible). What We Offer Competitive salary of 45,000 Hybrid working model - flexibility to split time between home and our London office Supportive, collaborative culture with a focus on continuous learning Opportunities to shape testing approaches and tools in a modern, cloud-focused environment If you're an inquisitive, technically-minded tester who thrives in diverse environments and enjoys getting into the details that make systems stable and scalable - we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
05/12/2025
Full time
Infrastructure Tester +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid working on site in London 2/3 days a week + 42,000 - 45,000 Skills: +Infrastructure Testing experience +AWS / Azure +API +Manual and automated testing experience We're looking for a hands-on Tester who's as comfortable checking infrastructure deployments and systems performance as they are validating user journeys in an app. You'll work across a range of environments - from cloud setups and APIs to end-user interfaces - ensuring everything we ship is rock solid, performant, and secure. This isn't a "click-around-and-tick-boxes" testing role. We need someone with strong technical grounding, curiosity, and the confidence to dive into environments beyond just the front end. Key Responsibilities Execute and maintain test plans for infrastructure, backend services, and application layers. Validate deployments, configuration changes, and environment stability across cloud and on-prem environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD). Perform integration, regression, and performance testing across multiple platforms. Collaborate with DevOps, Developers, and Product teams to identify and resolve issues early in the lifecycle. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA practices, tools, and processes. Skills & Experience Proven experience in Infrastructure testing (manual and/or automated). Familiarity with infrastructure and deployment environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-premises. Experience testing APIs, services, and integration points , not just front-end UI. Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail - you spot issues others miss. Bonus: experience with scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) or IaC validation (Terraform, Ansible). What We Offer Competitive salary of 45,000 Hybrid working model - flexibility to split time between home and our London office Supportive, collaborative culture with a focus on continuous learning Opportunities to shape testing approaches and tools in a modern, cloud-focused environment If you're an inquisitive, technically-minded tester who thrives in diverse environments and enjoys getting into the details that make systems stable and scalable - we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Test Manager Salary: competitive depending upon experience + benefits Where the job is based: Hybrid (home-based & with occasional working at Kerv Digital office as and when required and / or a requirement to attend client site when required to meet project needs) Kerv Digital UK Office: UK HQ, Seven House, 18 High Street, Longbridge, B31 2UQ Current Security Clearance or immediate eligibility to achieve Security Clearance is required for this role Who we are: Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv Digital, we're not just another tech company. We re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevSecOps, Data experiences, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients driving extreme value! With our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we're a proud member of the Kerv Group - a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders. People come first always we are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture. Not just words on paper, we wear our "Great Place to Work" certifications from the UK and India like badges of honour. Dive into an ocean of opportunities in an atmosphere that celebrates collaboration. Sharpen your prowess with a global multi-discipline team and be guided by the industry's most forward-thinking architects. Who we are looking for: You are passionate about quality and achieving great outcomes for our customers. Working with our UK & India based teams, you will develop project test plans and strategies tailored to project and client requirements and processes, ensure they are executed to the highest quality, plan and support test phases, and quality assure the output of multiple test and delivery teams. You are someone who is an authority on testing - being able to talk broadly and in detail about all types of testing types, test phases, test techniques or tooling, knowing when to apply them, how and for what purpose in the context of a specific project. You ll be able to speak to colleagues and clients to educate or allow them to participate in or support QA activities and team members and to gain approvals of strategies and approaches where required. You thrive working as part of a collaborative team, are proactive in nature and embrace getting involved in the hands-on testing activities as and when required Main Duties and Expectations: Manage a project team of testers of mixed levels of experience, from junior to lead, who are manual and automation testers, some of whom may also have specialisms in non-functional testing as well Able to handle a medium-large sized project without the direct involvement of a more senior member of the QA team. Work with Kerv Digital Delivery Managers and other team members, as well as client stakeholders and team members in project management, test managers, or independent assurance teams Providing a positive input into discovery workshops from a test and test planning perspective, working to set up projects and programmes for success and to enable the identification and documentation of a test strategy as the output Lead by example - demonstrate calm and professional leadership. Always acting with integrity and capable of getting hands on in testing activities as and when required to support the team Provide assurance / oversight over multiple concurrent projects when required assessing project and team health, compliance with the test strategy and expected standards of work Line management responsibilities, which involve regular 1:1 touchpoints, performance management and development support and monitoring Supports recruitment activities when required A confident and proven decision maker with a proactive nature towards their work and contributions to projects and company objectives Required Skills & Experience: 10+ years of experience working as a Test Manager or Senior Test Lead ISTQB Foundation as a minimum Solid hands-on testing experience, across functional and non-functional testing, including but not limited to; API, Data Migrations, Accessibility Able to evidence experience of being able to deliver the main duties and responsibilities of the role, as above Extensive experience of planning and carrying out testing activities of all types and levels in a Disciplined Agile / Scrum methodology Experience managing QA activities across multiple projects and workstreams leading, prioritising, escalating, supporting, coaching and mentoring Educating, implementing and enforcing best practice in testing Ability to define and implement Test Strategies and plans assessing the need for functional, non-functional, manual and automated testing Ability to produce test and defect related reporting and an ability to identify the right data to monitor test, defect and quality metrics in order to manage the project, suggest and / or implement change where required Ability to recognise how test and bug management tooling on a project could be configured and adjusted to allow for improved management, ways of working and reporting where required and be familiar with configuring tools such as ADO & JIRA in this way Ability to articulate risk, and provide clear and concise escalation and reporting Excellent stakeholder management at all levels, internally and with clients Ensuring quality standards are met across projects Experience reviewing and continuously improving testing practises and processes Experience of using Azure Dev Ops Test Plan module as the project test and defect management tool Desirable Experience: Experience in Microsoft products such as Dynamics, Power Pages, Power Apps Hands-on Test Automation experience, extending into automation practices and frameworks and not just the ability to create an automated test Hands on experience of API testing Non-functional testing specialisms, such as performance and security Experience in testing of AI or utilisation of AI to improve or make efficient, testing tasks and practices We re also looking for people that fit how we work, which is something like; • happiest working under their own direction, but fully supported when needed • an obvious attention to detail • ability to identify and pick up new processes and software platforms quickly • ability to work effectively with remote and geographically spread teams • ability to work flexibly to deliver on-time to tight timescales • Is able to understand, live and breathe the Kerv Values What we can do for you: We re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees: Real Flexibility we re a family first organisation, and if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want. A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office. Awesome Environment all of our employees will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on, and the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work. Interesting Work these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services to market. Great Benefits all the usual suspects and then some. Some highlights include our choose-your-own tech approach to end-user devices, well stocked cupboards with tasty goodies (we re a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in-house training for tech. you can t get trained on anywhere else and private healthcare. Full disclosure; some benefits can only be provided after probation. Recognition & Growth Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in both the UK and India, our commitment to excellence goes beyond our products and services. Our culture is a testament to the dedicated technologists who work tirelessly to drive our vision forward. Being a part of Kerv Digital means embracing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our teams in the UK and India thrive in an atmosphere that promotes continuous learning and growth Join us at Kerv Digital, where we don t just build ground breaking technology - we build future. Don t take our word for it though, check out our impartial Glass Door reviews More on equality: At Kerv, we re building something special and we re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions togethe r.
05/12/2025
Full time
Test Manager Salary: competitive depending upon experience + benefits Where the job is based: Hybrid (home-based & with occasional working at Kerv Digital office as and when required and / or a requirement to attend client site when required to meet project needs) Kerv Digital UK Office: UK HQ, Seven House, 18 High Street, Longbridge, B31 2UQ Current Security Clearance or immediate eligibility to achieve Security Clearance is required for this role Who we are: Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv Digital, we're not just another tech company. We re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevSecOps, Data experiences, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients driving extreme value! With our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we're a proud member of the Kerv Group - a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders. People come first always we are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture. Not just words on paper, we wear our "Great Place to Work" certifications from the UK and India like badges of honour. Dive into an ocean of opportunities in an atmosphere that celebrates collaboration. Sharpen your prowess with a global multi-discipline team and be guided by the industry's most forward-thinking architects. Who we are looking for: You are passionate about quality and achieving great outcomes for our customers. Working with our UK & India based teams, you will develop project test plans and strategies tailored to project and client requirements and processes, ensure they are executed to the highest quality, plan and support test phases, and quality assure the output of multiple test and delivery teams. You are someone who is an authority on testing - being able to talk broadly and in detail about all types of testing types, test phases, test techniques or tooling, knowing when to apply them, how and for what purpose in the context of a specific project. You ll be able to speak to colleagues and clients to educate or allow them to participate in or support QA activities and team members and to gain approvals of strategies and approaches where required. You thrive working as part of a collaborative team, are proactive in nature and embrace getting involved in the hands-on testing activities as and when required Main Duties and Expectations: Manage a project team of testers of mixed levels of experience, from junior to lead, who are manual and automation testers, some of whom may also have specialisms in non-functional testing as well Able to handle a medium-large sized project without the direct involvement of a more senior member of the QA team. Work with Kerv Digital Delivery Managers and other team members, as well as client stakeholders and team members in project management, test managers, or independent assurance teams Providing a positive input into discovery workshops from a test and test planning perspective, working to set up projects and programmes for success and to enable the identification and documentation of a test strategy as the output Lead by example - demonstrate calm and professional leadership. Always acting with integrity and capable of getting hands on in testing activities as and when required to support the team Provide assurance / oversight over multiple concurrent projects when required assessing project and team health, compliance with the test strategy and expected standards of work Line management responsibilities, which involve regular 1:1 touchpoints, performance management and development support and monitoring Supports recruitment activities when required A confident and proven decision maker with a proactive nature towards their work and contributions to projects and company objectives Required Skills & Experience: 10+ years of experience working as a Test Manager or Senior Test Lead ISTQB Foundation as a minimum Solid hands-on testing experience, across functional and non-functional testing, including but not limited to; API, Data Migrations, Accessibility Able to evidence experience of being able to deliver the main duties and responsibilities of the role, as above Extensive experience of planning and carrying out testing activities of all types and levels in a Disciplined Agile / Scrum methodology Experience managing QA activities across multiple projects and workstreams leading, prioritising, escalating, supporting, coaching and mentoring Educating, implementing and enforcing best practice in testing Ability to define and implement Test Strategies and plans assessing the need for functional, non-functional, manual and automated testing Ability to produce test and defect related reporting and an ability to identify the right data to monitor test, defect and quality metrics in order to manage the project, suggest and / or implement change where required Ability to recognise how test and bug management tooling on a project could be configured and adjusted to allow for improved management, ways of working and reporting where required and be familiar with configuring tools such as ADO & JIRA in this way Ability to articulate risk, and provide clear and concise escalation and reporting Excellent stakeholder management at all levels, internally and with clients Ensuring quality standards are met across projects Experience reviewing and continuously improving testing practises and processes Experience of using Azure Dev Ops Test Plan module as the project test and defect management tool Desirable Experience: Experience in Microsoft products such as Dynamics, Power Pages, Power Apps Hands-on Test Automation experience, extending into automation practices and frameworks and not just the ability to create an automated test Hands on experience of API testing Non-functional testing specialisms, such as performance and security Experience in testing of AI or utilisation of AI to improve or make efficient, testing tasks and practices We re also looking for people that fit how we work, which is something like; • happiest working under their own direction, but fully supported when needed • an obvious attention to detail • ability to identify and pick up new processes and software platforms quickly • ability to work effectively with remote and geographically spread teams • ability to work flexibly to deliver on-time to tight timescales • Is able to understand, live and breathe the Kerv Values What we can do for you: We re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees: Real Flexibility we re a family first organisation, and if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want. A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office. Awesome Environment all of our employees will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on, and the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work. Interesting Work these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services to market. Great Benefits all the usual suspects and then some. Some highlights include our choose-your-own tech approach to end-user devices, well stocked cupboards with tasty goodies (we re a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in-house training for tech. you can t get trained on anywhere else and private healthcare. Full disclosure; some benefits can only be provided after probation. Recognition & Growth Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in both the UK and India, our commitment to excellence goes beyond our products and services. Our culture is a testament to the dedicated technologists who work tirelessly to drive our vision forward. Being a part of Kerv Digital means embracing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our teams in the UK and India thrive in an atmosphere that promotes continuous learning and growth Join us at Kerv Digital, where we don t just build ground breaking technology - we build future. Don t take our word for it though, check out our impartial Glass Door reviews More on equality: At Kerv, we re building something special and we re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions togethe r.
Director of Software Engineering - Defence / Search & Rescue - Up to 85K + Possibility for profit share / share options - LincolnshireWe are looking for a highly motivated Director of Software Engineering or Head of Software Development to join an award winning Defence and Search & Rescue organisation with offices just outside of Lincoln. The key leadership role in guiding the engineering team and ensuring the successful delivery of software products. The technical team is expanding with recent additions across the group including Lead Engineers, Software Developers and Testers. The position could suit an experience CTO/ Director or an individual looking to make the move from Software Development Manager, Head of Software or similar.This role is responsible for driving the technical direction, team growth, and execution of software initiatives that support our business goals. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. We are ideally looking for someone who can primarily be office based, with flexibility for home working when required.Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of software engineering leads, developers, and technical staff. Define team structure, hire top talent, and drive professional growth and development. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. Define and execute a forward-looking software architecture and technology strategy. Guide design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. Oversee technical quality through code reviews, testing standards, and documentation. Own end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Set engineering OKRs, monitor progress, and continuously improve delivery processes. Partner closely with Product, Design, QA, Operations, and Business stakeholders. Translate business requirements into technical solutions and resource plans. Serve as the technical voice in executive discussions and strategic planning. Ensure all systems and software meet internal standards and external compliance requirements. Oversee incident response, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery plans.As a visionary and strategic technology leader, the Director of Software Engineering is responsible for shaping and executing the software development strategy that drives business growth and innovation. With a deep understanding of scalable architecture, modern engineering practices, and agile delivery, this role ensures the successful development, deployment, and maintenance of high-quality software products. The director leads by example, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.Due to the nature of the position it's required for the Director of Software Engineering to be a UK National for government security vetting. This includes a minimum of 5 years consecutive UK residency.We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Director of Software Engineering position or contact George Harvey at ITSS Recruitment for further information.
05/12/2025
Full time
Director of Software Engineering - Defence / Search & Rescue - Up to 85K + Possibility for profit share / share options - LincolnshireWe are looking for a highly motivated Director of Software Engineering or Head of Software Development to join an award winning Defence and Search & Rescue organisation with offices just outside of Lincoln. The key leadership role in guiding the engineering team and ensuring the successful delivery of software products. The technical team is expanding with recent additions across the group including Lead Engineers, Software Developers and Testers. The position could suit an experience CTO/ Director or an individual looking to make the move from Software Development Manager, Head of Software or similar.This role is responsible for driving the technical direction, team growth, and execution of software initiatives that support our business goals. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. We are ideally looking for someone who can primarily be office based, with flexibility for home working when required.Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of software engineering leads, developers, and technical staff. Define team structure, hire top talent, and drive professional growth and development. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. Define and execute a forward-looking software architecture and technology strategy. Guide design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. Oversee technical quality through code reviews, testing standards, and documentation. Own end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Set engineering OKRs, monitor progress, and continuously improve delivery processes. Partner closely with Product, Design, QA, Operations, and Business stakeholders. Translate business requirements into technical solutions and resource plans. Serve as the technical voice in executive discussions and strategic planning. Ensure all systems and software meet internal standards and external compliance requirements. Oversee incident response, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery plans.As a visionary and strategic technology leader, the Director of Software Engineering is responsible for shaping and executing the software development strategy that drives business growth and innovation. With a deep understanding of scalable architecture, modern engineering practices, and agile delivery, this role ensures the successful development, deployment, and maintenance of high-quality software products. The director leads by example, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.Due to the nature of the position it's required for the Director of Software Engineering to be a UK National for government security vetting. This includes a minimum of 5 years consecutive UK residency.We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Director of Software Engineering position or contact George Harvey at ITSS Recruitment for further information.
Role: Automation Tester Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £43,000 28.9% Pension The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a Automation Tester to to design, implement, and maintain automated UI and API tests supporting continuous deployment. You'll collaborate across disciplines to ensure high-quality, user-focused digital services. Key Responsibilities: Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites aligned with acceptance criteria. Design and maintain scalable, reusable solutions using DevOps best practices. Collaborate with developers to ensure effective test coverage and code quality. Identify and communicate defects, risks, and improvement opportunities. Contribute to process optimisation through proactive investigation and innovation. Mentor team members in test automation and best practices. Support implementation of toolkits and APIs for integration, performance, and scalability. Essential Experience: Proven experience delivering technical solutions in Agile/Scrum environments. Understanding of DevOps principles and continuous delivery pipelines. Technical Skills: Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, SpecFlow, and RestSharp. Experience with at least one mainstream development language. Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services. Ability to write and optimise SQL queries. Think this one's for you If you think this Automation Tester opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
05/12/2025
Full time
Role: Automation Tester Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £43,000 28.9% Pension The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a Automation Tester to to design, implement, and maintain automated UI and API tests supporting continuous deployment. You'll collaborate across disciplines to ensure high-quality, user-focused digital services. Key Responsibilities: Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites aligned with acceptance criteria. Design and maintain scalable, reusable solutions using DevOps best practices. Collaborate with developers to ensure effective test coverage and code quality. Identify and communicate defects, risks, and improvement opportunities. Contribute to process optimisation through proactive investigation and innovation. Mentor team members in test automation and best practices. Support implementation of toolkits and APIs for integration, performance, and scalability. Essential Experience: Proven experience delivering technical solutions in Agile/Scrum environments. Understanding of DevOps principles and continuous delivery pipelines. Technical Skills: Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, SpecFlow, and RestSharp. Experience with at least one mainstream development language. Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services. Ability to write and optimise SQL queries. Think this one's for you If you think this Automation Tester opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
Job Title: Data & Systems Analyst Location: Oxfordshire Job Type: Permanent Annual: £37,020 - £43,227 + excellent benefits Hybrid Working: 2/3 days per week on-site Are you a data enthusiast with a keen eye for detail? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your analytical skills can make a significant impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Benefits 5 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (rising annually after 2 years' service) Additional 30 minutes time worked during the week to accrue additional leave, which can be used for period between Christmas and New Year Generous pension scheme (20.7% employer contribution). For this position this means the employer contribution will be a minimum of £7,663 per year) Flexi-time working scheme Bonus scheme - dependent on organisational performance, up to a maximum of 7% of salary Exclusive discounts & rewards Free parking on site Enhanced family friendly and wellbeing policies Cycle to Work scheme About the Role: As a Data & Systems Analyst, you will be at the forefront of managing integrated data and testing for business systems. You will collaborate with a talented multi-disciplinary team to ensure that our systems run smoothly and efficiently, aligning with our strategic goals. Key Responsibilities: Data Assurance Leadership: Act as the primary contact for all data assurance issues, ensuring accuracy and compliance across business systems. Testing Coordination: Support and coordinate end-to-end testing across the BPSS suite, working with system managers and testers to manage interdependencies and resolve defects. Audit Management: Lead audit requirements, liaising with workstream leads to meet deadlines and compliance standards. Project & Upgrade Support: Serve as Subject Matter Expert for system upgrades, integrations, and future projects, providing technical insight and guidance. Change Management: Assist the Development Manager with system changes and new integrations to maintain operational efficiency. Issue Tracking: Manage and progress assigned Jira tickets, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication. Knowledge & Documentation: Produce and maintain Knowledge Articles to support user queries and training. User Access Control: Oversee user access updates and maintenance across Oracle and related systems, ensuring security and compliance. What We're Looking For: System Implementation Experience: Proven track record in implementing or supporting system upgrades and integrations. Technical Expertise: Proficiency with ERP systems and data tools, including Power BI, Apex, Oracle Cloud Reporting, or similar platforms. Advanced Excel Skills: Strong spreadsheet capabilities combined with excellent document writing skills. Communication & Influence: Ability to collaborate effectively, with strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Organisational Strength: Skilled at prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Analytical Mindset: Experience in researching, analyzing, and interpreting data sets, presenting findings clearly and concisely. Detail-Oriented Listening: Strong ability to capture and record information accurately. Independent Working: A proactive, mature approach with the capability to work unsupervised. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration. Work in a supportive environment where your contributions make a difference. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development. Apply Now! Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact. Submit your application today! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
04/12/2025
Full time
Job Title: Data & Systems Analyst Location: Oxfordshire Job Type: Permanent Annual: £37,020 - £43,227 + excellent benefits Hybrid Working: 2/3 days per week on-site Are you a data enthusiast with a keen eye for detail? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your analytical skills can make a significant impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Benefits 5 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (rising annually after 2 years' service) Additional 30 minutes time worked during the week to accrue additional leave, which can be used for period between Christmas and New Year Generous pension scheme (20.7% employer contribution). For this position this means the employer contribution will be a minimum of £7,663 per year) Flexi-time working scheme Bonus scheme - dependent on organisational performance, up to a maximum of 7% of salary Exclusive discounts & rewards Free parking on site Enhanced family friendly and wellbeing policies Cycle to Work scheme About the Role: As a Data & Systems Analyst, you will be at the forefront of managing integrated data and testing for business systems. You will collaborate with a talented multi-disciplinary team to ensure that our systems run smoothly and efficiently, aligning with our strategic goals. Key Responsibilities: Data Assurance Leadership: Act as the primary contact for all data assurance issues, ensuring accuracy and compliance across business systems. Testing Coordination: Support and coordinate end-to-end testing across the BPSS suite, working with system managers and testers to manage interdependencies and resolve defects. Audit Management: Lead audit requirements, liaising with workstream leads to meet deadlines and compliance standards. Project & Upgrade Support: Serve as Subject Matter Expert for system upgrades, integrations, and future projects, providing technical insight and guidance. Change Management: Assist the Development Manager with system changes and new integrations to maintain operational efficiency. Issue Tracking: Manage and progress assigned Jira tickets, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication. Knowledge & Documentation: Produce and maintain Knowledge Articles to support user queries and training. User Access Control: Oversee user access updates and maintenance across Oracle and related systems, ensuring security and compliance. What We're Looking For: System Implementation Experience: Proven track record in implementing or supporting system upgrades and integrations. Technical Expertise: Proficiency with ERP systems and data tools, including Power BI, Apex, Oracle Cloud Reporting, or similar platforms. Advanced Excel Skills: Strong spreadsheet capabilities combined with excellent document writing skills. Communication & Influence: Ability to collaborate effectively, with strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Organisational Strength: Skilled at prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Analytical Mindset: Experience in researching, analyzing, and interpreting data sets, presenting findings clearly and concisely. Detail-Oriented Listening: Strong ability to capture and record information accurately. Independent Working: A proactive, mature approach with the capability to work unsupervised. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration. Work in a supportive environment where your contributions make a difference. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development. Apply Now! Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact. Submit your application today! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Quality Assurance Tester - Stockport - £30k-35k (DOE) We're looking for a QA Tester with 2-3 years of hands-on testing experience to join a well-established software business based in Cheadle Hulme. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, a patient and methodical approach, and a genuine passion for improving software quality and user experience. You'll be joining a supportive team that values continuous development. As part of the role, you'll have access to fully funded training courses and certifications to help you grow your career and expand your skills. What We're Looking For Minimum 2-3 years' experience in software testing Strong attention to detail and accuracy Clear written and verbal communication Methodical, patient approach to problem-solving Eagerness to learn, develop, and advance within QA What You'll Be Doing Apply established QA methodologies across our product suite Perform functional, regression, and performance testing Plan, script, and execute test cases Identify, report, and track bugs Benefits Hybrid working , with Fridays from home Flexible start and finish times Comprehensive training support, including funded certifications (e.g., ISTQB) 20 days' holiday, increasing annually up to 25 days Free on-site parking Team outings and regular social events Supportive, collaborative environment committed to long-term career growth We're looking for motivated self-starters who enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and taking pride in delivering quality. If you're excited about joining a friendly, close-knit team and contributing to a product that makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Oscar Associates (UK) 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 Oscar website.
04/12/2025
Full time
Quality Assurance Tester - Stockport - £30k-35k (DOE) We're looking for a QA Tester with 2-3 years of hands-on testing experience to join a well-established software business based in Cheadle Hulme. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, a patient and methodical approach, and a genuine passion for improving software quality and user experience. You'll be joining a supportive team that values continuous development. As part of the role, you'll have access to fully funded training courses and certifications to help you grow your career and expand your skills. What We're Looking For Minimum 2-3 years' experience in software testing Strong attention to detail and accuracy Clear written and verbal communication Methodical, patient approach to problem-solving Eagerness to learn, develop, and advance within QA What You'll Be Doing Apply established QA methodologies across our product suite Perform functional, regression, and performance testing Plan, script, and execute test cases Identify, report, and track bugs Benefits Hybrid working , with Fridays from home Flexible start and finish times Comprehensive training support, including funded certifications (e.g., ISTQB) 20 days' holiday, increasing annually up to 25 days Free on-site parking Team outings and regular social events Supportive, collaborative environment committed to long-term career growth We're looking for motivated self-starters who enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and taking pride in delivering quality. If you're excited about joining a friendly, close-knit team and contributing to a product that makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Oscar Associates (UK) 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 Oscar website.
Role: Software Tester Location: Meriden, CoventrySalary: £25,000 - £30,000 The Opportunity Network IT are currently recruiting for a Software Tester with commercial experience-either through a previous role, industrial placement, or graduate scheme-to join a growing development team near Coventry.In this role, you'll build on your foundation in software testing to support the delivery of reliable, high-quality software products. You'll be involved in the full testing lifecycle, including test case design, bug reporting, regression testing, and contributing to team discussions about quality and improvements.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who's taken their first steps in testing and now wants to be part of a collaborative Agile team where they can continue to develop technically while gaining exposure to modern testing practices and tools. This role will require you to be on-site in Meriden, Coventry full-time (Monday to Friday). Please only apply to this role if this is something you can commit to. Key Responsibilities Design and execute test cases based on user stories and acceptance criteria Document and report bugs, helping to troubleshoot issues with developers Contribute to functional, regression, and exploratory testing activities Support software releases by validating features and identifying risks early Assist in reviewing requirements and identifying test scenarios Maintain clear and detailed test documentation What You'll Bring A degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or a related field At least 12 months of experience in a software testing or QA role (including placements). Understanding of testing principles and software development lifecycles Strong attention to detail with a structured and analytical approach Ability to work collaboratively in Agile or fast-paced delivery environments Familiarity with test management or bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail) Desirable Experience running manual tests across desktop or web applications Exposure to SQL or basic database validation Awareness of automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright Interest in performance or non-functional testing A proactive approach to learning and improving testing practices
04/12/2025
Full time
Role: Software Tester Location: Meriden, CoventrySalary: £25,000 - £30,000 The Opportunity Network IT are currently recruiting for a Software Tester with commercial experience-either through a previous role, industrial placement, or graduate scheme-to join a growing development team near Coventry.In this role, you'll build on your foundation in software testing to support the delivery of reliable, high-quality software products. You'll be involved in the full testing lifecycle, including test case design, bug reporting, regression testing, and contributing to team discussions about quality and improvements.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who's taken their first steps in testing and now wants to be part of a collaborative Agile team where they can continue to develop technically while gaining exposure to modern testing practices and tools. This role will require you to be on-site in Meriden, Coventry full-time (Monday to Friday). Please only apply to this role if this is something you can commit to. Key Responsibilities Design and execute test cases based on user stories and acceptance criteria Document and report bugs, helping to troubleshoot issues with developers Contribute to functional, regression, and exploratory testing activities Support software releases by validating features and identifying risks early Assist in reviewing requirements and identifying test scenarios Maintain clear and detailed test documentation What You'll Bring A degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or a related field At least 12 months of experience in a software testing or QA role (including placements). Understanding of testing principles and software development lifecycles Strong attention to detail with a structured and analytical approach Ability to work collaboratively in Agile or fast-paced delivery environments Familiarity with test management or bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail) Desirable Experience running manual tests across desktop or web applications Exposure to SQL or basic database validation Awareness of automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright Interest in performance or non-functional testing A proactive approach to learning and improving testing practices
Senior Front-End/UX Developer - National Security - eDV Cleared Role: Senior Front-End/UX Developer Location: Gloucester Security Clearance: Enhanced DV Clearance Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 About the Role We're looking for an experienced Front-End Engineer with strong UX capability to join a secure delivery team building user-centric digital services for high-priority government programmes. You'll shape and deliver intuitive, accessible, and performant interfaces that support mission-critical operations in sensitive environments. Working closely with researchers, product teams, and technical specialists, you'll take responsibility for designing, prototyping, and implementing front-end solutions that balance usability, accessibility, security, and performance constraints. You'll be involved across the full lifecycle - from early discovery and iterative design through to engineering, testing, and optimisation within secure cloud and on-premise environments. What You'll Do Plan and conduct user-centred design activities including sketching, wireframes, prototypes, journey mapping, and feedback loops. Translate research findings into clean, intuitive UI designs aligned to government or project-specific UX guidelines. Create and maintain component libraries, design systems, and reusable front-end patterns. Build high-quality front-end applications using modern frameworks (React / Angular / Vue) with TypeScript or JavaScript. Implement responsive, accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA) and high-performance interfaces suitable for restricted or low-bandwidth environments. Integrate UIs with backend APIs, microservices, and real-time data sources. Optimise front-end applications for speed, accessibility, and security-hardening requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary Agile teams, contributing to ceremonies, peer reviews, and backlog refinement. Work closely with developers, testers, user researchers, and architects to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery. About You We're particularly keen to speak with Developers who can blend strong engineering skills with a solid understanding of UX principles: Significant experience building modern front-end applications using React, Angular, or Vue. Strong capability with HTML5, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and responsive design. Demonstrable UX experience: wireframing, prototyping, user flows, interaction design, and usability. Confident applying accessibility and inclusive design standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA). Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and handling JSON-based data exchanges. Familiarity with Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) and collaborative engineering practices. Understanding of Secure by Design principles and delivering solutions within regulated or sensitive environments. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, current eDV Clearance is essential . Unfortunately, applicants without active eDV clearance cannot be considered.
04/12/2025
Full time
Senior Front-End/UX Developer - National Security - eDV Cleared Role: Senior Front-End/UX Developer Location: Gloucester Security Clearance: Enhanced DV Clearance Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 About the Role We're looking for an experienced Front-End Engineer with strong UX capability to join a secure delivery team building user-centric digital services for high-priority government programmes. You'll shape and deliver intuitive, accessible, and performant interfaces that support mission-critical operations in sensitive environments. Working closely with researchers, product teams, and technical specialists, you'll take responsibility for designing, prototyping, and implementing front-end solutions that balance usability, accessibility, security, and performance constraints. You'll be involved across the full lifecycle - from early discovery and iterative design through to engineering, testing, and optimisation within secure cloud and on-premise environments. What You'll Do Plan and conduct user-centred design activities including sketching, wireframes, prototypes, journey mapping, and feedback loops. Translate research findings into clean, intuitive UI designs aligned to government or project-specific UX guidelines. Create and maintain component libraries, design systems, and reusable front-end patterns. Build high-quality front-end applications using modern frameworks (React / Angular / Vue) with TypeScript or JavaScript. Implement responsive, accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA) and high-performance interfaces suitable for restricted or low-bandwidth environments. Integrate UIs with backend APIs, microservices, and real-time data sources. Optimise front-end applications for speed, accessibility, and security-hardening requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary Agile teams, contributing to ceremonies, peer reviews, and backlog refinement. Work closely with developers, testers, user researchers, and architects to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery. About You We're particularly keen to speak with Developers who can blend strong engineering skills with a solid understanding of UX principles: Significant experience building modern front-end applications using React, Angular, or Vue. Strong capability with HTML5, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and responsive design. Demonstrable UX experience: wireframing, prototyping, user flows, interaction design, and usability. Confident applying accessibility and inclusive design standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA). Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and handling JSON-based data exchanges. Familiarity with Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) and collaborative engineering practices. Understanding of Secure by Design principles and delivering solutions within regulated or sensitive environments. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, current eDV Clearance is essential . Unfortunately, applicants without active eDV clearance cannot be considered.
Are you detail-driven and passionate about delivering quality? We're looking for an experienced Manual Tester to join an existing team for a tech-focused business in Newcastle. What You'll Do Collaborate with Developers, and QA colleagues to ensure requirements are clear, testable, and delivered to a high standard. Carry out functional, regression, smoke, exploratory, and acceptance testing across web and mobile platforms. Test on multiple devices, browsers, and operating systems to guarantee consistency and compatibility. Create and maintain manual test cases. Document detailed and reproducible bug reports , working closely with developers to resolve issues quickly. Contribute to test plans, release notes, and QA documentation , supporting smooth delivery cycles. Assist in meeting performance, security, and accessibility compliance requirements. Help improve test coverage, metrics, and QA processes across the team. What We're Looking For Solid experience in manual testing for software applications. ideal candidates will have experience in cross browser and mobile application testing. Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce clear documentation. Collaborative approach and strong communication skills. Why Join Us? Flexible working (3 days per week at home). 2 days in Newcastle office. Competitive salary up to £50,000 Work on exciting projects with a supportive team.
04/12/2025
Full time
Are you detail-driven and passionate about delivering quality? We're looking for an experienced Manual Tester to join an existing team for a tech-focused business in Newcastle. What You'll Do Collaborate with Developers, and QA colleagues to ensure requirements are clear, testable, and delivered to a high standard. Carry out functional, regression, smoke, exploratory, and acceptance testing across web and mobile platforms. Test on multiple devices, browsers, and operating systems to guarantee consistency and compatibility. Create and maintain manual test cases. Document detailed and reproducible bug reports , working closely with developers to resolve issues quickly. Contribute to test plans, release notes, and QA documentation , supporting smooth delivery cycles. Assist in meeting performance, security, and accessibility compliance requirements. Help improve test coverage, metrics, and QA processes across the team. What We're Looking For Solid experience in manual testing for software applications. ideal candidates will have experience in cross browser and mobile application testing. Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce clear documentation. Collaborative approach and strong communication skills. Why Join Us? Flexible working (3 days per week at home). 2 days in Newcastle office. Competitive salary up to £50,000 Work on exciting projects with a supportive team.
A fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Applications Developer to join an industry-leading software company in Leicestershire. This is an ideal role for someone with strong commercial experience in Android development or a recent graduate with relevant academic projects who is looking to further their career within a supportive and well-established engineering team. The company offers excellent training, ongoing development, and long-term prospects. Location: 2 days a week in their office in Leicestershire, with transport links from Leicester, Rugby and Market Harborough Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 plus benefits Requirements for Mobile Application Developer Strong commercial experience designing, developing, deploying and supporting mobile applications for Android devicesOR a strong academic portfolio (final-year project, dissertation, or personal projects) for graduate applicants Experience using Android Studio with Java or Kotlin, including relevant frameworks and JNI Experience using Objective-C or Swift with Xcode Experience designing for accessibility Exposure to Mobile Device Management integrations Experience using automated mobile testing tools such as Appium Experience managing releases on the Google Play Store and/or Apple AppStore Fantastic communication skills Degree educated in a Computer Science-related subject such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Software Engineering or similar Beneficial Experience Experience using C++ for cross-platform mobile libraries Experience designing, developing, deploying and supporting mobile applications for iOS devices Responsibilities for Mobile Application Developer Develop and maintain high-quality mobile applications Work closely with developers, testers, and product management teams Contribute to both the technical direction and wider business needs of the product Identify risks and create clear action plans Investigate issues and implement effective solutions Contribute to software design discussions Work to agreed deadlines and uphold a consistently high standard of work What the Role Offers The chance to join a leading software company with an excellent history of training and developing technical staff Clear career progression opportunities Great training, remuneration and benefits package Applications for Mobile Application Developer If you would like to apply for this Mobile Application Developer role, please send an up-to-date CV via the relevant link, ensuring your academic achievements and any online repositories are included. We welcome applications from exceptional graduates, particularly those who can demonstrate strong academic performance or relevant project work. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by emailing . If this email address has been removed by the job board, full contact details are available on our website.
04/12/2025
Full time
A fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Applications Developer to join an industry-leading software company in Leicestershire. This is an ideal role for someone with strong commercial experience in Android development or a recent graduate with relevant academic projects who is looking to further their career within a supportive and well-established engineering team. The company offers excellent training, ongoing development, and long-term prospects. Location: 2 days a week in their office in Leicestershire, with transport links from Leicester, Rugby and Market Harborough Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 plus benefits Requirements for Mobile Application Developer Strong commercial experience designing, developing, deploying and supporting mobile applications for Android devicesOR a strong academic portfolio (final-year project, dissertation, or personal projects) for graduate applicants Experience using Android Studio with Java or Kotlin, including relevant frameworks and JNI Experience using Objective-C or Swift with Xcode Experience designing for accessibility Exposure to Mobile Device Management integrations Experience using automated mobile testing tools such as Appium Experience managing releases on the Google Play Store and/or Apple AppStore Fantastic communication skills Degree educated in a Computer Science-related subject such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Software Engineering or similar Beneficial Experience Experience using C++ for cross-platform mobile libraries Experience designing, developing, deploying and supporting mobile applications for iOS devices Responsibilities for Mobile Application Developer Develop and maintain high-quality mobile applications Work closely with developers, testers, and product management teams Contribute to both the technical direction and wider business needs of the product Identify risks and create clear action plans Investigate issues and implement effective solutions Contribute to software design discussions Work to agreed deadlines and uphold a consistently high standard of work What the Role Offers The chance to join a leading software company with an excellent history of training and developing technical staff Clear career progression opportunities Great training, remuneration and benefits package Applications for Mobile Application Developer If you would like to apply for this Mobile Application Developer role, please send an up-to-date CV via the relevant link, ensuring your academic achievements and any online repositories are included. We welcome applications from exceptional graduates, particularly those who can demonstrate strong academic performance or relevant project work. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by emailing . If this email address has been removed by the job board, full contact details are available on our website.
Manual Tester Somerset Permanent Hybrid Working Our client are looking to onboard a Manual Software Tester into their team on a permanent basis, you'll be involved in the planning, designing, and execution of manual testing to validate system functionality, reliability, and performance. Experience Required: Strong experience testing Web, Mobile, and Desktop applications Experience with API testing and using bug tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps) Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban Ability to analyse requirements, write test cases, and carry out regression testing Experience working with relational databases and a good understanding of SQL ISTQB Foundation Certificate Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
04/12/2025
Full time
Manual Tester Somerset Permanent Hybrid Working Our client are looking to onboard a Manual Software Tester into their team on a permanent basis, you'll be involved in the planning, designing, and execution of manual testing to validate system functionality, reliability, and performance. Experience Required: Strong experience testing Web, Mobile, and Desktop applications Experience with API testing and using bug tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps) Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban Ability to analyse requirements, write test cases, and carry out regression testing Experience working with relational databases and a good understanding of SQL ISTQB Foundation Certificate Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Vehicle Warranty Business Development Manager Location: Grays Salary: £25k basic + Uncapped Commission OTE 55K plus + Company Car Working Hours: Monday Saturday 9am 6pm Alternate Sundays (Set day off in the week) About Us We are a fast-growing automotive solutions company dedicated to providing high-quality vehicle warranty products to dealerships, dealer groups, and automotive partners across the UK. As we expand our footprint, we are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our team and help drive growth in the vehicle warranty sector. The Role As a Vehicle Warranty Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strong relationships with dealerships, and presenting tailored warranty solutions that support customer retention and revenue growth. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to drive warranty product growth. Prospect, approach, and secure new dealership partners. Build long-term relationships with automotive retailers, dealer groups, and independent traders. Deliver engaging product presentations and sales pitches to prospective clients. Negotiate commercial terms and close new business deals. Maintain a clear understanding of market trends, competitor offerings, and industry developments. Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing support for clients. Prepare regular activity reports, forecasts, and performance updates. About You Proven experience in automotive warranty, F&I, or automotive B2B sales. Strong network within the dealer landscape is highly desirable. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working independently. Ability to present confidently and influence decision-makers. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel. What We Offer Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission Company car Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking automotive business How to Apply If youre a motivated sales professional with a passion for the automotive sector and the drive to succeed, wed love to hear from you. Consultant Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment MDLOJ Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter. Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments JBRP1_UKTJ
04/12/2025
Full time
Vehicle Warranty Business Development Manager Location: Grays Salary: £25k basic + Uncapped Commission OTE 55K plus + Company Car Working Hours: Monday Saturday 9am 6pm Alternate Sundays (Set day off in the week) About Us We are a fast-growing automotive solutions company dedicated to providing high-quality vehicle warranty products to dealerships, dealer groups, and automotive partners across the UK. As we expand our footprint, we are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our team and help drive growth in the vehicle warranty sector. The Role As a Vehicle Warranty Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strong relationships with dealerships, and presenting tailored warranty solutions that support customer retention and revenue growth. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to drive warranty product growth. Prospect, approach, and secure new dealership partners. Build long-term relationships with automotive retailers, dealer groups, and independent traders. Deliver engaging product presentations and sales pitches to prospective clients. Negotiate commercial terms and close new business deals. Maintain a clear understanding of market trends, competitor offerings, and industry developments. Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing support for clients. Prepare regular activity reports, forecasts, and performance updates. About You Proven experience in automotive warranty, F&I, or automotive B2B sales. Strong network within the dealer landscape is highly desirable. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working independently. Ability to present confidently and influence decision-makers. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel. What We Offer Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission Company car Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking automotive business How to Apply If youre a motivated sales professional with a passion for the automotive sector and the drive to succeed, wed love to hear from you. Consultant Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment MDLOJ Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter. Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments JBRP1_UKTJ
Software Engineer Position Description We require an experienced Software Engineer to support delivery and integration activities within an enterprise-scale software environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software components, ensuring quality, performance, and security across multiple systems. The role will involve collaboration with architects, testers, and infrastructure engineers to deliver robust, production-ready solutions. Your future duties and responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain software components in accordance with defined architectural and security standards. • Collaborate with solution architects and system integrators to ensure interoperability between systems. • Develop clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices. • Support testing activities, including performance benchmarking, load testing, and issue resolution. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across applications, APIs, and environments. • Contribute to code reviews, version control, and CI/CD processes. • Support configuration management, environment setup, and documentation of changes. • Ensure all deliverables meet performance, scalability, and compliance requirements. • Work collaboratively across technical and delivery teams to ensure timely and quality outcomes. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
04/12/2025
Full time
Software Engineer Position Description We require an experienced Software Engineer to support delivery and integration activities within an enterprise-scale software environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software components, ensuring quality, performance, and security across multiple systems. The role will involve collaboration with architects, testers, and infrastructure engineers to deliver robust, production-ready solutions. Your future duties and responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain software components in accordance with defined architectural and security standards. • Collaborate with solution architects and system integrators to ensure interoperability between systems. • Develop clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices. • Support testing activities, including performance benchmarking, load testing, and issue resolution. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across applications, APIs, and environments. • Contribute to code reviews, version control, and CI/CD processes. • Support configuration management, environment setup, and documentation of changes. • Ensure all deliverables meet performance, scalability, and compliance requirements. • Work collaboratively across technical and delivery teams to ensure timely and quality outcomes. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Software Engineer - Front-end Position Description At CGI, you will help shape a critical transformation within one of our UK Government clients by contributing to the delivery of a modern, user-centred replacement for a legacy national application. As a Front-End Developer, you will play a key role in building scalable, accessible and intuitive digital services that make a tangible difference for citizens and justice professionals. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll influence solution design, build high-quality interfaces and support an iterative rollout that drives lasting value. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where you can take ownership of your craft, explore new ideas and thrive with the support of an experienced UK-wide community. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will develop high-quality front-end components for a major Uk Government transformation programme, working within an agile team progressing the solution from Discovery outputs into live delivery. You will build intuitive, accessible interfaces aligned to the Government Design Standards (DDS) and contribute directly to user-centred design, technical development and iterative releases. You will collaborate daily with designers, architects, developers and testers, shaping technical decisions and ensuring the front end supports a robust, scalable and maintainable solution. You will have opportunities to share ideas, refine approaches and contribute to a strong engineering culture that values ownership, creativity and collaboration. Key responsibilities include: • Develop & Deliver: Build scalable Angular applications that align with GDS standards. • Collaborate & Refine: Work closely with UX, service design and back-end engineering teams. • Test & Assure: Support component testing, accessibility checks and quality assurance activities. • Innovate & Improve: Contribute ideas that enhance usability, performance and maintainability. • Support & Share: Participate in team ceremonies and help drive engineering best practice. Required qualifications to be successful in this role You should bring strong experience developing large-scale front-end applications using Angular, with solid understanding of modern JavaScript/TypeScript, web accessibility and design system implementation. Experience delivering services to GDS standards is highly beneficial. Essential qualifications: • Strong Angular development experience on complex applications • Proficiency in TypeScript, HTML, CSS and responsive UI development • Experience applying the Government Design System and accessibility principles • Understanding of agile delivery and iterative development • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable code Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
04/12/2025
Full time
Software Engineer - Front-end Position Description At CGI, you will help shape a critical transformation within one of our UK Government clients by contributing to the delivery of a modern, user-centred replacement for a legacy national application. As a Front-End Developer, you will play a key role in building scalable, accessible and intuitive digital services that make a tangible difference for citizens and justice professionals. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll influence solution design, build high-quality interfaces and support an iterative rollout that drives lasting value. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where you can take ownership of your craft, explore new ideas and thrive with the support of an experienced UK-wide community. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will develop high-quality front-end components for a major Uk Government transformation programme, working within an agile team progressing the solution from Discovery outputs into live delivery. You will build intuitive, accessible interfaces aligned to the Government Design Standards (DDS) and contribute directly to user-centred design, technical development and iterative releases. You will collaborate daily with designers, architects, developers and testers, shaping technical decisions and ensuring the front end supports a robust, scalable and maintainable solution. You will have opportunities to share ideas, refine approaches and contribute to a strong engineering culture that values ownership, creativity and collaboration. Key responsibilities include: • Develop & Deliver: Build scalable Angular applications that align with GDS standards. • Collaborate & Refine: Work closely with UX, service design and back-end engineering teams. • Test & Assure: Support component testing, accessibility checks and quality assurance activities. • Innovate & Improve: Contribute ideas that enhance usability, performance and maintainability. • Support & Share: Participate in team ceremonies and help drive engineering best practice. Required qualifications to be successful in this role You should bring strong experience developing large-scale front-end applications using Angular, with solid understanding of modern JavaScript/TypeScript, web accessibility and design system implementation. Experience delivering services to GDS standards is highly beneficial. Essential qualifications: • Strong Angular development experience on complex applications • Proficiency in TypeScript, HTML, CSS and responsive UI development • Experience applying the Government Design System and accessibility principles • Understanding of agile delivery and iterative development • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable code Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Application Operations Engineer Pay up to £39,621 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and a truly great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We have an exciting opportunity to join our community of experts at DWP Digital as an Application Operations Engineer within our Centralised Application Support Services (CASS) that spans DWP Digital. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year, to support millions of daily users. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions, positively changing how government work. We design, build, and run digital public services, making them simpler and faster for everyone. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Previous experience providing the technical application support of services during major incidents including the understanding and exposure of the ITIL Service Management Framework. User Focus - Evidence of successfully communicating complex technical information to stakeholders whilst influencing their decision making. Continual Improvement - Evidence of proactively seeking and implementing improvement initiatives from a technical and process angle. Service Focus - Evidence of collaborating with other technical teams to provide a quality service. You and your role We're looking for Application Operations Engineers to help keep our applications running smoothly and make them even better. You'll work with a mix of technologies, from Linux and Windows servers to databases, cloud platforms and third-party software. Every day is different, you might be troubleshooting issues, deploying changes, monitoring performance or improving processes. You'll be part of a collaborative team, sharing knowledge and working closely with developers, architects, testers and other specialists. We use frameworks like ITIL, Agile and Scrum to make sure everything runs efficiently and delivers real value to our users. On the technical side, you'll get hands on experience with managing certificates and key exchanges, diagnosing networking issues and working across both cloud and on-prem environments. You'll also be involved in proactive monitoring, implementing fixes and contributing to continual service improvements to keep our applications secure, stable and high performing. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool or Newcastle whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £39,621 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £10,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
04/12/2025
Full time
Application Operations Engineer Pay up to £39,621 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and a truly great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We have an exciting opportunity to join our community of experts at DWP Digital as an Application Operations Engineer within our Centralised Application Support Services (CASS) that spans DWP Digital. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year, to support millions of daily users. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions, positively changing how government work. We design, build, and run digital public services, making them simpler and faster for everyone. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Previous experience providing the technical application support of services during major incidents including the understanding and exposure of the ITIL Service Management Framework. User Focus - Evidence of successfully communicating complex technical information to stakeholders whilst influencing their decision making. Continual Improvement - Evidence of proactively seeking and implementing improvement initiatives from a technical and process angle. Service Focus - Evidence of collaborating with other technical teams to provide a quality service. You and your role We're looking for Application Operations Engineers to help keep our applications running smoothly and make them even better. You'll work with a mix of technologies, from Linux and Windows servers to databases, cloud platforms and third-party software. Every day is different, you might be troubleshooting issues, deploying changes, monitoring performance or improving processes. You'll be part of a collaborative team, sharing knowledge and working closely with developers, architects, testers and other specialists. We use frameworks like ITIL, Agile and Scrum to make sure everything runs efficiently and delivers real value to our users. On the technical side, you'll get hands on experience with managing certificates and key exchanges, diagnosing networking issues and working across both cloud and on-prem environments. You'll also be involved in proactive monitoring, implementing fixes and contributing to continual service improvements to keep our applications secure, stable and high performing. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool or Newcastle whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £39,621 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £10,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Application Operations Engineer Pay up to £39,621 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and a truly great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We have an exciting opportunity to join our community of experts at DWP Digital as an Application Operations Engineer within our Centralised Application Support Services (CASS) that spans DWP Digital. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year, to support millions of daily users. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions, positively changing how government work. We design, build, and run digital public services, making them simpler and faster for everyone. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Previous experience providing the technical application support of services during major incidents including the understanding and exposure of the ITIL Service Management Framework. User Focus - Evidence of successfully communicating complex technical information to stakeholders whilst influencing their decision making. Continual Improvement - Evidence of proactively seeking and implementing improvement initiatives from a technical and process angle. Service Focus - Evidence of collaborating with other technical teams to provide a quality service. You and your role We're looking for Application Operations Engineers to help keep our applications running smoothly and make them even better. You'll work with a mix of technologies, from Linux and Windows servers to databases, cloud platforms and third-party software. Every day is different, you might be troubleshooting issues, deploying changes, monitoring performance or improving processes. You'll be part of a collaborative team, sharing knowledge and working closely with developers, architects, testers and other specialists. We use frameworks like ITIL, Agile and Scrum to make sure everything runs efficiently and delivers real value to our users. On the technical side, you'll get hands on experience with managing certificates and key exchanges, diagnosing networking issues and working across both cloud and on-prem environments. You'll also be involved in proactive monitoring, implementing fixes and contributing to continual service improvements to keep our applications secure, stable and high performing. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool or Newcastle whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £39,621 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £10,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
04/12/2025
Full time
Application Operations Engineer Pay up to £39,621 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and a truly great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We have an exciting opportunity to join our community of experts at DWP Digital as an Application Operations Engineer within our Centralised Application Support Services (CASS) that spans DWP Digital. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year, to support millions of daily users. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions, positively changing how government work. We design, build, and run digital public services, making them simpler and faster for everyone. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Previous experience providing the technical application support of services during major incidents including the understanding and exposure of the ITIL Service Management Framework. User Focus - Evidence of successfully communicating complex technical information to stakeholders whilst influencing their decision making. Continual Improvement - Evidence of proactively seeking and implementing improvement initiatives from a technical and process angle. Service Focus - Evidence of collaborating with other technical teams to provide a quality service. You and your role We're looking for Application Operations Engineers to help keep our applications running smoothly and make them even better. You'll work with a mix of technologies, from Linux and Windows servers to databases, cloud platforms and third-party software. Every day is different, you might be troubleshooting issues, deploying changes, monitoring performance or improving processes. You'll be part of a collaborative team, sharing knowledge and working closely with developers, architects, testers and other specialists. We use frameworks like ITIL, Agile and Scrum to make sure everything runs efficiently and delivers real value to our users. On the technical side, you'll get hands on experience with managing certificates and key exchanges, diagnosing networking issues and working across both cloud and on-prem environments. You'll also be involved in proactive monitoring, implementing fixes and contributing to continual service improvements to keep our applications secure, stable and high performing. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool or Newcastle whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £39,621 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £10,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Application Operations Engineer Pay up to £39,621 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and a truly great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We have an exciting opportunity to join our community of experts at DWP Digital as an Application Operations Engineer within our Centralised Application Support Services (CASS) that spans DWP Digital. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year, to support millions of daily users. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions, positively changing how government work. We design, build, and run digital public services, making them simpler and faster for everyone. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Previous experience providing the technical application support of services during major incidents including the understanding and exposure of the ITIL Service Management Framework. User Focus - Evidence of successfully communicating complex technical information to stakeholders whilst influencing their decision making. Continual Improvement - Evidence of proactively seeking and implementing improvement initiatives from a technical and process angle. Service Focus - Evidence of collaborating with other technical teams to provide a quality service. You and your role We're looking for Application Operations Engineers to help keep our applications running smoothly and make them even better. You'll work with a mix of technologies, from Linux and Windows servers to databases, cloud platforms and third-party software. Every day is different, you might be troubleshooting issues, deploying changes, monitoring performance or improving processes. You'll be part of a collaborative team, sharing knowledge and working closely with developers, architects, testers and other specialists. We use frameworks like ITIL, Agile and Scrum to make sure everything runs efficiently and delivers real value to our users. On the technical side, you'll get hands on experience with managing certificates and key exchanges, diagnosing networking issues and working across both cloud and on-prem environments. You'll also be involved in proactive monitoring, implementing fixes and contributing to continual service improvements to keep our applications secure, stable and high performing. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool or Newcastle whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £39,621 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £10,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application. JBRP1_UKTJ
03/12/2025
Full time
Application Operations Engineer Pay up to £39,621 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and a truly great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We have an exciting opportunity to join our community of experts at DWP Digital as an Application Operations Engineer within our Centralised Application Support Services (CASS) that spans DWP Digital. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year, to support millions of daily users. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions, positively changing how government work. We design, build, and run digital public services, making them simpler and faster for everyone. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Previous experience providing the technical application support of services during major incidents including the understanding and exposure of the ITIL Service Management Framework. User Focus - Evidence of successfully communicating complex technical information to stakeholders whilst influencing their decision making. Continual Improvement - Evidence of proactively seeking and implementing improvement initiatives from a technical and process angle. Service Focus - Evidence of collaborating with other technical teams to provide a quality service. You and your role We're looking for Application Operations Engineers to help keep our applications running smoothly and make them even better. You'll work with a mix of technologies, from Linux and Windows servers to databases, cloud platforms and third-party software. Every day is different, you might be troubleshooting issues, deploying changes, monitoring performance or improving processes. You'll be part of a collaborative team, sharing knowledge and working closely with developers, architects, testers and other specialists. We use frameworks like ITIL, Agile and Scrum to make sure everything runs efficiently and delivers real value to our users. On the technical side, you'll get hands on experience with managing certificates and key exchanges, diagnosing networking issues and working across both cloud and on-prem environments. You'll also be involved in proactive monitoring, implementing fixes and contributing to continual service improvements to keep our applications secure, stable and high performing. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool or Newcastle whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £39,621 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £10,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application. JBRP1_UKTJ
JOB TITLE: DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin
02/12/2025
Contractor
JOB TITLE: DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin