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Expert computing. Goal-oriented tasks. Endless upskilling. Full Stack Software Engineer £44,000 - 54,000 (+ Benefits) Reports to: Lead Software Engineer Department: Chief Operating Office Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. External closing date: 29 June :55 Internal closing date: 29 June :55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: Telephone interview followed by a technical exercise and one competency-based interview How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. Tech Stack : TypeScript, React, Next.js, AWS Serverless, Node.js, Next.js, SaaS At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. Cancer Research UK is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer with experience in JavaScript/Typescript who can take our digital products to the next level by partnering with our product teams to develop our software packages, high-quality code; ensure best practices, and deliver technical solutions as part of our ambitious Engineering Strategy. In this role, you will be part of a portfolio rotating across a range of change initiatives and products used by Cancer Research UK's Scientific Research & Innovation (R&I) portfolio. As the world's largest independent, non commercial funder of cancer research-and the only organisation covering the full research lifecycle from early discovery to clinical application - R&I brings together scientists, clinicians, Cancer Research Horizons, Therapeutic Innovation, Centre of Drug Development (CDD), and global partners to develop ground-breaking ideas, research, and treatments to bring about a world free from cancer. As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll gain exposure to stakeholders across the charity while collaborating with other Engineers, Product Managers, Testers, Agile Coaches, Architects and Business Analysts to help convert business challenges into technical solutions while continually improving the accessibility, availability, performance, and security of our R&I products (such as our About Cancer website). This is an opportunity for you to gain exposure to a modern tech stack while being part of a diverse Technology team that offers a range of development and progression opportunities, as well as the autonomy to deliver your own projects across a range of products. If you want to use your technical skills to deliver purpose-driven solutions, we would love you to join our mission. What will I be doing? Developing software packages and solutions within our Scientific Research & Innovation (R&I) portfolio. Applying lean and Agile principles to develop high-quality code that has minimal bugs, adheres to Cancer Research UK standards, and is highly supportable. Working either independently or in collaboration with Solution Architects to design new solutions and maintain, implement, and improve SaaS solutions in line with the Software Engineering strategy. Autonomously delivering backlog items for an existing product. Collaborating with the R&I product team (e.g., Product Managers, Service Designers, UX Designers, Business Analysts, etc.) to identify user needs, discuss capabilities and iteratively design solutions. Contributing to the Software Engineering capability team to share good practices, develop standards, patterns, automation & tools, and reduce technical debt and operational risks. Applying Site Reliability Engineering principles to track and improve the availability, performance, and security of our R&I products while supporting the resolution of incidents impacting these products. What skills will I need? Experienced Software Engineer with a proven ability to write clean, readable, and properly tested code based on tried and tested design patterns. Demonstrable knowledge of JavaScript/ TypeScript with an ability and willingness to learn new languages, frameworks, and tools Some experience building modern user interfaces and single-page applications (preferably using React and Next.js). Some experience developing REST APIs and other back-end components (preferably using Node.js). Knowledge of Jest or other modern testing libraries. Some experience with cloud-native architecture and AWS services (including various SQL and noSQL databases). Ran critical services in production and designed highly available, scalable, and secure solutions. Awareness of accessibility standards and guidelines. Collaborative with an ability to communicate with technical and non-technical business colleagues. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. Additional Information For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at . For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Lead Software Tester 5 days per week in offices in Whiteley and paying to £70k per annum. We are recruting for a global Software company who are a well-established Fintech Software Systems company in Whiteley and they are in the process of changing their current testing team to improve the way they automate their software development, test and release of new software applications related to a number of recent acquisitions and international projects. My client build applications using C#, .Net core, SQL Server, Azure, Azure DevOps and JavaScript with a test team in the UK and an outsourced team. They are looking for Lead Tester who will manage a small test team, manage software release functions but also able to provide hands-on software testing tasks as well. This role will be to work across a software test team who manually test their UI, API and Database applications and help them start their journey with Automating their testing of their Web, Mobile and a couple of legacy Desktop applications as part of their product suite. Core Responsibilities Release Planning: Owning the end-to-end release schedule, including managing release readiness reviews and go/no-go decisions. Testing Strategy: Defining and overseeing test strategies (unit, integration, UAT) to ensure quality and compliance. Testing: Driving test automation across business and oversee manual test tasks of teams. Release Management: Coordinating the release of software across environments (development, test, production). Risk Management: Identifying risks and managing software production readiness This role is working Monday to Friday (UK office hours) in their Whiteley offices. Please send your CV for interviews.

Junior Tester Hybrid working 2 days onsite per week We are currently working with a forward-thinking client who is looking to hire a Junior Tester to support the delivery of high-quality software solutions across a range of systems and platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, agile environment where innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring that all software releases meet the highest standards through comprehensive testing practices. You will work closely with Developers, Product Owners and Business Analysts to understand requirements, identify test scenarios, and deliver robust testing outcomes. Key Responsibilities Perform system, integration and regression testing to ensure product quality Develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases using Jira (X-Ray) Review business and technical requirements, identifying test conditions and gaps Manage defects and work closely with development teams to resolve issues quickly Support load and security testing activities where required Collaborate in Agile ceremonies, ensuring all work is accurately tracked in Jira Assist with configuration and testing of multiple software systems and databases Contribute to continuous improvement of testing procedures and best practices Liaise with wider technical and operational teams when required Key Skills Proven experience in software testing within an agile environment Strong knowledge of test methodologies, systems testing and defect management Experience with Jira and test management tools such as X-Ray Strong understanding of SQL Server, Oracle and web-based systems Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels This role would suit a detail-oriented and proactive individual who takes pride in delivering quality work and thrives in a team-driven environment. Junior Tester 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

Role: Cyber Security Consultant Location: Hybrid - 2 days in the Nottingham office Salary: £625-£750 per day - Initial 3 month contract I m working with a growing software business in Nottingham who are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to come in on an initial 3-month contract. This is not an automation testing role, and it s not a pure penetration testing assignment either. They need someone who can come in, take a step back, and look at the wider business from a cyber security perspective. The focus is around understanding where the vulnerabilities are, how security is currently approached, and what needs to be improved across the product and business environment. They currently have vulnerability scanning tooling in place, which has been used for the last couple of years, but they now want someone to review how effective that approach is and whether they are getting the right level of value, visibility and control from it. This is a proper zoom out piece of work. They need someone who can assess, challenge, prioritise and give them a clear plan of action. What you ll be doing You ll be carrying out an initial cyber security review across the business and product environment. This will include: Reviewing the current security posture across the business Looking at the wider product landscape from a security perspective Assessing the current approach to vulnerability management Reviewing how existing security tooling is being used Looking at the overall approach to testing from a security point of view Identifying vulnerabilities, gaps, risks and areas of exposure Speaking with technical and non-technical stakeholders Producing clear findings and practical recommendations Helping shape a sensible remediation roadmap What they re looking for This would suit someone who has operated as a Cyber Security Consultant , Security Assurance Consultant , Information Security Consultant , Application Security Consultant , or similar. You ll need experience across areas such as: Cyber security audits / assessments Vulnerability management Product or application security Security testing strategy Secure SDLC Risk, controls and remediation planning OWASP principles Reviewing security tooling and processes Translating technical findings into clear business language You don t need to be a pure pen tester for this role. They are looking for someone who can take a wider view and help the business understand what needs tightening up. The setup Initial 3-month contract Nottingham office twice per week Product-led software environment Practical security review rather than box-ticking Interested? Drop me a message and I ll talk you through the details - Yas at Rebel Recruiters We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.

Java Developer Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive + Benefits A leading software organisation is seeking a talented Java Developer to join its growing Agile development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Java Developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with modern technologies, and contributing to software products that are used by organisations across the UK. The successful Java Developer will join a collaborative Scrum team, working closely with Senior Developers, Principal Developers, Test Analysts, UX Designers and Product Specialists to build and enhance innovative software solutions. The Opportunity As a Java Developer , you will play a key role in developing new products and features while helping to improve existing applications. You'll be encouraged to contribute ideas, influence technical decisions and support continuous improvement across the development function. This organisation combines the stability of an established market leader with the agility and culture of a modern technology business, offering excellent opportunities for learning, progression and professional development. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Java-based applications Deliver new features and enhancements within Agile Scrum teams Collaborate with developers, testers, designers and product stakeholders Produce clean, maintainable and well-tested code Participate in code reviews and pair programming sessions Contribute to continuous integration and automated testing practices Support ongoing improvements to development processes and technology stacks Investigate and evaluate new tools, technologies and frameworks Required Skills & Experience Commercial experience developing software with Java Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles Experience working within Agile development environments Ability to work effectively within an existing codebase Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Passion for technology and continuous learning Desirable Experience Experience with any of the following technologies would be beneficial: Java 17+ Amazon Corretto Automated testing frameworks Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment Docker Kubernetes Terraform Chef Vagrant Packer DevOps tooling and practices Benefits Hybrid working arrangement Modern collaborative office environment in Altrincham Structured career progression opportunities Ongoing training and development Access to learning resources and technical communities Dedicated innovation and development days Supportive and collaborative engineering culture Regular company social events and team activities Opportunity to work with modern technologies and development practices Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded software engineering team where your contributions will be recognised and valued. You'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced technical professionals and develop your career within a business that actively invests in its people. If you're an ambitious Java Developer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your application.

Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Test Engineer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. We are recruiting for multiple roles of which one role is slightly biased towards application testing post infrastructure changes. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. The IPO holds a visa sponsor licence however; this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates will therefore need to have an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Responsible for writing, executing and maintaining functional/non-functional automated UI and API tests/suites aligned against acceptance criteria to support our continuous deployment environment Be responsible for the design, coding, testing, maintenance, and documentation for robust, scalable and reusable solutions that deliver exceptional user experience using DevOps best practice Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Work closely with software developers to reach a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at unit level Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to. Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards Build automated test solutions from scratch in line with IPO Test Strategy and IPO Engineering Principles Contribute to the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical programs Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience Experience in delivering technical solutions Experience with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile Understanding of DevOps principles Experience of working with cloud technologies such as Azure Essential Technical Experience of Playwright

Location Hybrid working out of any Scottish Forestry office, with occasional travel to our Edinburgh office (Saughton House) required. About the job Job summary About the team This post sits in the Digital Transformation Team within the Transformation and Corporate Services function in Scottish Forestry (SF). This function is responsible for leading organisation-wide change and improvement. The Digital Transformation team (DTT) provide development, maintenance and support of operational delivery systems, in particular SF's case management system, as well as management information systems. The Test Manager post will report to the Digital Service Manager and will lead the test team and be responsible for assuring and minimising the potential risk of systems delivered by development teams or 3rd party vendors. Job description What you will do The Test Manager is responsible for defining, implementing, and overseeing the testing strategy and processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality digital services. This is a hands-on Test Manager role, requiring both strategic coordination and detailed test execution. This role ensures that all products and systems meet agreed standards, function as intended, and provide a seamless experience for users. The Test Manager will lead the test team, manage all testing phases and approaches, and collaborate with stakeholders to align testing activities with business priorities and project timelines. Main Duties Key Focus Areas: Lead system testing strategy and planning, involving key roles across the DTT; Head of Innovation, Head of PMO, Senior Business Analyst, Digital Services Manager Develop and manage comprehensive test plans, leading test team to deliver, and working with Developers, Product Owner, Live Support team Team Management: Lead, mentor, and line manage tester(s), ensuring effective resource allocation and skills development. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate testing progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to project teams and senior management. Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business stakeholders to align testing activities with delivery timelines. Collaborate with Product Owner and Live Support Manager to prepare and plan release schedules. Coordinate with colleagues in L&SD, Live Support, SMEs, and Operational Leads to plan learning programme which provides a good experience to new staff, ongoing learning for existing staff and case type specific learning when new functionalities are released. Person specification Success Profile The Success Profile below set outs the essential and desirable elements that make up the vacant position - you'll be expected to demonstrate these element in your application and/or during your interview and/or assessment. Experience Essential: Proven experience in software testing, within a management or coordination role. Experience in enterprise-level systems or case management platforms. Experience in use of automated testing tools. Familiarity with business-critical systems and compliance requirements. Strong experience coordinating User Acceptance Test (UAT) with business users. Demonstratable experience creating and managing test plans, scripts, and execution cycles. Previous involvement in digital transformation projects or large-scale system rollouts. Experience of using recognised project and programme methodologies (i.e. Agile, Prince 2). Desirable: Test Manager or equivalent certification e.g. ISTQB or ISEB. Experience with Agile/Scrum environments. Knowledge of risk-based testing. Familiar with exploratory testing techniques. Understanding of public sector systems or regulatory frameworks. Knowledge and experience of Jira Knowledge and experience of delivering government digital standards, for example SG Digital Scotland Service Standard or GDS Digital by Default.

Lead Software Tester 5 days per week in offices in Whiteley and paying to £70k per annum. We are recruiting for a global software company who are a well-established Fintech software systems company in Whiteley and they are in the process of changing their current testing team to improve the way they automate their software development, test and release of new software applications related to a number of recent acquisitions and international projects. My client builds applications using C#, .Net core, SQL Server, Azure, Azure DevOps and JavaScript with a test team in the UK and an outsourced team. They are looking for a Lead Tester who will manage a small test team, manage software release functions but also able to provide hands on software testing tasks as well. This role will be to work across a software test team who manually test their UI, API and database applications and help them start their journey with automating their testing of their Web, Mobile and a couple of legacy Desktop applications as part of their product suite. Core Responsibilities Release Planning: Owning the end-to-end release schedule, including managing release readiness reviews and go/no-go decisions. Testing Strategy: Defining and overseeing test strategies (unit, integration, UAT) to ensure quality and compliance. Testing: Driving test automation across business and overseeing manual test tasks of teams. Release Management: Coordinating the release of software across environments (development, test, production). Risk Management: Identifying risks and managing software production readiness This role is working Monday to Friday (UK office hours) in their Whiteley offices.

LabView Developer Location: Manchester - Hybrid Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (Dependent on experience) Maxwell Bond have partnered with a SaaS-based organisation in Manchester, who are looking for a LabView Developer to join their growing software team. You'll be working on a range of projects for new and existing clients in multiple industries. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain software solutions for clients, adding features and fixing bugs. Deploy updates and resolve issues in LabView systems, logging and tracking issues and solutions internally. Provide on-site client support, improve internal code libraries and work alongside a team of testers and developers. What They Offer: Clear career progression opportunities. A 35-hour working week promoting work-life balance. Work with a growing business and collaborative team. What They're Looking For: Proven experience using LabVIEW, Certified LabView Developer (or equivalent) Strong communicator with a customer-focused approach and ability to manage tasks independently. Willingness to travel to customer sites for support and upgrades. If you're ready to join a progressive team where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported, apply now

Front End / JavaScript Developer Salary: Up to £45,000, depending on experience Location: Manchester - Hybrid 2days on-site Industry: iGaming Provider Overview We are looking for a creative Front-End / JavaScript Developer to join a team and support the development of high-quality web and mobile games. This role offers a great opportunity to work within the iGaming sector, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance game development processes. Key Responsibilities: Assist in developing and maintaining mobile and web-based games using JavaScript and Pixi.js Work closely with designers, artists, project managers, and testers to deliver engaging and well-optimised games Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code Support the implementation of Unit Tests to ensure code quality Debug and troubleshoot technical issues with guidance from senior developers Participate in regular code reviews and learn best coding practices Work within agreed timeframes and accurately log time spent on tasks Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in front-end development Required Skills and Experience: Some experience with JavaScript (including ES6+ features like Classes and Promises) Understanding of HTML5, CSS, and JSON Ideally experience with game engines such as Pixi.js or Phaser Familiarity with version control systems (preferably Git) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team Desirable Experience: Previous experience or strong interest in the iGaming industry Familiarity with Node.js Exposure to Unit Testing and Automated Testing in JavaScript Understanding of Agile development methodologies A relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Benefits: Hybrid - 2 days on-site in Manchester Holidays 25 days + bank holidays (pro-rated) Plus your birthday off Pension Competitive plan via Standard Life Life Cover 2x salary from day one Shares Access to employee share schemes Wellbeing Healthcare savings & support services Discounts Save on shopping, travel, days out & more This is an exciting opportunity for a Front End developer to work on innovative projects in a supportive and collaborative environment. Interested? Please apply to

SCRUM Master (SFIA 5) Pay rate: 550 inside IR35 Employment type: Contract Location: Telford - Ideally 2 x per week (will be negotiable but not much) Clearance Level: SC Eligible Overview: We're looking for an experienced SFIA Level 5 Scrum Master with a background in software development and testing. This role requires a delivery-focused Scrum Master who understands the end-to-end delivery life cycle and can apply agile pragmatically to ensure work is delivered successfully. Ideally we are looking for somebody that has delivered across heavy development projects matching the HMRC Environment (Java, AWS, Kubernetes etc) This is not a purely facilitative role; the successful candidate will bring a technical lens to delivery, enabling them to identify risks early, challenge constructively, and adapt ways of working to keep delivery on track. Key Responsibilities Act as Scrum Master across multiple engineering delivery teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies Drive delivery outcomes while applying agile principles pragmatically Identify and remove delivery impediments, risks, and dependencies Use technical experience to assess delivery health, quality, and readiness Work closely with Developers, Testers, Product Owners, and Delivery Leads Provide clear delivery updates to stakeholders and align with governance requirements Required Experience Proven experience as a Scrum Master operating at SFIA Level 5 Prior hands-on experience in software development and Testing Strong understanding of agile delivery frameworks and delivery lifecycles Experience in complex, multi-team environments Confident communicator able to challenge and influence stakeholders Desirable Experience in government or regulated environments Agile / Scrum certification (PSM, CSM, SAFe) Awareness of DevOps and modern testing practices