Job: Security Operations (SOC) Analyst Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK The Role The SOC Analyst will be responsible for day-to-day security threats, vulnerability management, analysis, and response. You will manage security incidents and review security alerts, determine if the security events are false positives, true positives, or false negatives, while working with incident responders on known or suspected security threats. The Analyst will work on log analysis, vulnerabilities and emerging threats, threat hunting and incident response that adhere to best practices and recognized control frameworks. The role will work closely with Information Security and Information Technology professionals to provide security metrics, threat landscape updates and emerging trends. Responsibilities Monitor, analyse, investigate security incidents and events using various tools and technologies including SIEM, UEBA, Threat Intel and EDR Perform security incident and event correlation, analysis, triage using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise. Generate reports, dashboards, and presentations from security technologies Able to participate in an on call rotation and provide Tier 1 & Tier 2 support. Provide analysis of trending security data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices across different layers. Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms an actionable incident. Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, including internal customers and senior management to provide updates on security incidents and to ensure proper resolution Investigate, document, and report on information security threats and emerging trends. Integrate technologies and share information with SOC analysts and external teams. Participate in internal projects and initiatives to increase SOC efficiency and improve SOC tooling. Improve and challenge existing processes and procedures in an agile and fast-moving environment. Maintain and update security documentation, including incident reports and KB articles Core Qualifications The permanent right to live and work in the United Kingdom - this job is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland Bachelor's degree in a related field (Security, Forensics, Cyber Security, or Computer Science is preferred) or equivalent industry related experience. At least 2 years' experience working within an information security / cyber security role Desirable Proven experience as a security analyst, incident handler/responder, security engineer, or penetration tester. Knowledge of security methodologies, processes (i.e., Cyber Kill Chain/Diamond Models, and the MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND framework). Knowledge of technical security solutions (such as but not limited to firewalls, SIEM, NIDS/NIPS/HIDS/HIPS, EDR, DLP, SOAR, proxies, network behavioural analytics, orchestration, automation and cloud security). Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, FTP, SSH, SSL/TLS and HTTP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications and email security. Good knowledge of common malware threats and attack methodologies. Basic knowledge of scripting languages and programming languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, .NET, Ruby,Java, C, etc.) Desirable Professional Certifications: GCIA, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, Security+, CCNA CyberOps, OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, CySA+ Core Competencies Accountable for the successful completion of multiple, individual projects simultaneously. Communicate effectively by contributing significantly to the development and delivery of a variety of written and visual documents for diverse audiences. Manage change and demonstrate adaptability by adjusting priorities or processes and approaching as needs dictate. Work independently as a team representative of Information Security as well as showing excellence teamwork skills. Ability to develop thorough documentation and operational playbooks, in addition, to suggest alert enhancements to improve detection capability. Fundamental knowledge of network and system technologies and practices Desire for continual learning of new technologies and developing knowledge / skills We Offer 28 days annual leave plus 10 NI national holidays Pension matched up to 7% Private health insurance for medical and dental Life Insurance Great work/life balance and flexible working hours Monthly catered lunches Unlimited drinks and snacks Charitable matching gift program EEO Statement Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics. Disability Statement Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
04/06/2026
Full time
Job: Security Operations (SOC) Analyst Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK The Role The SOC Analyst will be responsible for day-to-day security threats, vulnerability management, analysis, and response. You will manage security incidents and review security alerts, determine if the security events are false positives, true positives, or false negatives, while working with incident responders on known or suspected security threats. The Analyst will work on log analysis, vulnerabilities and emerging threats, threat hunting and incident response that adhere to best practices and recognized control frameworks. The role will work closely with Information Security and Information Technology professionals to provide security metrics, threat landscape updates and emerging trends. Responsibilities Monitor, analyse, investigate security incidents and events using various tools and technologies including SIEM, UEBA, Threat Intel and EDR Perform security incident and event correlation, analysis, triage using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise. Generate reports, dashboards, and presentations from security technologies Able to participate in an on call rotation and provide Tier 1 & Tier 2 support. Provide analysis of trending security data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices across different layers. Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms an actionable incident. Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, including internal customers and senior management to provide updates on security incidents and to ensure proper resolution Investigate, document, and report on information security threats and emerging trends. Integrate technologies and share information with SOC analysts and external teams. Participate in internal projects and initiatives to increase SOC efficiency and improve SOC tooling. Improve and challenge existing processes and procedures in an agile and fast-moving environment. Maintain and update security documentation, including incident reports and KB articles Core Qualifications The permanent right to live and work in the United Kingdom - this job is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland Bachelor's degree in a related field (Security, Forensics, Cyber Security, or Computer Science is preferred) or equivalent industry related experience. At least 2 years' experience working within an information security / cyber security role Desirable Proven experience as a security analyst, incident handler/responder, security engineer, or penetration tester. Knowledge of security methodologies, processes (i.e., Cyber Kill Chain/Diamond Models, and the MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND framework). Knowledge of technical security solutions (such as but not limited to firewalls, SIEM, NIDS/NIPS/HIDS/HIPS, EDR, DLP, SOAR, proxies, network behavioural analytics, orchestration, automation and cloud security). Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, FTP, SSH, SSL/TLS and HTTP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications and email security. Good knowledge of common malware threats and attack methodologies. Basic knowledge of scripting languages and programming languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, .NET, Ruby,Java, C, etc.) Desirable Professional Certifications: GCIA, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, Security+, CCNA CyberOps, OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, CySA+ Core Competencies Accountable for the successful completion of multiple, individual projects simultaneously. Communicate effectively by contributing significantly to the development and delivery of a variety of written and visual documents for diverse audiences. Manage change and demonstrate adaptability by adjusting priorities or processes and approaching as needs dictate. Work independently as a team representative of Information Security as well as showing excellence teamwork skills. Ability to develop thorough documentation and operational playbooks, in addition, to suggest alert enhancements to improve detection capability. Fundamental knowledge of network and system technologies and practices Desire for continual learning of new technologies and developing knowledge / skills We Offer 28 days annual leave plus 10 NI national holidays Pension matched up to 7% Private health insurance for medical and dental Life Insurance Great work/life balance and flexible working hours Monthly catered lunches Unlimited drinks and snacks Charitable matching gift program EEO Statement Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics. Disability Statement Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
Senior DevOps Engineer Position Description At CGI, we help deliver secure, mission-critical platforms that support some of the UK's most important Space, Defence and Intelligence programmes. As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and operating modern cloud-native environments that enable innovation, resilience, and operational excellence. Working within collaborative Agile teams, you'll help build scalable, secure solutions that drive meaningful outcomes for our clients while continuously improving platform reliability, automation, and performance. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of complex challenges, contribute new ideas, and develop your career within a supportive environment where your work makes a lasting impact. 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 with travel to either Reading or Chippenham. Your future duties and responsibilities As a DevOps Engineer, you will help deliver and support secure cloud-native platforms that underpin critical national programmes. Working across platform engineering, infrastructure, automation, and operations, you will contribute to the design, deployment, and continual improvement of Kubernetes-based environments. You'll collaborate with software engineers, architects, testers, and delivery teams to ensure platforms are reliable, scalable, secure, and fit for purpose. In this role, you will take ownership of technical challenges, automate processes to improve efficiency, and help drive continuous improvement across the platform lifecycle. You'll play an important part in maintaining high engineering standards, supporting operational resilience, and enabling the successful delivery of complex solutions within an Agile environment. Key responsibilities: • Design & Deliver secure cloud-native platforms and infrastructure solutions • Deploy & Operate containerised applications using Kubernetes-based technologies • Build & Optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and modern DevOps tooling • Automate & Improve build, deployment, configuration, and operational processes • Develop & Script automation solutions using Python and related technologies • Support & Maintain Linux-based systems and platform environments • Troubleshoot & Resolve complex issues across applications, platforms, and infrastructure • Monitor & Analyse platform health using observability and logging tools including Elastic Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you should have strong experience across DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure automation, or software engineering, with a passion for building reliable and secure systems. You will be comfortable working with cloud-native technologies, automation tools, and Agile delivery teams, while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a structured approach to troubleshooting complex technical challenges. Essential qualifications and experience: • Experience in DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure automation, or software engineering roles • Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and containerised application deployment • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar tooling • Practical Python scripting and automation experience • Strong Linux administration and support skills • Understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS, routing, firewalls, and service communication • Proven ability to analyse technical requirements and translate them into effective solutions • Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues across multiple technology layers • Strong collaboration skills within Agile delivery environments Desirable experience: • Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or secure private cloud environments • Knowledge of Elastic for monitoring, logging, and observability • Understanding of service mesh technologies and concepts • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tooling 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.
04/06/2026
Full time
Senior DevOps Engineer Position Description At CGI, we help deliver secure, mission-critical platforms that support some of the UK's most important Space, Defence and Intelligence programmes. As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and operating modern cloud-native environments that enable innovation, resilience, and operational excellence. Working within collaborative Agile teams, you'll help build scalable, secure solutions that drive meaningful outcomes for our clients while continuously improving platform reliability, automation, and performance. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of complex challenges, contribute new ideas, and develop your career within a supportive environment where your work makes a lasting impact. 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 with travel to either Reading or Chippenham. Your future duties and responsibilities As a DevOps Engineer, you will help deliver and support secure cloud-native platforms that underpin critical national programmes. Working across platform engineering, infrastructure, automation, and operations, you will contribute to the design, deployment, and continual improvement of Kubernetes-based environments. You'll collaborate with software engineers, architects, testers, and delivery teams to ensure platforms are reliable, scalable, secure, and fit for purpose. In this role, you will take ownership of technical challenges, automate processes to improve efficiency, and help drive continuous improvement across the platform lifecycle. You'll play an important part in maintaining high engineering standards, supporting operational resilience, and enabling the successful delivery of complex solutions within an Agile environment. Key responsibilities: • Design & Deliver secure cloud-native platforms and infrastructure solutions • Deploy & Operate containerised applications using Kubernetes-based technologies • Build & Optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and modern DevOps tooling • Automate & Improve build, deployment, configuration, and operational processes • Develop & Script automation solutions using Python and related technologies • Support & Maintain Linux-based systems and platform environments • Troubleshoot & Resolve complex issues across applications, platforms, and infrastructure • Monitor & Analyse platform health using observability and logging tools including Elastic Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you should have strong experience across DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure automation, or software engineering, with a passion for building reliable and secure systems. You will be comfortable working with cloud-native technologies, automation tools, and Agile delivery teams, while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a structured approach to troubleshooting complex technical challenges. Essential qualifications and experience: • Experience in DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure automation, or software engineering roles • Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and containerised application deployment • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar tooling • Practical Python scripting and automation experience • Strong Linux administration and support skills • Understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS, routing, firewalls, and service communication • Proven ability to analyse technical requirements and translate them into effective solutions • Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues across multiple technology layers • Strong collaboration skills within Agile delivery environments Desirable experience: • Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or secure private cloud environments • Knowledge of Elastic for monitoring, logging, and observability • Understanding of service mesh technologies and concepts • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tooling 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.
Location Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham or Yeading. About the job Job summary We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to take a pivotal role in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). You will drive technical delivery for large-scale, public-facing digital services, ensuring they are resilient, secure and cost effective, with a mandate for continuous improvement. This senior role focuses on delivering digital change and embedding a code first approach to infrastructure. You will contribute to and support the implementation of enterprise technical strategy and standards across a mixed discipline team operating key digital services. Your expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is essential for establishing consistent standards and an efficient path to live. You will ensure alignment with the Principal Cloud Engineer's strategy while also helping shape delivery. Our core platform relies on AWS, though knowledge across multiple cloud providers (Azure) and integrations (GitHub Actions etc.) is advantageous. We require an engineer with the leadership skills to guide teams with mixed maturity, elevating performance and embedding high engineering standards. Can you Champion and enforce DevOps principles and a code first approach to infrastructure design and automation. Provide technical direction and hands on implementation to the wider scrum team, ensuring alignment with the Principal Cloud Engineer's strategy. Engage effectively with engineers, developers and testers across the delivery lifecycle, including those with varying technical maturity, to improve engineering practices. Do you Possess deep expertise in AWS and strong knowledge of wider technology stacks and practices, including Linux, CICD, Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS Landing Zone, Puppet (optional) and Jenkins (optional). Demonstrate exceptional leadership, pragmatism, analytical and influencing skills, with a track record of high performance Agile delivery in mixed maturity teams. Have you A proven background in driving excellence in digital delivery, standardisation and technical governance within a scrum team, explicitly leveraging IaC for infrastructure implementation and automation. Experience designing, implementing and maintaining cost effective, resilient cloud based digital infrastructure. If so, we'd love to hear from you. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: As the Platform/DevOps Engineer, you'll be instrumental in building, designing and automating DVSA's large-scale cloud services, primarily on AWS. You'll be a core member of a product team, enforce code-first IaC standards, and be a key decision maker for the path-to-live for a critical digital services. You'll champion technical excellence, influence strategy, and collaborate across teams to ensure highly available, value-driven service delivery. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Hands-On Technical Delivery & Strategic Alignment: Provide hands-on technical direction and influence in project teams, ensuring their work is consistently aligned with the Principal Cloud Engineer's technical strategy and Civil Service values. Standardisation & Governance: Adhere as well as continue to mature the definition, and enforcement of DevOps standards and procedures across the delivery lifecycle (IaC, CI/CD). Continuously review and provide hands-on assurance of the designs of others to embed security controls and high standards. Team Specialism Contribution: Act as a cloud and DevOps Subject Matter Expert to proactively collaborate and mentor other team members. This will include those with varying maturity levels, fostering a continuous learning environment and providing practical, technical support. Hands-On Cloud & Security Design: Contribute proactively to the design and architecture of highly available, cost-effective, and secure services on major cloud platforms (specifically AWS, with Azure awareness), ensuring solutions meet performance targets and business needs. Infrastructure Automation (IaC) Implementation: Drive the code-first implementation and hands-on automation of infrastructure using configuration management tools like Terraform and Puppet, prioritising and executing automation opportunities to improve delivery efficiency. End-to-End Delivery and Environment Ownership: Take hands-on technical ownership of the service journey from concept to live deployment, including the management, maintenance, and patching of pre-production environments to ensure a smooth, secure, and effective path-to-live. This should follow robust Agile and Scrum principles Live Service Resolution & Support: Act as a recognised Subject Matter Expert to provide technical guidance and work hands-on with Service Management functions, leading the resolution of complex live technical issues and managing maintenance programs. Process Optimisation & Stakeholder Engagement: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and delivery processes, collaborating with senior stakeholders, Product Owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals and drive continuous process optimisation. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required Experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience showing leadership qualities within a scrum team to deliver technical excellence meeting the business requirements. Experience of cloud delivery and contributing to wider cloud maturity with mixed maturity teams. Experience delivering large scale, complex cloud deliverables in a highly regulated environment. Additional Information If successful you will be required to undergo BPSS, and may also be required to gain SC clearance once in post. Government Digital and Data Allowance The role is part of the Government Digital and Data (or Government Security Profession Career Framework) profession and utilises an enhanced Capability-Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance. The base pay is £44,241. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £14,756. The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process. Here are more details on the pay framework.
04/06/2026
Full time
Location Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham or Yeading. About the job Job summary We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to take a pivotal role in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). You will drive technical delivery for large-scale, public-facing digital services, ensuring they are resilient, secure and cost effective, with a mandate for continuous improvement. This senior role focuses on delivering digital change and embedding a code first approach to infrastructure. You will contribute to and support the implementation of enterprise technical strategy and standards across a mixed discipline team operating key digital services. Your expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is essential for establishing consistent standards and an efficient path to live. You will ensure alignment with the Principal Cloud Engineer's strategy while also helping shape delivery. Our core platform relies on AWS, though knowledge across multiple cloud providers (Azure) and integrations (GitHub Actions etc.) is advantageous. We require an engineer with the leadership skills to guide teams with mixed maturity, elevating performance and embedding high engineering standards. Can you Champion and enforce DevOps principles and a code first approach to infrastructure design and automation. Provide technical direction and hands on implementation to the wider scrum team, ensuring alignment with the Principal Cloud Engineer's strategy. Engage effectively with engineers, developers and testers across the delivery lifecycle, including those with varying technical maturity, to improve engineering practices. Do you Possess deep expertise in AWS and strong knowledge of wider technology stacks and practices, including Linux, CICD, Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS Landing Zone, Puppet (optional) and Jenkins (optional). Demonstrate exceptional leadership, pragmatism, analytical and influencing skills, with a track record of high performance Agile delivery in mixed maturity teams. Have you A proven background in driving excellence in digital delivery, standardisation and technical governance within a scrum team, explicitly leveraging IaC for infrastructure implementation and automation. Experience designing, implementing and maintaining cost effective, resilient cloud based digital infrastructure. If so, we'd love to hear from you. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: As the Platform/DevOps Engineer, you'll be instrumental in building, designing and automating DVSA's large-scale cloud services, primarily on AWS. You'll be a core member of a product team, enforce code-first IaC standards, and be a key decision maker for the path-to-live for a critical digital services. You'll champion technical excellence, influence strategy, and collaborate across teams to ensure highly available, value-driven service delivery. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Hands-On Technical Delivery & Strategic Alignment: Provide hands-on technical direction and influence in project teams, ensuring their work is consistently aligned with the Principal Cloud Engineer's technical strategy and Civil Service values. Standardisation & Governance: Adhere as well as continue to mature the definition, and enforcement of DevOps standards and procedures across the delivery lifecycle (IaC, CI/CD). Continuously review and provide hands-on assurance of the designs of others to embed security controls and high standards. Team Specialism Contribution: Act as a cloud and DevOps Subject Matter Expert to proactively collaborate and mentor other team members. This will include those with varying maturity levels, fostering a continuous learning environment and providing practical, technical support. Hands-On Cloud & Security Design: Contribute proactively to the design and architecture of highly available, cost-effective, and secure services on major cloud platforms (specifically AWS, with Azure awareness), ensuring solutions meet performance targets and business needs. Infrastructure Automation (IaC) Implementation: Drive the code-first implementation and hands-on automation of infrastructure using configuration management tools like Terraform and Puppet, prioritising and executing automation opportunities to improve delivery efficiency. End-to-End Delivery and Environment Ownership: Take hands-on technical ownership of the service journey from concept to live deployment, including the management, maintenance, and patching of pre-production environments to ensure a smooth, secure, and effective path-to-live. This should follow robust Agile and Scrum principles Live Service Resolution & Support: Act as a recognised Subject Matter Expert to provide technical guidance and work hands-on with Service Management functions, leading the resolution of complex live technical issues and managing maintenance programs. Process Optimisation & Stakeholder Engagement: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and delivery processes, collaborating with senior stakeholders, Product Owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals and drive continuous process optimisation. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required Experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience showing leadership qualities within a scrum team to deliver technical excellence meeting the business requirements. Experience of cloud delivery and contributing to wider cloud maturity with mixed maturity teams. Experience delivering large scale, complex cloud deliverables in a highly regulated environment. Additional Information If successful you will be required to undergo BPSS, and may also be required to gain SC clearance once in post. Government Digital and Data Allowance The role is part of the Government Digital and Data (or Government Security Profession Career Framework) profession and utilises an enhanced Capability-Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance. The base pay is £44,241. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £14,756. The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process. Here are more details on the pay framework.
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
04/06/2026
Full time
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
We're are partnering with a growing digital consultancy who are looking for a Senior/Lead DevOps Engineer to deliver large-scale digital transformation projects that will make the UK smarter, safer, cleaner, and healthier. You'll work cross-functionally with developers, testers, user-centred designers, delivery managers, and data scientists to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions, while shaping DevOps practices across projects, teams, and clients. This is your chance to apply your expertise in automation, scalability, security, and cloud-native engineering to real-world challenges, while shaping DevOps practices across projects, teams, and clients. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities As a Senior / Lead DevOps Engineer, you will: Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for deploying software and infrastructure through to production, collaborating closely with developers, testers, user-centred designers, delivery managers, data scientists, and clients. Apply zero-downtime deployment strategies to ensure reliability and resilience across projects and teams. Use Infrastructure as Code to build, manage, and evolve cloud environments at scale. Engage directly with clients, understanding their needs and translating them into robust, secure, and scalable DevOps solutions. Drive adoption of DevOps best practices, mentoring colleagues, guiding client teams, and influencing delivery outcomes. Improve security posture with automated monitoring, vulnerability detection, and patching, working alongside relevant stakeholders. Stay ahead of the curve by bringing new ideas, tools, and techniques into our work, supporting teams and clients in applying them effectively. In order to be successful in the role, candidates ideally need AWS DevOps engineering at scale, with deep knowledge of automation, distributed systems, and container orchestration Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and cloud-native CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, CodeBuild, CodePipeline). Designing and operating secure, scalable, and high-performance systems. Leading and mentoring engineers, embedding DevOps culture and practice. Agile delivery environments (Scrum, GDS, Agile phases, etc.). Ability to build strong client relationships, explain complex technical concepts, and guide client teams in adopting DevOps practices. Experience working in a professional services or consultancy environment, with proven client-facing responsibility Awareness and/or experience of GOV.UK Service Standards and Technology Code of Practice. Experience delivering as part of multiple projects concurrently across client and internal teams This is a unique opportunity in Scotland, to join a growing scale up who are doing things differently in the market. Interested?. Please apply to find out more. Salary is NEG plus benefits Please note-this role will require some travel down to the Leeds office.
04/06/2026
Full time
We're are partnering with a growing digital consultancy who are looking for a Senior/Lead DevOps Engineer to deliver large-scale digital transformation projects that will make the UK smarter, safer, cleaner, and healthier. You'll work cross-functionally with developers, testers, user-centred designers, delivery managers, and data scientists to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions, while shaping DevOps practices across projects, teams, and clients. This is your chance to apply your expertise in automation, scalability, security, and cloud-native engineering to real-world challenges, while shaping DevOps practices across projects, teams, and clients. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities As a Senior / Lead DevOps Engineer, you will: Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for deploying software and infrastructure through to production, collaborating closely with developers, testers, user-centred designers, delivery managers, data scientists, and clients. Apply zero-downtime deployment strategies to ensure reliability and resilience across projects and teams. Use Infrastructure as Code to build, manage, and evolve cloud environments at scale. Engage directly with clients, understanding their needs and translating them into robust, secure, and scalable DevOps solutions. Drive adoption of DevOps best practices, mentoring colleagues, guiding client teams, and influencing delivery outcomes. Improve security posture with automated monitoring, vulnerability detection, and patching, working alongside relevant stakeholders. Stay ahead of the curve by bringing new ideas, tools, and techniques into our work, supporting teams and clients in applying them effectively. In order to be successful in the role, candidates ideally need AWS DevOps engineering at scale, with deep knowledge of automation, distributed systems, and container orchestration Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and cloud-native CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, CodeBuild, CodePipeline). Designing and operating secure, scalable, and high-performance systems. Leading and mentoring engineers, embedding DevOps culture and practice. Agile delivery environments (Scrum, GDS, Agile phases, etc.). Ability to build strong client relationships, explain complex technical concepts, and guide client teams in adopting DevOps practices. Experience working in a professional services or consultancy environment, with proven client-facing responsibility Awareness and/or experience of GOV.UK Service Standards and Technology Code of Practice. Experience delivering as part of multiple projects concurrently across client and internal teams This is a unique opportunity in Scotland, to join a growing scale up who are doing things differently in the market. Interested?. Please apply to find out more. Salary is NEG plus benefits Please note-this role will require some travel down to the Leeds office.
# Senior Automation Tester at N Consulting LtdJob title: Senior Automation TesterLocation: London, UKJob type: Contract- Hybrid 2 days onsiteDay Rate - 250 GBP/Day Key Skills : Java Selenium/playwright, Rest Assured, API Testing) , CICD Pipeline ( Gitlab, Jenkins), SQL, Leadership Skills OverviewWe are seeking an experienced professional to join our team in a pivotal role focused on automation testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing with an emphasis on automation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and implement automated test scripts to ensure efficient and thorough testing of applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define testing requirements and establish testing strategies. Execute test cases and analyze results to identify defects and areas for improvement. Maintain and enhance existing automated testing frameworks. Report and document testing results and issues effectively to stakeholders. Requirements Proven experience in software testing, specifically with automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, or similar. Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Nice to have Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools. Familiarity with performance testing tools. Knowledge of Agile methodologies. Certifications in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).
04/06/2026
Full time
# Senior Automation Tester at N Consulting LtdJob title: Senior Automation TesterLocation: London, UKJob type: Contract- Hybrid 2 days onsiteDay Rate - 250 GBP/Day Key Skills : Java Selenium/playwright, Rest Assured, API Testing) , CICD Pipeline ( Gitlab, Jenkins), SQL, Leadership Skills OverviewWe are seeking an experienced professional to join our team in a pivotal role focused on automation testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing with an emphasis on automation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and implement automated test scripts to ensure efficient and thorough testing of applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define testing requirements and establish testing strategies. Execute test cases and analyze results to identify defects and areas for improvement. Maintain and enhance existing automated testing frameworks. Report and document testing results and issues effectively to stakeholders. Requirements Proven experience in software testing, specifically with automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, or similar. Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Nice to have Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools. Familiarity with performance testing tools. Knowledge of Agile methodologies. Certifications in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).
N Consulting Limited is seeking a Senior Automation Tester to join their team in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation testing, contributing to high-quality software solutions. This contract position offers a hybrid model, requiring 2 days onsite per week. The role includes designing automated test scripts, collaborating with teams on testing strategies, and maintaining testing frameworks. Key skills include Java, Selenium, and CI/CD tools.
04/06/2026
Full time
N Consulting Limited is seeking a Senior Automation Tester to join their team in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation testing, contributing to high-quality software solutions. This contract position offers a hybrid model, requiring 2 days onsite per week. The role includes designing automated test scripts, collaborating with teams on testing strategies, and maintaining testing frameworks. Key skills include Java, Selenium, and CI/CD tools.
Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands Salary: £61,500 - £78,800 Role As a Senior Software Engineer you will play a critical role in both the sustainment of the current environment and the delivery of new capabilities. You will develop solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines; regularly employ ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions and systems to achieve functional objectives. This is a senior individual contributor role. Responsibilities Deliver high quality, production ready software through hands on development, spanning both backend and front end technologies. Develop, debug, test, document, and deploy software enhancements aligned with the Software Development Strategy. Contribute to full stack delivery, including backend services and REST APIs implemented in Java, and modern single page applications implemented using React/TypeScript or equivalent frameworks. Make technical decisions within assigned scope, aligning with agreed architectural direction and escalating broader decisions where appropriate. Apply strong software engineering practices to ensure solutions are clean, maintainable, well documented, and fit for long term operation. Ensure adherence to established code review standards and quality gates for all changes delivered within the project. Continuously validate and maintain the build and deployment pipeline for your own changes: update as necessary and guide other developers on pipeline practices. Write and maintain unit tests and integration tests as a standard part of development. Support and contribute to test automation efforts, working closely with the test team. Collaborate closely with other engineers, architects, and testers to ensure new and modified software is fully verified prior to promotion. Support Agile delivery practices, including planning, estimation, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery. Use and support development tooling and processes, including CI/CD pipelines and integrated security scanning. Mentor and support less experienced engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and informal coaching. Communicate effectively with peers and stakeholders on technical matters, providing clear and well reasoned input. Qualifications 10+ years of software engineering experience, including substantial hands on delivery using Java (Java 8 and modern Java versions such as 17 and 21) and REST API design and implementation. Modern SPA development experience (required) using React and TypeScript, Angular, or Vue. Strong understanding of design patterns and a structured approach to software development. Proven experience delivering complex changes in production environments. Demonstrated experience writing unit and integration tests as a normal part of delivery. Familiarity with Agile software development processes and working within iterative delivery models. Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (e.g. Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo) or equivalent tooling, with a solid understanding of CI/CD concepts, workflows, and practices. Experience working with code review standards, quality gates, CI/CD pipelines, and security scanning processes. Desirable Skills and Experience Familiarity with integration and architectural patterns (e.g. adapters, orchestration patterns such as saga). 3+ years C/C++ experience. Perl, Python, and/or bash scripting experience. Experience contributing to or supporting test automation initiatives (UI and/or API). Clearance Requirements Successful candidates will be required to be willing and able to obtain UK Security Clearances - this requires a minimum of 5 years residency in the UK. Benefits Our reward scheme includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Flexi Time Working Commitment to Diversity We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Commitment to Non Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
04/06/2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands Salary: £61,500 - £78,800 Role As a Senior Software Engineer you will play a critical role in both the sustainment of the current environment and the delivery of new capabilities. You will develop solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines; regularly employ ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions and systems to achieve functional objectives. This is a senior individual contributor role. Responsibilities Deliver high quality, production ready software through hands on development, spanning both backend and front end technologies. Develop, debug, test, document, and deploy software enhancements aligned with the Software Development Strategy. Contribute to full stack delivery, including backend services and REST APIs implemented in Java, and modern single page applications implemented using React/TypeScript or equivalent frameworks. Make technical decisions within assigned scope, aligning with agreed architectural direction and escalating broader decisions where appropriate. Apply strong software engineering practices to ensure solutions are clean, maintainable, well documented, and fit for long term operation. Ensure adherence to established code review standards and quality gates for all changes delivered within the project. Continuously validate and maintain the build and deployment pipeline for your own changes: update as necessary and guide other developers on pipeline practices. Write and maintain unit tests and integration tests as a standard part of development. Support and contribute to test automation efforts, working closely with the test team. Collaborate closely with other engineers, architects, and testers to ensure new and modified software is fully verified prior to promotion. Support Agile delivery practices, including planning, estimation, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery. Use and support development tooling and processes, including CI/CD pipelines and integrated security scanning. Mentor and support less experienced engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and informal coaching. Communicate effectively with peers and stakeholders on technical matters, providing clear and well reasoned input. Qualifications 10+ years of software engineering experience, including substantial hands on delivery using Java (Java 8 and modern Java versions such as 17 and 21) and REST API design and implementation. Modern SPA development experience (required) using React and TypeScript, Angular, or Vue. Strong understanding of design patterns and a structured approach to software development. Proven experience delivering complex changes in production environments. Demonstrated experience writing unit and integration tests as a normal part of delivery. Familiarity with Agile software development processes and working within iterative delivery models. Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (e.g. Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo) or equivalent tooling, with a solid understanding of CI/CD concepts, workflows, and practices. Experience working with code review standards, quality gates, CI/CD pipelines, and security scanning processes. Desirable Skills and Experience Familiarity with integration and architectural patterns (e.g. adapters, orchestration patterns such as saga). 3+ years C/C++ experience. Perl, Python, and/or bash scripting experience. Experience contributing to or supporting test automation initiatives (UI and/or API). Clearance Requirements Successful candidates will be required to be willing and able to obtain UK Security Clearances - this requires a minimum of 5 years residency in the UK. Benefits Our reward scheme includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Flexi Time Working Commitment to Diversity We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Commitment to Non Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
I am recruiting for an experience QA Test Automation Engineer to join my client in central Bristol ( 2 days a week in the office). They are the most incredible tech for good company using AI to build tools that make life easier for people who need additional support. The product is meaningful, impactful, and something you can definitely feel proud to be a part of. In this role you will be the sole QA within the business. For the first six months you will have support from a manual tester who will take responsibility for manual testing, giving you space to focus on building and driving automation. There is already a QA foundation in place from a previous tester, so you will have existing processes and some automation to build on, but also the freedom to redo/ improve things if needed. You will be testing across both web and native mobile applications The tech stack includes Playwright for web automation, WebDriverIO, Appium and BrowserStack for mobile automation, TypeScript, Mocha, Cucumber, Jira, and a bespoke in house LLM test harness. There is already strong unit test coverage in place, giving you a solid base to build a robust end to end automation strategy. You will take ownership of QA strategy end to end, driving automation forward with a strong focus on modern tooling. This is a hands on role where you will balance manual and automated testing where needed, introduce structure and process in a way that adds value without unnecessary overhead, and work closely with developers and product in a highly collaborative environment. As the business moves towards becoming a medical device company, you will also play a key role in helping mature QA practices to align with more rigorous standardsp. Although it is early stage, the team already has strong processes in place due to the nature of their product so there is no startup chaos here. The ideal person will be an experienced automation tester with strong web automation skills, ideally using Playwright, with mobile experience being a nice to have. You will be comfortable working independently, confident taking full ownership of QA end to end, and naturally curious about AI and large language models, with a genuine enjoyment of figuring things out. Salary is up to 70,000 depending on experience. If you would like to hear more, please apply below to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment
02/06/2026
Full time
I am recruiting for an experience QA Test Automation Engineer to join my client in central Bristol ( 2 days a week in the office). They are the most incredible tech for good company using AI to build tools that make life easier for people who need additional support. The product is meaningful, impactful, and something you can definitely feel proud to be a part of. In this role you will be the sole QA within the business. For the first six months you will have support from a manual tester who will take responsibility for manual testing, giving you space to focus on building and driving automation. There is already a QA foundation in place from a previous tester, so you will have existing processes and some automation to build on, but also the freedom to redo/ improve things if needed. You will be testing across both web and native mobile applications The tech stack includes Playwright for web automation, WebDriverIO, Appium and BrowserStack for mobile automation, TypeScript, Mocha, Cucumber, Jira, and a bespoke in house LLM test harness. There is already strong unit test coverage in place, giving you a solid base to build a robust end to end automation strategy. You will take ownership of QA strategy end to end, driving automation forward with a strong focus on modern tooling. This is a hands on role where you will balance manual and automated testing where needed, introduce structure and process in a way that adds value without unnecessary overhead, and work closely with developers and product in a highly collaborative environment. As the business moves towards becoming a medical device company, you will also play a key role in helping mature QA practices to align with more rigorous standardsp. Although it is early stage, the team already has strong processes in place due to the nature of their product so there is no startup chaos here. The ideal person will be an experienced automation tester with strong web automation skills, ideally using Playwright, with mobile experience being a nice to have. You will be comfortable working independently, confident taking full ownership of QA end to end, and naturally curious about AI and large language models, with a genuine enjoyment of figuring things out. Salary is up to 70,000 depending on experience. If you would like to hear more, please apply below to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment
SAS Technical Architect (Viya 4) - MUST HAVE HMRC SC CLEARANCE - Telford and remote - 6 months+/RATE: £656 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a SAS Technical Architect (Viya 4). For this role you will need to be onsite in Telford 2 days per week. Please find some details below: Clearance Required: Current HMRC SC Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - 2 days on site: We are seeking an experienced SAS Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale analytics solutions using the SAS toolset, with a strong focus on SAS Viya 4 architecture. The role will be responsible for defining end-to-end technical architecture, supporting migration from Legacy SAS platforms, and ensuring alignment with enterprise cloud and data strategies. This role is critical to supporting large-scale transformation programmes involving migration of SAS 9.4/Viya 3.5 estates to Viya 4 platforms. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Define and own the end-to-end SAS architecture, ensuring alignment with programme and enterprise strategy. Design scalable, secure, and high-performing SAS Viya 4 solutions across cloud environments (AWS/Azure). Lead architecture reviews, governance gates, and design approvals. SAS Viya 4 Platform Architect and implement SAS Viya 4 environments, including: o CAS (Cloud Analytic Services) o SAS Studio, Visual Analytics, and Model Studio Define deployment patterns using containerised environments (Kubernetes) for Viya 4. Ensure alignment with platform strategies (eg DPS/Minerva). Migration & Transformation Lead migration of SAS 9.4/Viya 3.5 workloads to Viya 4, including: o Data integration flows o Analytical models and reporting o Configuration and scheduling Define migration approach covering: o Code migration and refactoring o Data validation and reconciliation o Performance optimisation Support transformation of Legacy solutions to modern, cloud-native patterns. Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership to data engineers, developers, and testers. Support design for: o CI/CD integration o DevOps practices o Automation and deployment pipelines Collaborate with architects, engineering teams, and SMEs across suppliers. Governance & Stakeholder Management Present solutions to senior stakeholders (client and internal). Ensure compliance with: o Security and data governance standards o Cloud architecture principles Support commercial and delivery teams with estimation and solutioning. Key Skills & Experience Essential Strong experience in SAS architecture and technical design Proven delivery experience with SAS Viya 4 platforms Deep knowledge of SAS toolset, including: o SAS DI/Data Integration o SAS Visual Analytics o SAS Studio/Enterprise Guide Experience designing cloud-based SAS solutions (AWS/Azure) Experience with Kubernetes/containerised deployments for Viya 4 Experience delivering large-scale migration programmes Desirable Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience integrating SAS with: o Airflow or alternative schedulers o Data platforms (eg Snowflake, Databricks) Understanding of data security and access models Experience in public sector/regulated environments (eg HMRC) Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience) SAS certifications (Viya/Advanced Analytics) preferred Key Behaviours Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills Ability to operate at both strategic architecture level and hands-on design Analytical mindset with a focus on quality and delivery Collaborative approach across multi-supplier environments Typical Deliverables Architecture design documents (HLD/LLD) SAS Viya 4 deployment and configuration designs Migration strategies and runbooks Governance artefacts and technical assurance inputs Reporting Line Typically reports to Programme/Delivery Architect or Engagement Manager Works closely with: o Technical Architects o Data Engineers o Platform/Cloud teams o Client architecture teams Context Migration of Legacy SAS estates to Viya 4 cloud platforms is a key focus Solutions align to enterprise platforms such as Minerva/DPS Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
02/06/2026
Contractor
SAS Technical Architect (Viya 4) - MUST HAVE HMRC SC CLEARANCE - Telford and remote - 6 months+/RATE: £656 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a SAS Technical Architect (Viya 4). For this role you will need to be onsite in Telford 2 days per week. Please find some details below: Clearance Required: Current HMRC SC Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - 2 days on site: We are seeking an experienced SAS Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale analytics solutions using the SAS toolset, with a strong focus on SAS Viya 4 architecture. The role will be responsible for defining end-to-end technical architecture, supporting migration from Legacy SAS platforms, and ensuring alignment with enterprise cloud and data strategies. This role is critical to supporting large-scale transformation programmes involving migration of SAS 9.4/Viya 3.5 estates to Viya 4 platforms. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Define and own the end-to-end SAS architecture, ensuring alignment with programme and enterprise strategy. Design scalable, secure, and high-performing SAS Viya 4 solutions across cloud environments (AWS/Azure). Lead architecture reviews, governance gates, and design approvals. SAS Viya 4 Platform Architect and implement SAS Viya 4 environments, including: o CAS (Cloud Analytic Services) o SAS Studio, Visual Analytics, and Model Studio Define deployment patterns using containerised environments (Kubernetes) for Viya 4. Ensure alignment with platform strategies (eg DPS/Minerva). Migration & Transformation Lead migration of SAS 9.4/Viya 3.5 workloads to Viya 4, including: o Data integration flows o Analytical models and reporting o Configuration and scheduling Define migration approach covering: o Code migration and refactoring o Data validation and reconciliation o Performance optimisation Support transformation of Legacy solutions to modern, cloud-native patterns. Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership to data engineers, developers, and testers. Support design for: o CI/CD integration o DevOps practices o Automation and deployment pipelines Collaborate with architects, engineering teams, and SMEs across suppliers. Governance & Stakeholder Management Present solutions to senior stakeholders (client and internal). Ensure compliance with: o Security and data governance standards o Cloud architecture principles Support commercial and delivery teams with estimation and solutioning. Key Skills & Experience Essential Strong experience in SAS architecture and technical design Proven delivery experience with SAS Viya 4 platforms Deep knowledge of SAS toolset, including: o SAS DI/Data Integration o SAS Visual Analytics o SAS Studio/Enterprise Guide Experience designing cloud-based SAS solutions (AWS/Azure) Experience with Kubernetes/containerised deployments for Viya 4 Experience delivering large-scale migration programmes Desirable Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience integrating SAS with: o Airflow or alternative schedulers o Data platforms (eg Snowflake, Databricks) Understanding of data security and access models Experience in public sector/regulated environments (eg HMRC) Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience) SAS certifications (Viya/Advanced Analytics) preferred Key Behaviours Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills Ability to operate at both strategic architecture level and hands-on design Analytical mindset with a focus on quality and delivery Collaborative approach across multi-supplier environments Typical Deliverables Architecture design documents (HLD/LLD) SAS Viya 4 deployment and configuration designs Migration strategies and runbooks Governance artefacts and technical assurance inputs Reporting Line Typically reports to Programme/Delivery Architect or Engagement Manager Works closely with: o Technical Architects o Data Engineers o Platform/Cloud teams o Client architecture teams Context Migration of Legacy SAS estates to Viya 4 cloud platforms is a key focus Solutions align to enterprise platforms such as Minerva/DPS Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
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 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. Benefits 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 Vitality health insurance - with its own set of rewards and benefits Life Assurance - Four times annual salary Diversity & Inclusion At Vitality, we're committed to diversity and inclusion because it's good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
02/06/2026
Full time
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 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. Benefits 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 Vitality health insurance - with its own set of rewards and benefits Life Assurance - Four times annual salary Diversity & Inclusion At Vitality, we're committed to diversity and inclusion because it's good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
About This Role The Senior SOC Analyst will be responsible for day to day security threats, vulnerability management, analysis, and response. The role involves managing security incidents, reviewing alerts, determining false positives and true positives, and working with incident responders on known or suspected security threats. The analyst will conduct log analysis, vulnerabilities, emerging threats, threat hunting, and incident response in alignment with best practices and recognized control frameworks, while mentoring analysts and handling escalations. The analyst will also provide security metrics, threat landscape updates, and emerging trend analyses. Responsibilities Operate within a Security Operations Center (SOC) team environment. Monitor, analyse, and investigate security incidents and events using tools such as SIEM, UEBA, Threat Intel, and EDR. Perform security incident and event correlation, analysis, and triage using information from multiple sources within the enterprise. Generate reports, dashboards, and presentations from security technologies. Act as the point of contact for Tier1 and Tier2 escalations for in depth investigations. Participate in an on call rotation. Analyse trending security data from heterogeneous security devices across multiple layers. Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms actionable incidents. Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, including internal customers and senior management, to provide updates on security incidents and ensure proper resolution. Investigate, document, and report on information security threats and emerging trends. Integrate technologies and share information with SOC analysts and external teams. Participate in internal projects to increase SOC efficiency and improve tooling. Improve and challenge existing processes and procedures in an agile environment. Maintain and update security documentation, including incident reports and KB articles. Provide technical expertise, mentor team members, and advise other departments. Perform advanced threat hunting activities using custom queries, behavioural analysis, and threat modelling frameworks. Develop and maintain security dashboards, metrics, and executive level reporting. Develop and maintain security tools, playbooks, and SOAR workflows to improve SOC efficiency. Core Qualifications Permanent right to live and work in the United Kingdom - job is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Bachelor's degree in a related field (Security, Forensics, Cyber Security, Computer Science) or equivalent industry experience. At least 5years of experience in an information security/cyber security role. Proven experience as a security analyst, incident handler/responder, security engineer, or penetration tester. Knowledge of security methodologies and processes (Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND). Knowledge of technical security solutions (firewalls, SIEM, NIDS/NIPS/HIDS/HIPS, EDR, DLP, SOAR, proxies, network behavioural analytics, orchestration, automation, cloud security). Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, FTP, SSH, SSL/TLS, HTTP, network analysis, and email security. Good knowledge of common malware threats and attack methodologies. Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, .NET, Ruby, Java, C, etc.). Experience with Infrastructure as Code. Professional certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, Security+, CCNA CyberOps, OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, CySA+ (desirable). Core Competencies Ability to manage multiple independent projects simultaneously. Effective written and verbal communication for diverse audiences. Adaptability to changing priorities and processes. Team oriented, representing Information Security with excellent teamwork skills. Document and operational playbook development, including alert enhancements. Mentoring and supporting team members to advance the security program. Fundamental knowledge of network and system technologies and practices. Commitment to continual learning of new technologies and skills. Benefits 28 days annual leave plus 10 Northern Ireland national holidays. Private health insurance (medical, dental, optical). Life insurance. Competitive salary with an annual bonus. Training and development budget. Pension matched up to 7%. Flexible working hours and hybrid work schedule. Monthly catered lunches, unlimited drinks and snacks. Charitable matching gift program. EEO Statement Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics. Disability Statement Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who request them. If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form.
01/06/2026
Full time
About This Role The Senior SOC Analyst will be responsible for day to day security threats, vulnerability management, analysis, and response. The role involves managing security incidents, reviewing alerts, determining false positives and true positives, and working with incident responders on known or suspected security threats. The analyst will conduct log analysis, vulnerabilities, emerging threats, threat hunting, and incident response in alignment with best practices and recognized control frameworks, while mentoring analysts and handling escalations. The analyst will also provide security metrics, threat landscape updates, and emerging trend analyses. Responsibilities Operate within a Security Operations Center (SOC) team environment. Monitor, analyse, and investigate security incidents and events using tools such as SIEM, UEBA, Threat Intel, and EDR. Perform security incident and event correlation, analysis, and triage using information from multiple sources within the enterprise. Generate reports, dashboards, and presentations from security technologies. Act as the point of contact for Tier1 and Tier2 escalations for in depth investigations. Participate in an on call rotation. Analyse trending security data from heterogeneous security devices across multiple layers. Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms actionable incidents. Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, including internal customers and senior management, to provide updates on security incidents and ensure proper resolution. Investigate, document, and report on information security threats and emerging trends. Integrate technologies and share information with SOC analysts and external teams. Participate in internal projects to increase SOC efficiency and improve tooling. Improve and challenge existing processes and procedures in an agile environment. Maintain and update security documentation, including incident reports and KB articles. Provide technical expertise, mentor team members, and advise other departments. Perform advanced threat hunting activities using custom queries, behavioural analysis, and threat modelling frameworks. Develop and maintain security dashboards, metrics, and executive level reporting. Develop and maintain security tools, playbooks, and SOAR workflows to improve SOC efficiency. Core Qualifications Permanent right to live and work in the United Kingdom - job is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Bachelor's degree in a related field (Security, Forensics, Cyber Security, Computer Science) or equivalent industry experience. At least 5years of experience in an information security/cyber security role. Proven experience as a security analyst, incident handler/responder, security engineer, or penetration tester. Knowledge of security methodologies and processes (Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND). Knowledge of technical security solutions (firewalls, SIEM, NIDS/NIPS/HIDS/HIPS, EDR, DLP, SOAR, proxies, network behavioural analytics, orchestration, automation, cloud security). Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, FTP, SSH, SSL/TLS, HTTP, network analysis, and email security. Good knowledge of common malware threats and attack methodologies. Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, .NET, Ruby, Java, C, etc.). Experience with Infrastructure as Code. Professional certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, Security+, CCNA CyberOps, OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, CySA+ (desirable). Core Competencies Ability to manage multiple independent projects simultaneously. Effective written and verbal communication for diverse audiences. Adaptability to changing priorities and processes. Team oriented, representing Information Security with excellent teamwork skills. Document and operational playbook development, including alert enhancements. Mentoring and supporting team members to advance the security program. Fundamental knowledge of network and system technologies and practices. Commitment to continual learning of new technologies and skills. Benefits 28 days annual leave plus 10 Northern Ireland national holidays. Private health insurance (medical, dental, optical). Life insurance. Competitive salary with an annual bonus. Training and development budget. Pension matched up to 7%. Flexible working hours and hybrid work schedule. Monthly catered lunches, unlimited drinks and snacks. Charitable matching gift program. EEO Statement Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics. Disability Statement Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who request them. If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form.
Great British Energy Group is seeking a skilled Senior Automation Tester for a 12-month hybrid contract in Glasgow. This pivotal role focuses on optimizing automation frameworks to enhance test efficiency within secure government platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in regression testing and automation tools such as Selenium and Playwright. This position requires the ability to improve overall test reliability and integrate automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines.
01/06/2026
Full time
Great British Energy Group is seeking a skilled Senior Automation Tester for a 12-month hybrid contract in Glasgow. This pivotal role focuses on optimizing automation frameworks to enhance test efficiency within secure government platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in regression testing and automation tools such as Selenium and Playwright. This position requires the ability to improve overall test reliability and integrate automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines.
On behalf of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), we are looking for a Senior Automation Tester (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract based Hybrid in Glasgow. This is a high-impact role focused on transforming an existing automation estate, reducing regression execution times and improving overall test efficiency across a secure government platform. Purpose of Job This role sits within the Rosa Service Organisation (RSO), supporting the ongoing development of secure government platforms. The team currently operates with extensive regression packs and this position will play a critical role in transforming and scaling the existing automation capability - improving regression efficiency, enhancing test stability, and embedding automation into CI/CD pipelines. You will take ownership of evolving (and where required, redefining) the automation framework, ultimately enabling a more efficient, reliable and self-service testing capability across the team. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions across UI, API and integration layers. Review existing regression test packs and drive their optimisation and automation to significantly reduce execution time. Assess current automation frameworks and extend or refactor them to improve scalability, maintainability and overall test coverage. Improve test environment stability and alignment with production to increase confidence in releases. Build and enhance automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress), developing reusable components to support scalability. Conduct root cause analysis for defects and collaborate with developers to resolve issues. Validate application reliability, performance and compatibility across environments. Integrate and execute automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Monitor pipeline execution and address failures or flaky tests. Produce clear documentation and enable knowledge transfer to support a more self-sufficient testing capability across the team, including key stakeholders where required. Qualifications Proven experience improving or scaling automation frameworks in complex or legacy environments. Strong experience in regression testing and optimisation, ideally within large or complex test estates. Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium. Experience with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured, Karate). Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Knowledge of Git and branching strategies. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with high attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes. SC or DV Clearance is an essential requirement; you must be willing and eligible to undergo DV clearance. Experience with cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP) and containerised systems (Docker/Kubernetes). Familiarity with BDD/TDD practices and tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience. ISTQB certification. Additional Information Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not overseas. EEO Statements Disability Confident: As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Veteran Support: FCDO guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
01/06/2026
Full time
On behalf of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), we are looking for a Senior Automation Tester (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract based Hybrid in Glasgow. This is a high-impact role focused on transforming an existing automation estate, reducing regression execution times and improving overall test efficiency across a secure government platform. Purpose of Job This role sits within the Rosa Service Organisation (RSO), supporting the ongoing development of secure government platforms. The team currently operates with extensive regression packs and this position will play a critical role in transforming and scaling the existing automation capability - improving regression efficiency, enhancing test stability, and embedding automation into CI/CD pipelines. You will take ownership of evolving (and where required, redefining) the automation framework, ultimately enabling a more efficient, reliable and self-service testing capability across the team. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions across UI, API and integration layers. Review existing regression test packs and drive their optimisation and automation to significantly reduce execution time. Assess current automation frameworks and extend or refactor them to improve scalability, maintainability and overall test coverage. Improve test environment stability and alignment with production to increase confidence in releases. Build and enhance automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress), developing reusable components to support scalability. Conduct root cause analysis for defects and collaborate with developers to resolve issues. Validate application reliability, performance and compatibility across environments. Integrate and execute automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Monitor pipeline execution and address failures or flaky tests. Produce clear documentation and enable knowledge transfer to support a more self-sufficient testing capability across the team, including key stakeholders where required. Qualifications Proven experience improving or scaling automation frameworks in complex or legacy environments. Strong experience in regression testing and optimisation, ideally within large or complex test estates. Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium. Experience with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured, Karate). Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Knowledge of Git and branching strategies. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with high attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes. SC or DV Clearance is an essential requirement; you must be willing and eligible to undergo DV clearance. Experience with cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP) and containerised systems (Docker/Kubernetes). Familiarity with BDD/TDD practices and tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience. ISTQB certification. Additional Information Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not overseas. EEO Statements Disability Confident: As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Veteran Support: FCDO guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Artlist is a leading creative technology company on a mission to empower creators and brands to bring their vision to life with video. Offering cutting-edge AI tools and models for image, video, and voiceover creation, alongside high-quality creative assets and powerful editing tools, Artlist enables creators to stay on trend, and achieve their creative goals. Trusted by over 30 million creators worldwide and top brands including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Versace, Artlist provides a seamless, subscription-based platform with a global license, giving creators everything they need to produce professional video content efficiently. For more information, visit artlist.io. The Role Norwich office / Hybrid We're looking for an Automation Engineer to join our amazing and growing R&D department. As a senior Automation Engineer your primary focus will be on owning and managing the test infrastructure, maintaining a robust automation framework and making architectural decisions around automation tooling. Key focus areas Responsible for designing and writing automationtests and taking ownership of the CI/CD tools and processes in your team. Backend and integration testing is the priority, with a focus on BE/integration. Define and design scalable automated solutions to technology challenges, act as a strategic automation partner of our engineering teams and provide scalability by creating new automation frameworks and tools. Work with the R&D group in Agile teams as an integrated part of the development process. Responsible for the system alerts and monitoring. Your responsibilities will include assessing our automation quality, stability, pushing for improvement and implementation. Requirements Who we're looking for A developer-minded engineer with a strong approach to testing and automation. Think less "tester who learned to code" and more "developer who deeply understands quality and automation strategy". Born to automate routine activities and passionate about technology Proven strong experience as an automation developer for a complex Product Experience with testing frameworks (Playwright is an advantage) A self-learner, able to accumulate system vision while understanding the architecture of our products through training and self-exploration Experience with API and UI automated test development Experience with CI/CD, preferably GitLab Team player, with a high ability to work independently
01/06/2026
Full time
Artlist is a leading creative technology company on a mission to empower creators and brands to bring their vision to life with video. Offering cutting-edge AI tools and models for image, video, and voiceover creation, alongside high-quality creative assets and powerful editing tools, Artlist enables creators to stay on trend, and achieve their creative goals. Trusted by over 30 million creators worldwide and top brands including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Versace, Artlist provides a seamless, subscription-based platform with a global license, giving creators everything they need to produce professional video content efficiently. For more information, visit artlist.io. The Role Norwich office / Hybrid We're looking for an Automation Engineer to join our amazing and growing R&D department. As a senior Automation Engineer your primary focus will be on owning and managing the test infrastructure, maintaining a robust automation framework and making architectural decisions around automation tooling. Key focus areas Responsible for designing and writing automationtests and taking ownership of the CI/CD tools and processes in your team. Backend and integration testing is the priority, with a focus on BE/integration. Define and design scalable automated solutions to technology challenges, act as a strategic automation partner of our engineering teams and provide scalability by creating new automation frameworks and tools. Work with the R&D group in Agile teams as an integrated part of the development process. Responsible for the system alerts and monitoring. Your responsibilities will include assessing our automation quality, stability, pushing for improvement and implementation. Requirements Who we're looking for A developer-minded engineer with a strong approach to testing and automation. Think less "tester who learned to code" and more "developer who deeply understands quality and automation strategy". Born to automate routine activities and passionate about technology Proven strong experience as an automation developer for a complex Product Experience with testing frameworks (Playwright is an advantage) A self-learner, able to accumulate system vision while understanding the architecture of our products through training and self-exploration Experience with API and UI automated test development Experience with CI/CD, preferably GitLab Team player, with a high ability to work independently
TestYantra Software Solutions is looking for an experienced Automation Tester located in the City of Edinburgh. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks utilizing Java and Selenium. You'll also be responsible for performing API testing and integrating solutions through Azure Cloud CI/CD pipelines. Applicants should have 5-10 years of experience in Software Testing, with in-depth knowledge of database testing and Agile methodologies. Strong communication skills and collaborative abilities are essential to ensure high-quality product delivery.
01/06/2026
Full time
TestYantra Software Solutions is looking for an experienced Automation Tester located in the City of Edinburgh. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks utilizing Java and Selenium. You'll also be responsible for performing API testing and integrating solutions through Azure Cloud CI/CD pipelines. Applicants should have 5-10 years of experience in Software Testing, with in-depth knowledge of database testing and Agile methodologies. Strong communication skills and collaborative abilities are essential to ensure high-quality product delivery.
Ready to keep quality at the heart of projects with impact? Do you want to make a real impact by ensuring quality in services? Are you ready to grow your skills in a supportive, knowledge sharing community where you can achieve your potential? We're a growing tech consultancy that creates user centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government, healthcare and purpose driven businesses. As a Quality Assurance consultant, you'll ensure that quality assurance is considered from the start through testing, questioning and improving. You'll apply your adaptability and communication skills across a variety of projects, working with a vibrant QA community that champions learning and knowledge sharing. The role You'll work on public and private sector projects. You'll likely be working as a lead software quality engineer on internal and client facing projects, contributing to the leadership of teams. Leading by example and promoting the Opencast approach, you'll support colleagues to develop knowledge and work through challenges in all testing types. You'll decide the best thing for your team to be working on. You'll collaborate with team members, clients and users to ensure that high quality is maintained and best practices are followed throughout the project. You'll adapt to different tools and technologies, advising on the best ones to use. You'll ensure that work is carried out in accordance with Opencast's quality, environmental, and information security policies and procedures, as well as applicable customer policies, standards, and procedures while working on client. Requirements Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. Eligibility typically requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days. As a result, we are unable to progress applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements. Essential experience To succeed in this role, you must have experience working as a lead software tester on multiple complex projects and have a good understanding of what it means to be a senior consultant. In your CV and at interview, you'll need to show experience of: Your working area and how you apply this to your role Functional and non functional automation testing using Playwright with Typescript Creating test documentation Resolving complex issues and presenting findings to stakeholders Creating tasks from high level requirements Defect triage You'll need a good understanding of: Basic principles of programming paradigms, such as object oriented programming and procedural programming The concepts and benefits of OAT testing As well as QA skills, there are essential core skills you'll need to be a great consultant. In the interview, we will assess how you have: Demonstrated strong attention to detail and focus on high quality outcomes Took a methodical approach to resolving complex problems Respectfully challenged decisions or solutions when necessary Communicated effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders Proactively sought solutions to mitigate risk Raised risks and issues using the appropriate tools and processes Built strong working relationships and successfully resolved conflicts Led project meetings and actively contributed to workshops and events Desirable experience Some areas of experience are not essential but relevant to the role: UK government service standards Salary Senior consultant salary range: £56,001 £60,000 per annum What we offer A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options and a discretionary bonus. You'll also benefit from flexible working hours (aligned to client commitments), 25 days' holiday, and access to 3 annual "life happens" days to support unexpected situations. We also offer wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team. Where you'll work This role requires regular on site attendance across our HQ, hub offices, client sites and home. Applicants must be able to commute to offices and client sites as part of their normal working arrangements, as travel is essential to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We're happy to make adjustments to support your needs. Want to know more? Visit our website or email
01/06/2026
Full time
Ready to keep quality at the heart of projects with impact? Do you want to make a real impact by ensuring quality in services? Are you ready to grow your skills in a supportive, knowledge sharing community where you can achieve your potential? We're a growing tech consultancy that creates user centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government, healthcare and purpose driven businesses. As a Quality Assurance consultant, you'll ensure that quality assurance is considered from the start through testing, questioning and improving. You'll apply your adaptability and communication skills across a variety of projects, working with a vibrant QA community that champions learning and knowledge sharing. The role You'll work on public and private sector projects. You'll likely be working as a lead software quality engineer on internal and client facing projects, contributing to the leadership of teams. Leading by example and promoting the Opencast approach, you'll support colleagues to develop knowledge and work through challenges in all testing types. You'll decide the best thing for your team to be working on. You'll collaborate with team members, clients and users to ensure that high quality is maintained and best practices are followed throughout the project. You'll adapt to different tools and technologies, advising on the best ones to use. You'll ensure that work is carried out in accordance with Opencast's quality, environmental, and information security policies and procedures, as well as applicable customer policies, standards, and procedures while working on client. Requirements Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. Eligibility typically requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days. As a result, we are unable to progress applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements. Essential experience To succeed in this role, you must have experience working as a lead software tester on multiple complex projects and have a good understanding of what it means to be a senior consultant. In your CV and at interview, you'll need to show experience of: Your working area and how you apply this to your role Functional and non functional automation testing using Playwright with Typescript Creating test documentation Resolving complex issues and presenting findings to stakeholders Creating tasks from high level requirements Defect triage You'll need a good understanding of: Basic principles of programming paradigms, such as object oriented programming and procedural programming The concepts and benefits of OAT testing As well as QA skills, there are essential core skills you'll need to be a great consultant. In the interview, we will assess how you have: Demonstrated strong attention to detail and focus on high quality outcomes Took a methodical approach to resolving complex problems Respectfully challenged decisions or solutions when necessary Communicated effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders Proactively sought solutions to mitigate risk Raised risks and issues using the appropriate tools and processes Built strong working relationships and successfully resolved conflicts Led project meetings and actively contributed to workshops and events Desirable experience Some areas of experience are not essential but relevant to the role: UK government service standards Salary Senior consultant salary range: £56,001 £60,000 per annum What we offer A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options and a discretionary bonus. You'll also benefit from flexible working hours (aligned to client commitments), 25 days' holiday, and access to 3 annual "life happens" days to support unexpected situations. We also offer wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team. Where you'll work This role requires regular on site attendance across our HQ, hub offices, client sites and home. Applicants must be able to commute to offices and client sites as part of their normal working arrangements, as travel is essential to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We're happy to make adjustments to support your needs. Want to know more? Visit our website or email
Are you interested in joining a business that is redefining an industry and launching products that help cement the place of our private hire/taxi operator customers in a global marketplace? About Us We are Autocab, a leading taxi & private hire booking and dispatch software provider, offering innovative solutions to help businesses go further. We do this by creating award winning software and working with our customers and employees to produce solutions that work. We're a passionate bunch who challenge the ordinary and believe in working collaboratively to develop our expertise. Go Further. It's more than just our motto; it is ingrained into the way we work. It is what we strive for as a business and what we expect for our employees and customers. About the Role Responsibilities As an Autocab C# Software Engineer you'll be working as part of a team of highly skilled and motivated people modernizing a business critical .NET Framework monolith, migrating it to a modular, cloud first, modern .NET application. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you will be surrounded and supported by experienced people who are passionate about Software Development. You will be part of our Agile Development process including (but not limited to) Backlog Prioritisation, Estimation, Sprint Planning and Retrospectives. Using Jira tickets that are assigned to you in Sprint Planning you will test your work thoroughly before handing it on to the testers in your team. We strive to find the correct balance between speed and quality, and you will both support and be supported by other members of the team and the department. Most importantly you will develop securely ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our customer's systems and data. Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills. A sound understanding of best development practices, especially around process communication, concurrency, security and automation. Strong spoken and written English language A willingness to contribute to continual improvement efforts within the team. Solid C# experience, ideally gained in both .NET Framework and current .NET. Desirable Experience in Microsoft Azure. Good experience in data modelling, schema design and optimisation. You should be comfortable working in an agile development environment. A strong understanding of software transformation patterns and an ability to define clear domain boundaries. What We Can Offer You Core Working Hours 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Hybrid working model - our collab days are Wednesdays, Thursdays and alternate Tuesdays Benefits From day one: 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) per annum Life Assurance - 24/7 life cover, 2x your basic salary Monthly Uber Eats vouchers 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme Office social area, which includes pool, foosball, and table tennis tables Access to which provides virtual GP, physio and mental health support services Free breakfast on office days Bonusly reward and recognition platform Company pension scheme with Royal London After passing probation: Medical insurance with Vitality Subsidised travel scheme to commute into the office L&D Scheme to offer further qualifications, courses and training Work from Anywhere scheme: Up to 4 weeks available per annum to work from anywhere in the world Enhanced leave policies including family leave and sickness leave About Our Values We have five core values which we live and breathe by. These go way beyond a list; they're baked into the fabric of our interactions and are used to drive growth across our business. You will need to: Be customer centric; putting customers first, valuing their opinions and listening to their feedback. Adopt a collaborative approach to working; have strong team working and listening skills to help yourself, your team, and Autocab. Have a flexible approach to your work; have an adaptable mind set, proactive problem solver and think outside the box. Have a passionate and personable nature; be creative and confident in your work. Comfortable with building rapport with customers and the team. Have a straight up style of communication by being transparent, honest and clear in everything you do. If you are looking for a new challenge and keen to make a difference, come and join the Autocab team.
01/06/2026
Full time
Are you interested in joining a business that is redefining an industry and launching products that help cement the place of our private hire/taxi operator customers in a global marketplace? About Us We are Autocab, a leading taxi & private hire booking and dispatch software provider, offering innovative solutions to help businesses go further. We do this by creating award winning software and working with our customers and employees to produce solutions that work. We're a passionate bunch who challenge the ordinary and believe in working collaboratively to develop our expertise. Go Further. It's more than just our motto; it is ingrained into the way we work. It is what we strive for as a business and what we expect for our employees and customers. About the Role Responsibilities As an Autocab C# Software Engineer you'll be working as part of a team of highly skilled and motivated people modernizing a business critical .NET Framework monolith, migrating it to a modular, cloud first, modern .NET application. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you will be surrounded and supported by experienced people who are passionate about Software Development. You will be part of our Agile Development process including (but not limited to) Backlog Prioritisation, Estimation, Sprint Planning and Retrospectives. Using Jira tickets that are assigned to you in Sprint Planning you will test your work thoroughly before handing it on to the testers in your team. We strive to find the correct balance between speed and quality, and you will both support and be supported by other members of the team and the department. Most importantly you will develop securely ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our customer's systems and data. Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills. A sound understanding of best development practices, especially around process communication, concurrency, security and automation. Strong spoken and written English language A willingness to contribute to continual improvement efforts within the team. Solid C# experience, ideally gained in both .NET Framework and current .NET. Desirable Experience in Microsoft Azure. Good experience in data modelling, schema design and optimisation. You should be comfortable working in an agile development environment. A strong understanding of software transformation patterns and an ability to define clear domain boundaries. What We Can Offer You Core Working Hours 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Hybrid working model - our collab days are Wednesdays, Thursdays and alternate Tuesdays Benefits From day one: 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) per annum Life Assurance - 24/7 life cover, 2x your basic salary Monthly Uber Eats vouchers 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme Office social area, which includes pool, foosball, and table tennis tables Access to which provides virtual GP, physio and mental health support services Free breakfast on office days Bonusly reward and recognition platform Company pension scheme with Royal London After passing probation: Medical insurance with Vitality Subsidised travel scheme to commute into the office L&D Scheme to offer further qualifications, courses and training Work from Anywhere scheme: Up to 4 weeks available per annum to work from anywhere in the world Enhanced leave policies including family leave and sickness leave About Our Values We have five core values which we live and breathe by. These go way beyond a list; they're baked into the fabric of our interactions and are used to drive growth across our business. You will need to: Be customer centric; putting customers first, valuing their opinions and listening to their feedback. Adopt a collaborative approach to working; have strong team working and listening skills to help yourself, your team, and Autocab. Have a flexible approach to your work; have an adaptable mind set, proactive problem solver and think outside the box. Have a passionate and personable nature; be creative and confident in your work. Comfortable with building rapport with customers and the team. Have a straight up style of communication by being transparent, honest and clear in everything you do. If you are looking for a new challenge and keen to make a difference, come and join the Autocab team.
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Java and Selenium. Perform API automation testing using Rest Assured. Integrate and execute automation suites through Azure Cloud CI/CD pipelines. Conduct backend validation, database testing, and SQL query verification. Develop and execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end automated test cases. Collaborate closely with Developers, DevOps teams, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality product delivery. Analyse test execution results, identify defects, and support root cause analysis. Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and release activities. Ensure adherence to automation best practices, framework scalability, and coding standards. Required Skills & Qualifications 5-10 years of experience in Software Testing and Automation Testing. Strong hands on expertise in Java and Selenium automation frameworks. Solid experience in API testing using Rest Assured. Experience working with Azure Cloud and CI/CD pipeline integrations. Strong knowledge of database testing, SQL queries, and backend validations. Good understanding of automation framework architecture and Agile methodologies. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
01/06/2026
Full time
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Java and Selenium. Perform API automation testing using Rest Assured. Integrate and execute automation suites through Azure Cloud CI/CD pipelines. Conduct backend validation, database testing, and SQL query verification. Develop and execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end automated test cases. Collaborate closely with Developers, DevOps teams, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality product delivery. Analyse test execution results, identify defects, and support root cause analysis. Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and release activities. Ensure adherence to automation best practices, framework scalability, and coding standards. Required Skills & Qualifications 5-10 years of experience in Software Testing and Automation Testing. Strong hands on expertise in Java and Selenium automation frameworks. Solid experience in API testing using Rest Assured. Experience working with Azure Cloud and CI/CD pipeline integrations. Strong knowledge of database testing, SQL queries, and backend validations. Good understanding of automation framework architecture and Agile methodologies. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
We're are partnering with a growing digital consultancy who are looking for a Senior/Lead DevOps Engineer to deliver large-scale digital transformation projects that will make the UK smarter, safer, cleaner, and healthier. You'll work cross-functionally with developers, testers, user-centred designers, delivery managers, and data scientists to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions, while shaping DevOps practices across projects, teams, and clients. This is your chance to apply your expertise in automation, scalability, security, and cloud-native engineering to real-world challenges, while shaping DevOps practices across projects, teams, and clients. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities As a Senior / Lead DevOps Engineer, you will: Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for deploying software and infrastructure through to production, collaborating closely with developers, testers, user-centred designers, delivery managers, data scientists, and clients. Apply zero-downtime deployment strategies to ensure reliability and resilience across projects and teams. Use Infrastructure as Code to build, manage, and evolve cloud environments at scale. Engage directly with clients, understanding their needs and translating them into robust, secure, and scalable DevOps solutions. Drive adoption of DevOps best practices, mentoring colleagues, guiding client teams, and influencing delivery outcomes. Improve security posture with automated monitoring, vulnerability detection, and patching, working alongside relevant stakeholders. Stay ahead of the curve by bringing new ideas, tools, and techniques into our work, supporting teams and clients in applying them effectively. In order to be successful in the role, candidates ideally need AWS DevOps engineering at scale, with deep knowledge of automation, distributed systems, and container orchestration Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and cloud-native CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, CodeBuild, CodePipeline). Designing and operating secure, scalable, and high-performance systems. Leading and mentoring engineers, embedding DevOps culture and practice. Agile delivery environments (Scrum, GDS, Agile phases, etc.). Ability to build strong client relationships, explain complex technical concepts, and guide client teams in adopting DevOps practices. Experience working in a professional services or consultancy environment, with proven client-facing responsibility Awareness and/or experience of GOV.UK Service Standards and Technology Code of Practice. Experience delivering as part of multiple projects concurrently across client and internal teams This is a unique opportunity in Scotland, to join a growing scale up who are doing things differently in the market. Interested?. Please apply to find out more. Salary is NEG plus benefits Please note-this role will require some travel down to the Leeds office.
01/06/2026
Full time
We're are partnering with a growing digital consultancy who are looking for a Senior/Lead DevOps Engineer to deliver large-scale digital transformation projects that will make the UK smarter, safer, cleaner, and healthier. You'll work cross-functionally with developers, testers, user-centred designers, delivery managers, and data scientists to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions, while shaping DevOps practices across projects, teams, and clients. This is your chance to apply your expertise in automation, scalability, security, and cloud-native engineering to real-world challenges, while shaping DevOps practices across projects, teams, and clients. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities As a Senior / Lead DevOps Engineer, you will: Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for deploying software and infrastructure through to production, collaborating closely with developers, testers, user-centred designers, delivery managers, data scientists, and clients. Apply zero-downtime deployment strategies to ensure reliability and resilience across projects and teams. Use Infrastructure as Code to build, manage, and evolve cloud environments at scale. Engage directly with clients, understanding their needs and translating them into robust, secure, and scalable DevOps solutions. Drive adoption of DevOps best practices, mentoring colleagues, guiding client teams, and influencing delivery outcomes. Improve security posture with automated monitoring, vulnerability detection, and patching, working alongside relevant stakeholders. Stay ahead of the curve by bringing new ideas, tools, and techniques into our work, supporting teams and clients in applying them effectively. In order to be successful in the role, candidates ideally need AWS DevOps engineering at scale, with deep knowledge of automation, distributed systems, and container orchestration Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and cloud-native CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, CodeBuild, CodePipeline). Designing and operating secure, scalable, and high-performance systems. Leading and mentoring engineers, embedding DevOps culture and practice. Agile delivery environments (Scrum, GDS, Agile phases, etc.). Ability to build strong client relationships, explain complex technical concepts, and guide client teams in adopting DevOps practices. Experience working in a professional services or consultancy environment, with proven client-facing responsibility Awareness and/or experience of GOV.UK Service Standards and Technology Code of Practice. Experience delivering as part of multiple projects concurrently across client and internal teams This is a unique opportunity in Scotland, to join a growing scale up who are doing things differently in the market. Interested?. Please apply to find out more. Salary is NEG plus benefits Please note-this role will require some travel down to the Leeds office.
