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DevOps Engineer - AWS Central Government Rate: 555 per day Contract: Contract Location: Predominantly remote with occasional/ad hoc travel to client sites Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Role We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a major digital transformation programme for a Central Government client . You will work within a cloud-native AWS and Java environment , helping to build, maintain and optimise the infrastructure, deployment pipelines and cloud platforms underpinning critical public-facing digital services. The successful candidate will have strong Central Government/public sector experience alongside a proven background in DevOps, AWS cloud engineering, automation and modern agile delivery environments. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain infrastructure across AWS cloud environments . Build and support CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable and efficient software delivery. Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration and deployment. Support Java-based applications and microservices . Implement monitoring, alerting and logging solutions to maintain platform reliability and performance. Support platform security, compliance and operational resilience. Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment and performance issues across development and production environments. Promote DevOps best practice, automation and continuous improvement. Support disaster recovery, backup and business continuity activities. Collaborate closely with Architects, Developers, Security and Delivery teams. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer within large-scale digital transformation programmes. Strong Central Government/public sector experience . Significant hands-on experience with AWS . Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, CloudFormation or similar . Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps or similar. Experience supporting Java-based applications and microservices architectures . Strong Linux administration and scripting skills using Bash, Python or similar. Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes . Knowledge of monitoring and logging technologies such as CloudWatch, Grafana, ELK and Prometheus . Strong understanding of cloud security, networking and operational best practices .
21/09/2026
Contractor
DevOps Engineer - AWS Central Government Rate: 555 per day Contract: Contract Location: Predominantly remote with occasional/ad hoc travel to client sites Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Role We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a major digital transformation programme for a Central Government client . You will work within a cloud-native AWS and Java environment , helping to build, maintain and optimise the infrastructure, deployment pipelines and cloud platforms underpinning critical public-facing digital services. The successful candidate will have strong Central Government/public sector experience alongside a proven background in DevOps, AWS cloud engineering, automation and modern agile delivery environments. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain infrastructure across AWS cloud environments . Build and support CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable and efficient software delivery. Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration and deployment. Support Java-based applications and microservices . Implement monitoring, alerting and logging solutions to maintain platform reliability and performance. Support platform security, compliance and operational resilience. Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment and performance issues across development and production environments. Promote DevOps best practice, automation and continuous improvement. Support disaster recovery, backup and business continuity activities. Collaborate closely with Architects, Developers, Security and Delivery teams. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer within large-scale digital transformation programmes. Strong Central Government/public sector experience . Significant hands-on experience with AWS . Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, CloudFormation or similar . Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps or similar. Experience supporting Java-based applications and microservices architectures . Strong Linux administration and scripting skills using Bash, Python or similar. Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes . Knowledge of monitoring and logging technologies such as CloudWatch, Grafana, ELK and Prometheus . Strong understanding of cloud security, networking and operational best practices .
Gold Group
Software Test Engineer - Unit Test
Gold Group Rugeley, Staffordshire
Job Title: Software Test Engineer Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire Term: 12 Months IR35: INSIDE Hourly Rate: DOE I am seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team delivering safety- and mission-critical software. This is a hands-on testing role for someone who is comfortable working at code level as well as system level. You will work closely with Software Engineers, Systems Engineers and Quality teams, taking ownership of unit, integration and regression testing across Windows and Linux environments. You will play a key role in strengthening automated testing, maintaining CI pipelines and ensuring robust, traceable test evidence from requirements through to results. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, review and maintain unit tests for new and legacy software. Develop and maintain automated integration and regression test suites across Windows and Linux. Derive test cases from requirements and maintain requirements-to-test traceability. Manage test workflows and artefacts within Jira and Confluence. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, including Bitbucket Pipelines, Bamboo or Jenkins. Investigate, reproduce and document software defects, working closely with developers through to resolution. Produce test plans, specifications, reports and evidence packs for internal and customer review. Monitor code coverage, test pass rates and defect trends, identifying opportunities for improvement. Support code reviews from a testing and quality perspective. Coach developers on effective unit testing and contribute to improvements in testing strategy, tooling and processes. Work in accordance with configuration management, information security and quality procedures. Essential Skills & Experience Unit testing and test-driven development (TDD). Testing frameworks such as Google Test, Catch2, CppUnit, NUnit, xUnit, MSTest, JUnit or pytest. Reading, writing and debugging code in C++, C#, Java or Python. Mocking and test-double frameworks such as Google Mock, Moq, Mockito or unittest.mock. Code coverage and static analysis tools such as gcov/lcov, OpenCover, SonarQube, Coverity or Polyspace. Designing test cases from written requirements and maintaining test traceability. Defect management, including reproduction, severity assessment, evidence capture and closure verification. Atlassian & CI/CD Jira - boards, workflows, issue types, filters and dashboards. Jira test management tools such as Xray or Zephyr Scale. Confluence - producing structured technical and testing documentation. Bitbucket - source control, branching, pull requests and code reviews. Bamboo and/or Bitbucket Pipelines - configuring and troubleshooting automated build and test stages. Platforms & Development Tooling Windows and Linux environments. PowerShell, Bash and/or Python scripting. CMake, MSBuild, make, GCC/Clang and MSVC. Git, including branching, merging, rebasing and conflict resolution. Virtual machines and containers. Automated test environments and supporting infrastructure. PLEASE NOTE Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
21/09/2026
Contractor
Job Title: Software Test Engineer Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire Term: 12 Months IR35: INSIDE Hourly Rate: DOE I am seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team delivering safety- and mission-critical software. This is a hands-on testing role for someone who is comfortable working at code level as well as system level. You will work closely with Software Engineers, Systems Engineers and Quality teams, taking ownership of unit, integration and regression testing across Windows and Linux environments. You will play a key role in strengthening automated testing, maintaining CI pipelines and ensuring robust, traceable test evidence from requirements through to results. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, review and maintain unit tests for new and legacy software. Develop and maintain automated integration and regression test suites across Windows and Linux. Derive test cases from requirements and maintain requirements-to-test traceability. Manage test workflows and artefacts within Jira and Confluence. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, including Bitbucket Pipelines, Bamboo or Jenkins. Investigate, reproduce and document software defects, working closely with developers through to resolution. Produce test plans, specifications, reports and evidence packs for internal and customer review. Monitor code coverage, test pass rates and defect trends, identifying opportunities for improvement. Support code reviews from a testing and quality perspective. Coach developers on effective unit testing and contribute to improvements in testing strategy, tooling and processes. Work in accordance with configuration management, information security and quality procedures. Essential Skills & Experience Unit testing and test-driven development (TDD). Testing frameworks such as Google Test, Catch2, CppUnit, NUnit, xUnit, MSTest, JUnit or pytest. Reading, writing and debugging code in C++, C#, Java or Python. Mocking and test-double frameworks such as Google Mock, Moq, Mockito or unittest.mock. Code coverage and static analysis tools such as gcov/lcov, OpenCover, SonarQube, Coverity or Polyspace. Designing test cases from written requirements and maintaining test traceability. Defect management, including reproduction, severity assessment, evidence capture and closure verification. Atlassian & CI/CD Jira - boards, workflows, issue types, filters and dashboards. Jira test management tools such as Xray or Zephyr Scale. Confluence - producing structured technical and testing documentation. Bitbucket - source control, branching, pull requests and code reviews. Bamboo and/or Bitbucket Pipelines - configuring and troubleshooting automated build and test stages. Platforms & Development Tooling Windows and Linux environments. PowerShell, Bash and/or Python scripting. CMake, MSBuild, make, GCC/Clang and MSVC. Git, including branching, merging, rebasing and conflict resolution. Virtual machines and containers. Automated test environments and supporting infrastructure. PLEASE NOTE Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Matchtech
Java Developer AWS Microservices I SC Cleared
Matchtech Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Java Developer AWS Microservices I SC Cleared 280- 500 per day (Inside IR35/Umbrella) Contract: 14 months Locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow (2-3 days on site p/w) Security Clearance: Existing SC or CTC preferred. SC eligibility required. We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a high-profile cloud transformation programme, working within a Scrum team responsible for developing and supporting services across a large-scale AWS-hosted microservices architecture. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-level systems, contributing across the full software development lifecycle while collaborating with highly skilled engineers in a modern cloud environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Java-based microservices Write clean, scalable and well-tested code Perform unit testing and support integration testing activities Conduct and approve peer code reviews (PR reviews) Manage code promotion through multiple environments into production Support CI/CD best practices and release processes Mentor and develop junior team members Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects and Scrum team members Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java 8+ Experience building cloud-based Microservices Strong knowledge of: Spring Boot Maven Guice JUnit PostgreSQL Experience using Git-based source control tools such as Bitbucket/Git Agile/Scrum delivery experience Desirable Skills AWS cloud services Kubernetes Helm Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and build automation Experience supporting applications through to production environments
21/09/2026
Contractor
Java Developer AWS Microservices I SC Cleared 280- 500 per day (Inside IR35/Umbrella) Contract: 14 months Locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow (2-3 days on site p/w) Security Clearance: Existing SC or CTC preferred. SC eligibility required. We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a high-profile cloud transformation programme, working within a Scrum team responsible for developing and supporting services across a large-scale AWS-hosted microservices architecture. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-level systems, contributing across the full software development lifecycle while collaborating with highly skilled engineers in a modern cloud environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Java-based microservices Write clean, scalable and well-tested code Perform unit testing and support integration testing activities Conduct and approve peer code reviews (PR reviews) Manage code promotion through multiple environments into production Support CI/CD best practices and release processes Mentor and develop junior team members Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects and Scrum team members Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java 8+ Experience building cloud-based Microservices Strong knowledge of: Spring Boot Maven Guice JUnit PostgreSQL Experience using Git-based source control tools such as Bitbucket/Git Agile/Scrum delivery experience Desirable Skills AWS cloud services Kubernetes Helm Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and build automation Experience supporting applications through to production environments
Acorn Insurance Ltd
Cloud Infrastructure Architect
Acorn Insurance Ltd City, Liverpool
Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 per annum, Depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn Insurance are looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role provides technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with engineering, security, operations, and business teams to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Key Role Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures that support enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Head of Platform Engineering (HoPE) to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code (IaC) patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with Security Operations and SOC teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Act as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor for cloud strategy and infrastructure initiatives. Mentor engineers and contribute to capability uplift across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. Communicate technical concepts clearly to executives, project managers, and non-technical stakeholders. About you: Critical Competencies: A strong hands-on technical background with 3+ years across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls). Deep knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone 750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more A Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.
18/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 per annum, Depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn Insurance are looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role provides technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with engineering, security, operations, and business teams to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Key Role Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures that support enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Head of Platform Engineering (HoPE) to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code (IaC) patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with Security Operations and SOC teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Act as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor for cloud strategy and infrastructure initiatives. Mentor engineers and contribute to capability uplift across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. Communicate technical concepts clearly to executives, project managers, and non-technical stakeholders. About you: Critical Competencies: A strong hands-on technical background with 3+ years across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls). Deep knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone 750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more A Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.
Front-End Developer (SC Cleared)
scrumconnect ltd City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading digital transformation consultancy helping public and private sector organisations deliver innovative, user-centred digital services. We combine agile delivery, modern engineering practices, and deep domain expertise to create solutions that improve outcomes for millions of users. Our teams work collaboratively across multidisciplinary environments, supporting large-scale transformation programmes and enterprise initiatives. Role Overview We are seeking Frontend Engineers and Senior Frontend Engineers to design, build, and maintain modern digital services that are accessible, scalable, and user-focused. Working within multidisciplinary agile teams, you will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, architects, and engineers to deliver high-quality solutions. Senior Frontend Engineers will additionally provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and help establish Front End engineering standards and best practices across multiple teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain responsive, accessible, and scalable web applications. Build reusable components and modern Front End architectures. Collaborate with designers and product teams to deliver user-centred solutions. Ensure applications meet performance, accessibility, and security standards. Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Support continuous integration and continuous delivery practices. Work effectively within agile delivery teams. Additional Responsibilities for Senior Frontend Engineers Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers. Drive Front End engineering standards and governance. Lead technical design discussions and architecture decisions. Promote component-driven development and reusable design patterns. Support delivery planning and technical roadmap activities. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience with modern Front End development frameworks and architectures. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Experience building responsive and accessible web applications. Understanding of Front End performance optimisation techniques. Experience working within agile software delivery environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Senior-Level Experience Extensive experience delivering complex Front End solutions. Proven experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives. Experience defining engineering standards and Front End strategy. Ability to influence technical decisions across multiple teams. Additional Information SFIA Level: 4 & 5 Location: Flexible (all UK locations considered except London) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
17/09/2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading digital transformation consultancy helping public and private sector organisations deliver innovative, user-centred digital services. We combine agile delivery, modern engineering practices, and deep domain expertise to create solutions that improve outcomes for millions of users. Our teams work collaboratively across multidisciplinary environments, supporting large-scale transformation programmes and enterprise initiatives. Role Overview We are seeking Frontend Engineers and Senior Frontend Engineers to design, build, and maintain modern digital services that are accessible, scalable, and user-focused. Working within multidisciplinary agile teams, you will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, architects, and engineers to deliver high-quality solutions. Senior Frontend Engineers will additionally provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and help establish Front End engineering standards and best practices across multiple teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain responsive, accessible, and scalable web applications. Build reusable components and modern Front End architectures. Collaborate with designers and product teams to deliver user-centred solutions. Ensure applications meet performance, accessibility, and security standards. Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Support continuous integration and continuous delivery practices. Work effectively within agile delivery teams. Additional Responsibilities for Senior Frontend Engineers Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers. Drive Front End engineering standards and governance. Lead technical design discussions and architecture decisions. Promote component-driven development and reusable design patterns. Support delivery planning and technical roadmap activities. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience with modern Front End development frameworks and architectures. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Experience building responsive and accessible web applications. Understanding of Front End performance optimisation techniques. Experience working within agile software delivery environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Senior-Level Experience Extensive experience delivering complex Front End solutions. Proven experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives. Experience defining engineering standards and Front End strategy. Ability to influence technical decisions across multiple teams. Additional Information SFIA Level: 4 & 5 Location: Flexible (all UK locations considered except London) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Software Developer (SC Cleared)
scrumconnect ltd City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect delivers innovative digital solutions that help organisations modernise services, improve user experiences, and accelerate transformation through agile delivery and engineering excellence. Role Overview We are seeking Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers to support the delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient digital services. You will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an agile environment. Senior Software Engineers will also provide technical leadership, guide engineering standards, and support architecture and design decisions across programmes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain software applications and services. Build and integrate secure APIs and Back End services. Participate in solution design and technical discussions. Implement robust, scalable, and maintainable code. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers. Support testing, deployment, and operational activities. Follow secure software development and DevOps practices. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Additional Responsibilities for Senior Software Engineers Lead technical design and architecture discussions. Establish engineering standards and development practices. Conduct peer reviews and mentor junior engineers. Coordinate technical dependencies across teams. Support technical planning and delivery governance. Drive improvements in system reliability, scalability, and performance. Essential Skills & Experience Experience with modern software development languages and frameworks. Strong understanding of API development and integration patterns. Knowledge of software design principles and engineering best practices. Experience working in agile delivery environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Senior-Level Experience Experience designing large-scale software solutions. Strong understanding of system architecture and data modelling. Experience working with high-volume production systems. Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Additional Information SFIA Level: 4 & 5 Location: Flexible (all UK locations considered except London) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
17/09/2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect delivers innovative digital solutions that help organisations modernise services, improve user experiences, and accelerate transformation through agile delivery and engineering excellence. Role Overview We are seeking Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers to support the delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient digital services. You will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an agile environment. Senior Software Engineers will also provide technical leadership, guide engineering standards, and support architecture and design decisions across programmes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain software applications and services. Build and integrate secure APIs and Back End services. Participate in solution design and technical discussions. Implement robust, scalable, and maintainable code. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers. Support testing, deployment, and operational activities. Follow secure software development and DevOps practices. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Additional Responsibilities for Senior Software Engineers Lead technical design and architecture discussions. Establish engineering standards and development practices. Conduct peer reviews and mentor junior engineers. Coordinate technical dependencies across teams. Support technical planning and delivery governance. Drive improvements in system reliability, scalability, and performance. Essential Skills & Experience Experience with modern software development languages and frameworks. Strong understanding of API development and integration patterns. Knowledge of software design principles and engineering best practices. Experience working in agile delivery environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Senior-Level Experience Experience designing large-scale software solutions. Strong understanding of system architecture and data modelling. Experience working with high-volume production systems. Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Additional Information SFIA Level: 4 & 5 Location: Flexible (all UK locations considered except London) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
GTC Recruitment
Java Developer
GTC Recruitment City, Birmingham
12 Month Contract £750/day Umbrella- Inside IR35 Hybrid 60% office- Locations: Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham SC eligibility essential The Opportunity We re looking for experienced Java Developers to join a major digital programme delivering large-scale, citizen-facing services. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Java engineer to work with a modern technology stack including Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka and MongoDB, while contributing to the development of highly scalable, secure and resilient digital services. You ll work as part of a multidisciplinary Agile team, collaborating with engineers, architects and delivery professionals to turn complex requirements into reliable, production-ready software. What You ll Be Working With Java & Spring Boot AWS Apache Kafka MongoDB Microservices & REST APIs Automated testing JUnit & integration testing Git & version control CI/CD Agile delivery and modern engineering practices Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain high-quality Java applications and services. Build scalable and resilient microservices using Spring Boot. Develop RESTful APIs and integrations with other systems. Work with Kafka and event-driven architectures. Develop and maintain cloud-based solutions using AWS. Work with MongoDB and NoSQL technologies. Write robust automated unit and integration tests. Troubleshoot defects and complex technical issues. Contribute to the performance, resilience and operational stability of live services. Participate throughout the full software development lifecycle. Contribute to Agile ceremonies, code reviews and technical discussions. Collaborate with Software Engineers, Technical Architects and other delivery professionals. Contribute to engineering standards, documentation and continuous improvement. Support production services and participate in 3rd-line support when required. What We re Looking For You ll be a proactive and collaborative Software Engineer with strong commercial experience in Java and Spring Boot. You should be comfortable working in an Agile environment and have experience developing modern, production-grade software. We re particularly interested in developers with experience of: Building scalable and resilient distributed systems. Event-driven architecture and messaging. AWS cloud technologies. Microservices and API development. Automated testing and CI/CD. Production support and troubleshooting. Monitoring, logging and application performance. Docker and/or Kubernetes. Large-scale digital services. Experience within government or public-sector digital programmes would be advantageous, but isn t essential. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work on high-impact digital services at significant scale, using modern cloud and distributed technologies. You ll be part of an experienced engineering environment where you can make a genuine contribution to software quality, resilience, automation and continuous improvement. Security Requirements candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance . Apply Now If you're an experienced Java Developer with strong Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka and MongoDB experience, we'd love to hear from you.
17/09/2026
Contractor
12 Month Contract £750/day Umbrella- Inside IR35 Hybrid 60% office- Locations: Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham SC eligibility essential The Opportunity We re looking for experienced Java Developers to join a major digital programme delivering large-scale, citizen-facing services. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Java engineer to work with a modern technology stack including Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka and MongoDB, while contributing to the development of highly scalable, secure and resilient digital services. You ll work as part of a multidisciplinary Agile team, collaborating with engineers, architects and delivery professionals to turn complex requirements into reliable, production-ready software. What You ll Be Working With Java & Spring Boot AWS Apache Kafka MongoDB Microservices & REST APIs Automated testing JUnit & integration testing Git & version control CI/CD Agile delivery and modern engineering practices Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain high-quality Java applications and services. Build scalable and resilient microservices using Spring Boot. Develop RESTful APIs and integrations with other systems. Work with Kafka and event-driven architectures. Develop and maintain cloud-based solutions using AWS. Work with MongoDB and NoSQL technologies. Write robust automated unit and integration tests. Troubleshoot defects and complex technical issues. Contribute to the performance, resilience and operational stability of live services. Participate throughout the full software development lifecycle. Contribute to Agile ceremonies, code reviews and technical discussions. Collaborate with Software Engineers, Technical Architects and other delivery professionals. Contribute to engineering standards, documentation and continuous improvement. Support production services and participate in 3rd-line support when required. What We re Looking For You ll be a proactive and collaborative Software Engineer with strong commercial experience in Java and Spring Boot. You should be comfortable working in an Agile environment and have experience developing modern, production-grade software. We re particularly interested in developers with experience of: Building scalable and resilient distributed systems. Event-driven architecture and messaging. AWS cloud technologies. Microservices and API development. Automated testing and CI/CD. Production support and troubleshooting. Monitoring, logging and application performance. Docker and/or Kubernetes. Large-scale digital services. Experience within government or public-sector digital programmes would be advantageous, but isn t essential. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work on high-impact digital services at significant scale, using modern cloud and distributed technologies. You ll be part of an experienced engineering environment where you can make a genuine contribution to software quality, resilience, automation and continuous improvement. Security Requirements candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance . Apply Now If you're an experienced Java Developer with strong Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka and MongoDB experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Software Developer
scrumconnect ltd City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (1 day onsite) Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts Location: Newcastle one day per week on-site Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to join our engineering team, working on data engineering and platform solutions. You will design, build, and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure, working closely with wider delivery colleagues to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable services that support critical public sector operations. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and processing workflows using Apache Spark and Python Build, schedule, and monitor workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform across AWS environments Containerise applications and services using Docker Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, supporting automated build, test, and deployment processes Integrate security scanning agents into the development and deployment pipeline to ensure code and infrastructure meet security standards Develop and maintain notebooks (Jupyter) to support data exploration, analysis, and prototyping Build and maintain integrations with DWP Integration Team products, ensuring reliable and secure data exchange Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, DevOps, and product stakeholders Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices Contribute to system design and architecture decisions Ensure application performance, scalability, and adherence to security standards Conduct code reviews and support the development of junior team members Participate in sprint planning, refinement, and other agile ceremonies Required Skills & Qualifications Experience developing software using Python Experience with AWS services Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code Experience with Apache Spark for data processing Experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration Experience with Docker and containerisation Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Experience integrating security scanning tools into development pipelines Experience with Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration and analysis Experience integrating with third-party or internal platform products, ideally within a government or DWP context Understanding of secure coding practices Experience with Git and Agile methodologies Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Good communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working in the public sector Experience working in regulated or standards-driven environments (eg, public sector digital services or GDS-aligned projects) Relevant certifications in AWS, Python, or data engineering Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Good communication and collaboration skills Ability to work independently and in team environments Mentorship and leadership mindset Additional Information Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Location: Newcastle (in-office one day per week) Our Interview Process We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage. Equal Opportunities Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
17/09/2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (1 day onsite) Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts Location: Newcastle one day per week on-site Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to join our engineering team, working on data engineering and platform solutions. You will design, build, and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure, working closely with wider delivery colleagues to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable services that support critical public sector operations. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and processing workflows using Apache Spark and Python Build, schedule, and monitor workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform across AWS environments Containerise applications and services using Docker Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, supporting automated build, test, and deployment processes Integrate security scanning agents into the development and deployment pipeline to ensure code and infrastructure meet security standards Develop and maintain notebooks (Jupyter) to support data exploration, analysis, and prototyping Build and maintain integrations with DWP Integration Team products, ensuring reliable and secure data exchange Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, DevOps, and product stakeholders Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices Contribute to system design and architecture decisions Ensure application performance, scalability, and adherence to security standards Conduct code reviews and support the development of junior team members Participate in sprint planning, refinement, and other agile ceremonies Required Skills & Qualifications Experience developing software using Python Experience with AWS services Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code Experience with Apache Spark for data processing Experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration Experience with Docker and containerisation Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Experience integrating security scanning tools into development pipelines Experience with Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration and analysis Experience integrating with third-party or internal platform products, ideally within a government or DWP context Understanding of secure coding practices Experience with Git and Agile methodologies Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Good communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working in the public sector Experience working in regulated or standards-driven environments (eg, public sector digital services or GDS-aligned projects) Relevant certifications in AWS, Python, or data engineering Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Good communication and collaboration skills Ability to work independently and in team environments Mentorship and leadership mindset Additional Information Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Location: Newcastle (in-office one day per week) Our Interview Process We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage. Equal Opportunities Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
GTC Recruitment
Senior Java Developer
GTC Recruitment City, Birmingham
Contract: 12 months Locations: Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham Working Arrangement: 60% office attendance from one of the following locations: IR35: Inside IR35 Day Rate: £750 per day via Umbrella Security: candidates must be eligible for SC clearance The Opportunity We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers to join a large-scale digital transformation programme delivering critical public services. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior software engineer who enjoys working hands-on with modern Java technologies while providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to other developers. You will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining robust, resilient and high-quality digital services, while helping teams adopt and maintain strong software engineering practices. Key Responsibilities Develop high-quality, maintainable software using Java and Spring Boot. Design and develop reusable libraries, services and APIs. Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable and resilient digital services. Provide technical leadership and guidance across software engineering teams. Review code and technical designs, ensuring engineering standards are maintained. Coach and mentor junior and mid-level developers. Work collaboratively with Architecture, Engineering, Delivery and other technical teams. Design and support system integrations and integration testing. Investigate and resolve complex infrastructure and production issues. Provide 3rd-line support for developed products, including occasional out-of-hours support where required. Promote engineering best practice, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Contribute to technical strategy and longer-term product direction. Consider security, accessibility, resilience, availability and operational stability throughout the development lifecycle. Identify technical risks and proactively develop appropriate solutions. Essential Technical Skills You will have strong commercial experience with: Java Spring Boot AWS Apache Kafka MongoDB Microservices and RESTful APIs Automated testing and modern software engineering practices CI/CD and DevOps principles Distributed systems and system integration What We're Looking For We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer who can work independently, take ownership and hit the ground running. Ideally, you will have experience in: Leading or providing technical direction to software engineering teams. Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineers. Designing systems with scalability, resilience, availability and security in mind. Reviewing and challenging technical designs. Troubleshooting complex production and infrastructure problems. Working within Agile delivery environments. Establishing and promoting engineering standards and best practice. Working with multiple stakeholders and communicating complex technical concepts clearly. Apply Now If you are an experienced Java/Spring Boot engineer with strong AWS, Kafka and MongoDB experience and are looking for a senior technical role working on a major digital services programme, we would be keen to hear from you.
16/09/2026
Contractor
Contract: 12 months Locations: Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham Working Arrangement: 60% office attendance from one of the following locations: IR35: Inside IR35 Day Rate: £750 per day via Umbrella Security: candidates must be eligible for SC clearance The Opportunity We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers to join a large-scale digital transformation programme delivering critical public services. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior software engineer who enjoys working hands-on with modern Java technologies while providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to other developers. You will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining robust, resilient and high-quality digital services, while helping teams adopt and maintain strong software engineering practices. Key Responsibilities Develop high-quality, maintainable software using Java and Spring Boot. Design and develop reusable libraries, services and APIs. Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable and resilient digital services. Provide technical leadership and guidance across software engineering teams. Review code and technical designs, ensuring engineering standards are maintained. Coach and mentor junior and mid-level developers. Work collaboratively with Architecture, Engineering, Delivery and other technical teams. Design and support system integrations and integration testing. Investigate and resolve complex infrastructure and production issues. Provide 3rd-line support for developed products, including occasional out-of-hours support where required. Promote engineering best practice, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Contribute to technical strategy and longer-term product direction. Consider security, accessibility, resilience, availability and operational stability throughout the development lifecycle. Identify technical risks and proactively develop appropriate solutions. Essential Technical Skills You will have strong commercial experience with: Java Spring Boot AWS Apache Kafka MongoDB Microservices and RESTful APIs Automated testing and modern software engineering practices CI/CD and DevOps principles Distributed systems and system integration What We're Looking For We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer who can work independently, take ownership and hit the ground running. Ideally, you will have experience in: Leading or providing technical direction to software engineering teams. Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineers. Designing systems with scalability, resilience, availability and security in mind. Reviewing and challenging technical designs. Troubleshooting complex production and infrastructure problems. Working within Agile delivery environments. Establishing and promoting engineering standards and best practice. Working with multiple stakeholders and communicating complex technical concepts clearly. Apply Now If you are an experienced Java/Spring Boot engineer with strong AWS, Kafka and MongoDB experience and are looking for a senior technical role working on a major digital services programme, we would be keen to hear from you.
Flint UK Technology Services
DV Cleared Software Developers
Flint UK Technology Services Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
DV Cleared Software Developers Join a global technology organisation at the forefront of delivering secure, mission-critical digital platforms. As investment continues across high-security programmes, we're looking for experienced DV-cleared engineers to help design, build and operate resilient, cloud-native infrastructure that underpins some of the UK's most sensitive environments. The Opportunity Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you'll develop and support modern platforms using automation, cloud technologies and Infrastructure-as-Code. You'll play a key role in creating scalable, secure environments, improving deployment pipelines, and embedding security throughout the software delivery life cycle. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on projects where reliability, innovation and security are paramount. What You'll Bring Strong software engineering experience using languages such as Java, Python or C# Hands-on experience with modern DevOps tooling, including CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins or GitLab Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving engineering environment Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential Desirable Experience Background in Platform Engineering, DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering Experience implementing secure-by-design or DevSecOps practices Previous work within defence, national security, government or other highly regulated environments If you're passionate about building secure, automated platforms and want to work on technology that supports nationally important programmes, we'd love to hear from yo
16/09/2026
Contractor
DV Cleared Software Developers Join a global technology organisation at the forefront of delivering secure, mission-critical digital platforms. As investment continues across high-security programmes, we're looking for experienced DV-cleared engineers to help design, build and operate resilient, cloud-native infrastructure that underpins some of the UK's most sensitive environments. The Opportunity Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you'll develop and support modern platforms using automation, cloud technologies and Infrastructure-as-Code. You'll play a key role in creating scalable, secure environments, improving deployment pipelines, and embedding security throughout the software delivery life cycle. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on projects where reliability, innovation and security are paramount. What You'll Bring Strong software engineering experience using languages such as Java, Python or C# Hands-on experience with modern DevOps tooling, including CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins or GitLab Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving engineering environment Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential Desirable Experience Background in Platform Engineering, DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering Experience implementing secure-by-design or DevSecOps practices Previous work within defence, national security, government or other highly regulated environments If you're passionate about building secure, automated platforms and want to work on technology that supports nationally important programmes, we'd love to hear from yo
Experis
Fullstack Developer (DV Cleared)
Experis
Full Stack Developer (DV Cleared) Location: London, Bristol, Manchester (hybrid) Clearance: Active DV Clearance is essential Salary: (phone number removed) Design, develop, and maintain scalable digital solutions for Defence and Security clients. The role involves working across the full software development lifecycle, delivering secure, high quality applications that support mission critical operations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build user-focused products, integrate modern technologies, and help organisations leverage cloud platforms and emerging technologies to improve outcomes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain full stack applications across both front-end and back-end technologies. Build secure, scalable, and high-performing web applications and services. Collaborate with product owners, designers, architects, and delivery teams to deliver user-centred solutions. Develop and integrate APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications. Contribute to solution architecture, technical design, and technology selection. Implement software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, version control, and CI/CD. Troubleshoot and resolve application, performance, and security issues. Produce technical documentation and communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders. Support continuous improvement, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across the development team. Essential Skills & Experience Experience developing full stack applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies. Strong programming skills in languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, or Node.js. Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices. Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and version control (Git). Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience developing solutions within secure or regulated environments. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments. Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
15/09/2026
Full time
Full Stack Developer (DV Cleared) Location: London, Bristol, Manchester (hybrid) Clearance: Active DV Clearance is essential Salary: (phone number removed) Design, develop, and maintain scalable digital solutions for Defence and Security clients. The role involves working across the full software development lifecycle, delivering secure, high quality applications that support mission critical operations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build user-focused products, integrate modern technologies, and help organisations leverage cloud platforms and emerging technologies to improve outcomes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain full stack applications across both front-end and back-end technologies. Build secure, scalable, and high-performing web applications and services. Collaborate with product owners, designers, architects, and delivery teams to deliver user-centred solutions. Develop and integrate APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications. Contribute to solution architecture, technical design, and technology selection. Implement software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, version control, and CI/CD. Troubleshoot and resolve application, performance, and security issues. Produce technical documentation and communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders. Support continuous improvement, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across the development team. Essential Skills & Experience Experience developing full stack applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies. Strong programming skills in languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, or Node.js. Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices. Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and version control (Git). Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience developing solutions within secure or regulated environments. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments. Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Thales
Platform Engineer
Thales Crawley, Sussex
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Platform Engineer Locations - Crawley, Doncaster (Hybrid Working) Full-time or Part-time Who are we and what do we do? Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Thales is continuing to develop its digital platform capabilities, and this role will play an important part in supporting and evolving a dedicated AI platform capability within the UK Digital Competence Centre (Best-In-Class). As an Infrastructure Systems Engineer, you will join an agile platform team responsible for supporting secure, resilient and high-performing on-premise infrastructure services that underpin a business-critical hosted AI solution. You will help maintain and improve the core infrastructure environment, ensuring services remain available, supportable and secure for internal users and engineering teams. This is a varied role with a strong operational focus, covering infrastructure support, systems administration, troubleshooting, lifecycle management and service improvement across a mixed technology estate. You will work closely with platform engineers, developers, security specialists and other stakeholders to support reliable service delivery and continuous improvement. Your career could develop within the DCC as it continues to grow or take you into the wider business as our digital and technical agenda evolves. Thales is a great place to work where diversity, integrity and a passion for what we do are very important to us. Whether you have worked with platform infrastructure for many years, or have gained relevant experience more recently and are looking to build on it, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities Support and maintain the infrastructure underpinning an on-premise hosted AI platform, ensuring services remain secure, reliable and available. Monitor platform health and performance, investigating and resolving issues as part of day-to-day service support. Carry out routine maintenance and lifecycle activities, including patching, upgrades and scale-out activities. Work with engineering, security and service teams to support a resilient, supportable and well-governed platform. Contribute to technical documentation, operational standards and continuous improvement activities. Infrastructure and platform support Support the day-to-day operation of the hosted platform across physical server, the virtualisation layer and operating system environments. Help maintain service availability, performance and capacity through monitoring, troubleshooting and proactive maintenance. Support containerised services and the underlying infrastructure they rely on. Maintenance and lifecycle management Carry out routine maintenance activities including patching, upgrades and health checks. Support the ongoing management of hardware and software lifecycles to keep services secure and supportable. Maintain clear technical documentation and operational records. Incident resolution and service improvement Investigate and resolve infrastructure and platform issues in line with agreed support processes. Work with internal teams and, where necessary, suppliers to restore service and address recurring problems. Identify opportunities to improve reliability, supportability and efficiency across the platform. Experience Required We recruit for roles at many levels so we would be very interested to hear from you regardless of your length of experience. Experience working with Windows Server operating systems Experience with Unix-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Experience with VMware ESXi and/or other hypervisors Experience supporting containerised environments, particularly Kubernetes Incident and problem management, troubleshooting and working within change management procedures Good understanding of core networking principles Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of application and operating system lifecycle management Experience supporting infrastructure in an enterprise or operational environment Good understanding of platform and infrastructure support principles Desirable Skills Experience with build and CI/CD tools and pipeline (BitBucket/ Github) Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Ansible Active ability and interest in scripting languages HP Enterprise hardware Agile working methodologies Active Directory PowerBI Solid understanding of APIs and their function Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and m ai nt ai n SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, p ai d volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role . Read more about our benefits he r e. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your det ai ls will be share d with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities . Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future! At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
11/09/2026
Full time
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Platform Engineer Locations - Crawley, Doncaster (Hybrid Working) Full-time or Part-time Who are we and what do we do? Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Thales is continuing to develop its digital platform capabilities, and this role will play an important part in supporting and evolving a dedicated AI platform capability within the UK Digital Competence Centre (Best-In-Class). As an Infrastructure Systems Engineer, you will join an agile platform team responsible for supporting secure, resilient and high-performing on-premise infrastructure services that underpin a business-critical hosted AI solution. You will help maintain and improve the core infrastructure environment, ensuring services remain available, supportable and secure for internal users and engineering teams. This is a varied role with a strong operational focus, covering infrastructure support, systems administration, troubleshooting, lifecycle management and service improvement across a mixed technology estate. You will work closely with platform engineers, developers, security specialists and other stakeholders to support reliable service delivery and continuous improvement. Your career could develop within the DCC as it continues to grow or take you into the wider business as our digital and technical agenda evolves. Thales is a great place to work where diversity, integrity and a passion for what we do are very important to us. Whether you have worked with platform infrastructure for many years, or have gained relevant experience more recently and are looking to build on it, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities Support and maintain the infrastructure underpinning an on-premise hosted AI platform, ensuring services remain secure, reliable and available. Monitor platform health and performance, investigating and resolving issues as part of day-to-day service support. Carry out routine maintenance and lifecycle activities, including patching, upgrades and scale-out activities. Work with engineering, security and service teams to support a resilient, supportable and well-governed platform. Contribute to technical documentation, operational standards and continuous improvement activities. Infrastructure and platform support Support the day-to-day operation of the hosted platform across physical server, the virtualisation layer and operating system environments. Help maintain service availability, performance and capacity through monitoring, troubleshooting and proactive maintenance. Support containerised services and the underlying infrastructure they rely on. Maintenance and lifecycle management Carry out routine maintenance activities including patching, upgrades and health checks. Support the ongoing management of hardware and software lifecycles to keep services secure and supportable. Maintain clear technical documentation and operational records. Incident resolution and service improvement Investigate and resolve infrastructure and platform issues in line with agreed support processes. Work with internal teams and, where necessary, suppliers to restore service and address recurring problems. Identify opportunities to improve reliability, supportability and efficiency across the platform. Experience Required We recruit for roles at many levels so we would be very interested to hear from you regardless of your length of experience. Experience working with Windows Server operating systems Experience with Unix-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Experience with VMware ESXi and/or other hypervisors Experience supporting containerised environments, particularly Kubernetes Incident and problem management, troubleshooting and working within change management procedures Good understanding of core networking principles Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of application and operating system lifecycle management Experience supporting infrastructure in an enterprise or operational environment Good understanding of platform and infrastructure support principles Desirable Skills Experience with build and CI/CD tools and pipeline (BitBucket/ Github) Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Ansible Active ability and interest in scripting languages HP Enterprise hardware Agile working methodologies Active Directory PowerBI Solid understanding of APIs and their function Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and m ai nt ai n SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, p ai d volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role . Read more about our benefits he r e. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your det ai ls will be share d with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities . Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future! At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Morgan McKinley (South West)
Embedded software engineer - South Coast
Morgan McKinley (South West)
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer (Junior to Senior - Multiple Openings) Location: Hampshire Salary: Flexible / Dependent on Experience + Comprehensive Benefits Package Industry: Defence & Security Technology Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity An industry-leading systems innovator within the Defence and Security sector is seeking Embedded Software Engineers at all levels of experience (Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior/Principal). Joining an expanding multi-disciplinary engineering group, you will develop low-level firmware, real-time software, and driver-level software for high-reliability, mission-critical hardware platforms. Whether you are starting your career with strong foundational C/C++ skills or are an experienced engineer looking to design complex system architectures for secure environments, this role offers direct involvement across full lifecycle software delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance embedded software in C and C++ for real-time and resource-constrained environments. Implement board support packages (BSPs), device drivers, and low-level communications protocols for custom hardware platforms. Work closely with hardware, FPGA, and systems teams during platform bring-up, integration, and debugging. Develop bare-metal firmware or software running on RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks) or Embedded Linux . Create unit tests, automated test scripts, and technical documentation to meet rigorous safety and quality standards. (Senior Levels): Lead software architecture design, drive code quality standards, perform technical reviews, and mentor junior developers. What We Are Looking For Core Technical Requirements Education: Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. Core Languages: Strong hands-on experience or academic grounding in C and/or C++ . Operating Systems: Experience with Bare-Metal development, RTOS, or Embedded Linux kernel/driver development. Hardware & Protocols: Familiarity with microcontrollers, ARM architectures, and standard interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN bus, Ethernet, PCIe). Debugging Tools: Lab experience using JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware debugging suites. Experience Level Breakdown Junior Embedded Software Engineer: Degree or 1+ years of commercial exposure; solid understanding of C programming, memory management, and hardware fundamentals. Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer: Proven track record of commercial embedded C/C++ development, driver development, and hardware integration. Senior / Principal Embedded Software Engineer: Extensive background in system architecture, multi-threaded RTOS/Linux environments, complex software design patterns, and technical leadership. Security Clearance & Eligibility Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must hold or be eligible to achieve standard Security Clearance (e.g., UK SC Clearance / National Security Vetting).
10/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer (Junior to Senior - Multiple Openings) Location: Hampshire Salary: Flexible / Dependent on Experience + Comprehensive Benefits Package Industry: Defence & Security Technology Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity An industry-leading systems innovator within the Defence and Security sector is seeking Embedded Software Engineers at all levels of experience (Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior/Principal). Joining an expanding multi-disciplinary engineering group, you will develop low-level firmware, real-time software, and driver-level software for high-reliability, mission-critical hardware platforms. Whether you are starting your career with strong foundational C/C++ skills or are an experienced engineer looking to design complex system architectures for secure environments, this role offers direct involvement across full lifecycle software delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance embedded software in C and C++ for real-time and resource-constrained environments. Implement board support packages (BSPs), device drivers, and low-level communications protocols for custom hardware platforms. Work closely with hardware, FPGA, and systems teams during platform bring-up, integration, and debugging. Develop bare-metal firmware or software running on RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks) or Embedded Linux . Create unit tests, automated test scripts, and technical documentation to meet rigorous safety and quality standards. (Senior Levels): Lead software architecture design, drive code quality standards, perform technical reviews, and mentor junior developers. What We Are Looking For Core Technical Requirements Education: Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. Core Languages: Strong hands-on experience or academic grounding in C and/or C++ . Operating Systems: Experience with Bare-Metal development, RTOS, or Embedded Linux kernel/driver development. Hardware & Protocols: Familiarity with microcontrollers, ARM architectures, and standard interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN bus, Ethernet, PCIe). Debugging Tools: Lab experience using JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware debugging suites. Experience Level Breakdown Junior Embedded Software Engineer: Degree or 1+ years of commercial exposure; solid understanding of C programming, memory management, and hardware fundamentals. Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer: Proven track record of commercial embedded C/C++ development, driver development, and hardware integration. Senior / Principal Embedded Software Engineer: Extensive background in system architecture, multi-threaded RTOS/Linux environments, complex software design patterns, and technical leadership. Security Clearance & Eligibility Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must hold or be eligible to achieve standard Security Clearance (e.g., UK SC Clearance / National Security Vetting).
Ecs Resource Group Ltd
SC Cleared Software Engineer
Ecs Resource Group Ltd
SC Cleared Software Engineer Initial 5-month Contract Fully Remote 400 - 575 p/day, Inside IR35 We're recruiting for a Software Engineer to support the development and improvement of secure, python solutions. This role will focus on Python development, package management, CI/CD and automation, working closely with engineering, security and platform teams to create reliable and user-friendly solutions for development teams. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain secure Python and package management golden paths Develop curated package repositories and controlled publishing workflows Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, reusable templates and developer tooling Integrate platform services with identity, security and runtime environments Develop automated onboarding and self-service capabilities Support reproducible development environments across Windows, WSL, Linux and containerised platforms Troubleshoot developer issues and reduce reliance on workarounds Improve platform reliability, build success, performance and supportability Produce clear technical documentation and support knowledge transfer Work collaboratively with engineering teams to gather feedback and continuously improve the platform Requirements: Strong Python development skills, with hands-on experience managing packages, dependencies and internal Python libraries using tools such as pip, PyPI and Conda Strong Python engineering and package management experience Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation and artefact repositories Experience with containers and reproducible development environments Understanding of SSO, RBAC, security scanning and API integration Knowledge of SBOMs, provenance and policy-as-code SC Clearance ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
10/09/2026
Contractor
SC Cleared Software Engineer Initial 5-month Contract Fully Remote 400 - 575 p/day, Inside IR35 We're recruiting for a Software Engineer to support the development and improvement of secure, python solutions. This role will focus on Python development, package management, CI/CD and automation, working closely with engineering, security and platform teams to create reliable and user-friendly solutions for development teams. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain secure Python and package management golden paths Develop curated package repositories and controlled publishing workflows Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, reusable templates and developer tooling Integrate platform services with identity, security and runtime environments Develop automated onboarding and self-service capabilities Support reproducible development environments across Windows, WSL, Linux and containerised platforms Troubleshoot developer issues and reduce reliance on workarounds Improve platform reliability, build success, performance and supportability Produce clear technical documentation and support knowledge transfer Work collaboratively with engineering teams to gather feedback and continuously improve the platform Requirements: Strong Python development skills, with hands-on experience managing packages, dependencies and internal Python libraries using tools such as pip, PyPI and Conda Strong Python engineering and package management experience Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation and artefact repositories Experience with containers and reproducible development environments Understanding of SSO, RBAC, security scanning and API integration Knowledge of SBOMs, provenance and policy-as-code SC Clearance ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Hays Technology
Maximo Functional Consultant
Hays Technology City, London
Maximo Functional Consultant Rate : 750 per day Location: Remote with occasional travel to Bristol and London Working Arrangement : Primarily remote IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required Your new company You'll be joining a major programme supporting a secure Defence environment, working within an established Application Support team responsible for the ongoing support and enhancement of IBM Maximo Application Suite (Maximo v9). Your new role We are seeking an experienced Maximo Functional Consultant with strong hands-on configuration expertise in IBM Maximo Application Suite (Maximo v9). This role will focus on maintaining, supporting and enhancing the platform, ensuring it continues to meet operational and business requirements within a highly secure environment. Key responsibilities Configure and maintain Maximo v9 modules in line with business requirements. Support day-to-day application operations within an Application Support function. Manage incidents, service requests and problem tickets in line with agreed SLAs. Analyse business requirements and translate them into effective functional configurations. Configure workflows, automation scripts, domains, escalations and user interface components. Complete impact assessments for change requests and system enhancements. Support releases, patches and upgrades, including testing and validation activities. Collaborate with technical teams, developers and third-party vendors where required. Maintain system documentation, configuration records and support procedures. Provide user support, guidance and knowledge transfer as needed. Essential skills and experience Proven experience as a Functional Consultant working with IBM Maximo Application Suite, ideally Maximo v9. Strong configuration experience across: Work Management Assets Inventory Procurement Experience configuring workflows, escalations, security groups and business rules. Background working within Application Support or BAU environments. Experience of incident, problem and change management processes. Understanding of software lifecycle and change control processes. Familiarity with Remedy and/or Jira. Experience working within secure, regulated or Defence environments. Active UK Security Clearance (SC). Desirable skills and experience Exposure to Maximo integrations, including APIs and middleware. Understanding of Maximo technical architecture, including MBOs and database structures. Experience supporting Maximo upgrades or migrations, including migration to MAS / Maximo v9. Knowledge of ITIL processes. Previous experience within Defence or government programmes. What you'll get in return 750 per day. Inside IR35 engagement. Primarily remote working with occasional travel to Bristol and London. Opportunity to support a major Defence programme within a secure environment. How to apply If you're interested in this opportunity, apply with your latest CV, availability and preferred location. If this role isn't quite right for you, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about similar opportunities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
09/09/2026
Contractor
Maximo Functional Consultant Rate : 750 per day Location: Remote with occasional travel to Bristol and London Working Arrangement : Primarily remote IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required Your new company You'll be joining a major programme supporting a secure Defence environment, working within an established Application Support team responsible for the ongoing support and enhancement of IBM Maximo Application Suite (Maximo v9). Your new role We are seeking an experienced Maximo Functional Consultant with strong hands-on configuration expertise in IBM Maximo Application Suite (Maximo v9). This role will focus on maintaining, supporting and enhancing the platform, ensuring it continues to meet operational and business requirements within a highly secure environment. Key responsibilities Configure and maintain Maximo v9 modules in line with business requirements. Support day-to-day application operations within an Application Support function. Manage incidents, service requests and problem tickets in line with agreed SLAs. Analyse business requirements and translate them into effective functional configurations. Configure workflows, automation scripts, domains, escalations and user interface components. Complete impact assessments for change requests and system enhancements. Support releases, patches and upgrades, including testing and validation activities. Collaborate with technical teams, developers and third-party vendors where required. Maintain system documentation, configuration records and support procedures. Provide user support, guidance and knowledge transfer as needed. Essential skills and experience Proven experience as a Functional Consultant working with IBM Maximo Application Suite, ideally Maximo v9. Strong configuration experience across: Work Management Assets Inventory Procurement Experience configuring workflows, escalations, security groups and business rules. Background working within Application Support or BAU environments. Experience of incident, problem and change management processes. Understanding of software lifecycle and change control processes. Familiarity with Remedy and/or Jira. Experience working within secure, regulated or Defence environments. Active UK Security Clearance (SC). Desirable skills and experience Exposure to Maximo integrations, including APIs and middleware. Understanding of Maximo technical architecture, including MBOs and database structures. Experience supporting Maximo upgrades or migrations, including migration to MAS / Maximo v9. Knowledge of ITIL processes. Previous experience within Defence or government programmes. What you'll get in return 750 per day. Inside IR35 engagement. Primarily remote working with occasional travel to Bristol and London. Opportunity to support a major Defence programme within a secure environment. How to apply If you're interested in this opportunity, apply with your latest CV, availability and preferred location. If this role isn't quite right for you, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about similar opportunities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Software engineering specialist
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Senior Platform / Automation Engineer (Developer Background) (DV CLEARANCE) Location: London, Manchester, Ipswich, and Cheltenham. Role Type: 6 Months Contract and Hybrid role. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Platform & Automation Engineer who combines strong software engineering fundamentals with deep infrastructure-as-code (IaC) expertise. You will own and evolve our core infrastructure, driving automation across our entire technical stack-all delivered seamlessly through unified CI/CD pipelines. This role requires a developer background (strong Python) to ensure our infrastructure code and automation workflows adhere to modern software design standards. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure as Code: Design, build, and maintain scalable infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible . Automation & Scripting: Develop custom automation tools, internal CLI systems, and integration scripts primarily in Python . CI/CD Orchestration: Manage standard continuous delivery pipelines, integrating infrastructure updates, container deployments, and tool setups directly into developer workflows. Tech Stack Delivery: Automate the provisioning and configuration of our operational ecosystem, including tools across observability ( Prometheus, Elastic, Checkmk ), security/compliance ( Tenable, Red Hat Satellite ), service registry/IPAM ( NetBox ), container orchestration ( ArgoCD ), and artifact management ( Artifactory, GitLab ). Engineering Standards: Apply developer methodologies-such as version control, code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD-to all infrastructure configurations. Required Skills & Experience Software Development Foundation: Strong background in software engineering or development, with hands-on coding experience in Python . Core IaC Expertise: Proven experience with Terraform (provisioning) and Ansible (configuration management). Pipeline Delivery: Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar) to ship both software and infrastructure changes. Linux Environment: Solid understanding of Enterprise Linux environments (e.g., RHEL). If you are interest in the role, please apply ASAP or share your updated CV to (url removed) Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
09/09/2026
Contractor
Senior Platform / Automation Engineer (Developer Background) (DV CLEARANCE) Location: London, Manchester, Ipswich, and Cheltenham. Role Type: 6 Months Contract and Hybrid role. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Platform & Automation Engineer who combines strong software engineering fundamentals with deep infrastructure-as-code (IaC) expertise. You will own and evolve our core infrastructure, driving automation across our entire technical stack-all delivered seamlessly through unified CI/CD pipelines. This role requires a developer background (strong Python) to ensure our infrastructure code and automation workflows adhere to modern software design standards. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure as Code: Design, build, and maintain scalable infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible . Automation & Scripting: Develop custom automation tools, internal CLI systems, and integration scripts primarily in Python . CI/CD Orchestration: Manage standard continuous delivery pipelines, integrating infrastructure updates, container deployments, and tool setups directly into developer workflows. Tech Stack Delivery: Automate the provisioning and configuration of our operational ecosystem, including tools across observability ( Prometheus, Elastic, Checkmk ), security/compliance ( Tenable, Red Hat Satellite ), service registry/IPAM ( NetBox ), container orchestration ( ArgoCD ), and artifact management ( Artifactory, GitLab ). Engineering Standards: Apply developer methodologies-such as version control, code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD-to all infrastructure configurations. Required Skills & Experience Software Development Foundation: Strong background in software engineering or development, with hands-on coding experience in Python . Core IaC Expertise: Proven experience with Terraform (provisioning) and Ansible (configuration management). Pipeline Delivery: Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar) to ship both software and infrastructure changes. Linux Environment: Solid understanding of Enterprise Linux environments (e.g., RHEL). If you are interest in the role, please apply ASAP or share your updated CV to (url removed) Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Sopra Steria
Salesforce Test Manager
Sopra Steria
Are you passionate about quality, automation, and ensuring Salesforce solutions perform flawlessly for end users? Do you thrive in a hands-on leadership role where you can shape testing practices, mentor others, and drive continuous improvement across complex Salesforce environments? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a Salesforce Test Manager / Lead Tester to join our team and play a critical role in delivering high-quality Salesforce solutions across a range of business transformation initiatives. You'll lead day-to-day testing activities, coordinate testing across multiple workstreams, and work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are delivered with confidence. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on testing expertise with leadership responsibility, driving quality assurance activities across Salesforce platforms while helping to advance our test automation capabilities through Copado Robotic Testing (CRT). You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers and colleagues. We can offer great career progression opportunities, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs, and training and development opportunities. What you'll be doing: Leading and coordinating testing activities across Salesforce projects and Agile delivery teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes throughout the delivery lifecycle. Producing and executing detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts across System Integration Testing, End-to-End Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing, and Smoke Testing. Validating Salesforce functionality, integrations, data migrations, security models, automation, and custom platform developments to ensure solutions meet business and regulatory requirements. Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites using Copado Robotic Testing (CRT) to improve regression coverage and support CI/CD delivery pipelines. Managing defect lifecycle activities, including defect triage, prioritisation, resolution tracking, retesting, and deployment readiness assessments. Providing testing leadership, quality reporting, stakeholder updates, and support to business users throughout testing and release activities. What you'll bring: Strong experience leading testing activities across Salesforce projects, releases, or transformation programmes. Experience testing Salesforce solutions including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Data Cloud, Agentforce, and custom Salesforce applications. Expertise in test planning, test execution, defect management, quality assurance methodologies, and release validation. Experience with Copado Robotic Testing (CRT) or comparable test automation tools and frameworks. Ability to lead testing activities independently while collaborating effectively with technical and business stakeholders. Strong understanding of Agile delivery practices and software testing best practices. It would be great if you had: Salesforce OmniStudio Developer Certification. Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification. Experience supporting CI/CD and DevOps-based Salesforce delivery models. Experience mentoring testers and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within QA teams. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: London, Hybrid (2 days per week office based) Security Clearance Level: eligible for SC Clearance Internal Recruiter: Ross Salary: £ 51,399 - £64,248 per annum Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Strategic Digital Solutions (SDS): With a long history of delivering transformation, we've developed a market-leading partnership ecosystem to provide business services of the future and shape valuable, positive outcomes for communities. We empower our clients by providing innovative solutions and commercial models that help them meet their business needs, drive operational efficiencies, and deliver impactful value creation. We remain committed to values of excellence, empathy and respect to produce transformative outcomes in business processing - creating value for all. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
09/09/2026
Full time
Are you passionate about quality, automation, and ensuring Salesforce solutions perform flawlessly for end users? Do you thrive in a hands-on leadership role where you can shape testing practices, mentor others, and drive continuous improvement across complex Salesforce environments? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a Salesforce Test Manager / Lead Tester to join our team and play a critical role in delivering high-quality Salesforce solutions across a range of business transformation initiatives. You'll lead day-to-day testing activities, coordinate testing across multiple workstreams, and work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are delivered with confidence. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on testing expertise with leadership responsibility, driving quality assurance activities across Salesforce platforms while helping to advance our test automation capabilities through Copado Robotic Testing (CRT). You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers and colleagues. We can offer great career progression opportunities, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs, and training and development opportunities. What you'll be doing: Leading and coordinating testing activities across Salesforce projects and Agile delivery teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes throughout the delivery lifecycle. Producing and executing detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts across System Integration Testing, End-to-End Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing, and Smoke Testing. Validating Salesforce functionality, integrations, data migrations, security models, automation, and custom platform developments to ensure solutions meet business and regulatory requirements. Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites using Copado Robotic Testing (CRT) to improve regression coverage and support CI/CD delivery pipelines. Managing defect lifecycle activities, including defect triage, prioritisation, resolution tracking, retesting, and deployment readiness assessments. Providing testing leadership, quality reporting, stakeholder updates, and support to business users throughout testing and release activities. What you'll bring: Strong experience leading testing activities across Salesforce projects, releases, or transformation programmes. Experience testing Salesforce solutions including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Data Cloud, Agentforce, and custom Salesforce applications. Expertise in test planning, test execution, defect management, quality assurance methodologies, and release validation. Experience with Copado Robotic Testing (CRT) or comparable test automation tools and frameworks. Ability to lead testing activities independently while collaborating effectively with technical and business stakeholders. Strong understanding of Agile delivery practices and software testing best practices. It would be great if you had: Salesforce OmniStudio Developer Certification. Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification. Experience supporting CI/CD and DevOps-based Salesforce delivery models. Experience mentoring testers and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within QA teams. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: London, Hybrid (2 days per week office based) Security Clearance Level: eligible for SC Clearance Internal Recruiter: Ross Salary: £ 51,399 - £64,248 per annum Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Strategic Digital Solutions (SDS): With a long history of delivering transformation, we've developed a market-leading partnership ecosystem to provide business services of the future and shape valuable, positive outcomes for communities. We empower our clients by providing innovative solutions and commercial models that help them meet their business needs, drive operational efficiencies, and deliver impactful value creation. We remain committed to values of excellence, empathy and respect to produce transformative outcomes in business processing - creating value for all. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Damia Group LTD
Software Engineer
Damia Group LTD Guildford, Surrey
Senior Software Developer - Guildford Full-Time Office-Based We're looking for an experienced Software Developer to join our team in Guildford, working on challenging and innovative projects across software development, signal processing, image processing and secure systems. This is a hands-on role where you'll work independently on your own projects while also supporting, mentoring and leading junior developers. What we're looking for 3+ years' professional software development experience A strong academic background, ideally with a 1st or 2:1 degree (or PhD) in a numerate discipline Strong academic results, including A-level Maths and Physics Experience developing and maintaining complex, real-world software systems Strong understanding of clear, efficient software design Good verbal and written communication skills Experience with Linux systems , including configuration and administration Experience with some of the following: C/C++ Python and/or MATLAB HTML/JavaScript and GUI development Git and/or Subversion What you'll be working on You'll have the opportunity to work on technically interesting projects including: Developing novel signal and image processing applications Developing secure Cross Domain Solutions Building user interfaces using Java or HTML/JavaScript Supporting and training customers in the use of our software Mentoring and leading other developers Security clearance requirement This role requires candidates to undergo UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance . To be eligible, candidates must: Hold a valid British passport Have been resident in the UK for the past 10 years , subject to the applicable clearance requirements This is a fully office-based role in Guildford, Surrey . Candidates will be required to work five days a week in our Guildford office . This permanent role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - (url removed) Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
08/09/2026
Full time
Senior Software Developer - Guildford Full-Time Office-Based We're looking for an experienced Software Developer to join our team in Guildford, working on challenging and innovative projects across software development, signal processing, image processing and secure systems. This is a hands-on role where you'll work independently on your own projects while also supporting, mentoring and leading junior developers. What we're looking for 3+ years' professional software development experience A strong academic background, ideally with a 1st or 2:1 degree (or PhD) in a numerate discipline Strong academic results, including A-level Maths and Physics Experience developing and maintaining complex, real-world software systems Strong understanding of clear, efficient software design Good verbal and written communication skills Experience with Linux systems , including configuration and administration Experience with some of the following: C/C++ Python and/or MATLAB HTML/JavaScript and GUI development Git and/or Subversion What you'll be working on You'll have the opportunity to work on technically interesting projects including: Developing novel signal and image processing applications Developing secure Cross Domain Solutions Building user interfaces using Java or HTML/JavaScript Supporting and training customers in the use of our software Mentoring and leading other developers Security clearance requirement This role requires candidates to undergo UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance . To be eligible, candidates must: Hold a valid British passport Have been resident in the UK for the past 10 years , subject to the applicable clearance requirements This is a fully office-based role in Guildford, Surrey . Candidates will be required to work five days a week in our Guildford office . This permanent role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - (url removed) Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Syntax Consultancy Ltd
QA Automation Test Engineer
Syntax Consultancy Ltd City, Leeds
QA Test Engineer (AWS Console, Automation Testing) Leeds (Hybrid) Permanent £70,000 £75,000 (DOE) Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET with AWS test environments AWS Console, Playwright or Cypress TypeScript, JavaScript, API Testing, CI/CD needed for a permanent career opportunity based in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally September/October 2026. Hybrid Working 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the Leeds office. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government digital modernisation projects. Key skills, experience + duties to include: Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET with AWS test environments AWS Console essential, Playwright or Cypress TypeScript, JavaScript, API Testing, CI/CD AWS console experience is essential, experience navigating AWS and supporting automation/testing environments. AWS: Experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda, EC2, CloudWatch) in test environments. Technical Environment: Test automation frameworks like Cypress or Playwright, Gherkin, scripting in JavaScript, TypeScript , setting up and maintaining automation infrastructure. CI/CD Integration: Integrating automated tests into pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI). API Testing & RESTful API Knowledge: Designing/executing API tests using Postman, Playwright, Cypress; deep understanding of RESTful APIs (request/response, status codes, authentication). Software testing principles and methodologies: Includes knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and various testing types (functional, regression, integration, unit, system). Test Case Management: Proficient in designing test cases, executing tests, identifying defects and verifying fixes. Agile practices: working in an agile team (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), along with ability to collaborate closely with developers, product owners and other team members to clarify requirements and ensure high-quality software delivery within iterative development cycles. SQL Expertise: Validating data and back-end testing using SQL; writing complex queries for functional/integration testing. Defect Management: Tracking, prioritizing, reporting bugs, and root cause analysis. Quality Assurance: Promoting quality standards and contributing to a culture of quality across teams. Familiar with GitHub (version control) and Jira (collaboration). Advantageous skills: Performance/Security Testing (optional): Exposure to JMeter or any other security testing tools. SC Clearance strongly desirable Benefits: Salary to £70k-75k (DOE) + Hybrid + 10% Bonus + Pension + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More.
07/09/2026
Full time
QA Test Engineer (AWS Console, Automation Testing) Leeds (Hybrid) Permanent £70,000 £75,000 (DOE) Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET with AWS test environments AWS Console, Playwright or Cypress TypeScript, JavaScript, API Testing, CI/CD needed for a permanent career opportunity based in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally September/October 2026. Hybrid Working 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the Leeds office. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government digital modernisation projects. Key skills, experience + duties to include: Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET with AWS test environments AWS Console essential, Playwright or Cypress TypeScript, JavaScript, API Testing, CI/CD AWS console experience is essential, experience navigating AWS and supporting automation/testing environments. AWS: Experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda, EC2, CloudWatch) in test environments. Technical Environment: Test automation frameworks like Cypress or Playwright, Gherkin, scripting in JavaScript, TypeScript , setting up and maintaining automation infrastructure. CI/CD Integration: Integrating automated tests into pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI). API Testing & RESTful API Knowledge: Designing/executing API tests using Postman, Playwright, Cypress; deep understanding of RESTful APIs (request/response, status codes, authentication). Software testing principles and methodologies: Includes knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and various testing types (functional, regression, integration, unit, system). Test Case Management: Proficient in designing test cases, executing tests, identifying defects and verifying fixes. Agile practices: working in an agile team (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), along with ability to collaborate closely with developers, product owners and other team members to clarify requirements and ensure high-quality software delivery within iterative development cycles. SQL Expertise: Validating data and back-end testing using SQL; writing complex queries for functional/integration testing. Defect Management: Tracking, prioritizing, reporting bugs, and root cause analysis. Quality Assurance: Promoting quality standards and contributing to a culture of quality across teams. Familiar with GitHub (version control) and Jira (collaboration). Advantageous skills: Performance/Security Testing (optional): Exposure to JMeter or any other security testing tools. SC Clearance strongly desirable Benefits: Salary to £70k-75k (DOE) + Hybrid + 10% Bonus + Pension + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More.
Experis
SC Test manager
Experis
SC Test Manager (Contract) Location: Fully Remote (UK) Rate: 415 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: Initial 3-month assignment with potential extension Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Equipment: Contractor to provide own laptop and equipment Engagement: Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to support the delivery of a high-profile Central Government portfolio within a complex multi-vendor environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading test strategy, planning, governance, and delivery across a dedicated portfolio, ensuring quality objectives are achieved throughout the software development lifecycle. This role requires strong hands-on knowledge of modern testing practices, including test automation, API testing, functional testing, and Agile delivery methodologies. The Test Manager will work closely with suppliers, delivery teams, developers, business stakeholders, and programme leadership to ensure testing is delivered efficiently and effectively. Key Responsibilities Lead all test management activities across a dedicated project portfolio. Develop and maintain test strategies, test plans, and testing schedules. Manage end-to-end testing activities including functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing. Coordinate testing activities across multiple suppliers and delivery teams within a complex delivery landscape. Drive automation adoption and ensure test coverage is maximised through automated solutions. Oversee API and integration testing activities. Monitor quality metrics and provide regular reporting to programme stakeholders. Manage testing risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans. Facilitate defect triage sessions and support defect resolution activities. Ensure testing aligns with programme governance standards and Government delivery requirements. Support continuous improvement initiatives across testing practices, tooling, and processes. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience operating as a Test Manager within large-scale transformation or digital programmes. Active SC Clearance . Extensive experience working within Central Government or wider Public Sector environments. Strong experience managing testing activities across complex multi-vendor environments. Hands-on experience with Test Automation Frameworks. Strong knowledge of Playwright for automated testing. Experience managing and delivering API testing activities. Experience managing Functional Testing across multiple workstreams. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and agile testing practices. Experience with defect management and test reporting. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working with development, business analysis, DevOps, and delivery teams. Desirable Skills Experience within cloud-based environments. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Experience using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Postman, or similar. ISTQB Test Manager, Agile Testing, or equivalent certification. Assignment Details Fully remote role. Initial 3-month engagement with potential extension. Contractor to focus on one portfolio at a time. Outside IR35 contract. 415 per day. Own equipment required. Immediate start preferred. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
05/09/2026
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SC Test Manager (Contract) Location: Fully Remote (UK) Rate: 415 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: Initial 3-month assignment with potential extension Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Equipment: Contractor to provide own laptop and equipment Engagement: Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to support the delivery of a high-profile Central Government portfolio within a complex multi-vendor environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading test strategy, planning, governance, and delivery across a dedicated portfolio, ensuring quality objectives are achieved throughout the software development lifecycle. This role requires strong hands-on knowledge of modern testing practices, including test automation, API testing, functional testing, and Agile delivery methodologies. The Test Manager will work closely with suppliers, delivery teams, developers, business stakeholders, and programme leadership to ensure testing is delivered efficiently and effectively. Key Responsibilities Lead all test management activities across a dedicated project portfolio. Develop and maintain test strategies, test plans, and testing schedules. Manage end-to-end testing activities including functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing. Coordinate testing activities across multiple suppliers and delivery teams within a complex delivery landscape. Drive automation adoption and ensure test coverage is maximised through automated solutions. Oversee API and integration testing activities. Monitor quality metrics and provide regular reporting to programme stakeholders. Manage testing risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans. Facilitate defect triage sessions and support defect resolution activities. Ensure testing aligns with programme governance standards and Government delivery requirements. Support continuous improvement initiatives across testing practices, tooling, and processes. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience operating as a Test Manager within large-scale transformation or digital programmes. Active SC Clearance . Extensive experience working within Central Government or wider Public Sector environments. Strong experience managing testing activities across complex multi-vendor environments. Hands-on experience with Test Automation Frameworks. Strong knowledge of Playwright for automated testing. Experience managing and delivering API testing activities. Experience managing Functional Testing across multiple workstreams. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and agile testing practices. Experience with defect management and test reporting. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working with development, business analysis, DevOps, and delivery teams. Desirable Skills Experience within cloud-based environments. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Experience using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Postman, or similar. ISTQB Test Manager, Agile Testing, or equivalent certification. Assignment Details Fully remote role. Initial 3-month engagement with potential extension. Contractor to focus on one portfolio at a time. Outside IR35 contract. 415 per day. Own equipment required. Immediate start preferred. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

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