Automation Test Engineer Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Newcastle, London, Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool or Sheffield Working Hours: 40 hours per weekA globally recognised organisation is looking for an experienced Automation Test Engineer to help deliver secure, reliable and high-quality digital services across major public sector transformation programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to join Agile engineering teams building cloud native applications using modern test automation practices. The Automation Test Engineer will play a key role in embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle, working across UI, API, accessibility and performance testing while supporting continuous delivery at enterprise scale. Responsibilities for the Automation Test Engineer: Design, develop and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks Build automated test suites using Java, Selenium, REST Assured and Cucumber BDD Develop and execute functional, regression, integration and end to end automated tests Perform UI automation using Selenium WebDriver and Playwright Carry out API testing using REST Assured, Postman and Swagger Conduct accessibility testing to ensure compliance with WCAG standards Support CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing throughout the development lifecycle Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, Business Analysts and Product Owners Contribute to performance and load testing using K6 Support testing across AWS cloud environments and event driven architectures Essential Skills for the Automation Test Engineer: Strong commercial experience with Java based test automation Hands on experience with Selenium WebDriver, REST Assured, Playwright and Cucumber BDD Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch Strong knowledge of UI and API automation best practices Experience testing REST APIs using Postman, Swagger and JSON/XML validation Experience across the full software testing lifecycle Knowledge of accessibility testing using tools such as WAVE, AXE DevTools and VoiceOver Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git and Maven Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and Jira Exposure to AWS cloud technologies and Kafka Desirable Skills for the Automation Test Engineer: Experience testing cloud native and distributed systems Knowledge of contract testing methodologies Experience working within UK Public Sector or large enterprise environments Performance testing experience using K6 Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills If you are interested in this Automation Test Engineer vacancy, please apply in the immediate instance. Test Engineer, Automation Test Engineer, Automation QA Engineer, QA Engineer
22/07/2026
Full time
Automation Test Engineer Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Newcastle, London, Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool or Sheffield Working Hours: 40 hours per weekA globally recognised organisation is looking for an experienced Automation Test Engineer to help deliver secure, reliable and high-quality digital services across major public sector transformation programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to join Agile engineering teams building cloud native applications using modern test automation practices. The Automation Test Engineer will play a key role in embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle, working across UI, API, accessibility and performance testing while supporting continuous delivery at enterprise scale. Responsibilities for the Automation Test Engineer: Design, develop and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks Build automated test suites using Java, Selenium, REST Assured and Cucumber BDD Develop and execute functional, regression, integration and end to end automated tests Perform UI automation using Selenium WebDriver and Playwright Carry out API testing using REST Assured, Postman and Swagger Conduct accessibility testing to ensure compliance with WCAG standards Support CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing throughout the development lifecycle Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, Business Analysts and Product Owners Contribute to performance and load testing using K6 Support testing across AWS cloud environments and event driven architectures Essential Skills for the Automation Test Engineer: Strong commercial experience with Java based test automation Hands on experience with Selenium WebDriver, REST Assured, Playwright and Cucumber BDD Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch Strong knowledge of UI and API automation best practices Experience testing REST APIs using Postman, Swagger and JSON/XML validation Experience across the full software testing lifecycle Knowledge of accessibility testing using tools such as WAVE, AXE DevTools and VoiceOver Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git and Maven Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and Jira Exposure to AWS cloud technologies and Kafka Desirable Skills for the Automation Test Engineer: Experience testing cloud native and distributed systems Knowledge of contract testing methodologies Experience working within UK Public Sector or large enterprise environments Performance testing experience using K6 Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills If you are interested in this Automation Test Engineer vacancy, please apply in the immediate instance. Test Engineer, Automation Test Engineer, Automation QA Engineer, QA Engineer
Graduate Junior Automation Test Analyst Surrey | Hybrid (2 days onsite) Are you a recent graduate looking to start a career in software testing, QA, or automation? A growing Surrey-based software company is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Junior Automation Test Analyst to join its collaborative QA team. This role is designed for someone early in their career who is eager to learn and build skills in test automation, C#, and BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development). The Opportunity You'll receive hands-on training and mentoring while working alongside experienced QA engineers and developers. This is a chance to develop real-world experience in both manual and automated testing, with clear progression into automation or SDET pathways. What You'll Be Doing Learning how to analyse requirements and translate them into test scenarios Assisting with the creation and execution of automated test scripts Supporting the development of BDD (Gherkin) test cases Contributing to manual testing across different software projects Working closely with developers to improve software quality Documenting test cases, results, and processes Providing updates on your progress and any issues identified What We're Looking For A degree in Science, Mathematics, IT, Engineering or a related field (2:1 preferred) A level Mathematics highly advantageous Passion for technology and interest in software testing or QA Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Good communication and willingness to learn from others Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment Nice to Have (Not Required) Any exposure to programming (C#, Java, Python etc.) Awareness of software testing or QA concepts Basic understanding of automation tools (Selenium, SpecFlow, etc.) Relevant coursework, projects, or internships Why This Role? Ideal first role in tech/QA/automation Structured learning with mentoring and support Clear progression into Automation Tester or SDET roles Hybrid working for work-life balance Opportunity to work on real-world software products
22/07/2026
Full time
Graduate Junior Automation Test Analyst Surrey | Hybrid (2 days onsite) Are you a recent graduate looking to start a career in software testing, QA, or automation? A growing Surrey-based software company is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Junior Automation Test Analyst to join its collaborative QA team. This role is designed for someone early in their career who is eager to learn and build skills in test automation, C#, and BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development). The Opportunity You'll receive hands-on training and mentoring while working alongside experienced QA engineers and developers. This is a chance to develop real-world experience in both manual and automated testing, with clear progression into automation or SDET pathways. What You'll Be Doing Learning how to analyse requirements and translate them into test scenarios Assisting with the creation and execution of automated test scripts Supporting the development of BDD (Gherkin) test cases Contributing to manual testing across different software projects Working closely with developers to improve software quality Documenting test cases, results, and processes Providing updates on your progress and any issues identified What We're Looking For A degree in Science, Mathematics, IT, Engineering or a related field (2:1 preferred) A level Mathematics highly advantageous Passion for technology and interest in software testing or QA Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Good communication and willingness to learn from others Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment Nice to Have (Not Required) Any exposure to programming (C#, Java, Python etc.) Awareness of software testing or QA concepts Basic understanding of automation tools (Selenium, SpecFlow, etc.) Relevant coursework, projects, or internships Why This Role? Ideal first role in tech/QA/automation Structured learning with mentoring and support Clear progression into Automation Tester or SDET roles Hybrid working for work-life balance Opportunity to work on real-world software products
Technical Solutions Architect Role type: Permanent Location: UK / Remote As an organisation, we push the boundaries of data science, optimisation and artificial intelligence to solve the most complex problems in the industry. Satalia, a WPP company, is a community of individuals devoted to working on diverse and challenging projects, allowing you to flex your technical skills whilst working with a tight knit team of high performing colleagues. Led by our founder and WPP Chief AI Officer Daniel Hulme, Satalia's ambition is to become a decentralised organisation of the future. Today, this involves developing tools and processes to liberate and automate manual repetitive tasks, with a focus on freedom, transparency and trust. At the core of our thinking is an approach to wellbeing and inclusivity. We unpack human behaviour and unpick prejudice to ensure a safe and inviting environment. We offer truly flexible working and allow our employees to find the working practice that makes them most productive. At Satalia, your opinion matters and your achievements are celebrated. The Role You will be responsible for creating enterprise quality AI, ML, and Data Science based solutions. You will be involved in technology selection, API design, and establishing core patterns within our products and client projects. You will consider the functional and non functional requirements to inform these decisions and lead our development team in implementing them. You will work with our world class Data Science and Data Engineering teams to provide robust, high quality, performant cloud based solutions for our customers. This is not a role for someone who doesn't love development. Our technical architects are expected to prove solutions and contribute to the development team, as well as reviewing code and driving improvement to our development practice and processes. At the same time, you need to be a great communicator: the role includes direct interaction with our clients and business stakeholders, which are a mixture of technical and non technical audiences. The world of AI is evolving at a staggering pace, and we keep our knowledge fresh by continually looking for fresh technologies and sharing what we've learned. As an architect you would be expected to exemplify this both by bringing new ideas to our projects, but also listening to and assessing ideas from the team. What you'll be doing Creating enterprise quality solutions, with extensive experience and familiarity with how enterprise software solutions fit into a wider technical landscape Creating serverless solutions to execute data science and ML models Creating cloud IaC deployment code Guiding a team of Optimisers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Cloud Engineers and QA Engineers Understanding and relating customer/business needs to the technical solutions we create Liaising with the customer, product owners and business analysts to ensure that the work we are doing is correct and architecturally sound Making technology and approach choices to meet NFRs whilst delivering good value for money What we want from you Having an excellent understanding of Java, Typescript and/or Python, currently our core cloud languages Industry experience with an Infrastructure as Code platform (e.g. Cloudformation, Terraform) A strong understanding of both serverless development and containerisation approaches to deploying software to the cloud Having in depth knowledge of at least one cloud platform (e.g. GCP, AWS, Azure), including an understanding of appropriate technologies for a given use case Experience writing enterprise quality solutions, with extensive experience and familiarity with how enterprise software solutions fit into a wider technical landscape Having a solid understanding of traditional Design Patterns and the ability to adapt these to the AI world Being a strong proponent for rigorous quality processes, automated testing and IaC principles Having excellent written, spoken and diagrammatic communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and abstract principles to technical and non technical audiences Experience of creating robust CI/CD pipelines that fully automate testing and release processes If you know some of this, even better A strong understanding of event driven architectures Working knowledge of Rust Experience with or knowledge of data engineering platforms and principles Experience with or knowledge of data science platforms and technologies What we Offer Benefits - enhanced pension, life assurance, income protection, private healthcare Remote working - cafe, bedroom, beach - wherever works Truly flexible working hours - school pick up, volunteering, gym Generous Leave - 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave Annual bonus - when Satalia does well, we all do well Impactful projects - focus on bringing meaningful social and environmental change People oriented culture - wellbeing is a priority, as is being a nice person Transparent and open culture - you will be heard Development - focus on bringing the best out of each other Satalia is home to some of the brightest minds in AI and if you're looking to join a company who not only values autonomy and freedom, but embraces a culture of inclusion and warmth, we'd love to hear from you.
22/07/2026
Full time
Technical Solutions Architect Role type: Permanent Location: UK / Remote As an organisation, we push the boundaries of data science, optimisation and artificial intelligence to solve the most complex problems in the industry. Satalia, a WPP company, is a community of individuals devoted to working on diverse and challenging projects, allowing you to flex your technical skills whilst working with a tight knit team of high performing colleagues. Led by our founder and WPP Chief AI Officer Daniel Hulme, Satalia's ambition is to become a decentralised organisation of the future. Today, this involves developing tools and processes to liberate and automate manual repetitive tasks, with a focus on freedom, transparency and trust. At the core of our thinking is an approach to wellbeing and inclusivity. We unpack human behaviour and unpick prejudice to ensure a safe and inviting environment. We offer truly flexible working and allow our employees to find the working practice that makes them most productive. At Satalia, your opinion matters and your achievements are celebrated. The Role You will be responsible for creating enterprise quality AI, ML, and Data Science based solutions. You will be involved in technology selection, API design, and establishing core patterns within our products and client projects. You will consider the functional and non functional requirements to inform these decisions and lead our development team in implementing them. You will work with our world class Data Science and Data Engineering teams to provide robust, high quality, performant cloud based solutions for our customers. This is not a role for someone who doesn't love development. Our technical architects are expected to prove solutions and contribute to the development team, as well as reviewing code and driving improvement to our development practice and processes. At the same time, you need to be a great communicator: the role includes direct interaction with our clients and business stakeholders, which are a mixture of technical and non technical audiences. The world of AI is evolving at a staggering pace, and we keep our knowledge fresh by continually looking for fresh technologies and sharing what we've learned. As an architect you would be expected to exemplify this both by bringing new ideas to our projects, but also listening to and assessing ideas from the team. What you'll be doing Creating enterprise quality solutions, with extensive experience and familiarity with how enterprise software solutions fit into a wider technical landscape Creating serverless solutions to execute data science and ML models Creating cloud IaC deployment code Guiding a team of Optimisers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Cloud Engineers and QA Engineers Understanding and relating customer/business needs to the technical solutions we create Liaising with the customer, product owners and business analysts to ensure that the work we are doing is correct and architecturally sound Making technology and approach choices to meet NFRs whilst delivering good value for money What we want from you Having an excellent understanding of Java, Typescript and/or Python, currently our core cloud languages Industry experience with an Infrastructure as Code platform (e.g. Cloudformation, Terraform) A strong understanding of both serverless development and containerisation approaches to deploying software to the cloud Having in depth knowledge of at least one cloud platform (e.g. GCP, AWS, Azure), including an understanding of appropriate technologies for a given use case Experience writing enterprise quality solutions, with extensive experience and familiarity with how enterprise software solutions fit into a wider technical landscape Having a solid understanding of traditional Design Patterns and the ability to adapt these to the AI world Being a strong proponent for rigorous quality processes, automated testing and IaC principles Having excellent written, spoken and diagrammatic communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and abstract principles to technical and non technical audiences Experience of creating robust CI/CD pipelines that fully automate testing and release processes If you know some of this, even better A strong understanding of event driven architectures Working knowledge of Rust Experience with or knowledge of data engineering platforms and principles Experience with or knowledge of data science platforms and technologies What we Offer Benefits - enhanced pension, life assurance, income protection, private healthcare Remote working - cafe, bedroom, beach - wherever works Truly flexible working hours - school pick up, volunteering, gym Generous Leave - 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave Annual bonus - when Satalia does well, we all do well Impactful projects - focus on bringing meaningful social and environmental change People oriented culture - wellbeing is a priority, as is being a nice person Transparent and open culture - you will be heard Development - focus on bringing the best out of each other Satalia is home to some of the brightest minds in AI and if you're looking to join a company who not only values autonomy and freedom, but embraces a culture of inclusion and warmth, we'd love to hear from you.
About The Role Here at Car Finance 247, we are looking for an experienced AI Engineer to join our expanding Technology team and help build production AI services that improve how customers, colleagues and partners move through the car finance journey. As a AI Engineer, you will take a leading role in solving complex, high-impact challenges across the automotive finance industry. You will design, build and deploy production-grade AI solutions, including LLM-powered virtual agents, agentic AI systems and intelligent automation that improve the customer finance journey and support better operational outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Technology, you will help keep Car Finance 247 at the forefront of AI and emerging technology. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify where AI can deliver the greatest value, shape ideas into practical solutions, rapidly develop proof of concepts, and take successful initiatives through to secure, scalable and fully operational services. This is a hands on role with the opportunity to influence our AI strategy, establish engineering best practices and deliver intelligent products that create measurable value for both our customers and the business. You will work across customer facing journeys and internal operational workflows, turning promising AI ideas into secure, observable and maintainable services. The role suits someone who enjoys hands on engineering, rapid experimentation and taking responsibility for the path from prototype to production. Key Responsibilities AI Solution Development: Design, build and deploy production grade AI solutions using modern LLM and agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph and Microsoft Foundry, working closely with stakeholders to identify high value use cases across the business. AI Platform & API Engineering: Lead the development of scalable APIs and services to host AI and machine learning capabilities, managing the integration, maintenance and continuous improvement of workloads across Azure. Cross Functional Delivery: Collaborate closely with Data Analysts, Data Engineers, QA Engineers, Software Developers and other Technology teams to deliver complex projects efficiently, adapting technical approaches to wider platform, product and business needs. End to End Project Ownership: Take ownership of AI initiatives from initial discovery and concept through proof of concept, production deployment and ongoing optimisation, with a strong focus on solving core business problems and delivering measurable value. Continuous Innovation: Stay at the forefront of developments in generative AI, LLMs, agentic systems and machine learning, assessing emerging tools and techniques and translating their potential for both technical and non technical audiences. Planning & Delivery Management: Plan future initiatives and manage active projects through effective sprint planning, backlog prioritisation and ticket management using tools such as Jira. Executive Communication: Communicate effectively with the Executive Board and senior stakeholders, clearly articulating technical challenges, proposed solutions, delivery risks, project timelines and key milestones. Engineering Standards & Operational Excellence: Champion best practices across software engineering, testing, observability, security, model evaluation and responsible AI, ensuring AI services are reliable, scalable and maintainable in production. About You 4+ years' experience in AI Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, Data Science or a closely related role, with demonstrable experience delivering production systems. Strong proficiency in Python and Node.js/TypeScript, with experience developing both AI/ML models and backend services. Hands on experience developing applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), including prompt engineering, structured outputs, tool calling, retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and evaluation techniques. Experience with modern LLM and agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph and Microsoft Foundry or equivalent technologies. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, code review, CI/CD, dependency and package management, and maintainable system design. Experience deploying and operating AI and machine learning services in production, including API based architectures and cloud hosted workloads. Practical experience with MLOps and AI lifecycle management, including data, model and environment versioning, automated deployment pipelines, monitoring and model retraining workflows. Experience leading complex technical projects from initial discovery and proof of concept through to production deployment and ongoing optimisation. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts, technical challenges and delivery considerations to both technical and non technical stakeholders. A degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mathematics or another relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience. About Us Subsidised Onsite Parking A great working environment with free fruit and juice bars Birthday off! Onsite Gym Free transport to and from Piccadilly Train station Free Barista bar serving teas and coffees Excellent career progression About Team 247 We're more than the UK's digital car finance platform. We're a Manchester tech business that's reshaping how people buy cars. Backed by smart tech, sharp minds, and a relentless focus on exceptional service, we're on a mission to make car finance simple, fast, and customer first. We've got big goals - and the roadmap to get there. Join us and be part of something exciting. Our values Passion, Ownership, Resilience and Togetherness define how we work and win. We look for people who bring energy and drive, take accountability, push through challenges, and back their teammates. If you care about doing a great job, stepping up when it matters, and succeeding as part of a team, you'll fit right in.
22/07/2026
Full time
About The Role Here at Car Finance 247, we are looking for an experienced AI Engineer to join our expanding Technology team and help build production AI services that improve how customers, colleagues and partners move through the car finance journey. As a AI Engineer, you will take a leading role in solving complex, high-impact challenges across the automotive finance industry. You will design, build and deploy production-grade AI solutions, including LLM-powered virtual agents, agentic AI systems and intelligent automation that improve the customer finance journey and support better operational outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Technology, you will help keep Car Finance 247 at the forefront of AI and emerging technology. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify where AI can deliver the greatest value, shape ideas into practical solutions, rapidly develop proof of concepts, and take successful initiatives through to secure, scalable and fully operational services. This is a hands on role with the opportunity to influence our AI strategy, establish engineering best practices and deliver intelligent products that create measurable value for both our customers and the business. You will work across customer facing journeys and internal operational workflows, turning promising AI ideas into secure, observable and maintainable services. The role suits someone who enjoys hands on engineering, rapid experimentation and taking responsibility for the path from prototype to production. Key Responsibilities AI Solution Development: Design, build and deploy production grade AI solutions using modern LLM and agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph and Microsoft Foundry, working closely with stakeholders to identify high value use cases across the business. AI Platform & API Engineering: Lead the development of scalable APIs and services to host AI and machine learning capabilities, managing the integration, maintenance and continuous improvement of workloads across Azure. Cross Functional Delivery: Collaborate closely with Data Analysts, Data Engineers, QA Engineers, Software Developers and other Technology teams to deliver complex projects efficiently, adapting technical approaches to wider platform, product and business needs. End to End Project Ownership: Take ownership of AI initiatives from initial discovery and concept through proof of concept, production deployment and ongoing optimisation, with a strong focus on solving core business problems and delivering measurable value. Continuous Innovation: Stay at the forefront of developments in generative AI, LLMs, agentic systems and machine learning, assessing emerging tools and techniques and translating their potential for both technical and non technical audiences. Planning & Delivery Management: Plan future initiatives and manage active projects through effective sprint planning, backlog prioritisation and ticket management using tools such as Jira. Executive Communication: Communicate effectively with the Executive Board and senior stakeholders, clearly articulating technical challenges, proposed solutions, delivery risks, project timelines and key milestones. Engineering Standards & Operational Excellence: Champion best practices across software engineering, testing, observability, security, model evaluation and responsible AI, ensuring AI services are reliable, scalable and maintainable in production. About You 4+ years' experience in AI Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, Data Science or a closely related role, with demonstrable experience delivering production systems. Strong proficiency in Python and Node.js/TypeScript, with experience developing both AI/ML models and backend services. Hands on experience developing applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), including prompt engineering, structured outputs, tool calling, retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and evaluation techniques. Experience with modern LLM and agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph and Microsoft Foundry or equivalent technologies. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, code review, CI/CD, dependency and package management, and maintainable system design. Experience deploying and operating AI and machine learning services in production, including API based architectures and cloud hosted workloads. Practical experience with MLOps and AI lifecycle management, including data, model and environment versioning, automated deployment pipelines, monitoring and model retraining workflows. Experience leading complex technical projects from initial discovery and proof of concept through to production deployment and ongoing optimisation. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts, technical challenges and delivery considerations to both technical and non technical stakeholders. A degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mathematics or another relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience. About Us Subsidised Onsite Parking A great working environment with free fruit and juice bars Birthday off! Onsite Gym Free transport to and from Piccadilly Train station Free Barista bar serving teas and coffees Excellent career progression About Team 247 We're more than the UK's digital car finance platform. We're a Manchester tech business that's reshaping how people buy cars. Backed by smart tech, sharp minds, and a relentless focus on exceptional service, we're on a mission to make car finance simple, fast, and customer first. We've got big goals - and the roadmap to get there. Join us and be part of something exciting. Our values Passion, Ownership, Resilience and Togetherness define how we work and win. We look for people who bring energy and drive, take accountability, push through challenges, and back their teammates. If you care about doing a great job, stepping up when it matters, and succeeding as part of a team, you'll fit right in.
Mid-Level Business Analyst 45,000 - 55,000 (plus bonus) Manchester - Hybrid Are you an ambitious Business Analyst who wants more ownership, visibility and influence? I am working with a wonderful rapidly growing organisation that is reshaping how it delivers services to hundreds of thousands of customers. As the business expands, it is building a modern delivery function designed around agile, cross-functional squads and it needs adaptable Business Analysts who can help drive that growth. You won't be joining a traditional environment where change is slowed down by layers of approval. You'll work closely with decision-makers, take ideas from initial problem through to implementation, and see the direct impact of the solutions you help create. What You'll Be Doing Take ownership of business problems and help turn them into practical, deliverable solutions. Work closely with operational teams, senior stakeholders, Project Managers and Developers. Run focused workshops to understand challenges, define requirements and agree priorities. Break complex requirements into clear user stories and manageable pieces of work. Help squads define minimum viable solutions that can be delivered quickly and improved over time. Support projects throughout the full delivery lifecycle rather than handing requirements over and stepping away. Create test plans, complete QA activity and guide business users confidently through UAT. Support the implementation and adoption of new processes and platform functionality. Produce clear user guides, training materials and straightforward explanations of proposed changes. Identify risks, dependencies and opportunities while keeping stakeholders informed of progress. Challenge established ways of working and bring forward ideas for improvement, automation and innovation. What We're Looking For Experience in a Business Analyst position. Experience working in a fast-moving, changing or growing organisation. A proactive mindset and the confidence to take responsibility for delivering outcomes. Strong requirements-gathering, workshop facilitation and stakeholder-management skills. Practical experience supporting testing, QA and business UAT. An understanding of the software development lifecycle and how Business Analysts contribute throughout it. The ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues. Confidence managing several priorities without relying on rigid processes. A collaborative style combined with the willingness to challenge ideas constructively. The motivation to continue developing and progress as the delivery function grows. Experience within an SME or scale-up environment (desirable) Why Join? Make a visible impact You'll work in a business where individual contributions are noticed. The organisation is large enough to invest in meaningful technology and transformation, but small enough for you to build relationships across the company and influence important decisions. Develop beyond a traditional BA remit You'll gain exposure across requirements, delivery, testing, implementation, user adoption and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to develop into a rounded Business Analyst rather than being restricted to producing documentation. Work at pace Decisions can be made quickly, priorities move and teams are encouraged to find practical solutions. The environment will suit someone energised by momentum rather than frustrated by change. Help shape a growing function The Business Solutions team is expanding significantly. As the squad model develops, there will be opportunities to influence delivery practices, take on greater responsibility and progress alongside the function. Gain exposure to modern technology You'll contribute to work involving AI, automation, digital platforms and third-party technology providers. The focus is not on implementing technology for its own sake, but on finding smarter ways to solve genuine business problems. Package: 45,000 - 55,000 base salary Discretionary Bonus Regular Salary reviews Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Manchester office. 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Modern office environment with free barista coffee. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
22/07/2026
Full time
Mid-Level Business Analyst 45,000 - 55,000 (plus bonus) Manchester - Hybrid Are you an ambitious Business Analyst who wants more ownership, visibility and influence? I am working with a wonderful rapidly growing organisation that is reshaping how it delivers services to hundreds of thousands of customers. As the business expands, it is building a modern delivery function designed around agile, cross-functional squads and it needs adaptable Business Analysts who can help drive that growth. You won't be joining a traditional environment where change is slowed down by layers of approval. You'll work closely with decision-makers, take ideas from initial problem through to implementation, and see the direct impact of the solutions you help create. What You'll Be Doing Take ownership of business problems and help turn them into practical, deliverable solutions. Work closely with operational teams, senior stakeholders, Project Managers and Developers. Run focused workshops to understand challenges, define requirements and agree priorities. Break complex requirements into clear user stories and manageable pieces of work. Help squads define minimum viable solutions that can be delivered quickly and improved over time. Support projects throughout the full delivery lifecycle rather than handing requirements over and stepping away. Create test plans, complete QA activity and guide business users confidently through UAT. Support the implementation and adoption of new processes and platform functionality. Produce clear user guides, training materials and straightforward explanations of proposed changes. Identify risks, dependencies and opportunities while keeping stakeholders informed of progress. Challenge established ways of working and bring forward ideas for improvement, automation and innovation. What We're Looking For Experience in a Business Analyst position. Experience working in a fast-moving, changing or growing organisation. A proactive mindset and the confidence to take responsibility for delivering outcomes. Strong requirements-gathering, workshop facilitation and stakeholder-management skills. Practical experience supporting testing, QA and business UAT. An understanding of the software development lifecycle and how Business Analysts contribute throughout it. The ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues. Confidence managing several priorities without relying on rigid processes. A collaborative style combined with the willingness to challenge ideas constructively. The motivation to continue developing and progress as the delivery function grows. Experience within an SME or scale-up environment (desirable) Why Join? Make a visible impact You'll work in a business where individual contributions are noticed. The organisation is large enough to invest in meaningful technology and transformation, but small enough for you to build relationships across the company and influence important decisions. Develop beyond a traditional BA remit You'll gain exposure across requirements, delivery, testing, implementation, user adoption and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to develop into a rounded Business Analyst rather than being restricted to producing documentation. Work at pace Decisions can be made quickly, priorities move and teams are encouraged to find practical solutions. The environment will suit someone energised by momentum rather than frustrated by change. Help shape a growing function The Business Solutions team is expanding significantly. As the squad model develops, there will be opportunities to influence delivery practices, take on greater responsibility and progress alongside the function. Gain exposure to modern technology You'll contribute to work involving AI, automation, digital platforms and third-party technology providers. The focus is not on implementing technology for its own sake, but on finding smarter ways to solve genuine business problems. Package: 45,000 - 55,000 base salary Discretionary Bonus Regular Salary reviews Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Manchester office. 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Modern office environment with free barista coffee. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
PHP Developer Basingstoke (Hybrid - 1 day onsite per week) £40,000 - £55,000 per annum Overview A growing organisation is looking for an experienced PHP Developer to join their internal technology team, supporting the development and enhancement of business-critical CRM applications.Working within a cross-functional Scrum team, this role will deliver new functionality, improve existing systems, and support the continued evolution of applications to meet changing business needs.This is an opportunity for a skilled PHP Developer to work in a collaborative Agile environment, delivering high-quality software solutions alongside developers, QA, Business Analysts, and DevOps teams. Roles & Responsibilities Develop and maintain backend systems using PHP (Laravel/CakePHP). Deliver features end-to-end, including development, testing, and deployment. Enhance existing applications, including legacy CakePHP systems. Build and maintain APIs and backend services. Write clean, maintainable code following development standards and best practices. Contribute to code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD processes. Support system design, integrations, and technical improvements. Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with wider technology teams. Identify opportunities to improve performance, scalability, and reduce technical debt. Skills & Experience 3+ years' commercial experience in PHP development. Strong experience with PHP 7.4 (CakePHP) and PHP 8+ (Laravel/Symfony). Experience building backend systems and APIs. Strong knowledge of MySQL, including queries and performance optimisation. Working knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS. Experience with Git, branching workflows, and pull requests. Familiarity with Docker and Linux/WSL environments. Experience with unit testing and automated testing practices. Understanding of software design principles and coding standards. Exposure to Vue.js/Nuxt, Azure, CI/CD pipelines, messaging technologies, or microservices is beneficial.
22/07/2026
Full time
PHP Developer Basingstoke (Hybrid - 1 day onsite per week) £40,000 - £55,000 per annum Overview A growing organisation is looking for an experienced PHP Developer to join their internal technology team, supporting the development and enhancement of business-critical CRM applications.Working within a cross-functional Scrum team, this role will deliver new functionality, improve existing systems, and support the continued evolution of applications to meet changing business needs.This is an opportunity for a skilled PHP Developer to work in a collaborative Agile environment, delivering high-quality software solutions alongside developers, QA, Business Analysts, and DevOps teams. Roles & Responsibilities Develop and maintain backend systems using PHP (Laravel/CakePHP). Deliver features end-to-end, including development, testing, and deployment. Enhance existing applications, including legacy CakePHP systems. Build and maintain APIs and backend services. Write clean, maintainable code following development standards and best practices. Contribute to code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD processes. Support system design, integrations, and technical improvements. Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with wider technology teams. Identify opportunities to improve performance, scalability, and reduce technical debt. Skills & Experience 3+ years' commercial experience in PHP development. Strong experience with PHP 7.4 (CakePHP) and PHP 8+ (Laravel/Symfony). Experience building backend systems and APIs. Strong knowledge of MySQL, including queries and performance optimisation. Working knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS. Experience with Git, branching workflows, and pull requests. Familiarity with Docker and Linux/WSL environments. Experience with unit testing and automated testing practices. Understanding of software design principles and coding standards. Exposure to Vue.js/Nuxt, Azure, CI/CD pipelines, messaging technologies, or microservices is beneficial.
Lead Developer - VP - XVA Technology This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. Role Overview / What will you do: Lead application systems analysis and programming activities, ensuring application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint. Drive product quality and delivery through automation initiatives, especially in generative AI, targeting a fully automated platform with minimal manual QA intervention. Partner with management teams to define necessary system enhancements, deploy new products, and resolve high impact problems through in depth evaluation of complex business processes. Collaborate with development teams and Product Owners to formulate comprehensive requirements and propose innovative, efficient solutions. Define and drive the strategy for quality automation, overseeing testing priorities, roadmapping for releases, and continuous improvement. Act as a central point of contact for interdepartmental communication, ensuring alignment and seamless collaboration across various project impacts. Provide technical expertise, mentor mid level developers and analysts, and establish standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation. Proactively assess risk, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and maintain clear, concise communication across all organizational levels. Key Skills and Experience required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). Proven relevant experience in applications development tech lead role with hands on Java programming skills. Experience with Generative AI (Gen AI) concepts and their application in product development or quality assurance. Proven experience in product ownership, quality assurance management, or a hybrid role within a technology driven environment. Extensive experience with system analysis, software application programming, and managing successful projects. Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and various testing methodologies, with experience driving automation initiatives. Demonstrated leadership, project management, and subject matter expertise in at least one area of Applications Development. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, ensuring effective dissemination of information. Any Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience: Familiarity with AI powered development tools such as Copilot. Strong analytical and problem solving abilities, with an ability to adjust priorities quickly. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment. Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans. What we'll provide you (Benefits): 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) A discretionary annual performance related bonus Private Medical Care & Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resources Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
22/07/2026
Full time
Lead Developer - VP - XVA Technology This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. Role Overview / What will you do: Lead application systems analysis and programming activities, ensuring application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint. Drive product quality and delivery through automation initiatives, especially in generative AI, targeting a fully automated platform with minimal manual QA intervention. Partner with management teams to define necessary system enhancements, deploy new products, and resolve high impact problems through in depth evaluation of complex business processes. Collaborate with development teams and Product Owners to formulate comprehensive requirements and propose innovative, efficient solutions. Define and drive the strategy for quality automation, overseeing testing priorities, roadmapping for releases, and continuous improvement. Act as a central point of contact for interdepartmental communication, ensuring alignment and seamless collaboration across various project impacts. Provide technical expertise, mentor mid level developers and analysts, and establish standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation. Proactively assess risk, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and maintain clear, concise communication across all organizational levels. Key Skills and Experience required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). Proven relevant experience in applications development tech lead role with hands on Java programming skills. Experience with Generative AI (Gen AI) concepts and their application in product development or quality assurance. Proven experience in product ownership, quality assurance management, or a hybrid role within a technology driven environment. Extensive experience with system analysis, software application programming, and managing successful projects. Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and various testing methodologies, with experience driving automation initiatives. Demonstrated leadership, project management, and subject matter expertise in at least one area of Applications Development. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, ensuring effective dissemination of information. Any Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience: Familiarity with AI powered development tools such as Copilot. Strong analytical and problem solving abilities, with an ability to adjust priorities quickly. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment. Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans. What we'll provide you (Benefits): 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) A discretionary annual performance related bonus Private Medical Care & Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resources Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
About The Role Here at Car Finance 247, we are looking for an experienced AI Engineer to join our expanding Technology team and help build production AI services that improve how customers, colleagues and partners move through the car finance journey. As a AI Engineer, you will take a leading role in solving complex, high-impact challenges across the automotive finance industry. You will design, build and deploy production-grade AI solutions, including LLM-powered virtual agents, agentic AI systems and intelligent automation that improve the customer finance journey and support better operational outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Technology, you will help keep Car Finance 247 at the forefront of AI and emerging technology. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify where AI can deliver the greatest value, shape ideas into practical solutions, rapidly develop proof of concepts, and take successful initiatives through to secure, scalable and fully operational services. This is a hands on role with the opportunity to influence our AI strategy, establish engineering best practices and deliver intelligent products that create measurable value for both our customers and the business. You will work across customer-facing journeys and internal operational workflows, turning promising AI ideas into secure, observable and maintainable services. The role suits someone who enjoys hands on engineering, rapid experimentation and taking responsibility for the path from prototype to production. Key Responsibilities AI Solution Development: Design, build and deploy production-grade AI solutions using modern LLM and agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph and Microsoft Foundry, working closely with stakeholders to identify high-value use cases across the business. AI Platform & API Engineering: Lead the development of scalable APIs and services to host AI and machine learning capabilities, managing the integration, maintenance and continuous improvement of workloads across Azure. Cross-Functional Delivery: Collaborate closely with Data Analysts, Data Engineers, QA Engineers, Software Developers and other Technology teams to deliver complex projects efficiently, adapting technical approaches to wider platform, product and business needs. End-to-End Project Ownership: Take ownership of AI initiatives from initial discovery and concept through proof of concept, production deployment and ongoing optimisation, with a strong focus on solving core business problems and delivering measurable value. Continuous Innovation: Stay at the forefront of developments in generative AI, LLMs, agentic systems and machine learning, assessing emerging tools and techniques and translating their potential for both technical and non-technical audiences. Planning & Delivery Management: Plan future initiatives and manage active projects through effective sprint planning, backlog prioritisation and ticket management using tools such as Jira. Executive Communication: Communicate effectively with the Executive Board and senior stakeholders, clearly articulating technical challenges, proposed solutions, delivery risks, project timelines and key milestones. Engineering Standards & Operational Excellence: Champion best practices across software engineering, testing, observability, security, model evaluation and responsible AI, ensuring AI services are reliable, scalable and maintainable in production. About You 4+ years' experience in AI Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, Data Science or a closely related role, with demonstrable experience delivering production systems. Strong proficiency in Python and Node.js/TypeScript, with experience developing both AI/ML models and backend services. Hands on experience developing applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), including prompt engineering, structured outputs, tool calling, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and evaluation techniques. Experience with modern LLM and agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph and Microsoft Foundry or equivalent technologies. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, code review, CI/CD, dependency and package management, and maintainable system design. Experience deploying and operating AI and machine learning services in production, including API-based architectures and cloud-hosted workloads. Practical experience with MLOps and AI lifecycle management, including data, model and environment versioning, automated deployment pipelines, monitoring and model retraining workflows. Experience leading complex technical projects from initial discovery and proof of concept through to production deployment and ongoing optimisation. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts, technical challenges and delivery considerations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mathematics or another relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience. About Us Subsidised Onsite Parking A great working environment with free fruit and juice bars Birthday off! Onsite Gym Free transport to and from Piccadilly Train station Free Barista bar serving teas and coffees Excellent career progression About Team 247 We're more than the UK's digital car finance platform. We're a Manchester tech business that's reshaping how people buy cars. Backed by smart tech, sharp minds, and a relentless focus on exceptional service, we're on a mission to make car finance simple, fast, and customer first. We've got big goals - and the roadmap to get there. Join us and be part of something exciting. Our values Passion, Ownership, Resilience and Togetherness define how we work and win. We look for people who bring energy and drive, take accountability, push through challenges, and back their teammates. If you care about doing a great job, stepping up when it matters, and succeeding as part of a team, you'll fit right in.
22/07/2026
Full time
About The Role Here at Car Finance 247, we are looking for an experienced AI Engineer to join our expanding Technology team and help build production AI services that improve how customers, colleagues and partners move through the car finance journey. As a AI Engineer, you will take a leading role in solving complex, high-impact challenges across the automotive finance industry. You will design, build and deploy production-grade AI solutions, including LLM-powered virtual agents, agentic AI systems and intelligent automation that improve the customer finance journey and support better operational outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Technology, you will help keep Car Finance 247 at the forefront of AI and emerging technology. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify where AI can deliver the greatest value, shape ideas into practical solutions, rapidly develop proof of concepts, and take successful initiatives through to secure, scalable and fully operational services. This is a hands on role with the opportunity to influence our AI strategy, establish engineering best practices and deliver intelligent products that create measurable value for both our customers and the business. You will work across customer-facing journeys and internal operational workflows, turning promising AI ideas into secure, observable and maintainable services. The role suits someone who enjoys hands on engineering, rapid experimentation and taking responsibility for the path from prototype to production. Key Responsibilities AI Solution Development: Design, build and deploy production-grade AI solutions using modern LLM and agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph and Microsoft Foundry, working closely with stakeholders to identify high-value use cases across the business. AI Platform & API Engineering: Lead the development of scalable APIs and services to host AI and machine learning capabilities, managing the integration, maintenance and continuous improvement of workloads across Azure. Cross-Functional Delivery: Collaborate closely with Data Analysts, Data Engineers, QA Engineers, Software Developers and other Technology teams to deliver complex projects efficiently, adapting technical approaches to wider platform, product and business needs. End-to-End Project Ownership: Take ownership of AI initiatives from initial discovery and concept through proof of concept, production deployment and ongoing optimisation, with a strong focus on solving core business problems and delivering measurable value. Continuous Innovation: Stay at the forefront of developments in generative AI, LLMs, agentic systems and machine learning, assessing emerging tools and techniques and translating their potential for both technical and non-technical audiences. Planning & Delivery Management: Plan future initiatives and manage active projects through effective sprint planning, backlog prioritisation and ticket management using tools such as Jira. Executive Communication: Communicate effectively with the Executive Board and senior stakeholders, clearly articulating technical challenges, proposed solutions, delivery risks, project timelines and key milestones. Engineering Standards & Operational Excellence: Champion best practices across software engineering, testing, observability, security, model evaluation and responsible AI, ensuring AI services are reliable, scalable and maintainable in production. About You 4+ years' experience in AI Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, Data Science or a closely related role, with demonstrable experience delivering production systems. Strong proficiency in Python and Node.js/TypeScript, with experience developing both AI/ML models and backend services. Hands on experience developing applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), including prompt engineering, structured outputs, tool calling, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and evaluation techniques. Experience with modern LLM and agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph and Microsoft Foundry or equivalent technologies. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, code review, CI/CD, dependency and package management, and maintainable system design. Experience deploying and operating AI and machine learning services in production, including API-based architectures and cloud-hosted workloads. Practical experience with MLOps and AI lifecycle management, including data, model and environment versioning, automated deployment pipelines, monitoring and model retraining workflows. Experience leading complex technical projects from initial discovery and proof of concept through to production deployment and ongoing optimisation. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts, technical challenges and delivery considerations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mathematics or another relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience. About Us Subsidised Onsite Parking A great working environment with free fruit and juice bars Birthday off! Onsite Gym Free transport to and from Piccadilly Train station Free Barista bar serving teas and coffees Excellent career progression About Team 247 We're more than the UK's digital car finance platform. We're a Manchester tech business that's reshaping how people buy cars. Backed by smart tech, sharp minds, and a relentless focus on exceptional service, we're on a mission to make car finance simple, fast, and customer first. We've got big goals - and the roadmap to get there. Join us and be part of something exciting. Our values Passion, Ownership, Resilience and Togetherness define how we work and win. We look for people who bring energy and drive, take accountability, push through challenges, and back their teammates. If you care about doing a great job, stepping up when it matters, and succeeding as part of a team, you'll fit right in.
QA Lead As QA Lead you will be responsible for shaping and driving the quality assurance strategy across the developing technology ecosystem, balancing the need for rapid progress and sustainable quality as the business and systems evolve. Working closely with Architecture & Engineering, Product and Business teams, you will establish best practices, build confidence in our quality and release processes and foster a "right first time" culture where quality is a shared responsibility. This is a hands on leadership role in a rapidly growing organisation. You'll define QA standards, establish testing practices through third party arrangements and embed automation from day one; you will also be a contributor to business interactions, partner leadership and strategy & report development. The environment is a combination buy, build and AI / agentic tools distributed across the workforce. Key Responsibilities Define and own the QA Strategy, processes and standards across the software development lifecycle. Develop and maintain a scalable testing framework that supports manual testing but which emphasises automated testing. Lead test planning, execution, defect management and release readiness activities across multiple product teams. Work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and ensure quality is embedded from the earliest stages of development. Drive test automation actively across all products and projects. Establish quality metrics, reporting and dashboards to product transparency regarding quality and progress. Continuously improve QA processes, tools and methodologies to support rapid and reliable software delivery. Deploy methods and tools suited to an agentic development environment across applications and data lakehouse. Ensure testing activities support security, performance, resilience and compliance relevant to a regulated business. Ensure testing of data lakehouse supports classification, rights access & rights to use, traceability, integrity, security and availability. Contribute to the continuous evolution of our engineering culture by promoting collaboration, ownership and continuous improvement. About You You are an experienced QA professional who combines strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, collaborative approach to driving up quality whilst ensuring progressive delivery. Comfortable operating in a small, dynamic, multi region, multi partner matrix organisation. You are self starting, open, striving for better, adaptable and motivated by continuous improvement. Skills and Experience Proven experience leading Quality Assurance within an agile software development environment. Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing strategies and SDLCs. Designing and implementing automated testing frameworks and tools. Hands on experience with API integration, functional, regression, end to end testing, and adept at supporting through User Acceptance. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing into deployment workflows. Experience testing modern data platforms built on a Lakehouse architecture, ensuring the quality, integrity and reliability of data across ingestion, transformation, storage and consumption layers. Familiarity with cloud based platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake. Familiarity with observability tools and techniques to proactively identify data quality issues and pipeline failures. Experience using test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps and similar. String understanding of risk based testing and quality governance. Ability to analyse complex systems and identify areas of potential quality risk. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain business issues to technical teams and technical issues to both technical and non technical audiences. Previous experience working within insurance, reinsurance industries is highly desirable as is experience of high growth scale up environments. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, orientation, or any other legally protected categories. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please email us at We're hiring people from all walks of life who are curious, collaborative and ambitious. We look forward to hearing from you! If you're curious, collaborative, and ambitious, you'll find the opportunity at WillisRe to shape something extraordinary.
22/07/2026
Full time
QA Lead As QA Lead you will be responsible for shaping and driving the quality assurance strategy across the developing technology ecosystem, balancing the need for rapid progress and sustainable quality as the business and systems evolve. Working closely with Architecture & Engineering, Product and Business teams, you will establish best practices, build confidence in our quality and release processes and foster a "right first time" culture where quality is a shared responsibility. This is a hands on leadership role in a rapidly growing organisation. You'll define QA standards, establish testing practices through third party arrangements and embed automation from day one; you will also be a contributor to business interactions, partner leadership and strategy & report development. The environment is a combination buy, build and AI / agentic tools distributed across the workforce. Key Responsibilities Define and own the QA Strategy, processes and standards across the software development lifecycle. Develop and maintain a scalable testing framework that supports manual testing but which emphasises automated testing. Lead test planning, execution, defect management and release readiness activities across multiple product teams. Work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and ensure quality is embedded from the earliest stages of development. Drive test automation actively across all products and projects. Establish quality metrics, reporting and dashboards to product transparency regarding quality and progress. Continuously improve QA processes, tools and methodologies to support rapid and reliable software delivery. Deploy methods and tools suited to an agentic development environment across applications and data lakehouse. Ensure testing activities support security, performance, resilience and compliance relevant to a regulated business. Ensure testing of data lakehouse supports classification, rights access & rights to use, traceability, integrity, security and availability. Contribute to the continuous evolution of our engineering culture by promoting collaboration, ownership and continuous improvement. About You You are an experienced QA professional who combines strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, collaborative approach to driving up quality whilst ensuring progressive delivery. Comfortable operating in a small, dynamic, multi region, multi partner matrix organisation. You are self starting, open, striving for better, adaptable and motivated by continuous improvement. Skills and Experience Proven experience leading Quality Assurance within an agile software development environment. Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing strategies and SDLCs. Designing and implementing automated testing frameworks and tools. Hands on experience with API integration, functional, regression, end to end testing, and adept at supporting through User Acceptance. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing into deployment workflows. Experience testing modern data platforms built on a Lakehouse architecture, ensuring the quality, integrity and reliability of data across ingestion, transformation, storage and consumption layers. Familiarity with cloud based platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake. Familiarity with observability tools and techniques to proactively identify data quality issues and pipeline failures. Experience using test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps and similar. String understanding of risk based testing and quality governance. Ability to analyse complex systems and identify areas of potential quality risk. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain business issues to technical teams and technical issues to both technical and non technical audiences. Previous experience working within insurance, reinsurance industries is highly desirable as is experience of high growth scale up environments. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, orientation, or any other legally protected categories. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please email us at We're hiring people from all walks of life who are curious, collaborative and ambitious. We look forward to hearing from you! If you're curious, collaborative, and ambitious, you'll find the opportunity at WillisRe to shape something extraordinary.
Warwick Clinical Trials Unit (Warwick CTU) is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Software Engineer to lead the QA strategy across its programming team for clinical trial systems. You will design and execute manual and automated testing, own QA infrastructure and support CI/CD practices, and work in an agile environment to ensure high-quality releases. Collaboration with developers, trial teams and analysts will be essential.
21/07/2026
Full time
Warwick Clinical Trials Unit (Warwick CTU) is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Software Engineer to lead the QA strategy across its programming team for clinical trial systems. You will design and execute manual and automated testing, own QA infrastructure and support CI/CD practices, and work in an agile environment to ensure high-quality releases. Collaboration with developers, trial teams and analysts will be essential.
Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)
Birmingham, Staffordshire
The Digital Engineering team, part of our Integrate pillar, are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). We are looking for a highly talented Automated Tester who is in search of every bug, defect and glitch in the matrix! You can perform functional and non functional testing on web and mobile applications in your sleep. You'll need to be confident in writing, programming, and running automated tests and regression suites; having gained demonstrable experience in Selenium WebDriver for automation and Automated API testing using RestAssured. Our Agile process is mature, and everyone can contribute when planning. We plan and estimate using Planning poker and the Fibonacci scale, ensuring that everyone in our team has a voice. Collaboration is key and we genuinely value everyone's individual skillset and opinion. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting edge, enterprise grade web based solutions, where you will be part of a brilliant cross functional team consisting of Developers, Business Analysts & Scrum Masters. Personality is key and you need to fit the role as well as the team in equal measure. Storyteq prides itself on its culture and every new individual will need to be hard working, enthusiastic and willing to help. Ideally, we are looking for midlands based individuals who are happy to work on a hybrid model with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, HOWEVER we are also open to hiring remote workers in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel to the midlands from time to time. Responsibilities Creating, developing and improving the automation suites for projects Develop our automation tests within our test frameworks using Java as our core development language with selenium Web driver Working alongside Development teams and other stakeholders to resolve issues Writing and running test scripts and regression suits and accurately recording issues raised Essential Skills You're curious, ambitious, and hardworking and thrive in a fast moving digital environment You already have experience in QA testing web based applications, cross browser functional testing, strong familiarity with bug tracking and reporting applications, plus experience of writing test cases Needless to say, you will come armed with experience of Selenium WebDriver with the Java programming language HTML, CSS and JavaScript and a Working knowledge of BDD (Behaviour Driven Development). Work's a treat! On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays- we understand the importance of you getting some down time. Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing. Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun! Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments. Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home. So many savings- through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out. Employee Assistance Programme- our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy. Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work. Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back and having lots of fun in the process! Referral scheme- know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in. Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life. We Value Diversity We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together. ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together. What next? If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
21/07/2026
Full time
The Digital Engineering team, part of our Integrate pillar, are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). We are looking for a highly talented Automated Tester who is in search of every bug, defect and glitch in the matrix! You can perform functional and non functional testing on web and mobile applications in your sleep. You'll need to be confident in writing, programming, and running automated tests and regression suites; having gained demonstrable experience in Selenium WebDriver for automation and Automated API testing using RestAssured. Our Agile process is mature, and everyone can contribute when planning. We plan and estimate using Planning poker and the Fibonacci scale, ensuring that everyone in our team has a voice. Collaboration is key and we genuinely value everyone's individual skillset and opinion. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting edge, enterprise grade web based solutions, where you will be part of a brilliant cross functional team consisting of Developers, Business Analysts & Scrum Masters. Personality is key and you need to fit the role as well as the team in equal measure. Storyteq prides itself on its culture and every new individual will need to be hard working, enthusiastic and willing to help. Ideally, we are looking for midlands based individuals who are happy to work on a hybrid model with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, HOWEVER we are also open to hiring remote workers in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel to the midlands from time to time. Responsibilities Creating, developing and improving the automation suites for projects Develop our automation tests within our test frameworks using Java as our core development language with selenium Web driver Working alongside Development teams and other stakeholders to resolve issues Writing and running test scripts and regression suits and accurately recording issues raised Essential Skills You're curious, ambitious, and hardworking and thrive in a fast moving digital environment You already have experience in QA testing web based applications, cross browser functional testing, strong familiarity with bug tracking and reporting applications, plus experience of writing test cases Needless to say, you will come armed with experience of Selenium WebDriver with the Java programming language HTML, CSS and JavaScript and a Working knowledge of BDD (Behaviour Driven Development). Work's a treat! On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays- we understand the importance of you getting some down time. Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing. Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun! Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments. Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home. So many savings- through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out. Employee Assistance Programme- our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy. Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work. Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back and having lots of fun in the process! Referral scheme- know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in. Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life. We Value Diversity We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together. ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together. What next? If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
Join Bettys & Taylors Group as an IT Test Analyst in Harrogate. This 12-month fixed term role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of IT solutions. You will lead test automation and collaborate closely with developers to deliver high-quality outcomes. The position offers hybrid working with a supportive and inclusive environment, alongside generous benefits including a discretionary profit-share bonus and flexible family-friendly options.
21/07/2026
Full time
Join Bettys & Taylors Group as an IT Test Analyst in Harrogate. This 12-month fixed term role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of IT solutions. You will lead test automation and collaborate closely with developers to deliver high-quality outcomes. The position offers hybrid working with a supportive and inclusive environment, alongside generous benefits including a discretionary profit-share bonus and flexible family-friendly options.
Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)
Birmingham, Staffordshire
Java is your bag and you're a real perfectionist. You'll have a background in hands on software delivery, will be passionate about everything Java and driven by the world of tech. Operating right at the heart of our Backend development function, you'll work on some of our most exciting business critical and complex software applications. We have a number of exciting opportunities available across our development teams here at Storyteq and have plenty going on. If you haven't heard of us already, you will have sooner or later! We are a visionary SaaS marketing company who pride ourselves on our ability to stay ahead of the game when it comes to both the tech and creative landscape. What you'll be doing Working with our bar raising development team comprised of like minded professionals who find solutions to complex problems Develop complex Java code, working with both monolithic and microservices architecture Be responsible for estimating development effort on projects Help define and execute the development strategy Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld Work alongside Business Analysts, Project Managers and QAs in an Agile Scrum environment Utilising TDD and working on Java projects built with Spring MVC/Boot, Thymeleaf, RESTful, MongoDB, MySQL, Junit and others Produce well documented, clean code Provide recommendations on development approaches to address critical business requirements Requirements You'll be coding on a daily basis, naturally Demonstrable Java Development experience, across both monolithic and microservices architecture Proven ability to deliver multiple projects Knowledge of Test Driven Development Strong knowledge of software development practices, processes, and theories, especially around Agile Development Principles Knowledge of at least one MVC Web development framework (preferably Spring MVC) GIT Work's a treat! On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays - we understand the importance of you getting some down time. Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing. Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun! Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments. Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home. So many savings - through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out. Employee Assistance Programme - our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy. Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work. Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back and having lots of fun in the process! Referral scheme - know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in. Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life. We Value Diversity We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together. ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together. What next? If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
21/07/2026
Full time
Java is your bag and you're a real perfectionist. You'll have a background in hands on software delivery, will be passionate about everything Java and driven by the world of tech. Operating right at the heart of our Backend development function, you'll work on some of our most exciting business critical and complex software applications. We have a number of exciting opportunities available across our development teams here at Storyteq and have plenty going on. If you haven't heard of us already, you will have sooner or later! We are a visionary SaaS marketing company who pride ourselves on our ability to stay ahead of the game when it comes to both the tech and creative landscape. What you'll be doing Working with our bar raising development team comprised of like minded professionals who find solutions to complex problems Develop complex Java code, working with both monolithic and microservices architecture Be responsible for estimating development effort on projects Help define and execute the development strategy Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld Work alongside Business Analysts, Project Managers and QAs in an Agile Scrum environment Utilising TDD and working on Java projects built with Spring MVC/Boot, Thymeleaf, RESTful, MongoDB, MySQL, Junit and others Produce well documented, clean code Provide recommendations on development approaches to address critical business requirements Requirements You'll be coding on a daily basis, naturally Demonstrable Java Development experience, across both monolithic and microservices architecture Proven ability to deliver multiple projects Knowledge of Test Driven Development Strong knowledge of software development practices, processes, and theories, especially around Agile Development Principles Knowledge of at least one MVC Web development framework (preferably Spring MVC) GIT Work's a treat! On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays - we understand the importance of you getting some down time. Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing. Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun! Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments. Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home. So many savings - through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out. Employee Assistance Programme - our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy. Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work. Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back and having lots of fun in the process! Referral scheme - know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in. Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life. We Value Diversity We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together. ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together. What next? If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
Join us as an IT Test Analyst at Bettys and Taylors Group - Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. We're looking for an experienced IT Test Analyst to join our Group IT function on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by helping ensure the quality, reliability, and success of our IT solutions across key projects and continuous improvement initiatives. The Role As an IT Test Analyst, you will be responsible for test analysis, planning, execution, and reporting, with a strong focus on test automation and continuous improvement. Working closely with Developers, Test Leads, and business stakeholders, you will help ensure that solutions are thoroughly tested, fit for purpose, and delivered to a high standard. The role will offer hybrid working based at our Pagoda House office in Harrogate (HG2 7DL). Please note that this role requires a regular on site presence so fully remote applicants will not be considered. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the adoption of test automation within projects and change initiatives Plan, design, and execute manual and automated testing across multiple systems Collaborate with developers and project teams throughout the software development lifecycle Create and maintain test plans, scripts, and regression test suites Execute testing activities, track progress, and report outcomes clearly Identify, log, and manage defects, working with teams to resolve issues Support SMEs and stakeholders with testing best practice and guidance Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and standards Produce high quality test documentation and test exit reports Work with internal teams and third parties to ensure comprehensive test coverage What You Bring Significant experience in software testing and QA practices ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) certification as a minimum Proven experience with test automation frameworks and tools Experience in UI and API test automation Familiarity with low code automation tools (e.g. Virtuoso, Leapwork, TestComplete) Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle Experience working on technical projects and change programmes Ability to create and maintain test scripts and documentation Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non technical teams Experience with tools such as Jira, DevOps, and test management platforms Knowledge of ERP systems (IFS Cloud desirable but not essential) What we offer you A discretionary profit share bonus scheme paid quarterly (11.9% average over the last three years). A generous, flexible and inclusive range of family friendly benefits to support you through every stage of life. These include enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave arrangements, flexible working options, paid time off for caring responsibilities, and emergency family leave. Freshly cooked hot meals while at work, along with free drinks and snacks. Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products. A range of health benefits, including a health cash plan, health assessments, flu jabs and more. Wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (free and independent service offering free counselling and health and wellbeing resources). The option to buy and sell additional holidays (subject to conditions). The closing date for this vacancy is 12th July 2026.
21/07/2026
Full time
Join us as an IT Test Analyst at Bettys and Taylors Group - Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. We're looking for an experienced IT Test Analyst to join our Group IT function on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by helping ensure the quality, reliability, and success of our IT solutions across key projects and continuous improvement initiatives. The Role As an IT Test Analyst, you will be responsible for test analysis, planning, execution, and reporting, with a strong focus on test automation and continuous improvement. Working closely with Developers, Test Leads, and business stakeholders, you will help ensure that solutions are thoroughly tested, fit for purpose, and delivered to a high standard. The role will offer hybrid working based at our Pagoda House office in Harrogate (HG2 7DL). Please note that this role requires a regular on site presence so fully remote applicants will not be considered. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the adoption of test automation within projects and change initiatives Plan, design, and execute manual and automated testing across multiple systems Collaborate with developers and project teams throughout the software development lifecycle Create and maintain test plans, scripts, and regression test suites Execute testing activities, track progress, and report outcomes clearly Identify, log, and manage defects, working with teams to resolve issues Support SMEs and stakeholders with testing best practice and guidance Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and standards Produce high quality test documentation and test exit reports Work with internal teams and third parties to ensure comprehensive test coverage What You Bring Significant experience in software testing and QA practices ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) certification as a minimum Proven experience with test automation frameworks and tools Experience in UI and API test automation Familiarity with low code automation tools (e.g. Virtuoso, Leapwork, TestComplete) Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle Experience working on technical projects and change programmes Ability to create and maintain test scripts and documentation Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non technical teams Experience with tools such as Jira, DevOps, and test management platforms Knowledge of ERP systems (IFS Cloud desirable but not essential) What we offer you A discretionary profit share bonus scheme paid quarterly (11.9% average over the last three years). A generous, flexible and inclusive range of family friendly benefits to support you through every stage of life. These include enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave arrangements, flexible working options, paid time off for caring responsibilities, and emergency family leave. Freshly cooked hot meals while at work, along with free drinks and snacks. Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products. A range of health benefits, including a health cash plan, health assessments, flu jabs and more. Wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (free and independent service offering free counselling and health and wellbeing resources). The option to buy and sell additional holidays (subject to conditions). The closing date for this vacancy is 12th July 2026.
Who We Are We are DAC-a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless, forward-thinking strategies. Powered by AI, data, and creative ingenuity, we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpoint-from global audiences to individual store locations.The successful candidate will support tracking and tagging initiatives, validate data quality, and develop reporting that combines website, media, and first-party data sources. This individual will also use AI-enabled tools to accelerate reporting, create data visualizations, and support high-level analysis of business questions.This role works closely with web developers, data engineers, lead analysts, data scientists, and account teams to support analytics implementation, reporting, and performance analysis. Key Objectives of the Role Support web analytics strategy, measurement planning, and implementation across websites and campaigns Translate business and stakeholder needs into tracking requirements, tagging plans, and reporting outputs Ensure data is collected accurately through proper tagging, implementation QA, and ongoing validation Build and maintain reporting and visualizations across website, media, and first-party data sources Use AI-enabled tools to improve reporting workflows, streamline analysis, and surface insights more efficiently Investigate trends and performance changes across digital touchpoints and provide actionable recommendations Collaborate with technical, media partners and analytics teams to maintain data integrity and improve reporting foundations Position Accountabilities Lead and support Web Analytics engagements in partnership with account service, analytics, and technical teams Own the web analytics lifecycle across assigned projects, including measurement design, implementation support, QA, reporting, analysis, and recommendations Gather business requirements and translate them into tracking frameworks, measurement plans, and data collection specifications Support tagging and implementation activities for websites and campaigns, including variables, events, conversions, and other measurement requirements Partner with developers and technical teams during implementation to ensure analytics requirements are correctly deployed Perform implementation QA and troubleshooting to validate tagging, data capture, and reporting accuracy Monitor data quality and identify issues related to tracking, tagging, discrepancies, or broken measurement logic Develop recurring and ad hoc reporting that integrates website, media, and first-party data into clear and actionable views of performance Build dashboards, visualizations, and presentations that communicate performance trends, issues, and opportunities to stakeholders Analyze digital performance across websites and campaigns, identifying underperforming areas and opportunities to improve conversion, engagement, and efficiency Investigate business questions by connecting behavioral, campaign, and customer data to identify likely drivers of performance changes Work with Data Engineers to understand data architecture, source systems, data flows, and structures that support reporting and analysis Collaborate with Lead Analysts and Data Scientists on more advanced analysis, data interpretation, and insight development Participate in client and internal presentations, helping explain findings, technical considerations, and strategic recommendations Contribute to the growth and evolution of the agency's analytics, implementation, and reporting capabilities Preferred Requirements Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience 2-4 years of experience in web analytics, digital analytics, or marketing analytics Experience with web analytics implementation, including tracking design, tagging requirements, QA, and troubleshooting Familiarity with tag management systems and analytics platforms such as Google Tag Manager, Adobe Launch, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, or similar tools Strong understanding of digital measurement frameworks, events, conversions, campaign tracking, and website performance metrics Working knowledge of digital media channels, including paid search, paid social, and SEO, with an understanding of how campaigns are optimized and how media performance influences website behavior, traffic quality, and conversion Experience building reports and dashboards using website, media, and first-party data Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio, or similar platforms Understanding of data architecture, data structures, and how raw source data translates into reporting outputs Experience using AI-enabled tools to support reporting, visualization, analysis, or workflow efficiency Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills Ability to communicate technical concepts and data insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Comfortable working cross-functionally with developers, data engineers, analysts, and data scientists Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and problem-solving ability What you will get Professional Growth: Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge tools in the performance marketing industry. Collaborative Culture: Be part of a global organization that values curiosity, transparency, and innovation. Competitive Benefits: + Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits. + Generous PTO, wellness initiatives and parental leave. + Opportunities for continued learning and professional development. + A supportive, collaborative, and casual work environment. How We Work This role requires three days in-office. Remote work is not available for this position.This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. DAC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, state, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to Web Analyst supports the strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of digital measurement solutions across websites and marketing programs. This role blends web analytics implementation with cross-channel reporting and analysis , helping ensure that data is collected accurately, structured appropriately, and translated into clear business insights.
21/07/2026
Full time
Who We Are We are DAC-a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless, forward-thinking strategies. Powered by AI, data, and creative ingenuity, we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpoint-from global audiences to individual store locations.The successful candidate will support tracking and tagging initiatives, validate data quality, and develop reporting that combines website, media, and first-party data sources. This individual will also use AI-enabled tools to accelerate reporting, create data visualizations, and support high-level analysis of business questions.This role works closely with web developers, data engineers, lead analysts, data scientists, and account teams to support analytics implementation, reporting, and performance analysis. Key Objectives of the Role Support web analytics strategy, measurement planning, and implementation across websites and campaigns Translate business and stakeholder needs into tracking requirements, tagging plans, and reporting outputs Ensure data is collected accurately through proper tagging, implementation QA, and ongoing validation Build and maintain reporting and visualizations across website, media, and first-party data sources Use AI-enabled tools to improve reporting workflows, streamline analysis, and surface insights more efficiently Investigate trends and performance changes across digital touchpoints and provide actionable recommendations Collaborate with technical, media partners and analytics teams to maintain data integrity and improve reporting foundations Position Accountabilities Lead and support Web Analytics engagements in partnership with account service, analytics, and technical teams Own the web analytics lifecycle across assigned projects, including measurement design, implementation support, QA, reporting, analysis, and recommendations Gather business requirements and translate them into tracking frameworks, measurement plans, and data collection specifications Support tagging and implementation activities for websites and campaigns, including variables, events, conversions, and other measurement requirements Partner with developers and technical teams during implementation to ensure analytics requirements are correctly deployed Perform implementation QA and troubleshooting to validate tagging, data capture, and reporting accuracy Monitor data quality and identify issues related to tracking, tagging, discrepancies, or broken measurement logic Develop recurring and ad hoc reporting that integrates website, media, and first-party data into clear and actionable views of performance Build dashboards, visualizations, and presentations that communicate performance trends, issues, and opportunities to stakeholders Analyze digital performance across websites and campaigns, identifying underperforming areas and opportunities to improve conversion, engagement, and efficiency Investigate business questions by connecting behavioral, campaign, and customer data to identify likely drivers of performance changes Work with Data Engineers to understand data architecture, source systems, data flows, and structures that support reporting and analysis Collaborate with Lead Analysts and Data Scientists on more advanced analysis, data interpretation, and insight development Participate in client and internal presentations, helping explain findings, technical considerations, and strategic recommendations Contribute to the growth and evolution of the agency's analytics, implementation, and reporting capabilities Preferred Requirements Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience 2-4 years of experience in web analytics, digital analytics, or marketing analytics Experience with web analytics implementation, including tracking design, tagging requirements, QA, and troubleshooting Familiarity with tag management systems and analytics platforms such as Google Tag Manager, Adobe Launch, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, or similar tools Strong understanding of digital measurement frameworks, events, conversions, campaign tracking, and website performance metrics Working knowledge of digital media channels, including paid search, paid social, and SEO, with an understanding of how campaigns are optimized and how media performance influences website behavior, traffic quality, and conversion Experience building reports and dashboards using website, media, and first-party data Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio, or similar platforms Understanding of data architecture, data structures, and how raw source data translates into reporting outputs Experience using AI-enabled tools to support reporting, visualization, analysis, or workflow efficiency Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills Ability to communicate technical concepts and data insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Comfortable working cross-functionally with developers, data engineers, analysts, and data scientists Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and problem-solving ability What you will get Professional Growth: Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge tools in the performance marketing industry. Collaborative Culture: Be part of a global organization that values curiosity, transparency, and innovation. Competitive Benefits: + Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits. + Generous PTO, wellness initiatives and parental leave. + Opportunities for continued learning and professional development. + A supportive, collaborative, and casual work environment. How We Work This role requires three days in-office. Remote work is not available for this position.This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. DAC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, state, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to Web Analyst supports the strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of digital measurement solutions across websites and marketing programs. This role blends web analytics implementation with cross-channel reporting and analysis , helping ensure that data is collected accurately, structured appropriately, and translated into clear business insights.
About UBDS UBDS Group empowers organizations to achieve remarkable digital transformations through innovative technology solutions. We work with clients across the public and private sector to design and build products, platforms and services that genuinely make a difference to users. We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer who combines deep technical capability with a strong consulting mindset. Someone who enjoys ambiguity, cares about users, and can turn messy business problems into robust, production-grade data solutions. The Role As a Senior Data Engineer at UBDS, you'll work closely with clients, designers, analysts and engineers to shape and deliver modern data solutions end to end. You'll be trusted to lead technical thinking, make pragmatic design decisions, and support teams in delivering high quality outcomes that stand up in the real world. This is a hands on role with influence: you'll be building, guiding others, and helping clients understand what good looks like. What You'll Do Turn ambiguous business problems into clear data, analytical and technical solutions. Design, build and operate production grade data pipelines, models and products using SQL, Python and modern data engineering frameworks. Architect and work across data warehouses, lakehouse and event driven patterns, including strong semantic models for analytics and visualisation. Deliver solutions on cloud data and AI platforms (AWS/Azure), applying solid software engineering, testing and CI/CD practices. Embed analytics, experimentation, AI/ML integration, governance, security and data quality best practices by default. Create clear data visualisations, narratives and consultant grade materials that help clients understand and act on insight. Work closely with users and stakeholders in Agile, client driven environments, learning from live services and real world feedback. Apply strong critical thinking, attention to detail and relevant industry and government standards to deliver solutions that are easy to hand over, maintain and evolve. What We're Looking For Core Data & Technical Skills Ability to translate ambiguous business problems into clear data, analytical and technical requirements. Strong SQL and Python skills for data modelling, transformation, automation and analysis. Experience designing data models and architectures across data warehouses, lakehouse and event driven patterns, or strong semantic modelling in Power BI or other visualisation tools. Hands on experience with modern data engineering frameworks such as Spark / PySpark, Pandas and orchestration tools. Experience working with cloud data and AI platforms on AWS or Azure (e.g. Databricks, Redshift, Bedrock, Microsoft Fabric). Solid software engineering fundamentals, including Git, testing and QA, CI/CD pipelines and modular, maintainable design. Strong analytics and statistical reasoning, including metric design, experimentation and interpretation of results. Practical AI/ML literacy, including integrating model APIs, evaluation approaches and prompt orchestration. Experience applying data governance, security and quality best practices, such as access control, data catalogues, lineage and GDPR awareness. Ability to communicate insight through data visualisation and storytelling using tools like Power BI, Tableau or Python based charts. Consulting & Delivery Mindset A user centred approach: curiosity about who will use the solution, why it matters, and the impact it will have. Confidence communicating clearly and working effectively in ambiguous, client driven environments. Ability to produce high quality, consultant grade slides and written materials. Strong critical thinking, with a clear and logical approach to defining and delivering data solutions. Proven experience delivering production grade solutions to real users, supporting live services and learning from real world feedback. High attention to detail, including readable code, consistent naming conventions and clear technical and user documentation. A product driven mindset, with experience delivering features and outcomes iteratively in Agile teams. Familiarity with relevant industry and government standards, and a habit of seeking out appropriate standards at the start of delivery rather than reinventing solutions. Employee Benefits Training - All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more. Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality. Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance. Holiday - You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays. Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice. Contributed Pension Scheme. Death in service cover. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
21/07/2026
Full time
About UBDS UBDS Group empowers organizations to achieve remarkable digital transformations through innovative technology solutions. We work with clients across the public and private sector to design and build products, platforms and services that genuinely make a difference to users. We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer who combines deep technical capability with a strong consulting mindset. Someone who enjoys ambiguity, cares about users, and can turn messy business problems into robust, production-grade data solutions. The Role As a Senior Data Engineer at UBDS, you'll work closely with clients, designers, analysts and engineers to shape and deliver modern data solutions end to end. You'll be trusted to lead technical thinking, make pragmatic design decisions, and support teams in delivering high quality outcomes that stand up in the real world. This is a hands on role with influence: you'll be building, guiding others, and helping clients understand what good looks like. What You'll Do Turn ambiguous business problems into clear data, analytical and technical solutions. Design, build and operate production grade data pipelines, models and products using SQL, Python and modern data engineering frameworks. Architect and work across data warehouses, lakehouse and event driven patterns, including strong semantic models for analytics and visualisation. Deliver solutions on cloud data and AI platforms (AWS/Azure), applying solid software engineering, testing and CI/CD practices. Embed analytics, experimentation, AI/ML integration, governance, security and data quality best practices by default. Create clear data visualisations, narratives and consultant grade materials that help clients understand and act on insight. Work closely with users and stakeholders in Agile, client driven environments, learning from live services and real world feedback. Apply strong critical thinking, attention to detail and relevant industry and government standards to deliver solutions that are easy to hand over, maintain and evolve. What We're Looking For Core Data & Technical Skills Ability to translate ambiguous business problems into clear data, analytical and technical requirements. Strong SQL and Python skills for data modelling, transformation, automation and analysis. Experience designing data models and architectures across data warehouses, lakehouse and event driven patterns, or strong semantic modelling in Power BI or other visualisation tools. Hands on experience with modern data engineering frameworks such as Spark / PySpark, Pandas and orchestration tools. Experience working with cloud data and AI platforms on AWS or Azure (e.g. Databricks, Redshift, Bedrock, Microsoft Fabric). Solid software engineering fundamentals, including Git, testing and QA, CI/CD pipelines and modular, maintainable design. Strong analytics and statistical reasoning, including metric design, experimentation and interpretation of results. Practical AI/ML literacy, including integrating model APIs, evaluation approaches and prompt orchestration. Experience applying data governance, security and quality best practices, such as access control, data catalogues, lineage and GDPR awareness. Ability to communicate insight through data visualisation and storytelling using tools like Power BI, Tableau or Python based charts. Consulting & Delivery Mindset A user centred approach: curiosity about who will use the solution, why it matters, and the impact it will have. Confidence communicating clearly and working effectively in ambiguous, client driven environments. Ability to produce high quality, consultant grade slides and written materials. Strong critical thinking, with a clear and logical approach to defining and delivering data solutions. Proven experience delivering production grade solutions to real users, supporting live services and learning from real world feedback. High attention to detail, including readable code, consistent naming conventions and clear technical and user documentation. A product driven mindset, with experience delivering features and outcomes iteratively in Agile teams. Familiarity with relevant industry and government standards, and a habit of seeking out appropriate standards at the start of delivery rather than reinventing solutions. Employee Benefits Training - All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more. Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality. Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance. Holiday - You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays. Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice. Contributed Pension Scheme. Death in service cover. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Location: Warminster, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Role Type: Hybrid. About us At OMNIA Training, we've brought together some of the UK's most innovative defence training organisations under one powerful mission: to transform the British Army's training system and create the best-trained Army in the world. OMNIA are redefining the British Army's collective training. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK. We are backed by British innovation and powered by world-class experts, like you. OMNIA is at the heart of the UK's bold Land Industrial Strategy. The role You'll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through OMNIA Training and functionally to the Data Lead. Ultimately, you'll work for the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military collective training. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with engineering, simulation, customer, third party and training teams to ensure seamless data management and integration across military training environments. Ensure the security and compliance of data environments through the implementation of appropriate security controls and governance frameworks. Author, review and contribute to technical documentation. Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams-including QA, development, operations, and business SMEs. Assist in the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance data platforms and pipelines. Define and enforce data engineering standards, best practices, and governance frameworks including data lifecycle design, implementation and management. Implement the design and optimisation of data storage, processing, and retrieval strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data scientists, analysts, software engineers) to align data solutions with business needs. Drive adoption of modern data technologies (e.g., cloud-native platforms, streaming, orchestration tools). Contribute to data quality, security, compliance, and lineage practices across the organisation. Provide technical input and guidance to data engineering team members. Evaluate, select, and integrate new tools, frameworks, and platforms for the data ecosystem. Act as a subject matter expert in data strategy, influencing design decisions. Any other duties required to meet the needs of the programme. Who we are looking for We're after individuals who want to serve. You'll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to 'get things done'. You'll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army. You won't let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you'll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team, you'll understand what it means to put the mission first. The OMNIA Data Engineer will provide hands on technical oversight and management across the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) data solutions. These will be prominently MODCloud hosted utilising Cloud Services from AWS, Azure, OCP where appropriate. Reporting to the Data Architect, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective design, assurance, transformation, and delivery of data across ACTS services and capabilities. This includes supporting the integration and operational use of data from legacy systems through API driven solutions. This role requires a systems thinking mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to work across engineering teams in a complex and evolving environment. Given the programme's focus on modelling and simulation, familiarity with relevant standards and technologies is highly desirable. Essential Skills and Experience Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and cloud native data services. Extensive experience designing and building large scale data pipelines and platforms. Strong expertise in SQL, data modelling, and database optimisation (relational, vector and NoSQL). Proficiency in distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Flink, Hadoop). Deep knowledge of cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and associated services. Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala for data engineering. Hands on experience with data orchestration and workflow management tools (e.g., Airflow, Dagster, Prefect). Proven track record with data governance, quality, lineage, and security practices. Experience with real time/streaming data technologies, data ingestion/ETL (e.g., Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Kinesis, Pub/Sub). Strong proficiency in relational and non relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra). Deep knowledge of data transformation and ETL pipelines and APIs. Desirable Skills and Experience Degree in Data Engineering or equivalent professional accreditation such as CEng. Experience with graph databases and advanced query languages (e.g., Neo4j, Gremlin). Knowledge of machine learning data pipelines and MLOps practices. Familiarity with data virtualisation and data mesh concepts. Hands on experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift and Ceph). Exposure to infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience with BI/visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Elastic Stack). Knowledge of compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) and their impact on data systems. Strong background in performance tuning for high throughput, low latency data systems. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Data Engineer, IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate or similar. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
20/07/2026
Full time
Location: Warminster, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Role Type: Hybrid. About us At OMNIA Training, we've brought together some of the UK's most innovative defence training organisations under one powerful mission: to transform the British Army's training system and create the best-trained Army in the world. OMNIA are redefining the British Army's collective training. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK. We are backed by British innovation and powered by world-class experts, like you. OMNIA is at the heart of the UK's bold Land Industrial Strategy. The role You'll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through OMNIA Training and functionally to the Data Lead. Ultimately, you'll work for the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military collective training. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with engineering, simulation, customer, third party and training teams to ensure seamless data management and integration across military training environments. Ensure the security and compliance of data environments through the implementation of appropriate security controls and governance frameworks. Author, review and contribute to technical documentation. Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams-including QA, development, operations, and business SMEs. Assist in the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance data platforms and pipelines. Define and enforce data engineering standards, best practices, and governance frameworks including data lifecycle design, implementation and management. Implement the design and optimisation of data storage, processing, and retrieval strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data scientists, analysts, software engineers) to align data solutions with business needs. Drive adoption of modern data technologies (e.g., cloud-native platforms, streaming, orchestration tools). Contribute to data quality, security, compliance, and lineage practices across the organisation. Provide technical input and guidance to data engineering team members. Evaluate, select, and integrate new tools, frameworks, and platforms for the data ecosystem. Act as a subject matter expert in data strategy, influencing design decisions. Any other duties required to meet the needs of the programme. Who we are looking for We're after individuals who want to serve. You'll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to 'get things done'. You'll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army. You won't let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you'll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team, you'll understand what it means to put the mission first. The OMNIA Data Engineer will provide hands on technical oversight and management across the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) data solutions. These will be prominently MODCloud hosted utilising Cloud Services from AWS, Azure, OCP where appropriate. Reporting to the Data Architect, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective design, assurance, transformation, and delivery of data across ACTS services and capabilities. This includes supporting the integration and operational use of data from legacy systems through API driven solutions. This role requires a systems thinking mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to work across engineering teams in a complex and evolving environment. Given the programme's focus on modelling and simulation, familiarity with relevant standards and technologies is highly desirable. Essential Skills and Experience Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and cloud native data services. Extensive experience designing and building large scale data pipelines and platforms. Strong expertise in SQL, data modelling, and database optimisation (relational, vector and NoSQL). Proficiency in distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Flink, Hadoop). Deep knowledge of cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and associated services. Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala for data engineering. Hands on experience with data orchestration and workflow management tools (e.g., Airflow, Dagster, Prefect). Proven track record with data governance, quality, lineage, and security practices. Experience with real time/streaming data technologies, data ingestion/ETL (e.g., Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Kinesis, Pub/Sub). Strong proficiency in relational and non relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra). Deep knowledge of data transformation and ETL pipelines and APIs. Desirable Skills and Experience Degree in Data Engineering or equivalent professional accreditation such as CEng. Experience with graph databases and advanced query languages (e.g., Neo4j, Gremlin). Knowledge of machine learning data pipelines and MLOps practices. Familiarity with data virtualisation and data mesh concepts. Hands on experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift and Ceph). Exposure to infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience with BI/visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Elastic Stack). Knowledge of compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) and their impact on data systems. Strong background in performance tuning for high throughput, low latency data systems. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Data Engineer, IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate or similar. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This role is a hands on contract testing engagement, focused on delivering high quality assurance across IT systems and processes. It is outcome driven, supporting the stability of business critical platforms, regulatory compliance, and a positive end user experience. The contractor will work embedded within Agile delivery teams to provide timely, pragmatic testing that enables confident release decisions. Responsibilities Produce and execute test plans aligned to delivery milestones and business outcomes Design, review, and maintain test scripts to support functional, integration, regression and end to end testing Execute testing cycles efficiently, logging, tracking and re testing defects to resolution Provide clear, concise test status reporting, risks and quality insights to delivery teams and stakeholders Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), acting as a representative end user to validate real world scenarios and support go live decisions Collaborate closely with Developers, Business Analysts and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and assess impact Contribute to Agile delivery ceremonies, working within Scrum and Kanban frameworks Skills and Experience Outcome focused and delivery oriented mindset Strong collaborator with the ability to build effective working relationships quickly Comfortable operating in changing environments and adapting to shifting priorities Confident in providing independent, objective quality assessments to support decision making Excellent relationship building and communication skills with the ability to engage people from diverse cultures and different levels Able to work on own initiative whilst understanding the journey Able to adapt and respond to changing corporate objectives as opportunities open up Ability to articulate testing and quality issues in a clear and concise manner to non tech people Preferable experience with Azure DevOps, Postman and SQL Server Management Studio About Us Our benefits We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole well being. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health. About Canopius Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda. At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results. Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments. Job Info Job Identification 745 Job Category Information & Technology Posting Date 07/14/2026, 12:38 PM Apply Before 07/28/2026, 12:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations Level 5, Manchester, M2 3AB, GB (Hybrid)
20/07/2026
Full time
This role is a hands on contract testing engagement, focused on delivering high quality assurance across IT systems and processes. It is outcome driven, supporting the stability of business critical platforms, regulatory compliance, and a positive end user experience. The contractor will work embedded within Agile delivery teams to provide timely, pragmatic testing that enables confident release decisions. Responsibilities Produce and execute test plans aligned to delivery milestones and business outcomes Design, review, and maintain test scripts to support functional, integration, regression and end to end testing Execute testing cycles efficiently, logging, tracking and re testing defects to resolution Provide clear, concise test status reporting, risks and quality insights to delivery teams and stakeholders Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), acting as a representative end user to validate real world scenarios and support go live decisions Collaborate closely with Developers, Business Analysts and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and assess impact Contribute to Agile delivery ceremonies, working within Scrum and Kanban frameworks Skills and Experience Outcome focused and delivery oriented mindset Strong collaborator with the ability to build effective working relationships quickly Comfortable operating in changing environments and adapting to shifting priorities Confident in providing independent, objective quality assessments to support decision making Excellent relationship building and communication skills with the ability to engage people from diverse cultures and different levels Able to work on own initiative whilst understanding the journey Able to adapt and respond to changing corporate objectives as opportunities open up Ability to articulate testing and quality issues in a clear and concise manner to non tech people Preferable experience with Azure DevOps, Postman and SQL Server Management Studio About Us Our benefits We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole well being. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health. About Canopius Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda. At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results. Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments. Job Info Job Identification 745 Job Category Information & Technology Posting Date 07/14/2026, 12:38 PM Apply Before 07/28/2026, 12:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations Level 5, Manchester, M2 3AB, GB (Hybrid)
Role Overview Graduate-level opportunity within Brokerage Technology to help build and maintain the back-end services and APIs that power Brokerage Pricing. Work alongside senior engineers to contribute .NET C# code on a cloud-based distributed architecture on AWS, learn to automate deployments through Infrastructure as Code, and use AI-assisted development tools. Collaborate with Business Analysts, QA engineers and Project Managers to turn business requirements into reliable software, and grow your skills across the stack in a modernising tech landscape. Role Responsibilities Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of back-end services and APIs in .NET C# on a cloud-based distributed architecture, under the guidance of senior engineers. Write clean, well-tested code, focusing on unit testing and consistent code quality. Help implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK (Python preferred) to deploy and manage cloud resources. Make effective, responsible use of AI coding assistants to accelerate development, review and documentation tasks. Collaborate with Business Analysts, QA engineers and Project Managers to turn business requirements into working software. Participate in agile ceremonies and adopt an agile mindset. Investigate and help resolve issues promptly, escalating where appropriate to minimise disruption to business operations. Support the modernisation and simplification of the tech landscape. Keep documentation of code, processes and system configurations clear and up to date. Actively seek feedback and invest in learning across .NET, AWS and applied AI to grow into a well-rounded engineer. Experience / Competences Essential: A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics or a closely related STEM discipline is required; a Master's degree is strongly preferred. Essential: Solid foundations in object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, demonstrated through academic work, internships, placements or personal projects. Essential: Working knowledge of a modern back-end language such as .NET C#, Java or similar, and a willingness to focus on .NET C#. Essential: Understanding of unit testing principles and the value of automated testing. Essential: Familiarity with cloud concepts, ideally AWS, and an interest in Infrastructure as Code (for example AWS CDK with Python). Essential: Comfortable using Git for version control. Essential: Clear written and verbal communication and an ability to collaborate effectively in a team. Essential: Curious, detail-oriented and able to stay focused when tasks get complex. Desired: Exposure to AI or machine learning through academic projects, coursework or dissertations, for example working with LLMs, Generative AI or classical ML techniques. Desired: Hands-on use of AI coding assistants (for example GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q Developer or similar). Desired: Awareness of AWS AI services such as Bedrock. Desired: Exposure to microservices architectures and API design. Desired: Experience with containerisation tools such as Docker. Desired: Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases, and with ORMs such as Entity Framework. Desired: Interest in financial markets or prior exposure to the finance sector through internships or projects. Band & level: Professional, 4 We wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.
20/07/2026
Full time
Role Overview Graduate-level opportunity within Brokerage Technology to help build and maintain the back-end services and APIs that power Brokerage Pricing. Work alongside senior engineers to contribute .NET C# code on a cloud-based distributed architecture on AWS, learn to automate deployments through Infrastructure as Code, and use AI-assisted development tools. Collaborate with Business Analysts, QA engineers and Project Managers to turn business requirements into reliable software, and grow your skills across the stack in a modernising tech landscape. Role Responsibilities Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of back-end services and APIs in .NET C# on a cloud-based distributed architecture, under the guidance of senior engineers. Write clean, well-tested code, focusing on unit testing and consistent code quality. Help implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK (Python preferred) to deploy and manage cloud resources. Make effective, responsible use of AI coding assistants to accelerate development, review and documentation tasks. Collaborate with Business Analysts, QA engineers and Project Managers to turn business requirements into working software. Participate in agile ceremonies and adopt an agile mindset. Investigate and help resolve issues promptly, escalating where appropriate to minimise disruption to business operations. Support the modernisation and simplification of the tech landscape. Keep documentation of code, processes and system configurations clear and up to date. Actively seek feedback and invest in learning across .NET, AWS and applied AI to grow into a well-rounded engineer. Experience / Competences Essential: A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics or a closely related STEM discipline is required; a Master's degree is strongly preferred. Essential: Solid foundations in object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, demonstrated through academic work, internships, placements or personal projects. Essential: Working knowledge of a modern back-end language such as .NET C#, Java or similar, and a willingness to focus on .NET C#. Essential: Understanding of unit testing principles and the value of automated testing. Essential: Familiarity with cloud concepts, ideally AWS, and an interest in Infrastructure as Code (for example AWS CDK with Python). Essential: Comfortable using Git for version control. Essential: Clear written and verbal communication and an ability to collaborate effectively in a team. Essential: Curious, detail-oriented and able to stay focused when tasks get complex. Desired: Exposure to AI or machine learning through academic projects, coursework or dissertations, for example working with LLMs, Generative AI or classical ML techniques. Desired: Hands-on use of AI coding assistants (for example GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q Developer or similar). Desired: Awareness of AWS AI services such as Bedrock. Desired: Exposure to microservices architectures and API design. Desired: Experience with containerisation tools such as Docker. Desired: Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases, and with ORMs such as Entity Framework. Desired: Interest in financial markets or prior exposure to the finance sector through internships or projects. Band & level: Professional, 4 We wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.
Overview Execute hands-on quality assurance activities, primarily manual testing, to ensure stable and reliable product releases. Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to ensure solutions meet functional, non-functional, performance, and scalability requirements. Design, maintain, and execute test artefacts including test plans, test cases, acceptance criteria, and regression test suites. Manage the full defect lifecycle, including accurate logging, prioritisation, investigation, escalation, and verification through to resolution. Validate backend data integrity and test outcomes using SQL queries and database checks. Analyse application behaviour and performance using logs and metrics (e.g. Splunk) to identify quality risks. Perform API validation using tools such as Postman. Support deployments to test and staging environments using SSH and Git. Work within AWS environments (including S3, EC2, RDS, and Lambda) to support QA and testing activities. Design and execute complex test scenarios across multiple browsers and platforms. Prepare, manage, and maintain appropriate test data to support functional and end-to-end testing. Ensure effective fault reporting, monitoring, and communication throughout the testing lifecycle. Participate in root cause analysis of defects and incidents. Contribute to improving QA processes, standards and best practices. Foster a positive, solution-focused approach, providing clear, constructive, and open feedback. Requirements Degree-level education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a QA Engineer in a fast-paced Agile environment Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban Experience across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) Proven experience in manual testing across functional and non-functional requirements Hands-on experience testing APIs using tools such as Postman or Swagger Comfortable working with Unix/Linux command line environments Experience working closely with developers and coordinating test and release branches using Git Strong verbal and written communication skills ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level (or equivalent) - Desirable Exposure to non-functional testing areas such as performance, scalability, load, or security testing - Desirable Experience with Git version control, including Gitflow branching strategies - Desirable Knowledge of media file formats and metadata (e.g. XML) - Desirable Familiarity with Digital Cinema Industry (DCI) file types and standards - Desirable Awareness of scripting or programming languages such as PHP, Python, or JavaScript - Desirable Note: Remove any promotional or ATS-related content that is not part of the job description.
20/07/2026
Full time
Overview Execute hands-on quality assurance activities, primarily manual testing, to ensure stable and reliable product releases. Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to ensure solutions meet functional, non-functional, performance, and scalability requirements. Design, maintain, and execute test artefacts including test plans, test cases, acceptance criteria, and regression test suites. Manage the full defect lifecycle, including accurate logging, prioritisation, investigation, escalation, and verification through to resolution. Validate backend data integrity and test outcomes using SQL queries and database checks. Analyse application behaviour and performance using logs and metrics (e.g. Splunk) to identify quality risks. Perform API validation using tools such as Postman. Support deployments to test and staging environments using SSH and Git. Work within AWS environments (including S3, EC2, RDS, and Lambda) to support QA and testing activities. Design and execute complex test scenarios across multiple browsers and platforms. Prepare, manage, and maintain appropriate test data to support functional and end-to-end testing. Ensure effective fault reporting, monitoring, and communication throughout the testing lifecycle. Participate in root cause analysis of defects and incidents. Contribute to improving QA processes, standards and best practices. Foster a positive, solution-focused approach, providing clear, constructive, and open feedback. Requirements Degree-level education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a QA Engineer in a fast-paced Agile environment Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban Experience across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) Proven experience in manual testing across functional and non-functional requirements Hands-on experience testing APIs using tools such as Postman or Swagger Comfortable working with Unix/Linux command line environments Experience working closely with developers and coordinating test and release branches using Git Strong verbal and written communication skills ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level (or equivalent) - Desirable Exposure to non-functional testing areas such as performance, scalability, load, or security testing - Desirable Experience with Git version control, including Gitflow branching strategies - Desirable Knowledge of media file formats and metadata (e.g. XML) - Desirable Familiarity with Digital Cinema Industry (DCI) file types and standards - Desirable Awareness of scripting or programming languages such as PHP, Python, or JavaScript - Desirable Note: Remove any promotional or ATS-related content that is not part of the job description.