Become a change maker and join Node4.
Node4 have a committed, talented, and diverse workforce that is growing all the time, but as we expand through our own growth and acquisitions, we never lose sight of the most important part of our business - our people. We want you to grow, learn, and evolve alongside us.
So, whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to progress as an industry professional, Node4 has a place for you.
About the role As a Public Cloud Second Line Engineer, you’ll provide advanced, customer‑facing technical support across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 within a managed services environment. Acting as a key escalation point from 1st Line, you’ll take ownership of incidents and service requests end‑to‑end – from deep technical investigation through to resolution or structured escalation to 3rd Line engineering teams.
You’ll work hands‑on with cloud and productivity platforms, diagnose complex issues, apply permanent fixes where appropriate, and communicate clearly with customers throughout the incident lifecycle. You’ll also collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs and customer expectations.
This role will also include providing on‑site cover when required at a customer site in West Yorkshire, as well as participation in an on‑call rota, including night shifts.
What you’ll be doing
Acting as a 2nd Line escalation point for Azure and Microsoft 365 incidents and service requests
Owning incidents from investigation through to resolution, keeping customers informed throughout
Providing advanced troubleshooting across Microsoft Azure, including:
Virtual Machines
Azure Storage, Backup and Recovery
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and alerting
Azure Active Directory and RBAC
Supporting Microsoft 365 services, including:
Exchange Online (mail flow, mailbox issues, permissions and hybrid scenarios)
SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business
Microsoft Teams (calling, meetings, integrations and client issues)
Microsoft 365 security and compliance features (where applicable)
Escalating complex or high‑impact issues to 3rd Line teams with clear technical detail and evidence
Supporting planned changes, maintenance and service improvement activities
Creating and maintaining technical documentation, knowledge base articles and known error records
Working closely with Service Desk, Cloud Engineering and wider teams to deliver a consistent support experience
Providing on‑site support when required
What will you bring?
2–3 years’ experience supporting Microsoft technologies in a production environment
Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure
Strong experience supporting Microsoft 365 workloads
Experience supporting hybrid environments (on‑premises integrated with Azure and M365)
Working knowledge of ITIL‑aligned support environments
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving capability
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
Ability to achieve and maintain NPPV3 with SC clearance
Desirable:
Valid UK driving licence and access to a car
Microsoft certifications such as AZ‑900 and AZ‑104
Experience supporting large or complex tenant environments
What can we offer you?
Hybrid Working
Private Medical Insurance or Company Paid Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Program
25 days holidays plus your birthday off
Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance x 4
A diverse workforce
Employee investment with Node4 training Academy
Family savings and shopping discounts through the Node4 benefits portal.
Discounted Gym Membership
Modern facilities with open and welcoming breakout areas
Company Social events
Never ending supply of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, sweets, and fruit
Why join Node4?
Founded in 2004, Node4 has experienced exceptional growth and success over the years. From an office in Derby to locations nationwide. From three people to a workforce of over 1200. We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are a vibrant, passionate, and diverse team committed to providing exceptional service as standard. We are proud of our employees and the environment that reflects our core business values of Passion, Innovation, and Trust.
09/03/2026
Full time
Become a change maker and join Node4.
Node4 have a committed, talented, and diverse workforce that is growing all the time, but as we expand through our own growth and acquisitions, we never lose sight of the most important part of our business - our people. We want you to grow, learn, and evolve alongside us.
So, whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to progress as an industry professional, Node4 has a place for you.
About the role As a Public Cloud Second Line Engineer, you’ll provide advanced, customer‑facing technical support across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 within a managed services environment. Acting as a key escalation point from 1st Line, you’ll take ownership of incidents and service requests end‑to‑end – from deep technical investigation through to resolution or structured escalation to 3rd Line engineering teams.
You’ll work hands‑on with cloud and productivity platforms, diagnose complex issues, apply permanent fixes where appropriate, and communicate clearly with customers throughout the incident lifecycle. You’ll also collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs and customer expectations.
This role will also include providing on‑site cover when required at a customer site in West Yorkshire, as well as participation in an on‑call rota, including night shifts.
What you’ll be doing
Acting as a 2nd Line escalation point for Azure and Microsoft 365 incidents and service requests
Owning incidents from investigation through to resolution, keeping customers informed throughout
Providing advanced troubleshooting across Microsoft Azure, including:
Virtual Machines
Azure Storage, Backup and Recovery
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and alerting
Azure Active Directory and RBAC
Supporting Microsoft 365 services, including:
Exchange Online (mail flow, mailbox issues, permissions and hybrid scenarios)
SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business
Microsoft Teams (calling, meetings, integrations and client issues)
Microsoft 365 security and compliance features (where applicable)
Escalating complex or high‑impact issues to 3rd Line teams with clear technical detail and evidence
Supporting planned changes, maintenance and service improvement activities
Creating and maintaining technical documentation, knowledge base articles and known error records
Working closely with Service Desk, Cloud Engineering and wider teams to deliver a consistent support experience
Providing on‑site support when required
What will you bring?
2–3 years’ experience supporting Microsoft technologies in a production environment
Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure
Strong experience supporting Microsoft 365 workloads
Experience supporting hybrid environments (on‑premises integrated with Azure and M365)
Working knowledge of ITIL‑aligned support environments
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving capability
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
Ability to achieve and maintain NPPV3 with SC clearance
Desirable:
Valid UK driving licence and access to a car
Microsoft certifications such as AZ‑900 and AZ‑104
Experience supporting large or complex tenant environments
What can we offer you?
Hybrid Working
Private Medical Insurance or Company Paid Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Program
25 days holidays plus your birthday off
Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance x 4
A diverse workforce
Employee investment with Node4 training Academy
Family savings and shopping discounts through the Node4 benefits portal.
Discounted Gym Membership
Modern facilities with open and welcoming breakout areas
Company Social events
Never ending supply of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, sweets, and fruit
Why join Node4?
Founded in 2004, Node4 has experienced exceptional growth and success over the years. From an office in Derby to locations nationwide. From three people to a workforce of over 1200. We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are a vibrant, passionate, and diverse team committed to providing exceptional service as standard. We are proud of our employees and the environment that reflects our core business values of Passion, Innovation, and Trust.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer 450 Per Day, Inside IR35 6-Month Contract Didcot, Oxfordshire Your new company We're supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape. Your new role You'll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. Most of your time will be spent supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory services, ensuring user access, directory health, security controls and core collaboration tools remain stable and well maintained. Alongside this, you'll manage servers and virtual environments, resolve issues within the estate, and ensure systems are configured, patched and performing reliably. You'll be the person teams turn to when complex IT problems arise, using your experience to troubleshoot effectively, diagnose root causes and deliver practical solutions that keep systems running smoothly. You'll maintain documentation, support certificate and authentication services, contribute to monitoring and BAU operations, and help enforce security and backup standards across the environment. Close collaboration with other technical teams will be key in ensuring that infrastructure services meet the needs of users across the organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who takes pride in stability, reliability and technical problem-solving within a busy, mission-critical environment. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong, practical experience gained over several years working in IT infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Active Directory in both on-premise and multi-tenant environments. You'll be comfortable supporting servers, virtualised platforms and cloud technologies, and you'll have the confidence to resolve complex issues relating to identity, authentication, performance and system reliability. Experience working with monitoring tools, backups, disaster recovery, and security processes will be highly beneficial, as will familiarity with certificates, load balancing or Linux systems. You'll be someone who communicates clearly, works well with others and thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly. Strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage your workload and the discipline to produce clear documentation will all be important. ITIL awareness and relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications are advantageous. The ability to work on-site in Didcot two days per week is essential. What you'll get in return You'll join a collaborative organisation where infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking scientific work. You'll have the opportunity to work with a varied and modern technology stack, contribute to meaningful improvements, and operate in an environment that values technical precision and strong engineering practice. Your knowledge will be respected, your work will be appreciated, and your contribution will support a mission with genuine national impact. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior contract where your skills will be put to meaningful use, get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
12/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Infrastructure Engineer 450 Per Day, Inside IR35 6-Month Contract Didcot, Oxfordshire Your new company We're supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape. Your new role You'll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. Most of your time will be spent supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory services, ensuring user access, directory health, security controls and core collaboration tools remain stable and well maintained. Alongside this, you'll manage servers and virtual environments, resolve issues within the estate, and ensure systems are configured, patched and performing reliably. You'll be the person teams turn to when complex IT problems arise, using your experience to troubleshoot effectively, diagnose root causes and deliver practical solutions that keep systems running smoothly. You'll maintain documentation, support certificate and authentication services, contribute to monitoring and BAU operations, and help enforce security and backup standards across the environment. Close collaboration with other technical teams will be key in ensuring that infrastructure services meet the needs of users across the organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who takes pride in stability, reliability and technical problem-solving within a busy, mission-critical environment. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong, practical experience gained over several years working in IT infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Active Directory in both on-premise and multi-tenant environments. You'll be comfortable supporting servers, virtualised platforms and cloud technologies, and you'll have the confidence to resolve complex issues relating to identity, authentication, performance and system reliability. Experience working with monitoring tools, backups, disaster recovery, and security processes will be highly beneficial, as will familiarity with certificates, load balancing or Linux systems. You'll be someone who communicates clearly, works well with others and thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly. Strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage your workload and the discipline to produce clear documentation will all be important. ITIL awareness and relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications are advantageous. The ability to work on-site in Didcot two days per week is essential. What you'll get in return You'll join a collaborative organisation where infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking scientific work. You'll have the opportunity to work with a varied and modern technology stack, contribute to meaningful improvements, and operate in an environment that values technical precision and strong engineering practice. Your knowledge will be respected, your work will be appreciated, and your contribution will support a mission with genuine national impact. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior contract where your skills will be put to meaningful use, get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Join Our Team as a Product Applications Engineer! Location: Cramlington Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 39,000 - 40,000 Working Hours: Full Time, Dayshift Are you an ambitious, degree-qualified engineer ready to dive into a dynamic, customer-focused technical role? Our client, a leading engineering manufacturer, is on the lookout for a Product Applications Engineer to help deliver high-quality, safety-critical mechanical products to global clients! What You'll Do: Product & Application Engineering: Develop and introduce engineered mechanical components and systems. Create innovative designs and cost-effective solutions using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools. Stakeholder & Customer Liaison: Serve as a technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Collaborate with Sales and Operations on feasibility, costing, and technical input. Management Systems & Compliance: Support the maintenance of Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO9001/ISO14001). Coordinate audits to ensure continued accreditation. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, design, quality, and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery. Provide essential technical documentation and input as required. Who We're Looking For: Degree-qualified engineer with 1-3 years' relevant experience. Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD packages. Strong understanding of mechanical systems or safety-critical products. Confident communicator, ready to engage with customers and teams. Self-driven, organised, and eager to take ownership of technical tasks. What's on Offer: Competitive salary of 39,000 - 40,000 Company pension scheme Discretionary bonus opportunities Excellent work/life balance with day shift only Opportunities for professional development and community involvement A supportive, team-focused culture Ready to Make an Impact? If you're excited about a technically diverse engineering role with the chance to influence real-world products, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
12/03/2026
Full time
Join Our Team as a Product Applications Engineer! Location: Cramlington Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 39,000 - 40,000 Working Hours: Full Time, Dayshift Are you an ambitious, degree-qualified engineer ready to dive into a dynamic, customer-focused technical role? Our client, a leading engineering manufacturer, is on the lookout for a Product Applications Engineer to help deliver high-quality, safety-critical mechanical products to global clients! What You'll Do: Product & Application Engineering: Develop and introduce engineered mechanical components and systems. Create innovative designs and cost-effective solutions using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools. Stakeholder & Customer Liaison: Serve as a technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Collaborate with Sales and Operations on feasibility, costing, and technical input. Management Systems & Compliance: Support the maintenance of Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO9001/ISO14001). Coordinate audits to ensure continued accreditation. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, design, quality, and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery. Provide essential technical documentation and input as required. Who We're Looking For: Degree-qualified engineer with 1-3 years' relevant experience. Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD packages. Strong understanding of mechanical systems or safety-critical products. Confident communicator, ready to engage with customers and teams. Self-driven, organised, and eager to take ownership of technical tasks. What's on Offer: Competitive salary of 39,000 - 40,000 Company pension scheme Discretionary bonus opportunities Excellent work/life balance with day shift only Opportunities for professional development and community involvement A supportive, team-focused culture Ready to Make an Impact? If you're excited about a technically diverse engineering role with the chance to influence real-world products, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Role - Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer Location - Leeds, Wes Yorkshire Salary - £59k + up to 10% annual bonus subject to performance Hours of work Monday to Thursday 8-5pm & every Fridays 4pm finish Other benefits 5% employer pension + x4 death in service + private health care + 35days annual leave The Client - Market leader in Manufacturing through Process engineering, multi-million-pound turnover business, with significant multi-million-pound CAPEX and related automation investment. The Role of the Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer: Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large, world-class manufacturing site, my client are in search for a PLC-biased Electrical Controls & automation Engineer to be based at the Leeds site as the first line automation support. The electrical and controls automation engineer will be utilising their expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and maintenance to optimize manufacturing processes, all whilst be hands on to provide emergency maintenance support as and when required. You will lead process improvements by collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and enhance plant performance. Key Responsibilities of Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer: Work with Programmable systems including HMI, SCADA, Servo Drives, IX developer Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability New installations, including the programming of software Work with management team to contribute to key improvement projects Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime Requirements & Qualifications Electrical Controls Engineer Hold a NVQ Level 3 or Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering Strong background in PLC systems and HMI software Automation/controls apprentice trained post minimum 5 years experieince within a process FMCG environment Experience in fault finding on industrial communication networks Experience with design and modifications of systems Ability to implement programmes and modify on a range of PLC/SCADA systems What s on offer - Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer: Upto 10% company bonus Competitive salary of £59k Days based position perfect if you are looking to move away from shifts 35days annual leave Candidates who are currently a PLC Engineer, PLC programmer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Technician, Controls Automation Engineer, may be suitable for this position. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
12/03/2026
Full time
Role - Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer Location - Leeds, Wes Yorkshire Salary - £59k + up to 10% annual bonus subject to performance Hours of work Monday to Thursday 8-5pm & every Fridays 4pm finish Other benefits 5% employer pension + x4 death in service + private health care + 35days annual leave The Client - Market leader in Manufacturing through Process engineering, multi-million-pound turnover business, with significant multi-million-pound CAPEX and related automation investment. The Role of the Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer: Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large, world-class manufacturing site, my client are in search for a PLC-biased Electrical Controls & automation Engineer to be based at the Leeds site as the first line automation support. The electrical and controls automation engineer will be utilising their expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and maintenance to optimize manufacturing processes, all whilst be hands on to provide emergency maintenance support as and when required. You will lead process improvements by collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and enhance plant performance. Key Responsibilities of Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer: Work with Programmable systems including HMI, SCADA, Servo Drives, IX developer Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability New installations, including the programming of software Work with management team to contribute to key improvement projects Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime Requirements & Qualifications Electrical Controls Engineer Hold a NVQ Level 3 or Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering Strong background in PLC systems and HMI software Automation/controls apprentice trained post minimum 5 years experieince within a process FMCG environment Experience in fault finding on industrial communication networks Experience with design and modifications of systems Ability to implement programmes and modify on a range of PLC/SCADA systems What s on offer - Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer: Upto 10% company bonus Competitive salary of £59k Days based position perfect if you are looking to move away from shifts 35days annual leave Candidates who are currently a PLC Engineer, PLC programmer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Technician, Controls Automation Engineer, may be suitable for this position. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
SC Cleared Data Centre Engineers Location: Telford Clearance: Active SC required Project: Server Room Refresh Work Pattern : Weekends, day and night shift available through April and May We are looking for SC Cleared Data Centre Engineers to support a server room refresh project in Telford. This is hands-on infrastructure work supporting planned change windows across several scheduled dates. If you're looking to extra money alongside your current projects, this could be the ideal project for you! Key Responsibilities Network patching and re-patching Structured cabling installation and management Rack & stack of Servers and network equipment Hardware refresh and equipment relocation Cable tracing, labelling and tidy-up of cabinets Working to implementation plans during scheduled change windows Requirements Active SC Clearance (essential) Experience working in data centre/server room environments Hands-on experience with patching, cabling and rack work Comfortable working weekend and night change windows If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.
12/03/2026
SC Cleared Data Centre Engineers Location: Telford Clearance: Active SC required Project: Server Room Refresh Work Pattern : Weekends, day and night shift available through April and May We are looking for SC Cleared Data Centre Engineers to support a server room refresh project in Telford. This is hands-on infrastructure work supporting planned change windows across several scheduled dates. If you're looking to extra money alongside your current projects, this could be the ideal project for you! Key Responsibilities Network patching and re-patching Structured cabling installation and management Rack & stack of Servers and network equipment Hardware refresh and equipment relocation Cable tracing, labelling and tidy-up of cabinets Working to implementation plans during scheduled change windows Requirements Active SC Clearance (essential) Experience working in data centre/server room environments Hands-on experience with patching, cabling and rack work Comfortable working weekend and night change windows If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.
Location This position can be based at either MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8J or MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB. About the job Job summary The MOD's digital teams ensure we remain among the most technologically advanced Armed Forces in the world. We develop and lead in cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity solutions to protect the UK and its interests, at home and abroad. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield, by leading humanitarian efforts and driving innovation, that impacts lives across the globe. Watch our video to see what we do at Defence Digital! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description As Principal Technical Architect, you'll be the driving force behind defining and embedding architectural strategy, ensuring it's not only well-crafted but consistently delivered. In this leadership role, you'll influence, engage and advise teams (engineering and architecture), making enterprise-wide technology decisions that shape national capability. With a primary focus on apps, you'll address design, development, enterprise CI/CD, tooling and product selection, overseeing delivery when required. You'll also manage the architecture and migration to cloud-based providers, such as AWS, Azure and Oracle. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in a senior leadership position, supporting our mission to provide strategic advantage and capability for Defence, through rapid and effective software delivery, based on clear prioritisation and agile practices. Responsibilities Set technical direction and make enterprise-level decisions on digital technologies, and product selections that drive integration and alignment with the overarching architectural vision and business requirements. Plan and deliver a prioritised schedule of work, using agile methodologies, securing agreement from stakeholders and ensuring all technical architecture artefacts are captured and maintained, within relevant repositories. Serve as a Service Assessor, evaluating internal and cross-government services to ensure compliance with the service standard and alignment with architectural principles. Promote re-use and scalability across Defence, driving integration by default and reducing duplicate technologies, to support sustainability and value for money. Lead, inspire and influence engineering and architecture teams to deliver high-quality outputs, aligned with strategic priorities. Role model and champion product and service delivery, using agile user centred design methodologies, helping Defence modernise its delivery practices. Person specification Please ensure that your CV and application meet the essential criteria below: We'd expect to see expertise in architectural tools (e.g., ArchiMate) and frameworks, such as design patterns, modelling languages and component building blocks, to support complex design, governance and stakeholder engagement. You'll be able to demonstrate a breadth of technical knowledge, enabling you to advise and challenge teams to find the best solutions for Defence. You'll have knowledge of data and security architecture and approaches to data storage and management. This role may also be suitable for individuals who have progressed into technical architecture from previous roles in software engineering or architecture, working in agile delivery teams. You'll need: Strong stakeholder management skills, able to build working relationships across diverse groups, influencing decisions and aligning outcomes with strategic goals. Adaptability and resilience, able to manage shifting priorities and guiding others to deliver at pace. Experience in leading, supporting, coaching and mentoring colleagues. A passion for security and technology and identifying and solving problems. Motivation, commitment and desire to continue to learn and develop. If not held already, opportunity may be provided to gain the following when in post: TOGAF certification Open Agile Architecture Practitioner Certification Additional information This post is eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance of up to £18,000 per annum. Eligibility for this allowance will be assessed at interview against 4 core technical skills only and reviewed annually in line with MOD policy. This position can be based at either MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8JH or MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB. Work location will be agreed once the successful candidate has been selected. This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station, which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. Dependent on the business need, there may be a requirement to travel to meetings within the UK (or potentially occasional overseas visits).
12/03/2026
Full time
Location This position can be based at either MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8J or MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB. About the job Job summary The MOD's digital teams ensure we remain among the most technologically advanced Armed Forces in the world. We develop and lead in cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity solutions to protect the UK and its interests, at home and abroad. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield, by leading humanitarian efforts and driving innovation, that impacts lives across the globe. Watch our video to see what we do at Defence Digital! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description As Principal Technical Architect, you'll be the driving force behind defining and embedding architectural strategy, ensuring it's not only well-crafted but consistently delivered. In this leadership role, you'll influence, engage and advise teams (engineering and architecture), making enterprise-wide technology decisions that shape national capability. With a primary focus on apps, you'll address design, development, enterprise CI/CD, tooling and product selection, overseeing delivery when required. You'll also manage the architecture and migration to cloud-based providers, such as AWS, Azure and Oracle. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in a senior leadership position, supporting our mission to provide strategic advantage and capability for Defence, through rapid and effective software delivery, based on clear prioritisation and agile practices. Responsibilities Set technical direction and make enterprise-level decisions on digital technologies, and product selections that drive integration and alignment with the overarching architectural vision and business requirements. Plan and deliver a prioritised schedule of work, using agile methodologies, securing agreement from stakeholders and ensuring all technical architecture artefacts are captured and maintained, within relevant repositories. Serve as a Service Assessor, evaluating internal and cross-government services to ensure compliance with the service standard and alignment with architectural principles. Promote re-use and scalability across Defence, driving integration by default and reducing duplicate technologies, to support sustainability and value for money. Lead, inspire and influence engineering and architecture teams to deliver high-quality outputs, aligned with strategic priorities. Role model and champion product and service delivery, using agile user centred design methodologies, helping Defence modernise its delivery practices. Person specification Please ensure that your CV and application meet the essential criteria below: We'd expect to see expertise in architectural tools (e.g., ArchiMate) and frameworks, such as design patterns, modelling languages and component building blocks, to support complex design, governance and stakeholder engagement. You'll be able to demonstrate a breadth of technical knowledge, enabling you to advise and challenge teams to find the best solutions for Defence. You'll have knowledge of data and security architecture and approaches to data storage and management. This role may also be suitable for individuals who have progressed into technical architecture from previous roles in software engineering or architecture, working in agile delivery teams. You'll need: Strong stakeholder management skills, able to build working relationships across diverse groups, influencing decisions and aligning outcomes with strategic goals. Adaptability and resilience, able to manage shifting priorities and guiding others to deliver at pace. Experience in leading, supporting, coaching and mentoring colleagues. A passion for security and technology and identifying and solving problems. Motivation, commitment and desire to continue to learn and develop. If not held already, opportunity may be provided to gain the following when in post: TOGAF certification Open Agile Architecture Practitioner Certification Additional information This post is eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance of up to £18,000 per annum. Eligibility for this allowance will be assessed at interview against 4 core technical skills only and reviewed annually in line with MOD policy. This position can be based at either MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8JH or MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB. Work location will be agreed once the successful candidate has been selected. This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station, which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. Dependent on the business need, there may be a requirement to travel to meetings within the UK (or potentially occasional overseas visits).
Government Digital & Data
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Location Newcastle-upon-Tyne About the job Job summary The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is a new arm's-length body set up, at unprecedented pace, to administer compensation to people whose lives have been impacted by the infected blood scandal. IBCA will ensure payment is made in recognition of the wrongs experienced by those who have been infected by HIV, Hepatitis B or C, as well as those who love and care for them. They have been frustrated and distressed by the delays in achieving proper recognition, and we must help put this right. We are committed to putting the infected and affected blood community at the centre of every decision we make and every step we take to build our organisation to deliver compensation payments. IBCA employees will be public servants. If successful in this role you will be appointed directly into IBCA, on IBCA terms and conditions as a public servant. Successful applicants will join the Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please note that the mission of IBCA means that it is likely to be operational for a period of approximately 5 to 7 years. When IBCA's work begins to wind down, IBCA employees will receive support and practical guidance to find a new role, whether in the Civil Service, another Arms Length Body (ALB), or an external employer. Job description As a Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of digital programmes and products. The Test Engineer will focus on designing and executing comprehensive, automated, and manual test strategies within Agile environments to ensure software quality. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and execute comprehensive testing activities, moving away from manual processes toward automated, "shift-left" practices. You will be responsible for ensuring that software meets functional, performance, and accessibility requirements before it reaches the user. Responsibilities As a Test Engineer, you will: Analyse business requirements and technical specifications to design comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and test cases for functional and non-functional requirements (e.g., performance, security, accessibility); Conduct various testing activities, including integration, regression, performance, accessibility, and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT); Take a hands-on approach to testing, contributing to automated test suites and helping teams deliver quality through automation and shift-left practices; Design, develop, and execute manual and automated Test cases within Xray to ensure robust requirement coverage; Proactively identify, document, and track software defects in JIRA, performing root-cause analysis and working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution; Build and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using tools like Cypress or Playwright, REST Assured, or similar; Develop and maintain automated test scripts and support their integration into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab); Support the maintenance of test environments, test data management, and the tracking of quality metrics; Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers to refine complex requirements into clear, verifiable, and testable acceptance criteria; Provide stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights into product health, test coverage, and release readiness. Person specification You will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience: Essential Criteria Testing Lifecycle Expertise: Proven experience of the full testing lifecycle as a QA or Test Engineer, ideally within complex, multi-system digital programmes; Technical Environment Proficiency: Experience conducting hands-on testing activities within diverse technical environments and digital products; Automation Frameworks: Extensive experience developing and maintaining tests within modern automation frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, REST Assured, or similar tools; CI/CD & DevOps: Practical experience using CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins) to execute and manage automated test suites; Non-Functional Testing: Ability to plan and execute non-functional testing activities, including performance, load, security, and accessibility testing; Agile & BDD/TDD: Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps principles, including practical experience with TDD/BDD practices and tools like Cucumber or Gherkin; Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience testing solutions deployed in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and knowledge of how containerisation (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code impact testing; Environment & Data Management: Ability to assist in building and maintaining test environments and implementing robust test data management approaches; Collaboration & Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Criteria Performance Testing Tools: Familiarity with performance and load testing tools such as Grafana K6, Gatling, or JMeter; Agile Delivery Contribution: Experience working within Agile Scrum teams, contributing to sprint ceremonies (stand-ups, retrospectives) and ensuring high-quality test coverage; Risk-Based Prioritisation: Understanding of risk-based testing methodologies to help prioritise testing tasks in fast-paced delivery environments; Accessibility & Security Standards: Knowledge of modern accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and basic security testing practices; Government Digital Standards: Familiarity with the GDS Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice for digital transformation; Data Compliance: Awareness of data protection requirements (e.g., GDPR) and compliance within highly regulated environments. Qualifications: While not mandatory, professional and industry standard certifications such as ISTQB (Foundation or Advanced level) are highly desirable.
12/03/2026
Full time
Location Newcastle-upon-Tyne About the job Job summary The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is a new arm's-length body set up, at unprecedented pace, to administer compensation to people whose lives have been impacted by the infected blood scandal. IBCA will ensure payment is made in recognition of the wrongs experienced by those who have been infected by HIV, Hepatitis B or C, as well as those who love and care for them. They have been frustrated and distressed by the delays in achieving proper recognition, and we must help put this right. We are committed to putting the infected and affected blood community at the centre of every decision we make and every step we take to build our organisation to deliver compensation payments. IBCA employees will be public servants. If successful in this role you will be appointed directly into IBCA, on IBCA terms and conditions as a public servant. Successful applicants will join the Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please note that the mission of IBCA means that it is likely to be operational for a period of approximately 5 to 7 years. When IBCA's work begins to wind down, IBCA employees will receive support and practical guidance to find a new role, whether in the Civil Service, another Arms Length Body (ALB), or an external employer. Job description As a Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of digital programmes and products. The Test Engineer will focus on designing and executing comprehensive, automated, and manual test strategies within Agile environments to ensure software quality. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and execute comprehensive testing activities, moving away from manual processes toward automated, "shift-left" practices. You will be responsible for ensuring that software meets functional, performance, and accessibility requirements before it reaches the user. Responsibilities As a Test Engineer, you will: Analyse business requirements and technical specifications to design comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and test cases for functional and non-functional requirements (e.g., performance, security, accessibility); Conduct various testing activities, including integration, regression, performance, accessibility, and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT); Take a hands-on approach to testing, contributing to automated test suites and helping teams deliver quality through automation and shift-left practices; Design, develop, and execute manual and automated Test cases within Xray to ensure robust requirement coverage; Proactively identify, document, and track software defects in JIRA, performing root-cause analysis and working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution; Build and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using tools like Cypress or Playwright, REST Assured, or similar; Develop and maintain automated test scripts and support their integration into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab); Support the maintenance of test environments, test data management, and the tracking of quality metrics; Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers to refine complex requirements into clear, verifiable, and testable acceptance criteria; Provide stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights into product health, test coverage, and release readiness. Person specification You will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience: Essential Criteria Testing Lifecycle Expertise: Proven experience of the full testing lifecycle as a QA or Test Engineer, ideally within complex, multi-system digital programmes; Technical Environment Proficiency: Experience conducting hands-on testing activities within diverse technical environments and digital products; Automation Frameworks: Extensive experience developing and maintaining tests within modern automation frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, REST Assured, or similar tools; CI/CD & DevOps: Practical experience using CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins) to execute and manage automated test suites; Non-Functional Testing: Ability to plan and execute non-functional testing activities, including performance, load, security, and accessibility testing; Agile & BDD/TDD: Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps principles, including practical experience with TDD/BDD practices and tools like Cucumber or Gherkin; Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience testing solutions deployed in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and knowledge of how containerisation (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code impact testing; Environment & Data Management: Ability to assist in building and maintaining test environments and implementing robust test data management approaches; Collaboration & Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Criteria Performance Testing Tools: Familiarity with performance and load testing tools such as Grafana K6, Gatling, or JMeter; Agile Delivery Contribution: Experience working within Agile Scrum teams, contributing to sprint ceremonies (stand-ups, retrospectives) and ensuring high-quality test coverage; Risk-Based Prioritisation: Understanding of risk-based testing methodologies to help prioritise testing tasks in fast-paced delivery environments; Accessibility & Security Standards: Knowledge of modern accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and basic security testing practices; Government Digital Standards: Familiarity with the GDS Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice for digital transformation; Data Compliance: Awareness of data protection requirements (e.g., GDPR) and compliance within highly regulated environments. Qualifications: While not mandatory, professional and industry standard certifications such as ISTQB (Foundation or Advanced level) are highly desirable.
Salary: £53,496 to £61,686, comprising a basic salary of £50,838 and a concessionary payment of £2,658. The exact salary offered within this range will depend on your skills and experience. An additional Skills Payment is available once your skills level is confirmed, £3,822 for Level 1 or £8,190 for Level 2. Flexible working: We offer a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, with flexible start and finish times to support a healthy work-life balance. While most of our work is carried out on-site due to its sensitive nature, occasional home working may be possible depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website . GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analy0se and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As an Associate Solutions Architect, you'll join a specialist team delivering technology solutions that underpin some of the UK's most critical national security work. Our work is unique and often cutting-edge, giving you the opportunity to develop deep expertise in an environment unlike any other. Guided by a Senior Solutions Architect, you'll help shape designs, produce architectural artefacts, and support the teams that bring solutions to life. You'll focus on understanding business needs and translating them into solutions, balancing technical constraints, delivery plans, risks and complexity. You'll create designs, documentation and models that align with our architectural standards and strategic direction. As requirements evolve, with the support of your line manager, you'll help answer questions, clarify designs, and adapt solutions to keep projects on track. Occasional travel to sites across the UK will allow you to work closely with colleagues across the organisation. You don't need a degree or specific qualifications to apply; we're interested in your experience and your motivation to support our mission. You'll need a foundational understanding of solution architecture and some experience contributing to the design and delivery of digital or technology solutions. Experience with at least one modern framework, such as TOGAF, NIST or ITIL, is valuable, typically gained through software engineering, infrastructure, or DevOps roles. Effective communication skills and a broad technical foundation will help you explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences, while confidence in influencing and negotiation will help you find solutions that work for everyone. You'll need to think critically and solve problems creatively, as the challenges you encounter here are genuinely unique and rewarding. Adaptability and effective time-management skills are also important, as priorities can shift depending on business needs. When you join us, you'll have a full induction to GCHQ so you can understand who we are and what we do. Once in your role, you'll receive formal and on-the-job training, along with all the support you need to thrive. We're committed to continuous professional development and to providing the space for you to grow, innovate and experiment. Typically, around 20% of your time is dedicated to developing yourself and supporting others. We know that development looks different for everyone, so we'll tailor our support to your learning style, whether that's through books, courses, conferences or stretch assignments. We'll cover the cost of professional qualifications and give you the time and support to achieve them. From day one, you'll have access to mentors and subject-matter experts, and we'll work with you to build a structured development plan aligned with your goals. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.
12/03/2026
Full time
Salary: £53,496 to £61,686, comprising a basic salary of £50,838 and a concessionary payment of £2,658. The exact salary offered within this range will depend on your skills and experience. An additional Skills Payment is available once your skills level is confirmed, £3,822 for Level 1 or £8,190 for Level 2. Flexible working: We offer a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, with flexible start and finish times to support a healthy work-life balance. While most of our work is carried out on-site due to its sensitive nature, occasional home working may be possible depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website . GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analy0se and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As an Associate Solutions Architect, you'll join a specialist team delivering technology solutions that underpin some of the UK's most critical national security work. Our work is unique and often cutting-edge, giving you the opportunity to develop deep expertise in an environment unlike any other. Guided by a Senior Solutions Architect, you'll help shape designs, produce architectural artefacts, and support the teams that bring solutions to life. You'll focus on understanding business needs and translating them into solutions, balancing technical constraints, delivery plans, risks and complexity. You'll create designs, documentation and models that align with our architectural standards and strategic direction. As requirements evolve, with the support of your line manager, you'll help answer questions, clarify designs, and adapt solutions to keep projects on track. Occasional travel to sites across the UK will allow you to work closely with colleagues across the organisation. You don't need a degree or specific qualifications to apply; we're interested in your experience and your motivation to support our mission. You'll need a foundational understanding of solution architecture and some experience contributing to the design and delivery of digital or technology solutions. Experience with at least one modern framework, such as TOGAF, NIST or ITIL, is valuable, typically gained through software engineering, infrastructure, or DevOps roles. Effective communication skills and a broad technical foundation will help you explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences, while confidence in influencing and negotiation will help you find solutions that work for everyone. You'll need to think critically and solve problems creatively, as the challenges you encounter here are genuinely unique and rewarding. Adaptability and effective time-management skills are also important, as priorities can shift depending on business needs. When you join us, you'll have a full induction to GCHQ so you can understand who we are and what we do. Once in your role, you'll receive formal and on-the-job training, along with all the support you need to thrive. We're committed to continuous professional development and to providing the space for you to grow, innovate and experiment. Typically, around 20% of your time is dedicated to developing yourself and supporting others. We know that development looks different for everyone, so we'll tailor our support to your learning style, whether that's through books, courses, conferences or stretch assignments. We'll cover the cost of professional qualifications and give you the time and support to achieve them. From day one, you'll have access to mentors and subject-matter experts, and we'll work with you to build a structured development plan aligned with your goals. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.
Description At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Penetration Tester who can bridge the gap between deep technical exploitation and real-world business risk. This isn't just about running scanners and handing over a PDF; it's about adversarial empathy, understanding how our systems and services work so you can show us how they may be compromised. While you will sit within the Information Security team, you won't be siloed; you will be "dropped in" to test across various business domains, working side-by-side with Infrastructure Engineers and Software Developers and in collaboration with all parts of the Information Security Team. Your approach is to move beyond finding 'bugs' to helping out teams build inherently resilient systems. As an early member of our internal Pentesting capability, you won't just follow a manual, you will help write it. A key aspect of this role involves: Collaborating with your peers to design a continuous testing framework that evolves with our tech stack. Sharing knowledge with the wider technical faculty to elevate our collective security posture. Additionally, we understand the importance of knowledge and expertise remaining current and you shall support the continued advancement of our penetration testing through research, design and implementation of new solutions, including automation. Responsibilities: End-to-End Assessments: Conducting penetration tests on our core banking platform, focusing on Cloud and Application Security. Code Review: Performing manual secure code reviews to identify logic flaws and security anti-patterns. Threat Modelling: Participate in sessions with different teams to identify design flaws before code is written. Risk Contextualisation: Contextualising technical vulnerabilities into "Real-World Risk" scenarios to demonstrate business impact to non-technical executives and within Engine's risk management framework. Cloud Security: Collaborating with Infrastructure teams to audit and secure cloud configurations. Autonomous Execution: Acting as an independent operator within the team, managing your own testing scope and timelines across different business domains. Remediation: Providing clear, actionable remediation advice that balances security requirements with engineering velocity. Strategic Reporting: Translate complex technical exploits into actionable business risk summaries for non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership. Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Technical Skills Ideally, we would like: Experience: 5+ years experience in penetration testing with a focus on cloud native infrastructure, web applications, APIs. Tooling: Expert-level proficiency with industry-standard tools and the ability to "go manual" when scanners fail. Cloud Native: Experience with Cloud Security, (AWS/GCP) specifically AWS/EKS. Code Fluency: Ability to conduct code reviews in multiple languages, primarily Java and Go. Mobile: Experience testing Mobile Applications (iOS and Android). Design Review: Proven experience in Threat Modelling. SDLC: You have a working understanding of how software is architected, built and deployed. Scripting: You have the ability to write your own scripts and tooling to aid in pentesting and improve efficiency. Golang, Python etc. Soft Skills Communication: Exceptional written and spoken communication skills: the ability to communicate complex technical issues to engineers and business risk to executives. Proactivity: A self-starting nature. You don't wait for a ticket to find a vulnerability. Got downtime? You're digging into codebases, closing off retesting items and generally getting it done. Independence: Ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative partner to the wider engineering team. Adaptability: Engine is evolving. You are able to evolve and develop as our requirements shift over time. Certifications: Relevant industry certifications (OSCP, OSWE, CCT-APP, CCT-INF etc.) or relevant demonstrable experience. Nice to have: Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience auditing Terraform or CloudFormation templates. DevSecOps: Familiarity with integrating security tooling (DAST/SAST) into CI/CD pipelines. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 45 minutes with our BISO 60 minutes technical interveiw with two of the team 45 minutes our CTO Benefits We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
12/03/2026
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Penetration Tester who can bridge the gap between deep technical exploitation and real-world business risk. This isn't just about running scanners and handing over a PDF; it's about adversarial empathy, understanding how our systems and services work so you can show us how they may be compromised. While you will sit within the Information Security team, you won't be siloed; you will be "dropped in" to test across various business domains, working side-by-side with Infrastructure Engineers and Software Developers and in collaboration with all parts of the Information Security Team. Your approach is to move beyond finding 'bugs' to helping out teams build inherently resilient systems. As an early member of our internal Pentesting capability, you won't just follow a manual, you will help write it. A key aspect of this role involves: Collaborating with your peers to design a continuous testing framework that evolves with our tech stack. Sharing knowledge with the wider technical faculty to elevate our collective security posture. Additionally, we understand the importance of knowledge and expertise remaining current and you shall support the continued advancement of our penetration testing through research, design and implementation of new solutions, including automation. Responsibilities: End-to-End Assessments: Conducting penetration tests on our core banking platform, focusing on Cloud and Application Security. Code Review: Performing manual secure code reviews to identify logic flaws and security anti-patterns. Threat Modelling: Participate in sessions with different teams to identify design flaws before code is written. Risk Contextualisation: Contextualising technical vulnerabilities into "Real-World Risk" scenarios to demonstrate business impact to non-technical executives and within Engine's risk management framework. Cloud Security: Collaborating with Infrastructure teams to audit and secure cloud configurations. Autonomous Execution: Acting as an independent operator within the team, managing your own testing scope and timelines across different business domains. Remediation: Providing clear, actionable remediation advice that balances security requirements with engineering velocity. Strategic Reporting: Translate complex technical exploits into actionable business risk summaries for non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership. Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Technical Skills Ideally, we would like: Experience: 5+ years experience in penetration testing with a focus on cloud native infrastructure, web applications, APIs. Tooling: Expert-level proficiency with industry-standard tools and the ability to "go manual" when scanners fail. Cloud Native: Experience with Cloud Security, (AWS/GCP) specifically AWS/EKS. Code Fluency: Ability to conduct code reviews in multiple languages, primarily Java and Go. Mobile: Experience testing Mobile Applications (iOS and Android). Design Review: Proven experience in Threat Modelling. SDLC: You have a working understanding of how software is architected, built and deployed. Scripting: You have the ability to write your own scripts and tooling to aid in pentesting and improve efficiency. Golang, Python etc. Soft Skills Communication: Exceptional written and spoken communication skills: the ability to communicate complex technical issues to engineers and business risk to executives. Proactivity: A self-starting nature. You don't wait for a ticket to find a vulnerability. Got downtime? You're digging into codebases, closing off retesting items and generally getting it done. Independence: Ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative partner to the wider engineering team. Adaptability: Engine is evolving. You are able to evolve and develop as our requirements shift over time. Certifications: Relevant industry certifications (OSCP, OSWE, CCT-APP, CCT-INF etc.) or relevant demonstrable experience. Nice to have: Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience auditing Terraform or CloudFormation templates. DevSecOps: Familiarity with integrating security tooling (DAST/SAST) into CI/CD pipelines. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 45 minutes with our BISO 60 minutes technical interveiw with two of the team 45 minutes our CTO Benefits We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Contract Devops Engineer (Information Technology) Location: London Contract Type: Temporary Start Date: Start date - 01-04-2026 End date - 01-10-2026 Onsite Requirement: 40% onsite (Hybrid) Clearance: The role will need to be SC cleared please . It's a hybrid working model we have, so a minimum of 40% of a month is done in office. They can be based at either our Threadneedle or Leeds office. Positions: 1 Day Rate : £400 per day (inside IR35) Job Description - The Senior DevOps engineer, reporting to a Team Leader, will be accountable for a range of activities undertaken on-premise, including: Supporting, maintaining and developing changes to the Bank's solution Provide coaching and mentoring to colleagues in applying best practice to their work. Gives guidance to solution designers with regard to product roadmaps and end-to-end architecture of the Domain. Informs skills and knowledge needed across the domain and works with team leaders to develop the domain wide training plan so the right skills are available to deliver new services. Supporting and maintaining the tool chain and wider technical estate, Using best practice in Continuous Improvement/Continuous Development, Managing Environments - safe promotion of code from pre-production to live including day to day procedures and recovery procedures when required, Model Agile behaviours in day-to-day activities and promoting Agile best practice. Working closely with cross-functional teams ensuring teams understand the deployment process, have access to the necessary tools, and is aligned toward the same goals. Development and maintenance of technology roadmaps and ensuring the sequence of change for the estate is kept refreshed with the roadmaps. Provide in and out of hours support to the 24/7 production environment, resolving issues as they arise. This includes start of day and end of day working patterns. Minimum Criteria: Experience with production support, providing support OOH via an on call rota, and OOH release support Strong experience with on prem Kubernetes/OpenShift deployments Hands on contribution to DevOps tooling upgrades, issue resolution, and roadmap driven improvements Linux systems administration experience in high availability production environments Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, integrated with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) Automation first mindset across build, deployment, CI/CD, and release processes Familiar with Observability functions, designing and operating end to end logging, metrics, tracing, dashboards, and alerting systems using ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana. Incident management leadership - owning major incident response, prioritisation, Real Time coordination, stakeholder communication, and supporting post incident reviews and reliability improvements. Thorough understanding of Agile and modern DevOps practices, able to coordinate colleagues and organise priorities, to deliver collaboratively alongside other teams Essential Criteria Leadership qualities including experience in mentoring, technical guidance and training, stakeholder collaboration, strategic planning. Security-first mindset with experience in secure systems and processes. Operational discipline and governance standards (Maintaining documentation, adhering to and delivering against SLAs, environment management, best practice approach to change delivery). Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Desirable Criteria: Broad experience with financial, accounting or payments systems, products and services supporting the payment services in the financial industry. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software or Electronic Engineering or other related discipline. Relevant industry qualifications for example from Oracle, Redhat, Microsoft, Kafka
12/03/2026
Contractor
Contract Devops Engineer (Information Technology) Location: London Contract Type: Temporary Start Date: Start date - 01-04-2026 End date - 01-10-2026 Onsite Requirement: 40% onsite (Hybrid) Clearance: The role will need to be SC cleared please . It's a hybrid working model we have, so a minimum of 40% of a month is done in office. They can be based at either our Threadneedle or Leeds office. Positions: 1 Day Rate : £400 per day (inside IR35) Job Description - The Senior DevOps engineer, reporting to a Team Leader, will be accountable for a range of activities undertaken on-premise, including: Supporting, maintaining and developing changes to the Bank's solution Provide coaching and mentoring to colleagues in applying best practice to their work. Gives guidance to solution designers with regard to product roadmaps and end-to-end architecture of the Domain. Informs skills and knowledge needed across the domain and works with team leaders to develop the domain wide training plan so the right skills are available to deliver new services. Supporting and maintaining the tool chain and wider technical estate, Using best practice in Continuous Improvement/Continuous Development, Managing Environments - safe promotion of code from pre-production to live including day to day procedures and recovery procedures when required, Model Agile behaviours in day-to-day activities and promoting Agile best practice. Working closely with cross-functional teams ensuring teams understand the deployment process, have access to the necessary tools, and is aligned toward the same goals. Development and maintenance of technology roadmaps and ensuring the sequence of change for the estate is kept refreshed with the roadmaps. Provide in and out of hours support to the 24/7 production environment, resolving issues as they arise. This includes start of day and end of day working patterns. Minimum Criteria: Experience with production support, providing support OOH via an on call rota, and OOH release support Strong experience with on prem Kubernetes/OpenShift deployments Hands on contribution to DevOps tooling upgrades, issue resolution, and roadmap driven improvements Linux systems administration experience in high availability production environments Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, integrated with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) Automation first mindset across build, deployment, CI/CD, and release processes Familiar with Observability functions, designing and operating end to end logging, metrics, tracing, dashboards, and alerting systems using ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana. Incident management leadership - owning major incident response, prioritisation, Real Time coordination, stakeholder communication, and supporting post incident reviews and reliability improvements. Thorough understanding of Agile and modern DevOps practices, able to coordinate colleagues and organise priorities, to deliver collaboratively alongside other teams Essential Criteria Leadership qualities including experience in mentoring, technical guidance and training, stakeholder collaboration, strategic planning. Security-first mindset with experience in secure systems and processes. Operational discipline and governance standards (Maintaining documentation, adhering to and delivering against SLAs, environment management, best practice approach to change delivery). Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Desirable Criteria: Broad experience with financial, accounting or payments systems, products and services supporting the payment services in the financial industry. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software or Electronic Engineering or other related discipline. Relevant industry qualifications for example from Oracle, Redhat, Microsoft, Kafka
Data Engineer (Python SQL AWS) Remote UK to £50k Would you like to work on complex and interesting AI based systems with a team of tech entrepreneurs? You could be joining a growing start-up that is utilising Machine Learning and AI technology to revolutionise fish farming, improving fish health and growth; their carbon neutral technology is already making a difference in Scotland, Chile, Canada, Australia, Spain and Norway and the company has ambitious growth plans. As a Data Engineer you will design, build and implement robust data pipelines that transform raw IoT sensor data into actionable insights for fish farmers worldwide. You'll work on scalable data infrastructure, from ingesting real-time sensor streams to building analytics ready datasets, enabling data driven decision making and improving operational efficiency across the global farm network. This role offers exciting challenges involving high-volume data processing, data quality management and supporting AI/ML workflows. There are excellent career progression opportunities as the company continues to scale; you'll be an integral part of a small, distributed team. Location / WFH: You can work from home remotely from anywhere in the UK, there is also flexibility to work abroad for periods throughout the year and flexible start and finish times. There are two company "kick-off" meetings per year at great destinations for a week at a time. About you: You have experience of building and maintaining data pipelines in production environments You have Python and SQL skills coding skills including PostgreSQL, MySQL and NoSQL databases Ideally you will have experience with some of the following technology that is also in the tech stack: data pipeline orchestration tools (e.g. Airflow, Prefect, Dagster), cloud data platforms (e.g. AWS, S3, Glue, Athena, Redshift, Kinesis), data warehouse concepts and dimensional modelling, data streaming tools (e.g. Kafka, Kinesis) You're collaborative with great communication skills What's in it for you: Salary to £50k Remote working (including abroad) Paid for training and certifications Home office budget Bi-annual company kick-offs Pension Apply now to find out more about this Data Engineer (Python SQL AWS) remote opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
12/03/2026
Full time
Data Engineer (Python SQL AWS) Remote UK to £50k Would you like to work on complex and interesting AI based systems with a team of tech entrepreneurs? You could be joining a growing start-up that is utilising Machine Learning and AI technology to revolutionise fish farming, improving fish health and growth; their carbon neutral technology is already making a difference in Scotland, Chile, Canada, Australia, Spain and Norway and the company has ambitious growth plans. As a Data Engineer you will design, build and implement robust data pipelines that transform raw IoT sensor data into actionable insights for fish farmers worldwide. You'll work on scalable data infrastructure, from ingesting real-time sensor streams to building analytics ready datasets, enabling data driven decision making and improving operational efficiency across the global farm network. This role offers exciting challenges involving high-volume data processing, data quality management and supporting AI/ML workflows. There are excellent career progression opportunities as the company continues to scale; you'll be an integral part of a small, distributed team. Location / WFH: You can work from home remotely from anywhere in the UK, there is also flexibility to work abroad for periods throughout the year and flexible start and finish times. There are two company "kick-off" meetings per year at great destinations for a week at a time. About you: You have experience of building and maintaining data pipelines in production environments You have Python and SQL skills coding skills including PostgreSQL, MySQL and NoSQL databases Ideally you will have experience with some of the following technology that is also in the tech stack: data pipeline orchestration tools (e.g. Airflow, Prefect, Dagster), cloud data platforms (e.g. AWS, S3, Glue, Athena, Redshift, Kinesis), data warehouse concepts and dimensional modelling, data streaming tools (e.g. Kafka, Kinesis) You're collaborative with great communication skills What's in it for you: Salary to £50k Remote working (including abroad) Paid for training and certifications Home office budget Bi-annual company kick-offs Pension Apply now to find out more about this Data Engineer (Python SQL AWS) remote opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
About the role The Quality Assurance Engineer plays a central role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software across our engineering squads. This role encompasses both manual and automated testing, covering functional, integration, regression, performance, and AI-driven behaviours as we adopt intelligent agent systems and features. Working closely with the team, you will design robust test strategies, develop automated test suites, perform exploratory testing, and ensure that quality gates are built into every stage of the delivery lifecycle. You will be instrumental in shaping how we test modern cloud-native, AI-enhanced services and ensure that testing practices scale as the platform grows. Why this role matters: The QA Engineer is essential to ensuring that the organisation delivers high-quality, secure, and trustworthy software as we scale across multiple autonomous squads. With AI-first engineering and agent-based workflows becoming core to our solutions, this role ensures that all features AI-driven or traditional are thoroughly validated, safe, reliable, and ready for production. You will help shape the future of quality engineering in an AI-enabled organisation. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in Manchester. Core responsibilities: Test Planning & Quality Strategy Define and execute comprehensive test plans covering manual, automated, functional, and non-functional testing. Ensure testing covers requirements, acceptance criteria, security considerations, and architectural guidance. Contribute to story refinement by identifying test scenarios, edge cases, and risks early. Be an advocate for quality engineering best practices within the squad. Manual Testing & Exploratory Analysis Conduct manual functional testing across web, API, microservices, and agent-based features. Perform exploratory testing to uncover defects related to logic, user flows, AI responses, or edge cases. Document and reproduce defects clearly, collaborating closely with engineers on resolutions. Automated Testing Development Design, build, and maintain automated test suites for regression, integration, performance and end-to-end testing. Develop test scripts using modern automation frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Postman/Newman, or API automation tools). Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines in partnership with SRE and engineers. Implement automated validations for AI components, such as output consistency checks, guardrail tests, or behavioural evaluation patterns. Quality Engineering & Shift-Left Practices Work closely with engineers to embed quality and testing considerations early in the SSDLC. Participate in code reviews where applicable (e.g. test code, coverage considerations). Ensure compliance with secure-by-design and SSDLC testing practices. Develop and maintain clear documentation for testing strategies, test cases, and automation frameworks. Test Data, Environments & Tooling Manage test data creation, anonymisation, and maintenance for manual and automated testing. Validate deployments in test and staging environments before production releases. Support observability-driven debugging by analysing logs, metrics, traces, and AI evaluation outputs. Contribute to ongoing improvements in testing tooling, frameworks, and automation pipelines. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work with Product Owners to clarify acceptance criteria and ensure appropriate testing depth. Collaborate with the Scrum Master to ensure testing is integrated into sprints effectively. Communicate quality risks, defect trends, and readiness assessments to stakeholders. Identify opportunities to improve QA processes, automation coverage, and AI testing methods. Share opportunities for the squad to improve its approach to iterative product quality. Skills & experience Essential: Practical experience in both manual and automated testing of modern web or cloud-native systems. Strong understanding of software testing methods: functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and performance testing. Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, REST API automation tools). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into deployment workflows. Experience testing APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. Awareness of secure coding, security testing basics, and data privacy considerations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work effectively within Agile squads and cross-functional environments. Desirable: Exposure to AI testing methods (e.g., validating LLM outputs, RAG consistency, AI behaviour evaluation). Experience using AI-powered QA tools or test-generation frameworks. Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and containerised applications. Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g. JMeter, k6, Locust). Understanding of contract testing (e.g., Pact). Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Grafana, OpenTelemetry). Benefits & culture Part of the Zellis Group, Moorepay is a team of over 500 friendly professionals across four offices in Swinton (Manchester), Sheffield, Birmingham and Kochi (India). We're passionate about making Moorepay a fantastic place to work for every single one of our colleagues. The average length of service at Moorepay is 12 years, which speaks for itself! To help make Moorepay such a great place to work, we focus on three things in our company culture: mental health support, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and equal opportunities and inclusion for all. Here's what you'll gain if you join our team: A career packed with opportunity, in a stable and growing company. A comprehensive programme of learning and development. Competitive base salary. 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy more. You'll even get your birthday off as well! Private medical insurance. Life assurance 4x salary. Enhanced pension with up to 8.5% employer contributions. A huge range of additional flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing, lifestyle & leisure.
12/03/2026
Full time
About the role The Quality Assurance Engineer plays a central role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software across our engineering squads. This role encompasses both manual and automated testing, covering functional, integration, regression, performance, and AI-driven behaviours as we adopt intelligent agent systems and features. Working closely with the team, you will design robust test strategies, develop automated test suites, perform exploratory testing, and ensure that quality gates are built into every stage of the delivery lifecycle. You will be instrumental in shaping how we test modern cloud-native, AI-enhanced services and ensure that testing practices scale as the platform grows. Why this role matters: The QA Engineer is essential to ensuring that the organisation delivers high-quality, secure, and trustworthy software as we scale across multiple autonomous squads. With AI-first engineering and agent-based workflows becoming core to our solutions, this role ensures that all features AI-driven or traditional are thoroughly validated, safe, reliable, and ready for production. You will help shape the future of quality engineering in an AI-enabled organisation. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in Manchester. Core responsibilities: Test Planning & Quality Strategy Define and execute comprehensive test plans covering manual, automated, functional, and non-functional testing. Ensure testing covers requirements, acceptance criteria, security considerations, and architectural guidance. Contribute to story refinement by identifying test scenarios, edge cases, and risks early. Be an advocate for quality engineering best practices within the squad. Manual Testing & Exploratory Analysis Conduct manual functional testing across web, API, microservices, and agent-based features. Perform exploratory testing to uncover defects related to logic, user flows, AI responses, or edge cases. Document and reproduce defects clearly, collaborating closely with engineers on resolutions. Automated Testing Development Design, build, and maintain automated test suites for regression, integration, performance and end-to-end testing. Develop test scripts using modern automation frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Postman/Newman, or API automation tools). Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines in partnership with SRE and engineers. Implement automated validations for AI components, such as output consistency checks, guardrail tests, or behavioural evaluation patterns. Quality Engineering & Shift-Left Practices Work closely with engineers to embed quality and testing considerations early in the SSDLC. Participate in code reviews where applicable (e.g. test code, coverage considerations). Ensure compliance with secure-by-design and SSDLC testing practices. Develop and maintain clear documentation for testing strategies, test cases, and automation frameworks. Test Data, Environments & Tooling Manage test data creation, anonymisation, and maintenance for manual and automated testing. Validate deployments in test and staging environments before production releases. Support observability-driven debugging by analysing logs, metrics, traces, and AI evaluation outputs. Contribute to ongoing improvements in testing tooling, frameworks, and automation pipelines. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work with Product Owners to clarify acceptance criteria and ensure appropriate testing depth. Collaborate with the Scrum Master to ensure testing is integrated into sprints effectively. Communicate quality risks, defect trends, and readiness assessments to stakeholders. Identify opportunities to improve QA processes, automation coverage, and AI testing methods. Share opportunities for the squad to improve its approach to iterative product quality. Skills & experience Essential: Practical experience in both manual and automated testing of modern web or cloud-native systems. Strong understanding of software testing methods: functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and performance testing. Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, REST API automation tools). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into deployment workflows. Experience testing APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. Awareness of secure coding, security testing basics, and data privacy considerations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work effectively within Agile squads and cross-functional environments. Desirable: Exposure to AI testing methods (e.g., validating LLM outputs, RAG consistency, AI behaviour evaluation). Experience using AI-powered QA tools or test-generation frameworks. Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and containerised applications. Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g. JMeter, k6, Locust). Understanding of contract testing (e.g., Pact). Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Grafana, OpenTelemetry). Benefits & culture Part of the Zellis Group, Moorepay is a team of over 500 friendly professionals across four offices in Swinton (Manchester), Sheffield, Birmingham and Kochi (India). We're passionate about making Moorepay a fantastic place to work for every single one of our colleagues. The average length of service at Moorepay is 12 years, which speaks for itself! To help make Moorepay such a great place to work, we focus on three things in our company culture: mental health support, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and equal opportunities and inclusion for all. Here's what you'll gain if you join our team: A career packed with opportunity, in a stable and growing company. A comprehensive programme of learning and development. Competitive base salary. 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy more. You'll even get your birthday off as well! Private medical insurance. Life assurance 4x salary. Enhanced pension with up to 8.5% employer contributions. A huge range of additional flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing, lifestyle & leisure.
Electronics Tester - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Portsmouth - 9 months+/RATE: £254 per day inside IR35 (Test, Tester, Testing, Test Engineer, Test Specialist, Test Analyst, Test Consultant) One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an Electronics Tester. Please find some details below: Clearance required: SC cleared - UK Sole National Portsmouth office 5 days a week and involves working in rotational shifts (6:00 AM-2:00 PM/2:00 PM-10:00 PM) IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only Job Description: ? Install test equipment and perform test on systems/subsystems to ensure their behaviour are according to the specifications. ? Perform trouble-shooting and first level Quality inspection ? Specimen to be tested, test procedures, test facilities and when needed, calibrated sensors and installation procedures. ? Test completion and associated documentation (test report delivery, anomalies reports ). In this role you will play a key role in: test facilities preparation, sensors calibration, testing documentation and report preparation first level quality inspection of specimen undergoing test initial troubleshooting in case of faults identified Your profile Aolid understanding of latest system testing methodologies. Proficiency in using testing tools (Rf simulator, Spectrum Analyser). Ability to organise own activities to match project timeline and track bug to closure Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
12/03/2026
Contractor
Electronics Tester - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Portsmouth - 9 months+/RATE: £254 per day inside IR35 (Test, Tester, Testing, Test Engineer, Test Specialist, Test Analyst, Test Consultant) One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an Electronics Tester. Please find some details below: Clearance required: SC cleared - UK Sole National Portsmouth office 5 days a week and involves working in rotational shifts (6:00 AM-2:00 PM/2:00 PM-10:00 PM) IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only Job Description: ? Install test equipment and perform test on systems/subsystems to ensure their behaviour are according to the specifications. ? Perform trouble-shooting and first level Quality inspection ? Specimen to be tested, test procedures, test facilities and when needed, calibrated sensors and installation procedures. ? Test completion and associated documentation (test report delivery, anomalies reports ). In this role you will play a key role in: test facilities preparation, sensors calibration, testing documentation and report preparation first level quality inspection of specimen undergoing test initial troubleshooting in case of faults identified Your profile Aolid understanding of latest system testing methodologies. Proficiency in using testing tools (Rf simulator, Spectrum Analyser). Ability to organise own activities to match project timeline and track bug to closure Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
Salary: £53,496 to £61,686, comprising a basic salary of £50,838 and a concessionary payment of £2,658. The exact salary offered within this range will depend on your skills and experience. An additional Skills Payment is available once your skills level is confirmed, £3,822 for Level 1 or £8,190 for Level 2. Flexible working: We offer a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, with flexible start and finish times to support a healthy work-life balance. While most of our work is carried out on-site due to its sensitive nature, occasional home working may be possible depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website . GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analy0se and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As an Associate Solutions Architect, you ll join a specialist team delivering technology solutions that underpin some of the UK s most critical national security work. Our work is unique and often cutting-edge, giving you the opportunity to develop deep expertise in an environment unlike any other. Guided by a Senior Solutions Architect, you ll help shape designs, produce architectural artefacts, and support the teams that bring solutions to life. You ll focus on understanding business needs and translating them into solutions, balancing technical constraints, delivery plans, risks and complexity. You'll create designs, documentation and models that align with our architectural standards and strategic direction. As requirements evolve, with the support of your line manager, you'll help answer questions, clarify designs, and adapt solutions to keep projects on track. Occasional travel to sites across the UK will allow you to work closely with colleagues across the organisation. You don't need a degree or specific qualifications to apply; we're interested in your experience and your motivation to support our mission. You'll need a foundational understanding of solution architecture and some experience contributing to the design and delivery of digital or technology solutions. Experience with at least one modern framework, such as TOGAF, NIST or ITIL, is valuable, typically gained through software engineering, infrastructure, or DevOps roles. Effective communication skills and a broad technical foundation will help you explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences, while confidence in influencing and negotiation will help you find solutions that work for everyone. You ll need to think critically and solve problems creatively, as the challenges you encounter here are genuinely unique and rewarding. Adaptability and effective time-management skills are also important, as priorities can shift depending on business needs. When you join us, you ll have a full induction to GCHQ so you can understand who we are and what we do. Once in your role, you ll receive formal and on-the-job training, along with all the support you need to thrive. We re committed to continuous professional development and to providing the space for you to grow, innovate and experiment. Typically, around 20% of your time is dedicated to developing yourself and supporting others. We know that development looks different for everyone, so we ll tailor our support to your learning style, whether that s through books, courses, conferences or stretch assignments. We ll cover the cost of professional qualifications and give you the time and support to achieve them. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject-matter experts, and we ll work with you to build a structured development plan aligned with your goals. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.
12/03/2026
Full time
Salary: £53,496 to £61,686, comprising a basic salary of £50,838 and a concessionary payment of £2,658. The exact salary offered within this range will depend on your skills and experience. An additional Skills Payment is available once your skills level is confirmed, £3,822 for Level 1 or £8,190 for Level 2. Flexible working: We offer a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, with flexible start and finish times to support a healthy work-life balance. While most of our work is carried out on-site due to its sensitive nature, occasional home working may be possible depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website . GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analy0se and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As an Associate Solutions Architect, you ll join a specialist team delivering technology solutions that underpin some of the UK s most critical national security work. Our work is unique and often cutting-edge, giving you the opportunity to develop deep expertise in an environment unlike any other. Guided by a Senior Solutions Architect, you ll help shape designs, produce architectural artefacts, and support the teams that bring solutions to life. You ll focus on understanding business needs and translating them into solutions, balancing technical constraints, delivery plans, risks and complexity. You'll create designs, documentation and models that align with our architectural standards and strategic direction. As requirements evolve, with the support of your line manager, you'll help answer questions, clarify designs, and adapt solutions to keep projects on track. Occasional travel to sites across the UK will allow you to work closely with colleagues across the organisation. You don't need a degree or specific qualifications to apply; we're interested in your experience and your motivation to support our mission. You'll need a foundational understanding of solution architecture and some experience contributing to the design and delivery of digital or technology solutions. Experience with at least one modern framework, such as TOGAF, NIST or ITIL, is valuable, typically gained through software engineering, infrastructure, or DevOps roles. Effective communication skills and a broad technical foundation will help you explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences, while confidence in influencing and negotiation will help you find solutions that work for everyone. You ll need to think critically and solve problems creatively, as the challenges you encounter here are genuinely unique and rewarding. Adaptability and effective time-management skills are also important, as priorities can shift depending on business needs. When you join us, you ll have a full induction to GCHQ so you can understand who we are and what we do. Once in your role, you ll receive formal and on-the-job training, along with all the support you need to thrive. We re committed to continuous professional development and to providing the space for you to grow, innovate and experiment. Typically, around 20% of your time is dedicated to developing yourself and supporting others. We know that development looks different for everyone, so we ll tailor our support to your learning style, whether that s through books, courses, conferences or stretch assignments. We ll cover the cost of professional qualifications and give you the time and support to achieve them. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject-matter experts, and we ll work with you to build a structured development plan aligned with your goals. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.
The Role We're supporting an exciting organisation based in the Northeast who are recruiting for a QA Manager to lead their automation-focused testing function and oversee a team of 10+ junior and mid-level testers. This role sits at the heart of their engineering capability, ensuring their products are delivered quickly, reliably and to a consistently high standard. You'll set the direction for how testing is approached, Embedded and automated across multiple product teams. The Opportunity This is a great chance to shape a modern QA function within a business that invests heavily in technology and innovation. You'll lead the QA strategy, influence tooling and frameworks and the responsible use of AI while helping testers progress in their careers. You will also be responsible for improving QA processes, develop automation practices, improve release quality and drive efficiencies across the entire life cycle. The team works in a hybrid model, with 1-2 days onsite in the North East. Key Responsibilities Lead, support and develop a QA team of junior and mid-level testers. Strengthen and expand automation coverage using tools such as Cypress and SpecFlow . Drive best practice across CI/CD, pipelines and quality gates. Shape how testing is planned, Embedded and delivered across Agile product squads. Oversee test planning, execution, reporting and continuous improvement. Collaborate with Product and Engineering to ensure requirements are clear, testable and aligned with business goals. Lead RCA efforts to prevent recurring defects. Promote a proactive, shift-left approach where quality is owned throughout the development life cycle. Identify opportunities to improve processes, tooling, efficiency and overall quality standards. If this role sounds like a good fit, Apply now!
12/03/2026
Full time
The Role We're supporting an exciting organisation based in the Northeast who are recruiting for a QA Manager to lead their automation-focused testing function and oversee a team of 10+ junior and mid-level testers. This role sits at the heart of their engineering capability, ensuring their products are delivered quickly, reliably and to a consistently high standard. You'll set the direction for how testing is approached, Embedded and automated across multiple product teams. The Opportunity This is a great chance to shape a modern QA function within a business that invests heavily in technology and innovation. You'll lead the QA strategy, influence tooling and frameworks and the responsible use of AI while helping testers progress in their careers. You will also be responsible for improving QA processes, develop automation practices, improve release quality and drive efficiencies across the entire life cycle. The team works in a hybrid model, with 1-2 days onsite in the North East. Key Responsibilities Lead, support and develop a QA team of junior and mid-level testers. Strengthen and expand automation coverage using tools such as Cypress and SpecFlow . Drive best practice across CI/CD, pipelines and quality gates. Shape how testing is planned, Embedded and delivered across Agile product squads. Oversee test planning, execution, reporting and continuous improvement. Collaborate with Product and Engineering to ensure requirements are clear, testable and aligned with business goals. Lead RCA efforts to prevent recurring defects. Promote a proactive, shift-left approach where quality is owned throughout the development life cycle. Identify opportunities to improve processes, tooling, efficiency and overall quality standards. If this role sounds like a good fit, Apply now!
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, Sheffield
Role Title: Storage Senior SAN SME Location: Sheffield/hybrid (2 - 3 days per week on site) Duration: 8 months+ Rate: 540 per day inside ir35 I am looking for a Storage SME to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for storage architecture and operations within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project within the banking sector. Key Responsibilities: Define storage architecture strategy for OpenShift clusters and workloads, incorporating Pure Storage best practices. Advise on storage provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Pure Storage arrays. Serve as the go-to expert for storage-related issues and escalations, including Pure Storage integration. Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers and OpenShift Architects to integrate Pure Storage solutions with compute and networking layers. Ensure compatibility with containerized workloads and persistent storage requirements. Conduct performance assessments and recommend improvements for Pure Storage systems. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience in enterprise storage technologies with a strong focus on Pure Storage arrays. Deep knowledge of storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, Fibre Channel) and SAN/NAS architectures. Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container storage interfaces (CSI). Expertise in backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for Pure Storage environments. If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.
12/03/2026
Contractor
Role Title: Storage Senior SAN SME Location: Sheffield/hybrid (2 - 3 days per week on site) Duration: 8 months+ Rate: 540 per day inside ir35 I am looking for a Storage SME to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for storage architecture and operations within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project within the banking sector. Key Responsibilities: Define storage architecture strategy for OpenShift clusters and workloads, incorporating Pure Storage best practices. Advise on storage provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Pure Storage arrays. Serve as the go-to expert for storage-related issues and escalations, including Pure Storage integration. Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers and OpenShift Architects to integrate Pure Storage solutions with compute and networking layers. Ensure compatibility with containerized workloads and persistent storage requirements. Conduct performance assessments and recommend improvements for Pure Storage systems. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience in enterprise storage technologies with a strong focus on Pure Storage arrays. Deep knowledge of storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, Fibre Channel) and SAN/NAS architectures. Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container storage interfaces (CSI). Expertise in backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for Pure Storage environments. If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.
Role Title: Storage Senior SAN SME Location: Sheffield/hybrid (2 - 3 days per week on site) Duration: 8 months+ Rate: £540 per day inside ir35 I am looking for a Storage SME to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for storage architecture and operations within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project within the banking sector. Key Responsibilities: Define storage architecture strategy for OpenShift clusters and workloads, incorporating Pure Storage best practices. Advise on storage provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Pure Storage arrays. Serve as the go-to expert for storage-related issues and escalations, including Pure Storage integration. Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers and OpenShift Architects to integrate Pure Storage solutions with compute and networking layers. Ensure compatibility with containerized workloads and persistent storage requirements. Conduct performance assessments and recommend improvements for Pure Storage systems. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience in enterprise storage technologies with a strong focus on Pure Storage arrays. Deep knowledge of storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, Fibre Channel) and SAN/NAS architectures. Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container storage interfaces (CSI). Expertise in backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for Pure Storage environments. If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.
11/03/2026
Contractor
Role Title: Storage Senior SAN SME Location: Sheffield/hybrid (2 - 3 days per week on site) Duration: 8 months+ Rate: £540 per day inside ir35 I am looking for a Storage SME to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for storage architecture and operations within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project within the banking sector. Key Responsibilities: Define storage architecture strategy for OpenShift clusters and workloads, incorporating Pure Storage best practices. Advise on storage provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Pure Storage arrays. Serve as the go-to expert for storage-related issues and escalations, including Pure Storage integration. Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers and OpenShift Architects to integrate Pure Storage solutions with compute and networking layers. Ensure compatibility with containerized workloads and persistent storage requirements. Conduct performance assessments and recommend improvements for Pure Storage systems. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience in enterprise storage technologies with a strong focus on Pure Storage arrays. Deep knowledge of storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, Fibre Channel) and SAN/NAS architectures. Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container storage interfaces (CSI). Expertise in backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for Pure Storage environments. If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.
Electrical Installation & Test Engineer Location Tewkesbury Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shift : Monday - Friday, 13:45 - 21:45 Permanent Salary 38,785.50 Benefits: Competitive salary with opportunities for progression 22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance, increasing with service Refer-a-friend scheme (up to 500) Cycle to Work scheme Discounted company products Aviva pension scheme (4% employee / 4.5% employer contributions) Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health Work as part of a supportive and skilled Engineering team About The Role Working as part of our Engineering Department, you will support the smooth operation of our production and distribution facilities through electrical maintenance, installation, and fault finding. The role involves working with a wide range of machinery and automated systems, requiring strong diagnostic skills and a proactive approach. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance across the Tewkesbury production and distribution site Respond to breakdowns and provide reactive maintenance support Fault find, repair, and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment Carry out electrical installation work including single and three phase systems Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, inspection protocols, and testing requirements Assist with electrical improvement and installation projects across site Conduct scheduled inspections, lubrication, and maintenance of machinery Perform annual emergency lighting and electrical distribution testing Work closely with the Engineering Manager to adapt maintenance schedules as required Follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures What We're Looking For Qualified Electrical Engineer with strong electrical bias City & Guilds 2391-51 - Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Amendment 2) Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations Strong electrical fault finding and diagnostic skills Experience working with automated or high-speed machinery Ideally experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities Committed to delivering high standards of workmanship and safety Please apply with your CV in the first instance. Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
11/03/2026
Full time
Electrical Installation & Test Engineer Location Tewkesbury Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shift : Monday - Friday, 13:45 - 21:45 Permanent Salary 38,785.50 Benefits: Competitive salary with opportunities for progression 22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance, increasing with service Refer-a-friend scheme (up to 500) Cycle to Work scheme Discounted company products Aviva pension scheme (4% employee / 4.5% employer contributions) Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health Work as part of a supportive and skilled Engineering team About The Role Working as part of our Engineering Department, you will support the smooth operation of our production and distribution facilities through electrical maintenance, installation, and fault finding. The role involves working with a wide range of machinery and automated systems, requiring strong diagnostic skills and a proactive approach. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance across the Tewkesbury production and distribution site Respond to breakdowns and provide reactive maintenance support Fault find, repair, and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment Carry out electrical installation work including single and three phase systems Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, inspection protocols, and testing requirements Assist with electrical improvement and installation projects across site Conduct scheduled inspections, lubrication, and maintenance of machinery Perform annual emergency lighting and electrical distribution testing Work closely with the Engineering Manager to adapt maintenance schedules as required Follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures What We're Looking For Qualified Electrical Engineer with strong electrical bias City & Guilds 2391-51 - Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Amendment 2) Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations Strong electrical fault finding and diagnostic skills Experience working with automated or high-speed machinery Ideally experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities Committed to delivering high standards of workmanship and safety Please apply with your CV in the first instance. Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Automation Engineer Bolton, UK Days £52,000 + Bonus Join a world-class automotive supplier at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, delivering innovative components and systems to major OEMs worldwide. We are seeking a talented and experienced Automation Engineer to drive the next phase of our production excellence in our Bolton facility. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your strong background in PLC programming, process automation, and production engineering to design, implement, and continuously enhance automated systems that boost efficiency, quality, and output in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Responsibilities - Automation Engineer Design and implement automated processes to optimise production efficiency and throughput Analyse existing production processes to identify and apply the most effective automation technologies Diagnose and resolve faults in automated production processes and equipment swiftly and effectively Manage project budgets, spare parts, and associated expenses Partner with Production Engineering and Maintenance teams to implement automated processes and ensure smooth, stable handover to production operations Drive continuous development and improvement of production systems, processes, and machine performance Lead and support process improvements through structured improvement plans Propose and implement efficiency enhancements for machines and production processes Monitor performance and task Production Engineers with targeted improvements on the production line Plan optimal process flows and operator work methods to maximise output without compromising quality Set clear targets for project activities and rigorously track benefits and outcomes Experience & Qualifications - Automation Engineer Advanced PLC Programming and Fault-Finding expertise (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Keyence, etc.) ideally qualified to EAL / City & Guilds level or equivalent Proven track record in implementing and maintaining PLC systems and automated production processes in a manufacturing setting Solid knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems commonly used in production environments Strong logical approach to problem solving and root cause corrective action (RCCA) Familiarity with formal problem-solving methodologies (e.g., SGA, DMAIC, 7-step, PDCA, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram) Benefits - Automation Engineer Discretionary annual Bonus 7.5% up to 5.5% employer contribution EV Scheme: through salary sacrifice and free charging at site Medical Insurance Death in Service: 4 x annual salary For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on (phone number removed), or send a copy of your CV to (url removed) For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit (url removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Maintenance Engineer, PLC Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Shift Engineer, Shift Technician, Reliability Engineer or field service engineer Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
11/03/2026
Full time
Automation Engineer Bolton, UK Days £52,000 + Bonus Join a world-class automotive supplier at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, delivering innovative components and systems to major OEMs worldwide. We are seeking a talented and experienced Automation Engineer to drive the next phase of our production excellence in our Bolton facility. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your strong background in PLC programming, process automation, and production engineering to design, implement, and continuously enhance automated systems that boost efficiency, quality, and output in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Responsibilities - Automation Engineer Design and implement automated processes to optimise production efficiency and throughput Analyse existing production processes to identify and apply the most effective automation technologies Diagnose and resolve faults in automated production processes and equipment swiftly and effectively Manage project budgets, spare parts, and associated expenses Partner with Production Engineering and Maintenance teams to implement automated processes and ensure smooth, stable handover to production operations Drive continuous development and improvement of production systems, processes, and machine performance Lead and support process improvements through structured improvement plans Propose and implement efficiency enhancements for machines and production processes Monitor performance and task Production Engineers with targeted improvements on the production line Plan optimal process flows and operator work methods to maximise output without compromising quality Set clear targets for project activities and rigorously track benefits and outcomes Experience & Qualifications - Automation Engineer Advanced PLC Programming and Fault-Finding expertise (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Keyence, etc.) ideally qualified to EAL / City & Guilds level or equivalent Proven track record in implementing and maintaining PLC systems and automated production processes in a manufacturing setting Solid knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems commonly used in production environments Strong logical approach to problem solving and root cause corrective action (RCCA) Familiarity with formal problem-solving methodologies (e.g., SGA, DMAIC, 7-step, PDCA, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram) Benefits - Automation Engineer Discretionary annual Bonus 7.5% up to 5.5% employer contribution EV Scheme: through salary sacrifice and free charging at site Medical Insurance Death in Service: 4 x annual salary For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on (phone number removed), or send a copy of your CV to (url removed) For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit (url removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Maintenance Engineer, PLC Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Shift Engineer, Shift Technician, Reliability Engineer or field service engineer Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
OCP Ansible Engineering Lead (Open/Shift) - Sheffield and remote - 9 months+/RATE: £367 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a OCP Ansible Engineering Lead. For this role you will need to be onsite in Sheffield 3 days per week. Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Key Responsibilities: 1. Architecture Design: o Design the target architecture for Open/Shift, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions. o Define and implement best practices for Open/Shift cluster setup, including multi-zone and multi-region deployments. o Ensure the architecture supports high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. 2. Migration Design and Optimization: o Assess existing infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine migration readiness. o Develop detailed migration plans, including strategies for containerization, workload transfer, and data migration. o Implement migration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations. o Identify and mitigate risks associated with the migration process. 3. VMware and Pure Storage Integration design: o Design and implement Open/Shift solutions that integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments. o Leverage VMware tools (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX) to optimize Open/Shift deployments. o Configure and manage Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade) to provide high-performance, scalable storage for Open/Shift workloads. o Ensure compatibility and performance optimization between Open/Shift, VMware, and Pure Storage. 4. CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Workflows: o Design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for the Open/Shift environment. o Integrate DevOps workflows with Open/Shift-native tools and third-party solutions. o Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline application delivery. 5. Scalability and Security: o Ensure the architecture and migration plans are scalable to meet future growth and workload demands. o Implement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption. o Conduct regular security assessments and audits to maintain compliance with organizational standards. 6. Collaboration and Documentation: o Work closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to align architecture and migration plans with business needs. o Provide detailed documentation of the architecture, migration strategies, workflows, and configurations. o Offer technical guidance and training to teams on Open/Shift architecture, migration, and best practices. Required Skills and Qualifications: Strong experience in designing and implementing Open/Shift architectures and migration strategies. In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration. Expertise in VMware tools and technologies (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX). Hands-on experience with Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade). Expertise in networking concepts (eg, ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (eg, persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and DevOps workflows. Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments. Proven experience in workload and application migration to Open/Shift or similar platforms. Proficiency in Scripting and automation (eg, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform). Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Open/Shift certifications (eg, Red Hat Certified Specialist in Open/Shift Administration). Experience with multi-cluster and hybrid cloud Open/Shift deployments. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (eg, oTel, Grafana, Splunk stack). Knowledge of Open/Shift Operators and Helm charts. Experience with large-scale migration projects. Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
11/03/2026
Contractor
OCP Ansible Engineering Lead (Open/Shift) - Sheffield and remote - 9 months+/RATE: £367 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a OCP Ansible Engineering Lead. For this role you will need to be onsite in Sheffield 3 days per week. Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Key Responsibilities: 1. Architecture Design: o Design the target architecture for Open/Shift, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions. o Define and implement best practices for Open/Shift cluster setup, including multi-zone and multi-region deployments. o Ensure the architecture supports high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. 2. Migration Design and Optimization: o Assess existing infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine migration readiness. o Develop detailed migration plans, including strategies for containerization, workload transfer, and data migration. o Implement migration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations. o Identify and mitigate risks associated with the migration process. 3. VMware and Pure Storage Integration design: o Design and implement Open/Shift solutions that integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments. o Leverage VMware tools (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX) to optimize Open/Shift deployments. o Configure and manage Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade) to provide high-performance, scalable storage for Open/Shift workloads. o Ensure compatibility and performance optimization between Open/Shift, VMware, and Pure Storage. 4. CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Workflows: o Design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for the Open/Shift environment. o Integrate DevOps workflows with Open/Shift-native tools and third-party solutions. o Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline application delivery. 5. Scalability and Security: o Ensure the architecture and migration plans are scalable to meet future growth and workload demands. o Implement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption. o Conduct regular security assessments and audits to maintain compliance with organizational standards. 6. Collaboration and Documentation: o Work closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to align architecture and migration plans with business needs. o Provide detailed documentation of the architecture, migration strategies, workflows, and configurations. o Offer technical guidance and training to teams on Open/Shift architecture, migration, and best practices. Required Skills and Qualifications: Strong experience in designing and implementing Open/Shift architectures and migration strategies. In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration. Expertise in VMware tools and technologies (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX). Hands-on experience with Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade). Expertise in networking concepts (eg, ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (eg, persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and DevOps workflows. Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments. Proven experience in workload and application migration to Open/Shift or similar platforms. Proficiency in Scripting and automation (eg, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform). Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Open/Shift certifications (eg, Red Hat Certified Specialist in Open/Shift Administration). Experience with multi-cluster and hybrid cloud Open/Shift deployments. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (eg, oTel, Grafana, Splunk stack). Knowledge of Open/Shift Operators and Helm charts. Experience with large-scale migration projects. Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
