I'm working with a small boutique Consultancy who are looking to hire a highly technical experienced Senior/Lead Automation Engineer. You'll be joining a small passionate team that build software that sits at the heart of major organisations and helps them meet complex regulatory demands. The team are remote first so you can be based anywhere in the UK for this role. They have one more Junior Tester and are now looking for a experienced Senior/ Lead QA experienced with automation to be the senior figure within the team. They want someone who can build a proper QA strategy and help them get better processes in place, collaborate with DevOps on CI/CD and QA practices, and drive staged, holistic improvements and also support and mentor their more Junior QA. You'll be shaping quality from the very start, challenging requirements, spotting risks early, and ensuring what gets released is robust, secure, and built to last. This role also has a consultative edge. You'll work closely with some of their larger enterprise clients, helping define sensible test strategies that fit their systems and business goals. You'll review code, guide teams on quality best practice, and communicate clearly with both technical and non technical stakeholders. Ideally you'll have experience testing complex platforms, particularly in regulated or high risk environments such as finance, compliance, or similar enterprise domains etc where its critical to get things right. along with strong automation skills in tools like Playwright/ Cypress Typescript and ideally C#. You'll work closely with their end clients and design and maintain automated test frameworks across modern web applications, covering Angular front ends and .NET back ends and will actively review both internal team code and external client-side code to ensure adherence to best practices, security protocols, and performance benchmarks. There's a strong focus on automation and API testing, so you should be comfortable building frameworks , along with experience of testing REST Api's and familiarity with cloud environments such as Azure and CI/CD pipelines. You'll be joining a small, high calibre team that values thoughtful engineering, respectful collaboration, and building things that genuinely matter. If you enjoy solving hard problems, influencing how software is built, and working remotely with talented people, then I would love to hear from you. Salary is up to 80,000. If you'd like to hear more please reply below to Sam Miller at SR2. Socially Responsible Recruitment.
11/03/2026
Full time
I'm working with a small boutique Consultancy who are looking to hire a highly technical experienced Senior/Lead Automation Engineer. You'll be joining a small passionate team that build software that sits at the heart of major organisations and helps them meet complex regulatory demands. The team are remote first so you can be based anywhere in the UK for this role. They have one more Junior Tester and are now looking for a experienced Senior/ Lead QA experienced with automation to be the senior figure within the team. They want someone who can build a proper QA strategy and help them get better processes in place, collaborate with DevOps on CI/CD and QA practices, and drive staged, holistic improvements and also support and mentor their more Junior QA. You'll be shaping quality from the very start, challenging requirements, spotting risks early, and ensuring what gets released is robust, secure, and built to last. This role also has a consultative edge. You'll work closely with some of their larger enterprise clients, helping define sensible test strategies that fit their systems and business goals. You'll review code, guide teams on quality best practice, and communicate clearly with both technical and non technical stakeholders. Ideally you'll have experience testing complex platforms, particularly in regulated or high risk environments such as finance, compliance, or similar enterprise domains etc where its critical to get things right. along with strong automation skills in tools like Playwright/ Cypress Typescript and ideally C#. You'll work closely with their end clients and design and maintain automated test frameworks across modern web applications, covering Angular front ends and .NET back ends and will actively review both internal team code and external client-side code to ensure adherence to best practices, security protocols, and performance benchmarks. There's a strong focus on automation and API testing, so you should be comfortable building frameworks , along with experience of testing REST Api's and familiarity with cloud environments such as Azure and CI/CD pipelines. You'll be joining a small, high calibre team that values thoughtful engineering, respectful collaboration, and building things that genuinely matter. If you enjoy solving hard problems, influencing how software is built, and working remotely with talented people, then I would love to hear from you. Salary is up to 80,000. If you'd like to hear more please reply below to Sam Miller at SR2. Socially Responsible Recruitment.
Test Automation Engineer Salary: competitive depending upon experience + benefits Where the job is based : hybrid, home based and working with Kerv Digital office/customer site visits as required) UK HQ, Seven House, 18 High Street, Longbridge, B3Q 1 2U Who we are: Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv Digital, we're not just another tech company. We re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevSecOps, Data experiences, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients driving extreme value! With our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we're a proud member of the Kerv Group - a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders. People come first always we are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture. Not just words on paper, we wear our "Great Place to Work" certifications from the UK and India like badges of honour. Dive into an ocean of opportunities in an atmosphere that celebrates collaboration. Sharpen your prowess with a global multi-discipline team and be guided by the industry's most forward-thinking architects. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Test Engineer who is not only a skilled and competent automation tester, but also a skilled and competent manual tester to join our growing team to ensure the quality and reliability of the projects we deliver to our clients. You will bring years of experience, understanding and practical application in all levels and types of testing. You will be responsible for automated testing of Microsoft Dynamics & Power Platform solutions within our projects, as well as writing and executing manual test cases where required too. You will be involved in the maintenance and evolution of our frameworks and automation test suites, applying best practice standards to all you do. Automation could be at any application and integration layer and your skills need to be adaptable to select the most appropriate and efficient way to test. We have seen an increase in the number of solutions and projects with an AI capability, so knowledge and exposure to the capabilities of how it can be used to benefit testing and automated testing as well as how to carry out testing of AI solutions and the ability to integrate that into an automation capability, is highly desirable Key Responsibilities: Maintenance and continuous improvement of our test automation frameworks Develop and execute automated testing of Microsoft Dynamics & Power Platform solutions to identify and document defects Willing and able to carry out manual test case creation and execution as required Conduct API testing to ensure seamless integration and functionality Manual and automated accessibility testing Collaborate with developers and business analysts to understand requirements and design test cases Report and track defects, and work with the development team to resolve issues Participate in test planning, estimation, and risk analysis activities Contribute to the continuous improvement of automated testing processes and methodologies Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in both manual and automated testing at all levels ISTQB Certification (Foundation or Advanced) Manual and automated testing of Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform solutions More than the ability to create an automation script, you must have understanding and practical experience of designing and creating automation frameworks to ensure they are secure, structured, highly performant and follow best practice industry standards Familiar with test and bug management tools and processes, ideally Azure Dev Ops (ADO) Hands-on experience with API testing Experience with test automation frameworks design, implementation and maintenance Familiarity with Scrum methodology and how testing and test automation activities fit in Ability to develop automated functional tests, which exercise the UI, API and DB layers and the ability to identify when and why to use each of them singularly or combined Creation of clear, meaningful Test Result Reports Highly delivery focused and engaging effectively with all types of team members to drive projects forwards Technological Capabilities: Candidates are expected to have practical experience of using all of the following; • Playwright • JavaScript / TypeScript • Postman / REST Client / Axios • Cucumber • Accessibility Automation using Axe or similar • Azure DevOps pipeline CI / CD • GitHub Actions / GitHub commands • YAML Scripting - Defining Pipelines • PowerShell Script - Deployment Tasks • Azure Key Vault • Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies • Strong understanding and practical application of principles of test automation and automation strategies and approaches • Proficiency in writing and executing manual test cases and test scripts • Ability to perform API testing and validate data integrity • Knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks • Strong communication and collaboration abilities • Attention to detail and a commitment to quality • Analytical and proactive in their approach to testing and problem solving • Experienced at carrying out testing activities in Scrum methodology and contributing in all ceremonies (Planning, Stand Ups, demo and retros) • Ability to drive testing processes starting from planning phase to test execution, bug fixing and support • Knowledge of test management and bug-tracking tools • Capable of engaging at all levels with customers • Test planning and estimation We re also looking for people that fit how we work, which is something like; • happiest working under their own direction and initiative, but fully supported when needed • willing and happy to do manual and automated testing our projects require the ability to be adaptable and work as a team to achieve the goals • attention to detail, we want you to obsess about the little things! • ability to work effectively with remote teams with geographical and time zone differences • ability to work flexibly to deliver on time to tight timescales What we can do for you: We re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees: Real Flexibility we re a family first organisation, and if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want. A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office. Awesome Environment all of our employees will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on, and the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work. Interesting Work these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services to market. Great Benefits all the usual suspects and then some. Some highlights include our choose-your-own tech approach to end-user devices, well stocked cupboards with tasty goodies (we re a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in-house training for tech. you can t get trained on anywhere else and private healthcare. Full disclosure; some benefits can only be provided after probation. Recognition & Growth Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in both the UK and India, our commitment to excellence goes beyond our products and services. Our culture is a testament to the dedicated technologists who work tirelessly to drive our vision forward. Being a part of Kerv Digital means embracing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our teams in the UK and India thrive in an atmosphere that promotes continuous learning and growth Don t take our word for it though, check out our impartial Glass Door reviews More on equality: At Kerv, we re building something special and we re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions together.
11/03/2026
Full time
Test Automation Engineer Salary: competitive depending upon experience + benefits Where the job is based : hybrid, home based and working with Kerv Digital office/customer site visits as required) UK HQ, Seven House, 18 High Street, Longbridge, B3Q 1 2U Who we are: Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv Digital, we're not just another tech company. We re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevSecOps, Data experiences, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients driving extreme value! With our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we're a proud member of the Kerv Group - a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders. People come first always we are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture. Not just words on paper, we wear our "Great Place to Work" certifications from the UK and India like badges of honour. Dive into an ocean of opportunities in an atmosphere that celebrates collaboration. Sharpen your prowess with a global multi-discipline team and be guided by the industry's most forward-thinking architects. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Test Engineer who is not only a skilled and competent automation tester, but also a skilled and competent manual tester to join our growing team to ensure the quality and reliability of the projects we deliver to our clients. You will bring years of experience, understanding and practical application in all levels and types of testing. You will be responsible for automated testing of Microsoft Dynamics & Power Platform solutions within our projects, as well as writing and executing manual test cases where required too. You will be involved in the maintenance and evolution of our frameworks and automation test suites, applying best practice standards to all you do. Automation could be at any application and integration layer and your skills need to be adaptable to select the most appropriate and efficient way to test. We have seen an increase in the number of solutions and projects with an AI capability, so knowledge and exposure to the capabilities of how it can be used to benefit testing and automated testing as well as how to carry out testing of AI solutions and the ability to integrate that into an automation capability, is highly desirable Key Responsibilities: Maintenance and continuous improvement of our test automation frameworks Develop and execute automated testing of Microsoft Dynamics & Power Platform solutions to identify and document defects Willing and able to carry out manual test case creation and execution as required Conduct API testing to ensure seamless integration and functionality Manual and automated accessibility testing Collaborate with developers and business analysts to understand requirements and design test cases Report and track defects, and work with the development team to resolve issues Participate in test planning, estimation, and risk analysis activities Contribute to the continuous improvement of automated testing processes and methodologies Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in both manual and automated testing at all levels ISTQB Certification (Foundation or Advanced) Manual and automated testing of Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform solutions More than the ability to create an automation script, you must have understanding and practical experience of designing and creating automation frameworks to ensure they are secure, structured, highly performant and follow best practice industry standards Familiar with test and bug management tools and processes, ideally Azure Dev Ops (ADO) Hands-on experience with API testing Experience with test automation frameworks design, implementation and maintenance Familiarity with Scrum methodology and how testing and test automation activities fit in Ability to develop automated functional tests, which exercise the UI, API and DB layers and the ability to identify when and why to use each of them singularly or combined Creation of clear, meaningful Test Result Reports Highly delivery focused and engaging effectively with all types of team members to drive projects forwards Technological Capabilities: Candidates are expected to have practical experience of using all of the following; • Playwright • JavaScript / TypeScript • Postman / REST Client / Axios • Cucumber • Accessibility Automation using Axe or similar • Azure DevOps pipeline CI / CD • GitHub Actions / GitHub commands • YAML Scripting - Defining Pipelines • PowerShell Script - Deployment Tasks • Azure Key Vault • Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies • Strong understanding and practical application of principles of test automation and automation strategies and approaches • Proficiency in writing and executing manual test cases and test scripts • Ability to perform API testing and validate data integrity • Knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks • Strong communication and collaboration abilities • Attention to detail and a commitment to quality • Analytical and proactive in their approach to testing and problem solving • Experienced at carrying out testing activities in Scrum methodology and contributing in all ceremonies (Planning, Stand Ups, demo and retros) • Ability to drive testing processes starting from planning phase to test execution, bug fixing and support • Knowledge of test management and bug-tracking tools • Capable of engaging at all levels with customers • Test planning and estimation We re also looking for people that fit how we work, which is something like; • happiest working under their own direction and initiative, but fully supported when needed • willing and happy to do manual and automated testing our projects require the ability to be adaptable and work as a team to achieve the goals • attention to detail, we want you to obsess about the little things! • ability to work effectively with remote teams with geographical and time zone differences • ability to work flexibly to deliver on time to tight timescales What we can do for you: We re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees: Real Flexibility we re a family first organisation, and if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want. A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office. Awesome Environment all of our employees will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on, and the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work. Interesting Work these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services to market. Great Benefits all the usual suspects and then some. Some highlights include our choose-your-own tech approach to end-user devices, well stocked cupboards with tasty goodies (we re a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in-house training for tech. you can t get trained on anywhere else and private healthcare. Full disclosure; some benefits can only be provided after probation. Recognition & Growth Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in both the UK and India, our commitment to excellence goes beyond our products and services. Our culture is a testament to the dedicated technologists who work tirelessly to drive our vision forward. Being a part of Kerv Digital means embracing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our teams in the UK and India thrive in an atmosphere that promotes continuous learning and growth Don t take our word for it though, check out our impartial Glass Door reviews More on equality: At Kerv, we re building something special and we re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions together.
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. Role overview of our Senior Software Tester As a Senior Software Tester you will work on the continued build of our Marine Domain Awareness (MDA) platform which is used to create an operational picture of maritime activity. Our systems ingest large volumes of streaming data from both satellite and terrestrial, along with other sensor sources. You will play a key role in validating the behaviour of a distributed, event-driven system operating on real-time maritime data. Testing activities include both automation and manual testing. The role of Senior Software Tester role is a hybrid working position based from our Cardiff office, you will be required to attend office 1 day per week as per the team's requirements. How We Work Sprint Work Developmenttickets move across the Jira board through the delivery workflow Tickets reaching the Test stage are assigned to a tester Testers validate functionality using a mix of automated and manual testing approaches QA Release Cycles Every six weeks, we conduct a dedicated two-week QA phase where: Testers pause normal sprint board work The focus shifts to release-wide regression testing Both manual and automated test suites are executed to validate the full platform Senior Software Tester - Responsibilities (not exhaustive): Test new features and improvements delivered during sprint cycles Design, implement, and maintain automated tests, along with the execution of manual exploratory and regression testing when required Validate message-driven workflows across distributed services Test REST API endpoints supporting CRUD operations within the system Participate in release regression cycles and help validate production-ready builds Investigate issues, reproduce defects, and provide clear bug reports Work closely with developers and product teams to clarify requirements and ensure testability Senior Software Tester - Required Skills and Experience Strong experience as a software tester or QA engineer Experience testing complex distributed systems or backend platforms Experience creating automated tests Familiarity with tools such as Postman (or similar API testing tools) Ability to write test scripts using one or more scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Bash) Ability to understand system behaviour through logs, messages, and APIs Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Experience working within Agile / Scrum teams Familiarity with Jira or similar issue-tracking tools Company Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and Pension Hybrid Working Development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
10/03/2026
Full time
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. Role overview of our Senior Software Tester As a Senior Software Tester you will work on the continued build of our Marine Domain Awareness (MDA) platform which is used to create an operational picture of maritime activity. Our systems ingest large volumes of streaming data from both satellite and terrestrial, along with other sensor sources. You will play a key role in validating the behaviour of a distributed, event-driven system operating on real-time maritime data. Testing activities include both automation and manual testing. The role of Senior Software Tester role is a hybrid working position based from our Cardiff office, you will be required to attend office 1 day per week as per the team's requirements. How We Work Sprint Work Developmenttickets move across the Jira board through the delivery workflow Tickets reaching the Test stage are assigned to a tester Testers validate functionality using a mix of automated and manual testing approaches QA Release Cycles Every six weeks, we conduct a dedicated two-week QA phase where: Testers pause normal sprint board work The focus shifts to release-wide regression testing Both manual and automated test suites are executed to validate the full platform Senior Software Tester - Responsibilities (not exhaustive): Test new features and improvements delivered during sprint cycles Design, implement, and maintain automated tests, along with the execution of manual exploratory and regression testing when required Validate message-driven workflows across distributed services Test REST API endpoints supporting CRUD operations within the system Participate in release regression cycles and help validate production-ready builds Investigate issues, reproduce defects, and provide clear bug reports Work closely with developers and product teams to clarify requirements and ensure testability Senior Software Tester - Required Skills and Experience Strong experience as a software tester or QA engineer Experience testing complex distributed systems or backend platforms Experience creating automated tests Familiarity with tools such as Postman (or similar API testing tools) Ability to write test scripts using one or more scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Bash) Ability to understand system behaviour through logs, messages, and APIs Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Experience working within Agile / Scrum teams Familiarity with Jira or similar issue-tracking tools Company Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and Pension Hybrid Working Development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, London
Cloud Delivery Lead +6 months + +Fully remote working + 70 - 79 ph Inside IR35 +SC cleared role - must hold current active clearance +Sole British - due to nature of the project Skills: +SC clearance +Cloud Delivery leader +DevOps +Azure / AWS +Stakeholder engagment We are seeking an experienced delivery leader responsible for managing complex cloud and digital initiatives that support public sector transformation. Skilled in overseeing agile delivery across infrastructure, software, and service platforms with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, budget management, and governance. Brings deep understanding of cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern delivery models to ensure secure, scalable, and citizen-focused solutions. Expert in driving cross-functional collaboration, aligning IT strategies with policy outcomes, and promoting continuous improvement across programmes. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Strategy Shape and oversee delivery strategy for cloud and DevOps programmes aligned to public sector transformation goals Develop delivery roadmaps and prioritise initiatives based on organisational impact and stakeholder needs Drive cross-departmental alignment to ensure consistent delivery frameworks and shared objectives Team & People Management Lead multidisciplinary agile teams including cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, analysts, and testers Mentor, coach, and support performance development to build a high-performing delivery culture Ensure effective resource planning to support sprint velocity and long-term delivery capacity Cloud Architecture & Engineering Oversight Oversee delivery of cloud-native architectures, container platforms, and hybrid infrastructure solutions Guide adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation practices Collaborate on designs for scalability, resilience, and high availability across platforms Delivery Operations & Agile Governance Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and iterative delivery using agile methodologies Track and report delivery metrics such as deployment frequency, lead time, and change failure rate Maintain delivery cadence and artefacts using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement Build strong relationships with internal teams, government departments, citizens, and suppliers Manage third-party delivery performance and SLA adherence Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive transparency and consensus Innovation & Continuous Improvement Promote continuous improvement, learning, and feedback across delivery teams Evaluate emerging DevOps tools, cloud patterns, and delivery models Lead retrospectives and encourage knowledge sharing across programmes Experience Required The Delivery Lead will be a well-rounded service delivery professional with experience across applications, infrastructure, or digital services, and will demonstrate: Proven service delivery experience in legacy and/or digital environments Detailed working knowledge of the Industrialised Delivery Model Ability to interpret and work effectively with client contracts Experience producing mitigations for failed SLAs where required Strong documentation skills for client-facing materials and governance Confident communication and presentation skills with senior management and clients Practical working knowledge of ITIL Effective negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities If you'd like to discuss this Cloud Delivery Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
19/02/2026
Contractor
Cloud Delivery Lead +6 months + +Fully remote working + 70 - 79 ph Inside IR35 +SC cleared role - must hold current active clearance +Sole British - due to nature of the project Skills: +SC clearance +Cloud Delivery leader +DevOps +Azure / AWS +Stakeholder engagment We are seeking an experienced delivery leader responsible for managing complex cloud and digital initiatives that support public sector transformation. Skilled in overseeing agile delivery across infrastructure, software, and service platforms with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, budget management, and governance. Brings deep understanding of cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern delivery models to ensure secure, scalable, and citizen-focused solutions. Expert in driving cross-functional collaboration, aligning IT strategies with policy outcomes, and promoting continuous improvement across programmes. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Strategy Shape and oversee delivery strategy for cloud and DevOps programmes aligned to public sector transformation goals Develop delivery roadmaps and prioritise initiatives based on organisational impact and stakeholder needs Drive cross-departmental alignment to ensure consistent delivery frameworks and shared objectives Team & People Management Lead multidisciplinary agile teams including cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, analysts, and testers Mentor, coach, and support performance development to build a high-performing delivery culture Ensure effective resource planning to support sprint velocity and long-term delivery capacity Cloud Architecture & Engineering Oversight Oversee delivery of cloud-native architectures, container platforms, and hybrid infrastructure solutions Guide adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation practices Collaborate on designs for scalability, resilience, and high availability across platforms Delivery Operations & Agile Governance Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and iterative delivery using agile methodologies Track and report delivery metrics such as deployment frequency, lead time, and change failure rate Maintain delivery cadence and artefacts using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement Build strong relationships with internal teams, government departments, citizens, and suppliers Manage third-party delivery performance and SLA adherence Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive transparency and consensus Innovation & Continuous Improvement Promote continuous improvement, learning, and feedback across delivery teams Evaluate emerging DevOps tools, cloud patterns, and delivery models Lead retrospectives and encourage knowledge sharing across programmes Experience Required The Delivery Lead will be a well-rounded service delivery professional with experience across applications, infrastructure, or digital services, and will demonstrate: Proven service delivery experience in legacy and/or digital environments Detailed working knowledge of the Industrialised Delivery Model Ability to interpret and work effectively with client contracts Experience producing mitigations for failed SLAs where required Strong documentation skills for client-facing materials and governance Confident communication and presentation skills with senior management and clients Practical working knowledge of ITIL Effective negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities If you'd like to discuss this Cloud Delivery Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Junior Software Tester Manchester Are you looking to kick-start or grow your career in software testing? Join a dynamic organisation with ambitious goals! Our client is transforming their sector through innovative digital products and exceptional customer experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your QA career within a supportive, collaborative environment. Role Overview As a Junior Software Tester, you ll support the QA team in ensuring the quality and reliability of the company s digital platforms. Working closely with Product Owners, Developers, and senior QA team members, you ll help test new features, identify bugs, and contribute to delivering high-quality releases. This role is ideal for someone with some hands-on testing experience (commercial or academic) who is eager to learn and develop within an Agile environment. Responsibilities Support testing of web and mobile applications (Android and iOS). Assist with testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman. Execute manual test cases and document results clearly. Identify, log, and help track software defects through to resolution. Work closely with Developers and Product Owners to understand requirements. Contribute to test planning and writing basic Acceptance Criteria. Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups and sprint reviews. Requirements Some experience in software testing (commercial, internship, placement, or relevant coursework). Basic understanding of mobile application testing (Android and/or iOS). Awareness of API testing concepts (Postman experience desirable). Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Good communication skills and willingness to learn. Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) is advantageous. Desirable Exposure to bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira). Basic understanding of testing principles (e.g., test cases, regression testing, UAT). Interest in automation testing as a future career path. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience. Flexible working model, including hybrid/remote options. Supportive environment with mentoring from experienced QA professionals. Clear career progression opportunities into QA Analyst or Automation roles. Interested? Click Apply Now to begin your QA career journey! Junior Software Tester Manchester
18/02/2026
Full time
Junior Software Tester Manchester Are you looking to kick-start or grow your career in software testing? Join a dynamic organisation with ambitious goals! Our client is transforming their sector through innovative digital products and exceptional customer experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your QA career within a supportive, collaborative environment. Role Overview As a Junior Software Tester, you ll support the QA team in ensuring the quality and reliability of the company s digital platforms. Working closely with Product Owners, Developers, and senior QA team members, you ll help test new features, identify bugs, and contribute to delivering high-quality releases. This role is ideal for someone with some hands-on testing experience (commercial or academic) who is eager to learn and develop within an Agile environment. Responsibilities Support testing of web and mobile applications (Android and iOS). Assist with testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman. Execute manual test cases and document results clearly. Identify, log, and help track software defects through to resolution. Work closely with Developers and Product Owners to understand requirements. Contribute to test planning and writing basic Acceptance Criteria. Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups and sprint reviews. Requirements Some experience in software testing (commercial, internship, placement, or relevant coursework). Basic understanding of mobile application testing (Android and/or iOS). Awareness of API testing concepts (Postman experience desirable). Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Good communication skills and willingness to learn. Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) is advantageous. Desirable Exposure to bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira). Basic understanding of testing principles (e.g., test cases, regression testing, UAT). Interest in automation testing as a future career path. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience. Flexible working model, including hybrid/remote options. Supportive environment with mentoring from experienced QA professionals. Clear career progression opportunities into QA Analyst or Automation roles. Interested? Click Apply Now to begin your QA career journey! Junior Software Tester Manchester
Your new company Large Consultancy with office based in Telford Your new role This job is for a QA Tester, which means the person checks that computer systems and software work properly before they go live. They'll be testing a system linked to Sage (finance/accounting systems), working for a government-related project - which is why they need Security Clearance (SC). What you'll need to succeed Active SC Clearance. ISTQB Foundation Certification. Strong experience in Functional System Testing (writing + executing tests). Proven experience in Test Automation. Proficiency with testing tools such as Postman. Solid understanding of Agile methodologies. Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration projects. Strong SQL skills; experience with Oracle or similar databases. AWS experience. Ability to create Test Approaches and Test Completion Reports. Experienced with JIRA, Zephyr Scale, and GIT. Strong ETL testing experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience conducting Integration Testing. What you'll get in return An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a Large Consultancy firm. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)
17/02/2026
Contractor
Your new company Large Consultancy with office based in Telford Your new role This job is for a QA Tester, which means the person checks that computer systems and software work properly before they go live. They'll be testing a system linked to Sage (finance/accounting systems), working for a government-related project - which is why they need Security Clearance (SC). What you'll need to succeed Active SC Clearance. ISTQB Foundation Certification. Strong experience in Functional System Testing (writing + executing tests). Proven experience in Test Automation. Proficiency with testing tools such as Postman. Solid understanding of Agile methodologies. Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration projects. Strong SQL skills; experience with Oracle or similar databases. AWS experience. Ability to create Test Approaches and Test Completion Reports. Experienced with JIRA, Zephyr Scale, and GIT. Strong ETL testing experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience conducting Integration Testing. What you'll get in return An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a Large Consultancy firm. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Wellington, Shropshire
QA Tester - ITEC Data Exploitation - SAGE Location: Telford Hybrid - 2 days per week Duration: 6-month Contract Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Hiring for a QA Tester to join an Agile delivery team working within a secure data environment. This role involves both manual and automated testing, supporting functional, integration, and end-to-end testing across data-focused projects. Responsibilities: Define and document Test Approaches, test activities, and deliverables Produce test coverage matrices and test completion reports Conduct Functional System Testing, Integration Testing, and support E2E testing Analyse requirements and technical documentation to identify test scenarios Write and execute manual and automated test scripts Prepare test data and validate results using Risk-Based Testing (RBT) principles Work closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and third-party suppliers Provide clear test status reporting and raise risks/issues proactively Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance ISTQB Software Foundation Certification Strong experience in Functional & Integration Testing Test automation experience Proficiency with tools such as Postman Agile delivery experience Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, Data Migration & ETL Strong SQL and database skills (Oracle or similar) AWS experience Experience with JIRA, Zephyr Scale (or similar), and Git If you are an SC-cleared QA professional with strong data and automation experience, and you thrive in secure Agile environments, please apply for immediate interview! CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
16/02/2026
Contractor
QA Tester - ITEC Data Exploitation - SAGE Location: Telford Hybrid - 2 days per week Duration: 6-month Contract Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Hiring for a QA Tester to join an Agile delivery team working within a secure data environment. This role involves both manual and automated testing, supporting functional, integration, and end-to-end testing across data-focused projects. Responsibilities: Define and document Test Approaches, test activities, and deliverables Produce test coverage matrices and test completion reports Conduct Functional System Testing, Integration Testing, and support E2E testing Analyse requirements and technical documentation to identify test scenarios Write and execute manual and automated test scripts Prepare test data and validate results using Risk-Based Testing (RBT) principles Work closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and third-party suppliers Provide clear test status reporting and raise risks/issues proactively Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance ISTQB Software Foundation Certification Strong experience in Functional & Integration Testing Test automation experience Proficiency with tools such as Postman Agile delivery experience Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, Data Migration & ETL Strong SQL and database skills (Oracle or similar) AWS experience Experience with JIRA, Zephyr Scale (or similar), and Git If you are an SC-cleared QA professional with strong data and automation experience, and you thrive in secure Agile environments, please apply for immediate interview! CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
QA Tester (ITEC Data Exploitation) - Sage Rate: 400 Clearance Required: SC - Governing body SC is required Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - 2 days on site This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating tests), test data preparation and executing manual and automated tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results. The QA will be working closely with the delivery team, key project stakeholders and other external supplier test teams to achieve successful delivery and the required business objectives. Providing regular test status reports to the Project Managers, identifying, and raising project & product risks and issues. ISTQB Software Foundation Certification Experience in Functional System Testing (writing and executing tests) Test Automation Proficiency with Test Tools (e.g. Postman) Agile methodology Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration Strong skills in SQL, Oracle, or other databases AWS Experience Ability to define and document Test Approaches and Test Completion reports Proficiency with JIRA, Test Management Tools (e.g., Jira Zephyr Scale), GIT ETL experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in Integration Testing
13/02/2026
Contractor
QA Tester (ITEC Data Exploitation) - Sage Rate: 400 Clearance Required: SC - Governing body SC is required Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - 2 days on site This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating tests), test data preparation and executing manual and automated tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results. The QA will be working closely with the delivery team, key project stakeholders and other external supplier test teams to achieve successful delivery and the required business objectives. Providing regular test status reports to the Project Managers, identifying, and raising project & product risks and issues. ISTQB Software Foundation Certification Experience in Functional System Testing (writing and executing tests) Test Automation Proficiency with Test Tools (e.g. Postman) Agile methodology Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration Strong skills in SQL, Oracle, or other databases AWS Experience Ability to define and document Test Approaches and Test Completion reports Proficiency with JIRA, Test Management Tools (e.g., Jira Zephyr Scale), GIT ETL experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in Integration Testing
QA Tester (ITEC Data Exploitation) - Sage Rate: 400 Clearance Required: SC - Governing body SC is required Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - 2 days on site This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating tests), test data preparation and executing manual and automated tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results. The QA will be working closely with the delivery team, key project stakeholders and other external supplier test teams to achieve successful delivery and the required business objectives. Providing regular test status reports to the Project Managers, identifying, and raising project & product risks and issues. ISTQB Software Foundation Certification Experience in Functional System Testing (writing and executing tests) Test Automation Proficiency with Test Tools (e.g. Postman) Agile methodology Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration Strong skills in SQL, Oracle, or other databases AWS Experience Ability to define and document Test Approaches and Test Completion reports Proficiency with JIRA, Test Management Tools (e.g., Jira Zephyr Scale), GIT ETL experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in Integration Testing
13/02/2026
Contractor
QA Tester (ITEC Data Exploitation) - Sage Rate: 400 Clearance Required: SC - Governing body SC is required Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - 2 days on site This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating tests), test data preparation and executing manual and automated tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results. The QA will be working closely with the delivery team, key project stakeholders and other external supplier test teams to achieve successful delivery and the required business objectives. Providing regular test status reports to the Project Managers, identifying, and raising project & product risks and issues. ISTQB Software Foundation Certification Experience in Functional System Testing (writing and executing tests) Test Automation Proficiency with Test Tools (e.g. Postman) Agile methodology Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration Strong skills in SQL, Oracle, or other databases AWS Experience Ability to define and document Test Approaches and Test Completion reports Proficiency with JIRA, Test Management Tools (e.g., Jira Zephyr Scale), GIT ETL experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in Integration Testing
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, London
UAT and Infrastructure Tester +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid working on site in London 3 days a week + 45,000 - 50,000 Skills: +Infrastructure Testing experience +UAT +AWS / Azure +Manual and automated testing experience We're looking for a Junior UAT & Infrastructure Test Analyst to support testing across business applications and core infrastructure platforms. This is a hands-on role for someone early in their testing career who wants broad exposure, real responsibility, and a fast learning curve - not just clicking buttons and logging tickets. You'll work closely with senior testers, engineers, and business stakeholders, supporting UAT delivery while gaining strong exposure to infrastructure and technical testing. Key Responsibilities UAT & Business Testing Support delivery of UAT cycles across multiple projects Execute test cases and scripts based on defined requirements Work with business users to coordinate and support UAT activities Log, track, and retest defects through to resolution Help produce UAT documentation and reporting Infrastructure & Technical Testing Support testing of infrastructure changes such as: Cloud migrations Network and platform upgrades OS updates and patches Assist with: Smoke testing Regression testing DR and failover test activities Validate system stability before production release Test Delivery & Quality Maintain test cases, test data, and documentation Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes Support automation and tooling initiatives where relevant Required Experience 1-3 years experience in software testing or UAT Basic understanding of: IT infrastructure Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP - exposure is fine) Networks, servers, or application platforms Experience using defect and test management tools (e.g. Jira, Xray, Zephyr, TestRail) Strong attention to detail and a structured mindset Clear communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders Nice to Have (But Not Essential) Exposure to infrastructure or technical testing Basic automation knowledge SQL or API testing exposure What's On Offer Broad exposure across business + technical testing Fast development path into Senior Test Analyst / Test Lead Hybrid working - real flexibility, not "remote but actually office" Strong training, mentoring, and career progression If you're an inquisitive, technically-minded tester who thrives in diverse environments and enjoys getting into the details that make systems stable and scalable - we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
13/02/2026
Full time
UAT and Infrastructure Tester +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid working on site in London 3 days a week + 45,000 - 50,000 Skills: +Infrastructure Testing experience +UAT +AWS / Azure +Manual and automated testing experience We're looking for a Junior UAT & Infrastructure Test Analyst to support testing across business applications and core infrastructure platforms. This is a hands-on role for someone early in their testing career who wants broad exposure, real responsibility, and a fast learning curve - not just clicking buttons and logging tickets. You'll work closely with senior testers, engineers, and business stakeholders, supporting UAT delivery while gaining strong exposure to infrastructure and technical testing. Key Responsibilities UAT & Business Testing Support delivery of UAT cycles across multiple projects Execute test cases and scripts based on defined requirements Work with business users to coordinate and support UAT activities Log, track, and retest defects through to resolution Help produce UAT documentation and reporting Infrastructure & Technical Testing Support testing of infrastructure changes such as: Cloud migrations Network and platform upgrades OS updates and patches Assist with: Smoke testing Regression testing DR and failover test activities Validate system stability before production release Test Delivery & Quality Maintain test cases, test data, and documentation Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes Support automation and tooling initiatives where relevant Required Experience 1-3 years experience in software testing or UAT Basic understanding of: IT infrastructure Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP - exposure is fine) Networks, servers, or application platforms Experience using defect and test management tools (e.g. Jira, Xray, Zephyr, TestRail) Strong attention to detail and a structured mindset Clear communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders Nice to Have (But Not Essential) Exposure to infrastructure or technical testing Basic automation knowledge SQL or API testing exposure What's On Offer Broad exposure across business + technical testing Fast development path into Senior Test Analyst / Test Lead Hybrid working - real flexibility, not "remote but actually office" Strong training, mentoring, and career progression If you're an inquisitive, technically-minded tester who thrives in diverse environments and enjoys getting into the details that make systems stable and scalable - we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Automation Tester Exeter, Devon | Hybrid | £DOE + Excellent Benefits Our client, a well-established and respected market leader in their industry, is seeking to hire an Automation Tester on a permanent basis within their team. The right candidate will have experience in designing, developing and maintaining automated test frameworks, with a focus on reducing manual testing, improving and integrating automation tests in to the Pipelines for rapid and reliable releases. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance Collaborate with developers, QA analyst and product teams to define test strategies Analyse test results, identify defects and work with teams to resolve issues Ensure scalability and maintainability of automated solutions Contribute to improving overall testing processes and standards Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Proficient in automation tools such as Playwright (preferred), Cypress or equivalent Strong experience with TypeScript (preferred) or JavaScript Familiarity with Azure DevOps or equivalent ticket management tools Experience with CI/CD integration on any platform API testing experience Ideally knowledge of C#, SQL (Server), Linuxs environments Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field Certifications such as ISTQB or equivalent Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
29/10/2025
Full time
Automation Tester Exeter, Devon | Hybrid | £DOE + Excellent Benefits Our client, a well-established and respected market leader in their industry, is seeking to hire an Automation Tester on a permanent basis within their team. The right candidate will have experience in designing, developing and maintaining automated test frameworks, with a focus on reducing manual testing, improving and integrating automation tests in to the Pipelines for rapid and reliable releases. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance Collaborate with developers, QA analyst and product teams to define test strategies Analyse test results, identify defects and work with teams to resolve issues Ensure scalability and maintainability of automated solutions Contribute to improving overall testing processes and standards Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Proficient in automation tools such as Playwright (preferred), Cypress or equivalent Strong experience with TypeScript (preferred) or JavaScript Familiarity with Azure DevOps or equivalent ticket management tools Experience with CI/CD integration on any platform API testing experience Ideally knowledge of C#, SQL (Server), Linuxs environments Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field Certifications such as ISTQB or equivalent Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Role: Senior Automation Tester Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £53k 28.9% Pension The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a Senior Automation Tester to design, build and maintain automated testing solutions that support continuous delivery. You will work closely with developers, product teams and other specialists to ensure high-quality, user-focused digital services. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain automated UI and API test suites. Collaborate with developers to ensure appropriate unit and integration test coverage. Contribute to the design, coding, testing and documentation of scalable, reusable solutions. Identify, manage and report defects, risks and issues. Build automated test solutions from scratch aligned with agreed standards and principles. Develop and use toolkits and APIs to support integration, performance, security and scalability. Essential Experience Proven track record delivering technical solutions within large projects. Hands-on experience testing both front-end and back-end web services. Skilled in automation tools (e.g. MS Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, SpecFlow, MSTest, RestSharp, JavaScript). Experience with non-functional test tools (e.g. JMeter, Azure Load Test). Knowledge of cloud technologies (Azure), Azure DevOps, GitHub and SQL. Familiarity with Agile delivery models and test documentation (strategies, approaches). Understanding of software architecture and design patterns. Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Automation Tester opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
06/10/2025
Full time
Role: Senior Automation Tester Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £53k 28.9% Pension The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a Senior Automation Tester to design, build and maintain automated testing solutions that support continuous delivery. You will work closely with developers, product teams and other specialists to ensure high-quality, user-focused digital services. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain automated UI and API test suites. Collaborate with developers to ensure appropriate unit and integration test coverage. Contribute to the design, coding, testing and documentation of scalable, reusable solutions. Identify, manage and report defects, risks and issues. Build automated test solutions from scratch aligned with agreed standards and principles. Develop and use toolkits and APIs to support integration, performance, security and scalability. Essential Experience Proven track record delivering technical solutions within large projects. Hands-on experience testing both front-end and back-end web services. Skilled in automation tools (e.g. MS Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, SpecFlow, MSTest, RestSharp, JavaScript). Experience with non-functional test tools (e.g. JMeter, Azure Load Test). Knowledge of cloud technologies (Azure), Azure DevOps, GitHub and SQL. Familiarity with Agile delivery models and test documentation (strategies, approaches). Understanding of software architecture and design patterns. Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Automation Tester opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
I'm recruiting for severak Test Engineers to join my client based in North Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting mission critical technologies that help keep people on the front line connected in high pressure situations. You'll be involved in a wide variety of projects, ranging from bespoke mobile applications and server side configuration to cloud based systems.You'll need to be happy coming into the Bristol office three days a week, and due to the nature of the work, you must either hold a British passport or have been a resident in the UK for the past five years, as employees are required to undergo security clearance.The roles will initially be more focused on manual testing across a range of mobile adnd web apps, integrating with hardware and cloud based systems. The company is investing heavily in automation and is keen to bring people on board who are curious and eager to get involved with this in the future. The projects are varied and genuinely interesting, covering everything from native Android apps to hardware integrations and connected cloud services. You'll be joining a collaborative test team made up of both permanent staff and contractors, working across multiple engineering teams.They are looking for people with a solid background in manual testing who, in a ideal world, also have exprience testing hardware or connected devices. Just as important, however, is your mindset. The team values curiosity, commitment, and the drive to constantly improve. You'll be expected to drive quality and process improvements, champion best practices, and collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are testable, realistic, and clearly understood.You'll be involved across the full test lifecycle, from planning and execution through to triage and issue resolution, all while reporting testing outcomes clearly and effectively. You'll also have the chance to support customers during acceptance, release, and deployment phases. For those with a little more experience, there are opportunities to coach and mentor colleagues, helping to create a a culture of collaboration and advocacy for quality across the business.As well as experience in manual testing, any experience working on projects that integrate software with hardware systems will make you stand out as would any experience of scripting with Python or Kotlin, and CI/CD environments such as Jenkins or GitLab.This is a place where testers are genuinely valued and where you'll have the chance to influence processes, help to champion automation, and help shape the future of testing within the company. Roles are available from mid-level through to senior with salaries ranging from £40,000 up to £65,000 depending on experience. If you would like to know more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 , Socially Responsible Recruitment.
06/10/2025
Full time
I'm recruiting for severak Test Engineers to join my client based in North Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting mission critical technologies that help keep people on the front line connected in high pressure situations. You'll be involved in a wide variety of projects, ranging from bespoke mobile applications and server side configuration to cloud based systems.You'll need to be happy coming into the Bristol office three days a week, and due to the nature of the work, you must either hold a British passport or have been a resident in the UK for the past five years, as employees are required to undergo security clearance.The roles will initially be more focused on manual testing across a range of mobile adnd web apps, integrating with hardware and cloud based systems. The company is investing heavily in automation and is keen to bring people on board who are curious and eager to get involved with this in the future. The projects are varied and genuinely interesting, covering everything from native Android apps to hardware integrations and connected cloud services. You'll be joining a collaborative test team made up of both permanent staff and contractors, working across multiple engineering teams.They are looking for people with a solid background in manual testing who, in a ideal world, also have exprience testing hardware or connected devices. Just as important, however, is your mindset. The team values curiosity, commitment, and the drive to constantly improve. You'll be expected to drive quality and process improvements, champion best practices, and collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are testable, realistic, and clearly understood.You'll be involved across the full test lifecycle, from planning and execution through to triage and issue resolution, all while reporting testing outcomes clearly and effectively. You'll also have the chance to support customers during acceptance, release, and deployment phases. For those with a little more experience, there are opportunities to coach and mentor colleagues, helping to create a a culture of collaboration and advocacy for quality across the business.As well as experience in manual testing, any experience working on projects that integrate software with hardware systems will make you stand out as would any experience of scripting with Python or Kotlin, and CI/CD environments such as Jenkins or GitLab.This is a place where testers are genuinely valued and where you'll have the chance to influence processes, help to champion automation, and help shape the future of testing within the company. Roles are available from mid-level through to senior with salaries ranging from £40,000 up to £65,000 depending on experience. If you would like to know more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 , Socially Responsible Recruitment.
Walter Everett is a niche technical recruitment consultancy . We are currently partnering with a global consultancy to search for an Senior Automation Tester. They are looking for a natural leader and expert with Java based automation frameworks. As well as defining strategies and mentoring, you will be very hands on with contract testing. They use Pact for API testing but Gatling etc is also ok. The role is based in London and requires someone with SC clearance, or eligible. Senior Automation Tester (SC Cleared). Please Note: Due to project requirements, candidates with active SC clearance are preferred. If your clearance has lapsed or you are eligible to undergo SC clearance (which typically requires 5 years of continuous UK residency and the right to work in the UK, such as British citizenship, ILR, or other eligible status), we still encourage you to apply. Full Time - Mainly remote ( occasional visit to the London office) Detailed Spec: Our client is a global service provider that excels in delivering innovative technology and consulting solutions to a diverse and impressive international client base.They are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with experience in BDD, Automation Testing, Agile (Scrum), and scripting to join their Tech team. You must be able to code in Java! What you'll be doing: This role includes, but is not limited to: Collaborating with and leading the team, working with the product team to define acceptance criteria and testing DOD for each story. Helping to build the test strategy and framework Pairing with developers to define and review the required tests, addressing all product delivery features and functions at the unit and component layers. Conducting exploratory testing at all levels. Defining tests throughout product delivery into live environments. Automating tests where necessary. Working with developers to design and test stubs. Ensuring the team defines tests to validate NFRs (Non-Functional Requirements) at appropriate levels. Maintaining traceability throughout the product lifecycle. Providing regular updates on test progress and quality metrics in a format consumable by stakeholders. Raising the profile of quality across the product lifecycle. Contributing to Agile teams by designing and building automated tests to ensure effective test coverage. Providing test assurance for user stories based on acceptance test criteria in a test-first environment. Working closely with Software Engineers to meet requirements and contribute to agile delivery. Participating in estimation activities and identifying opportunities to maximise testing benefits within the team. Assuring team retrospectives and planning sessions, ensuring adherence to test best practices, continual improvement, and standards. What experience you'll bring: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in Agile delivery teams using TDD (Test-Driven Development) with Java. Ideally some experience with Springboot and dependency injection Ability to work autonomously. Experience with PACT frameworks for Consumer Contract testing is desirable. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their importance in the Automation Testing process. Exposure to command line and scripting languages for at least one OS (Windows or Linux). Good coding skills (SOLID, DI, Design Patterns, etc.). Ability to unit test the frameworks you build. Qualifications and experience required: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Expertise in API testing using Postman. Proficiency in Cypress and Docker for containerised testing. Proven track record of using Gitlab for test automation storage. Strong foundation in TDD using Junit. Familiarity with SonarQube, Jenkins, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, Hamcrest, AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, and Confluence. Nice to have: - Experience with mocks and stubs. - Advanced knowledge of DevOps and Agile Development. - Ability to lead projects and design test strategies. At Walter Everett and our clients, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment . We recognise that diversity enhances our collective strength and improves our ability to meet the needs of those we serve. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please feel free to get in touch with us. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.
03/10/2025
Full time
Walter Everett is a niche technical recruitment consultancy . We are currently partnering with a global consultancy to search for an Senior Automation Tester. They are looking for a natural leader and expert with Java based automation frameworks. As well as defining strategies and mentoring, you will be very hands on with contract testing. They use Pact for API testing but Gatling etc is also ok. The role is based in London and requires someone with SC clearance, or eligible. Senior Automation Tester (SC Cleared). Please Note: Due to project requirements, candidates with active SC clearance are preferred. If your clearance has lapsed or you are eligible to undergo SC clearance (which typically requires 5 years of continuous UK residency and the right to work in the UK, such as British citizenship, ILR, or other eligible status), we still encourage you to apply. Full Time - Mainly remote ( occasional visit to the London office) Detailed Spec: Our client is a global service provider that excels in delivering innovative technology and consulting solutions to a diverse and impressive international client base.They are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with experience in BDD, Automation Testing, Agile (Scrum), and scripting to join their Tech team. You must be able to code in Java! What you'll be doing: This role includes, but is not limited to: Collaborating with and leading the team, working with the product team to define acceptance criteria and testing DOD for each story. Helping to build the test strategy and framework Pairing with developers to define and review the required tests, addressing all product delivery features and functions at the unit and component layers. Conducting exploratory testing at all levels. Defining tests throughout product delivery into live environments. Automating tests where necessary. Working with developers to design and test stubs. Ensuring the team defines tests to validate NFRs (Non-Functional Requirements) at appropriate levels. Maintaining traceability throughout the product lifecycle. Providing regular updates on test progress and quality metrics in a format consumable by stakeholders. Raising the profile of quality across the product lifecycle. Contributing to Agile teams by designing and building automated tests to ensure effective test coverage. Providing test assurance for user stories based on acceptance test criteria in a test-first environment. Working closely with Software Engineers to meet requirements and contribute to agile delivery. Participating in estimation activities and identifying opportunities to maximise testing benefits within the team. Assuring team retrospectives and planning sessions, ensuring adherence to test best practices, continual improvement, and standards. What experience you'll bring: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in Agile delivery teams using TDD (Test-Driven Development) with Java. Ideally some experience with Springboot and dependency injection Ability to work autonomously. Experience with PACT frameworks for Consumer Contract testing is desirable. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their importance in the Automation Testing process. Exposure to command line and scripting languages for at least one OS (Windows or Linux). Good coding skills (SOLID, DI, Design Patterns, etc.). Ability to unit test the frameworks you build. Qualifications and experience required: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Expertise in API testing using Postman. Proficiency in Cypress and Docker for containerised testing. Proven track record of using Gitlab for test automation storage. Strong foundation in TDD using Junit. Familiarity with SonarQube, Jenkins, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, Hamcrest, AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, and Confluence. Nice to have: - Experience with mocks and stubs. - Advanced knowledge of DevOps and Agile Development. - Ability to lead projects and design test strategies. At Walter Everett and our clients, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment . We recognise that diversity enhances our collective strength and improves our ability to meet the needs of those we serve. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please feel free to get in touch with us. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.
Senior SDET - Java & Appium 4-Day Week Hybrid Newcastle A fast-moving, forward-thinking digital organisation is currently hiring for a Senior SDET to join their team. As a business they believe in doing things differently - from how they build their software to how they support their people. No legacy systems. No red tape. Just clean code, bold ideas, and a culture built on trust, autonomy, and innovation. About the company: Innovation-first mindset : They're mobile-led, cloud-native, and automation-obsessed. People-powered culture : They believe great tech starts with great teams. 4-day working week : Because life's too short for burnout. Hybrid flexibility : Work from home with a monthly office visit or more frequently from their collaborative hub. The role: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) You'll be a key player in their agile delivery teams, leading the charge on test automation and quality engineering. This isn't just about writing tests -it's about shaping how they build, test, and release software across their digital platforms. You'll be: Designing and evolving robust test automation frameworks using Java and Appium Coaching and mentoring other testers and SDETs Driving shift-left testing practices and embedding quality into every stage of delivery Collaborating with engineers to build testable, scalable code Leading initiatives to improve performance, reliability, and test coverage Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Java , Appium , and modern test tools (Postman, Selenium, GitLab) A passion for automation across mobile, web, and backend services Experience with BDD frameworks and Agile environments A collaborative mindset and a drive to continuously improve Salary and benefits: £60k-£70k salary DOE 4-day work week Flexible Hybrid working model Up to 13% employer pension contribution £200 annual personal development fund 22.5 days holiday + public holidays Private medical, life insurance & critical illness cover Electric vehicle scheme This is more than a job-it's a chance to be part of something bold. If you're ready to lead with purpose, build with passion, and test with precision, please send your CV to Siobhan at Reed -
03/10/2025
Full time
Senior SDET - Java & Appium 4-Day Week Hybrid Newcastle A fast-moving, forward-thinking digital organisation is currently hiring for a Senior SDET to join their team. As a business they believe in doing things differently - from how they build their software to how they support their people. No legacy systems. No red tape. Just clean code, bold ideas, and a culture built on trust, autonomy, and innovation. About the company: Innovation-first mindset : They're mobile-led, cloud-native, and automation-obsessed. People-powered culture : They believe great tech starts with great teams. 4-day working week : Because life's too short for burnout. Hybrid flexibility : Work from home with a monthly office visit or more frequently from their collaborative hub. The role: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) You'll be a key player in their agile delivery teams, leading the charge on test automation and quality engineering. This isn't just about writing tests -it's about shaping how they build, test, and release software across their digital platforms. You'll be: Designing and evolving robust test automation frameworks using Java and Appium Coaching and mentoring other testers and SDETs Driving shift-left testing practices and embedding quality into every stage of delivery Collaborating with engineers to build testable, scalable code Leading initiatives to improve performance, reliability, and test coverage Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Java , Appium , and modern test tools (Postman, Selenium, GitLab) A passion for automation across mobile, web, and backend services Experience with BDD frameworks and Agile environments A collaborative mindset and a drive to continuously improve Salary and benefits: £60k-£70k salary DOE 4-day work week Flexible Hybrid working model Up to 13% employer pension contribution £200 annual personal development fund 22.5 days holiday + public holidays Private medical, life insurance & critical illness cover Electric vehicle scheme This is more than a job-it's a chance to be part of something bold. If you're ready to lead with purpose, build with passion, and test with precision, please send your CV to Siobhan at Reed -
Tester My client is looking for an expereineced Tester for the Test Execution for multiple Projects/Maintenance Cycles from Development through to Go-Live. 2 days per week on site - You must be commutable to the location specified below You will work with all departments to ensure quality deliverables, building strong relationships between the business and IT delivering software through Agile methodology. From time to time you will be required to perform software tests, following best practice to ensure quality and correct documentation of test procedures in all areas of software testing. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of documented test cases. Executing tests, preparing test reports, and working closely with relevant departments and stakeholders to report defects when required. Key skills required Proven track record in software test roles doing hands-on testing Must have experience in Agile/Scrum models Strong Testing experience with API, Cross Platform Testing, Cross Browser Testing, Web, Mobile and Tablet Strong Testing Experience in Non-Functional testing Experience of working with Test Management tools like JIRA, TFS, ALM Familiar with C# .NET, HTML, SQL & Java Good Experience of working with SQL and SQL Management Studio. Excellent knowledge in Postman & SOAP UI for API Testing Must be able to work closely with the BA & development teams Strong attention to detail Excellent English verbal and written communication skills Beneficial skills/experience Automation skills experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks and scripts in line with coding standards will be an added advantage Demonstrated experience writing test scripts from scratch in C# .net will be an added advantage Experience working with Selenium Webdriver Previous work experience within the logistics industry ISTQB Advance level Test Analyst or equivalent certification in software Testing Benefits Full private health insurance through healthcare partner Group Life Insurance and Income Protection BUPA Dental 23 days holiday, rising to 26 days per years' service + all UK Bank Holidays Holiday buy/sell scheme Employer pension contributions up to 10% AIG LifeWorks employee assistance programme (EAP) - 24/7 support for mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing Work-life balance - flexible working and work from home Professional development including learning and development, individual development plans, formal mentorship programs, professional tuition reimbursement Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
03/10/2025
Full time
Tester My client is looking for an expereineced Tester for the Test Execution for multiple Projects/Maintenance Cycles from Development through to Go-Live. 2 days per week on site - You must be commutable to the location specified below You will work with all departments to ensure quality deliverables, building strong relationships between the business and IT delivering software through Agile methodology. From time to time you will be required to perform software tests, following best practice to ensure quality and correct documentation of test procedures in all areas of software testing. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of documented test cases. Executing tests, preparing test reports, and working closely with relevant departments and stakeholders to report defects when required. Key skills required Proven track record in software test roles doing hands-on testing Must have experience in Agile/Scrum models Strong Testing experience with API, Cross Platform Testing, Cross Browser Testing, Web, Mobile and Tablet Strong Testing Experience in Non-Functional testing Experience of working with Test Management tools like JIRA, TFS, ALM Familiar with C# .NET, HTML, SQL & Java Good Experience of working with SQL and SQL Management Studio. Excellent knowledge in Postman & SOAP UI for API Testing Must be able to work closely with the BA & development teams Strong attention to detail Excellent English verbal and written communication skills Beneficial skills/experience Automation skills experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks and scripts in line with coding standards will be an added advantage Demonstrated experience writing test scripts from scratch in C# .net will be an added advantage Experience working with Selenium Webdriver Previous work experience within the logistics industry ISTQB Advance level Test Analyst or equivalent certification in software Testing Benefits Full private health insurance through healthcare partner Group Life Insurance and Income Protection BUPA Dental 23 days holiday, rising to 26 days per years' service + all UK Bank Holidays Holiday buy/sell scheme Employer pension contributions up to 10% AIG LifeWorks employee assistance programme (EAP) - 24/7 support for mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing Work-life balance - flexible working and work from home Professional development including learning and development, individual development plans, formal mentorship programs, professional tuition reimbursement Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
JOB TITLE: DevOps & Software Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin
02/10/2025
Contractor
JOB TITLE: DevOps & Software Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin
People Source Consulting Ltd
Manchester, Lancashire
DevOps Engineer - Defence & National Security Location: Manchester city centre (Hybrid) + North West client sites Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 per annum Security: SC required to start, must be willing to obtain DV Are you a DevOps engineer looking for work that makes a real difference? We're expanding a specialist team in Manchester and are looking for DevOps professionals from all technical backgrounds who want to apply their skills to impactful projects in Defence and National Security. You'll play a key role in building and running secure, scalable platforms that support mission-critical services. We welcome engineers with different tech stack experience - what matters most is your passion for automation, reliability, and problem solving in a collaborative environment. What you'll do Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments. Build and manage cloud-native and containerised environments. Apply Infrastructure-as-Code, monitoring and Site Reliability Engineering principles to ensure resilience and performance. Collaborate with developers, testers, and client stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions. Share knowledge, contribute to a learning culture, and help shape the direction of a growing practice. What we're looking for Hands-on experience in DevOps engineering, regardless of stack (eg AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD). Strong understanding of automation and modern software delivery practices. Experience working in Agile teams. Curiosity, adaptability and eligibility for UK National Security vetting at DV level. Why this role? Work only on high-impact, mission-critical Defence projects. Join at the ground floor of a growing team, with real scope for influence and progression. Hybrid flexibility in a modern city-centre location. If you want to grow your DevOps career while contributing to work of real national importance, we'd love to hear from you People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
02/10/2025
Full time
DevOps Engineer - Defence & National Security Location: Manchester city centre (Hybrid) + North West client sites Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 per annum Security: SC required to start, must be willing to obtain DV Are you a DevOps engineer looking for work that makes a real difference? We're expanding a specialist team in Manchester and are looking for DevOps professionals from all technical backgrounds who want to apply their skills to impactful projects in Defence and National Security. You'll play a key role in building and running secure, scalable platforms that support mission-critical services. We welcome engineers with different tech stack experience - what matters most is your passion for automation, reliability, and problem solving in a collaborative environment. What you'll do Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments. Build and manage cloud-native and containerised environments. Apply Infrastructure-as-Code, monitoring and Site Reliability Engineering principles to ensure resilience and performance. Collaborate with developers, testers, and client stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions. Share knowledge, contribute to a learning culture, and help shape the direction of a growing practice. What we're looking for Hands-on experience in DevOps engineering, regardless of stack (eg AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD). Strong understanding of automation and modern software delivery practices. Experience working in Agile teams. Curiosity, adaptability and eligibility for UK National Security vetting at DV level. Why this role? Work only on high-impact, mission-critical Defence projects. Join at the ground floor of a growing team, with real scope for influence and progression. Hybrid flexibility in a modern city-centre location. If you want to grow your DevOps career while contributing to work of real national importance, we'd love to hear from you People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Software Testing & Automation Specialist - Web Ecommerce- Contract Location: Hammersmith (4 days on site, 1 day remote) Rate: 500 - 650 per day (to Umbrella) Contract Length: 6 - 12 months We're looking for an experienced Software Testing & Automation Specialist to join the digital product team and design and implement from scratch an automated UI testing framework for a bespoke ecommerce / complex web platform as the sole test consultant. The role focuses on designing and implementing a UI acceptance testing strategy and automation solution for a bespoke ecommerce platform built on a Microsoft .NET stack, currently tested manually by engineers and product owners. You'll deliver a maintainable, pragmatic, and scalable automation framework that enables the team to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance release quality while ensuring it can be easily maintained and extended by non-specialists/non testers once your contract ends. Successful candidates must have similar experience in designing and implementing from scratch an automated UI testing framework for ecommerce / complex web platforms. Key Responsibilities Analyse current manual testing processes and identify opportunities for automation. Recommend and implement automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, BrowserStack, Testim). Design and configure an automated testing framework for functional and regression testing. Develop reusable test cases, templates, and clear documentation. Train and support team members to maintain and extend automated tests. Provide reporting on coverage, outcomes, and defects. Experience & Skills Proven experience in both manual and automated testing. Strong background in designing and implementing automated UI testing frameworks for ecommerce or complex web platforms. Previous experience leading the design and build of automated testing frameworks from scratch (Greenfield). Expertise in at least one automation tool or framework. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating testing into release cycles. Strong communication and documentation skills. Collaborative, self-motivated, and able to deliver outcomes independently. Everybody is welcome Diversity and Inclusion Statement. PCR Digital "At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment - it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it's why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you." We also aim to ensure that our entire process is accessible. Please make us aware of any adjustments you may need throughout the selection, interview and general process and we will do all we can to ensure that any barriers are removed for you.
01/10/2025
Contractor
Software Testing & Automation Specialist - Web Ecommerce- Contract Location: Hammersmith (4 days on site, 1 day remote) Rate: 500 - 650 per day (to Umbrella) Contract Length: 6 - 12 months We're looking for an experienced Software Testing & Automation Specialist to join the digital product team and design and implement from scratch an automated UI testing framework for a bespoke ecommerce / complex web platform as the sole test consultant. The role focuses on designing and implementing a UI acceptance testing strategy and automation solution for a bespoke ecommerce platform built on a Microsoft .NET stack, currently tested manually by engineers and product owners. You'll deliver a maintainable, pragmatic, and scalable automation framework that enables the team to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance release quality while ensuring it can be easily maintained and extended by non-specialists/non testers once your contract ends. Successful candidates must have similar experience in designing and implementing from scratch an automated UI testing framework for ecommerce / complex web platforms. Key Responsibilities Analyse current manual testing processes and identify opportunities for automation. Recommend and implement automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, BrowserStack, Testim). Design and configure an automated testing framework for functional and regression testing. Develop reusable test cases, templates, and clear documentation. Train and support team members to maintain and extend automated tests. Provide reporting on coverage, outcomes, and defects. Experience & Skills Proven experience in both manual and automated testing. Strong background in designing and implementing automated UI testing frameworks for ecommerce or complex web platforms. Previous experience leading the design and build of automated testing frameworks from scratch (Greenfield). Expertise in at least one automation tool or framework. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating testing into release cycles. Strong communication and documentation skills. Collaborative, self-motivated, and able to deliver outcomes independently. Everybody is welcome Diversity and Inclusion Statement. PCR Digital "At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment - it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it's why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you." We also aim to ensure that our entire process is accessible. Please make us aware of any adjustments you may need throughout the selection, interview and general process and we will do all we can to ensure that any barriers are removed for you.
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking Manual Testing Analysts to work for our client within the Information Technology and Services sector. This is initially a 3-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a remote role. Our client is looking for an experienced Manual Test Analyst with a strong background in general insurance particularly home or Motor insurance. The ideal candidate will be confident in executing tests systematically, identifying defects, and validating XML data. You'll be supporting two key projects involving both front-end and back-end testing of an Insurance Policy Management System. Responsibilities Deliver test support across two concurrent projects: front-end testing of an Insurance Policy Management System and back-end testing focused on insurance product model and XML data validation Execute test scripts and report results using Azure DevOps Validate a wide range of features including product UI, data processing, payments processing and XML data transfer Raise, track, and manage defects through to resolution Collaborate remotely with a squad of 4-6 testers in an Agile environment as well as with Developers and Business Analysts Maintain detailed and clear test plans and execution logs Implement current knowledge in home and motor Insurance, validating business workflows while identifying and tracking issues using accurate tools Requirements Minimum of 3 years' experience in end-to-end manual testing, including test execution and defect management Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for test and defect management Proficient in defect lifecycle management, re-testing, and regression testing Comfortable working with and validating XML data, files, and responses Solid grasp of SDLC and Agile/Scrum frameworks Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment Desirable: Experience in General Insurance, particularly Home or Motor Insurance ISTQB or equivalent certification Experience with test automation tools (even if not the primary focus) Familiarity with API testing and data validation tools Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave and work-place pension About FDM We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
01/10/2025
Full time
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking Manual Testing Analysts to work for our client within the Information Technology and Services sector. This is initially a 3-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a remote role. Our client is looking for an experienced Manual Test Analyst with a strong background in general insurance particularly home or Motor insurance. The ideal candidate will be confident in executing tests systematically, identifying defects, and validating XML data. You'll be supporting two key projects involving both front-end and back-end testing of an Insurance Policy Management System. Responsibilities Deliver test support across two concurrent projects: front-end testing of an Insurance Policy Management System and back-end testing focused on insurance product model and XML data validation Execute test scripts and report results using Azure DevOps Validate a wide range of features including product UI, data processing, payments processing and XML data transfer Raise, track, and manage defects through to resolution Collaborate remotely with a squad of 4-6 testers in an Agile environment as well as with Developers and Business Analysts Maintain detailed and clear test plans and execution logs Implement current knowledge in home and motor Insurance, validating business workflows while identifying and tracking issues using accurate tools Requirements Minimum of 3 years' experience in end-to-end manual testing, including test execution and defect management Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for test and defect management Proficient in defect lifecycle management, re-testing, and regression testing Comfortable working with and validating XML data, files, and responses Solid grasp of SDLC and Agile/Scrum frameworks Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment Desirable: Experience in General Insurance, particularly Home or Motor Insurance ISTQB or equivalent certification Experience with test automation tools (even if not the primary focus) Familiarity with API testing and data validation tools Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave and work-place pension About FDM We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
