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Location Bristol About the job Job summary We're looking for a Senior Delivery Manager to lead complex digital projects that improve how people experience the planning system. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality digital products and help us shape modern, user centred services across the Planning Inspectorate. The Planning Inspectorate has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system for England. The work we do has a significant impact on people's lives, the communities where they live and the economy. We want our colleagues to be able to work more flexibly and more collaboratively, exploring new and innovative ways to improve the way we provide services. For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please visit our careers page at Civil Service Careers Job description As a Senior Delivery Manager, you'll guide the delivery of digital products from initial discovery through to live service. You'll work with product owners, software engineers, testers and other specialists to understand user needs, plan delivery, and maintain momentum across multiple workstreams. You'll build strong relationships with stakeholders, support your team to remove blockers, and ensure delivery remains aligned to technical, security and organisational requirements. You'll also mentor Delivery Managers and contribute to continuous improvement across the wider Digital & Data function. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the end to end delivery of complex digital projects, ensuring progress against agreed time, cost and quality expectations. Supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver user focused products and enhancements. Managing risks, issues, dependencies and change using appropriate digital delivery tools and processes. Facilitating agile ceremonies, tracking delivery metrics, and resolving blockers. Working with architecture, infrastructure and security teams to ensure designs meet organisational standards. Planning releases into production, including go/no go reviews and transition into live service. Monitoring and forecasting budgets, resources and delivery plans. Building effective stakeholder relationships and ensuring clear, accessible communication. Coaching and supporting Delivery Managers to develop their practice. Salary New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. Internal rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest This role is being advertised at SEO grade with a starting salary of £46,689 Working hours: Standard working week is 37 hours, flexible working hours policy available. Office Attendance This role is contractually based in Bristol, 10 minute walk from Temple Meads train station. We recognise and value the mutual benefits of hybrid working and have a flexible approach to in person attendance, which can vary dependent on the requirements of individual business units - the details of which can be discussed with candidates if invited to attend an interview. Person specification Essential Criteria In depth understanding of the full Software Delivery Lifecycle. Experience delivering digital products using agile and/or Waterfall approaches. Practical experience of agile delivery management (lead sift criteria) Experience managing delivery across a suite of digital products. A proven ability to clearly communicate technical and complex matters to different audiences. Experience using development methodologies such as Agile or RUP. Demonstratable awareness of digital security standards. Success Profiles - Behaviours (assessed at sift and Interview) Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Seeing the Big Picture Experience (assessed at interview) Evidence of delivering digital products across the full lifecycle. Practical experience of agile delivery management. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technical solutions. Ability to communicate complex information clearly. Technical (assessed at interview) A Jira board activity will test your ability to interpret delivery information and discuss priorities, risks and next steps. For guidance on how to structure your application please visit: About the application process , Civil Service Careers

The Senior Test Engineer will be either a Tester in Charge (Major Works) managing a team of testing and commissioning engineers to deliver a project. This role would be based on a 37 hour week. What are my responsibilities? Ensure health, safety and environmental requirements are complied with both at the site depot and work sites Promote a zero accident / incident culture and environment Manage testing and commissioning in accordance with the project programme and budget requirements Ensure that testing and commissioning is carried out and recorded in accordance with correct and up to date drawings, plans, specifications and computer software and data Ensure that the quality of the testing and commissioning is in accordance with SRA, client, manufacturers and legal procedures, processes, regulations and standards Liaison with control systems and other interfacing disciplines Liaise with the appropriate Project Engineering Manager and Design Engineers in respect of design issues associated with testing Liaise with the Site Manager and installation engineers in respect of installation issues associated with testing Maximise the efficiency of site testing resources under their control Management of allocated staff Undertake regular audits of the testing and commissioning operation to ensure SMO, client, manufacturers and legal procedures, processes, regulations and standards are being complied with Establish and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship with the client and with subcontractors and other third parties interfaces Certify the system and / or systems are fit for purpose and formally handover to the client What do I need to qualify for this job? HNC/HND/Degree in electrical Engineering or equivalent (essential) IRSE Licence as Tester In Charge (essential) Experience in site testing of mainline or metro railway signalling projects for the testing and commissioning period of the project lifecycle (essential) A thorough grounding in the requirements for site testing activities as laid down in Siemens, customer, national and international standards and procedures as part of the overall project lifecycle (essential) Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills associated with managing allocated staff and contractors, other functions within the business and the customer (essential) About us We're Siemens. A collection of over 377,000 great minds who are all making the future and you could be one of them. We have offices across the UK, full of talented individual's helping us to challenge the today and work towards a brighter tomorrow. Want to join us and be a Future Maker? We're excited to hear that you would like to join us here at Siemens. Our people love it here and we want you to be a part of helping us make real, what matters. We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas of the application form to the best of your ability to help us review your suitability for the role. We will be in contact as soon as possible with an update on your application. What else do you need to know? Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, holiday allowance and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That's why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We recognise that building a diverse workforce is essential to the success of our business, therefore we encourage applications from a diverse talent pool. We are proud to announce that we have partnered with VERCIDA , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site where all our vacancies are in an accessible format. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. Organization: Siemens Mobility Company: Siemens Mobility Limited Experience Level: not defined Full / Part time: Full-time If you are a woman and cannot find jobs within engineering at Siemens that match your location or skill set why not join our talent community . While you're at it, why not set up job alerts to be notified of these fantastic opportunities when they become available!

Siemens Mobility are recruiting for a Software Engineer for our Rail Infrastructure CIS business. Based our of either Ashby de-la Zouch or Chippenham, the Software Engineer will support in the development and delivery of software components, systems and solutions for the UK rail market. Our Team and what we do: As market leaders across rail, road and logistics, Siemens Mobility Limited are pursuing the goal of networking various transportation systems with one another to move people and goods efficiently - complete mobility! Siemens Mobility inspires the world to move forward more intelligently and sustainably. We're engineering AI driven, IoT empowered transportation, giving people more freedom and the planet a greener future. And we're encouraging the world of work to be more progressive - leading by example in how we support our colleagues in innovating, learning and living. What will be my Responsibilities? Undertake activities in support of one or more of the following teams: Software Engineering, System Engineering, Software Tools Support, and Integration, Test and Validation Engineering Delivery of work packages to meet budget, timescale, quality and system performance targets. Design, implementation, configuration and test of applications; ensuring that all internal and external standards are adhered to. Where required, design and implement database tables and methods adhering to current internal and industry standards. Write clean, robust and maintainable code to minimize the cost of defects over time Maintain existing code base, analyse and resolve problems that are reported by partners and customers. Work with customers and collaborators to understand and improve existing code for their area. Follow the Software Development Lifecycle Process (SDLC), design documents and coding guidelines. Communicate and collaborate with the team and with customers, participating in meetings on both project and technical issues. Development of unit tests and testing of the work packages. Usage of tools for configuration management, source control, build, deployment and testing. Contribute to process and methodology improvements Assist testers and support personnel as needed to determine system problems. What Qualifications and Experience do I need? Bachelors degree in a relevant subject area with a high level of software content or equivalent practical experience of developing software. Competence in C# or knowledge of other object-oriented programming (OOP) languages and ability to learn new languages quickly. Experience in C, C++ or application development (Apple, Android, Objective-C, Swift etc.) would also be beneficial. Some exposure to Rail or highly regulated environments would be beneficial, but is not required. Experience in the use of configuration management and change control tools. Knowledge of engineering development lifecycles, both Waterfall and Agile. An understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts. Knowledge of programming design paradigms and techniques. Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and development tools. Ability to effectively diagnose problems by debugging software systems. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Possess a positive growth mindset with the ability to think innovatively. Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills; with an emphasis on verbal and written communication. We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas of the application form, to the best of your ability to help us review your suitability for the role. We will be in contact as soon as possible with an update on your application. About us We're Siemens. A collection of over 377,000 great minds who are all making the future and you could be one of them. We have offices across the UK, full of hardworking individuals helping us to challenge the today and work towards a brighter tomorrow. At Siemens weare always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the mostinnovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow's reality. Find outmore about the Digital world of Siemens here: What else do you need to know? Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, holiday allowance, pension and other additional benefits. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That's why we recruit phenomenal minds from all walks of life. We recognise that building a diverse workforce is essential to the success of our business, therefore we encourage applications from a diverse talent pool. We are proud to announce that we have partnered with VERCIDA , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site where all our vacancies are in an accessible format. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. Organization: Siemens Mobility Company: Siemens Mobility Limited Experience Level: not defined Full / Part time: Full-time If you are a woman and cannot find jobs within engineering at Siemens that match your location or skill set why not join our talent community . While you're at it, why not set up job alerts to be notified of these fantastic opportunities when they become available!

Siemens Mobility Limited is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Testing Engineer. This person will manage a team of testing and commissioning engineers engaged on a portfolio of projects run through the regional delivery office. They will be responsible for all testing and commissioning activities at the trackside, in Signalling Equipment Rooms, at the Operations Control Centre and with train borne equipment. Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. What are my responsibilities? Ensure health, safety and environmental requirements are complied with both at the site depot and work sites Promote a zero accident / incident culture and environment Manage testing and commissioning in accordance with the project programme and budget requirements Ensure that testing and commissioning is carried out and recorded in accordance with correct and up to date drawings, plans, specifications and computer software and data Ensure that the quality of the testing and commissioning is in accordance with SML, client, manufacturers and legal procedures, processes, regulations and standards Liaise with the appropriate Project Engineering Manager and Design Engineers in respect of design issues associated with testing Liaise with the Site Manager and installation engineers in respect of installation issues associated with testing Ensure serial numbers are added to the asset management database as each item of equipment is installed by test engineers or replaced following changes or failure Maximise the efficiency of site testing resources under their control Oversee timekeeping and discipline of allocated staff Undertake regular audits of the testing and commissioning operation to ensure SML, client, manufacturers and legal procedures, processes, regulations and standards are being complied with Establish and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship with the client and with subcontractors and other third party interfaces Certify the system and / or systems are fit for purpose and formally handover to the client Perform as Lead TIC on allocated projects What do I need to qualify for this job? HNC/HND/Degree in electrical Engineering (essential) IRSE Licence as Tester/Tester In Charge (essential) Experience in site testing of mainline or metro railway signalling projects for the testing and commissioning period of the project lifecycle (essential) A thorough grounding in the requirements for site testing activities as laid down in Siemens, customer, national and international standards and procedures as part of the overall project lifecycle (essential) Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills associated with managing allocated staff and contractors, other functions within SRA and the customer (essential) About us We're Siemens. A collection of over 377,000 great minds who are all making the future and you could be one of them! We have offices across the UK, full of talented individual's helping us to challenge the today and work towards a brighter tomorrow. Does creating the ways a new world moves sound like it requires your skills? How about ensuring we do it with net-zero emissions by 2050? Discover a engineering career combining innovation, sustainability and a rare opportunity to shape society at scale. We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas of the application form to the best of your ability to help us review your suitability for the role. We will be in contact as soon as possible with an update on your application. What else do you need to know? Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, holiday allowance and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new! That's why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We recognise that building a diverse workforce is essential to the success of our business, therefore we encourage applications from a diverse talent pool. We are proud to announce that we have partnered with VERCIDA , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site where all our vacancies are in an accessible format. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. Organization: Siemens Mobility Company: Siemens Mobility Limited Experience Level: not defined Full / Part time: Full-time If you are a woman and cannot find jobs within engineering at Siemens that match your location or skill set why not join our talent community . While you're at it, why not set up job alerts to be notified of these fantastic opportunities when they become available!

The Test Engineer will be a functional tester (3B/4). This role would be based on a 37 hour week. What are my responsibilities? Ensure health, safety and environmental requirements are complied with both at the site depot and work sites Promote a zero accident / incident culture and environment Manage their testing and commissioning activities in accordance with the project programme and budget requirements Ensure that their testing and commissioning is carried out and recorded in accordance with correct and up to date drawings, plans, specifications and computer software and data Ensure that the quality of the testing and commissioning is in accordance with SRA, client, manufacturers and legal procedures, processes, regulations and standards Liaise with the appropriate Project Engineering Manager and Design Engineers in respect of design issues associated with testing Liaise with the Site Manager and installation engineers in respect of installation issues associated with testing Maximise the efficiency of site testing resources under their control Management of testing teams as allocated Establish and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship with the client and with subcontractors and other third parties interfaces Certify the system and / or systems are fit for purpose What do I need to qualify for this job? HNC/HND/Degree/ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent (essential) IRSE Licensed as Functional Tester (essential) Experience in site testing of mainline or metro railway signalling projects for the testing and commissioning period of the project lifecycle (essential) About us We're Siemens. A collection of over 377,000 great minds who are all making the future and you could be one of them. We have offices across the UK, full of talented individual's helping us to challenge the today and work towards a brighter tomorrow. Want to join us and be a Future Maker? We're excited to hear that you would like to join us here at Siemens. Our people love it here and we want you to be a part of helping us make real, what matters. We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas of the application form to the best of your ability to help us review your suitability for the role. We will be in contact as soon as possible with an update on your application. What else do you need to know? Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, holiday allowance and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That's why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We recognise that building a diverse workforce is essential to the success of our business, therefore we encourage applications from a diverse talent pool. We are proud to announce that we have partnered with VERCIDA , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site where all our vacancies are in an accessible format. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. Organization: Siemens Mobility Company: Siemens Mobility Limited Experience Level: not defined Full / Part time: Full-time If you are a woman and cannot find jobs within engineering at Siemens that match your location or skill set why not join our talent community . While you're at it, why not set up job alerts to be notified of these fantastic opportunities when they become available!

Siemens Mobility Limited is looking to recruit a Senior Test Engineer to support the delivery of Digital Railway (ETCS) projects. This person will assist the Principle Test Engineer with the growth, management and development of a team of testing and commissioning engineers based in Derby engaged on a portfolio of major projects run through the regional delivery office and will assist with the development of new processes to enable successful delivery of Digital Railway projects with new technology. The Senior Test Engineer will ultimately be a Principles Tester (Complex). What are my responsibilities? Ensure health, safety and environmental requirements are complied with both at the site depot and work sites Promote a zero accident / incident culture and environment Carryout and Manage testing and commissioning of CBI Interlockings in accordance with the project programme and budget requirements Ensure that testing and commissioning is carried out and recorded in accordance with correct and up to date drawings, plans, specifications and computer software and data Ensure that the quality of the testing and commissioning is in accordance with SRA, client, manufacturers and legal procedures, processes, regulations and standards Liaison with control systems and other interfacing disciplines Assist with Management and development of technical solutions and architectures for conventional and ECTS schemes regionally and potentially nationally Assist with the testing and commissioning of RBC Interlockings in accordance with the Industry processes, regulations and standards Liaise with the appropriate Project Engineering Manager and Design Engineers in respect of design issues associated with testing Management of allocated staff Undertake regular audits of the testing and commissioning operation to ensure SRA, client, manufacturers and legal procedures, processes, regulations and standards are being complied with Certify the system and / or systems are fit for purpose and formally handover to the client What do I need to qualify for this job? HNC/HND/Degree in electrical Engineering or equivalent (essential) IRSE Licence Principles Tester (essential) Knowledge of legacy electro/Mechanical interlockings (essential) Experience in offsite testing of mainline or metro railway signalling projects for the testing and commissioning period of the project lifecycle (essential) Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills associated with managing allocated staff and contractors, other functions within SML and the customer (essential) About us We're Siemens. A collection of over 377,000 great minds who are all making the future and you could be one of them! We have offices across the UK, full of talented individual's helping us to challenge the today and work towards a brighter tomorrow. Does creating the ways a new world moves sound like it requires your skills? How about ensuring we do it with net-zero emissions by 2050? Discover a engineering career combining innovation, sustainability and a rare opportunity to shape society at scale. We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas of the application form to the best of your ability to help us review your suitability for the role. We will be in contact as soon as possible with an update on your application. What else do you need to know? Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, holiday allowance and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new! That's why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We recognise that building a diverse workforce is essential to the success of our business, therefore we encourage applications from a diverse talent pool. We are proud to announce that we have partnered with VERCIDA , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site where all our vacancies are in an accessible format. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. Organization: Siemens Mobility Company: Siemens Mobility Limited Experience Level: not defined Full / Part time: Full-time If you are a woman and cannot find jobs within engineering at Siemens that match your location or skill set why not join our talent community . While you're at it, why not set up job alerts to be notified of these fantastic opportunities when they become available!

Agile Tester - R&D Our team and what we do: Our products and services touch many aspects of everydaymobility including the future of Autonomous Connected Vehicles, Clean AirZones, Speed and Bus Lane Enforcement, Congestion Charging, and ElectricVehicle Charging. If you drove or took public transport today, you almostcertainly interacted with what we do every day to keep our roads safe andrunning freely. The developers in our R&D team are responsible for thecreation of innovative mobility solutions in the United Kingdom and Worldwide,working independently and as part of larger teams. The systems deployedtypically utilise core sub-systems and products from the Traffic Solutionsproduct portfolio with configuration and project specific developments. The Agile Tester will be responsible for working as part ofone of our SCRUM teams for a large customer development. Our teams are workingon a complex traffic control system that will improve the lives of thetravelling public worldwide. The teams are multi-disciplinary consisting ofC++, Angular UI and Java developers as well as testers. You will be bringingyour experience of sprint testing, automation testing and customer facingacceptance testing as we migrate from a legacy C++ system to a modern AWShosted solution. Is Siemens the place to enjoy your next success? You will be confident in organising the software testing within your SCRUM team and driving for the best quality for our customers. You will thrive within a multi-disciplinary team, working with team members to get the stories 'done' - debugging software products through the use of systematic tests. You enjoy and are able to develop and implement automated testing (using existing frameworks), which will be used for regression purposes. You will actively participate in project-wide reviews of stories and design documents, including input into the acceptance criteria. You should be working with tools such as GitLab, Docker, Jira and Confluence. You will have experience testing within a cloud environment (i.e. AWS). You can demonstrate experience of successfully working within time, quality and budget constraints. You are an effective communicator able to interact with all stakeholders, with strong oral and written communication skills. In your role, what can you expect? You will guide the team of multi-disciplined engineers inthe art of agile software testing; responsible for performing and organisingthe software testing within the SCRUM team. To investigate software defects anddebug software of major scale and complexity which are integral sprintcomponents and to provide any such support to the team with regards testing andQA. You will have a dedicated Scrum Master to assist withremoving impediments, but you will take responsibility for the team's 'QA'commitments and ensuring these are delivered. You will encourage a culture ofcontinuous improvement and have a 'can do attitude'. Candidates should hold a BSc in a related STEM discipline orbe able to demonstrate experience in a similar professional role. Candidatesideally hold ISQTB foundation in software testing accreditation, or similarcertification. Our projects are at the forefront of road networktechnologies, including V2X which further integrates on-street equipment,signage and information available to the driver in the car - all to improvesafety and minimising journey times. About us We're Siemens. A collection of over 381,000 great minds whoare all making the future and you could be one of them. We have offices acrossthe UK, full of talented individual's helping us to challenge the today andwork towards a brighter tomorrow. Want to join us and be a Future Maker? We're excited to hear that you would like to join us here atSiemens. Our people love it here and we want you to be a part of helping usmake real, what matters. We are looking forward to receiving your online application.Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best ofyour ability to help us review your suitability for the role. We will be incontact as soon as possible with an update on your application. What else do I need to know? Our compensation package includes a competitive salary,holiday allowance and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees areindividuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have aflexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anythingnew. That's why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We recognisethat building a diverse workforce is essential to the success of our business,therefore we encourage applications from a diverse talent pool. We are proud toannounce that we have partnered with VERCIDA , the UK's largestdiversity and inclusion focused careers site where all our vacancies are in anaccessible format. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibilityrequirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. Organization: Siemens Mobility Company: Siemens Mobility Limited Experience Level: not defined Job Type: Full-time If you are a woman and cannot find jobs within engineering at Siemens that match your location or skill set why not join our talent community . While you're at it, why not set up job alerts to be notified of these fantastic opportunities when they become available!

Software Engineer Leeds Permanent C#, Azure, MVC, Javascript, Software Engineer, SQL Server This technology company based in Leeds city centre are looking for capable senior software developers to join their product development team working on the next generation of their software offerings. Working on a green field project you will have the opportunity to influence the direction of these systems through technology choices, technical design and input into feature requirements. The basis of the new systems is C# 6, ASP.NET 4.5 and Azure. Our Ideal Software Engineer · You will be a solid .NET software developer with proven commercial experience working within the .NET ecosystem. · You will be familiar with Azure and used to developing within the constraints of cloud computing and the web. · You will be familiar with Microservice architectures and aware of Microsoft's Service Fabric. · You will be passionate about writing software and will be accustom to delivering high quality, tested, scalable and maintainable code. · You will be adaptable. Be it coding on either the client or server the opportunity to try out a new language or framework should excite you. · You will have an appetite to learn and will share your findings. Roles and responsibilities · To code in a test driven manner to deliver feature requirements to a high standard of quality, accuracy and maintainability. · To work within a multidisciplinary team, with developers, designers, testers, a product owner, scrum master & a business analyst. · To ensure your code performs and scales efficiently. · To develop in a way that supports mobile and poor internet connections. · To design technical solutions including database design, infrastructure, business rules and presentation. Documentation must be produced to a high level of accuracy, be unambiguous, and kept up to date. · To act as a centre of excellence in terms of the essential competency skills shown below and to provide expertise to the business. · To identify and highlight where productivity gains can be achieved either through new techniques or adoption of programming tools. If appropriate design, develop and implement programming tools for internal use. · To help the business sponsors and product owners identify and classify programming defects and then develop a solution for these defects that satisfies the specification. · To set up and configure continuous integration and deployment into target infrastructure. · To keep up to date with current trends and new technologies within the industry through self-study and research. · To perform other functions as required by senior management. Required · Expert .NET experience · Excellent C# · Excellent ASP.NET · SQL Server · JavaScript The offices are based centrally in Leeds city centre and accessible by road or rail. The offices are a short 5 minute walk from the train station. Software Engineers in West Yorkshire will find this role easily accessible. C#, Azure, MVC, Javascript, Software Engineer, SQL Server

Junior/Graduate Software Tester – Manchester City Centre – 18-25k Great opportunity for a junior or graduate Software Tester in Central Manchester. This is a small software house producing a unique suite of web applications in the City Centre of Manchester walkable from Piccadilly or Victoria. There’s some great new features and projects to enhance their Web Based software portal, so they need to expand the team, and someone who has an interesting in the bigger picture within Software Development and Testing will do well – working with a very Senior Test Manager in a small team on both Automated and Manual test projects. The ideal candidate will have some commercial software testing experience, ideally some automated testing although not essential. A desire to build a career in Software testing and they’ll provide funding and training to attain your ISTQB/ISEB qualification if you don’t already have it. No specific package/tool knowledge is required – just the right mind and ability to be a good software tester. SALARY: Negotiable, circa £15-24k + bens KEYWORDS: Software Tester, Junior Test Analyst, QA, Automation, Manual, UAT, QTP, UFT, ISEB, ISTQB, , , (url removed), .NET, Windows, Visual Studio, HTML, CSS, Javascript, OO, Java, C++, C#, Agile, Scrum, QA loader, Telerik, Winrunner, Sahi, White Box, Black box, Testing LOCATION: Based in the office – in City Centre Manchester – no travel to client sites or getting sent here there and everywhere. Manchester is commutable from: Cheshire, Staffordshire, Wilmslow, Hanford, Knutsford, Sale, Altrincham, Trafford, Salford, Chorlton, cheadle, Gatley, Stockport, Wythenshawe, Worsley, Winsford, Northwich, Sandbach, Stoke, Cheshire, Lancashire, Salford, Salford Quays, Old Trafford, Altrincham, Stretford, Sale, Oldham, Bury, Warrington, Chorlton, Didsbury, Stockport, Bury, Bolton, Ashton and more… SELECTION PROCESS: Please apply either via this site or directly to Simon Heal, (Apply online only). We guarantee 100% confidentiality, and we work very closely with key clients

Test Lead Based Wythall, South Birmingham (B47) £36,000 - £45,000 + Package - includes a 10% bonus + excellent pension scheme & more “If you are a great stakeholder manager/testing specialist but can’t add up…this may be the right role for you!” The role: Do you have experience of testing systems and business processes in a business facing role? We are the UK’s largest Closed Life and Pension Fund Consolidator and one of ‘Britain’s Top Employers 2016’ and we are looking for a Test Lead to join our Testing Team. This team is the post-build testing function, taking new system developments through to business and governance approval, so that they achieve authorisation for use within a production capacity. The function provides testing services to scheduled releases and projects, with the scope being the testing of all Finance owned systems (and testing oversight of changes which feed these systems, including Outsourced Service Providers and third party developments). This is an interesting opportunity which offers you the variety and potential to fulfil your testing expertise in role, by interacting and working closely with the wider business at Phoenix. As the Test Lead you will set up and be the guardian of test standards. You will manage the delivery of the Test Strategy for each implementation, liaising with the project teams, coordinating defects and fixes as well as managing post implementation. Other responsibilities include: - Liaising with a wide range of business representatives and stakeholders from around the organisation. This includes actuaries, accountants, design and build teams and project managers. (but don’t worry, you don’t need to have the skillset these SME’s do, but simply be able to communicate with them effectively) - Delivering the testing of a project or scheduled releases in accordance with the Test Strategy and ensure overall delivery of the deliverables in line with the agreed Schedule. - Owning the Test Schedule and drive forward the delivery of testing in close co-operation with Testers (including business testers). What we’re looking for: A talented professional with the blended balance of both testing best practice and excellent stakeholder management skills. You will have the confidence to drive the communication and relationship with them in order to achieve your testing objectives. In addition, you will need: - Excellent written, oral, presentation and facilitation skills. - A proven track record in testing new systems and business processes. - Broad experience of producing test strategies, test scripts and leading the testing effort – including test analysts and project team. - Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills - Delivery focused with awareness to the wider business - Multi-discipline experience from large complex organisations. - ISEB / ISTQB Foundation Software Testing qualification - Track record of being able to challenge positively - Solid approach and understanding to the delivery and tracking of project benefits. - Use of HP ALM system for Test Scripting, Test Execution, Reporting and Defect Management. - Experience of SQL would be highly desirable but not essential About us: We value our employees highly and have been Britain's Top Employer for the last 5 consecutive years and are a member of the FTSE 250 index. We put people first in everything we do and are always looking for new professionals to join our talented team. Our funds are closed, enabling us to focus on areas that other businesses can't. This means that, among the many benefits of working at Phoenix (such as free lunches at our onsite restaurant, nature trail walk, putting green, free car parking, subsidised onsite sport facilities including gym, football & cricket pitches, tennis courts, excellent rewards schemes…we could go on!), our staff can enjoy exposure to a diverse workload not found elsewhere. We're proud of what we do, and we've recently gained recognition for our distinctive business model. We offer excellent training opportunities, career development and company culture. N.B. When on the Phoenix Careers site, first time visitors will be asked to register before applying. Closing date: Midday Friday 23rd September 2016

Junior/Graduate Software Tester – Manchester City Centre – 18-25k Great opportunity for a junior or graduate Software Tester in Central Manchester. This is a small software house producing a unique suite of web applications in the City Centre of Manchester walkable from Piccadilly or Victoria. There’s some great new features and projects to enhance their Web Based software portal, so they need to expand the team, and someone who has an interesting in the bigger picture within Software Development and Testing will do well – working with a very Senior Test Manager in a small team on both Automated and Manual test projects. The ideal candidate will have some commercial software testing experience, ideally some automated testing although not essential. A desire to build a career in Software testing and they’ll provide funding and training to attain your ISTQB/ISEB qualification if you don’t already have it. No specific package/tool knowledge is required – just the right mind and ability to be a good software tester. SALARY: Negotiable, circa £15-24k + bens KEYWORDS: Software Tester, Junior Test Analyst, QA, Automation, Manual, UAT, QTP, UFT, ISEB, ISTQB, , , (url removed), .NET, Windows, Visual Studio, HTML, CSS, Javascript, OO, Java, C++, C#, Agile, Scrum, QA loader, Telerik, Winrunner, Sahi, White Box, Black box, Testing LOCATION: Based in the office – in City Centre Manchester – no travel to client sites or getting sent here there and everywhere. Manchester is commutable from: Cheshire, Staffordshire, Wilmslow, Hanford, Knutsford, Sale, Altrincham, Trafford, Salford, Chorlton, cheadle, Gatley, Stockport, Wythenshawe, Worsley, Winsford, Northwich, Sandbach, Stoke, Cheshire, Lancashire, Salford, Salford Quays, Old Trafford, Altrincham, Stretford, Sale, Oldham, Bury, Warrington, Chorlton, Didsbury, Stockport, Bury, Bolton, Ashton and more… SELECTION PROCESS: Please apply either via this site or directly to Simon Heal, (Apply online only). We guarantee 100% confidentiality, and we work very closely with key clients

Test Lead Based Wythall, South Birmingham (B47) £36,000 - £45,000 + Package - includes a 10% bonus + excellent pension scheme & more “If you are a great stakeholder manager/testing specialist but can’t add up…this may be the right role for you!” The role: Do you have experience of testing systems and business processes in a business facing role? We are the UK’s largest Closed Life and Pension Fund Consolidator and one of ‘Britain’s Top Employers 2016’ and we are looking for a Test Lead to join our Testing Team. This team is the post-build testing function, taking new system developments through to business and governance approval, so that they achieve authorisation for use within a production capacity. The function provides testing services to scheduled releases and projects, with the scope being the testing of all Finance owned systems (and testing oversight of changes which feed these systems, including Outsourced Service Providers and third party developments). This is an interesting opportunity which offers you the variety and potential to fulfil your testing expertise in role, by interacting and working closely with the wider business at Phoenix. As the Test Lead you will set up and be the guardian of test standards. You will manage the delivery of the Test Strategy for each implementation, liaising with the project teams, coordinating defects and fixes as well as managing post implementation. Other responsibilities include: - Liaising with a wide range of business representatives and stakeholders from around the organisation. This includes actuaries, accountants, design and build teams and project managers. (but don’t worry, you don’t need to have the skillset these SME’s do, but simply be able to communicate with them effectively) - Delivering the testing of a project or scheduled releases in accordance with the Test Strategy and ensure overall delivery of the deliverables in line with the agreed Schedule. - Owning the Test Schedule and drive forward the delivery of testing in close co-operation with Testers (including business testers). What we’re looking for: A talented professional with the blended balance of both testing best practice and excellent stakeholder management skills. You will have the confidence to drive the communication and relationship with them in order to achieve your testing objectives. In addition, you will need: - Excellent written, oral, presentation and facilitation skills. - A proven track record in testing new systems and business processes. - Broad experience of producing test strategies, test scripts and leading the testing effort – including test analysts and project team. - Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills - Delivery focused with awareness to the wider business - Multi-discipline experience from large complex organisations. - ISEB / ISTQB Foundation Software Testing qualification - Track record of being able to challenge positively - Solid approach and understanding to the delivery and tracking of project benefits. - Use of HP ALM system for Test Scripting, Test Execution, Reporting and Defect Management. - Experience of SQL would be highly desirable but not essential About us: We value our employees highly and have been Britain's Top Employer for the last 5 consecutive years and are a member of the FTSE 250 index. We put people first in everything we do and are always looking for new professionals to join our talented team. Our funds are closed, enabling us to focus on areas that other businesses can't. This means that, among the many benefits of working at Phoenix (such as free lunches at our onsite restaurant, nature trail walk, putting green, free car parking, subsidised onsite sport facilities including gym, football & cricket pitches, tennis courts, excellent rewards schemes…we could go on!), our staff can enjoy exposure to a diverse workload not found elsewhere. We're proud of what we do, and we've recently gained recognition for our distinctive business model. We offer excellent training opportunities, career development and company culture. N.B. When on the Phoenix Careers site, first time visitors will be asked to register before applying. Closing date: Midday Friday 23rd September 2016

Junior/Graduate Software Tester – Manchester City Centre – 18-25k Great opportunity for a junior or graduate Software Tester in Central Manchester. This is a small software house producing a unique suite of web applications in the City Centre of Manchester walkable from Piccadilly or Victoria. There’s some great new features and projects to enhance their Web Based software portal, so they need to expand the team, and someone who has an interesting in the bigger picture within Software Development and Testing will do well – working with a very Senior Test Manager in a small team on both Automated and Manual test projects. The ideal candidate will have some commercial software testing experience, ideally some automated testing although not essential. A desire to build a career in Software testing and they’ll provide funding and training to attain your ISTQB/ISEB qualification if you don’t already have it. No specific package/tool knowledge is required – just the right mind and ability to be a good software tester. SALARY: Negotiable, circa £15-24k + bens KEYWORDS: Software Tester, Junior Test Analyst, QA, Automation, Manual, UAT, QTP, UFT, ISEB, ISTQB, , , (url removed), .NET, Windows, Visual Studio, HTML, CSS, Javascript, OO, Java, C++, C#, Agile, Scrum, QA loader, Telerik, Winrunner, Sahi, White Box, Black box, Testing LOCATION: Based in the office – in City Centre Manchester – no travel to client sites or getting sent here there and everywhere. Manchester is commutable from: Cheshire, Staffordshire, Wilmslow, Hanford, Knutsford, Sale, Altrincham, Trafford, Salford, Chorlton, cheadle, Gatley, Stockport, Wythenshawe, Worsley, Winsford, Northwich, Sandbach, Stoke, Cheshire, Lancashire, Salford, Salford Quays, Old Trafford, Altrincham, Stretford, Sale, Oldham, Bury, Warrington, Chorlton, Didsbury, Stockport, Bury, Bolton, Ashton and more… SELECTION PROCESS: Please apply either via this site or directly to Simon Heal, (Apply online only). We guarantee 100% confidentiality, and we work very closely with key clients

Test Lead Based Wythall, South Birmingham (B47) £36,000 - £45,000 + Package - includes a 10% bonus + excellent pension scheme & more “If you are a great stakeholder manager/testing specialist but can’t add up…this may be the right role for you!” The role: Do you have experience of testing systems and business processes in a business facing role? We are the UK’s largest Closed Life and Pension Fund Consolidator and one of ‘Britain’s Top Employers 2016’ and we are looking for a Test Lead to join our Testing Team. This team is the post-build testing function, taking new system developments through to business and governance approval, so that they achieve authorisation for use within a production capacity. The function provides testing services to scheduled releases and projects, with the scope being the testing of all Finance owned systems (and testing oversight of changes which feed these systems, including Outsourced Service Providers and third party developments). This is an interesting opportunity which offers you the variety and potential to fulfil your testing expertise in role, by interacting and working closely with the wider business at Phoenix. As the Test Lead you will set up and be the guardian of test standards. You will manage the delivery of the Test Strategy for each implementation, liaising with the project teams, coordinating defects and fixes as well as managing post implementation. Other responsibilities include: - Liaising with a wide range of business representatives and stakeholders from around the organisation. This includes actuaries, accountants, design and build teams and project managers. (but don’t worry, you don’t need to have the skillset these SME’s do, but simply be able to communicate with them effectively) - Delivering the testing of a project or scheduled releases in accordance with the Test Strategy and ensure overall delivery of the deliverables in line with the agreed Schedule. - Owning the Test Schedule and drive forward the delivery of testing in close co-operation with Testers (including business testers). What we’re looking for: A talented professional with the blended balance of both testing best practice and excellent stakeholder management skills. You will have the confidence to drive the communication and relationship with them in order to achieve your testing objectives. In addition, you will need: - Excellent written, oral, presentation and facilitation skills. - A proven track record in testing new systems and business processes. - Broad experience of producing test strategies, test scripts and leading the testing effort – including test analysts and project team. - Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills - Delivery focused with awareness to the wider business - Multi-discipline experience from large complex organisations. - ISEB / ISTQB Foundation Software Testing qualification - Track record of being able to challenge positively - Solid approach and understanding to the delivery and tracking of project benefits. - Use of HP ALM system for Test Scripting, Test Execution, Reporting and Defect Management. - Experience of SQL would be highly desirable but not essential About us: We value our employees highly and have been Britain's Top Employer for the last 5 consecutive years and are a member of the FTSE 250 index. We put people first in everything we do and are always looking for new professionals to join our talented team. Our funds are closed, enabling us to focus on areas that other businesses can't. This means that, among the many benefits of working at Phoenix (such as free lunches at our onsite restaurant, nature trail walk, putting green, free car parking, subsidised onsite sport facilities including gym, football & cricket pitches, tennis courts, excellent rewards schemes…we could go on!), our staff can enjoy exposure to a diverse workload not found elsewhere. We're proud of what we do, and we've recently gained recognition for our distinctive business model. We offer excellent training opportunities, career development and company culture. N.B. When on the Phoenix Careers site, first time visitors will be asked to register before applying. Closing date: Midday Friday 23rd September 2016

Junior/Graduate Software Tester – Manchester City Centre – 18-25k Great opportunity for a junior or graduate Software Tester in Central Manchester. This is a small software house producing a unique suite of web applications in the City Centre of Manchester walkable from Piccadilly or Victoria. There’s some great new features and projects to enhance their Web Based software portal, so they need to expand the team, and someone who has an interesting in the bigger picture within Software Development and Testing will do well – working with a very Senior Test Manager in a small team on both Automated and Manual test projects. The ideal candidate will have some commercial software testing experience, ideally some automated testing although not essential. A desire to build a career in Software testing and they’ll provide funding and training to attain your ISTQB/ISEB qualification if you don’t already have it. No specific package/tool knowledge is required – just the right mind and ability to be a good software tester. SALARY: Negotiable, circa £15-24k + bens KEYWORDS: Software Tester, Junior Test Analyst, QA, Automation, Manual, UAT, QTP, UFT, ISEB, ISTQB, , , (url removed), .NET, Windows, Visual Studio, HTML, CSS, Javascript, OO, Java, C++, C#, Agile, Scrum, QA loader, Telerik, Winrunner, Sahi, White Box, Black box, Testing LOCATION: Based in the office – in City Centre Manchester – no travel to client sites or getting sent here there and everywhere. Manchester is commutable from: Cheshire, Staffordshire, Wilmslow, Hanford, Knutsford, Sale, Altrincham, Trafford, Salford, Chorlton, cheadle, Gatley, Stockport, Wythenshawe, Worsley, Winsford, Northwich, Sandbach, Stoke, Cheshire, Lancashire, Salford, Salford Quays, Old Trafford, Altrincham, Stretford, Sale, Oldham, Bury, Warrington, Chorlton, Didsbury, Stockport, Bury, Bolton, Ashton and more… SELECTION PROCESS: Please apply either via this site or directly to Simon Heal, (Apply online only). We guarantee 100% confidentiality, and we work very closely with key clients

Junior/Graduate Software Tester – Manchester City Centre – 18-25k Great opportunity for a junior or graduate Software Tester in Central Manchester. This is a small software house producing a unique suite of web applications in the City Centre of Manchester walkable from Piccadilly or Victoria. There’s some great new features and projects to enhance their Web Based software portal, so they need to expand the team, and someone who has an interesting in the bigger picture within Software Development and Testing will do well – working with a very Senior Test Manager in a small team on both Automated and Manual test projects. The ideal candidate will have some commercial software testing experience, ideally some automated testing although not essential. A desire to build a career in Software testing and they’ll provide funding and training to attain your ISTQB/ISEB qualification if you don’t already have it. No specific package/tool knowledge is required – just the right mind and ability to be a good software tester. SALARY: Negotiable, circa £15-24k + bens KEYWORDS: Software Tester, Junior Test Analyst, QA, Automation, Manual, UAT, QTP, UFT, ISEB, ISTQB, , , (url removed), .NET, Windows, Visual Studio, HTML, CSS, Javascript, OO, Java, C++, C#, Agile, Scrum, QA loader, Telerik, Winrunner, Sahi, White Box, Black box, Testing LOCATION: Based in the office – in City Centre Manchester – no travel to client sites or getting sent here there and everywhere. Manchester is commutable from: Cheshire, Staffordshire, Wilmslow, Hanford, Knutsford, Sale, Altrincham, Trafford, Salford, Chorlton, cheadle, Gatley, Stockport, Wythenshawe, Worsley, Winsford, Northwich, Sandbach, Stoke, Cheshire, Lancashire, Salford, Salford Quays, Old Trafford, Altrincham, Stretford, Sale, Oldham, Bury, Warrington, Chorlton, Didsbury, Stockport, Bury, Bolton, Ashton and more… SELECTION PROCESS: Please apply either via this site or directly to Simon Heal, (Apply online only). We guarantee 100% confidentiality, and we work very closely with key clients

Junior/Graduate Software Tester – Manchester City Centre – 18-25k Great opportunity for a junior or graduate Software Tester in Central Manchester. This is a small software house producing a unique suite of web applications in the City Centre of Manchester walkable from Piccadilly or Victoria. There’s some great new features and projects to enhance their Web Based software portal, so they need to expand the team, and someone who has an interesting in the bigger picture within Software Development and Testing will do well – working with a very Senior Test Manager in a small team on both Automated and Manual test projects. The ideal candidate will have some commercial software testing experience, ideally some automated testing although not essential. A desire to build a career in Software testing and they’ll provide funding and training to attain your ISTQB/ISEB qualification if you don’t already have it. No specific package/tool knowledge is required – just the right mind and ability to be a good software tester. SALARY: Negotiable, circa £15-24k + bens KEYWORDS: Software Tester, Junior Test Analyst, QA, Automation, Manual, UAT, QTP, UFT, ISEB, ISTQB, , , (url removed), .NET, Windows, Visual Studio, HTML, CSS, Javascript, OO, Java, C++, C#, Agile, Scrum, QA loader, Telerik, Winrunner, Sahi, White Box, Black box, Testing LOCATION: Based in the office – in City Centre Manchester – no travel to client sites or getting sent here there and everywhere. Manchester is commutable from: Cheshire, Staffordshire, Wilmslow, Hanford, Knutsford, Sale, Altrincham, Trafford, Salford, Chorlton, cheadle, Gatley, Stockport, Wythenshawe, Worsley, Winsford, Northwich, Sandbach, Stoke, Cheshire, Lancashire, Salford, Salford Quays, Old Trafford, Altrincham, Stretford, Sale, Oldham, Bury, Warrington, Chorlton, Didsbury, Stockport, Bury, Bolton, Ashton and more… SELECTION PROCESS: Please apply either via this site or directly to Simon Heal, (Apply online only). We guarantee 100% confidentiality, and we work very closely with key clients