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(Test Manager - 10 months - Milton Keynes - DV - £514 pday) An experienced Test Manager with SC or DV Security Cleared - £514pday a day is required by our government client based near to Milton Keynes, Bucks, East Midlands. Commutable from Northampton, Cambridge, Bedford, North London. Full 5 days on-site is required Working in a Security Cleared environment - DV (Developed Vetting) or SC is required. Collaborate with delivery teams and determine the testability of functional and non-functional requirements. Utilise their domain and business knowledge and take a business and operational view when analysing the system under test. Construct a test solution based on Business and/or Operational requirements. Engage with Business and/or Operational Stakeholders to gain agreement to the proposed test solution. Create test documentation to support the agreed test solution. Manage all defects and liaise between Business and/or Operational Stakeholders and software developers to ensure the defect management reflects the Business and/or Operational priorities Understand and manage the constraints and limitations placed upon the test solution from the Business/Operational pressures Support the Go-Live/Production deployment activities of the Business and/or Operational solution Skills experience required: ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM) v3.0 or equivalent test management certification or proven test management experience. Basic knowledge of SQL scripts used to interrogate databases Knowledge of Cloud infrastructure setup (AWS and Azure) Awareness of Virtual Machine management tools (eg VMWare) Knowledge of test management tools Awareness of non functional testing techniques Level 3 Information Communication Technician or equivalent level 3 qualification in IT, Computer Science or relevant experience Experience of working in Tier 2 environments Knowledge and practical experience in stress, load, soak and performance testing Knowledge of continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) Basic Networking knowledge (eg Cisco) Knowledge of test automation tool sets SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Software Developer to work a 12-month contract for our client initially two days per week on-site in Exeter (dropping to one day per week after induction). Consumer Digital enables the public to access data through various channels such as the website and mobile apps. Your team within Consumer Digital aims to understand the important data for web scale platforms and make available the latest information through common capability APIs that are robust and well architected. At this role level, you will: Develop software to meet user needs Follow best practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines Write clean, secure and well-tested code Coach and mentor more junior colleagues Operate the services you build and identify issues in production Essential skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proven ability of designing, implementing and delivering quality and efficient software using Amazon Web Services to deliver data via APIs Good communication skills that adapt to all level of stakeholders Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and lead development activities Demonstrable skills in Python software development Demonstrable skills in AWS CDK Desirable: Experience of source control systems such a git Experience of AGILE approach to software development following GDS principles Experience of using AI/Prompt engineering to aid development Experience of scientific data formats such as NetCDF, BUFR, GRIB If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).

Java Developer (x2) - SC Cleared Guildford or Newcastle - 2/3 days per week onsite 525 per day (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required Join a collaborative Agile Scrum team as a Java Developer, building innovative geospatial solutions using modern cloud technologies. You'll work across the full software development lifecycle, designing and developing scalable cloud-based applications, writing clean, maintainable code, and ensuring quality through testing and best practices. Alongside contributing to code reviews and reusable solutions, you'll collaborate closely with your team in Agile ceremonies to deliver impactful, high-quality software. What We're Looking For Strong experience with Java Experience in cloud services development Solid understanding of unit testing frameworks and practices DevSecOps awareness (e.g. Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube ) (desirable) Experience with Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift (desirable) Familiarity with the Quarkus framework (desirable) Front-end development experience with Angular (desirable) If this Java Developer role is of interest, apply now!

Job Title: Senior Java Developer Max Rate: £480 - 595p/d via Umbrella Clearance Required: SC Cleared or Eligible Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - Hybrid - min. 2 days per week Job Description: CESA Futures require a Senior Java Engineer to write the low-level design and build some transformation code to transform data from CESA to the ETMP design which will be hosted in an Oracle database. The CESA Futures Programme is a major 2yr+ programme of work within the overarching Tax Admin Modernisation Programme. Currently completing the Discovery phase, CESA Futures will modernise the existing CESA application through the creation of new capabilities or the transfer of functionality to other existing systems across the estate. The remediated capabilities within Tax Admin are referred to as the Auxiliary Self-Assessment Solutions (ASAS), which itself consist of a number of products. These products contain Presentation, Service and Data layers. These are largely supported by the following technologies: The CESA Futures team follows agile principles, on a two-week sprint cadence, with multiple scrum teams forming the overall engineering team. Engineers are expected to be, or become, T-shaped and able to operate across the product stack, including testing (or have a drive to develop their skills in other areas). The engineering team is looking to grow substantially during 2025 and is looking for a mixture of experience levels to form our new scrum teams. This particular role is for a mid-range technical resources where the ability to work within a team. Required Skills: . React . Java 17+ . JSON . Spring Boot 3+ . Junit . Playwright . HTML . Object Oriented Design . JPA . Maven . Gitlab (understanding of Git at least is essential) . JDBC . Proven leadership skills . Good communication skills . Proven team engagement skills . Proven coaching skills . Quality Driven . Adaptable/ability to context switch . Stakeholder Management Optional Skills: . Kubernetes . Micro-services . GraalVM . Helm . Mockito . AWS . Kibana . Grafana . Open API . WCAG . OAuth2/OpenID . Sustainable Software Engineering . Cucumber/Gherkin . Selenium . Agile Scrum . Agile Practices

CONTRACT SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED NEW CONTRACT JOB OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING NATIONAL SECURITY COMPANY FOR A SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER WITH eDV CLEARANCE Contract job opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer Globally leading defence/cyber security company £500 - £750 per day (inside and outside IR35 roles available) London based organisation in an easily accessible location Contract Senior Software Engineer To apply please call or email (see below) WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting multiple contract Senior Software Engineers to work with various clients in London ranging from R&D companies, Multi-National Consultancies to SME's and product based companies. Due to the nature of the work these clients do, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance. WHAT WILL THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER BE DOING? As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work with an experienced agile team to design and deliver packages of bespoke work, work development teams and liaise with customers. You will work through the entire software development life cycle from requirements capture to R&D, implementation to automation. WE NEED THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER TO HAVE. Current enhanced DV clearance Experience with at least one of the following: Java, Python, C++, C#, .NET, JavaScript, React Experience mentoring juniors or leading teams is nice to have but not essential Experience/Knowledge of automation IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER TO HAVE. Cloud based experience Microservice architecture or server-less architecture Big Data/Messaging technologies such as Apache Nifi/MiNiFi/Kafka TO BE CONSIDERED. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to (see below) For further information please call me. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Dominic Barbet. I look forward to hearing from you. CONTRACT SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED KEY SKILLS: SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER/SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER/JAVA DEVELOPER/JAVA ENGINEER/LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/DV CLEARED/DV CLEARANCE/DEVELOPPED VETTING/DEVELOPED VETTED/DEEP VETTING/DEEP VETTED/SC CLEARED/SC CLEARANCE/SECURITY CLEARED/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Job Title: Java Developer (eDV Cleared) Duration: 5 Months Initially Location: Manchester, Cheltenham or London Max Rate: £825p/d max via Umbrella Clearance required: eDV Role Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of secure, scalable systems supporting national security missions. This role requires deep technical expertise in Back End development, containerisation, and system integration, along with the ability to work closely with stakeholders in high-trust environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead Back End development using Java and Python, ensuring high performance and reliability Architect and manage object store configurations and containerised environments Build and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes Design and optimise relational databases using SQL Integrate third-party software and develop Scripting/glue code for seamless system interoperability Oversee the development and deployment of web-based user interfaces Collaborate with cross-functional teams and national security stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions Apply Agile methodologies to drive iterative development and continuous improvement Diagnose and resolve complex system faults and errors with a structured problem-solving approach Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in Java and Python Back End development Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration Proficiency in object store configuration and secure data handling Solid understanding of SQL and relational database design Proven experience integrating third-party software and Scripting for system automation Demonstrated ability to build and deploy web UIs Experience working in or closely with national security missions Strong analytical and fault-tracing capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Agile mindset with experience leading Agile teams or initiatives Preferred Qualifications: Security clearance or eligibility to obtain one Experience in secure software development practices Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps principles