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About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite) Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, strong architectural knowledge, and proven experience leading development teams in delivering large-scale digital solutions. As a technical leader, you will drive engineering best practices, mentor developers, contribute to strategic technology decisions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade Back End applications using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot. Define and drive technical architecture, coding standards, and development best practices. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams. Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure code. Collaborate with Solution Architects and Engineering Managers on technology roadmaps and architectural decisions. Application Development Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions. Develop scalable, resilient, and high-performing Back End services. Integrate with internal and external systems through APIs, messaging platforms, and event-driven architectures. Ensure compliance with security, performance, and reliability requirements. Architecture & Design Participate in system architecture, technical design discussions, and solution planning. Drive cloud-native development practices and modernization initiatives. Identify and mitigate technical risks and performance bottlenecks. Ensure scalability, maintainability, and extensibility of software solutions. DevOps & Delivery Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement containerized and cloud-based solutions. Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools such as Terraform. Participate in release planning, production deployments, and incident management. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA, and DevOps teams. Translate business requirements into technical solutions. Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills 8+ years of hands-on software development experience with Java. Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot frameworks. Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices architectures. Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and integration. Experience with Hibernate, JPA, and ORM frameworks. Hands-on experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ. Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar. Deep understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices. Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Strong knowledge of Git, branching strategies, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Leadership Experience Proven experience leading development teams and delivering complex enterprise projects. Ability to mentor developers and foster technical excellence. Experience managing technical deliverables, estimations, and development planning. Preferred Qualifications Experience working within regulated, standards-driven, or public sector environments (eg, GDS-aligned projects). Experience implementing cloud-native architectures and event-driven systems. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, or Splunk. Relevant Java, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, or architecture certifications. Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and API-first development approaches. Soft Skills Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities. Strong collaboration and team-building mindset. Ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead distributed teams. Nice to Have Experience in digital transformation programs. Exposure to government, healthcare, banking, or other highly regulated industries. Experience leading geographically distributed development teams. Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and modern software engineering practices.

At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role In this role within Engine's Product & Technology function, you'll run one or more subdomains in the Cards area, ensuring successful product development throughout, as well as having oversight and involvement in the creation of new cards features. You'll also work closely with the wider cards product team, including contributing to the broader cards roadmap. You'll have touch points with our existing and future clients to ensure we support them effectively. You'll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, and understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, whilst designing ways to improve it. Your work will span product strategy, client-facing requirements gathering & solution design, and product ownership in an Engineering context. What you'll get to do Take ownership of a best-in-class card product by scoping out breakthrough features, and owning the end-to-end delivery of your sub-domain(s) in close alignment with the Product and Engineering domain leaders. Contribute to the overall card roadmap with inputs from your subdomain(s) You'll work cross-functionally with engineers, designers, document writers, and QA to drive the design and delivery of improvements to the product that align with the vision of the business, taking into account existing and potential clients. You'll confidently and independently prioritise incoming tasks and clearly communicate 'the what' and 'the why' of each decision to both internal and external stakeholders. You'll manage deadlines and be responsible for proactively raising delivery risks that may impact our client projects. You'll develop a close relationship with our Delivery and Customer Success teams, taking the lead on assessing feature requests and client requirements as a key input into overall feature and roadmap definition. You'll work closely with our Business Development team by helping the team understand Engine's capabilities in your domain and joining early-stage Sales conversations as an SME. You will be responsible for being the champion of the feature, telling different teams and clients about the product, and adapting your style of communication and materials to different stakeholders Requirements Your background 2+ years of direct Product manager/owner experience, ideally in FinTech or with a regulated lender You have owned and delivered new features, projects or products from start to finish and have gathered clear learnings on what went well and what didn't. You've then ensured the successful in-life maintenance of the feature (or project) going forward. Strong preference that you have experience in card payments: Visa/Mastercard, card payment regulatory compliance, 3DS, mobile wallets, card processing or card issuing. Experience working across different regions and jurisdictions is a plus You are comfortable leading multiple workstreams on the go as well as presenting existing and new capabilities internally and externally to clients. You have experience working directly with APIs. You have a keen eye for mobile UX and a good understanding of market trends in the cards world. You have experience of rapidly understanding problems and presenting solutions in a structured and informative manner that facilitates decision making. Your skills You're able to manage competing priorities, whilst keeping sight of the big picture and driving towards an end goal. You are intellectually and technically curious and enjoy learning what things do and how they work. You have a knack for understanding technical concepts and enjoy getting into the details with engineering and design. You have good communication skills that will be required to work with both internal and external stakeholders. You're comfortable handling ambiguity and working in a flat structure. You proactively take accountability for important and strategic activities. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 45 minute with someone from the team 1 hour with two more people from the team including our Technical Product Director 45 minutes with two of the senior leadership team Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. 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A leading multidisciplinary property consultancy is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join its growing London team. Working across a broad commercial real estate portfolio, this position will support Building Consultancy, Sustainability and Project teams with specialist electrical engineering expertise across refurbishment, asset improvement and decarbonisation projects. This opportunity would suit an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer looking to step into a more senior, client facing role with greater autonomy, leadership responsibility and a clear pathway towards Principal level. The Opportunity The successful individual will play a key role in leading electrical engineering projects across commercial office, mixed use and wider real estate assets, while collaborating closely with Surveyors, Sustainability Consultants, Project Managers and external stakeholders. The role combines technical delivery, project leadership and strategic building performance advisory work. Key Responsibilities - Lead the design and coordination of electrical building services projects - Prepare and review electrical engineering designs, calculations and technical specifications - Produce and oversee technical drawings and reports using relevant design software - Support decarbonisation and energy efficiency initiatives across existing buildings and refurbishment projects - Manage projects from concept through to completion, ensuring technical quality and commercial performance - Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across Building Consultancy and Sustainability - Attend client meetings, site inspections and technical reviews - Review and validate calculations, drawings and technical information prepared by others - Support and mentor junior engineers within the team - Liaise with contractors, architects, consultants and wider project stakeholders - Ensure projects are delivered in line with statutory compliance and internal QA/QC procedures Experience Require d - Experience within electrical building services engineering, ideally within commercial real estate or consultancy environments - Proven ability to manage and deliver projects independently - Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or similar discipline - Membership of CIBSE, IET or equivalent professional body - Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and CIBSE guidance - Experience using Amtech and DIALux - Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Strong commercial awareness and project management capability What's on Offer - Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience - Exposure to high profile commercial real estate projects - Collaborative multidisciplinary environment - Clear progression pathway towards Principal level - Strong focus on sustainability and building performance - Flexible and supportive working culture Working Hours Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

About Brash: Established in 2001, Brash Solutions provides complete business solutions to a variety of industrial and commercial organisations. We have a highly professional and experienced team of support engineers and software developers. Our support business aims to meet all the IT requirements of our clients, from setting up new starters, troubleshooting issues to keeping their networks secure. We pride ourselves on the personal touch, understanding each client's needs and building strong relationships. About the role: Brash Solutions is currently recruiting for a bright, friendly and enthusiastic AI & Digital Support Apprentice to work in our offices in Berkhamsted. Working within a small team of experienced Support Technicians, you will be taking calls from our client's staff and assist them with a wide variety of IT queries. This will cover a range of general desktop issues including software, hardware, internet issues, printers, phones etc. You will troubleshoot and where possible, resolve the problem by talking users through solutions over the phone or using remote access tools to ensure fast resolution. If you are unable to resolve the problem, you will escalate with details of the steps taken so far and work with the support team to improve your understanding. Our clients have a range of IT equipment, from Windows servers to Mac laptops, but the majority are Windows desktops. We work closely with each client and third parties to provide the highest level of IT support. There will be requirement of occasional travel to visit other business sites to help with IT support or talk clients through their AI/Digital requirements. Responsibilities: Be a friendly face of IT while users are experiencing problems Taking requests from users via email, ticketing system and telephone Adhere to challenging SLA requirements, logging full details of time and work undertaken Completing initial troubleshooting in a timely manner Monitor the support ticket system for incidents requiring escalation or urgent attention Build and maintain desktop/laptop PCs/Macs and Windows Servers Follow and apply IT policies and procedures applicable to each client Help and advise on digital and AI requirements from clients Diagnose and resolve hardware and software faults System health checks Software and app support You will gain experience with the following technologies: Use of AI tools in some capacity, demonstrate being able to automate/make life easier Manage and Deploy automations and AI projects Microsoft Office 365 - Tenant setup, configuring, administration troubleshooting Microsoft Azure platform - basic navigation, setup and configuration Windows 11 - 1st/2nd/3rd Line Troubleshooting Skills, setup and configuration Apple - MacOS and iOS - 1st/2nd line troubleshooting skills, setup and configuration Microsoft Office Suite - Troubleshooting, excellent Outlook, Excel and Word skills Website Domain & DNS Management Firewall setups maintenance, configuration. Router configuration, port forwarding and VPN Other areas we support are Websites (WordPress), SQL databases, Google AdWords You will need the following skills: A keen interest in digital IT, able to learn fast and adapt skills Previous experience of working in a busy, customer facing environment preferable Good verbal and written communication skills High customer focus with a can-do attitude Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent problem solving skills Friendly and confident personality A keen interest in IT, able to learn fast and adapt skills Be able to plan your own work and time and prioritise tasks at hand Flexible and adaptable as each day will be different An excellent team player Advantage if you own a car with a full UK driving license Entry requirements: 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: 40 hours per week, 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday Benefits: 20 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays State pension Free parking Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now! Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.

We have an opportunity that has arisen within our Bristol based Product Assurance Software Quality team for an engineer to further develop their quality assurance skills by being part of the wider Product Assurance community within MBDA. Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Location: Bristol Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: Join our Bristol Software Quality Assurance team to improve QA skills by collaborating with the wider Quality Assurance community at MBDA. Assisting UK Engineering Directorate's software teams in missile programs ensures high-quality weapon systems reach global partners. This is an excellent chance to build an impact and advance a career in Quality. What we're looking for from you: The position centres on maintaining software quality by following procedures and guidelines. Experience in software development, full life cycle, and quality assurance; applicants from a diverse set of backgrounds and industries are encouraged. Knowledge of software processes including national and international standards and assurance requirements. Auditing experience would be advantageous. Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across all programmes. Collaborative but objective approach with an ability to influence change when required. Ability to lead Project Quality Assessments, identify risks and critical issues and provide recommendations to monthly reports. Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Remain calm under pressure and cope well with unexpected changes. Work independently as part of a functional and integrated team. Ideally have an Engineering Degree or equivalent experience, with an understanding of new and appropriate technologies or proven experience. Experience or knowledge of configuration management, documentation and requirements management systems is highly beneficial. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Mobile Android (Kotlin) Engineer - London, Hybrid NO SPONSORSHIP - Must have the right to work full time in the UK Daily Rate: 300 PAYE/ 350 via Umbrella per day Location: London- Hybrid 3 days/week Overview A major banking company are looking for a Mobile Android Engineer to work on mobile applications that are used by tens of millions of their cardholders around the world. They want someone with strong technical skills and creativity; someone who enjoys solving tough problems and working with innovative technologies. Responsibilities You will be to working on a team of designers, product owners, QA, and engineers developing and improving features. You should be familiar with modern software development methodologies popular in Android and be able to dive deep and rapidly iterate on ideas with your team despite some ambiguity. Skills Strong Kotlin proficiency Experience working on modern app architecture (MVVM, Jetpack Compose, distributed app structures, migrated codebases, modularised apps) Moderate to intermediate AI tooling adoption (Experience using AI in engineering workflows) Nice-to-Haves Fintech / payments industry Experience Experience building apps at large scale (millions of users) Job Title: Android Engineer (Kotlin) Location: London, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. (phone number removed). Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at (url removed)> To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to (url removed)> We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at (url removed)/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.

Test Lead with extensive experience designing and delivering automation test plans for highly complex, enterprise level applications is sought by an innovation house based near Birmingham. With large scale investment in technical innovation this Test Lead will take charge of a dynamic, autonomous team delivering an automated testing environment that will facilitate the organisations commitment to cutting edge automation over the coming years. This Test Lead will be joining a highly skilled team that embodies an autonomous knowledge share driven culture allowing this individual the chance to work closely with software engineers to deliver applications with national significance. This role would suit an existing Test Lead with in-depth understanding of engineering principles and best practice gained testing large scale, complex systems and who is happy to work closely with the software engineering leads to help define a new automated QA process. This Test Lead based near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills: - Extensive experience designing and delivering automation test plans for enterprise applications/ systems - Strong knowledge of engineering principles and best practice ideally gained in a regulated environment - Team leadership - Experience with cloud native architectures - Understanding of DevOps tooling - A innovation focussed mindset - Exposure to testing new features within a product led, tech driven environment - Impeccable communication skills as internal stakeholder management between technical teams will form a large part of this role - A real can-do attitude and a passion for technology in general The benefits for this role include: - Starting salary of up to £95,000 - 10% bonus scheme - Flexible, hybrid working (two days a week in the office in North Birmingham - One on one training scheme - 25 days holiday - Private healthcare - Private pension scheme - Annual pay reviews - Flexible working hours So if you are a Test Lead based near Birmingham and want to join a tech driven market leading organisation that is committed to ensuring they stay ahead of the tech curve then please apply now to be considered. Birmingham Up to £95,000 Quality Assurance, automated testing scripts, Postman, Java, cucumber, API, test plan

Senior Automation Test Engineer with strong commercial Selenium and Playwright exposure plus team leadership experience is sought by an innovation house based North Birmingham. With large scale investment in technical innovation this Senior Automation Test Engineer will be joining a dynamic, autonomous QA team delivering an automated testing environment that will facilitate the organisations commitment to cutting edge innovation over the coming years. This Senior Automation Test Engineer will be joining a highly skilled team that embodies an autonomous knowledge share driven culture allowing this individual the chance to work on greenfield projects using the latest technology. This role would suit a Tester who has operated at senior level for at least 4 years plus brings at least 3 years' experience writing test scripts and integrating automation tools utilised to test large scale, complex systems and who is happy to work closely with Test Manager's to help define a new automated QA processes and lead more junior testers. This Senior Automation Test Engineer based near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills: - Extensive experience writing automated testing scripts - Solid Selenium experience - Playwright experience - Strong API testing skills using postman - Proven experience testing complex applications and systems - Understanding of the software development lifecycle - Exposure to testing new features within a product led, tech driven environment - Impeccable communication skills as internal stakeholder management between technical teams will form a large part of this role - Team leadership experience - A real can-do attitude and a passion for technology in general The benefits for this role include: - Starting salary of up to £85,000 - Flexible, hybrid working (two days a week in the office) - 10% bonus scheme - 8% private pension - One on one training scheme with bi-annual promotion opportunities - 25 days holiday - Private healthcare - Annual pay reviews - Flexible working hours So if you are a Senior Automation Test Engineer based near Birmingham and want to join a tech driven market leading organisation that is committed to ensuring they stay ahead of the tech curve then please apply now to be considered. Birmingham Up to £85,000 Quality Assurance, automated testing scripts, Postman, Java, cucumber, API, Playwright, Selenium, team leadership

Software Test & Support Specialist - QA, Test, SQL, Web APIs Bournemouth - Hybrid, 2/3 days a week onsite 40,000 - 45,000 + benefits Application Support, QA, Test, Software Delivery An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Test & Support Specialist to join a growing technology-focused team in Bournemouth. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in software testing, application support and problem solving who enjoys working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Essential Skills & Experience 2 year's commercial software QA experience within a web-based environment 2 year's experience in manual application testing Experience with defect tracking and bug management processes Strong technical documentation skills with excellent written English SQL Desirable Skills Power BI API testing Automated testing Business analysis and workflow/process design If you would like to join a supportive and collaborative team with exposure to a variety of technologies, career development and learning opportunities please give me a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Control Systems Engineer Location - Glasgow Are you experienced in PLC and SCADA systems across the full project lifecycle? Do you enjoy working on complex projects within energy and renewables? Looking for a role where you can develop both technically and professionally? What's in it for you: Strong basic salary 28 days holiday + bank holidays Hybrid working (2 days from home) with flexible hours Ongoing training and development 6.5% pension Life assurance (4x salary) Private healthcare What will you be doing? Designing, developing and implementing PLC and SCADA/DCS systems Working across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to delivery Producing design and test documentation (FDS, DDS, test specifications) Carrying out factory acceptance testing (FAT) with internal teams and clients Modifying and upgrading existing systems, as well as supporting new builds Reviewing and checking technical work produced by others Supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers Where you'll be doing it: You'll be joining a well-established engineering business working on control and automation projects across energy, renewables, water and manufacturing sectors. Projects are often within highly regulated environments, focused on improving performance and efficiency at scale. What you'll need: Experience with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell or Schneider Strong SCADA configuration experience (e.g. WinCC, PCS7, Zenon or similar) Ability to write software to IEC61131 standards (ladder, FBD, ST, SFC) Experience producing technical specifications and project documentation Understanding of full project lifecycle and QA processes Strong problem-solving skills and a structured approach Willingness to travel when required Full UK driving licence We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.

Overview The Goods Inwards Inspector is responsible for inspecting incoming goods and recording results on the Quality Management System (QMS). The role also includes supporting Non-Conformance Report (NCR) activities, maintaining quality documentation, and carrying out internal system audits. The role reports to the Production & Quality Manager and works with the Quality Assurance team, Production, Purchasing, and Design departments. Key Responsibilities Inspection and Quality Duties Carry out goods inwards inspection in accordance with inspection plans Record inspection results on the QMS Raise and update Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) using the QMS Reject or pass components, stock, and work in progress Provide samples and supporting documentation for NCRs Create and maintain quality schedules for new components Maintain and update existing quality documentation Create bought-in component specification files Carry out first-off inspections for new bought-in components Carry out system audits in line with the audit schedule Liaise with Purchasing, Design, and Production as required Carry out other duties as required Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required Experience in goods inwards inspection Experience working with a Quality Management System (QMS) Experience creating and updating quality documentation Experience carrying out system audits Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications Knowledge of measurement tools and inspection techniques Experience using inspection tools and equipment Computer literate with Word and Excel Experience with QA software systems Experience with CMM equipment is beneficial but not essential Minimum 4 years experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or similar role Degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering or similar is desirable Hours of Work Monday to Thursday: 7:00am 3:30pm Friday: 7:00am 12:00pm 37 hours per week 30-minute lunch break Benefits Company pension scheme (after 3 months service) Life assurance ,Cycle to Work scheme Access to BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan Employee Hub discounts at retailers, restaurants, and more 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Additional service day after 3 years service

Mid-Level Full Stack Developer - Permanent Position Manchester / Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) Up to £60,000 + bonus + private healthcare We re working with a PE-backed consumer platform currently rebuilding their internal engineering capability after historically relying on outsourced development teams. The business operates at scale (millions of users across the UK) and they re now building cross-functional product squads internally as they modernise both their platform and engineering culture. This isn t a sit in a corner and maintain legacy code type role. It s a genuine opportunity to join a business in the middle of a large-scale technology transformation where engineering standards, product thinking and modern development practices are becoming central to how they operate. The stack: C#/.NET Core React/TypeScript Node.js Azure CI/CD/DevOps PHP/Laravel (legacy estate currently being modernised) You ll be joining one of their UK product squads working alongside a Tech Lead, Senior Engineer, QA, Product Manager and UX Designer. The role will split between contributing to the modern platform whilst also helping support and gradually modernise parts of the existing PHP estate as they continue bringing capability in-house. What they re looking for: Around 3+ years commercial software engineering experience Good experience with .NET backend development PHP/ React / TypeScript exposure Someone who enjoys product engineering rather than ticket-factory delivery Engineers who care about code quality, collaboration and improving systems properly Curiosity around AI-assisted development and modern engineering tooling What makes this genuinely interesting: Direct access to CTO and senior leadership Opportunity to shape engineering standards as the function grows Strong progression opportunities into senior level roles Modern product squads with meaningful ownership Fast-moving environment without heavy corporate process Engineering transformation already underway rather than talked about The business is Manchester based with hybrid working (typically 2-3 days onsite). Salary is realistically up to £60,000 depending on experience alongside bonus, private healthcare and additional benefits.

Senior QA Automation / SDET Engineer (SC + NPPV3 Cleared) Birmingham 6 Month Contract £400-£450/day (Outside IR35) Hands on Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) engineer needed with both SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance , plus strong hands-on experience with JUnit, Cucumber, and Selenium WebDriver . 6 Month Rolling Contract based in Birmingham . Start ASAP in May/June 2026. Hybrid Working 3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2 days/week working from the office in Birmingham with occasional travel to Croydon . A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Key skills, experience + duties to include: Extensive hands-on experience with JUnit, Cucumber, and Selenium WebDriver within complex enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Spring applications , microservices, and distributed architectures. Good understanding in PostgreSQL , including query optimisation, performance tuning, and data validation. Experience using WireMock for service virtualisation and integration isolation. Strong expertise in Performance, Load , and Stress testing using JMeter . Proven experience leading testing activities within Agile delivery teams. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tooling such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI. Ability to analyse complex systems, identify risks, and design effective test strategies. Experience with Git , Jira, Confluence , and related engineering tools. Desirable Skills: Testing microservices at scale, including contract testing approaches. containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Understanding of BDD/TDD practices and quality driven engineering.Monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Systems Test Engineer for our client located in Stallingborough. This is a contract opportunity up to October. As a Systems Test Engineer, you'll be embedded in the test engineering team, working alongside firmware, hardware, and compliance engineers. Your day-to-day work spans from functional bring-up and interface characterisation through to scripting automated test suites and expanding the HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) test system to accommodate new product variants. Summary You are an experienced test or embedded systems engineer comfortable working across hardware bring-up, software/firmware interface testing, and test automation. You're at home with a logic analyser in one hand and a Python script in the other : equally able to characterise a new PCB's wireless interface and write the automated test that will verify it on every future build. You'll work alongside the myenergi test team to validate new product variants from first-board bring-up through to factory-readiness, and to build the automated test infrastructure that makes repeatable validation possible at scale. Hardware Bring-up & Interface Validation Validate new PCB variants at board level power-on sequencing, signal integrity, interface checks Test and characterise all communication interfaces: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, BLE, 4G/LTE, and PLC (ISO 15118) Diagnose and document hardware/firmware integration issues; work with firmware engineers to identify root causes Support pre-compliance testing activities alongside the companies compliance team : EMC prescreening, electrical safety checks, grid connection interface validation (G98/G99 awareness) HIL Testing & System Expansion Execute existing HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) test suites for new product variants Expand HIL system compatibility to cover new hardware configurations : add new test points, update stimulus/response scripts, validate coverage gaps Work with the firmware and test teams to align HIL scenarios with real-world use cases Test Automation & Scripting Write new automated test scripts covering interface, functional, and regression test cases Build or extend test applications and tooling that integrate with the existing CI/CD pipeline Develop reporting infrastructure : clear, structured test reports that communicate pass/fail status, coverage, and defect details to engineering and product teams Align test cases with Jira and ensure traceability from requirement through to test evidence Factory Test Support Support production engineering to configure and validate bed-of-nails test fixtures for new variants Assist with EOL (end-of-line) test rig setup ensuring factory test coverage matches product specification Document factory test procedures and pass/fail criteria clearly Embedded systems test experience : hands-on validation of electronic hardware/firmware products; comfortable with PCB bring-up, lab equipment, and debugging unfamiliar boards Interface & protocol testing : proven experience testing at least two of: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, BLE, 4G/LTE, PLC or CAN : at a functional and diagnostic level (not just ping-and-pass) Test automation scripting : Python or equivalent; experience writing structured automated test scripts that run in a CI/CD context HIL or bench test systems : experience operating and extending hardware-in-the-loop or automated bench test environments Test reporting : able to produce clear, structured test reports; experience with test management tools (Jira, Qase, or equivalent) Communication : comfortable working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment; clear written and verbal reporting On-site availability at Stallingborough for the duration of the contract Desirable Skills & Experience Knowledge of EV charging standards or residential energy systems (IEC 61851, OCPP, ISO 15118, G98/G99) Experience with pre-compliance or EMC test activities Familiarity with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Factory test or production test experience (bed-of-nails, ICT, EOL) Electronics or Embedded Systems degree (or equivalent practical background) AI-assisted testing : use of AI tools to accelerate test script generation, documentation, or defect analysis

Lead the engineering standards behind a High-Growth UK SaaS platform Software Development Manager NestJS / NodeJS, Vue: .NET backgrounds welcome Hyrbid / remote working Up to 100,000 + benefits If you're a technically strong engineering leader who built your career on solid engineering foundations (whether in C# / .NET or modern JavaScript frameworks) and still care deeply about code quality, DevOps maturity, and scalable systems, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity. We're partnered with a high-growth UK SaaS technology company building data-driven digital products that help commercial teams better understand and engage their customers. As they scale their customer-facing platforms, they're looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to shape engineering standards and lead the next phase of platform evolution. The Tech Environment The company's stack has evolved. Originally built on a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation, the platform has transitioned to a more modern stack including: NestJS / NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, Snowflake. They are open to candidates from a strong .NET background who have since gained experience in modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems. Or who can demonstrate the adaptability and technical depth to operate in this environment. What matters most is engineering quality, architectural thinking, and leadership credibility, not a rigid checklist of frameworks. You'll balance people leadership, technical direction, and delivery performance, ensuring teams build maintainable, secure, and high-performing systems. What We're Looking For Significant experience in a SaaS or product-led environment Strong previous experience as a hands-on software engineer (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks) Proven leadership of engineering teams Experience building and operating systems at scale A solid understanding of automated testing and QA practices Familiarity with modern DevOps approaches Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills The ability to quickly pick up new tools and solve complex problems Interested? If you're a strong engineering leader who wants to influence platform direction without stepping away from technical depth, this role offers real impact in a growing SaaS business. Apply now or contact us for more details: (url removed) / (phone number removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Senior QA Validation Engineer Location - Cambridge: On Site (some flex on occasion Salary - 80k - 100k (depending on experience) + up to 10% bonus (company performance dependent) Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Validation Engineer to support the development and delivery of complex, safety-critical software systems within a regulated environment. This role combines software verification and validation activities with quality and compliance responsibilities, ensuring that software products are developed, tested, and documented in accordance with established quality management processes and industry standards. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from test strategy and verification planning through to execution, reporting, and regulatory compliance activities. Key Responsibilities Verification & Validation Develop, maintain, and execute software verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports. Define and implement test strategies covering unit, integration, system, and end-to-end testing activities. Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites to support continuous integration and release activities. Create and maintain test tools and processes to improve test coverage, efficiency, and repeatability. Execute manual testing where automation is not feasible or appropriate. Establish and maintain traceability between requirements, design artefacts, risk controls, and verification activities. Analyse test results, investigate defects, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions. Quality & Compliance Ensure testing activities are conducted in accordance with established quality management processes and applicable regulatory requirements. Support software risk management activities throughout the product lifecycle. Author, review, and maintain validation documentation, including test plans, test cases, protocols, reports, and supporting quality records. Contribute to design history, requirements management, and other controlled documentation activities. Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions where required. Collaboration Work closely with software, systems, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure product quality objectives are achieved. Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering and operations to resolve quality issues and improve development processes. Promote best practices in software testing, validation, and quality assurance. Skills & Experience Strong background in software verification, validation, and quality assurance within a regulated industry. Experience developing and executing automated and manual test strategies. Working knowledge of C/C++ and Python for test development and automation. Experience testing complex integrated systems involving software, hardware, and electromechanical components. Familiarity with requirements management, electronic quality management systems (eQMS), and controlled documentation processes. Ability to analyse technical issues, identify risks, and develop practical solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Experience Experience working within regulated product development environments. Knowledge of software lifecycle, risk management, and quality management standards relevant to safety-critical systems. Experience supporting compliance, validation, and regulatory documentation activities. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Several years of experience in software quality assurance, verification, validation, or test engineering within a regulated industry. Working Environment Collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment. Opportunity to work across software quality, validation, compliance, and process improvement activities. Occasional travel may be required.

DevOps Lead - AI-Enabled Software Engineering Location: Reading (Hybrid) Permanent We are seeking an experienced and hands-on DevOps Lead to join a leading digital infrastructure organisation undergoing significant technology transformation. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing software engineering team while driving the adoption of AI-assisted development practices across the software delivery lifecycle. As DevOps Lead, you will be responsible for setting the technical direction, owning the engineering roadmap, and ensuring the successful delivery and ongoing support of bespoke cloud-based applications. You will combine strong leadership capabilities with hands-on software development experience, leveraging modern AI-powered engineering tools to improve delivery speed, quality, and developer productivity. The Opportunity You will lead an Agile software development team comprising engineers, analysts, and QA specialists responsible for building and maintaining business-critical applications for internal users, customers, and external partners. This role offers the opportunity to shape engineering best practices, modernise development processes, and drive innovation through AI-enabled software delivery. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Delivery Lead and mentor a cross-functional software development team in an Agile environment. Define and execute the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Drive the successful delivery of cloud-based applications and digital initiatives. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to manage priorities, expectations, risks, and dependencies. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality. Technical Ownership Own the end-to-end technology stack including frontend, backend, APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, scalability, performance, and security standards. Champion DevOps best practices including automation, monitoring, observability, and operational excellence. Maintain robust security controls, vulnerability management, and compliance standards. AI-Assisted Engineering Act as a hands-on contributor to software development activities. Drive adoption of AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and code generation platforms. Establish best practices for safe, secure, and effective AI-assisted development. Embed AI-enabled workflows across design, coding, testing, documentation, and knowledge management. Ensure AI-generated outputs meet engineering, security, and architectural standards. Evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to enhance engineering productivity and delivery capability. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience leading software engineering or DevOps teams. Strong background delivering cloud-native applications within Agile environments. Experience with public cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong understanding of full-stack development, APIs, databases, and software architecture. Expertise with source control, CI/CD automation, and DevOps tooling such as Git, Jenkins, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar technologies. Experience implementing monitoring, observability, and operational support practices. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools and integrating them into engineering workflows. Desirable Experience Experience establishing AI governance and secure AI development standards. Exposure to integrating AI tooling into CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes. Understanding of prompt engineering, code validation, and AI risk management. Experience working within highly regulated or security-conscious environments. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Systems, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of software engineering within a technology-driven organisation. You'll have the autonomy to influence technical strategy, lead a talented team, and drive the adoption of cutting-edge AI-assisted development practices while delivering solutions that have a significant business impact. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

My client, arguably one of the best companies in the sector, are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients. They are looking to employ an experienced Senior / Principal Engineer to be based in our NE office. You will have experience in the delivery of European data centres and mission-critical projects, along with other sector experience including process pharmaceutical, healthcare, commercial, labs and/or clean rooms would be desirable. Role Responsibilities • Responsible for the running of large projects. Undertakes a client facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical or Electrical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc. (Several building types) • Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes • Surveys, tests, carries out dilapidation reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations • Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements • Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with and provides advice to client • Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams • Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards • Leads on the coordination of engineering services • Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions Role Requirements You will need to possess the following professional and technical expertise: • BSc/BEng or degree in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experience • MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND plus appropriate experience or equivalent • Working towards Chartered Eng status • Significant experience of specification design for several building types • Sound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislation • Knowledge of MS Office applications word, excel etc • Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software • Good understanding of BS standards/ UK Regulations/Codes • Ability to prioritise own workload • Ability to work to deadlines • Managerial skills • Presentation skills • Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective.

A great energy client based in London is looking for a Full Stack Python Engineer. Fantastic benefits, bonus, training, events, cycling scheme, pension, free breakfast and much more! If you're looking for a genuinely exceptional tech environment in London, this is it. The team is highly collaborative, technically strong, and incredibly supportive - a group of talented professionals who genuinely enjoy working together. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable software solutions, ensuring alignment with Principals and Architects. You must have at least 4 years Python experience Experience with Typescript and a years Javascript Key Requirements Strong expertise in Python web development frameworks (e.g., Django) and JavaScript/TypeScript, with experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Skilled in applying software technical design principles to build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions within modern cloud-based architectures. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience. Experience with CI/CD tools and practices. Strong problem-solving & communication skills. Adaptability/willingness to learn (e.g., Agile). Technical leadership (mentoring, best-practice guidance). Desirable: Experience with modern frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Node.js, Terraform, Celery). Experience with database schema design and query optimisation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and DevOps, to deliver high-quality features. Lead code reviews and technical discussions, and contribute to architectural decisions. Lead complex coding tasks; ensure code quality. Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Estimate work; lead delivery of features from the roadmap. Solve ambiguous problems with scalable solutions.