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I am recruiting for an experience QA Test Automation Engineer to join my client in central Bristol , they want people happy to go to their office one day every fortnight. They are the most incredible tech for good company using AI to build tools that make life easier for people who need additional support. The product is meaningful, impactful, and something you can definitely feel proud to be a part of. In this role you will be the sole QA within the business. For the first six months you will have support from a manual tester who will take responsibility for manual testing, giving you space to focus on building and driving automation. There is already a QA foundation in place from a previous tester, so you will have existing processes and some automation to build on, but also the freedom to redo/ improve things if needed. You will be testing across both web and native mobile applications The tech stack includes Playwright for web automation, WebDriverIO, Appium and BrowserStack for mobile automation, TypeScript, Mocha, Cucumber, Jira, and a bespoke in house LLM test harness. There is already strong unit test coverage in place, giving you a solid base to build a robust end to end automation strategy. You will take ownership of QA strategy end to end, driving automation forward with a strong focus on modern tooling. This is a hands on role where you will balance manual and automated testing where needed, introduce structure and process in a way that adds value without unnecessary overhead, and work closely with developers and product in a highly collaborative environment. As the business moves towards becoming a medical device company, you will also play a key role in helping mature QA practices to align with more rigorous standardsp. Although it is early stage, the team already has strong processes in place due to the nature of their product so there is no startup chaos here. The ideal person will be an experienced automation tester with strong web automation skills, ideally using Playwright, with mobile experience being a nice to have. You will be comfortable working independently, confident taking full ownership of QA end to end, and naturally curious about AI and large language models, with a genuine enjoyment of figuring things out. Salary is up to 70,000 depending on experience. If you would like to hear more, please apply below to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment

Engineering Manager (Golang) Lead High-Performing Golang Engineering Teams Our client, a fast-growing and innovative technology organisation based in Greater Manchester, is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager (Golang) to lead and develop high-performing Agile engineering teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who still enjoys working with code, while also taking ownership of team delivery, technical direction, and engineering excellence within a modern cloud-native environment. You ll play a key role in shaping architecture, driving best practices, and supporting the delivery of scalable, secure backend systems used by customers at scale. The Role As Engineering Manager, you ll lead a team of Golang Software Engineers working across cloud-native microservices and distributed systems. You ll balance technical leadership with people management, ensuring high-quality delivery while mentoring and growing engineering talent. You ll collaborate closely with Product, Architecture, DevOps, QA and wider stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of Golang Software Engineers. Oversee the design, development and delivery of scalable backend services. Provide technical direction across microservices, APIs and cloud-native systems. Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering standards. Promote best practices in CI/CD, testing, and DevOps culture. Support hiring, onboarding and professional development of engineers. Work closely with Product Managers to define and deliver roadmaps. Ensure code quality, scalability, security and performance standards are met. Drive continuous improvement and engineering excellence across teams. Champion the use of modern tools, including AI-assisted development. About You You ll be an experienced engineering leader with a strong technical background in backend or distributed systems development, ideally using Golang. You ll bring: Strong commercial experience with Golang or similar backend technologies. Previous experience in a leadership, team lead or engineering management role. Strong understanding of microservices and distributed architectures. Experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices. Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making ability. Experience working in Agile environments. Desirable Experience Serverless technologies (AWS Lambda). Docker and Kubernetes. Event-driven architectures and messaging systems. Background in fintech or regulated environments. Experience scaling engineering teams in high-growth organisations. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £70,000 £100,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working (Greater Manchester). Opportunity to lead and shape a growing engineering function. Clear career progression into senior leadership roles. Modern, cloud-first technology stack. Collaborative and innovative engineering culture. Pension scheme. Additional benefits including birthday leave, wedding leave, charity days, and wellness initiatives. Opportunity to work with AI-driven engineering tools and modern development practices. Join the Team This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Manager who wants to combine technical leadership with hands-on influence, helping shape scalable systems and high-performing engineering teams in a fast-growing technology business. If you're passionate about Golang, cloud-native architecture and building strong engineering cultures, we'd love to hear from you.

Introduction Join an organisation at the forefront of delivering innovative, large-scale technology programmes that support a cleaner, more sustainable future. This is an opportunity to shape how quality is embedded across enterprise-wide change, ensuring technology solutions are reliable, resilient and ready for users from day one. Role Overview: Location: Hybrid - Derby, Manchester or Warrington (1-2 days a week in office) Package: £53,700 - £70,000 + excellent benefits Industry: Energy / Engineering / Technology What You'll Be Doing: Develop and lead a risk-based Test & QA strategy that is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle. Establish and maintain consistent testing frameworks, governance and quality standards across multiple programmes. Oversee functional, non-functional, end-to-end process and user acceptance testing to ensure robust delivery. Work closely with project managers, solution architects and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, business-ready solutions. Promote best practice in quality assurance across the wider delivery community. Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including test automation and modern testing approaches. Provide expert QA guidance, helping teams identify and mitigate risks early in the change lifecycle. Drive confidence in delivery by ensuring solutions are operationally ready and fit for purpose. Main Skills Needed: Proven experience leading Test & QA activities across complex enterprise systems and large-scale change programmes. Strong understanding of functional, non-functional, integration, end-to-end and user acceptance testing. Experience establishing QA governance, assurance frameworks and risk-based testing strategies. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and embed quality throughout project delivery. Confident mentoring and supporting delivery teams to improve testing maturity and outcomes. A collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Passion for continuous improvement, innovation and driving quality across technology programmes. What's in It for You: Hybrid working with flexibility around office location. Performance-related bonus of up to 12.5%. £2,200 flexible benefits allowance to tailor your package. Generous pension contribution with 12% employer contribution. 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave. Private medical insurance. Life assurance at six times pensionable salary. £250 home office allowance for new starters. The opportunity to play a key role in delivering meaningful, enterprise-wide transformation within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Curious? Apply now - or grab five minutes with us to hear more. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.