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Senior Firmware Engineer 60-70k Norfolk Join an innovative technology company dedicated to developing cutting-edge power systems, motors, and motor controllers across diverse market sectors. We are looking for an integral member of the Engineering Team to deliver robust firmware and software solutions. Responsibilities as a Senior Firmware Engineer: Design, develop, maintain, and test firmware and software for products focusing on power systems, motors, and motor controllers Act as the technical interface with the hardware design team and ensure all code development meets company standards Actively promote continuous improvement in development and coding practices, while also supporting QA and optimising performance. Requirements: Developing ARM MCUs in C Python experience Proven experience writing code to control power electronic systems Ability to read and understand electronic schematics Familiarity with coding standards, such as MISRA Knowledge of firmware/software debugging and validation techniques Apply now to drive the next generation of power systems and deliver cutting-edge firmware solutions!

The Role This is an Engineering role in the Mobile/App track within a Platforms context, focused on full replatforming of a consumer app and establishment of a durable app engineering function. The technical environment centres on React Native as the target cross-platform foundation, replacing Legacy implementation. The role requires strong command of mobile architecture, native integration where needed, delivery pipelines, and production operations. It also requires close integration with cloud-native Back End and platform services to ensure secure, reliable, and observable mobile experiences. The domain context demands practical leadership through architectural transition, with clear governance of engineering quality, security, release readiness, and long-term maintainability. Your responsibilities: * Lead and deliver a clear replatforming strategy for the consumer app, with phased milestones, measurable outcomes, and active risk management. * Provide evidence-based architecture and technology recommendations to the Head of Platform-App, balancing speed, quality, maintainability, and commercial impact. * Establish and embed an app technical governance process covering architecture decisions, engineering standards, security controls, quality gates, and release approvals. * Co-establish the new app function with the Head of Platform-App, including operating model, team interfaces, capability expectations, and delivery accountability. * Drive end-to-end migration execution from current-state platform to target-state mobile stack, ensuring minimal customer disruption. * Align delivery across Product, Design, QA, Platform, and Back End teams so priorities, dependencies, and sequencing are transparent and executable. * Set and enforce standards for mobile non-functional quality, including performance, reliability, offline behaviour, accessibility, and observability. * Improve delivery throughput through robust CI/CD, automated testing, release discipline, and clear incident-learning loops. * Lead technical decision forums and governance checkpoints that improve consistency and reduce late-stage defects or rework. * Provide concise, director-level progress reporting on transformation status, delivery risks, mitigation plans, and decisions required. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * Significant experience leading large-scale mobile engineering initiatives, including ownership of architecture, delivery, and quality outcomes. * Strong hands-on expertise in React Native and cross-platform app architecture in production environments. * Demonstrable success delivering major app replatforming or migration programmes with controlled transition risk. * Experience defining and implementing practical engineering governance that improves decision quality without creating unnecessary process overhead. * Deep knowledge of iOS and Android engineering fundamentals, including performance optimisation, secure coding, accessibility, and testability. * Proven ownership of mobile build and release pipelines, including code signing, environment controls, and App Store/Google Play release management. * Strong stakeholder leadership with the ability to advise senior leaders through clear technical recommendations and trade-off analysis. * Experience setting up or maturing engineering teams/functions, including standards, roles, and collaboration models. * Ability to integrate mobile delivery with cloud-native Back End/platform capabilities and service-oriented architecture. * High fluency in agentic, AI-accelerated engineering practices, including critical review, testing, and validation of AI-generated outputs before merge or release. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Direct migration experience from .NET MAUI to React Native in a live consumer product. * Prior experience establishing a new app or mobile function during organizational transformation. * Strong knowledge of feature flagging, phased rollout, and progressive migration patterns. * Experience in high-scale consumer apps where reliability and release quality have material businesss impact. * Familiarity with modern mobile observability tooling for crash analysis, performance monitoring, and operational diagnostics. * Experience building reusable AI prompt/spec patterns to accelerate engineering delivery with robust quality controls. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

We are recruiting for a Senior Software Test Engineer to join a medical diagnostics business developing rapid point-of-care testing technology used in healthcare environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Software Test Engineer who enjoys working on complex products where quality, reliability and safety are critical. You will be involved in the verification and validation of software used within regulated medical device products, working closely with software, hardware and systems engineering teams. The Role As Senior Software Test Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing and executing software verification activities across the product lifecycle. You will review requirements, create detailed test plans and test cases, execute system-level testing, investigate defects and produce high-quality documentation in line with regulated development processes. This is a senior position, so you will also support junior engineers, contribute to test strategy and help drive improvements across the testing function. Key Responsibilities Review software requirements and ensure they are clear, complete and testable Design and execute manual and system-level software tests Produce test plans, test cases, test reports and verification documentation Raise, investigate and track software defects Work closely with Software, Hardware, Systems and Quality teams Support root cause analysis and re-testing of fixes Contribute to test strategy, tools and process improvements Mentor and support less experienced engineers Skills and Experience Required Experience in software testing, software QA or software verification Strong background in writing test cases, test plans and test documentation Experience reviewing requirements and identifying test scenarios Defect management and root cause analysis experience Ability to work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams Strong attention to detail and communication skills Desirable Experience Medical device, diagnostics, IVD or MedTech experience Experience working in a regulated environment Knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 13485 or similar standards Embedded software, system testing or hardware/software integration experience Experience mentoring junior engineers Why Apply? This is a chance to work on meaningful technology used in healthcare settings, where your testing expertise directly contributes to product safety and reliability. You will join a collaborative engineering environment, take ownership of complex verification work and play a key role in improving software quality across regulated products. Apply now for immediate consideration or contact us for more information.

Senior QA Engineer / Swindon (Hybrid) / 6 months / 400 - 500pd (Inside IR35) I am currently looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join a leading client of ours on a 6 month contract. This has been determined inside IR35 and will require you to go onsite at least once per week in Swindon (we could consider twice per fortnight etc). Required Skills & Experience Strong experience testing data pipelines / ETL processes Hands-on experience with Apache Spark Experience working with Databricks and/or AWS Glue Proven ability to build automation or testing frameworks (Python preferred) Experience with large-scale data generation and validation Solid understanding of data transformations, joins, and data quality principles Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) For this position we are able to wait up to 2 weeks for the right candidate. All rates from suitable candidates will be considered. If interested, please apply with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail. Best, Connor

Overview We are seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality strategy across a portfolio of embedded software, firmware, and hardware products . This is a senior role for an experienced QA leader who can combine technical depth with people leadership , taking ownership of the full testing lifecycle across complex engineering products. You will be responsible for defining and driving the overall quality approach, from test frameworks and automation architecture through to Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation , reporting, release readiness, and continuous improvement. Working closely with R&D, product, and cross-functional engineering teams, you will help build a scalable and contribution-friendly test ecosystem that supports quality across the wider organisation. This role would suit someone with a strong background in embedded systems testing , automation , CI/CD , and system-level validation , who is comfortable leading a team while remaining close to the technical detail. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Framework Development Define and own the QA and test strategy across the full product lifecycle for software, firmware, and hardware-based products. Establish test frameworks, standards, and best practices to ensure consistent, scalable, and high-quality validation processes. Design modular and reusable test architecture, ensuring test assets are version-controlled, maintainable, and accessible to contributors outside the QA team. Create a contribution model including templates, governance, code review standards, and documentation to enable broader engineering participation in quality. Drive coverage across the test pyramid, including unit, integration, system, acceptance, and end-to-end testing. Automation & CI/CD Build and improve automated testing capability across embedded and system-level products. Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. Implement quality gates, reporting, flaky test management, and automated feedback loops to support release confidence and development speed. Promote shift-left testing practices to improve defect prevention and increase early-stage quality ownership across engineering teams. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) & Embedded Validation Plan, develop, and operate HIL test environments where the company's own hardware and embedded software are the components under test. Coordinate signal injection, fault injection, and real-time stimulus to validate behaviour under both nominal and edge-case operating conditions. Define HIL infrastructure requirements and work closely with hardware engineers on bench design, setup, calibration, and ongoing maintenance. Oversee system-level validation activities to ensure robust end-to-end product performance across hardware, firmware, and application layers. Reporting, Metrics & Release Readiness Produce clear and audience-appropriate test reporting covering execution progress, pass/fail rates, defect trends, coverage, and regression performance. Define and track quality KPIs such as test coverage, automation ratio, defect leakage, escape rate, MTTD/MTTR, and release readiness. Maintain requirements-to-test traceability to support verification, audit readiness, and confidence in delivered functionality. Provide release sign-off recommendations based on evidence, quality data, and clear risk assessment. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA engineers across local and global teams. Set team objectives, conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and support professional development and capability growth. Foster a quality-first engineering culture by supporting teams on testability, defect prevention, and continuous improvement. Run core QA ceremonies including sprint planning, defect triage, retrospectives, and alignment with wider delivery and release activities. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with R&D, Product, and Customer Support teams to translate customer requirements, field issues, and product needs into robust test plans. Represent QA in architecture and design reviews to ensure quality and testability are considered from the earliest stages of development. Champion defect lifecycle management, including triage, prioritisation, root cause analysis, and post-mortem reviews. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to improve quality visibility, governance, and release confidence. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Proven experience in QA, test engineering, or validation within embedded software and/or hardware product environments . Previous leadership experience managing and developing QA or test engineering teams. Strong hands-on experience with test automation , test framework design , and scalable validation strategies. Good understanding of the full test lifecycle, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, BDD/acceptance testing, and end-to-end validation . Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or equivalent embedded validation environments. Strong programming/scripting skills in at least one of Python, C, C++, or Java . Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines , version control systems such as Git, and automated quality reporting. Experience using defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, Xray, Zephyr, or Polarion . Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to improve QA maturity, drive process improvements, and build a collaborative quality culture. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Senior / Principal / Associate Director Flood Modeller/Hydrology UK wide 75,000 plus benefits Exceptional opportunities exist with this leading consultancy who continue to grow their water group across the country. We are keen to hear from Senior to Associate Director level individuals with strong Flood Modelling/Hydrology experience. At Senior/Principal level you will lead and manage commissions, sign off modelling reporting, manage budgets as well as change control and mentor modellers. The Associate Director will act as Project Director on key commissions, lead client relationships and work-winning, set modelling governance standards across the team and oversee portfolio performance. The main focus surrounds the leadership and management and the delivery of hydrology and hydraulic modelling commissions (1D/2D fluvial, tidal and surface water) to support planning, design and construction. Providing technical direction, managing programme/budget/risk/QA, coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, and acted as the key client interface for modelling work streams. In more detail the role will be to:- Lead and manage modelling projects end-to-end: define scope and methodology, set programme, manage budget, control risk, and deliver to agreed QA/QMS standards. Lead and manage hydrology inputs: catchment assessment, rainfall/flow estimation, hydrograph derivation, climate change allowances, and clear documentation of assumptions and uncertainty. Lead and coordinate model build, verification and scenario testing (e.g., climate change, breach/blockage, sensitivities) ensuring outputs are fit for purpose. Provide technical direction on data requirements, boundary conditions, model schematisation, mesh strategy, time step selection, roughness/structures representation, stability/performance and optimisation. Interpret and communicate results into clear, decision-ready advice for clients and design teams (mitigation optioneering, levels/FFL strategy, safe access/egress, residual risk, exceedance routing, floodplain compensation concepts where applicable). Produce and sign-off technical reports/appendices suitable for regulator review and planning/design submissions; respond to technical queries and challenge. Lead and manage stakeholder engagement with EA/LLFAs/LPAs and other technical reviewers (method agreement, meetings, review responses). Coordinate interfaces with drainage, civils, highways, geotechnical and planning teams to ensure consistent assumptions and integrated outcomes. Resource-plan and delegate tasks; mentor junior modellers; maintain consistent standards, templates, and auditable file/version control. Contribute to bids: scope, methodology, programme, assumptions, risks and fee inputs; identify follow-on opportunities. For your part you will possess:- Strong UK consultancy experience leading hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects, including delivery governance (scope/programme/budget/risk/QA). Demonstrable hydrology competence: flow estimation and hydrograph development; confident selection of methods appropriate to catchment type, data availability and study purpose; able to communicate uncertainty and sensitivity clearly. Strong hydraulic modelling understanding (stability, mesh/timestep, roughness, structures representation, boundary conditions, calibration/validation where possible). Confident client-facing communicator with excellent technical writing and project management discipline. Advanced capability in one or more of: TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, InfoWorks ICM. Strong GIS skills (QGIS/ArcGIS) for data preparation and mapping outputs. Desirable: hydrology tools familiarity (e.g., ReFH2, WINFAP, FEH methods or equivalent), plus Python/data processing and CAD familiarity. A graduate in Civil Engineering, Water/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geography or similar and preferably Chartered (ICE/CIWEM) In return you can expect an above industry salary and benefits package together with unrivalled career progression.

Senior Process Improvement Technologist (CI/OPEX) - Bakkavor Barton Bread We rise to challenges together Salary: £40,000- £45,000 depending on experience plus benefits including; up to 10% annual bonus scheme, 25 Days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with the option to purchase x5 extra days maximum). Benefits: MyBargains Discount Platform, A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans), Free Independent Mortgage Advice Location: Bakkavor Barton Bread, Barton-Upon-Humber, DN18 5RT Ways of Working: Site Based Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30 -17:00 Contract: Permanent Why join us? We're ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The fast-paced, high-pressure environment of our 24/7 operation keeps us agile and offers a wide range of career opportunities to explore. We encourage everyone to push their limits, work hard, and demonstrate resilience. And it's thrilling. Because by mentoring and role modelling our success and innovation, we'll continue to diversify, grow as individuals, and succeed together. We're proud to offer you a career with significant potential for development. What we do. We're the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. This particular role is at our Bakkavor Bread site based in Barton-Upon-Humber, close to the Humber Bridge. This factory specialises in making chilled speciality baguettes at high volumes and employs over 150 people. This site is located 14 miles from Hull, 16 miles from Scunthorpe and 24 miles from Grimsby. About the role. The successful candidate will drive site continuous improvement strategy across all operational areas and coach / support site teams in delivering the Bakkavor Operating System, and deliver successful product validations to Bakkavor/customer principles in line with business requirements. The role of the OpEx function is to develop manufacturing capability to enable the business to deliver productivity improvements. The process function will work across all functions and the customer to produce product in line with food safety and technical standards, H&S, financial and commercial expectations. Role Accountabilities: Shaping and deploying the Bakkavor Operating System into site ways of working. The Bakkavor Operating System represents standard processes, tools / techniques and behaviours that support the manufacture of products, creating value for the company and customers (to include Redzone Productivity Module). Shaping and deploying standard Management Control & Reporting Structure (MCRS) across balance score of card metrics into all functions and areas. Supporting the delivery of team-based Kaizen improvements in line with top loss data and site manufacturing strategy. Working cross functionally to ensure all departments contribute, assist, and deliver quantifiable performance improvement across the business. Developing and supporting delivery of annual PIP plan in line with site manufacturing strategy. Working cross functionally to ensure all departments contribute, assist, and deliver quantifiable performance improvement across the business. Ensure mechanisms are in place to communicate and drive employee involvement within continuous improvement projects and continually review their effectiveness and explore new options which link to & support the site engagement plans. Data analysis, report development, cost saving evaluation and creation of improvement narratives Supporting site teams to solve complex problem by facilitating structured problem-solving events Managing Trials - To deliver trials against the plan, in line with the business critical paths, using a problem solving approach ensuring issues are captured and communicated across multiple functions, with an awareness of the budget. Preparation and completion of transit tests in compliance with customer codes of practice, taking a logical approach. Facilitate Post Trial Evaluation: Co-ordination of samples required for evaluation, plan the trial review for QAS generation and organoleptic assessment. Ensure SOP, photo std, captured. Using a pragmatic approach to ensure all procedures e.g. transit trials. Develop a supportive function to stakeholders, with a pragmatic, problem solving approach to ensure all relevant information collected to input in business systems. Post launch review incorporating possible cost reduction opportunities, ensuring procedural compliance. Completion of controlled documents for trials, pre-productions and launches against the customer specification and BOM. To operate in a safe working manner and support the site/business on continuous improvement relating to health, safety and environment About You: 1-2 years demonstrable experience in a manufacturing environment in at least one of the following disciplines: Technical; Production; Development; or graduate in related discipline. Experience of working closely and effectively with support functions including: Planning, Engineering, Technical, Process, SHE and HR. Lean manufacturing or process improvement experience, to progress to green belt level Experience of leading change projects Ability to build credible & successful working relationships at all levels within the organisation Is vigilant with good attention to detail and spots opportunities for improvement Has good organisational skills and is able to manage own time and workload with the ability to multi-task What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. Life Assurance (2.5 x salary) Short Term Bonus Scheme up to 10% 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays -option to buy a maximum of 5 days more Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance Free Carparking Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.