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BY WMS Sr. Engineer
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ475,000 - ÂŁ500,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Role DetailsRole/Job Title: BY WMS Sr. Engineer / BY WMS Engineer
Work Location: London / Donington
Mode of Working: Hybrid
Onsite Requirement: 2 days
Other Working Conditions: As needed for Cutover, Hypercare support on need basis. Travel to other locations is reimbursable.The RoleAs a Senior BY Dispatcher WMS Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our warehouse operations, playing a pivotal role in optimizing our warehouse management system for efficiency and accuracy. Leveraging your deep expertise in WMS systems, you will design, build implement, and continuously enhance our systems to ensure seamless coordination of inbound and outbound logistics. Your responsibilities will include configuring WMS, overseeing system integration, monitoring real-time data flows, and troubleshooting any issues to maintain uninterrupted operations. Your role requires a keen eye for detail, a strong problem-solving mindset, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance warehouse productivity and meet customer demands. Join us in revolutionizing our warehouse operations and contributing to our organization’s growth and success.Key Responsibilities

  • Assessing client business requirements and opportunities
  • Leading design, configuration, and implementation of JDA Warehouse Management Systems
  • Analyzing and optimizing components of the solution to take advantage of best practices.
  • Work with all appropriate parties to effectively estimate project timelines and deliverables.
  • Recognizing and highlighting incremental improvement opportunities with existing clients
  • Writing functional specifications for modification, interface, report, and label requirements
  • Authoring and/or reviewing system and procedural documentation throughout the project.
  • Design and Development of configuration changes over BY WMS system as per requirement.
  • Engineer software changes (new features) to satisfy customer requirements.
  • Engineer fixes to resolve software defects.
  • Design technical solutions based on customer specification document.
  • Create and execute test plans to verify software quality. Document test results.
  • Provide regular updates on progress to lead engineer and/or project manager.
  • Contribute in daily stand-up meetings with project teams.
  • CI/CD Jenkins and Pipeline management of the BY WMS is most welcome

Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience

  • Configure and optimize BY/JDA WMS Dispatcher components using strong product knowledge, industry best practices, and performance enhancement techniques.
  • Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Blue Yonder (JDA) Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions based on client business requirements.
  • Engineer new features and system enhancements to meet evolving customer needs, including design and development of configuration changes within the WMS.
  • Upgrade WMS Dispatcher to the latest versions (2024 and above) and ensure compatibility, stability, and optimal performance post upgrade.
  • Analyze and optimize WMS components to improve efficiency, reliability, and operational performance.
  • Develop technical solutions based on functional and customer specification documents, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Write comprehensive functional specifications for system modifications, interfaces, reports, and label requirements.
  • Develop and deliver defect fixes in a timely manner, ensuring minimal business disruption.
  • Create and execute detailed test plans, thoroughly document results, and ensure high-quality software delivery.
  • Contribute actively to project ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, cross-functional discussions, and design reviews.
  • Provide regular progress updates to lead engineers, project managers, and key stakeholders.
  • Assess client business needs, identify improvement opportunities, and propose effective solutions to enhance customer value.
  • Estimate project timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements in collaboration with project stakeholders.
  • Recognize and highlight continuous improvement and value add opportunities for existing clients.
  • Author and review system documentation and procedural guides throughout the project lifecycle to ensure knowledge continuity and clarity.
  • Utilize strong PL/SQL and Shell scripting expertise to support system configuration, automation, and troubleshooting.
  • Engineer and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to streamline deployment and improve delivery efficiency (preferred).
  • Azure Cloud Technology knowledge
  • React JS, Java, Python experience.
  • Power BI and JasperSoft Reports development.
  • Warehouse Automation Experience such as SSI, Dematic, Beumer, KNAPP
  • CI/CD Jenkins and Pipeline management of the BY WMS is most welcome.
  • Experience in any other WMS like BY WMS Cognitive, Manhattan, Oracle

Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience

  • Customer engagement
  • Stakeholder management
  • Running innovations
  • Latest Warehousing Trends and AI
Lead Software Engineer - one day a month on-site
Cathcart Technology
Altrincham
In office
Senior
ÂŁ85,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Lead Java Engineer (Hands-On) 80% Coding | Technical Leadership | Modern Platform Remote First (office visit once a month) - You must live within 1 hr 30 of South Manchester ÂŁ70,000 - ÂŁ85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*\*My client is not able to provide Visa sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are building modern platforms within a complex and meaningful domain. They've embedded Agile and XP practices across engineering, and they're now hiring a hands-on Principal Java Engineer to help lead delivery, raise standards, and support the growth of their teams. This is not an 'architect who doesn't code' role. The expectation is that you'll be around 80% hands-on, building software alongside the team. The Opportunity You'll work as part of a Scrum team delivering real product outcomes, while also contributing to the broader engineering direction. The hands-off element of the role includes: \*\*helping lead Scrum ceremonies and delivery \*\*mentoring and coaching engineers \*\*collaborating with other Principals and the Development Manager \*\*contributing to architectural decisions and technical direction It's a role for someone who still loves coding, but also enjoys influencing how teams work and how systems evolve. Tech Stack & Practices \*\*Java, Spring Boot \*\*TDD, pairing, strong automated testing culture \*\*CI/CD, continuous delivery mindset \*\*AWS (with a mix of approaches including serverless) \*\*Docker, Kubernetes \*\*Terraform / DevOps tooling AWS and DevOps exposure is very beneficial at Principal level - but they're not looking for a pure DevOps engineer. The core of the role is still Java engineering. What They're Looking For \*\*Deep, hands-on Java experience with strong engineering judgement \*\*Proven ability to influence standards and mentor engineers \*\*Comfortable balancing delivery with technical leadership \*\*Strong understanding of building maintainable, scalable systems \*\*Experience working in Agile teams with modern practices \*\*Bonus points for AWS, containerisation, IaC, etc. What's In It For You? \*\*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*\*Clear scope: still hands-on, but with meaningful technical influence \*\*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*\*A collaborative, mature engineering culture \*\*Complex systems, long-term platform work, and real impact Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Even if you're not actively looking, it's a great time to explore what they're building. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

1IM Developer
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
Multiple locations
Fully remote
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ450,000 - ÂŁ500,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Role DetailsJob Title:1IM DeveloperWork Mode:100% remoteRole DescriptionDeutsche Bank Identity Governance Administration (IGA) is managed on 1IM application. TCS provides CTB & Prod Ops and manages end-to-end service.Key Responsibilities

  • Good hands on experience on Quest One Identity Manager interfaces/tools (Manager, Designer or Web Designer, Object Browser, Data Importer, Job Queue Info, Transporter, schema extension, Quest Quick Connect etc)
  • Should have integrated atleast any one of the listed target system with Quest One Identity Manager (Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange/Office 65, Relational Databases, WebServices, Mainframes, LDAP, Lotus Notes, SAP/PeopleSoft, IDaaS Applications) for provisioning and synchronization/reconciliation (Full or Delta)
  • Good to have experience of developing custom connector/integration (UNS Tables)
  • Good to have WebUI components and customization experience
  • Should have good knowledge (2+ years) of MS SQL database (Tables, Views, Stored procedures. Should be able to compile/run medium to high complexity SQL queries
  • Should have good knowledge of VB.Net (2+ years)

Key Skills / Knowledge / Experience

  • Quick learner coupled with attitude and passion to learn new development and IAM technologies
  • Very good analytical and communication skills
  • Should have good troubleshooting skills
  • Should have good high level understanding of network components
  • Should have good understanding of SDLC model (Waterfall vs Agile)
  • Should have good understanding of change management process
  • Should have good understanding of Windows server level commands
  • Should have good experience on writing scripts at server level (Perl script / VB script / Java script / batch scripts)

Person Specification

  • Should have performed developer role in past experience
  • Should have worked for international client projects
  • Should have provided post production deployment support
Lead Android Engineer - (Hands-on)
Circle Group
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
ÂŁ65,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Senior Android Engineer / Android Technical Lead / Mobile Developer / Mobile Engineer / Android Developer/ Kotlin

Not every Android role is about shipping another consumer app.

This one is for an Android engineer who enjoys owning technical decisions, working close to the platform, and solving problems around reliability, performance and data at scale. The kind of challenges you only really get once apps are live, widely deployed and relied on.

It’s a hands-on role with real ownership, despite the title, there’s no line management just responsibility for doing Android properly and helping others do the same.

What you’ll be working on:

You’ll take ownership of Android apps and SDKs used in real-world, data heavy environments. The work is varied and genuinely technical.

Day to day, you will:

  • Own the Android architecture across apps and SDKs
  • Build and evolve features in Kotlin (with some Java and C++/NDK)
  • Deal with networking, performance, stability and edge cases
  • Stay ahead of Android OS and Google Play changes and guide the response
  • Support SDK integrations and help solve tricky production issues
  • Review code, challenge designs and help raise the bar technically
  • Use modern tooling (including AI-assisted coding tools) to move faster and write better code

Who this suits:

This role suits you if you:

  • Like being the go-to Android engineer
  • Enjoy thinking about architecture and long-term maintainability
  • Want influence without people management
  • Are comfortable going deep when things break in production

You’ll likely have:

  • Strong experience shipping Android apps in Kotlin
  • A solid grasp of Android networking (HTTP(S), TLS, sockets, proxies)
  • Experience with native code (C++ / NDK) or complex SDKs
  • Good understanding of Android APIs, versioning and Play Store policies
  • Strong debugging skills (crashes, performance, battery)
  • Experience mentoring others or acting as a technical sounding board

Nice extras (not deal-breakers):

  • VPN experience
  • Accessibility Services
  • Work in privacy-sensitive or regulated domains

How you’ll work

  • Hybrid role, Manchester-based
  • 2 days a week in the office, the rest flexible
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Full home-working setup provided

Senior Android Engineer / Android Technical Lead / Mobile Developer / Mobile Engineer / Android Developer/ Kotlin

For further details and to apply, please send your CV to jon.brass @ circlerecruitment.com

Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

Technical Lead
Anson McCade
Multiple locations
Remote or hybrid
Senior
ÂŁ90,000

Technical Lead - Digital & Technology Consulting

A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital solutions across diverse industries.

What youll be doing as a Technical Lead:

  • Leading the technical delivery of complex, cloud-based solutions
  • Acting as a hands-on technical authority across architecture, development and troubleshooting
  • Mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering best practices
  • Working closely with clients to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
  • Driving continuous improvement across the full software delivery lifecycle

What they are looking for in a Technical Lead:

  • Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior engineer
  • Strong software engineering and system design background
  • Experience delivering enterprise applications on AWS, Azure or GCP
  • Proficiency in JavaScript, Java or .NET
  • Agile delivery experience (Scrum / Kanban)
  • Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and modern testing practices
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Whats on offer:

  • Flexible working with autonomy over schedule
  • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
  • 25 days annual leave plus buy options
  • Excellent pension, healthcare and wellbeing benefits
  • Purpose-led work with clear career progression

Ok I’m in what’s next?

Apply now with your latest CV.

Data Engineer
Anson McCade
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ90,000

Data Engineer Hybrid / UK (DV Clearance Required)

We are working with a leading global consultancy to hire a DV-cleared Data Engineer who will turn complex data into actionable insights. In this role, youll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, build, and optimise production data pipelines, delivering scalable, high-impact digital solutions across a variety of sectors.

About the company:
Our client operates at the intersection of strategy, technology, and innovation. With a diverse team of over 4,000 experts across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands, they help clients adapt and transform across multiple industries, including consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government, health and life sciences, and transport.

The role:
As a DV-cleared Data Engineer, youll work alongside cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimise production data pipelines. Youll leverage AWS cloud technologies and open-source tools to transform complex data into scalable solutions that power decision-making and innovation.

Why you should apply:

  • Collaborate with product, design, and technology experts to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions.
  • Progress your career on a technical track in a supportive, inclusive, and trust-based environment.
  • Hybrid working: minimum two days per week in the office or on client site.
  • Work on diverse projects with varied tech stacks across multiple industries.
  • Access professional development, including technical courses, certifications, mentoring, and coaching.

Tech stack:

  • AWS cloud (EMR, Glue, RedShift, Kinesis, Lambda, DynamoDB) for ETL, data lake/warehouse design, and data movement.
  • Programming: Java, Python, Scala, Spark, SQL.
  • Experience integrating and processing large-scale structured and unstructured datasets from multiple sources on AWS cloud.

Essential requirements:

  • DV clearance is mandatory.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Collaborative mindset, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven experience designing and deploying production data pipelines from ingestion to consumption.
  • Familiarity with API data extraction, scripting, and SQL querying.
  • Experience processing large-scale data in cloud environments (AWS preferred)

What’s in it for you?

  • 25 days annual leave (+ Christmas Eve half-day) with option to buy additional days
  • Private healthcare for you and your family
  • Generous pension scheme and performance-based bonus
  • Share ownership and tax-efficient benefits
  • Community, charity initiatives, and career development support

Ok I’m in what’s next?
Please apply with your latest CV

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Software Engineer (contract)
Opencast
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Mid
ÂŁ350/day - ÂŁ450/day
+4

Ready to work somewhere that cares more about how you build software than how fast you can ship it? At Opencast, we don’t measure developers by the number of tickets you complete. We care about engineering craft, clean design and thoughtful problem-solving. Opencast consultants deliver in complex environments, pairing often and working with others who take pride in doing things properly: TDD, emerging design, refactoring and leaving code better than they found it. We build software we are proud of, and our clients trust us not just to code but to think, challenge and guide. If you value simple and robust solutions and want a role where your judgment matters as much as your keyboard, you will fit right in. The role We’re looking for Contractors in Software Development (consultant level) to help our major clients transform. Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, extreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation. Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice. Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority. Contractors at Opencast follow the same principles as permanent consultants. The roles are varied, technical, and never confined to any one provider or solution. Requirements Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. Eligibility typically requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days. As attendance at client sites is a routine part of the role’s working pattern and involves occasional travel, travel expenses are not covered. Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be beneficial. Technical Skills - Expertise in Java and/or Scala is required - Experience with Javascript, Typescript, Kotlin, Python or Ruby is also valuable - Understanding of Object Oriented Programming - In depth knowledge of concepts and uses of testing - Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards - Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success - Experience with agile methodology A contractor in software development at Opencast is responsible for: - Delivering in the upkeep of their team’s backlog - Collaborating with the teams testing effort - Leading on the implementation of user stories - Embracing mobbing and pairing - Working with others in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment Salary Up to £450 per day (working inside IR35) Where you’ll work This role requires regular on-site attendance across our HQ, hub offices, client sites and home. Applicants must be able to commute to offices and client sites as part of their normal working arrangements, as travel is essential to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We’re happy to make adjustments to support your needs. Want to know more? Visit our website for more details.

Geospatial Software Engineer
ISR RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Manchester
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ60,000 - ÂŁ90,000
+5

The Opportunity: You’ll join an experienced, collaborative consultancy team delivering greenfield, enterprise-scale digital services for high-profile public and private sector clients. This opportunity is ideal for a practical, adaptable Geospatial Full Stack Engineer who enjoys working across disciplines and solving complex problems and challenges that will have a real-world impact. Collaboration sits at the heart of how our client operates, so you’ll be partnering closely with colleagues across Software Engineering, User-Centred Design, Delivery Management, Data Science and Live Services to deliver outcomes that genuinely make a difference in today’s society. As a consultancy, they are technology-agnostic by design, focusing on choosing the right tools for each problem, rather than forcing one stack everywhere. Their teams regularly work with .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, AWS and Azure, giving you genuine scope to broaden your skills and develop your career across a range of languages and platforms. Many of their projects also involve Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and open-source geospatial technologies, helping clients unlock the value of location-based data through mapping, spatial analysis and data-driven decision making. Skills and Experience: Essential \* 3+ years’ experience in a Full Stack Engineering role \* Strong development skills in .NET, Java or Python, alongside modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries \* Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD) \* Solid understanding of architectural and design patterns, including microservices and serverless \* Hands-on experience designing and delivering solutions on AWS or Azure \* Experience working with GIS systems or geospatial data, and familiarity with tools such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, QGIS, GeoServer, PostGIS, etc. \* A collaborative mindset and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams Desirable \* Experience working in a consultancy environment \* Exposure to public sector projects \* Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Terraform) \* Awareness of the Digital Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice, particularly in geospatial or public sector contexts Role and Responsibilities: This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys the pace, responsibility and collaboration of consultancy. You will be involved with the following types of activity: \* Design and deliver high-quality solutions: building, enhancing and maintaining software, infrastructure and deployment pipelines that are robust, secure and scalable. Projects may include solutions involving geospatial data, GIS platforms and open-source mapping tools. \* Work collaboratively across disciplines: partnering with Senior and Lead Engineers, Delivery Managers, Designers and Data Scientists to shape solutions, contribute to technical documentation and deliver against agreed plans. \* Apply standards and best practice: follow established engineering approaches, contribute accurate technical estimates and proactively identify and escalate risks or issues. \* Communicate clearly and build relationships: present ideas, prototypes and progress updates to stakeholders, while building strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and partner organisations. Applications: Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

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Senior Software Engineer
Opencast
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
ÂŁ59,001 - ÂŁ72,000

Ready to work somewhere that cares more about how you build software than how fast you can ship it? At Opencast, we don’t measure developers by the number of tickets you complete. We care about engineering craft, clean design and thoughtful problem-solving. Opencast consultants deliver in complex environments, pairing often and working with others who take pride in doing things properly: TDD, emerging design, refactoring and leaving code better than they found it. We build software we are proud of, and our clients trust us not just to code but to think, challenge and guide. If you value simple and robust solutions and want a role where your judgment matters as much as your keyboard, you will fit right in. The role Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, extreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation. Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice. Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority. The role is varied, technical, never confined to any one provider or solution and there are always opportunities for learning and development. Requirements Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. Eligibility typically requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days. Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be beneficial. Technical Skills - Expertise in Java or Scala is required - Experience in other languages such as Kotlin, Ruby or Javascript is also valuable - Deep understanding of programming paradigm, code design, testing, accessibility, performance and security - Proven ability to apply different testing tools and methods in practice - Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards - Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success. - Experience with agile methodology A senior consultant in software development at Opencast is responsible for: - Driving the elaboration of their team’s backlog - Setting testing strategies to match industry standards - Being a technical expert in their team (or acting as the team lead) - Leading the technical representation in a project discovery - Mentoring and coaching others to help them achieve their full potential - Demonstrating leadership within Opencast communities of practice Salary £59,001 - £72,000 What we offer A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options and a discretionary bonus. You’ll also benefit from flexible working hours (aligned to client commitments), 25 days’ holiday, and access to 3 annual “life happens” days to support unexpected situations. We also offer wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team. Where you’ll work This role requires regular on-site attendance across our HQ, hub offices, client sites and home. Applicants must be able to commute to offices and client sites as part of their normal working arrangements, as travel is essential to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We’re happy to make adjustments to support your needs. Want to know more? Visit our website for more details.

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Software Engineer
Opencast
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Mid
ÂŁ47,000 - ÂŁ55,000

Ready to work somewhere that cares more about how you build software than how fast you can ship it? At Opencast, we don’t measure developers by the number of tickets you complete. We care about engineering craft, clean design and thoughtful problem-solving. Opencast consultants deliver in complex environments, pairing often and working with others who take pride in doing things properly: TDD, emerging design, refactoring and leaving code better than they found it. We build software we are proud of, and our clients trust us not just to code but to think, challenge and guide. If you value simple and robust solutions and want a role where your judgment matters as much as your keyboard, you will fit right in. The role Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, eXtreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation. Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice. Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority. The role is varied, technical, never confined to any one provider or solution and there are always opportunities for learning and development. Requirements Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. Eligibility typically requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days. Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be beneficial. Technical Skills - Expertise in Java or Scala is required - Experience in other languages such as Kotlin, Ruby or Javascript is also valuable - Understanding of Object Oriented Programming - In depth knowledge of concepts and uses of testing - Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards - Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success - Experience with agile methodology A consultant in software development at Opencast is responsible for: - Delivering in the upkeep of their team’s backlog - Collaborating with the teams testing effort - Leading on the implementation of user stories - Embracing mobbing and pairing - Working with others in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment - Contributing to Opencast’s communities of practice Salary £47,000 - £55,000 What we offer A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options and a discretionary bonus. You’ll also benefit from flexible working hours (aligned to client commitments), 25 days’ holiday, and access to 3 annual “life happens” days to support unexpected situations. We also offer wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team. Where you’ll work This role requires regular on-site attendance across our HQ, hub offices, client sites and home. Applicants must be able to commute to offices and client sites as part of their normal working arrangements, as travel is essential to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We’re happy to make adjustments to support your needs. Want to know more? Visit our website for more details.

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Senior Software Engineer (contract)
Opencast
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior
ÂŁ450/day - ÂŁ600/day
+4

Ready to work somewhere that cares more about how you build software than how fast you can ship it? At Opencast, we don’t measure developers by the number of tickets you complete. We care about engineering craft, clean design and thoughtful problem-solving. Opencast consultants deliver in complex environments, pairing often and working with others who take pride in doing things properly: TDD, emerging design, refactoring and leaving code better than they found it. We build software we are proud of, and our clients trust us not just to code but to think, challenge and guide. If you value simple and robust solutions and want a role where your judgment matters as much as your keyboard, you will fit right in. The role We’re looking for Contractors in Software Development (Senior level or Technical Lead) to help our major clients transform. Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, extreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation. Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice. Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority. Contractors at Opencast follow the same principles as permanent consultants. The roles are varied, technical, and never confined to any one provider or solution. Requirements Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. Eligibility typically requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days. As attendance at client sites is a routine part of the role’s working pattern and involves occasional travel, travel expenses are not covered. Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be beneficial. Technical Skills - Expertise in Java and/or Scala is required - Experience in other languages such as Javascript, Typescript, Kotlin, Python or Ruby is also valuable - Experience in a technical leadership role - Deep understanding of programming paradigm, code design, testing, accessibility, performance and security - Proven ability to apply different testing tools and methods in practice - Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards - Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success - Experience with agile methodology A senior level contractor in software development at Opencast is responsible for: - Driving the elaboration of their team’s backlog - Setting testing strategies to match industry standards - Being a technical expert in their team (or acting as the team lead) - Leading the technical representation in a project discovery - Acting as a technical lead in the team, enabling them to achieve their full potential Salary £450 - £600 per day (working inside IR35) Where you’ll work This role requires regular on-site attendance across our HQ, hub offices, client sites and home. Applicants must be able to commute to offices and client sites as part of their normal working arrangements, as travel is essential to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We’re happy to make adjustments to support your needs. Want to know more? Visit our website for more details.

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Quality Assurance Engineer
Opencast
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Mid
ÂŁ44,001 - ÂŁ52,000

Ready to keep quality at the heart of projects with impact?

Do you want to make a real impact by ensuring quality in services? Are you ready to grow your skills in a supportive, knowledge-sharing community where you can achieve your potential?

We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government, healthcare and purpose-driven businesses. As a Quality Assurance consultant, you’ll ensure that quality assurance is considered from the start through testing, questioning and improving. You’ll apply your adaptability and communication skills across a variety of projects, working with a vibrant QA community that champions learning and knowledge sharing.

The role

You’ll work on public and private sector projects. You may be the sole software quality engineer on a project or work in a team.

Leading by example and promoting the Opencast approach, you’ll work in an agile environment across all testing types. You’ll collaborate with team members, clients and users to maintain quality and follow best practice. You’ll adapt to different tools and technologies, advising on the best and mentoring junior colleagues.

Applicants must either currently hold active Security Clearance (SC) or meet the eligibility criteria to obtain it.

Eligibility requires UK citizenship, continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, and no single absence from the UK exceeding 28 consecutive days.

Essential experience

To succeed in this role, you must have experience working as the sole software test engineer on a team.

In your CV and at interview, you’ll need to show experience of:

• writing, running and debugging functional automation tests on an integrated development environment (IDE) for front-end and API testing and frameworks like Cucumber BDD or Junit

• Recent hands on experience with Java and Selenium.

• presenting work to stakeholders

• managing defects and tasks through to resolution

• creating user stories and technical tasks from high-level requirements

• version control tools like git and peer review processes

• creating test plans and reports

• participating in E2E and UAT.

You’ll need a good understanding of:

• your working area and applying this to your role

• concepts and benefits of non-functional testing

• continuous integration tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI or CircleCI

• basic principles of programming paradigms, such as object-orientated and procedural programming

As well as QA skills, there are essential core skills you’ll need to be a great consultant.

In the interview, we will assess how you have:

• organised your workload to ensure you’re completing tasks efficiently to ensure quality is unaffected

• strong attention to detail

• a methodical approach to resolving complex problems

• respectfully challenged decisions or solutions

• communicated with technical and non-technical people

• been proactive and taken the initiative in seeking solutions to mitigate risk

• raised risks and issues through the correct tools.

Other helpful experience

Some areas of experience are not essential but relevant to the role:

• UK government service standards

• agile methodology.

If you don’t have experience, we can coach you if you join us.

Salary

Consultant salary range: £44,001 – £52,000 per annum

What we offer

A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options and a discretionary bonus. You’ll also benefit from flexible working hours (aligned to client commitments), 25 days’ holiday, and access to 3 annual “life happens” days to support unexpected situations. We also offer wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team.

Where you’ll work

This role requires regular on-site attendance across our HQ, hub offices, client sites and home. Applicants must be able to commute to offices and client sites as part of their normal working arrangements, as travel is essential to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role.

We include you

We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.

Interview

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We’re happy to make adjustments to support your needs.

Want to know more?

Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com

We are not working with recruitment agencies on this vacancy. If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with Opencast.

Quality Assurance - Senior Consultant
Opencast
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
ÂŁ56,000 - ÂŁ68,000

Do you want to make a real impact by ensuring quality in services? Are you ready to grow your skills in a supportive, knowledge-sharing community where you can achieve your potential?

We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government, healthcare and purpose-driven businesses. As a Quality Assurance consultant, you’ll ensure that quality assurance is considered from the start through testing, questioning and improving. You’ll apply your adaptability and communication skills across a variety of projects, working with a vibrant QA community that champions learning and knowledge sharing.

The Role

You’ll work on public and private sector projects. You’ll likely be working as a lead software quality engineer on internal and client-facing projects, contributing to the leadership of teams.

Leading by example and promoting the Opencast approach, you’ll support colleagues to develop knowledge and work through challenges in all testing types. You’ll decide the best thing for your team to be working on. You’ll collaborate with team members, clients and users to ensure that high quality is maintained and best practices are followed throughout the project. You’ll adapt to different tools and technologies, advising on the best ones to use.

You’ll ensure that work is carried out in accordance with Opencast’s quality, environmental, and information security policies and procedures, as well as applicable customer policies, standards, and procedures while working on client.

Requirements

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.

Eligibility typically requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days. As a result, we are unable to progress applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements.

Essential experience

To succeed in this role, you must have experience working as a lead software tester on multiple complex projects and have a good understanding of what it means to be a senior consultant.

In your CV and at interview, you’ll need to show experience of:

• Your working area and how you apply this to your role

• Functional and non-functional automation testing using Playwright with Typescript

• Creating test documentation

• Resolving complex issues and presenting findings to stakeholders

• Creating tasks from high-level requirements

• Defect triage

You’ll need a good understanding of:

  • Basic principles of programming paradigms, such as object-orientated programming and procedural programming
  • The concepts and benefits of OAT testing.

As well as QA skills, there are essential core skills you’ll need to be a great consultant.

In the interview, we will assess how you have:

• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and focus on high-quality outcomes

• Took a methodical approach to resolving complex problems

• Respectfully challenged decisions or solutions when necessary

• Communicated effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Proactively sought solutions to mitigate risk

• Raised risks and issues using the appropriate tools and processes

• Built strong working relationships and successfully resolved conflicts

• Led project meetings and actively contributed to workshops and events

Desirable experience

Some areas of experience are not essential but relevant to the role:

• UK government service standards

Salary

Senior consultant salary range: ÂŁ56,001-ÂŁ68,000

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