Contract Software Engineer (Golang)

Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite in Burgess Hill

Rate: £280 per day (Inside IR35)

Duration: 12 months

Tech: Golang, Java, Git, REST, Jenkins, NoSQL, Postgres/ql

We are hiring for a consulting tech agency partnered with a major fintech organisation. This is a strong opportunity for a Golang Software Engineer to join a large-scale fintech programme delivering customer-focused digital solutions.

We are looking for a Golang Software Engineer to work within a microservices architecture, building REST APIs and asynchronous messaging services such as Kafka or RabbitMQ. This Golang Software Engineer will operate within a Scrum framework, contributing to business-critical functions delivered through a fully automated CI/CD pipeline. The successful Golang Software Engineer will be comfortable with testing practices and modern engineering standards. This Golang Software Engineer role is ideal for someone experienced in regulated or fintech environments.

Required Skills

• Golang
• Microservices architecture
• REST and asynchronous messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Scrum / Agile delivery
• CI/CD pipelines and automation

Desired Skills

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Test-Driven Development (TDD), BDD
• Unit, integration and regression testing
• Kafka, PostgreSQL, gRPC, Docker, GraphQL
• Jenkins, JIRA or Rally
• Git or SVN

Tech environment includes: Golang, Java, REST, Git, Jenkins, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Docker.

If you are a Golang Software Engineer seeking a 12-month contract in a fintech environment, apply now.

Focus 5 Recruitment are working with an exciting software business who have just been awarded 2 large contracts with international Mobile Network Operators. Appointed to help them source a suitable Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, we’re looking for candidates who have experience of producing efficient code to enable the smooth and efficient running of both internal and client facing systems.

This is a hybrid role but requires 3 days a week in their Warrington office. You therefore need to live local to Warrington.

This is an amazing opportunity to work with a growing and ambitious software business who have contracts with some of the world’s leading mobile network companies. They are looking for candidates who can come in at a key point in their growth and develop their career as they grow. The Software Engineers will work as part of a team responsible for the complete development lifecycle.

Experience required for Full Stack Software Engineer: -

* 5+ years of full stack development experience

* Strong Java

* unit testing (with a side of TDD), Maven, Git and a sense of humor.

* Kubernetes & Docker

* Working in a team development environment

* Thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as Data Structures, Algorithms and Design Patterns

* Amazon Web Services, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

Desirable

* Kafka

* Agile awareness,

* Jira,

* Bitbucket

* Python

* PostgreSQL + Timescale

* Build Systems (Bamboo, Jenkins, etc)

* SQL and NoSQL technologies

You will have knowledge of software development and some exposure to mentoring junior Engineers would be a benefit. You will be happy solving technical problems for customers even if this means working with new technologies.

They have a vast array of already built products so candidates will have a lot of working product source code to help get started. Technical help also be provided on how their current products work. There is opportunity here to work with embedded software developers and the CTO on overall product. Client and Server are always developed collaboratively so there is an opportunity to contribute to overall product architecture.

You can expect interesting work, a very supportive organisation and team and many opportunities for on-going technical and personal development.

This Senior Full Stack Software Engineer role is now live with a key client. For full details and immediate consideration, please submit an application ASAP

Project Manager Automation & Robotics Solutions

Location:Tamworth / On-site as required
Reports to:Managing Director
Employment Type:Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

A family-run design and manufacturing firm, specialising in cutting-edge automation and robotics solutions for industrial clients across various sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, and automotive. From concept design and prototyping to full system integration and ongoing support, the company delivers turnkey robotic cells, custom automated production lines, and advanced material handling systems that enhance efficiency, precision, and competitiveness.

Role Overview

An experienced Project Manager is sought to lead complex, multi-disciplinary automation and robotics projects from initial client engagement through to successful handover and commissioning. The role demands delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while managing cross-functional teams, including mechanical/electrical design engineers, robotics specialists, software developers, manufacturing, installation crews, and subcontractors. A strong technical understanding of industrial automation combined with proven project leadership in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of industrial automation and robotics projects, including robotic cells, automated assembly lines, vision-guided systems, conveyor integrations, PLC/SCADA controlled solutions, and custom machinery.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, resource allocation, budgets, and risk registers using industry-standard tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Jira).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication of progress, risks, changes, and expectations.
• Coordinate and manage internal teams (engineering, design, manufacturing, procurement, software, controls) and external partners/subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, manage scope changes, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Conduct regular project reviews, status reporting, and forecasting (financial, technical, and schedule).
• Manage project budget and cost control, including variation orders, claims management, and profitability tracking.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality standards (ISO 9001, etc.), and relevant industry regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee site installation, commissioning, testing, training, and handover to the client.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, lessons learned, and continuous enhancement of project delivery methodology.
• Support pre-sales activities when required (scope definition, risk assessment, estimating).

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of project management experience in industrial automation, robotics integration, special-purpose machinery, or similar manufacturing/engineering projects.
• Proven track record delivering complex, multi-million automation/robotics projects (turnkey systems preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial automation components: industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, etc.), PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.), vision systems, conveyors, safety systems, and control architectures.
• Experience with project management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/hybrid approaches) certification is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Jira, Primavera, MS Office Suite).
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30-40% depending on project phase).

Desirable Skills & Attributes

• Experience with risk management in technically complex projects.
• Familiarity with LEAN manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical design tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, EPLAN).
• Understanding of Industry 4.0, IoT integration, and digital twin concepts.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in contract & variation management.
• Results-driven with exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in dynamic, deadline-focused environments.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary + performance bonus.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Professional development support.
• Work on cutting-edge robotics and automation projects.
• Collaborative, innovative company culture.

If you are passionate about delivering world-class automation solutions and possess the leadership skills to drive complex robotics projects to success, your application would be highly valued. Apply today.

Permanent
Location: Harrogate / Hybrid
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 (+ benefits)

Skills: Linux, Python / Perl scripting, UKIC DV Clearance

We are looking to recruit a Linux Systems Engineer for a global organisation. Working in my client’s Operations & Maintenance Team you will be responsible for support critical systems within a highly secure, technology-driven environment.

You’ll play a key part in monitoring, maintaining and optimising complex systems that support national-level programmes.

This is a hybrid role with based out of Harrogate with flexible working options available.

Due to the nature of the role valid UKIC DV is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor system and subsystem performance and produce status reports
• Investigate and respond to anomalous system behaviour
• Implement system performance improvements (scripting, SOP updates)
• Support system reconfiguration and special operations activities
• Maintain equipment health to ensure high mission readiness
• Contribute to operational documentation and redundancy planning
• Participate in ongoing technical training and development

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in operations, systems or software engineering
• Linux experience and scripting (Python and/or Perl)
• Strong problem-solving skills in complex environments
• Experience with tools such as JIRA and Confluence

Desirable: Flask, Jupyter Notebooks.

Company Description

Established in 1987, QBS Software provides a platform for software companies and channel resellers to increase efficiency and achieve growth. We are a technology company with a focus on software covering the enterprise, cloud and consumer markets. QBS has been named in both the annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 showing significant annual compound growth, and the London Stock Exchange 1000 companies to inspire Britain.

The group is headquartered in London with 7 regional offices across Europe, has recently become B Corp accredited for meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, and is also independently certified by Planet Mark as net carbon neutral.

Where great people work together we are looking for ambitious co-workers to take our business to the next level, and as an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all our employees. We believe we are stronger when we reflect the diversity in the world around us, making us more dynamic, more innovative and more competitive.

Position

As a Senior Business Central Developer, you will play a vital role in developing & implementing the Business Central ERP platform for the global QBS business and all its entities, leveraging your development skills to provide customisations and enhancements to the Business Central ERP system and the Power platform for D365 Sales/Customer Service & Marketing Insights. You will have the opportunity to work closely with internal stakeholders to develop innovative solutions and contribute to the success of the Group ERP & CRM system. This role will become a key part of the global Change Advisory Board to agree a development roadmap.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing second line Business Central support to users in multiple countries.
• Collaborating with Key Users & Users to understand their business requirements and provide guidance on utilising the system’s features and functionalities.
• Developing customisations and extensions using AL within the Business Central environment, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Developing customisations within the Power Platform to support the enhancement of the D365 Sales, Customer Service & Marketing environment
• Conducting code reviews and ensure the quality and efficiency of the developed customizations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, consultants, and project managers, to deliver high-quality solutions to stakeholders.
• Documenting technical solutions, issues, and resolutions for internal knowledge sharing and future reference.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies related to Business Central.
• Assisting in the testing and deployment of software updates, patches, and new releases of the ERP system.
• Ensuring adherence SLAs & OLAs and provide excellent customer service to internal & external stakeholders

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• At least 8 years experience in a Business Central developer role.
• Strong experience in troubleshooting issues in Microsoft Business Central.
• Proficiency in AL programming language with hands-on experience in developing customisations and extensions within Business Central v20 & later.
• Experience enhancing & developing D365 Sales, Customer service and customer insights.
• Proficiency in developing in the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Solid technical experience & understanding of API integration (REST, SOAP, JSON/XML)
• Developing EDI or B2B trading workflows
• Solid understanding of SQL databases and ability to write efficient database queries.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Collaboration & development tools such as Jira, Github, Azure devops or similar for issue tracking, version control and release management.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of SSRS & PowerBI would be beneficial but not essential.
• Solid understanding of SQL databases and ability to write efficient database queries
• Experience with integration/middleware platforms (e.g. Boomi)
• Understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.

Other information

Benefits:

• £70,000 per annum
• KPI quarterly bonus scheme
• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life cover
• Online retail discounts
• Full training and development programme
• Mentoring opportunities
• Opportunities for promotion and career progression

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

At QBS, we believe diversity isnt just a box to tick, its the engine that drives innovation, creativity, and growth. Were building a culture where everyone belongs, every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, because we know that different ways of thinking make us stronger. Whether youre starting your career or bringing decades of experience, what matters most is your passion, potential, and willingness to make an impact.

Job Title: Data Engineer

Rate: £450 per day inside ir35

Duration: 6 months

Location: Telford/hybrid - (2 days on site)

SC security clearance is required for this role

Job Description:

You should have experience as a Software Engineer delivering within large scale data analytics solutions and the ability to operate at all stages of the software engineering lifecycle, as well as some experience in the following;

Awareness of Devops culture and modern engineering practices
Experience of Agile Scrum based delivery
Proactive in nature, personal drive, enthusiasm, willingness to learn
Excellent communications skills including stakeholder management Have experience in some of the following technologies:

ETL toolset (Talend, Pentaho, SAS DI, Informatica etc)
Database (Oracle, RDS, Redshift, MySQL, Hadoop, Postgres, etc)
Job Scheduling toolset (Job Scheduler, TWS, etc)
Programming and scripting languages (PL/SQL, SQL, Unix, Java, Python, Hive, HiveQL, HDFS, Impala, etc) Must have knowledge of these tools:

ALM Tooling (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
CI/CD toolsets (Gitlab, Jenkins, Ansible)
Data virtualisation tools (Denodo)
Reporting (Pentaho BA, Power BI, Business Objects, Grafana) If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV

Job Title: NCR SWITCH Quality Engineer

Pay: PAYE £189.57 or Umbrella £269.59

Location: Somerset Energy Innovation Centre,Somerset

Job ID: 1747

Job Purpose / Overview

The role of the SWITCH NCR Quality Engineer (QE) is to provide first line support to the HPC Quality team and Responsible Designer (RD) to ensure SWITCH associated NCR processes meet HPC business requirements and quality standards. They play a crucial role ensuring NCRs within SWITCH are managed in accordance with regulatory compliance.

A SWITCH NCR QE is to ensure they provide proactive support to HPC business and stakeholders to manage SWITCH NCR users’ requirements and expectations:

• Tool Improvements, lead and manage both reactive and proactive improvement initiatives for SWITCH and PowerBI tools, collaborating with stakeholders to identify and implement meaningful enhancements.
• SWITCH technical functionality implementation / drops (managed via Jira Kanban), coordinate and deliver scheduled Accenture improvement releases, maintaining visibility of progress through Jira Kanban boards and ensuring timely resolution of items. They are responsible for pre and post-implementation testing to identify defects to be reported for resolution prior to release or re-release respectively.
• Documentation Maintenance, take ownership, maintain and make available to all users a suite of SWITCH NCR guidance material, ensuring content is clear, accurate, and aligned with the latest tool development and process changes.
• eNZO SWITCH NCR Page Management, oversee updates and structural improvements to the SWITCH NCR eNZO page, maintaining its usability as a go-to resource for all SWITCH NCR stakeholders.
• PowerBI Reporting, support the development, refinement and maintenance of SWITCH NCR PowerBI dashboards to support data-driven decision-making, improving performance and usability.
• SWITCH NCR mailbox management, the management of BAU onboarding requests.

The SWITCH NCR QE role has both internal and external aspects with requirements to interface with stakeholders from HPC Quality team, RD and, when required, our suppliers. They will be directly involved in investigating potential SWITCH NCR issues, to either lead or support their resolution. They will also ensure that project quality is delivered consistently and in compliance with HPC Quality arrangements.

Principal Accountabilities

General

• Support the onboarding of SWITCH NCR users within Quality and RD
• Champion and promote best practice SWITCH NCR management across the HPC project
• Proactively support SWITCH NCR users to resolve myIT requests for NCRs via the SWITCH Accenture team
• Provide guidance and tool testing support to the SWITCH Accenture team for all SWITCH NCR related JIRA tickets
• Support the use of Project Intelligence and PowerBI to monitor key SWITCH NCR metrics and performance for both internal and external users
• Mailbox management of the SWITCH NCR Mailbox - Triage, escalate or respond to all correspondence
• Support the Manufacturing and Site NCR Facilitator teams to close SWITCH NCR myIT Tickets raised by SWITCH NCR users for the HPC project
• Manage and update a suite of SWITCH NCR guidance material
• Maintenance of HPC eNZO SWITCH NCR pages
• Provide support to the Quality PMO to maintain and develop all SWITCH NCR PowerBI reports
• Lead or support the closure of SWITCH NCR related Insight actions
• Share targeted communications and ‘Lunch & Learns’ for all SWITCH NCR related updates
• Complete all required mandatory and specific to role training

Primary accountability

• Provide first line SWITCH NCR operational support to the HPC Quality team and RD
• Maintenance of SWITCH NCR process and guidance information for all SWITCH users

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Position requires background or understanding of Quality Management, including best practice for deployment by large, complex and contract-led organisations
• Strong organisational skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• The ability to influence and to provide constructive challenge which is accepted by others
• The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to support and implement practical solutions, whilst remaining open to the ideas of others
• Confident and articulate communicator, able to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, able to speak and present material to a large audience
• Able to interface between project teams and with supplier organisations
• A team player who recognises how their position impacts and influences others
• Pro-active and flexible, being prepared to plan and work on own initiative
• Fluent in English language
• Excellent written English and attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills - MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work effectively and consistently with Office 365 SharePoint and Teams collaboration platforms

Desirable

• First-hand experience in the nuclear sector or other safety critical industry
• Familiarity with PowerBI (or similar reporting platforms)
• Comfortable using JIRA, Confluence, and other Atlassian tools
• Understanding of a regulated nuclear site environment

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Experience in ensuring compliance with international standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 19443 and ONR licence conditions.

Desirable

• Trained and experienced in the use of PowerBi
• Trained and experienced in the use of Jira, Confluence or other Atlassian tools

Location: Conwy, North Wales (Hybrid – 4 days per week on-site)
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Bonus + Private Medical

About the Company
A well-established engineering business based in North Wales is seeking a Software Engineer to join its multidisciplinary engineering team. The company designs, develops, and manufactures specialist instrumentation and analytical technologies used in demanding scientific and technical environments.

This role sits at the core of a complex product stack, delivering desktop-installed software that interfaces directly with highly specialised hardware and data acquisition systems. While modern web technologies are used within the application stack, the primary challenges lie in back-end logic, data handling, system integration, and reliability.

The Role
You will contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of robust software systems used to control, acquire, process, and present scientific data. The software acts as the primary interface between advanced measurement hardware and its users, requiring dependable real-time behaviour, clear presentation of complex data, and strong engineering discipline.

This position suits a capable, technically curious engineer, from an early-career developer through to a mid to senior-level engineer, who is comfortable learning domain-specific systems and working closely with hardware, firmware, and scientific colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain desktop-based software supporting data acquisition, processing, and analysis
Contribute to back-end logic, data handling, and system integration
Use Git with established branching and merge strategies
Maintain build and technical documentation
Write and maintain unit tests for critical code paths
Support CI/CD pipelines where appropriate
Track and resolve issues using tools such as GitHub Issues or Jira
Evaluate and integrate open-source libraries, ensuring appropriate licensing
Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and scientific engineering teams
Contribute ideas and improvements through technical reviews
Ensure all design and documentation complies with ISO 9001 standards
Skills & Experience

Experience with technologies such as Node.js, Express, Vue.js and Electron
Strong programming fundamentals and a solid understanding of software engineering principles
Experience building or maintaining desktop applications or system-focused software
Exposure to back-end or data-driven development
Comfortable working with structured data, real-time systems, or computation-heavy logic
Practical experience using Git and collaborative development workflows
Ability to learn new domains and work effectively within a small engineering team
Clear communicator, able to explain technical concepts to non-software specialists
Desirable

Background or strong interest in geophysics, geology, physics, engineering, or applied science
Experience with scientific instruments, test equipment, or data acquisition systems
Exposure to numerical methods, signal processing, or scientific data analysis
Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams (hardware, firmware, R&D)
Mentoring, knowledge sharing, or willingness to support junior colleagues
Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus
Private healthcare
Company pension contributions
Hybrid working model
Interview Process

Informal initial discussion with the Software Engineering Manager
Technical interview and discussion with the Software Lead

If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch

Solving real problems with PL/SQL precision and designing ETL processes that unlock the true value of enterprise date. Work on complex data challenges, modern tooling, and create meaningful technical impact. Oracle Software Engineer Circa £38k + Up to 15% bonus Twice a month in the Southampton area based office The Role You’ll join a cross-functional product team that thrives on pace, collaboration, and innovation. Every day, you’ll help shape the data foundations that keep our products and services running seamlessly for thousands of users. You’ll design and develop clean, efficient, and fully tested PL/SQL code, contributing your expertise to build reliable features that teams rely on. Working with our established data structures, you’ll turn complex requirements into robust, performant database solutions. As a key participant in our sprint cycle, you’ll embrace agile ways of working, bringing transparency, adaptability, and continuous improvement to everything you do. This role would suit Someone with commercial PL/SQL experience using ANSI syntax and a strong approach to unit testing. Experience with ETL processes, to handle data with confidence, turning it into reports and transformations that power the business. Experience with tools and frameworks like Bitbucket, JSON, REST, Confluence, Jira, TOAD, and Scrum And with skills in Python, Azure DevOps, APIs, or other databases, Current tech stack includes: Oracle, PL/SQL, ETL, Toad, Git, Jira, BitBucket, Agile, UT PL/SQL (Unit testing framework), Azure DevOps, API first, MongoDB, PostGres, Python This Oracle Software Engineer role is paying circa £38k with benefits including, 15% Bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, onsite gym, Car Scheme, healthcare scheme and more. Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Rate:£400

Clearance Required: SC - Governing body SC is required

Duration: 6 months

Location: Telford - 2 days on site

This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating tests), test data preparation and executing manual and automated tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results. The QA will be working closely with the delivery team, key project stakeholders and other external supplier test teams to achieve successful delivery and the required business objectives. Providing regular test status reports to the Project Managers, identifying, and raising project & product risks and issues.

ISTQB Software Foundation Certification

Experience in Functional System Testing (writing and executing tests)

Test Automation

Proficiency with Test Tools (e.g. Postman)

Agile methodology

Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration

Strong skills in SQL, Oracle, or other databases

AWS Experience

Ability to define and document Test Approaches and Test Completion reports

Proficiency with JIRA, Test Management Tools (e.g., Jira Zephyr Scale), GIT

ETL experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in Integration Testing

Join a cutting-edge engineering team developing autonomous systems for the next generation of marine and defence technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to take a leading role in designing, developing, and delivering advanced software solutions that operate in challenging real-world environments. You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, from concept and design through to integration, testing and delivery, as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team shaping the future of maritime autonomy. What you’ll be doing Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects Collaborating with hardware, systems and domain experts throughout the development lifecycle Engaging directly with end users to refine functionality and performance Taking a lead role in development discussions and cross-team collaboration What you’ll bring Proven experience in software design and delivery A degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments Technical skills Essential: Java development Java build systems (e.g. Maven) Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principlesDesirable: HMI / UI development (e.g. JavaFX) GIS development Communication and control system interfaces Git version control UML design Why apply? Hybrid and flexible working options (full-time, part-time or condensed hours) Excellent professional development and progression opportunities Collaborative and innovative engineering culture Competitive salary, pension and benefits Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). TT

QA Tester (ITEC Data Exploitation) - Sage

Rate:£400

Clearance Required: SC - Governing body SC is required

Duration: 6 months

Location: Telford - 2 days on site

This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating tests), test data preparation and executing manual and automated tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results. The QA will be working closely with the delivery team, key project stakeholders and other external supplier test teams to achieve successful delivery and the required business objectives. Providing regular test status reports to the Project Managers, identifying, and raising project & product risks and issues.

ISTQB Software Foundation Certification

Experience in Functional System Testing (writing and executing tests)

Test Automation

Proficiency with Test Tools (e.g. Postman)

Agile methodology

Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration

Strong skills in SQL, Oracle, or other databases

AWS Experience

Ability to define and document Test Approaches and Test Completion reports

Proficiency with JIRA, Test Management Tools (e.g., Jira Zephyr Scale), GIT

ETL experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in Integration Testing

Reading (25% onsite) – 6 month contract Inside IR35 – SC Active About the Role The Software Developer is responsible for designing, delivering and integrating high‑quality, innovative software products within an Agile team. The role offers the chance to experiment, challenge ideas, learn and grow within a supportive and inclusive environment, while being recognised for the impact you make. You’ll contribute to a complex project involving the integration of hardware, software and courseware components, working with multiple stakeholders—from suppliers to end‑users within the UK MOD—to ensure successful delivery. Success in this role comes from collaborating as part of a multi‑disciplined team to produce high‑value software solutions that drive business outcomes and realise programme benefits. The role requires core technical skills and experience, with additional desirable knowledge and capabilities outlined separately. Required Experience * Proven delivery of applications in Agile teams using CI/CD pipelines. * Strong C++ and WPF development background. * Proficient with GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira and DOORS. * Experience delivering solutions across security classifications using Secure by Design principles. * Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary development teams. * Strong stakeholder engagement skills. * Knowledge of configuration management processes and systems. Desirable Experience * C# and WPF development. * Building enterprise‑level applications or services. * Experience in simulation or training environments. * Familiarity with TDD, BDD and SOLID principles. * Understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps practices. Responsibilities * Design, build and maintain code using industry best practices, contributing to estimation and evolving standards. * Deliver features aligned to the product roadmap, making decisions that directly support programme success. * Conduct first‑line peer reviews and provide clear technical guidance. * Drive continuous improvement in code quality and team practices. * Provide technical direction and leadership within the team. * Design and develop new product functionality. * Create test artefacts—including unit and integration tests—to support continuous delivery

Your new company

• Large Consultancy with office based in Telford

Your new role

• This job is for a QA Tester, which means the person checks that computer systems and software work properly before they go live. They’ll be testing a system linked to Sage (finance/accounting systems), working for a government-related project - which is why they need Security Clearance (SC).

What you’ll need to succeed

• Active SC Clearance.
• ISTQB Foundation Certification.
• Strong experience in Functional System Testing (writing + executing tests).
• Proven experience in Test Automation.
• Proficiency with testing tools such as Postman.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration projects.
• Strong SQL skills; experience with Oracle or similar databases.
• AWS experience.
• Ability to create Test Approaches and Test Completion Reports.
• Experienced with JIRA, Zephyr Scale, and GIT.
• Strong ETL testing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting Integration Testing.

What you’ll get in return

An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a Large Consultancy firm. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Job Title: Data Engineer

Rate: 450 per day inside ir35

Duration: 6 months

Location: Telford/hybrid - (2 days on site)

SC security clearance is required for this role

Job Description:

You should have experience as a Software Engineer delivering within large scale data analytics solutions and the ability to operate at all stages of the software engineering lifecycle, as well as some experience in the following;

• Awareness of Devops culture and modern engineering practices
• Experience of Agile Scrum based delivery
• Proactive in nature, personal drive, enthusiasm, willingness to learn
• Excellent communications skills including stakeholder management

Have experience in some of the following technologies:

• ETL toolset (Talend, Pentaho, SAS DI, Informatica etc)
• Database (Oracle, RDS, Redshift, MySQL, Hadoop, Postgres, etc)
• Job Scheduling toolset (Job Scheduler, TWS, etc)
• Programming and scripting languages (PL/SQL, SQL, Unix, Java, Python, Hive, HiveQL, HDFS, Impala, etc)

Must have knowledge of these tools:

• ALM Tooling (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• CI/CD toolsets (Gitlab, Jenkins, Ansible)
• Data virtualisation tools (Denodo)
• Reporting (Pentaho BA, Power BI, Business Objects, Grafana)

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.

Rate: 400
Clearance Required: SC - Governing body SC is required
Duration: 6 months
Location: Telford - 2 days on site

This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating tests), test data preparation and executing manual and automated tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results. The QA will be working closely with the delivery team, key project stakeholders and other external supplier test teams to achieve successful delivery and the required business objectives. Providing regular test status reports to the Project Managers, identifying, and raising project & product risks and issues.

• ISTQB Software Foundation Certification
• Experience in Functional System Testing (writing and executing tests)
• Test Automation
• Proficiency with Test Tools (e.g. Postman)
• Agile methodology
• Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration
• Strong skills in SQL, Oracle, or other databases
• AWS Experience
• Ability to define and document Test Approaches and Test Completion reports
• Proficiency with JIRA, Test Management Tools (e.g., Jira Zephyr Scale), GIT
• ETL experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Integration Testing

QA Tester (ITEC Data Exploitation) - Sage
Rate: 400
Clearance Required: SC - Governing body SC is required
Duration: 6 months
Location: Telford - 2 days on site

This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating tests), test data preparation and executing manual and automated tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results. The QA will be working closely with the delivery team, key project stakeholders and other external supplier test teams to achieve successful delivery and the required business objectives. Providing regular test status reports to the Project Managers, identifying, and raising project & product risks and issues.

• ISTQB Software Foundation Certification
• Experience in Functional System Testing (writing and executing tests)
• Test Automation
• Proficiency with Test Tools (e.g. Postman)
• Agile methodology
• Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration
• Strong skills in SQL, Oracle, or other databases
• AWS Experience
• Ability to define and document Test Approaches and Test Completion reports
• Proficiency with JIRA, Test Management Tools (e.g., Jira Zephyr Scale), GIT
• ETL experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Integration Testing

Job Title: Applications Developer (ERP / SQL)

Location: Cannock Hybrid/Onsite

Salary: DOE + Benefits

Key Skills: ERP, SQL, SAP, Qlik Sense, Jira, Confluence, C#, Troubleshooting, Atlassian, Reporting, Database Management

The Role:

Are you a technically strong Applications Developer who enjoys both building and supporting business-critical systems?

We’re looking for a proactive and solutions-focused Application Support & Developer to support, enhance, and develop our internal ERP and business applications. This is a hands-on role combining software development, database management, ERP support, reporting, and IT security awareness within a growing, technology-driven environment.

What You’ll Be Doing as an Applications Developer?

• Develop and maintain in-house applications (VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET)
• Support and administer ERP systems (IFS experience desirable)
• Write and optimise SQL Server (T-SQL) and Oracle (PL/SQL) queries
• Develop reports using SAP Crystal Reports
• Support Service Desk activity and resolve application incidents
• Apply security patches and maintain IT security documentation
• Contribute to business continuity & disaster recovery planning
• Ensure licensing compliance and system documentation is maintained
• Support reporting tools such as Qlik Sense
• Work with tools such as Jira and Confluence

Technical Skills We’re Looking for in an Applications Developer:

Essential:

• VB.NET (current systems)
• C# or ASP.NET (future development)
• SQL Server & T-SQL
• Oracle & PL/SQL
• Strong troubleshooting & debugging skills

Desirable:

• ERP systems (IFS preferred)
• SAP Crystal Reports
• Qlik Sense
• Atlassian Jira & Confluence
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft networks / Active Directory
• Some Linux exposure

What Makes This Role Different?

This isn’t just a coding job. You’ll play a key role in:

• Supporting financial & operational systems
• Improving application reliability and resilience
• Contributing to ISO 27001 aligned processes
• Working within environments aligned to defence-sector standards (desirable)

Who This Role Suits?

• A mid-level developer who enjoys ownership
• Someone comfortable balancing development and support
• A technically capable professional who understands business impact
• A developer looking to grow into systems architecture or ERP leadership

Additional Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK
• Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours support
• Eligibility to work in the UK

PLEASE NOTE

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy

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+Permanent opportunity

+Hybrid working on site in London 3 days a week

• 45,000 - 50,000

Skills:

+Infrastructure Testing experience

+UAT

+AWS / Azure

+Manual and automated testing experience

We’re looking for a Junior UAT & Infrastructure Test Analyst to support testing across business applications and core infrastructure platforms. This is a hands-on role for someone early in their testing career who wants broad exposure, real responsibility, and a fast learning curve - not just clicking buttons and logging tickets.

You’ll work closely with senior testers, engineers, and business stakeholders, supporting UAT delivery while gaining strong exposure to infrastructure and technical testing.

Key Responsibilities

UAT & Business Testing

• Support delivery of UAT cycles across multiple projects
• Execute test cases and scripts based on defined requirements
• Work with business users to coordinate and support UAT activities
• Log, track, and retest defects through to resolution
• Help produce UAT documentation and reporting

Infrastructure & Technical Testing

• Support testing of infrastructure changes such as:

• Cloud migrations
• Network and platform upgrades
• OS updates and patches

• Assist with:

• Smoke testing
• Regression testing
• DR and failover test activities

• Validate system stability before production release

Test Delivery & Quality

• Maintain test cases, test data, and documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes
• Support automation and tooling initiatives where relevant

Required Experience

• 1-3 years experience in software testing or UAT
• Basic understanding of:

• IT infrastructure
• Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP - exposure is fine)
• Networks, servers, or application platforms

• Experience using defect and test management tools (e.g. Jira, Xray, Zephyr, TestRail)
• Strong attention to detail and a structured mindset
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders

Nice to Have (But Not Essential)

• Exposure to infrastructure or technical testing
• Basic automation knowledge
• SQL or API testing exposure

What’s On Offer

• Broad exposure across business + technical testing
• Fast development path into Senior Test Analyst / Test Lead
• Hybrid working - real flexibility, not “remote but actually office”
• Strong training, mentoring, and career progression

If you’re an inquisitive, technically-minded tester who thrives in diverse environments and enjoys getting into the details that make systems stable and scalable - we’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Based in North Wales, join a leading European manufacturing organisation renowned for innovative technologies and award-winning operations. Support IT infrastructure, develop bespoke software solutions, and help drive digital transformation initiatives.

BASIC SALARY: £35,000

BENEFITS:
Early finish on Friday’s - c20 x Friday’s off per year!
Enhanced employer pension contributions
Reduced gym memberships
Health cash back scheme
Employee assistance programme
Subsidised on site canteen

LOCATION: You’ll be working from our office based in Wrexham.

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Chester, Deeside, Oswestry, Ellesmere, Whitchurch, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Mold, Rhyl, Market Drayton, Nantwich, Runcorn, Liverpool

JOB DESCRIPTION: IT Engineer - Manufacturing

This IT Engineer is a key role supporting the IT department in a leading manufacturing company. You will maintain IT infrastructure, provide support to local and remote users, and contribute to software development and digital transformation projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: IT Engineer - Manufacturing

As our IT Engineer, you will:
Provide IT support and day-to-day maintenance of systems for all users
Manage servers (Windows & Ubuntu), Active Directory, virtual machines, backups, and IT documentation
Support Microsoft 365, Windows operating systems, and network devices (switches, firewalls, printers, laptops/desktops)
Assist with software installation, network management, and IT security initiatives
Develop IT solutions using languages such as PHP, Python, C#.net core, Laravel, and maintain databases (SQL Server & MySQL)
Generate reports and maintain BI dashboards from company IT systems

PERSON SPECIFICATION: IT Engineer - Manufacturing

In order to be successful as our IT Engineer, you will have a passion for IT, problem solving and continuous learning, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex IT issues in simple terms. You will also:

Have a HNC / HND or degree in IT, Software Development, or related field
Be experienced in IT or software development roles
Possess a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, network protocols, and IT security principle
Have experience with Windows Server, virtual desktops, SSH, cloud-based management tools, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and BI reporting tools

THE COMPANY:

We manufacture top of the range products from office printers, to industrial machining centres. We have won awards for our carbon neutral recycling facilities in Europe. We invest in our staff and promote growth within our business.

PROSPECTS:

As an international business, we offer the opportunity to work across the globe and support progression within the company.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: IT Engineer, IT Support Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Network Engineer, Software Developer, or Technical Support Analyst - Windows Server, Ubuntu, Active Directory, VMware/vSphere, SQL Server, MySQL, Microsoft 365, Azure, Fortinet, Cisco Meraki, PHP, Python, C#.NET Core, Laravel, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, BI reporting tools, and IT security systems.

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.

REF: SM18393, Wallace Hind Selection

Pinewood.AI is looking for an Associate Product Manager to join our Product Team and support the delivery of meaningful enhancements across our Automotive Intelligence Platform. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their product management career who is keen to grow their skills in a high-performing SaaS environment, working on software that sits at the heart of automotive retail operations.

You’ll work across a range of interconnected platform modules, including vehicle sales, aftersales, parts, CRM, finance and insurance (F&I), reporting, and wider platform services. Working closely with experienced Product Managers and cross-functional teams, you’ll help define, shape, and deliver product improvements that solve real customer problems across end-to-end dealership workflows. Playing a hands-on role across the product lifecycle, you’ll contribute to discovery, roadmap execution, and backlog management, translating customer and stakeholder insight into clear, actionable product outcomes. This role suits someone who is curious, organised, and motivated by understanding user needs and turning them into valuable, measurable product improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Product Managers in defining and delivering product enhancements across multiple modules of the Pinewood.AI platform, including sales, aftersales, parts, CRM, F&I, reporting, and core platform capabilities.
• Contribute to product discovery, research, and problem definition, from early exploration through to release and value tracking.
• Write and support clear, well-structured product requirements aligned to user needs and business goals.
• Assist with backlog management and prioritisation using data, customer insight, and stakeholder feedback.
• Own defined problem spaces or customer segments, building strong understanding of their challenges and opportunities.
• Conduct customer interviews, surveys, and research to validate problems and inform product decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Architects, Developers, Designers, Project Delivery Managers, and Account Management to ensure shared understanding and smooth delivery.
• Contribute to roadmap planning, balancing innovation, platform evolution, and core product improvements.
• Support market and competitor analysis to understand customer expectations and Pinewood.AI’s positioning.
• Help communicate product progress, delivery plans, and feature benefits clearly across the business and with customers and partners.

Requirements:

• Degree-level education or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive experience within automotive retail, dealership operations, or dealer management systems.
• Previous experience in a product, delivery, or related role such as Associate Product Manager, Product Owner, or Business Analyst.
• Understanding of software development and product lifecycles.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methods such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, or similar frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable gathering, analysing, and interpreting information from multiple sources.
• Experience using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Figma, or similar platforms.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to meet dealers, partners, or manufacturers in the UK and internationally.

Desirable:

• Exposure to API and integration fundamentals, including RESTful APIs, webhooks, and data formats such as JSON and XML desirable

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Share scheme
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays
• 4x life assurance
• Enhanced family-friendly leave - 5 months’ full pay for maternity or adoption, plus 2 weeks’ fully paid paternity/adoption leave and an extra 2 weeks to use as paid annual leave within 24 months of birth or adoption
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free, confidential 24/7 support for you and your immediate family (including counselling, legal & financial advice, and wellbeing resources)
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Free onsite gym (Birmingham)
• Cycle to Work scheme - save up to 40% on bikes and accessories through salary sacrifice
• Eyecare vouchers - free eye test and contribution towards prescription glasses
• Regular social events
• Employee recognition and awards

Why Join us?
At Pinewood.AI, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive product culture where learning, curiosity, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. You’ll work on a broad, modular platform used by automotive retailers every day, giving you exposure to different functional areas of the business and how they connect. You’ll learn from experienced Product Managers while developing a strong understanding of complex, real-world workflows, with clear opportunities to grow your product management career as Pinewood.AI continues to scale globally.

About Us:
Our story began more than 20 years ago, but right from the start, it has been rooted in the specific needs of the automotive industry. As automotive professionals as well as technologists, we wanted to build practical technology solutions that were designed around how automotive businesses work, recognising what makes them different. Pinewood.AI is an unparalleled Automotive Intelligence Platform that enables automotive retail customers and OEMs to drive growth and profitability throughout every aspect of their business.

Pinewood’s cloud-based secure end-to-end ecosystem unlocks the value of every customer. Our vision is to be the full-service technology partner that helps automotive retailers and OEMs run more efficiently and increase revenue by making better commercial and business decisions more easily.