Pay up to £92,522 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.
This is a real and significant DevOps leadership role in the UK’s largest government department. Here you will have the freedom and autonomy to drive the development of our technical landscape and define what DevOps looks like in DWP
DWP. Digital with Purpose.
We’re looking for someone who has the vision to lead multiple teams through the adoption of cutting-edge infrastructure and development technologies.
You’ll be a leading, expert voice in a DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services.
We have a unique purpose - putting better, more efficient services in the hands of DWP users. The scale of our engineering challenge is also huge:
We have 1bn lines of code in over 12,000 code repos and 90+ programming languages.
We run around 294 days’ worth of testing every day through automation.
Our APIs receive 173 million requests, and we spin up 280,000 AWS servers every month.
Over 22 million people - 1/3 of the UK’s adult population access our services daily.
Over 100,000 colleagues and agents use the kit, tools and systems we roll out. We build and maintain systems behind payments worth over £195bn payments annually.
What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?
Experience of leading and supporting Engineers in multi-disciplinary teams in an agile environment and sharing knowledge and good practice with the wider organisation.
Significant experience of version control systems as well as building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines e.g. git with GitLab CI or Jenkins.
Significant experience of Infrastructure-as-code and configuration of code for one or more cloud providers.
Experience of containerisation and container orchestration.
Experience of multiple scripting and/or programming languages (e.g. Bash, Python).
Significant experience of the full life cycle of Azure cloud-based platforms and applications from designing, through deployment to supporting and operating in production, test and development environments.
You and your role
Our Lead DevOps Engineers lead and set the strategy as well as build our products and applications with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams.
You’ll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK, united by passion and purpose. We’ll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you.
Details. Wages. Perks.
Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham. Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.
Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.
Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £92,522.
Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £21,000 per year.
Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.
You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.
We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
Time off volunteering and charitable giving
Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
And we have an award-winning environment and culture:
DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards
Process:
We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just three stages:
Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.
Presentation: A short 10 minute presentation on how you would mature a DevOps culture across multiple multidisciplinary teams.
Interview: a single stage interview online.
CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
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Are you an experienced Electron Microscopy Scientist seeking a dynamic customer-facing role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, cutting-edge technology business developing advanced imaging software for electron microscopy. In this is a hands-on, customer-facing role you’ll provide pre-and-post sales support to customers. You will sit at the intersection of science, software and applications, helping translate innovative technology into real-world impact across academic research and industry. Key responsibilities include: \* Acting as the technical bridge between customers and internal R&D teams \* Supporting installations, configuration and troubleshooting of advanced microscopy software \* Delivering product demonstrations, training sessions and workshops (remote and on-site) \* Working closely with customers to understand workflows and recommend optimised solutions \* Feeding back insights to support product development and new feature design \* Supporting pre-sales activities with technical expertise \* Contributing to technical documentation and testing of new software releases \* Representing the business at conferences, workshops and industry events You will bring: \* Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Physics, Biology, Materials Science, Engineering or similar) \* Strong hands-on experience with electron microscopy (TEM, SEM, STEM, FIB-SEM) \* Experience with Python and image/data processing workflows is desirable \* A problem-solving mindset with the ability to apply complex techniques in practical settings \* Confident communication skills \* Solid understanding of imaging workflows, analysis software and data handling \* Flexibility to travel (~30%) and engage with customers across the UK and beyond If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with real-world impact, and be part of a genuinely innovative, growing team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat. VRS9426DJ
Job Title: Test Planner – (phone number removed) Location: Coventry Duties: As a Test Planner, you will manage test submissions from a diverse set of customer teams, with the opportunity of supporting a range of test facilities. In doing so, you will be incorporating the validation of Powertrain systems, from base calibration through to certification and legislative compliance. The main activity for the role is support the Lead Test Planner and to coordinate the preparation and management of the fixed facilities. The systems under test are to enable customer test activity across a number of internal and external facilities. This will include ownership of project kick off, development of robust plans, co-ordination with our rig design team, reporting, governance and control of work and team activity. Our mission is to deliver world class facilities. The role requires you to adhere to and develop processes where required, and to develop future plans to provide the quality, capability and capacity required, in a safe environment, within agreed timelines. You will need a keen eye for detail and support continuous improvement to increase test efficiency and product quality. You will also need to review data appropriately to ensure a positive outcome for audits, Produce and maintain accurate delivery plans and liaise with key stakeholders to keep them informed. Key Responsibilities \* Review build plans and generate baseline test plan to form a package of work. \* Develop credible test plans with Design Verification leads. \* Daily management of project planning status and tools (Wrike, JIRA.) \* Estimate budget requirements for each test phase / fiscal year. \* Develop a facility plan to deliver each package of work, maintaining a 12month rolling view. \* Gather technical details which will inform facility choice. \* Technically review engineering statement of work for all tests. \* Technically review quotations for external work. \* Own the delivery plan for each 'test/suite of tests' \* Cascade work requirements to system design and test kit teams. \* KPI Reporting on Test Planning performance and quality (e.g.: process time / errors rate / synthetic timing adherence) \* KPI Reporting on Test Delivery performance and quality (e.g.: on time / right first time) \* Supporting our Transformation Objectives \* Process Development & Reviews & Continuous Improvement \* To support activities that result in a positive outcome from audits, e.g. IATF TS16949, OHSAS18001, ISO 14001 \* Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested Skills: Essential: \* Project planning, management and control experience \* Able to work independently, and achieve the full benefits of collective effort from a wider team \* Clear and confident communications \* Ability to maintain focus under pressure \* Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes \* Ability to accurately and concisely present complex ideas or project issues to a diverse audience \* Customer-first attitude with a passion for continuous improvement \* Willingness to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style \* Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, and processes. Desirable: Technical expertise and experience of automotive test facility and vehicle electrification component testing Experienced or trained in Agile methodologies, Six Sigma, Black Belt and Green Belt Training and certification. Educated to Degree level in a Planning, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related field Knowledge of Python, SQL or other API to support digital transformation Experience of working in an Agile environment Education: Undergraduate Degree in an Applicable Field NVQ / Apprenticeship in an applicable field with transferable experience
Embedded Software Validation Engineer (HIL / Automotive / EV)
Contract | Competitive Day Rate | Onsite We are hiring an experienced Embedded Software Validation Engineer to support cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) and charging systems development within a high-performance engineering environment. This role focuses on embedded software testing, verification, and validation using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, ensuring delivery of safety-critical automotive software to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: * Lead embedded software validation and verification activities * Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test frameworks * Perform testing using HIL systems (dSpace preferred) * Ensure compliance with ISO26262 / ASIL functional safety standards * Conduct root cause analysis and debugging of system issues * Support test automation and continuous integration (CI/CD) environments Key Skills & Experience: * Strong experience in embedded systems validation / testing * Hands-on experience with HIL / dSpace tools * Knowledge of ISO26262 / ASIL safety standards * Programming skills in Python, C or C++ * Experience in automotive, EV, electrification or power electronics * Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab, Jira or similar tools Desirable: * Experience with EV charging systems, inverters, DC-DC or AC-DC systems * Knowledge of automotive networks (CAN, LIN) * Background in real-time control systems This is a high-impact opportunity to work on next-generation electrification and charging technology, contributing to innovative, safety-critical systems. Apply now to be part of a rapidly growing automotive software validation programme
Microsoft Sentinel Engineer Up to £70,000 DOE Remote – UK Are you an experienced Microsoft Sentinel Engineer ready to take ownership of advanced security projects? Do you have strong 3rd-line level experience across Microsoft, Azure, networking, and cloud security? Would you like to join a fast-growing global consultancy where your expertise will help shape the future of their cybersecurity offering? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity. The Role You will join the cybersecurity team within a specialist Microsoft consultancy that’s growing rapidly across the UK and globally. The team currently numbers around 15 within a 60-person business and is expanding fast including the recent onboarding of a major financial services client. As a Microsoft Sentinel Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimise Sentinel solutions across enterprise environments. You will connect multiple data sources, write complex KQL queries, build automation playbooks, and work closely with clients to strengthen their security operations and response capabilities. This is a technically advanced role that combines engineering depth with real client interaction ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on work and architectural thinking. What You Will Be Doing \* Design, configure, and deliver Sentinel SIEM solutions for enterprise clients. \* Develop and optimise automation rules, playbooks, and runbooks using Logic Apps and Power Automate. \* Write and fine-tune Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries to analyse and visualise raw security data. \* Integrate third-party tools (firewalls, IAM, telemetry) into Sentinel. \* Use MITRE ATT&CK to anticipate and counter adversarial activity. \* Apply cost-optimisation principles (data tiering, filtering). \* Collaborate with security architects to improve internal policies and ISO 27001 alignment. \* Act as an escalation point within the SOC and mentor junior engineers. What We Are Looking For \* 3+ years’ experience as a Microsoft Sentinel or SIEM Engineer. \* Strong technical background across Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, and cybersecurity. \* Hands-on experience with KQL, PowerShell, and ideally Python. \* Proven experience automating processes using Logic Apps, Playbooks, or Terraform. \* Understanding of encryption, data protection, and incident response. \* Confident communicator, capable of working in client-facing scenarios. \* Ideally certified in one or more of: \* SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst) \* AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer) \* SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect – highly desirable) \* CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or Ethical Hacker Why Join? \* Join a fast-growing, globally distributed Microsoft consultancy with a strong reputation for delivery and innovation. \* Be part of the fastest-growing division in the business — with real opportunities to progress. \* Work directly with senior leadership (including the CEO) in a collaborative, flat structure. \* Gain exposure to enterprise-scale environments, including clients in the financial services sector. \* Fully remote role with flexible working and global team collaboration. Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat — we would love to tell you more about the team, their growth plans, and how you could make an impact in this key role
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At OSB Group, we’re building a modern, resilient technology estate to support our specialist lending businesses and, most importantly, our customers. We’re passionate about doing the right thing and creating an environment where talented people can thrive and make a real impact. As our Cloud platforms continue to evolve, we’re looking for a Cloud Engineer to join us and help design, build and secure the foundations that power our Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
This is a hands-on delivery focussed engineering role within our Cloud Core team, where you’ll play a key part in implementing and maintaining secure, scalable cloud services across OSB Group.
The role can be based from our Wolverhampton, London or Chatham offices with flexibility to operate across within our hybrid policy.
What you will be doing:
As a Cloud Engineer you will work on incidents raised ensuring the continuity of services and fixing tech impediments supporting both cloud and on-prem components and will bring your experience to help evolve the security roadmap at OSB and unlock new Cloud capabilities for our teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
What’s in it for you?
Please use this link to see the fantastic benefits available at OSB:
About Us
At OSB Group, we understand how much our people bring to our organisation, which is why we try our best to give back too! Our Purpose is to help our customers, colleagues and communities prosper and we are on a transformation journey to become ‘the bank of the future’.
Our commitment to professional development, flexible working, and employee well-being fosters a dynamic and supportive workplace.
Do you have the skills?
We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:
Next steps:
If this sounds like you, apply now! Still on the fence? Hear from our team or explore our process: OSB Careers
Shortlisted candidates will go through a personalised recruitment process, that is relevant and conversational - inclusive any individual reasonable support required. We want to bring out the best in you!
Diversity & Inclusion
We champion diversity at all levels, with Board-level Diversity Champions tracking our progress. We are proud to be signed up to the Women in Finance Charter to actively support the growth and development of senior women in our sector and are dedicated to treating all our employees and job applicants equally, opposed to discrimination on any grounds.
Software Developer Permanent | Hybrid (willing to travel to Newcastle) | Python | Apache | Data | SC cleared Hybrid work arrangement. Office attendance is up to 60%. Location is flexible: London, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield, Blackpool, Manchester and Birmingham. You must be willing to travel to Newcastle when required. The Role: We are looking for Software Developers with strong Python and data processing with Apache Spark responsible to lead the design, development, and operation of data‑driven applications and pipelines in a collaborative Dev and DevOps environment. The role focuses on writing and improving application code while working closely with DevOps engineers to support automated deployments, infrastructure management, system monitoring, reliability, and scaling. The post holder collaborates with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and users to translate business needs into robust technical solutions, operates and improves production services, analyses data and system issues to identify root causes, and champions engineering best practices. They also provide technical leadership through coaching and mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement across development, delivery, and operational processes. Responsibilities: Engineers will contribute to research, development and delivery across: æ Design, build, and operation of data ingest and publishing pipelines æ Workflow orchestration and task scheduling using managed services æ Collaboration with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and users to shape technical solutions æ Production support, monitoring, and continuous improvement of system resilience, stability, and performance æ Data analysis and investigation to identify root causes of defects and operational issues æ DevOps collaboration, including supporting automated deployments, infrastructure management, monitoring, and scaling æ Coaching and mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering best practices Skills & Experience: æ Understanding of data processing using Apache Spark æ Use of Python, SQL, and familiarity with PySpark æ Experience using Apache Airflow for task orchestration æ Understanding of EMR and reviewing output logs æ Use of Jupyter notebooks and/or Amazon Athena to query and validate data æ Data analysis to identify root cause of issues æ Understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions/historic data capture æ Use of AWS console and services such as, but not limited to; CloudWatch, IAM, S3, Glue, ECR, EC2, EMR, Dynamo DB, LakeFormation æ Familiarity with Amazon Textract and Comprehend æ Understanding of both server-side and client-side encryption æ Use of GitLab for source code management pipelines for CI/CD æ Use of GitLab Tags for component versioning in shared repositories æ Understanding of Docker and containerization of solutions æ IaC using Terraform æ Experience of understanding how customer expectations transition to applied functionality æ Familiarity with, and implementation of Engineering best practices æ Use of gitlab for release tagging and deployments æ Familiarity with basic data structures for constructing a solution æ Active BPSS, SC clearance or eligible for clearance Desirable skills: æ Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms æ Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains æ Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments Find out more: or check out our LinkedIn page
Newly created opportunity for aGroup Procurement Analyst with a growing global product supplier.The Procurement Analyst will be a pivotal member of the Group Procurement function, delivering actionable insights and reporting across the full procurement spectrum. From spend analysis, cash management to supplier performance and PPV (Part Price Variance). The role will drive data-led decision-making and establish standardised best practices across the group.
Midlands Hybrid working options + occasional group travel.
World-leading supplier of B2B and B2C products with c700 employees across multiple sites in the UK, Europe, the US and India. With leading brands, innovative products, and a global footprint, they are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that protect public health and work in harmony with nature.
Operating in a newly formed Procurement Centre of Excellence function, the Analyst will work with multiple business units and systems while collaborating closely with stakeholders across procurement, operations, finance, and commercial teams.
Key Objectives
Key Responsibilities:
Analytics & Reporting
Procurement & Performance
Stakeholder Engagement
Essential Requirements
Desirable
This is a rare and critical opportunity for a Procurement Analyst, driving high-impact solutions that directly support business growth.
Full job description available on request.
Our client iscommitted to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat about the role.
Software Developer - SC cleared Permanent | Hybrid (willing to travel to Newcastle) | Python | AI | BPSS We are looking for Software Developers with strong Python and AI experience to work at an early stage alongside enterprise architects and senior engineers. You will help research, design and prototype the foundations of a new service, with particular emphasis on automation, integration and intelligent workflows. You will join Peregrine who are supporting a large public sector organisation, starting an ambitious transformation programme focused on modernising how financial support services are delivered. The aim is to explore whether multiple existing approaches can be consolidated into a single, streamlined service. This work is at Alpha stage, with a strong focus on research, prototyping and proving technical and architectural options. This is a hands-on role suited to engineers who enjoy shaping solutions from first principles and working in exploratory delivery phases. The role is primarily remote, however travel to Newcastle may be required for sprint ceremonies and key workshops. Responsibilities: Engineers will contribute to research and development across: Workflow orchestration and process design Web portal options and user interaction patterns Data models and schema design Automation and AI, including AI assisted software development approaches Skills & Experience: Strong experience with Python Experience applying AI or machine learning in practical solutions Focus on automation and system integration Comfortable working in early stage, fast evolving environments (Alpha project experience) AWS Services Active BPSS, SC clearance or eligible for clearance Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team thats focused on growth, both yours, our clients, and the sectors we support. Youll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, youll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means youll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. Youll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. Youre not a contractor - youre a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing
SENIOR DATA ENGINEER - HEALTHCARE - SNOWFLAKE, SQL, AZURE, ADF, PYTHON, FABRIC, AZURE STACK AWS
Progressive, forward thinking, innovative international private healthcare organisation urgently require a talented Data Engineer to help then shape the future state of the organisation
You will:
You are:
In return you will get the opportunity to have huge impact in developing, shaping and leading the future state & ways of working of an innovative forward-thinking values driven organisation making a difference.
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Salary: £60k-75k + Excellent Benefits
Location: Birmingham - Flexible/Hybrid c2-3 days a week in office
Are you ready to start a new career in AI Engineering? AI is expected to generate 170 million jobs by 2030 and at present experienced professionals can earn salaries of upwards of £66,000. In today's digital world, AI is transforming every aspect of our lives and is at the heart of modern technological advancements. As skills shortages continue to grow, the demand for qualified entry-level professionals is on the rise. Your journey to a new career in Artificial Intelligence is just 130 hours and three simple steps away. Newto Training can support you at any stage of your career journey whether you're new to the industry or looking to exchange your skills, this Artificial Intelligence course is designed to get you job-ready. Step One Study key data methodologies: AI Fundamentals, Python, Working with AI Models, AI Engineering for Developers, Developing AI Applications, all alongside real-world project work to harness the power and understanding of these technologies. We also provide two digital badges: CompTIA AI Essentials and CompTIA AI Prompting Essentials. Step Two Study and take your three AI and data certifications: Azure AI Fundamentals, Azure Data Fundamentals, CompTIA Data+ and CompTIA Data AI. Step Three Now that you're qualified for an entry-level AI or data position paying up to £35,000 per year, our recruitment support team will begin working with you to help secure a role that suits your new qualifications and any other experience you bring. Course cost £2295, or, £191.25 per month We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees. No prior industry experience is required - no matter your background, previous studies or work history - if you think you have the soft skills (communication skills, passion) needed then we can help you launch the career you want. Click 'Apply Now' to begin your new career!
I am very excited to offer an opportunity for a skilled Data Engineer with expertise in Celonis to join a well-established, international professional services organisation.
This company is renowned for delivering data, analytics, and automation solutions to large, complex businesses, particularly in finance, operations, supply chain, and customer functions. As part of their UK delivery team, you will play a crucial role in supporting major transformation programmes through practical, hands-on data engineering.
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To apply for this Celonis Data Engineer position, please apply with an updated CV
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“We are seeking an AI Data & Systems Architect to strengthen our data foundations during the implementation of a new ERP system and shape, develop, and deliver our future AI capability.
The initial focus of this role will be on building strong data governance, improving data quality, and ensuring the business is ready to maximise value from the new ERP platform. From there, the role will define and prioritise AI and analytics opportunities, develop robust business cases, and lead the delivery of AI tools and solutions with support from third-party partners where required.”
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Oracle Developer, Fully Remote Working
Our client is recruiting for a skilled Oracle Developer to join our team and play a key role in delivering solutions across enterprise environments.
You will help design, develop and optimise database driven applications and integrations. Fantastic opportunity to work in a fully remote environment with a tech led company.
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Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Test Planner to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.
Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour
Duties:
As a Test Planner, you will manage test submissions from a diverse set of customer teams, with the opportunity of supporting a range of test facilities. In doing so, you will be incorporating the validation of Powertrain systems, from base calibration through to certification and legislative compliance.
The main activity for the role is supporting the Lead Test Planner and to coordinate the preparation and management of the fixed facilities. The systems under test are to enable customer test activity across a number of internal and external facilities. This will include ownership of project kick off, development of robust plans, co-ordination with our rig design team, reporting, governance and control of work and team activity.
Our mission is to deliver world class facilities. The role requires you to adhere to and develop processes where required, and to develop future plans to provide the quality, capability and capacity required, in a safe environment, within agreed timelines.
You will need a keen eye for detail and support continuous improvement to increase test efficiency and product quality. You will also need to review data appropriately to ensure a positive outcome for audits, Produce and maintain accurate delivery plans and liaise with key stakeholders to keep them informed.
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Essential Skills Required:
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Role: Data Insights Analyst
Location: UK
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are recruiting for a Data Insights Analyst to join a growing MI, Data and Analytics function within a national organisation operating across care, education, and support services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Insights Analyst with strong Power BI and SQL skills to work across a wide range of operational and central datasets, helping drive better reporting, insight, and decision-making across the business.
The successful Data Insights Analyst will play a key role in dashboard development, data engineering, analysis, and stakeholder collaboration, supporting teams across operations, HR, Finance, IT, and other central functions.
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As a Data Insights Analyst, you will be responsible for developing and optimising Power BI dashboards, datasets, semantic models, and DAX, while also supporting ETL workflows and wider data platform activity. You will work with sensitive and regulated datasets, ensuring data quality, reliability, and strong governance standards.
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Role/Job Title:SW Validation EngineerWork Location:Gaydon, UKMode of Working:OnsiteDuration of Assignment:06 MonthsAny Other Working Conditions (travel/on call/shifts):Yes some times Shift/overtimeThe RoleThis is a rapidly growing area in which our in-house software is critical in enabling a world class charging experience for our customers. Our teams plan, design, integrate and validate the charging system software to ensure we deliver our charging systems on time and to quality.In this role you will be working in an Agile environment to lead our in-house software verification using the latest hardware in the loop and test automation capability. You will be part of a team that is engineering visionary charging products.Your Responsibilities (Up to 10, Avoid repetition) Lead a diverse team to validate in-house SW for our charging/discharging products
Develop and execute test plans associated with our product roadmap
Write test cases and methods identifying test automation opportunities
Implement test frameworks to enable the verification of functional and non-functional requirements.
Responsible for ensuring test cases are linked back to requirements and standards
Responsible for the ensuring that the test data results are repeatable, and data is accurate
Lead issue resolution using problem solving tools
Build, maintain and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholdersKey Performance Indicators Validation activities delivered on time and to quality
DVPs linked with requirements, test procedures and standards
Test methods, artifacts and reports
Test automation coverageKey Interactions Product Owners and Scrum Masters
Software Developers
Verification Technical Specialists
Test Facilities
Senior ManagementYour ProfileEssential skills/knowledge/experience:Hard Skills:
Proficient and experienced in validation of embedded software
Experience in testing ASIL rated software. Knowledge of ISO26262
An understanding of charging technology and/or power electronics (i.e.AC/DC, DC/DC topologies)
Experience using dSpace toolsets.
Proficient in root cause analysis and debugging system failures.
Creating ,Planning and executing smoke test and SW release
Programming skills in a range of languages such as Python / C & C++.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum, continuous integration and deployment with exposure to GitLab, Jenkins, Jira.
MSc/MEng level qualification in Software or Electronics engineering or similar
Highly motivated, capable of prioritizing workload and motivating othersDesirable skills/knowledge/experience: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced development environment.
Results driven by the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment
Strong interpersonal/communication skills and communication effectively at all levels.
A highly flexible person who can respond to an ever-changing, fast-paced environment, with the ability to support the needs of the Customer and the business.
Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred, ideally in Electrical/Electronics/Control Systems/Mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Experience working with charging systems or power electronics validation.
Experience of test automation toolchains
Knowledge of vehicle level architectures and automotive networks
Experience delivering embedded software in a real time control environment for charging power electronics with working voltages up to 1000V and power ratings in excess of 250kW
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills
Electronics Design Engineer | Full Time | Redditch | £24,626 £46,841 per annum
Our client is a specialist in the design and development of innovative automotive lighting systems. As part of their ongoing growth and investment in future technologies, they are expanding their technical team and are seeking an experiencedElectronics Design Engineerto join their collaborative, fast-paced environment.
This is a hands-on role where creativity, technical ownership, and delivery excellence are highly valued. You will work on cutting-edge LED lighting systems from concept through prototype, validation, and production, supporting global OEM and Tier 1 customers.
Whats in it for you?
Competitive salary: £24,626 £46,841 per annum, based on experience
Full-time, permanent role with a 37.5-hour working week:
MondayThursday: 08:30 17:00
Friday: 08:30 14:00
23 days holiday (rising to 28 with service) plus 8 statutory bank holidaysCompany pension schemeOn-site parkingOpportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive LED lighting systemsCollaborative and innovative engineering team with global exposure
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Set engineering standards. Shape how automation is delivered across managed services as anAI & Automation Architect!
Were looking for an AI & Automation Architect to sit at the heart of technical delivery within Intercitys Managed Services environment. This is a senior, high-impact individual contributor role for someone who combines strong hands-on capability with clear architectural judgement and delivery discipline.
Youll lead how automation and intelligent solutions are designed, built, and operated across the organisation. Working closely with engineering teams, service leaders, and the Business Systems Transformation Director, youll ensure solutions are scalable, secure, supportable, and deliver real operational impact.
This is a role for someone who enjoys ownership, influence, and building things properly.
About the role
As our AI & Automation Architect, youll be the technical authority for automation and intelligent platform solutions across Intercity. Youll define standards, guide delivery teams, and stay close enough to the work to test and validate decisions through real solutions.
The role blends architecture, engineering governance, and practical problem-solving. Youll shape SDLCs, challenge weak assumptions, unblock complex issues, and ensure low-code, no-code, and professional development all meet the same engineering bar.
There is no direct people management. Your impact comes through credibility, clarity, and technical leadership.
Key Responsibilitiesas an AI & Automation Architect:
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About The Company
Intercity Technology provides reliable and secure technologies in communications, cloud, and managed services, with a big difference Intercity is a technology solutions partner that isnt all about tech. Its about a great bunch of people combining their passion, expertise, and dedication to deliver extraordinary results for businesses.
Our vision is to be the best technology partner to work for and with we are really proud of our achievements so far:
We select candidates with the right skills, experience, and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. Were proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome all applications. As a specialist in secure technology solutions, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, so we can ensure compliance with our ISO27001 (Information Security) and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. We are committed to using any personal information you may give us in a secure and proper manner, for more information please see our privacy policy on our website.
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