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our client's transformation journeys. *** Please note - The selected candidate must be eligible for UK Security Clearance *** The Security Development and Test Director is responsible for overseeing the secure software development lifecycle, security testing, and DevSecOps practices at both strategic and operational levels. The role ensures the effectiveness of security practices in software development, manages security testing, drives operational maturity improvements, and oversees secure coding practices. Operating at SFIA Level 6, the role requires the initiation, definition, and oversight of high-impact security development and testing activities. The Director is responsible for aligning security initiatives with business objectives and ensuring the organisation's resilience against evolving threats. Using your background in managing complex development and … testing programs, you will: * Pre-Sales Support and Business Development o Partner with sales and business development teams to define and articulate the value proposition of the security development and testing offerings. o Represent the function in client engagements, pre-sales discussions, and technical assessments. o Design and present tailored solutions based on customer-specific challenges and threat More ❯

Job Title: Test Manager Duration: 3 Months Location: Cambridge, Luton or Macclesfield Rate: £500 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Job Role: The role is accountable for managing the testing solutions to approved budget and schedule commitments whilst meeting required quality and compliance standards. Focus areas include stakeholder management, risk management and delivery of good testing practices and strategies. … Key Responsibilities: Leading the delivery of software testing services within internal projects and programmes to meet business needs with a hands on approach where required. Being able to lead large testing projects to successfully deliver for the business and IT teams. Create and sustain great relationships with key stakeholders from an operational and tactical perspective. Overseeing and … managing test strategies, test planning, and good practices on IT projects. Managing and leading testing on multiple programmes/projects with the ability to prioritise, lead and guide the testing teams to successful delivery. Working in a globally distributed team including coaching and mentoring more junior members of the team. Provide the leadership to balances budget, staffing mix More ❯

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS CONTRACTS 6 MONTHS TELFORD Shropshire Software Engineer Full Lifecycle design, development & integration of equipment at the system and sub-system levels. Within this role you will be exposed to several different vehicles and systems. There will be a mixture of new development, maintaining legacy applications and specifying requirements for externally developed equipment. AT THE COAL FACE …/TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES Design and implement software solutions. Support the overall system design process to ensure optimal allocation of functionality between different physical parts of the system. Validation of software and systems, which may include producing test tools, the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and technical reports. Provide support to task planning and estimating. … to ensure completeness and quality of output. ESSENTIAL SKILLS/PROVEN ABILITY Object oriented C+ or later development with knowledge of design patterns. Understanding of UML/SysML. Full software development lifecycle. Software verification and testing experience. Good communication skills. DESIRABLES Agile development. Exposure to some of the following languages: C, C#, Scripting Languages, Java Knowledge of More ❯

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS – CONTRACTS 6 MONTHS – TELFORD Shropshire Software Engineer Full Lifecycle design, development & integration of equipment at the system and sub-system levels. Within this role you will be exposed to several different vehicles and systems. There will be a mixture of new development, maintaining legacy applications and specifying requirements for externally developed equipment. AT THE COAL FACE …/TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES Design and implement software solutions. Support the overall system design process to ensure optimal allocation of functionality between different physical parts of the system. Validation of software and systems, which may include producing test tools, the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and technical reports. Provide support to task planning and estimating. … to ensure completeness and quality of output. ESSENTIAL SKILLS/PROVEN ABILITY Object oriented C++17 or later development with knowledge of design patterns. Understanding of UML/SysML. Full software development lifecycle. Software verification and testing experience. Good communication skills. DESIRABLES Agile development. Exposure to some of the following languages: C, C#, Scripting Languages, Java Knowledge of More ❯

Contract Role – Python Software Engineer (Software Development, Big Tech Company) – Onsite/Cambridge/Peterborough – 12 Months Initial – Inside IR35 PAYE We are seeking an exceptional Python Software Engineer to maintain and expand the software and systems in our data collection lab in order to ensure that the data collection process is efficient, accurate and reliable. … You will build software for working with cutting-edge prototype devices and integrating them into our data collection platform. You will work with a team of audio/video engineers and recording technicians, as well as an international team of software engineers and interdisciplinary audio researchers. You will be expected to work with them to scope and prioritise … tasks, and to collaboratively produce high-quality, maintainable software. Role Overview: Job Title: Python Software Engineer Location: Onsite/Cambridge/Peterborough Contract Type: Contract Duration: 12 months initially 8+ years of professional programming experience. Demonstrated proficiency in working with large projects in Python. Proficiency in Linux and shell scripting. Skills in maintaining and improving networks. Experience with cross More ❯

Software Engineer – Cambridge Atrium EMEA are looking for a contract Software Engineer to maintain and expand the software and systems of an enterprise level client, in a data collection lab in Cambridge. This is a PAYE role and requires 5 days onsite work. You will build software for working with cutting-edge prototype devices and integrate … them into the data collection platform. The Software Engineer will work with a team of audio/video engineers and recording technicians, as well as an international team of software engineers and interdisciplinary audio researchers. You will be expected to work with them to scope and prioritise tasks, and to collaboratively produce high-quality, maintainable software. Developing software … work with cutting-edge prototype wearable devices. Making the data collection process efficient, reliable and accurate. Working with recording equipment for audio, video, inertial measurements and other modalities. Deploying, testing and evaluating upgrades to the distributed data collection platform. Building and maintaining systems for monitoring system health. Enhancing tooling for the validation and processing of data. Working onsite to More ❯

SDET OR Python Developer with testing experience (Multiple roles) £700 - £900 per day via PAYE London - 5 days a week on site 12-month initial contract with scope to extend Sanderson recruitment are working with a Global financial services business based in London who currently require a number of SDET with strong python programming skills or a Python Developer … with Testing experience for an AI-led business transformation. Strong programming skills in Python is a must have Experience with either Pytest or Selenium frameworks Experience with performance testing tools in JMeter, Blaze Meter or Locust Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices Reasonable Adjustments: Respect More ❯

AI Software Engineer London - Hybrid (2-3 a month in office) 6-month contract Salary: £113,500 About Us: Join our innovative organisation at the forefront of AI technology. We are dedicated to building cutting-edge solutions that harness the power of AI and machine learning to transform industries and enhance user experiences. If you are passionate about developing … services such as Lambda, Step Functions, Bedrock, S3, ECS/Fargate, DynamoDB, and API Gateway to support scalable, serverless infrastructure. Write production-grade Python code, following best practices in software design, testing, and documentation. Build robust CI/CD pipelines and advocate for DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like CDK or Terraform. Stay current … with developments in LLM orchestration, multi-agent systems, prompt engineering, and LangChain/LangGraph frameworks. Minimum Requirements: Experience as a Software Engineer, and AI/ML or LLM-centric development. Proven track record with LangGraph, LangChain, or similar orchestration frameworks. Expert in Python (asyncio, FastAPI preferred). Hands-on experience building and deploying applications on AWS, particularly using Lambda More ❯

QA Test team, Business Analysts & Developers in order to automate tests for Key Product Workflows as part of Functional, Integration, and Regression Testing. You will be responsible for ensuring software quality by testing, produced using Structured Testing Methods and existing frameworks in order to execute automated test suites to find defects, through Sprint, Integration and Regression testing activities prior to the release. Your day to day will include: Guide the team in daily automation testing activities, be a source of automation best practice knowledge, resolve immediate testing issues and blockers and escalate such things where necessary via the QA & Test Manager Support development and enrichment of automated regression testing tools Analysis of existing … Java Good Microsoft Azure DevOps experience or similar will be a distinct advantage Demonstrable experience of IT project and programme support services preferably acquired within Financial Services. Experience of testing on web-based systems Good understanding of databases, and database structures Good experience in writing SQL queries Understanding of use and interrogation of XML Experience of working in an More ❯

SC CLEARED, 2 DAYS ONSITE IN TELFORD*** The Release Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the deployment of software releases across multiple environments. This includes managing release schedules, ensuring configuration integrity, and supporting testing and validation processes. The role demands strong technical expertise in SAS technologies and Oracle, as well as a deep understanding of … configuration management and the software testing lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage the end-to-end release process across development, test, and production environments. Coordinate with development, testing, and operations teams to ensure timely and quality releases. Maintain and enforce configuration management standards using manifest files and structured release artefacts. Oversee packaging and deployment of SAS DI … reporting and investigation tools. Oracle - working knowledge of Oracle databases, particularly in data staging and decisioning workflows Process Knowledge: Configuration Management - experience managing artefact groupings, dependencies, and release hierarchies Testing Lifecycle - understanding of test strategy, planning, execution, and defect management within release cycles. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the More ❯

of the team with diary management and business Produce high-quality word-processed documents and reports as required using a range of MS Office products. To assist with the testing and implementation of new systems including the creation of test scripts and standard operating documentation as directed. To provide initial support of systems, eg: initial access control, issue resolution … s or equivalent Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties4 Desirable PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent evidence of experience Software Testing qualification Educated to Diploma level or equivalent experience (preferably in a computing/IT, Project/Business Management or Health related discipline) Experience Essential Experience of providing More ❯

and up-to-date. Log and describe any errors or inconsistencies in lab content. Re-test labs after updates to confirm issues have been resolved. Maintain clear records of testing activities. Work alongside experienced lab developers to maintain high-quality standards. Requirements: Strong attention to detail. Good problem-solving and analytical thinking. Ability to follow technical steps accurately. Clear … written English for documentation. Eagerness to learn new tools and technologies. Awareness of software testing or IT quality assurance concepts. Please note, due to internal capabilities it will be difficult for us to take internal calls regarding your application - please direct all queries to , and they will be responded to, alongside your application ASAP. If you haven't More ❯

days p/w in Hampshire Demonstrable experience aligning site implementations with business security policies and RMADS, based on SAC advice. Strong ability to conduct hardware and software tests, utilising SMEs and external resources as required. Knowledge of ICT infrastructure, including cabling, equipment, hardware, and software. Proven experience in ICT project planning and systems implementation. Ability to produce project More ❯

days p/w in Hampshire Demonstrable experience aligning site implementations with business security policies and RMADS, based on SAC advice. Strong ability to conduct hardware and software tests, utilising SMEs and external resources as required. Knowledge of ICT infrastructure, including cabling, equipment, hardware, and software. Proven experience in ICT project planning and systems implementation. Ability to produce project More ❯

is currently seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This is a remarkable opportunity for an individual experienced in both manual and automated testing, particularly within desktop applications and driven towards developing and implementing test automation processes. Key Responsibilities: Performing manual and automated testing for both frontend and backend systems Testing … using Delphi Developing and coding test automation scripts Utilising test management tools and defect management systems effectively Collaborating with colleagues and customers to ensure thorough understanding and execution of testing protocols Implementing automated test processes and integrating them into the current development workflow Utilising programming skills in Delphi, JavaScript, Python, and C# Adopting common development practices such as Agile … DevOps, and TDD Job Requirements: Significant experience in IT Software manual and automated testing Primarily competent with FrontEnd and BackEnd Test Automation Familiarity and prior experience with testing desktop applications (Delphi) Knowledge of test management tools and defect management systems Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities Strong interest and motivation to develop and implement Test Automation Excellent More ❯

Job Title: Software Engineer – Audio/Video Data Collection Systems Location: Cambridge, UK- Onsite Duration: 12 Months Responsibilities: Develop software for cutting-edge prototype wearable devices. Optimise the data collection process for reliability and accuracy. Work with recording equipment spanning audio, video, inertial sensors, and other modalities. Deploy, test, and evaluate upgrades to distributed data collection platforms. Build … debugging and root cause analyses. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to triage issues, design solutions, and estimate work. Promote best practices within the engineering and research community. Python-based software development, including user interface and backend integration. Processing collected audio/video data and preparing it for further research use. Monitoring audio/video streams for quality and completeness. … techniques. Preferred Qualifications: Strong problem-solving skills Experience with hardware multimedia sensors. Understanding of audio, image, and video formats. Experience with relational and graph/NoSQL databases. Knowledge of software and hardware testing frameworks and methodologies. Familiarity with React or similar JavaScript frontend frameworks. Experience with Windows system administration. Good to Have: Basic database and SQL processing knowledge More ❯

Position: Software Developer in Test (SDET) - Centre of Excellence Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid - Minimum 2 days onsite per week)?? Start Date: Immediate? Engagement Type: Contract (with potential for permanent employment) Industry: Financial Services/Technology Consulting Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and automation-focused Software Developer in Test (SDET) to join a newly established … digital solutions while defining and upholding engineering standards across multiple client engagements. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in test automation using Java , a deep understanding of modern testing frameworks and practices, and a proven track record of working within or helping to establish a Centre of Excellence in a financial services or banking environment . Key Responsibilities … QA teams to ensure high-quality, testable code and continuous delivery. Define and implement test strategies for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing. Contribute to the development of reusable testing assets and frameworks within the CoE. Ensure test coverage across APIs, UI, and backend systems in complex enterprise environments. Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning sessions. More ❯

a Digital Trainer you will create engaging and interactive learning materials, including e-learning and instructional videos. The role will also be required to work as part of the testing team creating scripts and running test sessions. We are seeking a reliable, patient and adaptable person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants should possess the ability to quickly … both in terms of your ability to travel between sites and provide training, support and knowledge to support the implementation and development of all elements of Digital Training and Testing being implemented within the Trust. To ensure that all users make full and effective use of Digital tools by evaluating and testing current and new software, as … in projects by: establishing benchmarks for the training against which peoples competencies will be assessed (e.g. researching the results of other similar projects) taking part in the development and testing of assessment tools ensuring that trainees attending courses meet pre-requisite skill levels to undertake the course successfully Responsible for delivering technology based training programmes for clinical and non More ❯

services such as Lambda, Step Functions, Bedrock, S3, ECS/Fargate, DynamoDB, and API Gateway to support scalable, serverless infrastructure. · Write production-grade Python code, following best practices in software design, testing, and documentation. · Build robust CI/CD pipelines and advocate for DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like CDK or Terraform. Minimum Requirements … 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, with at least 2 years in AI/ML or LLM-centric development. · Proven track record with LangGraph, LangChain, or similar orchestration frameworks. · Expert in Python (asyncio, FastAPI preferred). · Hands-on experience building and deploying applications on AWS, particularly using Lambda, Fargate, S3, Step Functions, and DynamoDB. · Familiarity with AWS … Bedrock is a plus. · Strong understanding of agentic patterns, prompt chaining, tool calling, and memory/state management in LLM applications. · Solid experience with unit and integration testing, CI/CD, and GitOps practices. Preferred Qualifications · Experience designing and scaling multi-agent systems or tool-augmented LLM workflows. · Familiarity with secure cloud development practices and IAM role design. · Understanding More ❯

SCCM, MDT, and Task Sequence creation/editing. Strong knowledge of Windows 10 rollouts, patch management, and Group Policy Object (GPO) administration. Experience in in-place upgrades (IPU) and software compatibility testing. Comfortable working hands-on during testing phases. Experience in Agile/Scrum environments with strong communication skills. Proven ability to handle multiple projects and collaborate with More ❯

and those with disabilities. The Role You will work as part of a multi-skilled engineering team, collaborating with clients to design, develop, and implement PLC and SCADA application software using Commercially-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products, typically: Siemens Rockwell Automation Schneider Electric Wonderware Codra Your responsibilities will include: Designing, developing, and implementing PLC and SCADA systems Producing design … documentation, test plans, and test specifications Liaising directly with client representatives Delivering control system software development, testing, and peer reviews Participating in on-site commissioning activities Essential Requirements Minimum of 5 years' experience in PLC/SCADA system design and implementation Strong client-facing skills and the ability to work in integrated client/contractor teams Knowledge of More ❯

Python Modelling Engineer Digital Twin & Simulation London - Hybrid 6 Months + Extensions Our client, apioneering technology company, is seeking a Software Engineer specialising in Python, Digital Twin Cities and Modellingto develop and refine AI-driven simulations. This role will involve building large-scale models to support complex decision-making in urban planning, infrastructure, and beyond. Key Responsibilities: Develop, optimise … test and deploy software models using C++ and Python. Work with mathematical modelling paradigms such as agent-based, event-based, and system dynamics modelling. Write production-quality code, ensuring best practices in performance, security, and maintainability. Scale large-scale simulations, extracting meaningful insights from vast datasets. Work with Kafka,Docker, Kubernetes, Helm. Design and optimise data pipelines, databases, and … simulation tools, ideally in agent-based modelling. Proficiency in distributed computing, cloud-based infrastructure, and database optimisation. Knowledge of data engineering techniques and metadata management. A holistic approach to software development, including testing, documentation, and security. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team . If youre passionate about simulation technology and More ❯

of cutting-edge products and services. Our partner require a Systems engineer who is experienced with the entire product lifecycle from concept to manufacturing and working with third party testing/engineering consultancies. You should be able to give examples of this. Key Responsibilities Provide system-level engineering support to cross-functional teams for both new and existing products. … validate stakeholder requirements. Break down complex product/system behaviours for team comprehension. Support project planning and estimation activities. Offer systems insight on architecture and strategic planning. Support the software, Electonics and testing teams. Core Accountabilities Translate business and user needs into clear technical specifications. Create and maintain system design documentation for global dev teams. Ensure final solutions … technologies in IoT and energy storage/EV technology About You Degree (or equivalent experience) in an engineering discipline. Proven experience working within project teams. Familiarity with systems/software engineering lifecycle and associated tools (MBSE/SYSML/UML) Strong communication skills—able to convey complex concepts clearly. Organized, accountable, and proactive in managing tasks. Desirable Extras Prior More ❯

The Redline Group is working in partnership with our Leicestershire based client to assist in the search for a Contract Software Test Engineer on a 6-month contract. For this contract you will be needed on site in Leicestershire 2-3 days a week. This role has an indicative OUTSIDE IR35 determination therefore we can accept candidates who would … like to operate through their own PSC. Our client designs and develops innovative, tailored software applications and technology for a range of industries across the UK. This role will support a high-profile project delivering real-time content to public information systems nationwide. As a Contract Software Test Engineer, you will take full ownership of establishing the testing … function from the ground up, as there is currently no formal test plan or automation framework in place. This includes writing automated test scripts and executing a range of testing activities such as integration, regression, exploratory, and acceptance testing. Key Skills Required for the Contract Software Test Engineer - Leicestershire : - Strong experience with automated testing tools such as More ❯

Robert Half have partnered with a global manufacturing firm who are seeking a highly skilled QA Tester with both manual and automation testing experience on a initial 12-month rolling contract. This role is critical to ensuring the quality, functionality, and compliance of software and systems within a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: Determine both general and specific quality … requirements for software products. Design, develop, and execute manual and automated tests to identify functionality issues. Analyse test results and collaborate with developers to implement effective solutions. Conduct final functionality reviews before product release to ensure compliance and performance standards are met. Program and execute test cases and scripts to detect and correct coding defects. Track, document, and manage … quality issues from discovery to resolution. Re-test and verify fixes for previously identified defects. Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, tools, and workflows. Requirements: Proven experience in both manual and automated software testing. Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience creating and executing test cases, test scripts, and automation frameworks. Proficient in defect tracking and More ❯