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We are searching for an experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer / Software Tester for an extremely exciting technology and data-focussed business based near to Exeter, Devon.
Please note, this role is a hybrid role, and you are required in the office a minimum of 2-days per week, therefore you MUST live within a commutable distance of the Exeter office to be considered for the role.
In this role will be defining and driving quality assurance strategies across their software development lifecycle, and you will be responsible for ensuring that QA best practices, automation, and modern testing methodologies are embedded into their delivery processes to produce reliable, secure, and high-quality software.
In this role you will: -
Define and implement QA strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company objectives.
Drive the adoption of test automation, CI/CD integration, and modern testing methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability.
Establish and enforce coding and testing standards to maintain high-quality software delivery.
Lead risk-based testing approaches, prioritizing critical functionalities and system stability.
Collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Oversee performance, security, and usability testing to proactively identify potential issues before release.
Monitor and analyse QA metrics to continuously improve testing effectiveness and software quality.
Ensure cross-team collaboration, keeping quality and information security at the heart of the business by working closely with security, DevOps, and compliance teams.
Mentor and support QA apprentices, providing structured guidance, hands-on coaching, and development opportunities to build foundational testing skills and career progression.
Collaborate with the wider team to ensure ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and other information security framework documentation, controls, and compliance requirements are maintained and embedded within quality and delivery processes.
To be a success in the role you require a mixture of the following skills and experience: -
Extensive experience working in a Quality Assurance or Software Testing role within a modern software development environment.
Hands-on experience with test automation and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Experience working in Agile development teams and collaborating closely with developers and product teams.
Experience leading or influencing QA practices, standards, or strategies across teams or projects.
Experience identifying and managing quality risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
Experience mentoring or supporting junior QA engineers and/or apprentices.
Experience with performance, security, and non-functional testing.
Exposure to information security frameworks such as ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials.
Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
Relevant QA or testing certifications (e.g.
ISTQB or equivalent).
Knowledge of modern software testing principles, QA strategies, and the software development lifecycle, including Agile and CI/CD practices.
Knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and approaches, and how to integrate them effectively into delivery pipelines.
Skilled in designing and executing risk-based testing strategies to prioritise critical functionality and system stability.
Skilled in analysing QA metrics and test outcomes to drive continuous improvement in quality and testing effectiveness.
Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development, product, DevOps, and security, to embed quality early and consistently.
Skilled in identifying, reporting, and communicating quality risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Able to demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for quality outcomes across teams and releases.
Experience of promoting continuous improvement, learning, and adoption of modern testing methodologies and tools.
The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Tests and more.
To be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term as sponsorship is NOT available with this employer!
KEYWORDSSoftware Tester, Software Quality Assurance Engineer, QA Best Practices, Test Automation, CI/CD, Agile, SCRUM, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Non-functional Testing, ISTQB
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Start: 04/05/2026
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Pension, Healthcare, Good Holidays + More!
Posted: 2026-03-11 17:09:43
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We are searching for an experienced Software Tester / Quality Assurance Engineer for an extremely exciting technology and data-focussed business based near to Exeter, Devon.
Please note, this role is a hybrid role, and you are required in the office a minimum of 2-days per week, therefore you MUST live within a commutable distance of the Exeter office to be considered for the role.
In this role will be defining and driving quality assurance strategies across their software development lifecycle, and you will be responsible for ensuring that QA best practices, automation, and modern testing methodologies are embedded into their delivery processes to produce reliable, secure, and high-quality software.
In this role you will: -
Define and implement QA strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company objectives.
Drive the adoption of test automation, CI/CD integration, and modern testing methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability.
Establish and enforce coding and testing standards to maintain high-quality software delivery.
Lead risk-based testing approaches, prioritizing critical functionalities and system stability.
Collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Oversee performance, security, and usability testing to proactively identify potential issues before release.
Monitor and analyse QA metrics to continuously improve testing effectiveness and software quality.
Ensure cross-team collaboration, keeping quality and information security at the heart of the business by working closely with security, DevOps, and compliance teams.
Mentor and support QA apprentices, providing structured guidance, hands-on coaching, and development opportunities to build foundational testing skills and career progression.
Collaborate with the wider team to ensure ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and other information security framework documentation, controls, and compliance requirements are maintained and embedded within quality and delivery processes.
To be a success in the role you require a mixture of the following skills and experience: -
Extensive experience working in a Quality Assurance or Software Testing role within a modern software development environment.
Hands-on experience with test automation and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Experience working in Agile development teams and collaborating closely with developers and product teams.
Experience leading or influencing QA practices, standards, or strategies across teams or projects.
Experience identifying and managing quality risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
Experience mentoring or supporting junior QA engineers and/or apprentices.
Experience with performance, security, and non-functional testing.
Exposure to information security frameworks such as ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials.
Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
Relevant QA or testing certifications (e.g.
ISTQB or equivalent).
Knowledge of modern software testing principles, QA strategies, and the software development lifecycle, including Agile and CI/CD practices.
Knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and approaches, and how to integrate them effectively into delivery pipelines.
Skilled in designing and executing risk-based testing strategies to prioritise critical functionality and system stability.
Skilled in analysing QA metrics and test outcomes to drive continuous improvement in quality and testing effectiveness.
Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development, product, DevOps, and security, to embed quality early and consistently.
Skilled in identifying, reporting, and communicating quality risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Able to demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for quality outcomes across teams and releases.
Experience of promoting continuous improvement, learning, and adoption of modern testing methodologies and tools.
The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Tests and more.
To be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term as sponsorship is NOT available with this client.
KEYWORDSSoftware Tester, Quality Assurance Engineer, QA Best Practices, Test Automation, CI/CD, Agile, SCRUM, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Non-functional Testing, ISTQB
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Start: 04/05/2026
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Pension, Healthcare, Insurance, Holidays
Posted: 2026-03-11 16:56:29
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SecOps Engineer - Central London
Up to £75,000 PA
Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced SecOps Engineer to join them on a permanent basis.
This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications.
This role is ideal for a proactive security professional with strong technical expertise across application, network and infrastructure security.
You will play a key part in implementing security controls, mitigating risk and contributing to the continuous improvement of the company's overall security posture.
Responsibilities:
Monitor security tools including SIEM (QRadar) and respond to threat detection alerts
Triage, analyse and prioritise security (via ServiceNow)
Investigate root causes of security issues and design effective remediation solutions
Oversee Patch Management
Conduct vulnerability scans with Qualys, analyse results and prioritise remediation
Document SecOps processes and create knowledge base articles in line with best practices
Automate security tasks and toolchains using scripting (PowerShell, Batch, etc.)
Collaborate with external SOC teams
Prepare post-incident reports and root cause analyses
Manage end-user device (EUD) security via MS Intune, Sophos and NinjaOne
Schedule and assess vulnerability scans on critical infrastructure
Maintain patching compliance for OS, Microsoft Office and third-party applications
Support infrastructure teams to deploy systems, enhance security policies and manage security-driven changes
Produce weekly security operations reports
Manage Cisco Umbrella web filtering and SSL inspection policies
Requirements:
Previous hands-on experience in SecOps or Incident Response
Recognised Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or Microsoft security certifications
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS security and hardening
Working PowerShell scripting ability for automation tasks
Solid understanding of cloud-native security across M365, Azure and AWS
Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure
Any experience with the following will be highly favoured:
Strong experience with Qualys
Exposure to Varonis
Network security knowledge or relevant certifications (TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, segmentation)
Experience working with ServiceNow
Initially 4 days per week onsite, dropping to 3 once passed probation (this is not negotiable).
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £75000 per annum
Posted: 2026-03-11 16:38:41
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FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (No.1)
MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
£65,000 TO £75,000 + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We're exclusively partnering with a growing SME import / export business based in Manchester City Centre that is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead the finance function and work closely with the founders.
Operating within an international trading environment with a bonded warehouse, the business imports and distributes products mainly across the UK and conditionally exports the imports internationally.
This role will take full ownership of the finance function, providing both hands-on financial leadership and commercial insight to support continued growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys improving systems, introducing automation where appropriate, and helping a growing business drive efficiencies and smarter financial decision-making.
THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:
Reporting directly to the Founders, taking ownership of the finance function and leading a small team
Managing and developing a team including AP, AR / Credit Control, Finance Coordinator and Import / Export Clerks
Producing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
Overseeing credit control and debtor management, personally handling escalated debtor issues
Managing banking relationships and lenders, including invoice discounting / asset-based finance facilities
Ensuring accurate import duty accruals, deferments and landed cost reporting
Monitoring freight forwarding costs, stock movements and working capital with operational teams
Managing HMRC compliance, including bonded warehouse oversight and annual audits
Reviewing systems, processes and reporting, driving efficiencies, automation and continuous improvement
Providing commercial insight to the founders to support better decision making and business performance
THE PERSON:
CIMA / ACCA Qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE), with proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant in an SME environment, with an understanding of import/Export.
Industry experience Distribution, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail or Wholesale would be advantageous, with stock / inventory accounting and operational finance
Strong experience producing Management Accounts, Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
Exposure to invoice discounting or asset-based lending facilities
Strong oversight of credit control and debtor management, including handling escalations
Experience reviewing systems, reporting and processes to drive improvements and efficiencies
A commercial and proactive mindset with the ability to support business growth
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV via the advert for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller for immediate consideration.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £65000.00 - £75000.00 per annum + + Benefits
Posted: 2026-03-10 17:22:09
