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Software Tester / QA Engineer - £35,000 PA
Southampton - hybrid working
We are working with a well-established technology organisation to recruit an experienced Software Tester / QA Engineer to support the delivery of customer-facing systems and core software products.
This role sits within a professional services environment and will involve testing both standard solutions and customer-specific implementations.
You will work closely with developers, project managers and technical teams to ensure systems meet quality standards prior to release and go-live.
As a Software Tester, you will be responsible for ensuring software quality through effective manual and automated testing.
You will contribute to improving testing processes, support customer UAT and play an active role in identifying and resolving defects before systems are deployed.
Key responsibilities:
, Executing software testing on customer systems prior to installation and go-live
, Designing, writing and maintaining manual and automated test scripts
, Creating and maintaining test plans, test cases and supporting documentation
, Working closely with development and technical teams to identify, log and resolve defects
, Creating test data to support system testing
, Supporting user acceptance testing and providing go-live support to customers
, Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing standards, tools and methodologies
, Providing guidance to customers during UAT and test planning where required
, Supporting internal product and development testing as needed
Requirements:
, Previous experience in a Software Testing / QA role
, Strong hands-on experience with manual testing
, Experience designing and maintaining test documentation
, Familiarity with Windows Client and Server environments
, Experience using Microsoft Office applications
Any experience with the following will be highly advantageous:
, ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification
, Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Ranorex, Selenium or similar)
, Exposure to C#, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages
, Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including querying and data validation
, Experience using source control tools such as TFS or Git
, Understanding of network architecture, IT security and Active Directory
, Experience within document management, OCR or enterprise systems environments
The role may involve UK and occasional international travel
Hybrid working once passed probation, 1-2 days per week on site.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Tester looking to work on varied, customer-facing projects within a stable and growing organisation. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Southampton, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £35000 per annum
Posted: 2026-01-06 09:39:32
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Solutions Architect to lead platform user experience designing and implementing front end improvements such as self service through collaboration with senior stakeholders, developers and enablers.
Skills
Solutions Architecture experience of front end development and user experience improvements.
Service Portal development and configuration knowledge.
JavaScript, HTML, CSS and REST or SOAP API Web development background.
Virtual Agent or similar conversational AI platform exposure.
Computer Science, Information Technology or related degree.
Role
Design front end platform enhancements improving usability.
Ensure that the architecture is scalable and secure
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams on front end development best practices. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bristol, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £42000 - £76000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-04 15:25:50
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Java Runtime Developer required to help design and build Spring based web and mobile applications.
You will be an experienced Java engineer with a deep understanding of technologies and principle of Java applications, testing and software delivery best practice.
Skills
Java
Java Runtime Environment or JRE
Spring Framework and Spring testing
Degree in Computer science or comparable.
Other technologies
Git
Test driven development, Continuous Integration and Development
Linux, Mac OS and Windows environments
Compilers, parsers, syntax trees, AI
Role
Core Java software development.
Learn and refine user experience.
Architectural input on Spring Framework, classloading, bytecod and algorithmic development.
Interact with internal stakeholders, users and senior management. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £56000 - £80000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-04 14:54:40
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Web Developer required with Elixir on the Vulcan framework knowledge to join a team developing cosmetic ecommerce web platforms building cloud native services and APIs.
You will be responsible for site maintenance and enhancement of frontend services that often require some backend skills and ecommerce platform detailed knowledge for cosmetics products.
Skills
E commerce programming
Drupal
PHP
Perl
CSS
JavaScript
Elixir, training provided
Vulcan framework, training provided
Web performance and security
Debugging
DevOps
Role
Cloud Native Design for high availability, scalability, resilience, performance and security services.
Transformation of legacy and monolithic applications to cloud hosted micro services.
Build and deploy efficient and secure code. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 months initially
Salary / Rate: £200 - £300 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-04 14:48:32
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Lead Developer
Location: Manchester / Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Paying up to 85k.
An established IT Services Provider is seeking a Lead Developer to take on a hybrid role combining technical leadership with team management.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned developer who enjoys remaining hands-on while guiding others.
The company is at the forefront of Data and Digital Transformation, delivering cutting-edge solutions across both the public and private sectors.
Joining their software development team offers significant scope for progression, while contributing to the development of leading web applications that drive real impact for clients.
Key Responsibilities
Line Management (30-40%)
Lead and support a team of developers
Conduct regular one-to-ones and performance reviews
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture
Technical Leadership & Delivery (60-70%)
Act as an escalation point for complex development issues
Review and validate code across multiple technologies
Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality and timeliness
Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs
Required skillset
Strong hands-on experience with PHP and JavaScript
Working knowledge of Python and .NET environments
Familiarity with modern frameworks and development practices
Proven experience in software development and team leadership
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to balance delivery responsibilities with people management
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Paying up to £85,000
Hybrid based - 2 days in their Manchester office per week.
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: £75000 - £85000 per annum
Posted: 2026-01-02 10:03:53
