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QA Quality Assurance Lead Munich Germany The Quality Assurance Lead must have at least 5 to 10 years experience in systems testing. Must have the ability to impose assertiveness and leadership qualities with clear a demonstration of leading the quality assurance processes and transformation. You will be driving teams towards change and working in multi-vendor and multi-geography environment. Please note this is still not a QA Manager position. With more experienced candidates, we may see less of hand-on experience which is fine. However candidates should have been hands on previously and should have a clear understanding of all test phases. Must be competent from requirements through implementation and should understand ‘Quality in Agile’ paradigm. This position is based in Munich Germany. You must be eligible to live and work in the EU and in Germany. This is 6 month contract based in Munich Germany. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

At CGI, you’ll play a vital role in assuring the quality and resilience of the infrastructure that underpins mission-critical defence systems. As an Infrastructure Test Engineer, you’ll work at the heart of Agile delivery teams, collaborating across disciplines to validate complex environments and ensure new capabilities are delivered with confidence. You’ll combine hands-on infrastructure knowledge with modern testing and DevOps practices, taking ownership of test activities while contributing creative solutions that strengthen delivery. Supported by a community of experts, you’ll help shape secure, scalable systems that make a real-world impact. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance at a high level or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will require 5 days a week working onsite.

A global medical device company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join their Process Development team. You'll lead the design, optimisation, and scaling of electrical test systems for both prototype and production phases. This includes building new systems, improving existing ones, and ensuring they're robust and production-ready. Key responsibilities include hardware/software integration, automation, root cause analysis, and supporting manufacturing transfer. LabVIEW expertise is essential. Key Skills: LabVIEW experience Test system development & debugging Electrical/PCBA knowledge Design-for-test & scalability planning Root cause analysis & validation Support for pre-production/production environments Clear documentation & cross-functional collaboration Details: Start: ASAP Duration: 12 months (extension opportunities) Location: Tipperary (4 days onsite/week, remote flexibility) Rate: €45-70/hr Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

AI (artificial intelligence) Test Automation Engineer Brilliant new opportunity for a AI Test Automation Engineer with expertise in Test automation frameworks to join a thriving STEM business who are heavily investigating in their AI (artificial intelligence) Platform including build a best in class AI (artificial intelligence) Platform with custom build of everything Role details Title : AI (artificial intelligence) AI Test Automation Engineer Location: can be based in either Glasgow or London City, 1 or 2 days a week in the office and home working hybrid Permanent role- salary £70,000- 85,000 Technical stack : Test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Postman, Playwright, k6) About the job As the AI Test Automation Engineer, you will design and implement automated testing frameworks to validate the safety, reliability, and robustness of AI agents across our orchestration platform. This is an opportunity to join a high functioning relaxed team that will significantly contribute to the digital transformation Skills, Knowledge & Experience Test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Postman, Playwright, k6) LLM behaviour testing, including misuse and injection detection CI/CD integration with Azure DevOps for continuous testing Python/YAML scripting for scenario and agent validation Remote Working Expected to be in the office 1 to 2 days a week. With additional days depending on activity (e.g. a design workshop) This is a new and exclusive opportunity and a great chance to join this business as they are thriving and growing For more information, and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV Good luck To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Disaster Recovery and Testing Manager – London We are looking to recruit a Disaster Recovery and Testing Manager for financial services Client. You must have at least 3 to 5 years experience Disaster Recovery. You will need the following: Good understanding of various Software Development Life Cycle Models such as Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Iterative and V-model Adept in Industry standard best practices in testing aligned with ISTQB and models for test maturity such as TMMi Expertise in Disaster Recovery test planning & execution Understanding of Test Environments Understanding of Configuration and Release Management Processes & Techniques Understanding of Test Data setup and delivery Understanding of Automation Framework & Techniques Understanding of one more databases such as Oracle or SQL will be very useful Understanding of Organisational Dynamics This is a 3 month contract in London. Send you CV to us in Word format.

Applications Software Test Lead Our Client is an International company are looking to recruit a seasoned Applications Software Test Lead. You must have at least 5 to 8 years solid experience on applications software testing. Must be ISEB certified or similar. Must have experience of full project life cycle. Should be proactive in offering advice and guidance to members of the team. The role will be based in Milton Keynes. The salary range for this role will be £40K - £50K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

As part of our growth and the expansion of high-value projects within the banking and financial sector , we are looking for a motivated, structured, and results-oriented Scrum Master . Your Mission As a Scrum Master , you will play a key role in implementing agile methodologies within project teams operating in a demanding banking environment. You will facilitate collaboration, promote agile discipline, and ensure the quality of deliverables where security, compliance, and risk management are critical. Your Responsibilities Ensure the smooth, consistent, and compliant application of Scrum practices adapted to a regulated environment (NIS2, DORA, GDPR, Risk & Compliance). Take responsibility for successful project delivery, high-quality deliverables, and alignment with business and regulatory requirements. Organize and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: daily meetings, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and refinements. Identify, monitor, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and constraints related to banking business areas (security, IT risk, compliance, operations). Support the Product Owner in structuring the Product Backlog, prioritizing value-driven items, and managing deadlines and regulatory constraints. Foster effective collaboration with technical, functional, and business teams (KYC/AML, payments, lending, security, regulatory reporting).

System Test Engineer Linlithgow - Hybrid Very Competitive Salary + 32 Days Holiday + Bonus + Share Incentive Plan + Healthcare Scheme + Income Protection + Life Assurance + Flexible Working Hours + Pension Excellent opportunity for a System Test Engineer to join a growing and innovative R&D organisation, renowned for its supportive culture, technical excellence and investment in leading-edge product development. This company is a well-established, international technology specialist developing advanced test and measurement products with a particular focus on timing synchronisation of networks and equipment. Widely recognised across the industry as experts in this field, their solutions are built on proprietary hardware platforms with highly configurable software personalities and powerful results analysis tools. Continued growth and an expanding product portfolio make this an exciting time to join the business. In this role you will be part of a multi-disciplinary R&D team, developing and executing system-level tests to qualify sophisticated hardware and software products for release. You will work closely with design engineers, taking a customer-centric approach to quality and contributing to the evolution of test methodologies and environments. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic System Test Engineer who enjoys variety, technical depth and continuous learning across multiple technologies and application domains. The Role: Create comprehensive system test plans derived from hardware and software requirements Develop, execute and document both automated and manual test suites Perform system and performance test cycles prior to product release Record, analyse and report test results, working closely with design engineers to resolve issues The Person: Degree educated in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related discipline Experience developing and executing manual and automated system tests Proficiency in Python for test development and scripting Familiarity with test frameworks such as Robot Framework and Python unittest Inquisitive, detail-oriented and comfortable working within a multi-discipline team Reference Number: BBBH - 267012 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

The Test Assurance Analyst will support the Test Assurance Manager in providing independent oversight and assurance of testing activities across a portfolio of projects and programmes. The role will ensure that suppliers and internal delivery teams adhere to agreed testing standards, governance, and quality expectations. The role requires a flexible and pragmatic approach to assurance, balancing risk, quality, and delivery needs. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience in test management, test assurance, or quality governance across various delivery environments. Whilst this opportunity is advertised as available for part time workers, please note that the role requires a minimum of 30 hours per week (specific hours negotiable Monday-Friday). This role is available on a permanent basis. However, qualifying candidates may opt for a 2-year loan or secondment if preferred. This post aligns with within the capability framework. Duties & Responsibilities Provide Assurance & Oversight - Provide independent assurance on the adequacy, completeness, and quality of test strategies, plans, approaches, and evidence across internal and supplier-led projects. Risk Management - Identify gaps, risks, and issues in testing and escalate them with recommendations for resolution. Stakeholder Management - Maintain effective working relationships with project teams, suppliers, business stakeholders, and assurance colleagues. Assess supplier and internal test deliverables for compliance, quality, and risk coverage. Continuous Improvement - Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement in test assurance practices. Monitor Test Compliance - Monitor adherence to agency and programme test policies, standards, and assurance frameworks.

Test Engineer East Kilbride Competitive Salary + 10% KPI Bonus + Healthcare Plan + 35 Days Holiday + Progression Opportunities + Training + Pension + Income Protection Scheme + Critical Illness Insurance + Sponsorship Are you a Test Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in power and energy technologies, supporting the development of advanced industrial charging systems used worldwide. An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading global organisation specialising in advanced Power, Industrial and Energy Management technologies. With decades of innovation behind them, this company remains at the forefront of electrification, automation and clean energy solutions-supporting a more efficient and sustainable future. Based at their East Kilbride site, the team develops a range of high-performance battery charging systems used across industrial vehicles, warehouse automation platforms and a variety of electrified applications. As demand grows and industries continue transitioning from legacy machinery to full electrification, the organisation is seeking a skilled Qualification & Test Engineer to join their expanding engineering function. The role involves developing automated test systems for both R&D and production environments, supporting new products through design, verification, qualification and into volume manufacture. The position offers extensive cross-functional interaction, working alongside hardware, software, mechanical and manufacturing teams across the UK and Europe. The role: Develop automated test solutions for R&D and production teams Collaborate closely with hardware, software and mechanical engineering groups Support new product development from requirements through to mass production Produce test protocols, specifications and detailed technical reports The person: Qualification in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience) Background in test engineering, product validation or manufacturing support Experience with LabVIEW, Python or similar test automation environments Awareness of communication protocols such as CAN/Can-Open, Ethernet or SCPI Reference Number: BBBH266484 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The Test Assurance Manager is responsible for defining, maintaining, and leading the agency’s test assurance strategy, policies, and frameworks across all programmes and deliveries. This role provides senior-level oversight and direction for test assurance activities across both internal and supplier-led projects, ensuring that testing is planned, executed, and evidenced to a consistently high standard. The role includes the line management of Test Assurance Analysts and requires strong stakeholder management to influence and collaborate with multiple delivery partners. The Test Assurance Manager must operate pragmatically, balancing governance and delivery needs across projects with varying levels of testing maturity, supplier capability, and assurance readiness. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience assuring or managing testing across multi-supplier and/or complex delivery environments, and experience in defining and implementing test strategies, policies and assurance frameworks. This role aligns with within the capability framework. Duties & Responsibilities Test Strategy, Policy and Framework Ownership - Own, develop, and maintain the Agency's Test Policy, Test Assurance Framework, and associated guidance, templates and artefacts. Define and embed test assurance processes that integrate with existing governance and delivery functions. Provide Assurance & Oversight - Provide independent assurance of supplier and internal testing across all projects and programmes. Review and approve test strategies, plans and reports to ensure adequacy and alignment. Identify and track risks, issues, and non-compliance. Stakeholder Management - Engage and influence key stakeholders across the business, technical and delivery teams to ensure testing and assurance are effectively planned and executed. Build strong relationships with programme managers, delivery leads, suppliers and assurance boards. Continuous Improvement - Champion test and quality maturity across the agency and supplier ecosystem. Capture lessons learned and drive improvements in test assurance capability, tools, and practices. Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and assurance methods. Leadership & Line Management - Line manage, mentor, and develop Test Assurance Analysts. Plan and allocate resources to projects based on risk and priority. Foster a collaborative, supportive team culture focused on risk awareness, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement. Test forecasting for needs and resourcing - Liaise with delivery streams, programmes, towers, and projects to understand upcoming testing needs, resource profiles, and capability requirements. Ensure that shared resources are effectively deployed, developed, and supported to deliver value across multiple initiatives. Create a clear governance model for engagement, prioritisation, and reporting of test resource deployment.

Applications Software Test Lead Our Client is an International company are looking to recruit a seasoned Applications Software Test Lead. You must have at least 5 to 8 years solid experience on applications software testing. The Client is in the education sector – so any experience in the education sector would be very advantageous. Must be ISEB certified or similar. Must have experience of full project life cycle. Should be proactive in offering advice and guidance to members of the team. The role will be based in Milton Keynes – although you will be working remotely from home for the foreseeable future – with occasional team meetings at the Milton Keynes office. The salary range for this role will be £45K - £55K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Test Manager - Avaloq 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - 3 days p/w onsite in London Rate: £Market rates - p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Test Manager - Avaloq to join the team. We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance/Quality Engineer to join our team, responsible for ensuring the highest quality of our Avaloq application. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance processes and procedures to identify and mitigate defects, and to ensure that the application meets the required standards and specifications. Key Responsibilities: 1. Quality Assurance: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure the Avaloq application meets the required quality and functionality standards. Understand the integration patterns between Avaloq and other systems (such as CRM tools; trading tools; data stores etc) to support and execute testing across the full tech stack Identify, document, and track defects, across the different Avaloq modules (STEX; MM; Person; BP etc) and collaborate with relevant development teams to resolve issues. Conduct thorough testing of new features, updates, and patches to ensure compatibility and functionality. 2. Quality Engineering: Design, develop, and implement automated testing scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise quality-related initiatives and projects. Develop and maintain quality metrics, reports, and dashboards to measure application quality and identify areas for improvement. 3. Process Improvement: Continuously monitor and evaluate quality assurance and quality engineering processes Identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to optimise efficiency and effectiveness. Develop and maintain documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts, to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity. Stay up-to-date with Avaloq application releases, updates, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to improve quality assurance and quality engineering processes. 4. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to ensure that quality is integrated into all aspects of the application lifecycle. Communicate quality-related issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical teams. Key Skills & Experience: Ideally 4 years+ of experience in quality assurance and/or quality engineering, preferably in the financial services industry. Experience with Avaloq application or similar object-model banking/financial software Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, including black box, white box, and gray box testing. Experience with automated testing tools, such as Tosca, UFT, Selenium, Appium, or similar technologies. Proficiency in programming languages, such as PL/SQL, Java, Python, or C#. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritising multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Understanding of Wealth Management concepts Good Communication skills, Ability to work in fixed time bound projects. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Role: Ai Tester Rate: Inside IR35 Location: Remote with occasional travel to Croydon Duration: 6 - months initially SC Clearance or Eligible Job Spec for AI Tester: -Strong understanding of machine learning concepts , algorithms and deep learning models to effectively test AI applications. -Strong understanding of use cases such as classification, text generation, text summarisation. -Good understanding of data quality and pipelines(Data and ML Pipelines) -Software testing experience with focus on AI testing , AI test planning including creation of AI test strategies and test plans. -Experience with testing Generative AI and Natural Language Processing(NLP) systems. -Experience in model evaluation and model testing. -Experience with model stacking and model integration testing of AI Machine Learning models for Quality, Robustness, and Performance. -Experience of Machine Learning testing for anomaly detection using Python libraries -Familiarity with AI frameworks and tools like TensorFlow, Pytorch, Keera or similar. -Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java or others used in AI. -Experience testing with models such as BERT, Meta LLAMA and XGBOOST. -Strong understanding of model evaluations including model overfitting and underfitting. -Experience with API testing on endpoints and data exchange formats -Experience with version control systems like GIT to manage and track changes to AI codebase. -Familiarity with metrics related to model classifications and an ability to analyse dashboard provided by cloud native services. -Understanding of cloud computing platforms like AWS and Azure. -Effective communication to work collaboratively with cross functional teams including developers and data scientists. Key AI areas & models used in Automation Centre: -Azure models specific to Classification : XGBOOST -AWS Sagemaker specific to Summarisation : Meta LLAMA 30B -Hugging face models on Azure -BERT for text generation or data creation LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Role: Senior test engineer Rate: inside IR35 Location: Remote with occasional travel to Croydon Duration: Till end of March initially with extensions SC clearance required Essential Testing Skills Basics of AWS (Core AWS Services, Compute and Networking, Storage and Databases, Security and Monitoring, Deployment and Management etc.) Terraform Basics Run Infra as Code tests against Terraform Expertise in Linux User (Intermediate) Proficient in Gitlab version control Basic Programming Skills Python, Bash, PowerShell Familiarity in containerisation tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Expertise in API Testing and automation as some of the security products have very limited or no UI functionality Understanding of Agile and DevOps practices for continuous testing and delivery Knowledge of integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab CI Standard Test Reporting (eg using Junit reports) Ability to understand requirements and analyse code repositories and design effective test cases Team Specific Technical Skills Account Management Familiarity with AWS Control Tower & Account Factory for Terraform Familiarity with AWS Organizations & Organizational Unit (OU) Management Understanding of Service Control Policies (SCP) & Resource Control Policies (RCP) Basics of VPC Endpoints, Networking Basics & Proxy Management (Squid) FinOps Basics of FinOps Fundamentals & Best Practices Understanding of AWS CUR, Tagging and Cost Optimisation Understanding of Amazon Quick Suite (formerly Quicksight) Observability Basics of Operational Monitoring using Grafana and Prometheus Basics of Alerting Basics of SIEM Identity and Trust Understanding of active directory concepts such as domains, forests, OUs, GPOs (Group Policy Objects) Understanding of least privilege principles and RBAC Familiarity with identity federation and SSO Knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect and SAML protocols Ingress Basics of Core Networking concepts Basics of Cloud Networking Concepts Account Workload Understanding of Amazon Workspaces Basics of AMIs CI/CD Knowledge of Collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence) Basic knowledge of artifact management Basic understanding of code analysis and quality gates EKS Basics of GitOps SecPro Knowledge of common vulnerabilities OWASP Top 10, CVE databases etc Understanding of network protocols, ports, and services Understanding of encryption algorithms AES, RSA etc Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), SSL/ TLS certificates Basics of SIEM Basics of OS Patching Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Skills and Experience: Sound knowledge in Java for development of enterprise and public facing applications Strong automation skills at both the service and UI level Experience in working with developers to plan and design automation test frameworks and test suites. Sound knowledge of HTTP, at least one web development framework (for example Spring or Jersey), Angular (React or Vue.js may be considered) and JavaScript Sound knowledge of at least one RDBMS (PostgreSQL or similar), XML and JSON Sound knowledge in a wide range of technologies and libraries used in an enterprise, such as logging and monitoring, ORM, authentication/authorisation, cloud hosting environments, systems integration, source control, package management etc Experience of working with modern tools (docker, k8s, infrastructure as code) and techniques Experience of mentoring, coaching or leading other Developers in Test Experience of performance testing or performance monitoring tools Experience of designing and implementing non-functional tests that will ensure there is coverage of NFRs - specifically performance Strong experience of working with delivery teams using Scrum or Kanban techniques Experience of working closely with the Ops team to help specify test environments Takes an active interest in the testing community via blogs, forums, and conferences You will also want to make a positive impact on the communities we serve You are looking for new technical and leadership challenges You thrive when you work as part of a team You enjoy learning and helping others You hold yourself and others to a high standard You solve problems in a systematic way Key responsibilities: Establish, monitor, and maintain automated testing. Amending, refactoring, and documenting Automation code to build and maintain automated frameworks, and as required leading on these activities. Adhere to internal process and procedures, promoting and advising others which software development testing standards/processes/procedures apply. Improve existing test automation or design more efficient ways of testing. You will look to improve existing test code or design tests that are faster or more comprehensive relative to existing tests. Monitor builds and trends across the teams (i.e., sauce lab fails, performance degradation, security issues etc.) Take a test-driven approach to software development, write complex automation test scripts, and participate in testing. Participate in code reviews of own work and lead code reviews of colleagues' work. Support Infrastructure testing and OAT and DevOps maintenance activities Constantly seek to learn and further develop your skills as required for your role. Monitor changes in the tech stack you use and alert on any major changes affecting our software. Adhere to industry's best practices, produce well-engineered modern products and guide others to do so in a highly competently manner. Plan the testing on sets of related stories and coordinate integration tasks across systems. Contribute to selection of the software development approach (plan-driven, iterative/agile etc.) for projects. Identify process optimisation opportunities with guidance and support activities to improve the testing process. Choose the most appropriate from a variety of methods of prototyping, actively solicit prototypes with others. Support and maintain software as required, including in the live environment. Use modern tools to identify, troubleshoot and fix faults effectively and thoroughly. Package and deploy software built. Some activities may be outside the core office hours (in-line with the organisation's policy for OOH). Translate user stories to a proposed design and develop software to meet user needs. Collaborate with user researchers, represent users internally and champion user research to focus on all users. Define, analyse, plan, forecast, measure, maintain and improve all aspects of the availability of services. Control and manage service availability to meet the needs of the business in a cost-effective manner. This includes managing the capability, functionality, and sustainability of service components (for example, hardware, software, network resources and software/infrastructure as a service). Design systems characterised by medium levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity. Take designs through the required governance. Review designs of others to ensure the selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. Identify, record and escalate tech debt and medium-level risks. Define the integration build. Coordinate build activities across systems and undertake and support integration testing activities. Guide and advise others on technical areas of testing, modern development standards and approaches to understand user stories. Coach and mentor more junior colleagues. Lead on and participate in recruitment as required. Participate in and lead on procurement activities as required. Application process: will be used to assess and score your application during the sift, and interview. Experience – As demonstrated in your application form. Technical – Coding task and interview. If successful, you will move on to the interview stage, which will include an extension exercise to the coding task you submit in your Personal Statement Coding Task When submitting your application please complete the following coding task and provide a link to the repository: Please note the Civil Service application process is name-blind, so ensure that the repository containing your code does not include any personal information that would identify you. Technical – As demonstrated at interview. During the interview, you will be assessed against the Capability Framework. Capability Skill 1: Development process optimisation Capability Skill 2: Information security Capability Skill 3: Modern development standards Capability Skill 4: Programming and build (software engineering) HMCTS Coding Challenge Behaviours – You will be required to provide evidence of the following key behaviours at Level 4. Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Level of Clearance - To apply for this role, you will be required to successfully complete Security Clearance (SC) level as a condition of appointment: Technical Skills HMCTS Coding Challenge: Please complete the coding task below. In your personal statement, describe your Software developer in Test experience, explain your approach to the task, and provide a link to your code repository Please note the Civil Service application process is name-blind, so ensure that the repository containing your code does not include any personal information that would identify you.