About the role

Our Change Management Technical Solutions is experiencing continuous success and growth. As part of this growth, we are seeking to recruit experienced Testers to work with our software development teams to provide QA support to the development teams to automate tests to guide development. Each project is different, but typically you can expect to be working on the following

• 
  
  Requirements analysis and validation
  
• 
  
  Defining and executing test strategies and scripts
  
• 
  
  Ensuring requirements traceability
  
• 
  
  Introducing/suggesting new processes and techniques
  
• 
  
  Accurate recording and monitoring of issues
  
• 
  
  Reviewing test environments configuration and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standards
  
• 
  
  Providing test estimates
  
• 
  
  Developing and updating automated test scripts to match requirements 
  
• 
  
  UX/UI testing / Regression testing
  
• 
  
  Creating test plans, cases, and scripts based on business requirements and technical specifications 
  
• 
  
  Executing  manual and automated testing cycles, coordinating efforts with external teams 
  
• 
  
  Documenting test results, and compiling results into consolidated high level reports 
  
  

• 
  
  Experience as a Test Analyst
  
• 
  
  Strong background in software integration and system testing
  
• 
  
  Has led testing in multi-technology transformation projects
  
• 
  
  Experience in driving script-writing and testing
  
• 
  
  Experience in SIT Testing
  
• 
  
  Experience in performance testing.
  
• 
  
  Experience of automated testing (e.g, Selenium)
  
• 
  
  Experience using HP QC / JIRA  or comparable platforms
  
• 
  
  Experience of defining test strategy / test approach
  
• 
  
  Flexible, independent and self-motivated
  
• 
  
  Experience in supporting team success and motivating others to keep morale and performance high
  
• 
  
  Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  
• 
  
  Strong experience of iterative / incremental software delivery
  
• 
  
  Knowledge of some test frameworks and solutions to manage complexity
  
• 
  
  Experience of working in fast paced environments to strict deadlines
  
• 
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or HNC in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
  
• 
  
  ISTQB Foundation Certification
  
  

• 
  
  Experience of testing ERP software, particularly, Oracle E-Business Suite.
  
  

About the role

Our Change Management Technical Solutions is experiencing continuous success and growth. As part of this growth, we are seeking to recruit experienced Testers to work with our software development teams to provide QA support to the development teams to automate tests to guide development. Each project is different, but typically you can expect to be working on the following

• 
  
  Requirements analysis and validation
  
• 
  
  Defining and executing test strategies and scripts
  
• 
  
  Ensuring requirements traceability
  
• 
  
  Introducing/suggesting new processes and techniques
  
• 
  
  Accurate recording and monitoring of issues
  
• 
  
  Reviewing test environments configuration and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standards
  
• 
  
  Providing test estimates
  
• 
  
  Developing and updating automated test scripts to match requirements 
  
• 
  
  UX/UI testing / Regression testing
  
• 
  
  Creating test plans, cases, and scripts based on business requirements and technical specifications 
  
• 
  
  Executing  manual and automated testing cycles, coordinating efforts with external teams 
  
• 
  
  Documenting test results, and compiling results into consolidated high level reports 
  
  

• 
  
  Experience as a Test Analyst
  
• 
  
  Strong background in software integration and system testing
  
• 
  
  Has led testing in multi-technology transformation projects
  
• 
  
  Experience in driving script-writing and testing
  
• 
  
  Experience in SIT Testing
  
• 
  
  Experience in performance testing.
  
• 
  
  Experience of automated testing (e.g, Selenium)
  
• 
  
  Experience using HP QC / JIRA  or comparable platforms
  
• 
  
  Experience of defining test strategy / test approach
  
• 
  
  Flexible, independent and self-motivated
  
• 
  
  Experience in supporting team success and motivating others to keep morale and performance high
  
• 
  
  Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  
• 
  
  Strong experience of iterative / incremental software delivery
  
• 
  
  Knowledge of some test frameworks and solutions to manage complexity
  
• 
  
  Experience of working in fast paced environments to strict deadlines
  
• 
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or HNC in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
  
• 
  
  ISTQB Foundation Certification
  
  

• 
  
  Experience of testing ERP software, particularly, Oracle E-Business Suite.
  
  

The Counter Application has been used in the Barclays Branch network for around 25 years now - it handles huge volumes of financial transaction traffic, handles cash withdrawals/deposits and cheque deposits and bill payments - as well as Foreign Exchange functionality. It is the most resilient and one of the most important applications in the bank. The Counter Product Team is responsible for all technical change to this system, as well as providing third line support and fixes to any problems within it.

As a Counter Developer, you'll be writing and testing code focusing on C# to specification for one or more applications for complex projects.

• Writing code to specification for one or more applications / products during the build phase of the software development lifecycle
• Testing the code thoroughly and liaise with business users to ensure delivery is fit for purpose
• Developing a technical understanding of a component or sub-component within an application / product, providing support for technical queries, live incidents and problems
• Ensuring that the technical integrity and quality of the applications / products is maintained across their lifetime, contributing to the development of any technical changes being proposed
• Working on a single complex project, or multiple standard projects
• Providing Level 3 technical support for live incidents and problems as required by the L2 teams
• Helping to Impact Assess business requested change to the Counter Application as required
• Working towards an in-depth technical understanding of multiple applications / products, being recognized as the 'go to' contact for technical queries

• Experience as a hands on C# Developer with the ability to write and test code
• Has a passion for software and keen to continue growing their skillset

• Experience of working with Jira

• We are set in the beautiful countryside of Knutsford, and have lots to on offer to our employees including: Dress down code every day, an onsite gym, remote working, Starbucks, family fun days, Astro turf, Tennis courts and much more. We also offer a free shuttle bus service from Knutsford train station to the site in the morning and from the site back to the train station in the evening.

Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.

Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.

We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.

Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us.

The Counter Application has been used in the Barclays Branch network for around 25 years now - it handles huge volumes of financial transaction traffic, handles cash withdrawals/deposits and cheque deposits and bill payments - as well as Foreign Exchange functionality. It is the most resilient and one of the most important applications in the bank. The Counter Product Team is responsible for all technical change to this system, as well as providing third line support and fixes to any problems within it.

As a Counter Developer, you'll be writing and testing code focusing on C# to specification for one or more applications for complex projects.

• Writing code to specification for one or more applications / products during the build phase of the software development lifecycle
• Testing the code thoroughly and liaise with business users to ensure delivery is fit for purpose
• Developing a technical understanding of a component or sub-component within an application / product, providing support for technical queries, live incidents and problems
• Ensuring that the technical integrity and quality of the applications / products is maintained across their lifetime, contributing to the development of any technical changes being proposed
• Working on a single complex project, or multiple standard projects
• Providing Level 3 technical support for live incidents and problems as required by the L2 teams
• Helping to Impact Assess business requested change to the Counter Application as required
• Working towards an in-depth technical understanding of multiple applications / products, being recognized as the 'go to' contact for technical queries

• Experience as a hands on C# Developer with the ability to write and test code
• Has a passion for software and keen to continue growing their skillset

• Experience of working with Jira

• We are set in the beautiful countryside of Knutsford, and have lots to on offer to our employees including: Dress down code every day, an onsite gym, remote working, Starbucks, family fun days, Astro turf, Tennis courts and much more. We also offer a free shuttle bus service from Knutsford train station to the site in the morning and from the site back to the train station in the evening.

Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.

Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.

We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.

Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us.

SecOps Engineer - Join a major player in the real estate tech world!

The UK's fastest growing PropTech company are looking to add an experienced SecOps Engineer to their ranks.

Creating jobs, streamlining the housing process and bringing communities together, you will become part of an establishment that is a champion of the people - working alongside the worlds largest property providers and constantly setting new records in the property tech world!

What's on offer:

• Extensive rewards schemes.
• Salary up to 80k.
• Fruitful benefits package covering a wide range of areas (Medical, Well-being, Perks etc).
• Personal training budget to provide qualifications in areas you're compelled to excel in.
• Health insurance.
• Work from home and flexible working options.

Experience:

• At least 2 year's experience as a SecOps Engineer.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of RESTful API security.
• Extensive exposure to cloud platform architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with programming languages e.g Python, Ruby.
• Proficient with incident response in an on - call environment.
• Expertise in tools such as Linux, UNIX.
• Exposure to tools such as Terraform/Ansible for configuration management.
• Experience with Server-less technologies and Containerisation/deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda).

Your Role:

As a SecOps Engineer you'll join the engineering team at the epicentre of all goings on within this company from tackling Data pipelines, fraud prevention and service oriented architecture to online payments and invoicing - you will be integral to growing this business even further!

Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in AWS Architecture & Migration.
• Steam-lining the development process to reduce the manual work for yourself and your team!
• Partake in key changes & platform updates.
• Utilise your skills with Docker & Kubernetes.
• Work alongside your time to ensure the platform is continuously to the highest standards of reliability.
• Utilise your skills in Container, API and Cloud Security.
• Act as the first on the scene for security issues - documenting these incidents and putting solutions in place to prevent future problems.
• Take the lead on infrastructure risk management , security procedures and the data - flow.

If you're looking to be welcomed into the gold standard in the PropTech world then get in touch on:

• Email - .
• Telephone - .
• Mobile -

SecOps Engineer - Join a major player in the real estate tech world!

The UK's fastest growing PropTech company are looking to add an experienced SecOps Engineer to their ranks.

Creating jobs, streamlining the housing process and bringing communities together, you will become part of an establishment that is a champion of the people - working alongside the worlds largest property providers and constantly setting new records in the property tech world!

What's on offer:

• Extensive rewards schemes.
• Salary up to 80k.
• Fruitful benefits package covering a wide range of areas (Medical, Well-being, Perks etc).
• Personal training budget to provide qualifications in areas you're compelled to excel in.
• Health insurance.
• Work from home and flexible working options.

Experience:

• At least 2 year's experience as a SecOps Engineer.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of RESTful API security.
• Extensive exposure to cloud platform architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with programming languages e.g Python, Ruby.
• Proficient with incident response in an on - call environment.
• Expertise in tools such as Linux, UNIX.
• Exposure to tools such as Terraform/Ansible for configuration management.
• Experience with Server-less technologies and Containerisation/deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda).

Your Role:

As a SecOps Engineer you'll join the engineering team at the epicentre of all goings on within this company from tackling Data pipelines, fraud prevention and service oriented architecture to online payments and invoicing - you will be integral to growing this business even further!

Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in AWS Architecture & Migration.
• Steam-lining the development process to reduce the manual work for yourself and your team!
• Partake in key changes & platform updates.
• Utilise your skills with Docker & Kubernetes.
• Work alongside your time to ensure the platform is continuously to the highest standards of reliability.
• Utilise your skills in Container, API and Cloud Security.
• Act as the first on the scene for security issues - documenting these incidents and putting solutions in place to prevent future problems.
• Take the lead on infrastructure risk management , security procedures and the data - flow.

If you're looking to be welcomed into the gold standard in the PropTech world then get in touch on:

• Email - .
• Telephone - .
• Mobile -

Becoming a Portfolio Office Manager with DCC Smart Metering:

Location - London

Competitive Salary Package and Benefits

DCC is seeking an experienced Portfolio Office Manager to contribute to the evolution and longer term management of the Portfolio Office which operates under the Portfolio Management Services function (which also incorporates PMO Practice and Project Management Practice).

What you will do:

• To provide leadership of the Portfolio Office team ensuring effective and efficient programme and project controls and reporting are in place.
• To effectively manage the framework in which the Portfolio Office operates, encompassing aggregation of Plans, Risk & Issues Registers and Budgets from individual projects and programmes to provide a Portfolio level view for Senior Management.
• To operate across all Portfolio functions including Benefits Management, Risk & Issue Management, Scheduling & Planning, Governance, Financial Control
• To ensure an effective continuous improvement cycle is established incorporating feedback from senior management, programme leadership and Portfolio Management Services team members.
• To ensure capability development plans are in place for each member of the Portfolio Office team with clear performance parameters set for each role and measured accordingly via career performance appraisals.
• To ensure that interfaces with other parts of the Portfolio Management Services organisation and other teams who require Portfolio Office interaction are in place, understood and working effectively.
• To grow and develop the function to meet the changing needs of the business, ensuring the right information is captured from the projects & programmes to enable the production of Management Information that assists the business with decision making.
• Line Management of Portfolio Office Analysts

Your experience will include:

• 5+ years experience in a delivery role, minimum 2 years in a Portfolio Office
• Proven experience in building or transforming a Portfolio Office based on industry best practice
• Experience of providing business benefit through a Portfolio structure
• Senior stakeholder management
• Highly Effective people leadership and line management of a team
• Understanding of key tools and techniques to be used in PMO organisations
• Working with geographically disparate teams

Desirable

• Programme Delivery experience
• MoP Practioner Qualified
• Experience of managing consultants
• Experience of managing contractors

About Smart DCC

Every one of the 30 million homes and small businesses in Great Britain are set to have intelligent gas and electricity smart meters installed by 2020.

Perhaps one of the most ambitious, challenging and exciting projects of its kind in the world, the building of the smart metering network will be a catalyst for the most significant, expansive and innovative changes to the energy sector in decades.

The Data and Communications Company (DCC) was created to lead the successful delivery of this vital new national infrastructure, with highly secure and reliable communications and data services to connect smart meters with energy suppliers, network operators and authorised third parties.

This smart metering network will help Great Britain become a global leader in smart energy.

Smart DCC operates as a client on behalf of the energy industry, designing and developing a solution which it then procures, implements and performance manages on its behalf.

Smart DCC are part of Capita Plc, a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We're supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves and people are valued for their differences. We're always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, you can contact

Becoming a Portfolio Office Manager with DCC Smart Metering:

Location - London

Competitive Salary Package and Benefits

DCC is seeking an experienced Portfolio Office Manager to contribute to the evolution and longer term management of the Portfolio Office which operates under the Portfolio Management Services function (which also incorporates PMO Practice and Project Management Practice).

What you will do:

• To provide leadership of the Portfolio Office team ensuring effective and efficient programme and project controls and reporting are in place.
• To effectively manage the framework in which the Portfolio Office operates, encompassing aggregation of Plans, Risk & Issues Registers and Budgets from individual projects and programmes to provide a Portfolio level view for Senior Management.
• To operate across all Portfolio functions including Benefits Management, Risk & Issue Management, Scheduling & Planning, Governance, Financial Control
• To ensure an effective continuous improvement cycle is established incorporating feedback from senior management, programme leadership and Portfolio Management Services team members.
• To ensure capability development plans are in place for each member of the Portfolio Office team with clear performance parameters set for each role and measured accordingly via career performance appraisals.
• To ensure that interfaces with other parts of the Portfolio Management Services organisation and other teams who require Portfolio Office interaction are in place, understood and working effectively.
• To grow and develop the function to meet the changing needs of the business, ensuring the right information is captured from the projects & programmes to enable the production of Management Information that assists the business with decision making.
• Line Management of Portfolio Office Analysts

Your experience will include:

• 5+ years experience in a delivery role, minimum 2 years in a Portfolio Office
• Proven experience in building or transforming a Portfolio Office based on industry best practice
• Experience of providing business benefit through a Portfolio structure
• Senior stakeholder management
• Highly Effective people leadership and line management of a team
• Understanding of key tools and techniques to be used in PMO organisations
• Working with geographically disparate teams

Desirable

• Programme Delivery experience
• MoP Practioner Qualified
• Experience of managing consultants
• Experience of managing contractors

About Smart DCC

Every one of the 30 million homes and small businesses in Great Britain are set to have intelligent gas and electricity smart meters installed by 2020.

Perhaps one of the most ambitious, challenging and exciting projects of its kind in the world, the building of the smart metering network will be a catalyst for the most significant, expansive and innovative changes to the energy sector in decades.

The Data and Communications Company (DCC) was created to lead the successful delivery of this vital new national infrastructure, with highly secure and reliable communications and data services to connect smart meters with energy suppliers, network operators and authorised third parties.

This smart metering network will help Great Britain become a global leader in smart energy.

Smart DCC operates as a client on behalf of the energy industry, designing and developing a solution which it then procures, implements and performance manages on its behalf.

Smart DCC are part of Capita Plc, a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We're supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves and people are valued for their differences. We're always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, you can contact

Senior .Net Software Developer - AI Software Platform - Central London - Up to 90K

Organisation: Who?

A global and rapidly scaling tech powerhouse based in London who have created a platform which builds bespoke software for start-ups using AI and set them up to be leaders in their industry. They are heavily backed by some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley.

Role: What?

You will be quickly integrated within an agile tech team and help them deliver their latest product and build code generation tools, this will be the core functionality of their internal engineering platform and requires writing complex code in C#.

Benefits/What's on offer - Why?

Offering a place to work with a strong purpose, a strong work-life balance and the opportunity to not only grow the business but grow your knowledge. They offer a generous holiday allowance, flexible hours, Private medical health care and share options. A fewer of the softer perks include a fully stocked fridge with drinks, snacks and fresh fruit all week long or if you are more of a coffee drinker then they have onsite baristas for your coffee fix!

Experience?

• Extensive experience in C# and hands-on experience working with .NET Core.
• Knowledge of maintaining and deploying solutions in AWS.
• Expert understanding of .Net framework.
• Strong automation experience and CI/CD experience.
• Experience with other languages like JavaScript, Swift, and Java would be a bonus.
• Experience creating large scale platform environments.

How to apply - When?

Are you interested in hearing a bit more? Then get in contact today and let's discuss the role in more detail!

Senior .Net Software Developer - AI Software Platform - Central London - Up to 90K

Organisation: Who?

A global and rapidly scaling tech powerhouse based in London who have created a platform which builds bespoke software for start-ups using AI and set them up to be leaders in their industry. They are heavily backed by some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley.

Role: What?

You will be quickly integrated within an agile tech team and help them deliver their latest product and build code generation tools, this will be the core functionality of their internal engineering platform and requires writing complex code in C#.

Benefits/What's on offer - Why?

Offering a place to work with a strong purpose, a strong work-life balance and the opportunity to not only grow the business but grow your knowledge. They offer a generous holiday allowance, flexible hours, Private medical health care and share options. A fewer of the softer perks include a fully stocked fridge with drinks, snacks and fresh fruit all week long or if you are more of a coffee drinker then they have onsite baristas for your coffee fix!

Experience?

• Extensive experience in C# and hands-on experience working with .NET Core.
• Knowledge of maintaining and deploying solutions in AWS.
• Expert understanding of .Net framework.
• Strong automation experience and CI/CD experience.
• Experience with other languages like JavaScript, Swift, and Java would be a bonus.
• Experience creating large scale platform environments.

How to apply - When?

Are you interested in hearing a bit more? Then get in contact today and let's discuss the role in more detail!