Full Stack Software Developer
Exeter, Devon
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE Plus Extensive Benefits (see below)

WiFi SPARK is an innovative and progressive company that has created an incredible platform to deliver scalable, feature-rich guest-access WiFi.

Integrating seamlessly with CMS and business intelligence systems, the platform offers branded, bespoke user experiences as well as reporting and additional services including media to users’ devices.

Our current technical stack includes:

- Amazon Web Services
- PHP, Python, C, NodeJS and Go
- MySQL 
- Redis 
- RADIUS 
- RESTful API and web services using JSON
- Git/Selenium/Jenkins
- Centos, RedHat and Amazon Linux

Due to ongoing growth, we are looking for a Full Stack Software Developer to support the development of our customer-facing user experience portals and applications.

As a Full Stack Software Developer, you will: 

- Add a fresh, exciting and professional presentation layer to our products and services 
- Develop and implement market-leading applications 
- Specify, implement and support all front end software development frameworks, tools and services 
- Work under the direction of the Development Team Leader
- Act as a subject matter expert for UX design and presentation layers 
- Help to apply best engineering practices and maintain code quality across applications

To join us as a Full Stack Software Developer, you will need:

- Extensive experience of working with responsive desktop and mobile UX applications
- A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) 

You will also need at least three years’ software development experience, which has included working with:

- HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, SASS and Bootstrap 3 and/or 4
- PHP5 and/or 7
- Linux CLI and tools
- Source control such as Git

Experience of Amazon Web Services (AWS) would be beneficial to your application. 

Other companies may call this role Software Developer, Front End Developer, UX Designer, UX Developer, Website Developer, Web Developer, Application Developer, App Developer, or Programmer.

What are the benefits?

- Bonus scheme based on company performance
- 27 days’ holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays plus three days off over the Christmas period
- Company pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Family healthcare package
- Gym membership
- Various company incentives and initiatives
- Flexible start and finish times including an 8:30 or 9:00 start or 5:00 or 5:30 finish
- The chance to work in a vibrant and exciting company that is undergoing rapid growth and success
- A supportive and collaborative culture
- Engaging challenges that deliver excellent results for customers
- An environment where everyone is respected, acts professionally and is recognised
- Take on a fun and enjoyable role
- Work in an agile environment using modern tools and techniques

Webrecruit and WiFi SPARK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 

To apply for the role of Full Stack Software Developer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Full Stack Software Developer
Exeter, Devon
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE Plus Extensive Benefits (see below)

WiFi SPARK is an innovative and progressive company that has created an incredible platform to deliver scalable, feature-rich guest-access WiFi.

Integrating seamlessly with CMS and business intelligence systems, the platform offers branded, bespoke user experiences as well as reporting and additional services including media to users’ devices.

Our current technical stack includes:

- Amazon Web Services
- PHP, Python, C, NodeJS and Go
- MySQL 
- Redis 
- RADIUS 
- RESTful API and web services using JSON
- Git/Selenium/Jenkins
- Centos, RedHat and Amazon Linux

Due to ongoing growth, we are looking for a Full Stack Software Developer to support the development of our customer-facing user experience portals and applications.

As a Full Stack Software Developer, you will: 

- Add a fresh, exciting and professional presentation layer to our products and services 
- Develop and implement market-leading applications 
- Specify, implement and support all front end software development frameworks, tools and services 
- Work under the direction of the Development Team Leader
- Act as a subject matter expert for UX design and presentation layers 
- Help to apply best engineering practices and maintain code quality across applications

To join us as a Full Stack Software Developer, you will need:

- Extensive experience of working with responsive desktop and mobile UX applications
- A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) 

You will also need at least three years’ software development experience, which has included working with:

- HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, SASS and Bootstrap 3 and/or 4
- PHP5 and/or 7
- Linux CLI and tools
- Source control such as Git

Experience of Amazon Web Services (AWS) would be beneficial to your application. 

Other companies may call this role Software Developer, Front End Developer, UX Designer, UX Developer, Website Developer, Web Developer, Application Developer, App Developer, or Programmer.

What are the benefits?

- Bonus scheme based on company performance
- 27 days’ holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays plus three days off over the Christmas period
- Company pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Family healthcare package
- Gym membership
- Various company incentives and initiatives
- Flexible start and finish times including an 8:30 or 9:00 start or 5:00 or 5:30 finish
- The chance to work in a vibrant and exciting company that is undergoing rapid growth and success
- A supportive and collaborative culture
- Engaging challenges that deliver excellent results for customers
- An environment where everyone is respected, acts professionally and is recognised
- Take on a fun and enjoyable role
- Work in an agile environment using modern tools and techniques

Webrecruit and WiFi SPARK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 

To apply for the role of Full Stack Software Developer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Are you searching for a challenging new contract opportunity to start 2020,  a Software Engineering opportunity on a project basis in Hampshire?  We are currently searching for an experienced Software Engineer to work on a large and complex technical project within the public sector.  If this might be the exciting new opportunity for you,  then please contact me for further details.

Following the successful conclusion of the first phase of our customer's project in late 2019,  they are now searching for an experienced Software Engineer to join their team to develop new and enhance existing functionality,  utilising the Java technical stack.  Experience of developing in Python as a 2nd language would also prove advantageous. 

Essential skills for this position will be Java,  Devops and Cloud experience.
Desirable skills for the role will be Linux,  Cucumber,  Selenium,  Python,  Concourse,  Kubernetes and Rabbit.
*Please note that DBS Clearance will be required by the successful candidate upon offer of the role.

We believe that the successful applicant for this exciting new opportunity will have the following skills,  knowledge and experience:
*extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience of Software Development and Support,  utilising the Java technology stack and using industry standard approaches.
*demonstrable experience of development best practice in relation to code quality analysis,  unit and automated testing and continuous integration.
*demonstrable experience of developing in a Cloud environment.
*evidence of working in a DevOps culture.
*evidence of good communication skills,  both in person and in writing,  as well as a willingness to share their skills and experience with the in-house support team.
*ability to participate effectively in a team environment but be able to work independently.
*experience of software development in Python.

We also believe that it would be desirable for the successful candidate for this position to have the following skills and experience.
*experience of Software Development,  utilising Agile techniques and principles.
*use of Rabbit as a queuing mechanism.
*experience of Kubernetes to manage containerized applications across a cluster of nodes.
*experience of writing test scripts in Cucumber and / or Selenium.
*experience with the following tools / technologies:  Concourse,  Terraform,  Linux,  Git,  Travis,  Swagger,  Jira and / or Confluence.

Should you feel that you possess the skills,  knowledge and experience to succeed within this exceptional opportunity for an experienced project-based Software Engineer,  then please contact me for further information and details.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary / contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

IT Sector
£500.00 - 522.00 per day (7.5 hour working day).
PO14 1NS

Are you searching for a challenging new contract opportunity to start 2020,  a Software Engineering opportunity on a project basis in Hampshire?  We are currently searching for an experienced Software Engineer to work on a large and complex technical project within the public sector.  If this might be the exciting new opportunity for you,  then please contact me for further details.

Following the successful conclusion of the first phase of our customer's project in late 2019,  they are now searching for an experienced Software Engineer to join their team to develop new and enhance existing functionality,  utilising the Java technical stack.  Experience of developing in Python as a 2nd language would also prove advantageous. 

Essential skills for this position will be Java,  Devops and Cloud experience.
Desirable skills for the role will be Linux,  Cucumber,  Selenium,  Python,  Concourse,  Kubernetes and Rabbit.
*Please note that DBS Clearance will be required by the successful candidate upon offer of the role.

We believe that the successful applicant for this exciting new opportunity will have the following skills,  knowledge and experience:
*extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience of Software Development and Support,  utilising the Java technology stack and using industry standard approaches.
*demonstrable experience of development best practice in relation to code quality analysis,  unit and automated testing and continuous integration.
*demonstrable experience of developing in a Cloud environment.
*evidence of working in a DevOps culture.
*evidence of good communication skills,  both in person and in writing,  as well as a willingness to share their skills and experience with the in-house support team.
*ability to participate effectively in a team environment but be able to work independently.
*experience of software development in Python.

We also believe that it would be desirable for the successful candidate for this position to have the following skills and experience.
*experience of Software Development,  utilising Agile techniques and principles.
*use of Rabbit as a queuing mechanism.
*experience of Kubernetes to manage containerized applications across a cluster of nodes.
*experience of writing test scripts in Cucumber and / or Selenium.
*experience with the following tools / technologies:  Concourse,  Terraform,  Linux,  Git,  Travis,  Swagger,  Jira and / or Confluence.

Should you feel that you possess the skills,  knowledge and experience to succeed within this exceptional opportunity for an experienced project-based Software Engineer,  then please contact me for further information and details.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary / contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

IT Sector
£500.00 - 522.00 per day (7.5 hour working day).
PO14 1NS

An experienced Test Analyst is required in the Brighton area for a superb Financial Services corporate company. The salary on offer is circa £40,000 - £47,000 pa DOE Plus Bonus Scheme & Benefits Package.

As the Test Analyst within this superb Financial Services corporate, you will be joining a highly skilled test function, dedicated to successfully delivering major transformation & change through effective test practices.

With the responsibility to play an important role in the delivery of the transformation and business growth objectives of the business through Test services, you will drive successful project delivery through collaboration with the operational teams to ensure the project deliveries meet business needs via innovative test definition and execution. The role requires energy, creativity and a collaborative approach as you create and execute quality test plans that deliver the required validation of functionality via a risk-based approach across a number of projects.

There will be opportunities to lead a team of business SMEs for the execution of tests and work proactively with both business and 3rd party testers, ensuring coverage across all test stages is adequate and unique.

With a focus on test automation, you will create automation coverage that reduces regression effort during and after project delivery.

Other responsibilities include:

Delivering effective & timely communication to Test Managers and Project Managers.

Providing input into defining the appropriate test approach in collaboration with the Test Manager, ensuring effective test preparation and execution.

Understanding the principles of Business Technology & Transformation and being able to translate these principles into business/people change activities and project outcomes.

Expected Skills & Experience:

Manual testing experience within Pensions, Annuities, Asset & Liability Management and/or Investments environments is highly desirable but other similarly regulated environments or large corporate experience will also suffice ie. Banking, Life Assurance etc

Outstanding test analyst experience with a proven delivery track record of change / transformation

Experience with test automation development is highly desirable ie. Selenium, Web API, Jenkins etc

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence & guide others is required

Comfortable engaging from junior through to very senior management stakeholders

Experience of working with or guiding 3rd party suppliers is useful

ISTQB qualification preferred.

Interested candidates need to apply now and can expect initial feedback on their application within 72 hours.

An experienced Test Analyst is required in the Brighton area for a superb Financial Services corporate company. The salary on offer is circa £40,000 - £47,000 pa DOE Plus Bonus Scheme & Benefits Package.

As the Test Analyst within this superb Financial Services corporate, you will be joining a highly skilled test function, dedicated to successfully delivering major transformation & change through effective test practices.

With the responsibility to play an important role in the delivery of the transformation and business growth objectives of the business through Test services, you will drive successful project delivery through collaboration with the operational teams to ensure the project deliveries meet business needs via innovative test definition and execution. The role requires energy, creativity and a collaborative approach as you create and execute quality test plans that deliver the required validation of functionality via a risk-based approach across a number of projects.

There will be opportunities to lead a team of business SMEs for the execution of tests and work proactively with both business and 3rd party testers, ensuring coverage across all test stages is adequate and unique.

With a focus on test automation, you will create automation coverage that reduces regression effort during and after project delivery.

Other responsibilities include:

Delivering effective & timely communication to Test Managers and Project Managers.

Providing input into defining the appropriate test approach in collaboration with the Test Manager, ensuring effective test preparation and execution.

Understanding the principles of Business Technology & Transformation and being able to translate these principles into business/people change activities and project outcomes.

Expected Skills & Experience:

Manual testing experience within Pensions, Annuities, Asset & Liability Management and/or Investments environments is highly desirable but other similarly regulated environments or large corporate experience will also suffice ie. Banking, Life Assurance etc

Outstanding test analyst experience with a proven delivery track record of change / transformation

Experience with test automation development is highly desirable ie. Selenium, Web API, Jenkins etc

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence & guide others is required

Comfortable engaging from junior through to very senior management stakeholders

Experience of working with or guiding 3rd party suppliers is useful

ISTQB qualification preferred.

Interested candidates need to apply now and can expect initial feedback on their application within 72 hours.

We're on the search for a Test Lead who can help our client who will help lead and coordinate the testing of the software produced by the in-house development teams. You will be essential in the success for the developer of a bespoke CRM system. 

Some of your responsibilities will include: 

• Help lead and mentor a team consisting of permanent and supplier test resources.
• Development of test scripts from use cases, user stories and other sources.
• Write and maintain performance load testing scripts using jMeter.
• Manage the creation and on-going development of an automated testing framework for use by the teams.
• Lead the team in undertaking testing both during development sprints and in the lead up to product releases.
• Support multiple Scrum delivery teams with estimation, planning and status reporting.
• Ensure the maintenance of test environments, ensuring best practices for data quality and
• consistency.
• Collaborating with the other testers and members of the development team to set up and run automated tests using Selenium and automated test scripts in C# using SpecFlow.

To be considered for the role you'll NEED the following experience: 

• Ability to define a test strategy including test approach, test data management and environments.
• Functional test planning, preparation and execution including experience of test design techniques.
• Knowledge of .NET Framework and C#.
• Knowledge of load testing practices and tools such as jMeter.
• Knowledge of Selenium, SpecFlow and xUnit as well as Jasmine.
• Knowledge of bug tracking tools, such as Azure DevOps (aka VSO).
• Understanding of Octopus/TeamCity and their use within testing.

If you're interested in this position and would like to know more then please get in touch. 

We're on the search for a Test Lead who can help our client who will help lead and coordinate the testing of the software produced by the in-house development teams. You will be essential in the success for the developer of a bespoke CRM system. 

Some of your responsibilities will include: 

• Help lead and mentor a team consisting of permanent and supplier test resources.
• Development of test scripts from use cases, user stories and other sources.
• Write and maintain performance load testing scripts using jMeter.
• Manage the creation and on-going development of an automated testing framework for use by the teams.
• Lead the team in undertaking testing both during development sprints and in the lead up to product releases.
• Support multiple Scrum delivery teams with estimation, planning and status reporting.
• Ensure the maintenance of test environments, ensuring best practices for data quality and
• consistency.
• Collaborating with the other testers and members of the development team to set up and run automated tests using Selenium and automated test scripts in C# using SpecFlow.

To be considered for the role you'll NEED the following experience: 

• Ability to define a test strategy including test approach, test data management and environments.
• Functional test planning, preparation and execution including experience of test design techniques.
• Knowledge of .NET Framework and C#.
• Knowledge of load testing practices and tools such as jMeter.
• Knowledge of Selenium, SpecFlow and xUnit as well as Jasmine.
• Knowledge of bug tracking tools, such as Azure DevOps (aka VSO).
• Understanding of Octopus/TeamCity and their use within testing.

If you're interested in this position and would like to know more then please get in touch.