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As a Lead Backend Engineer at Enigmatic Smile, you'll be responsible for guiding the technical direction of our backend services, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-quality, scalable, secure software that supports millions of global customers. You'll work closely with engineering managers, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to architect robust systems, lead complex initiatives, and elevate engineering standards across the organisation. Security is a core requirement for Enigmatic Smile, so adherence to PCI and ISO policies is a must for all engineering roles. What do we do? Enigmatic Smile is a fintech scale up. We're a distributed team with headquarters in Glasgow, Scotland. Our customers are worldwide, and each region has its own requirements that we support through our platform. We're a visionary company enabling customers, retailers, rewards publishers and banks around the world to improve customer experiences. Who are we looking for? You're someone who brings leadership, ownership, and strong technical judgment to everything you build. You're proactive, collaborative, and confident making architectural decisions that impact multiple teams. You're comfortable mentoring developers, managing priorities, and championing engineering best practices. Our way of working We're a distributed team; the primary engineering locations are the UK and Portugal. Our wider team spans multiple continents. Day to day work is mostly in European time zones (GMT 2). Our working language is English. This role is primarily remote, with occasional travel/office visits. Objectives of this role Lead the delivery of high-quality backend software that is scalable, performant, and secure Drive architectural design discussions across multiple systems and teams Line management and mentorship of backend engineers through code reviews, pairing, and coaching Shape engineering standards, processes, and best practices Work with other senior engineers and product teams to ensure solutions are robust, maintainable, and compliant with PCI/ISO requirements Support the QA team and contribute to automated testing strategies Contribute to planning and participate in project management ceremonies Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver business critical features end to end Responsibilities Architect and build backend services and APIs powering our global fintech platform Own complex technical projects from design through to deployment Improve system stability, reliability, and observability across services Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues Advocate for performance optimisation, scalability and security improvements Ensure adherence to internal engineering policies, coding standards, and compliance frameworks Work closely with DevOps engineers to enhance CI/CD pipelines and production infrastructure Contribute to long term technical strategy and system roadmaps Provide leadership within the backend engineering group, helping shape culture and engineering excellence Requirements Extensive experience in backend engineering with PHP as a primary language (Laravel or similar frameworks) Strong knowledge of modern development tooling, testing methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, caching, queues, and high throughput API design Experience with Docker, Git/GitHub workflows, and modern cloud environments Strong database experience (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB or Document based DBs) Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues across systems Ability to prioritise, communicate clearly, and lead delivery in a fast moving environment Understanding of secure development practices, PCI DSS, and ISO standards (beneficial) Experience with Phalcon framework Experience or strong interest in Go or Rust Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SNS/SQS, etc.) Experience with high scale, event driven architectures Experience with performance profiling and optimisation Experience mentoring or managing other developers As a scaling company, our benefits are evolving. As a minimum, you can expect: Flexible working hours and ability to work abroad Professional development and certification support. 28 days holiday + local bank holidays

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining high performance cloud-based applications. You'll work with cutting-edge Azure technologies to support our mission in precision medicine research. You will be a vital link between the software team and Internal & external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Develop & maintain applications using .NET (C#), .NET Core, and Azure technologies. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to create high-quality software solutions. Mentor junior members of the development team, providing expert support when required. Contribute to design decisions for up-and-coming projects Become a vital link between the software team and key internal and external stakeholders. Design and manage MS SQL Server databases, optimizing performance and scalability. Implement Azure cloud services (App Services, Functions, Storage, DevOps). Participate in code reviews and contribute to software development best practices. Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure reliability and efficiency. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends. Qualifications Minimum of 3 years' experience within a Senior Software Developer role Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience within Software Development Degree in computer science of a related discipline Strong experience in .NET (C#, .NET Core) and SQL Server. Proficiency in Azure cloud services (Azure App Services, Functions, Storage). Understanding of microservices architecture & API development. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Previous experience in mentoring junior members of staff. Experience with Azure DevSecOps & CI/CD pipelines. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Some experience with PHP and symphony, Why Join ARC Regulatory? 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days over time Employer pension contributions Employee Benefits Program (after probation) Hybrid working model (3 days after the first 12 weeks of employment) Office located in Catalyst Belfast - a hub of innovation (hybrid working options after 3 months)

We are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer with experience across the full-stack, or mainly backend, to join our Edinburgh-based client, an exciting business who are working on a new-to-market SaaS platform and growing out their development team. The company is in a growth phase currently and you will have an opportunity to work on some really exciting projects. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working with PHP, (Laravel or Symfony), and a strong understanding of modern javascript such as React or Vue. This is a hybrid position and will a minimum 1 day on site in Edinburgh City Centre. However, they are open to candidates from further afield and happy to work around their requirements. Skills Required Experience in PHP development, ideally using Laravel or Symfony Frontend experience using a JS framework such as Vue or React Experience building out APIs Why Apply? Company Health Plan Up to £65k (DOE) Hybrid working Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Company pension scheme Training & Development Opportunities Increased Annual Leave If this aligns with your career goals, please click "apply," and a member of the Provn team will endeavour to contact you to discuss this position further. Provn Talent Solutions Ltd is operating as an employment agency under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Your application will be considered in line with the agency's Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website.

A leading Christian software company in the UK seeks a talented Senior Developer to join their hybrid team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in software development, with proficiency in PHP, SQL, Laravel, and more. The role involves working on their Church Edit and iKnow Church platforms, helping to innovate and enhance features that support churches and charities. Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 offered, with the opportunity to make a real difference in the community.

Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails (Mid-Level) Company Overview Addooco is a managed IT, cloud, and communications solutions provider established in 2008. We specialize in delivering enterprise-grade services across the United Kingdom and beyond. Our focus is on proactive management and in-house developed solutions, leveraging our own datacenter infrastructure. Summary We are hiring a highly skilled Mid-Level Software Engineer specializing in Ruby on Rails. This role involves designing and developing innovative software solutions that meet client needs and support our mission to deliver top-tier IT services. Required Skills & Experience Essential: 2-5 years professional software engineering experience 2+ years Ruby on Rails experience PostgreSQL or similar relational database experience RESTful API development Git version control Understanding of MVC architecture Experience writing automated tests Ability to work independently and as part of a team Highly Desirable: Geospatial data experience (PostGIS, RGeo) Background job processing (Sidekiq) Payment gateway integration experience Multi-tenancy or multi-database architecture Cloud services such as S3, SES, EC2, RDS etc. Laravel/PHP experience (for cross-team support) React or JavaScript experience (for full-stack work) Experience with real-time features (WebSockets, ActionCable) Responsibilities Development: Develop new features for existing systems under guidance of Senior Software Engineer Maintain and improve existing functionality Write clean, well-tested code following team standards Participate in code reviews Fix bugs and resolve technical issues Implement API endpoints and database migrations Learning and Growth: Build deep understanding of existing codebase during handover Learn geospatial algorithms and PostGIS functionality Develop expertise in multi-tenancy architecture Grow technical skills through mentorship from Senior Software Engineer Work towards becoming Product Expert in specialised areas Operations: Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for system downtime events Respond to production issues during on-call shifts Monitor system health and report anomalies Collaborate on performance optimisation Collaboration: Work with Senior Software Engineer on feature planning and estimation Coordinate with frontend team on API requirements Communicate progress and blockers effectively Support team members through knowledge sharing Key Success Metrics Successfully learn existing codebase and contribute independently within 2-3 months Deliver features with minimal rework and high code qualityMaintain test coverage standards (>90%) Effectively handle on-call responsibilities Demonstrate growth in technical capabilities over time Job Details: Full-time, Remote position. Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year. Benefits: Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Work from home

Your role at Veezu: The Senior Software Engineer will be one of the first hires in a newly created engineering team with a mandate to take ownership of, modernise and transform Veezu's existing technology stack. You'll be working with a small but very senior group of engineers, with direct influence on system design, architecture and engineering culture. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, this role will have significant scope and ownership in shaping the technical direction of the business. You'll help drive large-scale changes across a high-volume platform that powers millions of rides each week, with real impact on our operations, marketing, support and wider business teams. Who are Veezu? Veezu is the UK's fastest growing taxi and private hire technology platform operating across hundreds of UK towns and cities. We are a tech-driven on-demand mobility service that supports our hyper local communities, helping them thrive and so much more! What you'll do: Join a small, highly experienced engineering team to transform and modernise a complex, multi language stack. From Elixir, C# and PHP to modern platforms like TypeScript/Node.js. Take ownership of large areas of the system, improving architecture, reliability and scalability. Collaborate closely with cross functional teams (Product, Ops, Marketing, Support) to ensure technology decisions have a positive business impact. Contribute to defining the team's culture of openness, curiosity and strong communication. Lay the foundations for a modern engineering platform powering one of the UK's largest mobility services. Play a key role in hiring and onboarding future team members as the team grows. Be committed to maintaining our ISO27001 certification and set high standards for Information Security compliance. What you'll need: Experience building and scaling products used by millions of users, with a strong sense for how technology drives business and customer outcomes. Strong product mindset combined with the ability to make sound technical trade offs that maximise impact. Excellent coding ability, capable of taking ideas from concept to production quickly and effectively. Deep software engineering experience at a senior level, with proven skills in architecture, design and delivery. Confidence working across multiple languages and frameworks, even those outside your core expertise. Bias toward action, thriving in an environment where speed, iteration and ownership matter. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders. Curiosity, adaptability and a drive to challenge and improve existing systems. Be committed to maintaining our ISO27001 certification and setting high standards for Information Security compliance. Where you'll be: This role will be hybrid, with the expectation that you will travel to and work from our hubs across the UK and Ireland as and when needed for the proper performance of your role. Veezu is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.

MyEdSpace is an education technology platform that connects the best teachers on the planet with the students who need them the most - wherever they are, whatever their means. Backed by $15m in Series A funding from some of the leading EdTech investors, we're ready to scale - and we want you to lead the charge with us! We're on a mission to make a world-class education accessible to all. We believe that every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of geography or socioeconomic background, to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. So if you're a top-performer, incredibly ambitious, and excited to redefine an industry on a societal level and make a real impact on the world - we'd love to hear from you! The Practical Bits Job Title: Senior Backend Software Engineer Experience: 7+ years commercial experience as a Software Engineer Location: Hybrid or Remote (HQ is in London) Compensation: Highly competitive + bonus upside The Role We're building the platform that powers how thousands of families experience online learning - with a focus on clarity, strong domain design, and long-term thinking. As we evolve our architecture with new Java services (while still operating parts of our PHP ecosystem), your work will shape how these systems fit together and how the product scales. You'll join a team that values engineering fundamentals, product thinking, and a culture where impact matters more than output. This is a place where senior engineers influence direction - not just execution. What We're Looking For Strong backend engineering experience, ideally in Java (or another strongly typed language with willingness to work in Java). Engineering fundamentals over frameworks - you understand principles and treat frameworks as implementation details, not identity. DDD fluency - aggregates, invariants, boundaries, contracts, and ubiquitous language are not alien concepts to you. Value-driven mindset - you challenge scope, reduce waste, and focus on solving the right problem, not just shipping features. Operational maturity - you're comfortable owning code in production, from build pipelines to monitoring and iteration. Modern engineering practices - version control, CI/CD, containerised development, and cloud environments (AWS ideal). Clear, thoughtful communication - you work well in a remote-first, async-friendly environment. T-shaped mindset - deep backend expertise with the ability to collaborate effectively across other parts of the stack. What You'll Be Doing Designing and building backend services in Java as part of our evolving architecture. Working with existing PHP systems where needed, and helping shape the path forward. Modelling domains, defining boundaries, and contributing to architectural decisions. Implementing clear, maintainable APIs and backend features that serve real user needs. Owning your work beyond delivery - build pipelines, observability, and production behaviour. Participating in code reviews, technical discussions, and shared decision-making. Improving performance, reliability, and security as the platform scales. Contributing to a culture of engineering excellence, learning, and thoughtful trade-offs. Our Hiring Process We aim to keep the process efficient, transparent, and focused on mutual fit. CV Screening Your application will be reviewed by one of our engineers to assess your technical foundation, relevant experience, and overall alignment with the role. Screening Call A short conversation to get to know each other better. You'll learn more about MyEdSpace and how we work, while we'll explore what motivates you, how you like to collaborate, and whether our ways of working align. Coding Exercise A take-home coding challenge designed to assess practical engineering skills - architecture, clean code, testing, and problem-solving. Technical Interview A deep dive into your engineering approach - exploring past projects, technical decisions, and systems thinking. This session is typically joined by two engineers (or a Tech Lead and the Hiring Manager). Culture & Collaboration Interview A closing conversation to ensure strong alignment with our values and ways of working. Our values PUT INTEGRITY FIRST Honesty matters. Tell the truth, and be straight up. Be transparent and do the right thing. This builds respect and reliability for our students, families and team members. KNOW YOUR COORDINATES Understand where you are and where you want to get to. Know your strengths and acknowledge your gaps. Think from first principles. Question things, and never pretend to know what you don't. RAISE THE BAR Own it and get it done. Do better. Iterate quickly and seek feedback. Deliver real value. Be excellent and lift others up. Share learnings and help your teammates improve. LOVE TO BE WRONG Push boundaries. Be outside your comfort zone. Naturally you'll get some things wrong and that's okay. Embrace feedback. Learn from it and get closer to excellence. WIN TOGETHER To achieve our mission, we have to work together. We all have a role to play, so help each other get there. We're stronger as a team so inspire, support and respect each other. Why you'll love working here We're a team on a mission to transform education for the better. Joining MES means you'll be part of something ambitious, fast-moving, and full of purpose. Here's what you can expect: The chance to make a real impact: your work directly shapes the future of education. A fast-paced and high-growth environment where ideas move quickly and careers accelerate. A collaborative, supportive culture: we're head quartered in the UK, but we're a global team with colleagues in 15+ countries, bringing a rich mix of perspectives and energy.

Overview Xpansiv, a trailblazer in the energy and environmental commodities market, operates the integrated, open, and neutral market platform designed to accelerate the global energy transition. Xpansiv provides thousands of market participants and intermediaries with access to the widest possible range of energy transition markets through its solutions, including the world's largest environmental commodities trading platform, where billions of assets cross per year. Xpansiv's end-to-end technology platform services the entire life cycle of environmental commodities, connecting diverse markets and participants worldwide to enable stakeholders to deliver transparent and trusted environmental claims in response to growing demand for energy transition. Leveraging its industry knowledge and technology portfolio, Xpansiv assists companies seeking to identify and mitigate risk, streamline the management of their environmental assets, and comply with regulations, caps, and commitments. Position Summary: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with experience in both legacy Microsoft technologies and PHP. In this hybrid support/development role, you will be the go-to expert for maintaining, troubleshooting, and extending mission-critical financial systems built on older tech stacks-while also interfacing with modern infrastructure. You will own this particular project and the team that maintains the development function for this application. Essential functions: Develop secure, performance-optimized and scalable code that is tested and well documented Provide ongoing support, maintenance, and debugging for legacy applications in production Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure stable deployment and operation of older systems Investigate and resolve performance, stability, and integration issues Write and optimize advanced SQL Server queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies Contribute to basic cloud administration Understand and work within complex financial domain requirements, including compliance and security Take ownership of the product and mentor junior staff Participate in engineering efforts across the business as needed, primarily supporting PHP applications Required Qualifications: B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent relevant experience 5+ years experience building web applications Strong proficiency with .NET Framework Strong proficiency with ASP.NET Web Forms / MVC Strong proficiency with Entity Framework Proficiency with PHP Hands-on experience writing and debugging vanilla JavaScript without relying on modern JS frameworks Experience mentoring and leading a small team of development engineers Expertise with SQL Server, including advanced features such as: Query optimization; Indexing strategies; Views, triggers, functions, and stored procedures Experience writing and consuming APIs Preferred Qualifications: Experience with modern frameworks such as .Net Core, ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Core, as well as DevExtreme Experience with basic cloud infrastructure (preferably GCP, but AWS or Azure acceptable) Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and deployment pipelines is a plus Finance industry experience and understanding of financial products, regulations, or transaction workflows is a major advantage Interview process: Step 1 - Shortlisting of resume + recruiter screening Step 2 - Technical take-home assessment Step 3 - Technical interview with engineers Step 4 - Final interview with key stakeholders Base Salary Compensation for this role will vary among regions due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Final pay will consider relevant skills, experience, knowledge, education, and training. London region compensation is expected to be between £85,000-£100,000. Xpansiv is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Note to Recruiters: Xpansiv does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from placement agencies, staffing vendors or other external parties seeking recruiting fees without a signed formal agreement.

Backend Developer (PHP / Laravel) - Integrations Shipmate is looking for a Backend Developer experienced in PHP and Laravel to join its Integrations Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining API and EDI integrations with carriers and channels, and their interface with the Shipmate platform. The ideal candidate should have proven API integration experience, have a good understanding of writing maintainable code that scales, and be an effective communicator. Prior experience in a similar role is essential, with a background in SaaS, eCommerce or logistics being advantageous. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic tech environment, this opportunity could be perfect for you. About the company Shipmate is a shipping automation Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for mid-size merchants and local delivery companies. We connect merchant sales channels and order processing systems with domestic and international delivery services provided by all mainstream UK and Ireland carriers. Shipmate is used to fulfil orders by printing shipping labels and sharing tracking details with merchants and their customers. Shipmate helps speed up and simplify order fulfilment, while reducing potential for human error and ensuring the most cost-effective delivery services are always used. Shipmate is operated by our parent company, Codemakers, which also provides contract consultancy and development services alongside other industry-specific SaaS products. We are a team of strategic thinkers, inquisitive in nature with an optimistic and determined outlook who solve real-world business challenges with solid, highly functional digital solutions that delight users. Our products and services are trusted by famous brands and used by thousands of people every day. About the role Main duties and responsibilities: Develop integrations for carrier, channel and marketplace systems to be added to the platform, according to the third party's specifications and internal platform requirements Maintain existing integrations, including implementing updates required by the third party, alongside internal update requirements, underlying framework and language version updates Identify opportunities for and implement performance optimisations, security enhancements and maintainability improvements Translate business requirements into functional solutions, working across our development team according to project requirements Write and maintain unit tests and other automated tests as part of your development activities Provide assistance to our customer support team in troubleshooting issues and arriving at solutions in a timely manner, acting as second tier support Participate in project meetings, daily standups and sprint planning, in an agile software development environment Cooperate with our Testing and QA colleagues in ensuring quality, defect-free releases Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives towards our software development processes, including tools and standards Support the production of internal and external documentation of features, such as implementation guides, user guides and support documentation Provide assistance relevant to your role in maintaining ISO 9001 and 27001 certification standards Required skills & experience: Relevant education to degree or equivalent level in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or similar related field. Proven experience as a Backend Developer, Software Engineer or similar role Proven experience integrating with third party systems via SOAP/REST APIs and legacy file based EDI implementations Ability to write highly maintainable code that considers performance, security and scalability Experience writing unit tests Demonstrable familiarity with PHP and the Laravel framework Confident and effective written and verbal communication skills and personable manner conducive to achieving shared goals Ability to work independently and manage your own time and workload What's the working environment like? We operate from an office in Derby city centre, on a hybrid basis. The office provides a relaxed working environment with all the equipment you need to carry out your role, alongside private on site parking, kitchen facilities and a generous selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks. We have daily team discussions by video conference and a wealth of remote working applications and tools to support hybrid on site and remote working. Initially you will be required to attend the office regularly for on site training and role familiarisation, with this requirement reducing over your probationary period to occasional office working. You will therefore need to be within a commutable distance to Derby city centre. What does my employment package include? A starting salary of £38,500 - £46,500 depending on experience 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day each year to a maximum of 5 Hybrid home and office working Time to develop your skills and an annual training allowance Bupa medical insurance The Application Process Please submit your CV along with a cover letter by email to . Please quote vacancy reference S5BE1 with your application. Your application will first be considered by our senior management team and a qualification screening questionnaire may be required depending on the volume of applications we receive. The initially selected field of candidates will be invited to a short video interview to discuss your application, ensure a good experience and cultural fit in order to be invited to an in person interview at our offices, which will be limited to four places. We are recruiting one position in this recruitment process. Shipmate is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age or any other illegal or unfair basis. This vacancy is open to UK nationals or residents with settled status only. Important: Recruitment Agencies We do not use recruitment agencies. All unsolicited communications from recruitment agencies, job board aggregators or outsourcing companies will be ignored and calls disconnected.

Shipmate is looking for an experienced Software Test & Quality Assurance Engineer to manage testing and quality across the entire lifecycle of new software projects, features and maintenance updates. The ideal candidate should excel in software testing techniques, have a keen eye for detail and be an effective communicator. Prior experience in a similar role is essential, with a background in SaaS or eCommerce being advantageous. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic tech environment, this opportunity could be perfect for you. About the company Shipmate is a shipping automation Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for mid-size merchants and local delivery companies. We connect merchant sales channels and order processing systems with domestic and international delivery services provided by all mainstream UK and Ireland carriers. Shipmate is used to fulfil orders by printing shipping labels and sharing tracking details with merchants and their customers. Shipmate helps speed up and simplify order fulfilment, while reducing potential for human error and ensuring the most cost-effective delivery services are always used. Shipmate is operated by our parent company, Codemakers, which also provides contract consultancy and development services alongside other industry-specific SaaS products. We are a team of strategic thinkers, inquisitive in nature with an optimistic and determined outlook who solve real-world business challenges with solid, highly functional digital solutions that delight users. Our products and services are trusted by famous brands and used by thousands of people every day. About the role Main duties and responsibilities: Review business requirements, scoping, specification and design documents to create comprehensive test plans and test cases and provide good practice insight at the analysis and design stage Identify relevant test cases, including positive, negative, regression, integration, security and performance Define and maintain test data and test coverage metrics, working alongside our development team to maintain local and server-based test environments Log, track and manage defects using project management tools such as Jira Collaborate with developers on our team to reproduce and resolve issues and defects Conduct all forms of testing, both manual and automated as required by the project in hand Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Playwright Work alongside our development team to introduce automated testing as part of our CI/CD pipelines Prepare test summary reports, including test results, quality metrics and defect trends to support our strive towards continuous improvement Participate in project meetings, daily standups and sprint planning, in an agile software development environment Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives towards our software testing and QA processes, including tools and standards Support the production of internal and external documentation of features, such as implementation guides, user guides and support documentation Provide assistance to our customer support team on recently introduced features and validating account configurations Provide assistance relevant to your role in maintaining ISO 9001 and 27001 certification standards Required skills & experience: Relevant education to degree or equivalent level in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or similar related field. Proven experience as a Software Tester, QA Engineer or similar role Proficiency in implementing test automation tools Working knowledge of SQL to validate database test scenarios Understanding of SOAP and REST-based APIs and testing using tools such as Postman Excellent attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot, with a can-do attitude towards problem solving Experience working with UI prototyping tools and familiarity with UX/UI and design terminology, and the design-to-developer asset handoff process Familiarity with PHP and the Laravel framework and associated performance testing tools desirable Confident and effective written and verbal communication skills and excellent client manner Ability to work independently and manage your own time and workload What's the working environment like? We operate from an office in Derby city centre, on a hybrid basis. The office provides a relaxed working environment with all the equipment you need to carry out your role, alongside private on-site parking, kitchen facilities and a generous selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks. We have daily team discussions by video conference and a wealth of remote working applications and tools to support hybrid on-site and remote working. Initially you will be required to attend the office regularly for on-site training and role familiarisation, with this requirement reducing over your probationary period to occasional office working. You will therefore need to be within a commutable distance to Derby city centre. What does my employment package include? A starting salary of £37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day each year to a maximum of 5 Hybrid home and office working, would consider remote (UK) applicants Time to develop your skills and an annual training allowance Bupa medical insurance The Application Process Please submit your CV along with a cover letter by email to . Please quote vacancy reference S5TQ1 with your application. Your application will first be considered by our senior management team and a qualification screening questionnaire may be required depending on the volume of applications we receive. The initially selected field of candidates will be invited to a short video interview to discuss your application, ensure a good experience and cultural fit in order to be invited to an in-person interview at our offices, which will be limited to four places. We are recruiting one position in this recruitment process. Shipmate is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age or any other illegal or unfair basis. This vacancy is open to UK nationals or residents with settled status only. Important: Recruitment Agencies We do not use recruitment agencies. All unsolicited communications from recruitment agencies, job board aggregators or outsourcing companies will be ignored and calls disconnected.