Astro Studios, Inc.
Managing Consultant - Public Services - Solution Architecture We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Why consider joining our Public Services community as a Solution Architecture Managing Consultant? Join a team where you're trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and influence real change for our clients and communities. Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based,inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. Be part of a team actively shaping UK Public Servicesand tackling issues that impact our everyday lives Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative community through knowledge-sharing and peer-level support, coaching and mentoring What you can expect Be part of our management team, helping shape and launch new service propositions while driving strategic business growth. Lead business development initiatives -building trusted client relationships, owning outcomes, and delivering innovative, high-impact solutions. Collaborate with FTSE 100 clients as a respected advisor, guiding them through complex challenges with clarity and creativity. Support your team's growth through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and creating opportunities for them to thrive. Consulting experience, leading Architecture and development teams through end-to-end solutions for complex client challenges in the UK Public Services sector. Proven record of contributing to business development and working to sales targets forlarge UK central government contracts (£1m+ contract value size). You have an established network of senior stakeholders inthe sector, with a proven ability to nurture and expand relationships Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains (application, business, integration) You've worked on the Application side of the tech stack, then moved into Solution architecture. Strong familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (e.g. UML, ArchiMate) Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders You've managed teams of developers and technical colleagues While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications: Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud/on-premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation Tools & Frameworks: IoT, cloud-native architectures, UML, ArchiMate Additional information Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role. Introductory call with one of our senior Talent Acquisition partners to explore your background, the opportunity and PA. Round 1: 3x competency interviews, allowing you to meet different members of PA. Final Round : Business plan presentation with PA leaders - you will be given guidance and time to prepare in advance. Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality.We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Hybrid Working- Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on client site. Adjustments or accommodations- Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us
Managing Consultant - Public Services - Solution Architecture We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Why consider joining our Public Services community as a Solution Architecture Managing Consultant? Join a team where you're trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and influence real change for our clients and communities. Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based,inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. Be part of a team actively shaping UK Public Servicesand tackling issues that impact our everyday lives Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative community through knowledge-sharing and peer-level support, coaching and mentoring What you can expect Be part of our management team, helping shape and launch new service propositions while driving strategic business growth. Lead business development initiatives -building trusted client relationships, owning outcomes, and delivering innovative, high-impact solutions. Collaborate with FTSE 100 clients as a respected advisor, guiding them through complex challenges with clarity and creativity. Support your team's growth through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and creating opportunities for them to thrive. Consulting experience, leading Architecture and development teams through end-to-end solutions for complex client challenges in the UK Public Services sector. Proven record of contributing to business development and working to sales targets forlarge UK central government contracts (£1m+ contract value size). You have an established network of senior stakeholders inthe sector, with a proven ability to nurture and expand relationships Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains (application, business, integration) You've worked on the Application side of the tech stack, then moved into Solution architecture. Strong familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (e.g. UML, ArchiMate) Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders You've managed teams of developers and technical colleagues While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications: Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud/on-premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation Tools & Frameworks: IoT, cloud-native architectures, UML, ArchiMate Additional information Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role. Introductory call with one of our senior Talent Acquisition partners to explore your background, the opportunity and PA. Round 1: 3x competency interviews, allowing you to meet different members of PA. Final Round : Business plan presentation with PA leaders - you will be given guidance and time to prepare in advance. Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality.We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Hybrid Working- Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on client site. Adjustments or accommodations- Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us
Context Recruitment Limited
Southampton, Hampshire
Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer - Up to £44,000 PA Southampton - Hybrid Working We are working with a well-established technology organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of customer-facing systems and core software products. This position sits within a professional services environment and involves testing both standard solutions and complex, customer-specific implementations. You will work closely with developers, project managers and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of testing activities and ensuring systems meet defined quality standards prior to release and go-live. As a Senior Software Tester, you will be responsible for driving software quality through effective manual and automated testing practices. You will contribute to the ongoing improvement of testing processes, support customer UAT, and act as a subject-matter expert for QA activities across projects, identifying and resolving defects early in the delivery lifecycle. Key responsibilities: Leading and executing software testing activities on customer systems prior to installation and go-live Designing, writing and maintaining robust manual and automated test scripts Owning the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases and supporting documentation Working collaboratively with development and technical teams to identify, log, prioritise and resolve defects Creating and managing test data to support functional, regression and integration testing Supporting and coordinating user acceptance testing, including direct customer engagement Providing go-live support and post-deployment validation where required Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing standards, tools and methodologies Providing guidance and best practice advice to customers during UAT and test planning Supporting internal product testing and mentoring junior team members where appropriate Requirements: Proven experience in a Software Testing / QA role, operating with a high degree of autonomy Strong hands-on experience with manual testing across complex systems Demonstrable experience designing and maintaining comprehensive test documentation Experience working in Windows Client and Server environments Confident use of Microsoft Office applications for test reporting and documentation Highly advantageous experience: ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Ranorex, Selenium or similar) Exposure to C#, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including querying and data validation Experience using source control tools such as TFS or Git Understanding of network architecture, IT security and Active Directory Experience within document management, OCR or enterprise systems environments The role may involve occasional UK and international travel. Hybrid working is available once probation is passed, with 1-2 days per week on site.
Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer - Up to £44,000 PA Southampton - Hybrid Working We are working with a well-established technology organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of customer-facing systems and core software products. This position sits within a professional services environment and involves testing both standard solutions and complex, customer-specific implementations. You will work closely with developers, project managers and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of testing activities and ensuring systems meet defined quality standards prior to release and go-live. As a Senior Software Tester, you will be responsible for driving software quality through effective manual and automated testing practices. You will contribute to the ongoing improvement of testing processes, support customer UAT, and act as a subject-matter expert for QA activities across projects, identifying and resolving defects early in the delivery lifecycle. Key responsibilities: Leading and executing software testing activities on customer systems prior to installation and go-live Designing, writing and maintaining robust manual and automated test scripts Owning the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases and supporting documentation Working collaboratively with development and technical teams to identify, log, prioritise and resolve defects Creating and managing test data to support functional, regression and integration testing Supporting and coordinating user acceptance testing, including direct customer engagement Providing go-live support and post-deployment validation where required Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing standards, tools and methodologies Providing guidance and best practice advice to customers during UAT and test planning Supporting internal product testing and mentoring junior team members where appropriate Requirements: Proven experience in a Software Testing / QA role, operating with a high degree of autonomy Strong hands-on experience with manual testing across complex systems Demonstrable experience designing and maintaining comprehensive test documentation Experience working in Windows Client and Server environments Confident use of Microsoft Office applications for test reporting and documentation Highly advantageous experience: ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Ranorex, Selenium or similar) Exposure to C#, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including querying and data validation Experience using source control tools such as TFS or Git Understanding of network architecture, IT security and Active Directory Experience within document management, OCR or enterprise systems environments The role may involve occasional UK and international travel. Hybrid working is available once probation is passed, with 1-2 days per week on site.
