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Job Title: Lead Systems Integration Tester Salary : 80,000 - 90,000 DOE Location : Cambridge - Predominantly site with occasional home working We're on the hunt for a Lead Systems Integration Tester to join a growing organisation who enable high-speed connectivity without requiring extensive fibre installation and are used in applications such as fixed wireless access, enterprise networks, and communications infrastructure. They need someone to take ownership of the System Test Integration activities; think the planning, development and execution of the E2E system test plans and test cases to ensure product quality and diagnose any issues across the test environments. Things you'll be involved in: - Leading the System Integration Test function within a matrix organisation, with Test Engineers working across multiple Scrum teams. - Developing and implementing system integration test strategies, plans and test cases for complex technology products, including interoperability and integration testing with customer and third-party systems. - Leading the development of automated system tests for new and existing features, while contributing to the ongoing evolution of the test automation framework. - Acting as Product Owner for the Regression Test Scrum Team. - Driving continuous improvement in the efficiency, quality and flexibility of system test activities. - Contributing to the overall test strategy, processes and ways of working. - Collaborating closely with engineering and test teams across the organisation. - Managing relationships with external suppliers and third-party testing partners where appropriate. - Supporting customer demonstrations, trials and validation activities. - Working closely with software, hardware and test leads to ensure successful product delivery. - Staying up to date with emerging testing methodologies and technologies within the telecommunications and wireless communications sector. Skills & Experience: (Essential) - Programming experience in C/C++, Python or similar languages - Proven experience in a senior software or systems test leadership role and experience building, leading and developing high-performing test teams. - Strong background in defining and implementing test strategies and experience acting as a Product Owner within a testing environment. - Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC). - Expert knowledge of system integration testing principles and best practices and experience leading test automation initiatives. - Knowledge of modern wireless communications technologies; experience with 5G architectures would be advantageous. - Ability to think strategically and align testing activities with wider business objectives. - Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and a proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach. (Desirable) - Understanding of analogue and digital electronics, including radio frequency (RF) principles. - Strong working knowledge of Linux. - Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline. - Experience leading small to medium-sized software development or testing projects. - Familiarity with software engineering best practices, including code reviews, unit testing and modular design. - Experience with modern development and CI/CD tools such as Kubernetes, Jira and Jenkins. - Experience using Git or other version control systems. - Understanding of cloud infrastructure, databases and their impact on system performance. - Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud. - Knowledge of network management protocols such as SNMP, NETCONF and YANG.

Test Engineer - Outside IR35 3 months initially On site - Cambridge We are looking for a Functional Test Engineer on an initial 3 months' contract to support the delivery of mission-critical radio communication products. Working within an Agile development team, you will perform feature testing, fault verification, regression testing, and exploratory testing on wireless handset devices and associated PC-based management tools, providing rapid quality feedback during software development sprints. Experience in either PMR, telecommunications, embedded systems, or wireless device testing is needed for this one!

Lead Software Engineer Location: Milton Keynes (4 days per week in the office) Day Rate: 500- 550 Outside IR35 Duration: 6 Months We're working with an established and growing UK SaaS business looking to appoint an experienced Tech Lead to lead their software engineering function. This is a leadership-focused role where you'll oversee a team of around 10 software engineers, driving engineering excellence, improving delivery processes, and shaping the technical direction of a modern cloud-based software platform. You'll work closely with senior leadership to deliver strategic initiatives while building a high-performing engineering culture. This is not a hands-on coding role, but you'll need the technical credibility to support, challenge and mentor the development team. The RoleYou'll take ownership of the engineering function, focusing on people, processes, and technical strategy. Key priorities include strengthening software development and QA practices, leading a cloud migration programme, and supporting the adoption of AI-powered development tools. Responsibilities - Lead, mentor and develop a team of approximately 10 software engineers. - Manage performance, career development, recruitment and team growth. - Improve and embed engineering best practices across SDLC, testing, code reviews, documentation and release management. - Own engineering governance around security, compliance and data protection. - Lead the migration of infrastructure to a public cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP). - Partner with senior stakeholders to translate product strategy into engineering delivery. - Drive adoption of modern AI-assisted and agentic software development practices. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and technical excellence. About YouYou'll have previous experience managing software engineering teams and enjoy leading people as much as improving technical delivery. Essential - Experience leading software engineering teams (ideally 5+ developers). - Strong understanding of PHP (OR NodeJS/Python), MySQL and modern web application development. - Experience implementing scalable engineering processes and delivery standards. - Proven experience with cloud infrastructure and cloud migration projects (AWS, Azure or GCP). - Knowledge of software security, GDPR and compliance requirements. - Comfortable working closely with executive leadership and influencing technical strategy. - Interest in AI-driven software development and emerging engineering practices. - Able to work from the Milton Keynes office at least four days per week. Desirable - Background within a SaaS environment. - Experience delivering AI-enabled product features. - Exposure to tools such as Cursor, Claude Code or GitHub Copilot. If you're an experienced Tech Lead looking for a role where you can make a significant impact on engineering culture, technical strategy and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.