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Role Title: Lead Automation Test Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £482.30 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary This role is predominantly required to fulfil the role of Automation test lead, with occasional manual testing where required Solid experience of at least 5 years in the use of automation tooling and framework creation especially with Java and SQL • Excellent verbal and written communications skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels, • Able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specifications, • Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Frameworks and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Database applications, • Proven experience in writing automated test scripts using JavaScript, • Experience of using automation tools such as Selenium web driver IO (WDIO) / Cucumber etc, Selenium for UI testing and RestAssured for API testing, • Experience of test tool selection/recommendations based on assessment of the environment/landscape., • Experience in defining a comprehensive performance test strategy that fully defines the approach, environment, scope, risks and resources required., • Experience of delivering within both an Agile and Waterfall methodology., • Jenkins pipeline creation and management for running automated tests, generating reports and notifying team about test results to streamline the CI/CD process., • Web UI Testing, • Database comparison test experience, • Experience testing in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Ali Cloud, • Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling, • Accurately report and track testing related defects and issues, by writing or automating, effective and thorough bug reports, attend triage meetings and verify bug fixes, • Identify process and application issues and provide suggestions to improve, • Learn new technologies and adapt to them as needed, • Identify and deploy automation solutions based on changing project needs, • Strong manual test execution experience, • Identification and collating test entry and exit criteria, • Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting, • Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, both manual and automated, • Test case review/QA for coverage and traceability to requirements/design, • Liaison with business areas/technical leads re SIT/OAT/UAT scenario definitions as required, • Analysis of design and other documents for testability, • Previous experience within Identity and Access Management- preferable, • Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV, • Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS), • ServiceNow, AD, AWS, Azure integrations, • Testing functions and decision points ??As Code??, such as Policy as code, • Experience of GitOps Repos, • API Testing, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing, • Team Leadership & Management - Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage other engineers within the team, • DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices, • Pub Sub and MQ, • GCP (Cloud) testing approaches and methodology., • SaaS Testing, • Process Improvement - Establish performance testing standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the organization Skill set ideally including several of: • Java, Cypher, Python, JavaScript, PHP, .NET, Go, SQL Server, MySQL, • API, • QMetry, • Test Rail, • BDD/TDD, • Jenkins, • Postman, • Insomnia All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

If you need support in completing the application or if you require a different format of this document, please get in touch with at or call TCS London Office number 02031552100 with the subject line: “Application Support Request”. Role: Hardware Engineer Job Type: Permanent Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid) Number of hours: 40 hours per week – full time Careers at TCS: It means more TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve. Our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership. • Build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders., • Gain access to endless learning opportunities., • Work closely with the range of teams within the business to bring products to life. Key responsibilities • Design, install, configure, and maintain servers, storage, networking, and peripheral hardware, • Implement and maintain OS, virtualization platforms, and system monitoring tools, • Collaborate with software, DevOps, and operations teams to ensure hardware compatibility and optimal system performance, • Manage system upgrades, patches, and lifecycle management, • Monitor and troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and infrastructure performance issues, • Ensure high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery capabilities for critical systems, • Implement security policies, patch management, and vulnerability mitigation, • Support technical problem solving, root cause analysis, and incident resolution Key Skills & Knowledge • Must have experience with Hardware & Infrastructure – Setting-up Servers (Dell, HP, Cisco), Storage systems and configuration of Networking devices (switches, routers, firewalls), • Strong experience with Operating Systems both Linux and Windows Servers., • Virtualization & Cloud Platforms – VMware, AWS, Azure, • Database & Application Support – Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, • Scripting & Automation – Bash, PowerShell, Python, • Networking Protocols – TCP/IP, VPN, VLANs, Subnetting, Firewalls, Routing/Switching, • System Monitoring & Management – Nagios, Zabbix, Grafana, Prometheus, SolarWinds Rewards & Benefits TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network. Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing At TCS, we believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join. Our diversity, inclusion and social activities involve 12 employee networks including LGBTQ+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events (we even sponsor the London Marathon). We are open to all and treat applications equally, regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, age, sexual orientation, or beliefs. If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation due to Disability or Neurodiverse Condition to complete an employment application, or during any phase of the hiring process, please contact us at with the subject line: “Reasonable Accommodation Request”. Due to the high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion. Join us and do more of what matters. Apply online now.

As a Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you will take on a technical leadership role, in Contact Engagement Platform (CEP), supporting multiple delivery teams within a complex, multi-supplier environment. You will play a key role within CDIO’s intelligent client function, ensuring that the infrastructure underpinning our services is secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective. You will apply your significant technical expertise in areas such as cloud computing, automation, networking, and platform operations to ensure the successful delivery and continuous improvement of HMRC’s technology platforms. You will continuously assess the suitability of operational practices, governance frameworks, and technical standards to ensure that infrastructure teams are well supported by effective ‘guard rails’, helping them deliver high-quality, maintainable, and value-for-money services for the taxpayer. As an experienced agile practitioner, you will champion modern infrastructure engineering principles, such as continuous delivery, automation, and proactive monitoring. You will advocate for CEP’s Platform and Cloud strategies, particularly in areas where infrastructure and platform services intersect with application development. You will help strike the right balance between engaging with wider HMRC functions and empowering platform teams to deliver against their priorities, while maintaining strong alignment with organisational goals. You will ensure that CEP’s platforms remain responsive to user and business needs, investing in effective feedback loops and driving continuous improvement. You will identify, mitigate, and resolve risks to infrastructure delivery, ensuring that security, compliance, and reliability remain integral without becoming barriers to progress. Job description • Reporting to the Deputy Director for Contact Engagement Platform (CEP), you will set the strategic direction for your team/s, ensuring that the platforms and services underpinning CEP’s platforms are secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective., • You will own and define the infrastructure and platform engineering strategy for your service delivery teams within the Contact Engagement Platform. This includes embedding modern agile, DevOps, and cloud engineering practices alongside robust assurance and governance processes, ensuring that infrastructure and platform services meet both user needs and HMRC’s organisational requirements., • You will identify opportunities for HMRC to enhance its approach to infrastructure delivery, through collaboration with other Heads of Infrastructure and Engineering across government, and by maintaining awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends., • You will ensure the organisation continues to adopt innovative, efficient, and sustainable technologies that deliver measurable value for money for the taxpayer., • You will champion modern infrastructure engineering practices within CDIO, demonstrating how automation, observability, and self-service can be implemented safely and effectively. You will promote a culture where teams can deploy and manage infrastructure changes frequently and confidently, while maintaining compliance with HMRC’s change management, security, and governance standards., • You will ensure that infrastructure roles within CEP are aligned with the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework, overseeing the development of career pathways, learning opportunities, and apprenticeship programmes that build capability and professional excellence across the community., • You will work in close partnership with other Heads of Profession and Practice, for example, those leading Service Validation and Test, Architecture, and Cyber Security, to ensure that the infrastructure engineering strategy is coherent, integrated, and aligned to the wider objectives of Our Future CDIO and HMRC’s long-term digital transformation goals. Person specification Essential criteria: • Working in a technical leadership role, identifying opportunities for process, tooling, or technology improvements, ensuring these are implemented in line with relevant organisational standards and industry best practices., • Significant experience of building and operating large-scale services in a cloud-first development environment (preferably AWS)., • Supporting multiple delivery teams within a multi-supplier environment, including defining expected outcomes for teams (such as through statements of work) as well as working with both suppliers and senior stakeholders to remediate issues when they arise., • Placing user needs first, championing the value of prototyping, user research and performance analytics in understanding how users perceive and interact with services, ensuring that they meet user needs and can be iterated to improve over time, including allowing requirements to change., • Supporting teams by removing platform blockers, allowing teams to go as fast as they can., • Promoting and supporting an agile approach to infrastructure engineering delivery within a large-scale, multiple-delivery group environment, emphasising principles such as the value of internal developer platforms and pattern libraries., • Taking responsibility for operating platform services in a live environment and supporting the process around live incidents, ensuring that appropriate investigations are undertaken, senior stakeholders are kept informed and post-incident analysis is conducted to reduce the risk of reoccurrence., • Improving internal capability and reducing the reliance upon suppliers for technical roles, for example by identifying or developer appropriate training programmes, or establishing apprenticeship, industrial placement and/or work experience schemes., • Establishing and enforcing appropriate “guard rails” around how teams deploy services in a cloud environment, in the form of processes or tooling, to ensure adherence to expected organisational standards and policies., • A strong understanding of potential security controls for internal and external facing web services and their supporting platform capabilities, with experience of both agreeing appropriate controls with security teams and ensuring they are correctly implemented in services., • Providing advice and guidance to senior stakeholders around the implications of technical decisions and ways of working, based upon your prior experience and in-depth understanding of the relevant technical concepts., • Contributing to the wider technical/profession communities within a large organisation, sharing your experience and expertise with other areas to improve organisational capability

Senior Test Engineer – Digital Consultancy Location: Leeds (Hybrid / UK-wide with travel) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £57,000 – £64,000 per annum Overview Our client, a leading digital consultancy, is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality, user-centred digital solutions. This role is suited to an experienced testing professional operating at senior level who combines deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and a passion for quality, automation, and continuous improvement. The position offers clear progression opportunities, with the advertised salary positioned at the lower end of the senior band to support growth within the role. Responsibilities • Define testing strategies and parameters in collaboration with product, design, and engineering teams., • Create and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and quality assurance procedures., • Execute functional and non-functional testing, producing clear test reports for internal and external stakeholders., • Contribute to the design and delivery of user-centred digital solutions within multidisciplinary teams., • Design, maintain, and improve test automation frameworks for web and native applications., • Support and improve software development and deployment pipelines, identifying risks and bottlenecks early., • Communicate testing approaches, progress, and outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences., • Build strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure delivery challenges are resolved effectively., • Support recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and line management of other test engineers. Essential • Extensive experience across the full testing lifecycle in a QA or Test Engineer role., • Strong experience in functional and non-functional test automation., • Proven experience testing web and mobile applications, including accessibility, usability, and cross-browser/device testing., • Hands-on experience with testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, SpecFlow, Cucumber, Gherkin, JMeter, and K6., • Experience working with RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures., • Strong understanding of agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and TDD., • Experience designing scalable testing frameworks across varied platforms and environments., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Exposure to Python for test automation or scripting., • Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and/or Kubernetes., • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM)., • Experience working with public cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure., • Familiarity with CI/CD tooling including Jenkins, Azure DevOps, AWS CodeBuild, or similar., • Competitive salary with structured progression opportunities., • Contributory pension scheme., • 25 days’ annual leave plus UK public holidays., • Flexible benefits package, including additional leave, wellbeing contributions, and charitable giving options., • Private healthcare and dental options., • Life assurance and critical illness cover., • Cycle-to-work scheme and electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme., • Volunteer days and wellbeing initiatives., • Employee discount platform. The recruitment process may include interviews and technical or practical assessments. Our client is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be supported throughout the process. Candidates must be based within reasonable travelling distance of a UK office location and be flexible to travel to client or office sites as required.

DV Cleared Kubernetes Engineer - Remote First Empiric are looking for several DevOps Engineers with Active Developed Vetting Clearance and very strong Kubernetes skills for a long-term defence contract on a largely remote basis. Requirements; • Kubernetes for on-prem installations, • Public Cloud experience (AWS or GCP), • Strong DevOps skills; CI/CD pipelines, automation, containerisation ..., • Experience with highly secure environments, • 5+ years of experience, • Active DV clearance Details: • 6 month rolling contract (2-3 year programme), • Competitive daily rate, • Pending IR35 assessment (will present rates for both)

Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Who We Are At Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) PlayStation, we create unforgettable gaming experiences—and we're just as committed to building a world-class team. As a leader in interactive entertainment, PlayStation operates at a massive scale, supporting millions of players worldwide and processing billions of transactions annually across our digital ecosystem. Our Store Publishing Operations & Commerce (SPOC) team is responsible for ensuring trust, security, and seamless transactions across PlayStation’s digital store. We provide data-driven solutions to support platform services, customer experience, payments, fraud prevention, and risk management. By using advanced analytics and machine learning/AI, we assist in protecting the commerce ecosystem, facilitating business growth, and optimizing player experiences. About The Role We are seeking a Senior ML/AI Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and deployment of large-scale automation efforts, utilizing LLMs and generative AI as appropriate. This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, backend engineering, and cloud-scale infrastructure, focusing on building intelligent systems that power our teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building scalable, automated systems. You combine backend engineering expertise with applied AI knowledge, using technologies like LangChain, vector databases, and LLM APIs alongside microservices, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines to create resilient, intelligent systems. You’ll partner closely with devOps, data science, and data engineering to deploy scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient automation solutions that increase efficiencies, and accelerates innovation across the organization. Key Responsibilities Automate Workflows: Architect, build, test, and monitor AWS-based workflows to solve critical business problems Microservices and APIs: Develop microservices for ML-driven applications using Python or Java, ensuring scalability and resilience. Service Availability: Guarantee high levels of service availability through participation in an on-call rotation, following best practices for disaster recovery and business continuity. Automated Deployment: Ensure all work is deployed in an automated, repeatable fashion, optimizing infrastructure for cost and efficiency. Qualifications And Education Requirements Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience in machine learning, backend engineering, or AI platform development. Coding Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with Java and Python. Cloud Competency: Proficiency with common AWS services or equivalent such as EKS/ECS, Kinesis, Lambda, DynamoDB, SNS, and SQS. Systems Monitoring and Analytics: Knowledge of systems monitoring, alerting, and analytics using tools such as Datadog, Splunk, New Relic, or AWS CloudTrail. Communication Skills: Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration. LLM Expertise: Proven experience developing, evaluating and orchestrating agentic workflows MLOps and Distributed Systems: Hands-on experience with distributed systems and MLOps tooling such as Kubernetes, Docker, MLflow, Airflow, Terraform, and CI/CD. Preferred Skills Data Streaming and Orchestration: Familiarity with tools such as Kafka, Flink, Spark, dbt, and Airflow. Multi-Modal LLM Systems: Experience with multi-modal LLM systems (text + image embeddings). AI Observability and Evaluation: Exposure to AI observability, prompt evaluation frameworks, and safety alignment tools. Vector Database Knowledge: Understanding of vector databases and retrieval workflows. PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play - it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994 when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation. Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation. Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Key Duties: • Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation: Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Work with cross-functional teams to understand application requirements and ensure cloud infrastructure meets performance, security, and availability standards. Deploy Node.js applications on cloud platforms and optimise for performance and cost., • Node.js Development: Develop and maintain server-side logic using Node.js. Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements using server-side logic. Ensure the responsiveness of applications and handle requests from front-end systems., • Containerization and Orchestration: Utilise containerization technologies such as Docker for packaging applications and microservices. Implement and manage container orchestration solutions (e.g., Kubernetes) to automate deployment, scaling, and management of containerised applications., • Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Implement monitoring solutions to track the performance and health of Node.js applications and cloud infrastructure. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud services, infrastructure, and Node.js applications., • Security: Implement security best practices for cloud infrastructure and Node.js applications. Conduct regular security audits and address vulnerabilities promptly., • Collaboration and Documentation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, DevOps, and IT, to ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud infrastructure, deployment processes, and configurations. Attributes and Skills to Succeed: • You have proven experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role with strong proficiency with Node.js and JavaScript., • You have solid experience with PostgreSQL and database design., • Skilled in cloud-native application development, • Strong understanding of AWS skills to build scalable and efficient solutions., • Understanding of RESTful API design principles., • You have excellent communication and collaboration skills and previous experience collaborating in a cross-functional team, including Product teams., • You have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug issues efficiently., • You are skilled at breaking down complex software development tasks into smaller, manageable chunks, facilitating efficient implementation., • You are curious and enthusiastic with a drive to constantly learn and acquire new knowledge. Beneficial Experience (Not Required): • Knowledge of serverless architecture (e.g., AWS Lambda)., • Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)., • CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance., • Previous experience with TDD.

Technical Lead (Contract, UK, Remote) This is a contract full time remote opportunity for those based in the UK. About Nearform Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact. Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI. Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart. As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products. Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Nearform engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems. About The Technical Lead Role As a Technical Lead at Nearform, you will be responsible for leading and guiding development teams while working directly with clients to translate business and technical requirements into impactful applications. However, as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects in your time here, your responsibilities may also include: • Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team., • Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects., • Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues., • Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies are upheld within the team., • Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs., • Shape and define architectural decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability., • Provide updates to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making. What We Are Looking For In This Person • Significant experience in Data engineering as either a Senior Engineer leading projects and mentoring or as a Technical Lead. For this particular role, you will ideally be using Python, Databricks and other Data technologies and frameworks., • Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements., • Experience leading engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring., • Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns., • Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices., • Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git., • Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), • Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR), • Empathy and people skills Our Interview Process Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom) An initial conversation with a member of our Talent Team to explore your background, leadership experience, and career goals. We’ll provide an overview of Nearform, discuss potential alignment, and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment. Technical Lead Assessment (90 mins, Zoom) Role A structured assessment led by a senior Technical Lead or Head of Engineering, designed to evaluate key aspects of a Technical Lead role. This session includes a selection of tasks to cover: Architecture Design – We want to see how you approach a high level problem, demonstrating your design thinking and decision-making process. Technical Implementation – How do you turn a design into reality, taking into account business needs? Code Standards and Feedback – We want to see not just your own skills, but also how you improve those around you Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom) A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join. There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project. Ready to Join Us? If you're passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence. If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help.

Job Title: WAF Automation Engineer (Strong DevOps, Secrets management, Security Vault) Location: Sheffield- 3Days/week Onsite Duration: 6months+ Contract Inside IR35 The role As an Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our IT infrastructure by designing, creating, and maintaining bespoke Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines tailored to specific project needs. You will be responsible for the integration of CI/CD pipelines with solutions developed by other teams, scripting, and the creation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests using tools like Terraform. Your expertise in Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, Python, and other relevant technologies will be essential. You should have a solid background in building CI/CD pipelines and a comprehensive understanding of DevOps practices. The ideal candidate should not only have technical proficiency in data structures, automation technologies, API interactions, and cloud services, but also exhibit a strong drive to research, investigate, and collaborate effectively within the organization. Key Responsibilities CI/CD Pipeline Development: Create and implement new, customized CI/CD pipelines tailored for specific project use cases, ensuring efficient, automated workflows Pipeline Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain existing CI/CD pipelines to ensure they are efficient, secure, and up-to-date with the latest technology standards Integration of Solutions: Work collaboratively with other teams to integrate their solutions and tools into the CI/CD pipelines effectively, enhancing overall workflow and productivity. IaC Manifests Creation: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests, predominantly using Terraform, to manage and provision IT infrastructure in a consistent and repeatable manner Experience with API development and integrations with platforms such as Kong API Gateway (ideal), Apigee, AWS API GW, Azure API GW, etc Tool Proficiency: Utilize and demonstrate expertise in tools such as Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, and Python, effectively integrating them into the CI/CD processes Script Writing: Write and maintain scripts to automate various aspects of the infrastructure and deployment processes, improving efficiency and reducing the potential for human error. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and implementation of DevOps practices Proactive Research and Collaboration: Eager to research and utilize company resources like Confluence, find relevant contacts, and reach out to other teams for unknowns. Prepared to independently investigate and resolve challenges. Key Experience Ideal Candidate Profile Technical Expertise in CI/CD Tools: Proficiency in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI, GitLab CI, and Bamboo. Ability to configure, manage, and optimize these tools for various project requirements. Proficiency in Scripting Languages: Strong skills in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell. Ability to write and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and deployments Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Extensive experience in creating and managing infrastructure using code. Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet Data Structuring and Management: Advanced skills in managing data using formats like JSON, YAML, XML, and others. Capable of parsing, creating, and maintaining complex data structures for configuration and automation purposes. API Integration and Management: Expertise in querying, integrating, and managing APIs. Capable of constructing and executing API calls for data retrieval, updates, and inter-service communication. Version Control Systems: In-depth knowledge of version control systems like Git, including branching strategies, repository management, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. Understanding of containerized environments and their integration into CI/CD pipelines Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP; understanding of cloud-specific services and how to integrate them into CI/CD processes Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk. Ability to set up and maintain monitoring and logging for applications and infrastructure Security Practices in DevOps (DevSecOps): Understanding of security practices in a DevOps environment. Familiarity with security scanning tools, implementing secure coding practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards Agile and Scrum Methodologies: Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies. Ability to work in fast-paced, iterative development environments and adapt to changing requirements Networking and Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and basic security concepts (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems and workflows to propose effective automation solutions. Collaboration and Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Project Management Skills: Basic project management skills with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables in a cross-functional environment. Research and Investigative Skills: Motivated to self-educate and explore company resources and external knowledge bases. Some basic screening questions - 1. In a few sentences describe the last pipeline development works you were involved in: What did it do? What were its components and what was your involvement? 2. Describe the difference between blue-green deployment and canary deployment 3. Can you explain the main differences between imperative and declarative methods? 4. How do you manage secrets and sensitive information in a DevOps environment? 5. Rate these skills as a strength from 1 (Lowest) to 10 (Highest): o Multi-CSP (Which ones) o Python o CI/CD solutions o Github o Terraform & Ansible TPBN1_UKTJ

A leading DevOps platform provider based in the UK is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to enhance their scalable, secure infrastructure. You'll work with modern tech stacks such as AWS and Kubernetes, contributing to the reliability of services used by thousands.

As a product-driven company founded by engineers, we know the value of a great engineering culture, and we’re looking for a Principal DevOps Engineer to join a team built from the ground up on trust, teamwork and tight feedback loops. As a Principal DevOps Engineer you’ll work collaboratively us