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Job Description As an Agentic AI Engineer, you will design, build, and run AI agents and workflows that meaningfully improve how our engineers work every day. You will work closely with engineering teams to understand their pain points and translate them into practical solutions — for example, building reusable components like commands, skills, and CI agents; designing and orchestrating custom agent workflows; developing low/no-code agents for faster adoption; and creating and maintaining knowledge bases connected via connectors and MCP servers. You will also help teams adopt modern development workflows (e.g., spec-driven development instead of “vibe coding”) and lead workshops and training sessions to scale these practices across the organization Your work will help our teams shape the new way of working, reduce manual and repetitive work, and unlock new ways of collaborating with AI agents at scale — ultimately improving both developer productivity and the impact we deliver for clients. You will be based in Europe time zone as part of our CodeBeyond Team, partnering with engineers and stakeholders across different teams and setups. This team helps our colleagues adopt cutting-edge agentic platforms and workflows so they can focus more on solving complex problems and less on routine execution. Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have: • Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey., • A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes., • Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences., • Deep experience with agentic platforms, • Hands-on experience building and deploying agents using platforms such as AgentCore, Gemini Enterprise, and Azure Copilot., • Strong understanding of agent SDKs and frameworks such as ADK, LangChain, and Strands., • Strong development workflow discipline, • Proficient in modern development workflows (branching, code review, CI/CD, testing, observability)., • Clear understanding of why “vibe coding” (coding without specs, tests, or structure) is harmful at scale., • Experience using spec-driven development or similar frameworks to design and implement features in a structured way., • Agentic protocols, communication, and tactics, • Familiarity with key agentic patterns and protocols such as A2A (agent-to-agent communication), MCP (Model Context Protocol), RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), memory management, and context management., • Ability to design effective interaction patterns between agents, tools, and users., • Cross-functional collaboration, • Ability to work with engineers, PMs, and other stakeholders to understand their problems and define clear, actionable requirements., • Experience running workshops, training sessions, and demos to drive adoption and teach best practices., • Hands-on build experience with LLM tooling, • Have created and maintained Cursor commands, Claude skills, steering documents, and CI agents (or similar equivalents in other tools)., • Comfortable experimenting with and standardizing new agent workflows and tools for wider team use., • Nice to have, • Experience with enterprise AI governance, safety, and compliance practices., • Background in developer experience (DevEx), platform engineering, or internal tools., • Familiarity with observability and monitoring for agents (traces, logs, evaluation frameworks, feedback loops)., • Experience integrating agents with existing systems via APIs, webhooks, and event-driven architectures.

Frontend Software Engineer (React) – Fully Remote (UK) 💷 Up to £85,000 + Benefits 🌍 Fully Remote (UK) 🚀 High growth company – Great Future prospects Build modern user experiences for data driven technology used at scale A fantastic opportunity to join a growing international technology business building next generation software that automates and streamlines complex data workflows. The businesses platform removes friction, reduces manual effort, and enables organisations to move faster with confidence. As a Frontend Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping intuitive, high performance web applications used in mission critical environments. You’ll work closely with backend, QA, and DevOps teams in a highly collaborative, remote first engineering culture. This is a hands on role for someone who cares about clean code, great UX, and building products that scale. What You’ll Be Doing • Designing and building modern web applications using React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, • Creating responsive, cross browser user interfaces with a strong focus on usability, • Writing testable, maintainable code with unit and integration tests, • Collaborating with backend engineers on API contracts and data integration, • Working with DevOps on CI pipelines, containerisation, and deployment workflows, • Managing dependencies and ensuring application performance and reliability, • Participating actively in code reviews, design discussions, and UX improvements, • Supporting QA with validation, verification, and quality improvements What We’re Looking For • Strong experience building frontend applications with React and TypeScript, • Solid understanding of modern frontend architecture and best practices, • Experience with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest, Playwright, or React Testing Library, • Familiarity with state and data fetching libraries (e.g. react query), • Experience working with design systems (e.g. Material UI), • Knowledge of authentication and secure API integration (OAuth2 or similar), • Exposure to Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (e.g. Azure), • Experience working in a domain involving High Complexity & demanding Security requirements, • A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills for remote working Nice to Have • Experience working in complex, data heavy applications, • Understanding of DevOps methodologies and container based environments, • Exposure to other languages such as C# (not essential) Why Join? • 💷 Salary up to £85,000, • 🌍 Fully remote role (UK based), • Work on modern, meaningful products with real world impact, • A clean, scalable codebase and strong engineering standards, • High trust, low ego, remote first culture, • Opportunity to influence frontend architecture as the company scales 📩 Interested? Apply now to find out more; Great opportunity – don’t miss it! Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Remote, UK) Build quality into products that power critical data decisions Salary: Up to £70,000 + Benefits Location: Fully Remote (UK) Growth: High growth scale‑up with exceptional long term prospects The Opportunity The business is looking for a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer who cares deeply about quality, automation, and real world outcomes. You’ll join a rapidly scaling technology business at a pivotal moment. You will be working on a platform that automates complex data workflows used in mission critical environments. With major global partners, recent investment, and expansion across the UK, Europe, and the US, this is a chance to take ownership of quality engineering in a product that genuinely matters. This is a high visibility role where your work will directly influence reliability, performance, and trust in a data driven platform used at scale. About the Company The business builds next generation software designed to remove friction from complex data processes, reducing manual effort, improving accuracy, and accelerating testing and deployment. Recognised as a leader in its space, the company is moving fast and investing heavily in engineering quality as it scales internationally. What You’ll Do As a key member of the engineering team, you will: • Design, build, and evolve robust automated test suites, • Execute manual testing and identify the highest value opportunities for automation, • Own test documentation, traceability, and QA processes, • Contribute to performance and security testing, including OAuth2 authentication, • Ensure reliable cross-browser, cross time zone testing for modern web applications, • Work closely with engineers and stakeholders to embed quality early in the SDLC What You’ll Bring You’ll bring a strong quality mindset alongside hands on technical capability, including: • Proven experience in automation‑focused QA roles, • Experience developing both manual and automated tests for Web Applications, • Strong skills in TypeScript and JavaScript (React experience beneficial), • Hands‑on experience with Playwright, as well as tools like Cypress, or Selenium, • Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile practices, • Experience building and deploying CI/CD pipelines, • Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. Xray, JIRA), • Experience with BDD frameworks (Gherkin / Cucumber), • Experience working in domains that involve high complexity and demanding security requirements, • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills, • A detail‑driven approach and passion for continuous improvement What’s in It for You • Salary up to £70,000, • Commission plan, • Comprehensive benefits package, • Fully remote working within the UK, • The opportunity to shape and mature quality engineering within a scaling tech organisation, • The opportunity to work with the latest technology, • Exposure to complex, meaningful systems and long term career progression Please note: Candidates must have full right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Reporting to the Electrical Authorising Engineer (A.E.), the Low Voltage Authorised Person (LVAP) will support the delivery of several M&E construction projects across the central and north regions. They will work with the construction management resources on the sites and specifically oversee the electrical safety and quality elements including providing Approved Person (AP) governance and sign off. The suitable candidate for this role must have prior experience of working on £1m+ electrical projects in occupied buildings, preferably hospital energy centres, ideally as a Principal Contractor. This will include proven experience with lighting, Building Management Systems (BMS), HV/LV and connection to electricity distribution systems. Experience of working in boiler plant rooms, and combined heat and power plants will be beneficial. You will also be highly driven, an innovative thinker with a strong team working ethic to hit the ground running and thrive in this busy and successful organisation. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Quality, Safety, Health and Environment (QSHE) • Supporting the day-to-day electrical safety across multiple sites., • Proactively input into the review of electrical sub-contractor RAMS and liaising with the Contractor Project Managers to ensure timely issue., • Own the timely reporting of any Accident, Incident or Near Miss on sites using the reporting and escalation procedures., • Implementation and communication of electrical safe working practices at site level. Operational - Pre-Construction Stage • Support the identification of buildability and logistical challenges on site to mitigate potential cost and time risks during Construction. Support the assessment of sub-contractor packages from a logistical H&S perspective., • Contribute to the construction phase plans and draft site-specific electrical procedures with the project teams, for authorisation by the AE. Operational - Construction Stage • Review sub-contractor method statements and risk assessments, ensure compliance during delivery of all works., • Carry out regular inspections of installations to monitor progress, quality and compliance., • Take and maintain regular records of progress and quality of the works., • Input into monthly Project Review sessions with the Regional Operations Managers. Commissioning Stage • Organise witness testing with consultants and statutory authorities., • Ensure all commissioning is carried out in line with Regulations and standards including CIBSE and BSRIA codes of practice. Post Construction Stage • Review sub-contractor operation and maintenance manual, and ensure all required information is included and to the required standards ahead of Client submission and handover. The above list is not exhaustive and can change due to business requirements. Knowledge, Skills, Education & Experience • Current driving license, • Own transport, • 18th Edition Electrical Wiring qualification, • C&G 2391 or 2394 and 2395 or equivalent Test and Inspection Certificate, • First Aid at work qualified, • CITB SMSTS or SSSTS, • C&G Accredited LVAP Course, • Substantial experience working with a Tier 1 or 2 contractor., • Experience working with Lighting retrofits, BMS, Connection to electricity and gas distribution systems, Understanding of HV and LV systems, • M&E quality control and commissioning processes., • 3 years / suitable experience working on mid-range (£1m+) complex electrical refurbishment schemes in a multi-disciplinary project team., • Understanding of national standards such as CIBSE, HTMs, HBNs, BSENs (especially IET regulations), Building Regulations, • Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint., • Communicates own ideas and points of view with conviction, where necessary acknowledging their limitations., • Listens respectfully to views and ideas of others, embracing and developing them., • Provides honest, respectful feedback (positive and negative)., • Risk tolerant – able and willing to deal with uncertainty, managing it effectively, • ECS Gold Card (Electrical), • Asbestos Awareness within the last 12 months

Software Engineer – £65,000–£85,000 + Equity – Remote (UK) - London office if preferred The Opportunity 💻 Join a fast-growing, AI-native software company building workflow automation tools used daily by thousands of professionals across people-heavy industries. The platform removes manual, repetitive work through AI, automation and thoughtful product design, helping teams move faster and focus on higher-value tasks. You’ll join at an exciting scale-up stage where the product has strong traction, real revenue and clear product-market fit, but still plenty of greenfield engineering challenges ahead. This is a role for someone who enjoys ownership, autonomy and building features that customers genuinely rely on every single day. About the Role 💼 You’ll join a high-performing, collaborative engineering team where engineers are trusted owners, not ticket-takers. • Design, build and ship features end-to-end across the stack, • Develop scalable backend services in Python, • Own work from design through implementation, testing and deployment, • Help shape architecture and engineering standards as the platform scales, • Work closely with product, QA and other engineers to solve real customer problems The team values clean design, maintainable systems and thoughtful decision-making over rushing out short-term fixes. What You’ll Be Working On 🚀 • Backend services and APIs in Python, • Distributed systems and third-party integrations, • Workflow automation features powered by AI and LLMs, • Frontend product experiences used constantly throughout the day, • Reliability, performance and scalability as usage grows, • Continuous improvements to developer experience and code quality You’ll get breadth, impact and variety rather than being siloed into one small area. Skills and Experience 📈 • Strong experience building backend systems in Python, • Comfortable working across the stack or keen to grow into full-stack ownership, • Experience with APIs, integrations and distributed systems, • Startup or scale-up experience where you’ve shipped real product, • Product mindset, you care about why you’re building something, not just how, • Clear communicator who collaborates well with cross-functional teams, • Pragmatic, quality-focused engineer who values maintainable code, • Degree Nice to have but not required: • AWS or cloud infrastructure experience, • Browser/email extensions, • LLM or AI-powered features 📍 Location: Remote or Hybrid (UK-based team) 💰 Compensation: £65,000–£85,000 + equity 🏢 Team: Product-focused engineering, high ownership, low ego 🌱 Stage: High-growth scale-up with strong traction *No sponsorship offered Software Engineer – £65,000–£85,000 + Equity – Remote (UK) - London office if preferred

Software Tester | Manual Testing | 6 Month Contract | Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35) | SC & NPPV3 Clearance Required | Remote MERITUS are excited to be partnered with a growing Technical Consultancy that requires an experienced Manual Test Engineer to support one of their public sector clients on a 6 month contract basis. This role would suit someone who enjoys hands-on testing, takes pride in finding issues early, and is comfortable working in secure, structured environments. You’ll be part of a collaborative delivery team, working closely with developers, product owners, and other testers to make sure releases meet functional and quality expectations. While the focus is firmly on manual testing, there may be opportunities to support existing automation where relevant. The Role requires candidates to hold SC & NPPV3 clearances. Main Responsibilities: • Carry out manual testing across new features and existing functionality, including functional, regression, integration, and UAT., • Create and maintain clear, well-structured test cases and test plans based on requirements and user stories., • Identify, document, and track defects, working with developers to support timely fixes., • Use Azure DevOps (or similar tools) to manage test activity, defects, and reporting., • Work closely with the wider delivery team to provide feedback, highlight risks, and support quality throughout the SDLC. Required Skills: • Strong experience in a manual testing role within software delivery teams., • Solid understanding of testing processes and methodologies, including regression and UAT., • Experience writing and executing test cases and producing clear defect reports., • Familiarity with Azure DevOps or comparable test and defect management tools., • Confident communicator who can work independently and as part of a team. Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Software Tester role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.

The role involves developing test automation frameworks and conducting manual and automated testing. A leading holiday park organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to enhance the quality and performance of their digital products. Candidates should have strong experience with t

A leading software solutions provider in the UK is looking for a Test Analyst who will manage testing processes and collaborate with development teams. The successful candidate will prepare test plans, conduct risk assessments, and perform both manual and automated testing. The role requires strong

We’re looking for an experienced Test Engineer to drive quality, reliability, and performance across our digital products and technology solutions across Parkdean Resorts. You’ll deliver manual, exploratory, and automated testing while shaping test automation frameworks that boost speed, coverag

A leading holiday park organization is seeking a Test Engineer to join their Newcastle team. The ideal candidate will drive quality and performance across digital products, executing manual and automated testing.

This hybrid role requires expertise in Manual Testing with a focus on 3D Visualisation Software.

Candidates should have solid manual testing experience and familiarity with testing tools like Postman and Jira. The role involves designing and executing manual tests for desktop, web, and mobile applications, with a strong focus on UI/UX and API testing.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality products through testing practices, and implementing best practices in quality assurance. Ideal candidates will have solid experience with REST APIs and a strong understanding of testing across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities include designing test scripts for both manual and automated tests, developing test strategies, and collaborating with teams to enhance testability.

This role involves conducting detailed manual testing of software applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing various testing tools such as Postman and Cypress. Candidates should have prior experience in manual testing and a strong attention to detail, with a willingness t

A global API management company is seeking a QA Engineer to enhance the software development process through manual testing and automation. Essential skills include extensive manual testing experience and familiarity with automation tools such as Postman and Selenium. You'll work in an Agile environ

Join to apply for the QA Tester - Mobile App and Firmware (Manual Testing Role) role at Botz Innovation. We are seeking a QA Tester who can support our release cycles through structured manual testing of both the mobile application and the device firmware. One to three or more years of manual QA tes

The successful candidate will provide quality assurance support across projects, focusing on both manual and automated testing.

The role requires expertise in both manual and automated testing, as well as a strong understanding of all testing phases. A UK government contractor is seeking a Test Lead to conduct and lead testing plans and strategies.