Remote engineering jobs in United Kingdom

Job Specification: Software Testing Engineer (Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs) Job Title: Software Testing Engineer Location: Remote/Hybrid London (Occasional) Department: Quality Assurance / Software Testing Reports To: QA Lead / Engineering Manager Preferable for candiates to hold SC and NPPV3 Clearances at the time of application. Job Overview: We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated Software Testing Engineer with experience in testing Java-based applications, particularly those built using Spring Boot and RESTful APIs. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing manual and automated tests to ensure product quality. A strong understanding of RESTful services and backend testing will be crucial for this role, alongside experience in using relevant testing frameworks and tools. Key Responsibilities: Test Planning & Strategy: Analyze business and technical requirements to identify and define testing needs. Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for new and existing features. Collaborate with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of project scope and deliverables. Test Execution: Perform functional, regression, and performance testing of Java-based applications, including backend services built with Spring Boot. Test RESTful APIs, validating both request/response payloads, headers, and ensuring correct status codes. Validate integration points between services and external APIs. Automation Testing: Develop and execute automated test scripts using appropriate tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG). Build automated tests for RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, Rest-Assured, or equivalent. Maintain and extend existing automation frameworks to increase test coverage. Defect Management: Identify, report, and track software defects in defect management systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla). Work closely with the development team to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Ensure that defects are fixed and verified before releases. Performance & Load Testing: Conduct performance and load testing for critical API services using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or similar. Monitor system behavior under high load conditions to ensure stability and scalability. CI/CD & Deployment: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) to ensure continuous testing. Ensure tests are triggered and executed on each code commit or build. Documentation & Reporting: Document test results, log defects, and provide detailed status reports to stakeholders. Create detailed and clear documentation for all automated test suites. Skills & Qualifications: Required: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Hands-on experience testing Java applications and Spring Boot services. Proven experience testing RESTful APIs (manual and automated). Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Java and experience working with Spring Boot applications. Proficiency in testing RESTful services, understanding of HTTP methods, and JSON/XML. Experience with automation frameworks like Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar. Familiarity with REST API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Rest-Assured). Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling). Knowledge of version control systems like Git. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred: Compuer Science/Software Engineering University Degree with Minimum of 2.1 or preferably 1st Class Experience in Agile/Scrum environments. Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Knowledge of microservices architecture and testing within distributed systems. Familiarity with performance monitoring and APM tools like New Relic or Datadog. Key Competencies: Automation Mindset: Ability to continuously improve testing coverage through automation. Collaboration: Work closely with development, product, and operations teams. Adaptability: Able to adjust to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Detail-Oriented: Precision in reporting defects and ensuring product quality.

3-Month Contract: Junior Graphic & UX/UI Designer At Instruct, we're revolutionising how AI interacts with the world. While current AI systems possess vast intelligence, they're often trapped in a box, unable to take meaningful action. We're building the bridge that unleashes AI's full capabilities, allowing it to not just think, but do. **The Role** As a Junior Graphic & UX/UI Designer at Instruct, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our visual and user experience across various platforms. Your multifaceted role will evolve as our startup grows and our objectives shift. Contract Details - Duration: 3 months - Type: Full-time temporary contract - Location: Battersea Power Station, London (Hybrid) Important note: We do require to see your portfolio so we can assess your application. Please ensure you link this to your profile or share your portfolio with us when applying. **What You'll Do** Visual Design - Shape and maintain our marketing website - Explore opportunities for brand design and development to enhance our market presence - Create assets for marketing campaigns, including social media posts - Design compelling pitch decks that tell our story to investors and clients UX/UI Design - Create wireframes and prototypes for our main web application - Conduct user mapping and UX research to inform design decisions - Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces - Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure seamless integration of design and functionality **What We're Looking For** Talent and creativity matter more than formal education. You might be early (junior to mid-level) in your career or bringing years of experience – we're interested in what you can do, not just what you've done. If you demonstrate enthusiasm and a keen eye for design, we want to hear from you! Must-Haves: - Proficiency in Figma and the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) - Strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and creativity - Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced startup environment Nice-to-Haves : - Experience with Framer - Proficiency in motion graphics - Background in brand design - Experience in user testing or user research **What's In It For You?** - Annual salary: £30,000 - £35,000 - Modern hybrid working: 4 days in our Battersea Power Station office, 1 day remote - Regular team socials to celebrate success and build connections - Professional development opportunities including conferences and industry events related to the product and AI, helping you stay at the cutting edge of the latest innovations - Be part of a team that's revolutionising how AI interacts with the world Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about design and excited about shaping the future of AI interaction, we want to hear from you. Join us in building something extraordinary.

About Us: Writers Inc. is a leading provider of professional writing services, with a talented, worldwide team of over 50 writers, editors, managers and support staff. With offices in Essex and Waltham Abbey, we specialize in delivering bespoke, high-quality content across various sectors, empowering businesses to communicate their messages effectively. Our esteemed clients include companies like Ignite Digital, Tech Med, Bond, Gumtree, Betway Group and AX Paris. From marketing copy to technical documentation, we ensure that every piece of content reflects your brand's unique voice, backed by an unwavering commitment to excellence. Role Overview: We hire freelancers worldwide on a freelance basis, allowing you to take on projects at will based on your availability and area of expertise. As a Freelance Content Writer, you will craft a diverse range of written content, from website copy and blog posts to whitepapers and articles. We seek writers who consistently meet deadlines, collaborate efficiently with our in-house editors and deliver polished, publication-ready content. Join Our Team: Where Your Words Shape the Future and You Enjoy All the Benefits of Working with Us! Key Responsibilities: - Create clear, engaging and well-researched content for digital platforms, including blogs, articles, press releases, social media posts, newsletters, product descriptions and more. - Produce long-form content such as whitepapers, case studies and eBook chapters. - Conduct thorough research on industry-specific topics spanning lifestyle, fashion, technology and business. - Implement SEO strategies, incorporating keywords and optimising content for search engines. - Collaborate closely with project managers to understand client briefs, tone of voice and deadlines. - Revise and refine content based on editorial feedback to ensure quality and alignment with client expectations. Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in any field. - Minimum of one year’s proven experience as a freelance writer or in a content writing role. - Strong portfolio showcasing versatility in writing styles, tone and subject matter. - Excellent command of grammar, punctuation and style. - Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Access to a reliable internet connection and the ability to work independently. Benefits: - Flexible remote work schedule—work from anywhere. - Choose projects based on your availability and expertise. - Access to free manuals and learning courses to enhance your skills and stay up-to-date with industry trends. - Opportunities to collaborate with top-tier clients across various industries. - Competitive project-based pay with the potential for long-term contracts. - Continuous support from Writers Inc.'s editorial and project management teams.

Job description Provide planning, design, engineering, implementation, configuration, next-day support and troubleshooting for our customer network & security infrastructure. Be a key contributor to discussions with our partner's network and IT teams to understand the requirements and how we can better work with their infrastructure. Be responsible for the requirement gathering, defining objectives for the project, clear scoping and responding to RFP's. Produce and maintain all architecture artefacts including vision, principles, constraints, standards, high and low-level design etc. Be a key contributor to the design of standard network blueprint taking into account product and operational requirements. Interface with architecture, network, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure that proposed designs address organisational needs. Work with the technical engineers during the full implementation life cycle and help validate and install the solution. Attend project review and technical meetings and represent the Design & Implementation part of the organisation. Act as a point of contact for any technical issues within the project or program. Peer review designs, implementation plans and change scripts produced by peers. Attend CAB meetings to represent the change. Writing change scripts before actual implementation. Share and pass on the knowledge and experience of relevant networking products, services and technologies. Plan and coordinate activities, engaging with other stakeholders to manage and implement a program. Make recommendations concerning the software or system quality. Be able to diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and connectivity issues either remotely or physically on site. Deals with and reports on breaches in security. Validation of firewall configuration, rule creation, and assessment of firewall traffic flow (dynamic routing, log analysis). Examines IT system for potential threats to its security and integrity and draws up plans for disaster recovery if security is compromised. Report progress to supervisor and project managers, including the preparation of weekly status reports. The appropriate SOC code for this role is Code 2139: Information technology and telecommunications professionals not elsewhere classified. The skills, experience and qualifications required for this role include: Bachelor’s degree. Certification in AWS, Azure, GCP, CCIE, CISSP, GICSP, RHEL. Experience using DevOps Tools. Experience with WAFs, NextGen Firewalls and DDoS Security. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £35,500.00 to £47,000 per year Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends Experience: Information Security: 5 years (required) Reference ID: VRD-SEC-0100

Entry Level CNC Machine Operator We are a London based hand-made quality custom LED neon sign company. At Planet Neon, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality products that will transform any Home, Venue and Business. We pride ourselves on unparalleled customer service & after-sales care that will ensure that every customer completes their purchase with absolute certainty and trust in Planet Neon. We thrive on excellence and always look to the future when adding new lines to our ranges so that you can feel comfortable knowing that we have gone huge distances to ensure that your space will be modern and stand out. With a variety of colours and sizes of our LED Neon Signs, we would like to invite you to open your mind and your home to the stylish enhancements that Planet Neon has to offer. In a world surrounded by intelligent technology, we provide LED Signs that can be remotely operated. - Job Description - Using the CNC machine - Operating industrial machinery, which can include a hydraulic press, grinder, borer. - Loading and unloading 8mm and 10mm Acrylic Sheets to carve Signs. - Fitting the right tools to active machines. - Performing proper set-up and calibration procedures for all equipment and accessories. - Setting tolerance levels and cutting speeds. - Translates the requirements of detailed part drawings into measurements for production. - Inspecting workflows to ensure that technical and quality standards are met. - Devising a work plan to efficiently carry out daily machining. Skills Required - Basic knowledge of CNC machinery operation or a strong interest in learning CNC skills (training will be provided). - Ability to read CAD files (training will be provided). - Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. - Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn CNC software (CAD) - Good problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot basic machine issues. Qualifications: - No prior CNC experience required, but a background in design, engineering, or carpentry is a plus. - Technical or vocational training in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field is desirable but not essential. - GCSEs or equivalent qualification in Maths, Design Technology, or Engineering are beneficial. What We Offer: - Full training and development on CNC operations and manufacturing processes. - Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects for global brands. - A supportive and creative work environment with room for growth. - Competitive salary and benefits package.

We are seeking a Qualified Plumbing Engineer to join our dynamic team. Working with domestic and commercial properties throughout London. The role involves the maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing systems, with a focus on safety and high-quality workmanship. Customer relations are key and the ideal candidate will have good customer facing skills. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical knowledge and be proficient in assembling and plumbing various systems. This role requires hands-on experience with power tools and hand tools, as well as the ability to perform some heavy lifting. The Plumbing Engineer will play a vital role in ensuring that all plumbing systems are designed, installed, and maintained to the highest standards. This role requires someone who can respond quickly, diagnose, secure and repair plumbing emergencies. - Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00 with the option for Overtime - Starting Salary 45k Per annum - Bonuses and rewards - ⁠33 Days holiday per annum - ⁠Company van supplied - ⁠Company tools and materials supplied Example: Water pooling under the sink - leak unidentified. GBSE Connect promise - Ensure customer is kept aware of our Estimated arrival time. - Ensure customer relations are paramount throughout the visit. - Arrive as soon as possible to prevent damage to property. - Turn off the water supply if possible. - Identify leak source. Repair and replace. - Test for performance. Duties - Respond within the hour to a customer plumbing emergency. - Carry out communications to Head office to process job efficiently. - Diagnose and report on best cause of action. - Either carry out temporary repair or preferably permanent repair. - Assemble and install plumbing systems in accordance with relevant codes and regulations. - Perform routine maintenance and repairs on existing plumbing systems. - Utilise power tools and hand tools effectively to complete tasks efficiently. - Conduct inspections of plumbing systems to identify issues and recommend solutions. - Collaborate with customers and possibly other tradespeople, including carpenters, to ensure seamless integration of plumbing systems within building projects. - Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used. - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while working on-site. - Engage in basic maths calculations for system layouts, material quantities, and measurements. Experience - Proven experience as a Plumbing Engineer or in a similar role is preferred. - Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot plumbing issues effectively. - Familiarity with commercial driving is advantageous for transporting materials to job sites. - Experience in welding is a plus for specific plumbing applications. - Ability to perform heavy lifting as required during installations or repairs. - A solid understanding of plumbing codes and regulations is essential. If you are passionate about plumbing engineering and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment. To Apply: If you're a skilled plumber seeking to advance your career with us, we’d love to hear from you. Job Type: Full-time Pay: 45,000.00 per year Additional pay: - Bonus scheme - Commission pay - Performance bonus - Tips - Yearly bonus - Overtime Benefits: - Company Van - Company pension - Relocation assistance - Work from home Schedule: - Monday to Friday - Weekend availability Experience: Plumbing: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: - Driving Licence (required) - City & Guilds (required) Work Location: Remote

We have a great opportunity available for a Senior Civil Engineer (Highways) to join our team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis. - working from home / site visits when required. As Senior Civil Engineer (Highways) you will provide design and project management services to support strategic programmes and activities within the Capitals team. You will be responsible for managing projects in accordance with our change framework, across the portfolio of projects for the services. Working independently and pro-actively leading on the delivery of the key objectives, managing stakeholders, and delivering high quality outputs and outcomes under little supervision. Benefits: Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including flexible working options, remote working, a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an enhanced local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, an onsite gym, salary sacrifice car schemes, an employee assistance program and so much more! Key responsibilities: Technical design to relevant UK standards (DMRB, Manual for streets) as well as producing high standard professional written technical reports. Producing technical drawings using Civil's 3D. Liaising and maintaining a good relationship with internal and external clients answering queries and responding to technical issues, provide support, and ensure that we deliver successful outcomes, which add improvement to services, customer outcomes, and savings. To identify key outputs and milestones for decision. To report to the appropriate governance forums, track and monitor actions. Adherence to WBC and supplier processes. Stakeholder Management. Liaising and managing surveyors, consultants, contractors and other collaborators. Record and track costs and benefits of projects and create learning logs to be referred to with each new project. Manage risks and issues in line with Corporate Risk management policy Pre-empt problems and resolve quickly to protect projects. Work with all parties in a collaborative manner and make decisions to ensure projects and tasks are on time and budget Candidate requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. Experience in efficiently using Civils 3D software to produce Highway plans. Sound working knowledge of relevant national and international highway related standards (e.g. DMRB, SHW, Traffic Signs Manual, Manual for Streets), contracts (e.g. ICE, NEC, and FIDIC), methodologies and procedures Experience of managing and delivering projects from concept design through to construction. With a minimum of 4 years’ experience Pavement design experience and Road drainage design experience Job Type: Full-time Pay: £38,223.00-£42,403.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Flexitime On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wokingham, RG40 1BN Application deadline: 20/10/2024

Position: IT Customer Support Engineer Location: Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6JD Hours: Full Time Salary: £18,000 – £23,000 DOE IT Customer Support | Farnborough, Hampshire | | Full Time - 8:30 am to 5pm Mon-Fri | £18,000 – £23,000 DOE We are a family-run business that offer the widest range of time and attendance products that enable our clients to improve their business through the effective management of their workforce. During our 100-year history we have provided many thousands of satisfied customers with expert advice and market leading Time & Attendance systems, products and door access control solutions, whilst upholding our family business values. We are proud holders of the “Investors in People” GOLD Award and through ongoing training and development our staff are focused on delivering the highest levels of customer service and living up to the company motto of “Making Time For You”. We are also ISO 27001:2022 registered. This position is an office-based role working from the Farnborough Office with the opportunity to work Hybrid from home as training develops. Are you the right person for the job? Excellent telephone manner IT Skills – Confident in the use of computers Logical problem-solving skills Clearly spoken and written English A responsible and positive attitude Ability to prioritise work Good at planning ahead Remaining calm under pressure Word processing and spreadsheet skills Microsoft Windows knowledge Time management skills Accurate record keeping Good Team Player What will your role look like? Working in the IT support helpdesk as part of a team, providing excellent customer service support to their customers Installation and setup of software on servers + PC’s Training customers on the use of our Cloud and Windows software while using remote desktop tools, assisting with set up and resolving software questions or issues Self managing individual responsibilities. Answering telephone calls and web chats from customers in an excellent and professional business manner Using the database to search for customer’s information and history Assisting customers with software installation and setup via remote desktop tools What to expect in return They are located next to North Camp Railway Station, with good access to GWR lines to Reading and Guildford The office is located off the A331 with access to M3 and A3 The opportunity to extend the role, and develop into inter-IT management, server management and supervisory roles They offer a pension scheme Other benefits to be discussed at the interview If your CV is successful, you will be contacted for a telephone interview, and then face to face interview at the Farnborough office.

I am recruiting for Field service engineers in various parts of the UK = Reading, Hemel, Ealing, TW postcodes, Northampton so how would you like to work for largest commercial coffee espresso and cappuccino machine manufacturer in the world? Perhaps you have some electrical experience and you’re looking for a fresh start with a supportive employer. We have an excellent opportunity to join a market leading company who are renowned for looking after their staff, supporting their development with specialist training, and plenty of overtime opportunities. My client can offer the following employee experience…. Competitive Salary (depending on experience) 30 days Holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays Full training Remote working with a company vehicle 5 day working week (to include one weekend day in 4, with the Friday or Monday off instead) Opportunities to work overtime Supportive Management Team