Quality Engineering Automation Lead
Permanent / Hybrid / South Wales

Overview:
We are seeking a Quality Engineering Automation Lead to drive automation initiatives, architect scalable testing frameworks, and enhance software quality in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This role requires strong expertise in test automation, CI/CD integration, and mentoring teams in best practices.

Essential Technology & Experience:
* Automation Frameworks: Katalon (certified expert preferred), Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit.
* Languages: Python, Groovy, Java, JavaScript.
* API Testing: SOAP, REST (using REST Assured), Web API testing.
* CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Maven.
* Test Methodologies: BDD, continuous testing, performance testing (JMeter).
* Cloud & Integration: Azure integration services.
* Experience: 10+ years in test automation, enterprise-level frameworks, Agile/DevOps environments.

Key Responsibilities:
* Architect and implement scalable test automation frameworks for functional, API, and performance testing.
* Drive Test Automation as a Service, ensuring adoption across teams.
* Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for efficient execution.
* Mentor teams on automation best practices and upskill internal resources.
* Define quality metrics, measure automation effectiveness, and provide reporting.
* Troubleshoot test failures, optimise test suites, and enhance automation performance.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute automation strategies.

Infrastructure QA Lead (SC Cleared or Clearable)

£60,000

Fully Remote

Overview:

The Infrastructure QA lead (SC Cleared or Clearable) will be joining a leading organisation to drive efforts to produce QA and test deliverables, validate data centre infrastructure designs, encompassing network design, performance and implementation.

Experience:

• In depth knowledge of networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
• Familiarity with network hardware (e.g. routers, switches, firewalls).
• Experience with network simulation tools and monitoring platforms (e.g. SIPp, iPerf, JMeter, Solarwinds).
• Knowledge of VMWare platform management and monitoring.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret packet captures, network logs and performance testing results effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Able to manage a team of non-functional QA engineers through technical issues.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and maintenance of test documentation (test plans and test specifications/scripts) with the team.
• Validate infrastructure designs, network configurations, protocols and interoperability.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and designs, supporting the team in the translation into test scenarios and scripts.
• Work with customers to understand network design and performance considerations.
• Identify design issues and raise queries to support accurate test development.
• Identify opportunities for automation of test activities where possible
• Support the test execution process for each test phase.
• Be an escalation point for matters relating to infrastructure, network and performance QA activities.
• Provide technical expertise in network and performance QA testing, automation, processes and tools & techniques across our teams and our clients.

3rd/4th Line Infrastructure Engineers

• Location: Basingstoke
• Clearance: Must be eligible for MOD DV (Sole British)
• Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Benefits
• Contingency: Must be a sole British national

This is an opportunity to join of the organisations at the forefront of the UK Defence Sector, as they look to expand their escalation team across a number of infrastructure skillsets.

There are a number of vacancies across the following core skillsets: Generalist Infrastructure, Exchange and Virtualisation.

Including the following technical skills (Not an exhaustive list):

* Microsoft Windows Server 2003-2022
* Active Directory and Group Policy
* Role & Functional based Security Delegation and Layers
* DNS, WINS and DHCP
* PKI Services
* SMTP Proxy Servicing
* Firewall management and controls
* DFS, HA, Clustering, SOFS
* RDS, VMWare, vCenter, ESXI, vMotion, HyperV, VMM Terminal Services
* MS Cloud incorporating Exchange, Storage and Shares App serviced
* Citrix deployments incorporating PVSMCS
* APP-v incorporating Citrix StoreFront
* Powershell Scripting, MBAM/BitLocker/VPN

This comes with a competitive benefits package, including bonuses.

If you’re interested in the above, please apply or reach out to [email protected]

API Engineer

Bristol, UK (Hybrid – 2/3 days in office)

£50,000 – £60,000 + bonus

The Role: A FTSE 250 business in the heart of Bristol are building out a new Business Automation team to leverage technology to empower their industry. As an API Engineer, you will support the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of toolsets that drive improvements and efficiencies through integration and automation technologies.

API Engineer key responsibilities:

• Design and deliver scalable, efficient features adhering to best practices in security, architecture, and data governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align products with technology and business strategies.
• Participate in reviews, identify enhancement opportunities, and champion innovation.
• Drive agile processes by prioritising and refining the product backlog.
• Establish and uphold team standards, best practices, and development workflows.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation.

API Engineer technical experience:

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering roles such as Data Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Integration Engineer.
• Experience building enterprise API Gateway solutions (Rest or GraphQL).
• Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, or MQL.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days’ paid holiday plus an annual holiday buying scheme and additional days for long service
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions between 5% and 11%
• Health and wellbeing benefits including a Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing platform, and Gym benefit
• Enhanced Family Leave with 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Additional benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, and a discounts portal

HR Consultant

• 2 month initial contract
• Remote working (occasional travel to London, Manchester & Bristol)
• c£300.00 per day (inside IR35)

Sanderson are currently partnered with a leading consultancy to identify a HR Consultant to support one of their public sector clients on a handful of projects.

This person would be responsible for;

• Process Mapping & Optimisation
• Standardisation of HR processes across various clients

The ideal candidate would have a background working within the public sector within a HR function or as a consultant.

Job Title: IT Manager/Senior IT Support Engineer

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000

Location: Bristol (office-based position)

• Must have a valid UK/EU driving licence.

A leading EdTech organisation are seeking a motivated IT Manager/Senior IT Support Engineer.

As an IT Manager/Senior IT Support Engineer you will have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and play a key role in providing high-quality support and services to internal customers.

You will demonstrate a strong work ethic, a can-do attitude, and are always looking for ways to continue to develop themselves.

IT Manager/Senior IT Support Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the availability and reliability of internal services
• Establish, maintain, and evolve secure services
• Provide 2^nd/3^rd line support
• Manage vendor relationships and software licenses
• Maintain endpoint security and manage mobile devices
• Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Manage ticket queues and meet internal support SLAs
• Provide technical mentoring to others

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience with Office 365, including, Teams, SharePoint, Azure AD, OneDrive, Microsoft Intune/Autopilot
• General Windows Server, networking, firewalls, switches knowledge
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Experience in remote support and management
• Mentoring experience
• Understanding of GDPR

Benefits:

• Annual Bonus Scheme, Life Insurance & Workplace Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance and Dental
• 25 days holiday increasing with service + birthday holiday and Holiday Trading
• Exciting Summer and Christmas parties & Fun Team Days
• Recognition programs
• Volunteering Committee

Data Warehouse Manager/ Tech Lead

Chester (Hybrid – 2 days a week)

Up to £60,000 + Benefits

A key client based in Chester are on a 3 year technology transformation journey and are looking for a Data Warehouse Manager to spearhead a vibrant team in providing state-of-the-art data warehousing solutions. This position entails overseeing daily operations and spearheading the transformation of the data warehousing capabilities to leverage advanced tools within a contemporary cloud framework.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of data warehousing and ETL principles.

• Experience with SAS software

• Knowledge of Oracle database solutions

• Proficiency in Python

Data Warehouse Manager/ Tech Lead Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Coordinate and manage the data warehousing team to deliver support and change requirements.
• Work Management: Track and manage the data warehousing work backlog, prioritising tasks as agreed with technology management.
• People Management: Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Technical Delivery: Deliver ETL and data processing code as part of a working technical team.
• Process Automation: Develop and maintain process automation solutions.
• Documentation: Ensure data warehousing systems and processes are adequately documented.
• Security & Compliance: Advise on data security and compliance requirements.
• Solution Design: Ensure the right architecture, process, and code structure for changes or new developments.
• Scheduling Support: Maintain and support the scheduling system for reporting and warehouse build jobs.
• Best Practices: Champion coding and solution design best practices within the data warehousing user community.

Other Skills & Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Team Management: Experience managing a technical team (desirable).
• Communication: Excellent client-facing, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Organisational Skills: Attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sector Knowledge: Understanding of the finance sector and legal guidelines around data and finance.

Are you passionate about data and analytics? Our leading client is seeking a Data Warehouse Manager to lead a dynamic team in delivering cutting-edge data warehousing solutions. This role involves supporting day-to-day operations and driving the modernization of our data warehousing function to utilize industry-leading tools within a modern cloud architecture. The successful candidate will have strong data warehouse experience in data-related development roles, including SAS, ETL and Python.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Coordinate and manage the data warehousing team to deliver support and change requirements.
• Work Management: Track and manage the data warehousing work backlog, prioritizing tasks as agreed with technology management.
• People Management: Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Technical Delivery: Deliver ETL and data processing code as part of a working technical team.
• Process Automation: Develop and maintain process automation solutions.
• Vendor Liaison: Work with third-party suppliers and vendors to ensure productive relationships.
• Documentation: Ensure data warehousing systems and processes are adequately documented.
• Security & Compliance: Advise on data security and compliance requirements.
• Solution Design: Ensure the right architecture, process, and code structure for changes or new developments.
• Scheduling Support: Maintain and support the scheduling system for reporting and warehouse build jobs.
• Best Practices: Champion coding and solution design best practices within the data warehousing user community.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Team Management: Experience managing a technical team (desirable).
• Communication: Excellent client-facing, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of data warehousing and ETL principles.

• Experience with SAS software on a SAS 9.4 platform.

• Knowledge of Oracle database solutions and other platforms (SQL Server, etc.).

• Proficiency in Python 3.x.

• Intermediate skills in Windows and Linux OS, including batch/shell scripting.

• Organizational Skills: Attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sector Knowledge: Understanding of the finance sector and legal guidelines around data and finance.

Company Secretary – Insurance

• £80,000 – £95,000
• Largely Remote with some travel to Central London (Build relationships, meetings etc).
• There are options for more flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Company Secretary – Insurance

I am looking for an experienced Company Secretary to join an Insurance (Commercial and Speciality lines) client of ours as they continue to grow their UK operations. The successful candidate will have extensive Cosec experience and have a strong understanding of the Insurance market. This is a really exciting position for the right candidate and a chance to make the role your own as this is their first permanent hire for a Company Secretary.

Skills / Experience

• Experience working in the Insurance market (Essential).
• Responsibility for all Board and Shareholder meeting processes.
• Take ownership and maintenance of company registers.
• Knowledge of UK Company law and FRS Corporate Governance Code
• Work closely with the CEO, CRO and Chair(s) to co-ordinate, finalise and circulate Board agendas

Procurement Manager

City of London (Hybrid)

6m DRC

Up to £600 – 700 pd.

We are supporting one of our London Market Insurance clients through some M&A activity who are looking for a Procurement Manager to support with the merger of two procurement functions following acquisition.

In this stand alone role, you will lead BAU procurement activity while also supporting the transfer/termination of contracts for our client as they seek closer partnership with their sister company.

While their will be strategic aspects to the role, a large part will be operationally focused with a need to gather purchase orders from across the business in order to understand what contracts need to be kept, novated or terminated.

Key Experiences:

• Extensive experience leading strategic sourcing with a focus on technology procurement.
• Exceptional commercial and stakeholder management skills and proven track record of building strong internal business relationships
• A proven track record of delivering Category Management within a demanding, fast paced environment
• Highly adept in managing vendor relationships
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive value.
• Experience working on Merger and Acquisitions projects within a procurement setting.
• A self starter and proactive attitude with an ability to operate in a largely autonomous role.
• Financial services experience.
• MCIPS or CIPs qualifications.

For more information, please apply below.