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Senior Test Engineer

Companies House
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£40,398-51,398
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

This is an exciting opportunity in the Digital Services team. You'll be joining our team at a time of transformation and you will be part of shaping the future of our department. We use Agile Methodologies and promote a culture of continuous improvement. We are looking for enthusiastic Senior Test Engineers with great technical skills able to coach and mentor other testers. This is a rewarding role within the Test Team and provides an opportunity to contribute to the success of existing and future services provided by Companies House. Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Job description Youll join a dynamic scrum team focused on transforming our automated testing approach for Companies House services.You will encourage an automated first approach.Were migrating from Java/Selenium and BDD frameworks to the state-of-the-art Playwright/TypeScript stack, integrated with BrowserStack Automate. As a key member, youll take ownership of our test strategy, emphasising automation. Youll collaborate closely with the team to drive quality throughout development. Person specification We are looking for the following experience and skills which will be assessed at sift and interview. Experience Proven experience designing and automating software tests, ideally in web and API applications. You will be expected to coach and mentor Test Engineers.Strong proficiency in Java/Selenium, Typescript/Playwright or similar modern testing frameworks.Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g. Browserstack Automate).Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.Experience of Non Functional testing practices including Security, Performance and Accessibility Testing. Some experience of any of the following would also be beneficial; APIAWSBrowserStackConcourse / JenkinsDockerJMeterKarate/Rest APIMongoDBOraclePlaywrightPostman/SOAP UISelenium GridSQLTypescriptUnix based systemsVersion controlXML Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective DecisionsManaging a Quality ServiceDelivering at PaceWorking TogetherDeveloping Self and Others Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Test planning and automation testing Benefits Alongside your salary of £40,398, Companies House contributes £11,703 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes: a generous 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege dayenrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme with a contribution rate of averaging 28%a range of recognition schemes including instant awards to thank and recognise each others efforts and contributionsstrong ethos of equality, diversity and inclusiongreat work life balance with flexible and mobile working available for many rolesa pro-active approach to employee wellbeing that allows our employees to flourish and be their best at work and has enabled us to become an Investors In People platinum accredited employeronline financial support and adviceseasonal flu jabsgenerous maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave allowancesa focus on career development and progressiona number of inclusive network groups to support our colleagues and a great sports and social societycycle to work schemestaff discount schemeholiday play scheme for children3 days paid volunteering leave Next Steps Click 'Apply Now' to be taken to our main advert Civil Service Jobs where you can see more details regarding the role, the incredible benefits we have to offer and what it's like to work in Companies House. If you have any questions about the role or process, please reach out to . This role closes on 27 April 2025.

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Business Operations Administrator

BAE Systems
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South Ribble, United Kingdom

Job Title: Business Operations Administrator Location: Samlesbury. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £30,950+ Dependant on experience What you'll be doing: Carry out a range of business support activities and daily operational matters that directly support the Academy (ASK) and Early Careers provision. Responsible for the Academy for Skills & Knowledge room booking system and Matrix inbox queries Lead and Coordinate activities that support marketing and engagement Support Early Careers financial control and day-to-day coordination of appropriate cost-base requirements Raising Purchase Orders via procurement system (Coupa) Reporting key KPIs and presenting accurate data led analytics around facility utilisation and capacity Administer ASK operational meetings and business planning activity Stakeholder liaison across the Academy for Skills & Knowledge matrix structure that includes Facility Management teams, Security, Early Careers and Audio-Visual teams General administration and support to the ASK Business Operations Lead Your skills and experiences: Essential Experience of working in a customer focused delivery environment Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent communication skills the ability to interact with people at differing levels of the organisation Ability to work effectively within a small team Desirable Knowledge of Tableau reporting tool desirable Experience of using Coupa procurement system desirable CIPD L3 and / or AAT L2 desirable / or willing to work towards Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Business Operations team: This is a unique role that will provide you with the opportunity to carry out a range of different activities working with multiple stakeholders which includes operational service of excellence to ASK users. This is a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same and you will be able to help drive the Early Careers Operations, making the role your own and demonstrating your exceptional skill set for the role. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 21 st April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-AG1 #LI-Hybrid

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DASS Qualification, Certification & Verification Team Leader

BAE Systems
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Lancaster, United Kingdom

Job Title: Qualification, Certification & Verification Team Leader Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £54793 + Depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Managing a team of engineers responsible for discharging qualification, certification (safety) and verification activities, including: Generating qualification requirements - rig and flight test instructions and clearance advice, Performing safety analyses and generating safety documentation, Management of system problem assessments and investigations, & Support to aircraft configuration and verification activity Support the generation of clearance and safety documentation, ensuring quality and process adherence and providing engineering oversight Act as lead customer interface focal point for qualification and safety Interface into BAE and non-BAE EDR teams for clearance and problem investigations Support DASS SDR in responding to emergent technical issues and in management/reporting of overall team performance as part of DASS SDR leadership team Ensure the team remain current with Eurofighter QCV process and represent the DASS SDR in BAE/EF qualification forums Support team development and perform team PDRs Your skills and experiences: Essential: A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent with relevant experience gained on an aircraft engineering project or related field, and experience of people management The ability to develop and present a range of complex data to a variety of stakeholders The ability to manage tasks across multiple contracts, balancing priorities and workload across a team The ability to identify and pro-actively resolve issues impacting Programmes, escalating any issues for resolution by exception A good understanding of the V lifecycle and its application to the production of qualification requirements and aircraft certification and clearances Ability to make decisions and solve problems guided by policies, procedures and business plan Defence experience Desirable: Experience in liaising and managing customer and supplier relationships Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The DASS Team: The DASS Team is a high-performing engineering group responsible for the Typhoon Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS), playing a critical role in ensuring the aircraft's survivability and operational effectiveness. Our team works at the forefront of qualification, certification, and verification, collaborating closely with subject matter experts to maintain the highest standards of airworthiness and safety. As part of this team, you'll have the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, including the wider DASS team, Airworthiness, Qualification & Certification, and the Technical Authority for DASS. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and technically challenging environment, where engineers can develop their expertise in Typhoon avionics and defensive systems while making a meaningful impact on aircraft capability. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks Closing Date: 21st April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-MH1 #LI-Hybrid

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Senior Project Controller

BAE Systems
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Lancaster, United Kingdom

Job Title: Senior Project Controller Location: Warton or Samlesbury. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - this role is hybrid, with a minimum requirement of 60% of time on site. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £45,326 - £49,834 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Establishing and managing the project schedules Tracking spend and controlling project costs Implementing and utilising Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies Supporting the identification and management of risks and opportunities Analysing project information to enable early identification of problems and then implementing mitigation actions Driving ownership and managing change of the work scope tasks throughout the project team Your skills and experiences: Experience with project control systems Experience creating and maintaining project schedules using toolsets such as MSP, Open Plan or P6 Experience applying Earned Value Management techniques would be beneficial Demonstrable experience of risk, opportunity and change management is required A formal project management qualification such APMP, PMQ, PMP or Prince 2 would be advantageous Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project team: You will be part of a team of professionals using world-class project control techniques, providing expertise to support the Project Managers in the delivery of large, high value, technically complex and strategically important programmes within our Air business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 22nd April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-VB1 #LI-Hybrid

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Senior Materials Engineer- Mechanical Testing

BAE Systems
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South Ribble, United Kingdom

Job title: Senior Materials Engineer - Mechanical Testing Location: Samlesbury - Onsite only with shift work Salary: £47,683+ (depending on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Ensure the safety of you and your colleagues through promoting good SHE practices and completing assigned SHE activities/training in a timely fashion Ensure adherence to operational/functional authority and have the correct approvals and training required, ensuring this is assessed and documented Help identify capital investment requirements to deliver the business opportunities in line with the business needs Support and contributing to the team, department and discipline in achieving its strategic objectives Manage your workload, ensuring deliverables are met and work is completed within timescales agreed between individuals and line leadership, providing updates to senior management and customers as required, as well as taking ownership of your personal development Comply with the company code of ethics, corporate/air sector policies and display the company behaviours. Comply with security and export control measures when testing/delivering work Provide coaching and training to less experienced team members as needed You will stand in for team leaders or specialists as appropriate Your skills and experiences: Essential: A degree or HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in STEM related subject e.g. Materials Science, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering; or equivalent, relevant experience and product expertise Mechanical testing and evaluation experience (preferably aerospace); Knowledge and experience in carrying out carbon & metallic testing including tensile, compression, flexural, fatigue and fracture mechanics Knowledge and experience of Zwick Roell and Instron test machine and software Knowledge and experience in test development aligned with the latest industry standards and best practices Desirable: An awareness of the importance of operational governance in achieving product integrity Working to defined standards and processes in all aspects of mechanical testing Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Materials Engineering - Mechanical Testing team: The role is within the Materials Engineering Mechanical Testing team and involves materials testing and process verification to a broad range of programmes with respect to materials and processing activities, supporting materials qualification projects, production support and in-service support. The job requires developing improvements to existing techniques, technology, services or operating procedures The Materials Engineering team is place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. You will be working alongside other functions to deliver products that will be in service for 40+ years and being continually upgraded to maintain Customers Air Defence capabilities Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 18 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-MH1 #LI-Onsite

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Solution Architect

BAE Systems
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Frimley, England, United Kingdom

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Frimley || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Gloucester || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Great Baddow || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Leeds || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London Job Title: IM&T Solution Architect Location: Frimley, London, Leeds, Gloucester , Gt Baddow - hybrid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing The Solution Architect is responsible for owning the design and engineering methods of core internal systems, creating innovative solutions, and ensuring delivery using robust methods. Key tasks include leading the development of solution architectures in alignment with business requirements, ensuring both functional and non-functional needs are met, and managing the transition into operation. The role involves owning and mitigating technical risks, collaborating with quality and test management, and ensuring adherence to standards. The Solution Architect also consults with stakeholders to evolve early solutions and works with the Head of IT Strategy to shape initiatives for the Digital Intelligence roadmap. Your skills and experiences Key responsibilities include analysing and gathering requirements, advising on continual improvement, assessing risks, and considering all factors when making proposals. The individual shares knowledge, encourages growth, and provides guidance on standards, tools, and processes relevant to their specialisation. They assess the impact of new technologies and services, apply innovative thinking to find customer-centric solutions, and communicate complex ideas effectively. The role also involves proactive learning and development, as well as contributing to security, privacy, and ethical practices within the organisation. This role requires a minimum clearance of SC and may require DV. Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive IM&T underpins business operations and is embedded in the activities of every Function and Sector. Delivering efficient and effective IM&T requires all parts of our organisation to work together: IM&T Vision The vision of the IM&T Function is to actively drive to enable a world-class, resilient, digital infrastructure within BAE Systems. We will work across digital, data and cyber to create a secure, insight-led, digitally-enabled working world within BAE Systems to protect those that protect us. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks .

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Design Engineering Manager

BAE Systems
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Pfizer UK, England, United Kingdom

Job title: Design Engineering Manager Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Broad Oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role Salary: Circa £60,000 What you'll be doing: Leading a team of engineers and will be responsible for the design and development of systems on our new class of Submarine SSNA You will have a leading role in ensuring the work is delivered to the highest quality and standard as well as demonstrating leadership and shaping future policies and ways of working Support development of plans, design development to ensure the solutions are delivered to an agreed time, cost and quality in accordance with project or business milestones, while working collaboratively with our suppliers and the customer You will be responsible for the development for a group of direct reports and see them grow Your skills and experiences: BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent in Mechanical, Systems or Electrical Engineering Chartered Engineer Experience in managing an engineering team Previous experience in design environment of a complex product and delivering quality engineering output Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Ocean Interfaces team: Ocean Interfaces is a delivery team with SSNA, it raises to the global challenges and delivers design solutions for deployable assets on the future attack nuclear submarine. We design, procure and manufacture solutions by working closely with our customers and suppliers. SSNA is becoming a truly global endeavour with the AUKUS coming alive. We are quickly moving towards maturing designs and ordering long lead items so now is the time to make a change. Join our team and lead a fantastic group of engineers to success. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 7th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-MS1 #LI-Hybrid

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Principal Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
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Pfizer UK, England, United Kingdom

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Manchester or Coventry. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £56k per annum What you'll be doing: Collaborating with engineers across the electrical team to define, document, and refine system requirements Inputting and maintaining requirements within DOORS as the primary tool, ensuring traceability and consistency Contributing to and supporting Enterprise Architect modelling Developing and maintaining Interface Control Document Overseeisng V&V activities to ensure alignment with the technical requirements, identifying opportunities for risk mitigation and capturing evidence that requirements have been fulfilled Assisting in the development of operational scenarios and capturing these within the requirements set to ensure that all functional and operational needs are met Ensuring that all requirements and engineering activities comply with engineering management plans and industry best practices Your skills and experiences: Electrical systems engineering experience, with a focus on requirements development, systems integration would be preferred but not essential Experience in requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and EA modelling for structured representation of system elements Proficiency in systems engineering methodologies, particularly in requirements development, V&V planning, and interface control Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. Or equivalent qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electrical Verification Team: As part of the Electrical Verification Team, you will be involved in the verification and validation of the power system through compatibility testing of equipment and power system analysis. You'll be part of a wider multidisciplinary electrical team who's responsible for delivery a high integrity electrical power system. As a Principal Electrical Systems Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping the development and integration of requirements for our electrical systems. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 1 8th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-NP1 #LI-Hybrid

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Well-established and trusted by the tech community in France, Free-Work attracts over half a million visits per month. It is a user-friendly, community-oriented, and data-driven platform dedicated to supporting IT specialists with their professional journeys.

Free-Work provides a wide range of innovative tools and resources, from tips and advice to jobs and discounts.

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Free-Work is an IT and Tech community where professionals come to share their expertise, experience, and advice, as well as a wealth of information about IT freelancing and the tech job market.

The platform was designed and built by tech talent for all tech talent.

In 2022, Free-Work expanded globally by acquiring the two dominant UK IT recruitment platforms, Contractor UK and Technojobs .

The UK IT Job Market

The UK IT market has some unique characteristics compared to other job sectors. It is constantly evolving alongside the rapid development of new technologies and programming languages.

The market is also significantly impacted by changes in work patterns and broader societal shifts, such as the emergence of previously unknown roles like "psydesigner" or "ethicist" linked to the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

A Growing Sector

According to the Opteamis barometer on IT market trends, this industry is experiencing consistent growth at a rate well above the national average.

It is also one of the few sectors where demand often exceeds supply. Some professions face a real talent shortage, particularly in areas like:

  • AI
  • Data science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Platforms and tools like JIRA and GIT, which are regularly in the top 5 most demanded technologies

When it comes to sought-after skills, software design and development remain the most in-demand, significantly outpacing cloud computing and infrastructure. Roles in IT management and project management, while still in high demand, are relatively less so.

IT Market Trends for Employees

To stay up-to-date on the latest job trends in the UK IT market, feel free to consult our IT barometer.

There you'll find the skills and profiles most sought after by recruiters, as well as relevant job opportunities.

IT Market Trends for Freelancers

For IT freelancers, the high demand and talent shortage is driving an increase in daily rates. However, significant disparities persist depending on:

  • the provider's profile and skills
  • their region
  • their experience
  • their working conditions (number of intermediaries, remote work, etc.).

Additionally, there is no official rate schedule for daily rates in IT. Each freelancer must calculate their own rate based on their expenses, status, and desired profit margin.

To help you calculate your own daily rate, you can consult our database of IT expert rates. The presented rates are calculated from the contributions of independent IT professionals who are members of the Freelance-info community. You can sort them by your specialty and region.

Key Players in the IT Market

The IT market involves a variety of players, including end clients, recruitment agencies, and IT services/digital services companies (known as SSIIs or ESNs).

IT Services Companies (SSIIs/ESNs)

The acronym ESN replaced SSII after 2013, but they are essentially the same structures. These companies offer their clients digital services, including:

  • website and software creation
  • production, maintenance, and evolution of these sites and software
  • IT infrastructure management
  • consulting
  • security, network audits, etc.

ESNs can specialise in a specific sector (banking, insurance, etc.). They generally sign contracts for several months or years with their clients and commit to providing their IT skills and resources mainly through their employees and collaborators.

IT professionals can thus be hired on permanent contracts (CDI), fixed-term contracts (CDD), or freelance contracts by the ESN. After interviews and tests, the ESN will assign you a job with one of their end clients. Equally, end clients can request that you go through the ESN they are accustomed to working with.

IT Recruitment Agencies

The recruitment agency is another intermediary between companies and IT employees or freelancers.

However, unlike ESNs, these agencies hire you directly by one of their end clients.

Recruitment agencies also have an advisory role and can help you integrate into a network of companies and benefit from several internal job opportunities.

In return, they take a percentage of the employee's annual gross salary or the freelancer's turnover.

Recruitment Platforms

Recruitment platforms or portals allow companies looking for employees or freelancers to browse candidates' profiles and CVs.

For example, our platform reserved for IT recruiters: Turnover-it.com brings together the CV databases of our two historical sites for IT opportunities and jobs: Freelance-info and Carriere-info.

Companies can post their offers and disseminate their intercontracts in our CV database to obtain profiles of IT and IS specialists suited to their needs.

As a candidate, you can browse the list of recruiting companies and be directly redirected to corresponding offers by visiting our IT recruiters directory.

End Clients

End clients include all companies and organisations looking to hire an IT employee or contractor. They can go through one of the intermediaries mentioned above or proceed with direct recruitment.

If you want to work as a freelancer without intermediaries, you will need to create a legal structure (micro-enterprise, SASU, EURL, etc.) to establish a service contract. You can also use a contracting company to work independently while retaining the benefits of an employment contract and outsourcing the management of contracts and billing to the contracting company.

Discover UK IT Jobs

The acronym IT represents the vast field of Information Technology.

While software development is at the heart of the digital sector, it relies on and interacts with many other skills and professions.

IT jobs are constantly evolving, driven by a market in perpetual growth and change. The increasing digitalization of businesses and work methods, the rise of AI, IoT (Internet of Things), and the exponential growth of cybersecurity are leading to the creation of new roles and professions.

To help you get a clearer picture, here are some of the most in-demand positions in the IT field. Design and Development Jobs

IT Developer

The developer position is probably the first that comes to mind when thinking about IT jobs.

Software Developers are professionals in algorithms and programming languages. However, their role is not limited to just writing code for applications and software.

Developers must be able to design and understand a specification document detailing the technical specifics of a project. For this, they can participate early in gathering user needs.

During and after development, they are also responsible for testing and deploying their application and ensuring its maintenance.

Developers generally specialise in a technology, language, or specific part of development, for example:

  • The back-end developer, who manages all the "invisible" parts of development, such as database connection and management
  • The front-end developer, who focuses more on the user interface, integrating designs from the web designer
  • The full-stack developer, who combines both back-end and front-end development functions
  • The DevOps, which is first a programming approach but also a role combining developer and system administrator tasks

Database Administrator (DBA)

A DBA is responsible for the creation, maintenance, security, and optimization of an organisation’s databases.

They manage access rights to the databases, establish standards and best practices, and can provide support to development teams by:

  • Creating data sets for testing
  • Advising developers on techniques to optimize performance
  • Participating in database modeling
  • Validating database schema changes

Project Management Jobs

IT Project Manager

Sometimes called an integrator project manager, application project manager, or Product Owner (PO) in Agile methodology, IT Project Managers (CPI) are experts who manages a team of technicians to design, develop, and integrate a software or IT solution.

They must have both technical and managerial skills and be able to consider project timelines and budgets.

Scrum Master

Scrum Masters (SM) are related to the Scrum methodology. They manage the product and software in collaboration with development teams.

Unlike the Project Manager, they do not aim to lead the team but rather support and help organize and distribute tasks. They notably facilitate daily scrums, planning poker, retrospectives, and other stages of the Scrum method.

Networking

Network Administrator

Network Administrators ensure access to and the security of the information system. They can create and develop an organisation’s IT network and evolve it according to the applications and software used.

They must also detect and coordinate anomalies and conduct security and technology monitoring.

Information Systems Architect

A IS (information systems) Architect sets up and coordinates all equipment and software (servers, operating systems, computers, etc.) to adapt them to their company’s or client's needs. Their tasks also include an audit and needs analysis phase, as well as controlling the efficiency, monitoring, and maintenance of their IS.

IT Consulting Jobs

IT consultants work with companies that want to evolve their IS. They propose technical solutions adapted to the organisation and its objectives. For this, they may design and participate in the installation and supervision of the IS’s evolution, ensuring its performance and security.

They also provide advice on which tools and software to choose and how to use them (e.g., preventive maintenance or access management). Finally, they can conduct training sessions for IT teams.

IT consultants are generally specialized in a defined field such as:

  • Information systems consulting
  • Decision-making IT consulting
  • Participating in database modeling
  • Integrated solutions consulting

Cybersecurity Jobs

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

A ISSM ensures that cybercriminals do not infiltrate an information system.

To do this, they define and implement the organisation’s security policy, particularly regarding access rights, permissions, procedures, and incident recovery plans.

They also contribute to ensuring the availability of the company's information system and conduct ongoing security monitoring to anticipate vulnerabilities and new types of cyberattacks.

AI and Data Jobs

Data Analyst

A Data Analyst collects, studies, and interprets data sets to answer a question or solve a problem.

This role is part of IT because a Data Analyst will use:

  • Databases and SQL queries
  • Programming languages
  • Command languages like SAS
  • Data visualization software such as Power BI

Data Scientist

A Data Scientist is also a professional in data extraction and analysis. Unlike the Data Analyst, they do not limit themselves to raw analysis but create predictive statistical and mathematical models that serve as the basis for "intelligent" decision-making tools. They also have excellent knowledge of Big Data (Data Mining).

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

An AI engineer creates predictive models and algorithms using machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning.

These algorithms serve as the basis for AI software and systems.

AI engineers therefore have a good understanding of data analysis and science, as well as programming to design and maintain AI models.

This list is, of course, not exhaustive, as IT is a field in constant evolution. New roles are developing with AI, such as Chief Data Officer (CDO) in charge of data governance or the Cloud Architect.

Mixed skills are also highly sought after, such as DevSecOps, who must know how to program and maintain and monitor security infrastructures.

To find more IT profiles and jobs, you can directly consult the list of IT jobs and the related offers.

Find Your Next IT Job Quickly

The IT market is booming, and job opportunities are multiplying. However, to quickly find the job suited to your profile, skills, and goals, certain steps are essential.

Prepare Your CV and Create Your IT Profile

The CV is the first "contact" a recruiter has with you. It is almost indispensable for all candidates seeking a salaried position.

A "traditional" CV can work, but make sure to highlight your IT skills, including:

  • the programming languages you master
  • the software, applications, and environments you regularly use (e.g., integrated development environments and source code managers)
  • your degrees and certifications
  • additional skills (such as knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum framework, or DevOps approach)
  • additional skills (such as knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum framework, or DevOps approach)

Online CVs or one-page websites are also excellent ways to showcase your skills and potentially link to your various projects.

For a freelancer, the CV is completely different since it aims not to obtain a job, but to sell a service...

You can mention:

  • your areas of expertise
  • links to your professional profiles
  • similar missions you have worked on
  • your rates (daily rate or budget range)
  • your availability
  • your mobility
  • if possible, the brands or companies you have collaborated with

Once created, don't hesitate to share your CV and profile and update them regularly. You can create your IT profile on Free-Work to be visible hundreds of companies in the IT, SI, and WEB sectors.

Regularly Check IT Job Opportunities

To not miss any opportunity, you can check our IT job offers.

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If you are interested in the job, you can send your IT profile to recruiters with a single click after registering for free on Free-Work's IT job board.

Register on Free-Work's Job Board

Registering on Free-Work's job board allows you to gain visibility with recruiters and contact them more easily. The registration is quick, simple, and secure. You just need to upload your CV and quickly complete your IT profile thanks to our CV analyser, which saves you time in filling out your data, experience, and skills.

Then, you can:

  • choose and adjust at any time your availability and the visibility of your profile to IT recruiters
  • discover and interact with our Free-workers community
  • create alerts based on your criteria to not miss any job offers
  • additional skills (such as knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum framework, or DevOps approach)
  • find at any time your selection, grouping all your favourite offers, the companies you want to follow, and your application history

Stay Competitive

The IT field is constantly evolving. The skills in demand change with the popularity of programming languages, the emergence of new technologies, the growing shortage of profiles in certain sectors, etc.

To remain competitive throughout your IT career, you will often need to train and stay informed about changes by keeping up with technological, security, and sometimes legal developments.

To easily stay up-to-date with the latest trends in information technology, development, IT systems, and the market, you can check out our blog dedicated to Tech News and IT Stories.

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