Stratospherec Ltd
Whiteley, Hampshire
IT Infrastructure Engineer Mostly in-office working in Whiteley, Hampshire Stratospherec are proud to be working with a fantastic UK SaaS Fintech company whose IT systems are revolutionising the UK finance, retail and commerce industries. Due to their sustained and continued growth they are looking to expand their IT Infrastructure team by hiring an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong Wintel and IT Infrastructure background. They have a number of large IT projects for the next 24 months including automating their IT Infrastructure deployments so they are looking for an experienced IT Engineer who has an interest in automation as well - no previous automation experience necessary. This role will mainly focused to in new IT project work, with some limited BAU work as well. They are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer with an interest in using automation tools to streamline infrastructure deployment, management and monitoring, combined with a background in administering and building new IT infrastructures and improvements in IT systems from previous projects is going to be vital for this role. Any background in Datacentre relocation or migration would be useful as well in this role Role Responsibilities: Infrastructure: Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure, including VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server environments, and Network Monitoring and networking components. There is some minimal work supporting AWS/Linux server infrastructure as well. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation. Maintain and improve local network environments, including Dell servers and Dell switch configurations. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Windows Server environments, and authentication solutions. Plan for scalability, redundancy, and high availability to support future growth. IT Security & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards, including PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials+, DORA, and ISO 27001. Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure automation and cloud environments. Maintain accurate compliance documentation, including PCI DSS scope records and security policies. Secure high-value and high-risk data, such as cardholder (PCI) and personally identifiable information (PII). Cloud & Automation (these tools and skills will be taught): Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud and on-premises environments. Learn how to automate configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and application deployment. Configure and maintain authentication solutions (SSO, SAML, Entra Connect). Develop and manage automation solutions to streamline infrastructure deployment, management, and monitoring. Implement and optimize automation tools such as Azure DevOps (or other CI/CD pipelines), Terraform, Node-Red, and Packer. Deploy and manage monitoring tools (Zabbix, SolarWinds SentryOne, and other network/database monitoring solutions). Ensure secure cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS environments. Experience & Skills: It will be useful to have some of the following skills and experience: Strong expertise in defining, delivering, and supporting robust, resilient, and secure enterprise infrastructure. Experience with IT audits and compliance frameworks such as CIS, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, NIST, ISO 27001. An understanding of network security and compliance in regulated environments. Strong networking knowledge (LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP). Proficiency in firewall and load balancer technologies for secure environments. Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Citrix Xen) and backup solutions (Veeam or similar). Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds SentryOne, Zabbix etc.). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Some familiarity with financial services regulations and compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA) would be useful but is not essential. Desirable (but not required) experience: Some interest in learning and using automation tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, Node-Red, Packer. Proven ability to secure high-value data (PCI cardholder data, PII) and implement security best practices. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar). Ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation. Some experience managing cloud environments (Azure, AWS). This is an exciting new role for a growing IT Infrastructure team, within a successful and growing SaaS company, so if you are looking for an exciting challenging IT Systems and automation role, then please apply with your CV for immediate interview. Please note we can only consider local candidates and with full UK Passports or settled status visas or indefinite leave to remain visas
IT Infrastructure Engineer Mostly in-office working in Whiteley, Hampshire Stratospherec are proud to be working with a fantastic UK SaaS Fintech company whose IT systems are revolutionising the UK finance, retail and commerce industries. Due to their sustained and continued growth they are looking to expand their IT Infrastructure team by hiring an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong Wintel and IT Infrastructure background. They have a number of large IT projects for the next 24 months including automating their IT Infrastructure deployments so they are looking for an experienced IT Engineer who has an interest in automation as well - no previous automation experience necessary. This role will mainly focused to in new IT project work, with some limited BAU work as well. They are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer with an interest in using automation tools to streamline infrastructure deployment, management and monitoring, combined with a background in administering and building new IT infrastructures and improvements in IT systems from previous projects is going to be vital for this role. Any background in Datacentre relocation or migration would be useful as well in this role Role Responsibilities: Infrastructure: Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure, including VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server environments, and Network Monitoring and networking components. There is some minimal work supporting AWS/Linux server infrastructure as well. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation. Maintain and improve local network environments, including Dell servers and Dell switch configurations. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Windows Server environments, and authentication solutions. Plan for scalability, redundancy, and high availability to support future growth. IT Security & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards, including PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials+, DORA, and ISO 27001. Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure automation and cloud environments. Maintain accurate compliance documentation, including PCI DSS scope records and security policies. Secure high-value and high-risk data, such as cardholder (PCI) and personally identifiable information (PII). Cloud & Automation (these tools and skills will be taught): Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud and on-premises environments. Learn how to automate configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and application deployment. Configure and maintain authentication solutions (SSO, SAML, Entra Connect). Develop and manage automation solutions to streamline infrastructure deployment, management, and monitoring. Implement and optimize automation tools such as Azure DevOps (or other CI/CD pipelines), Terraform, Node-Red, and Packer. Deploy and manage monitoring tools (Zabbix, SolarWinds SentryOne, and other network/database monitoring solutions). Ensure secure cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS environments. Experience & Skills: It will be useful to have some of the following skills and experience: Strong expertise in defining, delivering, and supporting robust, resilient, and secure enterprise infrastructure. Experience with IT audits and compliance frameworks such as CIS, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, NIST, ISO 27001. An understanding of network security and compliance in regulated environments. Strong networking knowledge (LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP). Proficiency in firewall and load balancer technologies for secure environments. Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Citrix Xen) and backup solutions (Veeam or similar). Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds SentryOne, Zabbix etc.). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Some familiarity with financial services regulations and compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA) would be useful but is not essential. Desirable (but not required) experience: Some interest in learning and using automation tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, Node-Red, Packer. Proven ability to secure high-value data (PCI cardholder data, PII) and implement security best practices. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar). Ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation. Some experience managing cloud environments (Azure, AWS). This is an exciting new role for a growing IT Infrastructure team, within a successful and growing SaaS company, so if you are looking for an exciting challenging IT Systems and automation role, then please apply with your CV for immediate interview. Please note we can only consider local candidates and with full UK Passports or settled status visas or indefinite leave to remain visas
Stratospherec Ltd
Brighton, Sussex
Senior Software Tester Automation Testing Brighton offices In office and hybrid working 2 or 3 days per week in office We can only consider local candidates who can easily commute to the client offices in Brighton (next to train station). Salary £60k to £65k per annum depending on experience My client are a leading B2B and eCommerce Software company, and they are looking to recruit a Software Tester to join their growing test team, working across the software products of a number of different development teams. This company have been developing B2B and eCommerce software applications and software tools for the last 30 years, used by Blue-chip brand companies in the UK, USA and Europe. As a Senior Software Tester, you will join the test team in Brighton that ensures the quality of the company s legacy and next generation Sales, Purchasing and Stock control applications. You will be responsible for testing their high quality applications and liaising regularly with developers and management. These products are developed in C#, .Net Core, SQL Server, You will be a Software Tester participating in a small team of testers writing UI, API and Database automation test scripts for a number of Web applications and will aslo involve testing a couple of legacy desktop applications as well. Key Tasks: Test Planning and Strategy: Help develop and implement test strategies, plans, and test cases as directed by Head of Testing to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Collaborate with stakeholders to define testing objectives, timelines, and success criteria. Test Execution and Documentation: Execute test cases across multiple platforms and environments, including desktop, web and mobile. Troubleshoot test failures, log defects and work closely with developers to resolve issues. Document test results, defects, and issues in a clear and concise manner using JIRA/Azure Dev-Ops. Conduct regression/ integration testing to ensure the stability of software releases. Automation and Tooling: Design, develop and maintain robust automation frameworks for Windows based WMS applications. Automate functional and regression tests using tools such as Ranorex, FlaUI, TestComplete, or equivalent Work with C#, and/or JavaScript to script automation test cases Strong knowledge of database testing, including the ability to write and execute complex SQL queries to insert, validate, manipulate, and verify test data. Identify opportunities for test automation and implement appropriate solutions. Defect Management and Resolution: Identify, track, and prioritize defects throughout the software development lifecycle. Work closely with our developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner. Provide feedback and recommendations for improving product quality and reliability. Team Leadership and Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA team members. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement. Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in testing methodologies and techniques as set by our Head of Testing. Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Minimum 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance/testing roles, Previous experience of desktop software application testing (Ideally WPF) as well as web applications. Proven expertise in test planning, execution, and defect management. Experience in automation tools like or similar desktop UI automation frameworks. Automotion testing of C# and .Net applications. Hands-on experience with Selenium for web-based modules. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and test integration tools. Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, both manual and automated. Nice to Have: Experience with BDD tools like SpecFlow or Cucumber. Performance and load testing exposure using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner. Experience in WMS / supply chain or relevant domain workflows. This job represents a great chance to join a superb software company with a long track record over 30 years of building industry leading software, where you will have an enjoyable career in a nice team environment. As a Senior Software Tester at this company, you will be given good training to help enhance your test automation skills and experience. Please send your CV for interviews.
Senior Software Tester Automation Testing Brighton offices In office and hybrid working 2 or 3 days per week in office We can only consider local candidates who can easily commute to the client offices in Brighton (next to train station). Salary £60k to £65k per annum depending on experience My client are a leading B2B and eCommerce Software company, and they are looking to recruit a Software Tester to join their growing test team, working across the software products of a number of different development teams. This company have been developing B2B and eCommerce software applications and software tools for the last 30 years, used by Blue-chip brand companies in the UK, USA and Europe. As a Senior Software Tester, you will join the test team in Brighton that ensures the quality of the company s legacy and next generation Sales, Purchasing and Stock control applications. You will be responsible for testing their high quality applications and liaising regularly with developers and management. These products are developed in C#, .Net Core, SQL Server, You will be a Software Tester participating in a small team of testers writing UI, API and Database automation test scripts for a number of Web applications and will aslo involve testing a couple of legacy desktop applications as well. Key Tasks: Test Planning and Strategy: Help develop and implement test strategies, plans, and test cases as directed by Head of Testing to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Collaborate with stakeholders to define testing objectives, timelines, and success criteria. Test Execution and Documentation: Execute test cases across multiple platforms and environments, including desktop, web and mobile. Troubleshoot test failures, log defects and work closely with developers to resolve issues. Document test results, defects, and issues in a clear and concise manner using JIRA/Azure Dev-Ops. Conduct regression/ integration testing to ensure the stability of software releases. Automation and Tooling: Design, develop and maintain robust automation frameworks for Windows based WMS applications. Automate functional and regression tests using tools such as Ranorex, FlaUI, TestComplete, or equivalent Work with C#, and/or JavaScript to script automation test cases Strong knowledge of database testing, including the ability to write and execute complex SQL queries to insert, validate, manipulate, and verify test data. Identify opportunities for test automation and implement appropriate solutions. Defect Management and Resolution: Identify, track, and prioritize defects throughout the software development lifecycle. Work closely with our developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner. Provide feedback and recommendations for improving product quality and reliability. Team Leadership and Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA team members. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement. Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in testing methodologies and techniques as set by our Head of Testing. Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Minimum 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance/testing roles, Previous experience of desktop software application testing (Ideally WPF) as well as web applications. Proven expertise in test planning, execution, and defect management. Experience in automation tools like or similar desktop UI automation frameworks. Automotion testing of C# and .Net applications. Hands-on experience with Selenium for web-based modules. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and test integration tools. Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, both manual and automated. Nice to Have: Experience with BDD tools like SpecFlow or Cucumber. Performance and load testing exposure using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner. Experience in WMS / supply chain or relevant domain workflows. This job represents a great chance to join a superb software company with a long track record over 30 years of building industry leading software, where you will have an enjoyable career in a nice team environment. As a Senior Software Tester at this company, you will be given good training to help enhance your test automation skills and experience. Please send your CV for interviews.
