Michelle Sutherland

Senior Software Quality Engineer Location: Galway, hybrid 1 week onsite p/mRate: Up to €400 per dayDuration: 12 months initial contract The Role We are looking for a Senior Software Quality Engineer to join an agile squad, where you will play a key role in embedding quality throughout the development lifecycle. You’ll shape and contribute to the automation strategy, implement robust test solutions across UI and API layers, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and influence best practices across the squad. Expertise Required6 years’ experience in testing and test automation.Solid understanding of Agile methodologies.Strong background in front-end automation with Playwright (1 years) or Selenium.Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript or Java.API testing expertise using Karate, REST-assured, or Postman.Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Experience with Jira, Xray, or similar test management tools.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement automated test solutions for UI and API testing.Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure testability of features.Lead test planning and execution for complex features and integrations.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.Participate in CI/CD pipeline integration, test execution, and maintenance of automation suites.Continuously improve testing practices, frameworks, and tooling.

Senior Quality Engineer – API Focus Location: Galway Rate: €375 -  €400 per day  Type: 12 Month contract The Role We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer with strong expertise in API testing and automation. In this role, you will be deeply involved in every stage of product development, ensuring quality is built into the solution from the ground up. You’ll develop fully automated tests for user stories within each sprint, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate closely with analysts, developers, business specialists, and vendors. This is a hands-on role where your work will directly impact the reliability and user experience of the product. Skills & ExpertiseStrong background in Agile methodologies with experience delivering in sprints.Solid expertise in Java.Proven API testing experience (must-have).Hands-on with automation frameworks such as Karate and REST Assured.Experience with Cucumber/Gherkin for BDD-style testing.Familiarity with Maven and Git.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Ability to analyze requirements, track defects, and report on test progress.Experience with Jenkins CI/CD (job creation & maintenance).Jira/Xray experience is a plus.Passionate, analytical, and motivated with the ability to solve complex technical challenges.

Senior Engineer – Application Security ToolsLocation: Hybrid, 1 week per month onsite in Galway Duration: 12 Months Rate: up to €375 per day  We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Application Security Tools Squad, building scalable tools that integrate security into the heart of our development lifecycle. You’ll support over 10,000 developers by delivering and maintaining solutions like SAST, SCA, and secret scanning within CI/CD pipelines. What You’ll Do:Build and integrate modern AppSec tools including SAST, SCA, and secret scanning into CI/CD pipelines.Architect and deploy scalable, secure tools and libraries used across the development landscape.Evaluate open-source and vendor technologies to eliminate security vulnerabilities from our applications.Elevate engineering excellence through automation, DevSecOps, and continuous improvement.Collaborate across squads and product areas to ensure effective, secure software delivery.What You Bring:Strong engineering background and experience deploying multi-tiered, cloud-based applications.Proficiency with tools and technologies such as Java, Python, AWS, GIT, Jenkins, Spring Boot, REST, SOAP, and front-end frameworks (React, Angular, etc.).Automation and pipeline implementation experience (CI/CD, testing frameworks).Security mindset with exposure to Pen Testing, WAF, DAST, SAST, SCA is a plus.Experience with data processes, modeling, and BI tools like PowerBI, Tableau, or Oracle is a bonus.Agile team player with excellent communication and mentoring skills.AWS certification or equivalent cloud experience preferred.

Job Title: UI Developer (Contract) Location: Knutsford (hybrid, 2 days a week) Contract Duration: Until December 2025 Day Rate: £350 per day (Inside IR35)Security Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced UI Developer for a long-term contract role. The ideal candidate will bring strong front-end development skills and a passion for delivering high-quality user interfaces. You’ll be working with a modern tech stack and will be expected to take part in a HackerEarth coding assessment to demonstrate your technical capabilities. Key Responsibilities:Develop responsive and accessible user interfaces using JavaScript, ReactJS, and associated technologies.Collaborate with designers, backend developers, and product managers to deliver UI features.Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using modern JavaScript standards.Implement unit and integration tests using tools like Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.Work with version control systems and CI/CD tools.Essential Skills & Experience:JavaScript (ES6 ), HTML5, CSS3Experience with SASS, LESS, and CSS pre-processorsReactJS (5–7 years minimum)Strong knowledge of Hooks, Context API, and ReduxAJAX/JSON and REST API integrationFront-end tooling: Node.js, npm, Grunt/GulpExperience with unit testing: Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library, Nightwatch, or CypressSource control experience: GIT, PerforceExposure to code quality tools like SonarQubeGood understanding of accessibility standardsFamiliarity with network performance optimization techniques

Senior Software Engineer – Data & Analytics Location: Galway (Hybrid, 1 week p/m onsite)Rate: €500 per day Duration: Initial 12 Months  About the Role We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a new team focused on building performance measurement characteristics for after-tax benchmarks. You will enhance an existing producer engine, collaborating closely with producer, data sourcing, and API teams to deliver scalable and high-impact solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a strategic initiative within wealth management technology, with exposure to modern big data platforms, cloud technologies, and infrastructure-as-code practices. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable ETL data flows using Snowflake and Oracle.Build big-data solutions with Java, Scala, and Spark on AWS EMR.Implement infrastructure-as-code solutions, with strong preference for Terraform.Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data and analytics solutions.Contribute to an agile, collaborative, and innovative engineering culture.Skills & Experience RequiredBachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.5 years of software design and development experience.Strong database expertise with Snowflake and Oracle.Hands-on experience with Java and/or Scala.Proven Spark experience, ideally with AWS EMR.Cloud technologies experience (AWS, Docker, EKS).Knowledge of DevOps tools: Maven, Jenkins, GitHub, Terraform, Docker.Strong design and analytical skills for large-scale data platforms.Agile/Scrum development experience.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Financial services experience is a plus, but not essential.Nice-to-HaveExperience with automated data testing using PySpark or custom frameworks.Why Join Us?Be part of a new, high-impact team driving innovation in wealth management technology.Work in a collaborative, growth-oriented culture that values creativity and continuous learning.Gain exposure to cutting-edge big data and cloud technologies while developing solutions that make a real difference.

React Native Developer Location: Knutsford, 2 days per week onsiteDuration: Until 31/12/2025 Rate: £390/day Inside IR35 We’re looking for a skilled React Native Developer to join our team on a contract basis, driving the development of high-performing, secure mobile applications for both iOS and Android. You’ll play a key role in building responsive, accessible, and secure apps while collaborating with designers and backend teams. What you’ll do:Lead mobile app development with React Native, Expo, and TypeScriptIntegrate custom data visualisations using D3 and SVGsBuild responsive UIs with Storybook and Flexbox, collaborating closely with designers in FigmaDebug native builds (Xcode, Gradle) and patch JS/native code where neededImplement secure features (biometric encryption, root detection, secure content embedding)Work with Azure B2C or similar OAuth identity providers for secure integrationsWrite and maintain unit tests, integrating with GitHub/Azure DevOpsWhat we’re looking for:Strong experience with React Native & ExpoProficiency in TypeScript and mobile app performance optimizationHands-on experience with native build debugging (Xcode/Gradle)Knowledge of security and accessibility best practicesFamiliarity with cloud identity providers (Azure B2C, OAuth)

Major Incident Manager Location: Remote (with occasional on-site attendance required in Sheffield when necessary) Contract Duration: Until 31st December 2025 Rate: Up to £600 per day - Inside IR35 About the Role We are looking for an experienced and proactive Major Incident Manager to join a high-performing team in a shift-based role. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the stability and resilience of essential services within a fast-paced financial services environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of the end-to-end incident management process, driving swift resolutions, minimising service disruption, and ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards. Key ResponsibilitiesIncident Management: Lead incident resolution across global operations, ensuring all issues are logged, tracked, and resolved promptly.Backlog Management: Tackle outstanding incidents, prioritising resolution based on business impact.Communication: Deliver clear and timely updates to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.Problem Escalation: Escalate complex issues to relevant teams, providing all necessary context and diagnostics.Service Improvement: Analyse incident trends and root causes to identify areas for improvement and risk mitigation.Training & Mentoring: Coach team members and stakeholders on incident management best practices.Reporting: Produce reports on incident metrics, trends, SLAs, and regulatory expectations.Compliance: Ensure all incident management activities align with policies, standards, and financial regulatory requirements.Collaboration: Work closely with global support, operations, and business teams to maintain high levels of service availability.The candidate must be available for on-site attendance in the event of a crisis, on an as-needed basisQualifications & ExperienceProven experience in major incident management, preferably in the financial services sector.Strong understanding of regulatory and operational requirements (e.g., FCA, SOX, GDPR).Demonstrated ability to manage high-pressure incidents and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Experience in shift-based or 24/7 support models.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent decision-making ability.Proficiency in ITSM and incident tracking tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).Experience mentoring and training teams on incident response and resilience.

Digital Product Owner Location: Hybrid | 2–4 days onsite p/m in Carlisle, Cumbria Contract: Inside IR35 / FTC option until March 2027 Rate: Up to £500/day (Inside IR35) We are seeking a Digital Product Owner to play a pivotal role in a large-scale transformation programme. This role is critical in delivering the digital elements of transformation, ensuring the successful balance of customer experience, business delivery, and colleague engagement. As part of the Transformation team, you will take ownership of the digital product journey across Account Opening, Online Banking, Mobile, and Open Banking. You will define and deliver requirements end-to-end, shaping digital customer journeys and ensuring delivery in line with regulatory standards and business goals. Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the delivery of all digital requirements within the transformation programme.Work closely with other Product Owners to align interdependencies across digital banking products and services.Take requirements through design, build, and implementation, providing clear vision and direction.Act as the key liaison between stakeholders, end users, and delivery teams.Champion a customer-centric approach in product development and transformation.What We’re Looking For5 years’ experience in digital product management, ideally in banking or financial services.Recent experience delivering Open Banking initiatives.Proven track record in digital transformation and change management.Strong knowledge of both Agile and traditional delivery methods.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.If you are a Digital Product Owner with recent Open Banking experience and a passion for delivering exceptional customer journeys, we’d love to hear from you.